Aurora Public Schools (APS) is seeking proposals for snow removal services for all APS high school sites. Services include clearing parking lots, drive lanes, bus loops, fire lanes, and sidewalks over 8 feet wide. A zero-tolerance contract requires timely snow removal to bare pavement. Contractors must be available 24/7 during the snow season (October-April) and respond immediately to accumulation events, completing services before the school day begins. Proposals are due July 9th, 2026. Evaluation will be based on responsiveness, past performance, equipment, scope compliance, customer service, safety, and pricing. Ice melting applications are excluded and remain APS's responsibility. The contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options.
Proposals must be received prior to the proposal deadline of Thursday, July 9th, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Periodic invoices for completed services are to be submitted to the district's accounts payable department. Invoices shall reference the appropriate purchase order number, service address(es), service type, and equipment used and personnel deployed. Periodic invoices shall not exceed thirty calendar days from the date of the service.
Offers will be evaluated based on the best evaluative score from a written response, past performance and references, equipment resources, scope of work and specification compliance, customer service and support, safety compliance, and pricing/value added components.
Proposals must be from qualified contractors. Vendors must provide a vendor profile including company staff size, geographic location, professional staff assigned, resumes, training, certifications, company background, and a minimum of three K12 client references. They must also list any current litigation, outstanding judgments, liens, or defaulted contracts in the past five years, and provide copies of all pertinent licenses.
Failure to meet zero-tolerance requirements may result in financial penalties, withholding of payment, or termination of contract.
Vendors may appeal by submitting, in writing, a detailed request for reconsideration to the district's executive director of finance within 72 hours after the intent to award is posted on bidnet.
Unauthorized contact with a district employee other than the procurement agent regarding this RFP may result in disqualification. Misstating or concealing any material fact, not strictly conforming to law or solicitation requirements, or not including required documents can also lead to rejection.