Bids are invited for snow plowing and removal services for three CTE locations in Erie 1 BOCES. The contract term is from October 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with an option to renew. All garage, building, bus loop, and parking lots must be cleared and salted by 5 a. m. daily after 1 inch of snowfall or drifting. The award will be based on total price, service requirements, contractor qualifications, and past performance. Failure to perform may result in costs being deducted from invoices. A mandatory precontract meeting is required for the low bidder.
The contract term is from October 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and is weather dependent. Contract term: october 15, 2026 april 30, 2027 year 1, weather dependent.
The initial invoice applies to service through November 15; subsequent invoices are for the previous full month's service. The initial invoice will apply to service performed through november 15. thereafter, all remaining invoices shall be processed for the previous full months service.
The awarded bidder guarantees products against defective material or workmanship for at least one year from the date of delivery. every unit delivered must be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for a period of at least one year from date of delivery.
The bid will be awarded based on total price, meeting service requirements, contractor qualifications, and past performance. bid will be awarded based on but not limited to the following: a. total price including year 2 pricing, for all three site locations b. the meeting of all service requirements and specifications c. qualifications of contractor e. g. relevant experience, size of crew and equipment, customer references, etc. d. past performance of the contractor relative to serving erie 1 boces.
Bidders must provide three customer references, a listing of intended equipment, and crew skill/experience details. a. a minimum of three 3 customer references within the past three 3 years for snow removal contracts consisting of multiple acres maintained.
If the contractor fails to perform, all incurred costs by Erie 1 BOCES will be deducted from the monthly invoice. all costs incurred by erie 1 boces because of the contractors failure to perform, including labor, equipment, materials, administrative expenses, and contractor fees, shall be deducted from the contractors monthly invoice.
It is highly recommended that each bidder contacts the head custodian from each career technical center to schedule a walkthru. it is highly recommended that each bidder contacts the head custodian from each career technical center to schedule a walkthru.
Erie 1 BOCES reserves the right to request a representative sample of the item quoted prior to award or before shipments are made. erie 1 boces reserves the right to request a representative sample of the item quoted upon either prior to the award or before shipments are made.
Repeated failure to perform services may be considered a material breach of contract and may result in contract termination. repeated failure to perform services in accordance with the contract requirements may be considered a material breach of contract and may result in contract termination and/or disqualification from future erie 1 boces bidding opportunities.
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