Plow Government Bids & RFPs

The contract will be evaluated on factors such as cost, reliability, equipment availability, and track record. The contract period is expected to cover the winter months (October through May), with options for extension, and will be evaluated on factors such as cost, reliability, equipment availability, and track record.

Contractors must demonstrate adequate equipment, experienced personnel, and capacity to respond under varied storm intensities. Contractors responding to this rfp should demonstrate adequate equipment, experienced personnel, and capacity to respond under varied storm intensities.

The contractor shall participate in two onsite meetings each year with the city's project manager: one before October 15 and one after May 15. The contractor shall participate in two onsite meetings each year with the city's project manager: one before october 15 and one after may 15, dates subject to change based on the city's needs.

Failure to meet or exceed minimum mandatory qualifications will disqualify your response. Failure to meet or exceed these requirements will disqualify your response.

Bids must be submitted online or emailed no later than 3:00 pm MT on October 6, 2026. no later than 3: 00 pm mt on october 6, 2026.

The cost of the work completed shall be paid to the service provider on net 30 terms following the submittal of a correct invoice. payment shall be made to the service provider on net 30 terms following the submittal of a correct invoice by the serviceprovider

The service provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work against defects and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship for a period beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve 12 months from and after final acceptance under the agreement. workwomanship for a period beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve 12 months from and after final acceptance under the agreement

The city will prioritize and utilize service providers based on price, availability, responsiveness, performance, and suitability of equipment. the citywill prioritize and utilize service providers based on price, availability, responsiveness, performance, and suitability of equipment.

The city may make such preaward survey as it deems necessary to determine the qualification of the service provider including suitability of the service providers vehicles and equipment to perform the work. the city may make such preaward survey as it deems necessary to determine the qualification of the service provider

Failure to enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of suppliers name from the city of fort collins bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. failure to enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of suppliers name fromthe city of fort collins bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening.

Questions should be submitted in writing via email no later than 3:00 pm mt our clock on September 25, 2026. no later than 3: 00 pm mt our clock on september 25, 2026.

Failure to submit any of the required items in the bid submittal package may result in your bid being considered nonresponsive and you may be ineligible for the 2026 2027 snow and ice removal season. failure to submit any of the above may result in your bid being considered nonresponsiveand you may be ineligible for the 2026 2027 snow and ice removal season.

The project invoice shall be in a town approved format and shall include any detail determined necessary by the town. invoices needing substantial adjustments will be returned to the service provider for resubmittal.

The town to select the service provider that best meets the needs of the town, taking into consideration proposer qualifications, price, products, and service capabilities and other factors relevant to the towns policies, programs, administrative resources, and budget. the town to select the service provider that best meets the needs of the town, taking into consideration proposer qualifications, price, products, and service capabilities and other factors relevant to the towns policies, programs, administrative resources, and budget.

Proposers must include qualifications and experience, specifying as necessary the types of snow plowing services identified in the scope of work the proposer will provide to the town. qualifications and experience, specifying as necessary the types of snow plowing services identified in the scope of work the proposer will provide to the town.

Proposals are to be received by the town prior to proposal closing date and time above. proposal closing date and time: september 30, 2026, 5: 00 p. m. mst