Caroline County is seeking vendors for snow plowing services for the **** winter season. This is not a bid solicitation but an opportunity for vendors to submit information about their capabilities. Submissions must be received by November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Contract term runs from November 16, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Equipment must be available 24/7 during winter operations. Compensation includes preseason retainer, hourly rates, and postseason retainer. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1,000,000 and workers compensation. Contract may be terminated for unsatisfactory performance.
Vendor submissions must be received by the Caroline County Department of Public Works no later than 11:00 a. m. on November 13, 2026. vendor submissions must be received by the caroline county department of public works. . . no later than 11: 00 a. m. on november 13, 2026.
Compensation includes a preseason retainer fee, a preset hourly rate for each piece of equipment while performing operations, and a postseason retainer fee. compensation to the contractor will consist of a preseason retainer fee paid at the start of the winter season, a preset hourly rate paid for each piece of equipment while it is performing operations for the county, and a postseason retainer fee.
Contractors must provide operators with valid drivers licenses and DOT medical certificates. the contractor shall provide operators that possess a valid drivers license for the equipment they will be operating, valid dot medical certificate if applicable.
Failure to report inoperable equipment may result in deductions from postseason retainer. if the contractors equipment is found to be inoperable during a winter event and has not been reported as such to the county, the contractor may receive a notice of unsatisfactory performance and may have 50 deducted from its postseason retainer.
The county may terminate the contract for unsatisfactory performance, including failure to respond to a callout, unsafe operation, or failure to maintain required insurance. the county may terminate immediately for failure to respond to a callout, unsafe operation, failure to maintain required insurance or licensing.