RFP To Haul Snow for Snow Removal Operations 2026-27 and 2027-28 Seasons

The City of Bismarck (City) is seeking cost proposals to Haul Snow for Snow Removal Operations for Bismarck, ND for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons.  This proposal covers a two-year period. Contractors may submit a bid for one or both years of the service period.Sealed bids will be received in the office of the City Administrator, until 3:00 pm CT on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.  Bids will be publicly opened and reviewed at 4:00 pm CT on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.The sealed bid may be mailed to the City Administrator (PO Box 5503, Bismarck ND  58506-5503) or otherwise deposited with the City Administrator (221 North Fifth Street, 4th Floor, Bismarck ND 58501) and shall be sealed and endorsed:“Haul Snow for Snow Removal OperationsName of the person, firm or corporation submitting the bidPhone contact of person submitting the bid.Bids must be submitted on blanks furnished by the City of Bismarck and in accordance with specifications and conditions contained therein.  Copies of proposal blanks and specifications may be downloaded from the website or obtained from the Public Works Service Operations, 601 S 26th St, Bismarck ND  58504, or Gale Nicholson, or 701-355-1707 or 701-355-1700, option 3.  All bidders are invited to be present at the opening of the proposal.The selected contractor(s) must submit a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) demonstrating all required coverage limits prior to the start of any work or snow hauling services. The COI must be provided no later than three (3) business days before the commencement of work to allow adequate time for staff to verify the certificate. The contractor will not be permitted to begin any work until the COI has been received, reviewed, and approved.Insurance Requirements: The City of Bismarck shall be named as an additional insured with a Waiver of subrogation written or marked on the policy. Limits of the policy: Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 Each Occurrence and Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 Combined Single Limit (each accident).The City shall reserve the right to hold all bids for a period of sixty (60) days, to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities or to accept such as may be determined to be for the best interest of the City of Bismarck.  However, bids which do not comply with mandatory requirements imposed by law or late bids must be rejected.RFP Haul Snow for Snow Removal Operations 2026-27 and 2027-28