2026-2027 Supplemental Snow Plowing Services - Equipment with Operator

Doylestown Township will receive sealed electronic bids online via PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) for the 2026-2027 SUPPLEMENTAL SNOW PLOWING SERVICES – EQUIPMENT WITH OPERATOR until **Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM**, at which time they shall be opened online and publicly posted on the PennBid website.

Contractors shall furnish snow plowing equipment and qualified operators on an on-call basis for the plowing of Township roads, parking facilities, and rights-of-way during snowfall events requiring plowing, as determined by the Township. The Township makes no guarantee as to the number of activations or the hours of work under this contract. The scope of work is limited to snow plowing only; salting, anti-icing, snow hauling, and snow pile removal are not included. The Township intends to make multiple awards.

Proposals are sought for the following types of equipment, including all ancillary equipment necessary for the effective and safe removal of snow from Township roads, parking facilities and rights-of-way:

1. 2006 or newer six-wheel (4x4) single-axle dump truck, 27,000 – 35,000 GVWR, with 10' to 11' two-way plow with operator.
2. 2006 or newer six-wheel (4x4) single-axle dump truck, 19,000 – 26,000 GVWR, with 10' to 11' two-way plow with operator.
3. 2006 or newer six-wheel (4x4) single-axle dump truck, 9,000 – 11,000 GVWR, with 8' to 9' two-way plow with operator.
4. 2006 or newer 3/4-ton or 1-ton 4x4 pickup truck with 8' to 9' two-way plow with operator.

The Contractor shall:

• Provide service (operator and equipment) in accordance with the 2026-2027 Snow Removal Pricing Section sheet submitted with the bid through the PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). The schedule of equipment and bid table shall include the number of vehicles and each vehicle's year, make, model, VIN number, weight class, and license plate number.
• Provide skilled operator(s) who are at least eighteen (18) years of age, are trained in the operation of the snow removal equipment listed under this contract, and hold a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or another state, of the appropriate class and with all endorsements required to legally operate the equipment assigned.
• Provide the name and telephone number of a designated contact person, and an alternate, who can be reached twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week throughout the contract term.
• Provide fully serviced, operational equipment with operator(s) to effectively remove snow from Township roads and rights-of-way throughout the contract term, in a good and workman-like manner, at the agreed hourly rate, and for the length of time required by the Township for each snowstorm occurrence. Equipment and operator(s) shall arrive at the assigned work location within two (2) hours of verbal notification by the Township.
• Provide vehicle registration information and proof of insurance for each vehicle listed under this contract, to be submitted with the documentation required by the Notice of Award (NOA).

**Submission:** Sealed electronic bids online via PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com), due **Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM**. BID PRICING SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA THE PENNBID WEBSITE AND SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE, NO PAPER BID PRICING WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The following documents are to be uploaded to or completed on the PennBid website BEFORE bid opening:

1. *ATTACHMENT A - NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT*
2. *ATTACHMENT B - WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT AFFIDAVIT*
3. *ATTACHMENT C - NON-DISCRIMINATION & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY*
4. *ATTACHMENT D – BID SECURITY*
5. *ATTACHMENT I – ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT*

Bids must be accompanied by separate copies of a bid security (bid bond or certified check) issued by a Surety company licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the amount of **ten percent (10%)** of the total price bid and payable to Doylestown Township.

**Evaluation:** Responsible bidder(s) submissions shall be evaluated on past performance, experience (a minimum of two (2) seasons of experience providing snow removal services on public roads or large commercial properties), and equipment and personnel.

**Contract term:** The contract term shall begin on the date stated in the written NTP issued by the Township and remain in effect through March 31, 2027, or as otherwise determined by the Township. The Township may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract term for an additional snow-removal season, or portion thereof, by written notice to the Contractor.

This bid does not allow for escalation of fees and or the addition of fuel surcharges.