REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR TOWN OF STEVENSVILLE SIDEWALK SNOW & ICE REMOVAL PROGRAM

The Town of Stevensville invites proposals to provide services to the Town for the clearing of snow and ice on sidewalks located in the public right-of-way that poses a safety hazard.

Stevensville Municipal Ordinance 138, adopted on April 25th, 2013 authorizes the Town to take action to enforce snow removal in cases of non-compliance.

The Town may engage one or more individuals/businesses (independent contractors) throughout the 2018-2019 snow season (October 1 – April 30) to remove snow and ice from the public right-of-way.

Independent Contractors interested in removing snow and ice from sidewalks on an as needed basis as described in attached SPECIFICATIONS, are encouraged to submit a proposal to provide services.

Additionally, the Town of Stevensville offers a hardship snow removal program for Senior Citizens, Residents with Disabilities, and Deployed Active Military Service. Independent Contractors interested in removing snow and ice from sidewalks on an ongoing basis as described in attached SPECIFICATIONS, are encouraged to submit a proposal to provide services.

The proposal must include the following information

Contact person and contact information including phone number and email address
A list of equipment and supplies that may be used in completing requested work.
A standard minimum ½ hour charge
A standard hourly charge after the first ½ hour.
City Business License number (if required by law)

Independent Contractors engaged by the Town of Stevensville must have a current Town Business License, if required, for snow removal and/or snow maintenance and proof of insurance per the SPECIFICATIONS.

Proposals will be accepted until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Proposals should be delivered to the Finance Department in Town Hall or mailed to:

Town of Stevensville

Attn: Finance Department 206 Buck Street

Stevensville, MT

59870

Independent Contractors selected to provide services will be asked to sign an Agreement for Services for the 2018- 2019 snow season. Independent Contractors will be provided with a “snow removal order” that specifies the location and address where snow removal needs to occur. See SPECIFICATIONS for details.

Questions concerning this invitation may be directed to the Finance Department by calling (406) 777-5271.