Request For Proposals
Snow Removal Services for Transit (MATBUS) Passenger Shelters & Hubs
Cities of Fargo and Moorhead – Transit Divisions
Date Issued: September 25, 2017
The Cities of Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota, are requesting proposals for transit passenger shelter and hub snow removal services for the coordinated MATBUS system. Tasks will include snow removal from in and around shelters, clearing a walkway to and from shelters, and ensuring shelter areas are clear of ice. Tasks will also include snow removal from the parking lot and sidewalks at the Ground Transportation Center. This contract will not include any shelter window cleaning services.
Specifications and requirements are available by request for this five-year contract from Lori Van Beek, Moorhead Transit Manager, and Julie Bommelman, Fargo Transit Director, by email at Lvanbeek@matbus.com and JBommelman@matbus.com or by calling 701.241.8140.
Proposals will be received at the offices of the Metro Transit Garage, hereinafter called the "MTG", at 650 23 St N, Fargo, North Dakota 58102 until 2:00 pm (CDT) Monday, November 6, 2017 for Transit Passenger Shelter Snow Removal Services. Proposals received after the specified date and time will be considered late proposals and will not be opened or considered for award.
The Cities of Fargo and Moorhead reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities, irregularities, or technicalities in the bidding process. The Cities will award two separate contracts for Fargo and Moorhead. The contractor may choose to bid on Moorhead only, Fargo only, or both Fargo and Moorhead. Fargo consists of 74 standard passenger shelters and one transfer hub at the Ground Transportation Center; Moorhead consists of 29 passenger shelters and one transfer hub at the Marriott.
Up to 50% of the funding for the transit passenger shelter maintenance services contracts may be provided through a Federal Transit Administration operating grant, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) #20.507.
All bidders are notified that disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit responses to this request. The Cities of Fargo and Moorhead will ensure that respondents to this request will not be discriminated against based on race, color national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap, or socioeconomic status.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Lori Van Beek or Julie Bommelman at the E-mail addresses listed above or by calling 701.241.8140.
