Snow Removal Services - November 2026 June 2030 Area IV

Description

Bid Posting Date: September 22, 2026Project: Snow Removal Services - November 2026- June 2030 Area IVBids Due: Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00pm local time on October 6, 2026This project includes, but is not necessarily limited to: The City of Valdez, Public Works Department is requesting bids from qualified firms for snow removal services within the City of Valdez. Work shall include, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, and transportation necessary for the snow removal services in the areas described below. Sanding is the responsibility of the contractor. Sand size shall be no larger than 3/8-. Post-season lot clean-up is a requirement that will be considered an overhead cost. Lot clean-up includes the removal of trash and other debris, along with leveling. Clean-up shall take place multiple times as needed to maintain a clean appearance. In all areas where buses operate, the bus routes are to be a priority. AREA IV – This area consists of the entrances of Deep Lake Drive, Corbin Loop Road for purpose of School Bus access and dumpsters. This area also consists of Cummings Way and the Salmonberry Ski Hill. This area consists of residential streets (gravel surfaces). Snow storage is designated within the street Right-of-Way and contractor has additional snow storage lots available. The Cummings Way Right-of-Way has very steep embankments close to where it intersects the Richardson Highway and this area is suitable for large amounts of snow storage. Snow storage lots have been constructed with steep drop offs to allow for snow to be pushed over and into the ravines. There are very few driveways but private access roads are numerous and it is a high priority to keep these entrances clear. Children may be present, especially in early morning and late afternoon – caution is advised. Cummings Way has a 9% grade in some places and it may be susceptible to icing, high winds and drifting snow. Special conditions in this area may require additional sanding or different configurations of snow removal to keep conditions safe for driving. Salmonberry Ski Hill consists of the entrance to and parking area for the Salmonberry Ski Hill, located at 5.1 mile of the Ricardson Highway. Proposed services and proposal submittal guidelines are contained in the Contract Documents, which may be obtained from the Public Works Department.