This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Madison, Wisconsin. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Madison has a newly constructed East-West (E-W) BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system. The E-W line consists of 22 center median stations and 16 curbside stations totaling 38 physical platforms. The EW line runs from East Springs Dr, through downtown, to the Junction Rd Park and Ride. These stops will need to be kept clear of snow and ice during all snow and ice events. Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Small Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. For the Junction Road site, the driveway and parking lot should be maintained as well. Metro Transit has installed in ground heaters on majority of the platform surfaces, but it is uncertain how effective they will be in all snow/ice events. To ensure the safety of the riding public, the City is looking for a contractor to maintain snow and ice at BRT stops during the winter snow and ice season. The selected contractor to keep surface reasonably slip free at all times during service hours. 4:00am-1:00am This will mainly be manual labor involving shoveling, snow blowing, and hand salting. This work will happen at varying hours, including days, nights and weekends. It is required that the awarded contractor work and continue to work during and after all snow events to ensure BRT stops are clear of snow and ice and maintain a reasonably slip-free surface. The City reserves the right to add or remove stations at their discretion. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids submitted, in whole or in part, and to waive any informalities or technicalities, which at the City's discretion is determined to be in the best interests of the City. Further, the City makes no representations that a contract will be awarded to any Bidder responding to this request. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all Bids responding to this invitation without indicating any reasons for such rejection(s). The City reserves the right to postpone due dates and openings for its own convenience and to withdraw this solicitation at any time without prior notice.