This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Bismarck, North Dakota. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Bismarck is seeking cost proposals to Haul Snow for Snow Removal Operations for Bismarck, ND for the 2024-2025 season. Bids must be submitted on blanks furnished by the City of Bismarck and in accordance with specifications and conditions contained therein. All bidders are invited to be present at the opening of the proposal. The successful contractor(s) must furnish copies of insurance certificates for such coverage upon signing the contract. The City of Bismarck shall be named as an additional insured with a Waiver of subrogation written on the policy. Limits of the policy: Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 each occurrence and Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 each occurrence and $500,000 per person. The City shall reserve the right to hold all bids for a period of sixty (60) days, to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities or to accept such as may be determined to be for the best interest of the City of Bismarck. However, bids which do not comply with mandatory requirements imposed by law or late bids must be rejected. 1. Bids may be accepted or rejected in the best interest of the City of Bismarck. 2. Proposals may be rejected if they show any alteration of form, additions not called for, conditional or alternate bids, incomplete bids, or irregularities of any kind or if they contain a clause in which the bidder reserves the right to accept or reject a contract awarded to him. Proposals in which the prices are obviously unbalanced or proposals otherwise regular which are not accompanied by a satisfactory proposal guarantee will be rejected. 3. The right is reserved to cancel any and all awards under this letting for the failure to make delivery within forty-five (45) days due to priorities or any other reason. 4. The total price is to be less federal excise tax for which exemption certificates will be furnished. 5. In the event of a conflict between General Specifications and the Detailed Specifications, the latter will govern. 6. Where it is not readily determinable to the Board of City Commissioners as to the accessories included or not included, the bidder shall attach to the proposal a complete statement listing this information. 7. Purchases by the City of Bismarck are not subject to the North Dakota State Sales Tax. 8. Bids shall be on the bid forms furnished in the specifications packet. 9. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities or to accept such as may be determined to be for the best interests of the City of Bismarck. (Price shall not be the sole determining factor. The City may consider other factors such as ease of use, durability, effectiveness, reliability, or other costs or factors relevant to the operation of the product). The quality of the product, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements and deliver terms shall all be taken into consideration during evaluation of bids submitted. 10. It is the policy of the City of Bismarck to comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and orders with respect to local preference, non-discrimination, wages and hours and all other applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders. All suppliers, contractors, and service providers doing business with the City of Bismarck must certify that they are in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and orders including but not limited to those regarding nondiscrimination, wages and hours, workers compensation and immigration. Failure of compliance may result in the cancellation of any City of Bismarck contract and exclusion from consideration for future contracts. The City of Bismarck is seeking proposals to haul snow for snow removal operations with the following requirements: o Contract Period: Bid Award Date - June 30, 2025. o Contractor must provide proof of license to do business in the State of North Dakota. o All fuel, maintenance costs, and repair will be provided by the Contractor. o The City of Bismarck will not be liable for any damages caused due to snow removal operations. o The successful Contractor(s) must furnish copies of insurance certificates for coverage, limits dictated by the City of Bismarck, upon signing the contract. The City shall be immediately notified of any cancellation or cessation of insurance coverage. All below dollar values shall be in United States dollars