Town of Darien - Snowplowing Municipal Parking Lots - Bid No. 2027-11 (2026)
Town of DarienCity · Darien, CT- Due
- Oct 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mathew Dunn
- (203) 391-1588
The 30-second brief
The Town of Darien is seeking sealed bids for snowplowing municipal and railroad station parking lots, including Downtown Darien and Noroton Heights areas (Bid No. 2027-11). The contractor must provide 24/7 snowplowing, snow removal, loading, and hauling services between November 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027. Bids are due by October 19, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. at the Office of the First Selectman, Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT 06820. Required equipment includes front end loaders, low boy trucks, and 4x4 pickup trucks with plows. Bidders must submit customer references, proof of equipment, and comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing and insurance requirements.
Snowplowing of Leroy East, Leroy West, Darien North, Darien South, Noroton Heights North, Noroton Heights South, And Post 53 (Item No. 1); Snowplowing of Center Street North, Center Street South, And 37 West Avenue (Item No. 2); Loading and Hauling Snow per hour for Front end Loader, Tri-Axle Dump Truck, Low-Boy Dump Truck (Item No. 3)
Lowest, responsible, responsive, geographically suitable qualified bidder taking into consideration prices bid per storm utilizing formula 7X storm quantity (1) + 2X storm quantity (2) + 1X storm quantity (3)
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Summary
The Town of Darien is seeking sealed bids for snowplowing municipal and railroad station parking lots, including Downtown Darien and Noroton Heights areas (Bid No. 2027-11).
The contractor must provide 24/7 snowplowing, snow removal, loading, and hauling services between November 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027. Bids are due by October 19, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. at the Office of the First Selectman, Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT 06820. Required equipment includes front end loaders, low boy trucks, and 4x4 pickup trucks with plows. Bidders must submit customer references, proof of equipment, and comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing and insurance requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest, responsible, responsive, geographically suitable qualified bidder taking into consideration prices bid per storm utilizing formula 7X storm quantity (1) + 2X storm quantity (2) + 1X storm quantity (3)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Snowplowing of Leroy East, Leroy West, Darien North, Darien South, Noroton Heights North, Noroton Heights South, And Post 53 (Item No. 1)
- Snowplowing of Center Street North, Center Street South, And 37 West Avenue (Item No. 2)
- Loading and Hauling Snow per hour for Front end Loader, Tri-Axle Dump Truck, Low-Boy Dump Truck (Item No. 3)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Sheet, Customer References, Proof of Commercial Driver's License and drug/alcohol testing service subscription (if applicable), List of equipment and storage locations, List of other snow removal commitments, Insurance Certificates
REQUIRED STAFFING
3- Submit to
- Office of the First Selectman, Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT 06820
- Scope location
- Darien, CT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Darien?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the First Selectman, Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT 06820. For questions, contact Mathew Dunn.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Darien in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mathew Dunn at (203) 391-1588. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Front end Loader operator, Tri-Axle Dump Truck driver, Low-Boy Dump Truck driver. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Snowplowing of Leroy East, Leroy West, Darien North, Darien South, Noroton Heights North, Noroton Heights South, And Post 53 (Item No. 1); Snowplowing of Center Street North, Center Street South, And 37 West Avenue (Item No. 2); Loading and Hauling Snow per hour for Front end Loader, Tri-Axle Dump T. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest, responsible, responsive, geographically suitable qualified bidder taking into consideration prices bid per storm utilizing formula 7X storm quantity (1) + 2X storm quantity (2) + 1X storm quan..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Darien?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Darien are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Darien regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Sheet, Customer References, Proof of Commercial Driver's License and drug/alcohol testing service subscription (if applicable), List of equipment and storage locations, List of other snow removal. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Town of Darien for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Darien, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.