Town of Farmingdale Winter Maintenance Contract Request for Proposals 2026
Town of FarmingdaleCity · Farmingdale, ME- Due
- May 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
The Town of Farmingdale invites proposals for a three-year Winter Road Maintenance Contract covering plowing, salting, sanding, snow and ice removal on town ways, State Aid roads, and sidewalks. Services include snow clearing, anti-icing strategies, maintaining approved salt and sand storage piles, winter maintenance for town facilities including the Town Office and fire stations, and dry hydrant accessibility in Farmingdale, Maine. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with an optional extended fourth year. Submissions are due by 6:00pm on May 6, 2026, and must include a bid bond, equipment list, references, proof of insurability, and response forms. Bidders must meet equipment requirements including trucks with plows and sanders, loaders, and sidewalk snow blowers.
Price, experience, approach, references
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Summary
The Town of Farmingdale invites proposals for a three-year Winter Road Maintenance Contract covering plowing, salting, sanding, snow and ice removal on town ways, State Aid roads, and sidewalks.
Services include snow clearing, anti-icing strategies, maintaining approved salt and sand storage piles, winter maintenance for town facilities including the Town Office and fire stations, and dry hydrant accessibility in Farmingdale, Maine. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with an optional extended fourth year. Submissions are due by 6:00pm on May 6, 2026, and must include a bid bond, equipment list, references, proof of insurability, and response forms. Bidders must meet equipment requirements including trucks with plows and sanders, loaders, and sidewalk snow blowers.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Price
- Experience
- Approach
- References
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Cover letter
- List of equipment
- List of references
- Proof of insurability
- RFP Response page
- Bid bond
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Farmingdale, ME
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Farmingdale?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 6, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Farmingdale in ME, 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 RFP 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.
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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: "Price, experience, approach, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Farmingdale?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Farmingdale are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Farmingdale 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Cover letter, List of equipment, List of references, Proof of insurability, RFP Response page, Bid bond. Review the full document from Town of Farmingdale for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Farmingdale, ME. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.