Request for Bid/Proposal

Snow Plowing Contract

The Town of Bellefonte, DE, and the Bellefonte Town Commission (BTC) are seeking
bids for snow plowing for the 2007-8 winter season.  Bids will be accepted starting on
November 1 and will remain open until November 10 at 5 pm.

Bids may be emailed to townofbellefonte@hotmail.com or
Mailed to: Bellefonte Town Hall, 901A Rosedale Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19809
Express delivery to: Attn: K. MacDonough, 710 Brandywine Blvd., Wilmington, DE
19809 (waive signature please).
Hand delivered to: Bellefonte Town Hall, 901A Rosedale Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19809
Questions should be directed to Kathy MacDonough at 302-762-1235.

Contract Specifications/Terms of Service:

The Town of Bellefonte contains 5.47 miles of roads (click here for map)

The standard for service has been the same for years: 3 inches of accumulation before
plowing begins, unless requested by Commissioner of Town Services.

Please detail all charges for snow plowing including:

- Cost of removal per inch or range of inches (if there are varying rates for accumulation)

- Surcharges per hour for major snowstorms, fuel, etc.

- Traditionally, salt and sand are done by request of the Commissioner of Town Services
for
   problem areas such as hills and some intersections. Please provide quote for
    salting /sanding for:  
    1) whole town and
     2) problem areas.

- Plowing is to be done "curb to curb" where parked cars are not present especially at all   
 
  intersections

- Shoveling of sidewalks surrounding Town Hall and the Day Care Center at 901 Rosedale
  Avenue.

As an approved contractor for the Town of Bellefonte, you must provide proof (submit
copy) of  1) state business licensing
   2) worker's compensation insurance, and
   3) liability insurance.

Payment Information
Bills are to be submitted to the Bellefonte Town Commission and will be paid following
authorization for payment (at most 30 days).  Bills should be submitted prior to the second
Monday of the month (Town Meeting).

Review of Bids/Awarding of Contract
Bids will be reviewed at the Bellefonte Town Commission Meeting on November 12, 7
pm at Town Hall.  Per Town of Bellefonte purchasing procedures, the specifics of service
to be provided and bids for such will be reviewed publicly and a contractor will be
selected.  The total amount of the contract and all invoices for services provided by the
selected contractor will be made public.

All bids must be received by Saturday, November 10, at 5 pm.

Send bids to:           Commissioner of Town Services
                            Bellefonte Town Commission
                            Bellefonte Town Hall
                            901A Rosedale Avenue
                            Wilmington, DE 19809

NOTE: There is no one at this location to sign for packages or to provide a receipt.
          Call or email to make other arrangements. 762-1235

Bids can also be emailed to this address.