NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Board of Education of the Mount Vernon City School District, Mount Vernon, New York,
popularly known as the Mount Vernon City School District, in accordance with Section 103 of
Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids from
reputable and qualified contractors for the provision of labor and materials for the following
contract with the School District:
BID #2025/26-04R: Snow Removal Services
Bid Opening on December 15, 2025, at 10:30 A.M.
Bids for the #2025/26-04R: Snow Removal Services will be received until the above stated
hour of prevailing time and date at the Office of the Purchasing Agent at the Mount Vernon City
School District Administration Building located at 165 North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon,
New York 10553, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read
aloud. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained in the Purchasing Office located at 165
North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York beginning on December 3, 2025, Monday
through Friday, excluding holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by downloading at
www.empirestatebidsystem.com or www.mtvernoncsd.org/bids.
Bids must be presented on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as
required by the Specifications. All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, which are clearly
marked on the outside: Bid for: “Mount Vernon City School District #2025/26-04R: Snow
Removal Services.” Bids shall remain firm for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date
of the bid opening. No phone, fax or email bids will be accepted. The School District is not
responsible for delays occasioned by any delivery service, the internal mail delivery system of
the School District or any other means of delivery employed by the Bidder.
The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids,
or to accept that bid which, in the Board of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of the
School District.
The successful Bidder shall be required to comply with the provisions of the New York State
Prevailing Wage Laws. Additional information can be obtained at
www.labor.state.ny.us/workprotection/publicwork. Please note that certified payroll records
must be submitted with all invoices. Invoices will not be processed if certified payroll records
are not supplied with the invoice.
Proof of the ability to furnish a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid shall be
submitted with the bid. Bidders shall be required to furnish, at their own expense, a bid bond or
certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid amount together with the bid.
MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Purchasing Department
165 North Columbus Avenue
Mount Vernon, New York 10553