Roadway Snow and Ice Removal Services

The City of Seattle (the City) Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking vendor(s) to provide emergency snow removal services in the case of a significant snow and/or ice event in which SDOT cannot remove snow in a timely manner with existing resources.

SDOT works to ensure they have resources ready to respond when unprecedented snowfall occurs. SDOT coordinates with outside agencies including the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), King County/Metro, the Seattle School District, and area hospitals as needed during snow and ice events. A Seattle Police Department (SPD) Officer may be stationed at the Charles Street Command Center t o facilitate co-ordination between SPD and SDOT. SDOT snow and ice responses are coordinated with the City's Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan.

The Winter Weather Response Map can be viewed at Winter Weather Response - Transportation | seattle.gov.

Historically, the contract has varied utilization history, dependent upon winter weather incidents.