Snow Removal Services (Mexico Academy & CSD) B27-0002

Agency:	Oswego Boces
State:	New York
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	561730 - Landscaping Services 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Posted Date:	Jul 15, 2026
Due Date:	Aug 4, 2026
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A Board of Cooperative Educational Services

179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

Phone: (315) 963-4253 | Fax: (315) 908-3952

www.CiTiboces.org or www.CiTiboces.org/CooperativePurchasing

Snow Removal Services

CiTi Bid B27-0002

Snow and Ice Management Services for/at the

Mexico Academy & Central School District

Sealed bid proposals will be received by the CiTi Purchasing Department no later than:

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM

All public bid openings hosted by The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi) are made available virtually via the Zoom

platform. Bidders and members of the public can join the live bid opening virtually by sending an email request in advance of the opening

date and time to: cooperativebids@citiboces.org. Bidders and members of the public who wish to join the bid opening in-person must

follow all visitor policy guidelines when present on CiTi property.

Location: CiTi

Attn: Purchasing Department

179 County Route 64

Mexico, NY 13114

A completed bid proposal and all required documentation must be submitted in a sealed envelope and

labeled “B27-0002 Snow Removal Services”. Hard copy, sealed proposals must be received by the date and time

noted above. Faxed and/or emailed proposal submittals will not be accepted.

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Snow Removal Services

CiTi Bid B27-0002

The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi) is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide

excellent and affordable snow removal, ice removal and sanding services at the Mexico Academy & Central

School District (MACS).

A bidder’s qualifications, cost and compliance with the requirements of the bid will be used during the

evaluation of the bid.

BID TIMELINE

Bid Issued

July 15, 2026

Bid Questions Due*

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 by 2:00 p.m.

Response to Questions**

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

Bid Responses Due

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Anticipated Award

August 20, 2026 at the MACS Board of Education Meeting

Anticipated Contract Term

November 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Optional Contact Renewal Terms

November 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028 and

November 1, 2028 – April 30, 2029

*Questions regarding this bid may be emailed to Amy Rhinehart, School Purchasing Officer, at

cooperativebids@citiboces.org.

Questions should NOT be directed to the Mexico Academy & Central School District.

**Responses to questions will be answered in the form of an addendum which will be posted on CiTi’s public website

(www.citiboces.org/cooperativepurchasing) and distributed to all bidders of record.

BID CONTENTS

Section I: General Specifications

Section II: Terms and Conditions

Section III: Special Instructions

Section IV: Bid Response Sheets

Section V: Bid Forms

Section VI: Legal Notice

Appendix A: Prevailing Wage Schedule

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Section I: General Specifications

1. Introduction

This bid, conducted by the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi), is for the

Mexico Academy & Central School District (MACS) to selected one (1) contractor to perform

snow removal and ice management services in the specified paved/non-paved driveways and

parking areas outlined in the bid packet at the following locations:

Mexico: High School, Middle School, Elementary School & Bus Garage

Palermo: Palermo Elementary School

New Haven: New Haven Elementary School

NOTE: The intent of this bid is to select one (1) contractor that will best satisfy the requirements for all

locations listed. This bid does not commit CiTi or MACS to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of

bids. Further, CiTi and/or MACS reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part of a bid, if

it is in its best interest to do so. Any information contained in this bid is for reference purposes only and is

subject to an independent verification by the bidder. It is in a bidder’s best interest to visit each location

listed to visualize the scope of work.

2. General Outline

The contractor shall plow as needed and when needed, generally early in the morning so that

all areas are clear of snow by 5:00 AM (unless otherwise noted in Section #4, Requirements)

and throughout the day. The responsibility of when to plow is left to the discretion of the

contractor and the MACS Director of Facilities. The bid is to be offered with an annual

(seasonal) rate - covering drive time, labor, equipment, supplies and materials as indicated.

New York State Department of Labor (DOL) Prevailing wage rate requirements for public work

apply for the cleaning out of sidewalks, walkways, and areas of egress – areas where students

walk, enter/exit the building [for the buildings/areas noted on the bid]. This work falls under

Article 9 (Building Services) and under the Janitor, Porter, Cleaner Category as it would be work

generally performed by this occupation (as per the DOL). The PRC number assigned by the DOL

is: 2026901362. Certified payrolls DO NOT need to be surrendered to the Mexico Academy and

Central School District as a condition of payment. The awarded contractor will need to keep

their own records and have this information available should the DOL perform an audit of the

work under the assigned PRC number. A copy of the wage schedule has been included with the

bid, see Appendix A.

The liaison for the School District is with the MACS Director of Facilities, who will verify the

need to plow, pile or haul away snow at any time. The contractor must be available throughout

the day, especially at school arrival and dismissal times. Athletic and/or special event schedules

will be shared to ensure lots are cleared prior to and during such events.

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3. Scope

The areas to be plowed, salted/sanded include:

Mexico Elementary School: Total 63,220 sq. ft. to include

 Liberty Street parking areas

 School driveway

 Bus loop

 Visitor parking lot

 No sidewalks

Mexico High School: Total 91,665 sq ft. to include

 Driveway entrance

 Parking area behind school

 Student parking area on south side of Liberty Street

 Stadium driveway/parking/paved areas between student parking area and

the high school parking lot

 Small parking area on the north side of the creek, adjacent to the Stadium

driveway/parking area

 No sidewalks

Bus Garage: Total 74,500 sq ft. to include

 All paved areas on front side and in back

 Driveway between bus garage and Mexico Middle School

 Temporary stone parking area east and northeast of Bus Garage

 Fire access driveway that extends to the East side of the Middle School

 Around fuel island and pumps

Mexico Middle School*: Total 110,095 sq. ft. asphalt driveway and parking

Total 22,200 sq. ft. concrete sidewalk

 All paved areas to include driveway and parking area behind school

 Main, Athletic and District Office entries

 District Office parking lot and Bus Loop

 All concrete sidewalks and steps (to be maintained by hand or with

equipment weighing 3,000lbs or less) No truck or loader use.

 Concrete entry bridge

 Paved sidewalk parallel to St. Rt. 104 and behind school are NOT part of this

contract

*NOTE: This location has been recently reconfigured as part of the district’s ongoing capital

project. Bidders are encouraged to visit the site to visualize the scope of work.

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Palermo Elementary School: Total 36,840 sq. ft. to include

 All paved driveway and parking areas in front of and on side of building

 All walkways in front, side and back of building to doors.

New Haven Elementary School: Total 35,010 sq. ft. to include

 Side parking lot and all paved areas in front of and on side of building

 All walkways, front, side and back of building doors.

4. Requirements

a. Contractor must be available on a 24-hour basis throughout the duration of the

contract, November 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 and then November 1st through April

30th for each subsequent year.

b. Plowing done at the High School by 4:30 AM, including alternate parking adjacent to and

behind the athletic stadium.

c. Plowing done at the Bus Garage must be completed by 5:00 AM.

d. All other work locations completed by 6:00 AM

e. Contractor must exclusively have a minimum of 3-yard Wheel loader with push blade

and Pick-up with V-plow exclusively for Mexico High School, Middle School, Mexico

Elementary School and Bus Garage. Pick-up must be on-site during every occurrence.

Contractor is responsible for sidewalk snow removal at Mexico Middle School, Palermo

Elementary and New Haven Elementary only.

f. Snow removal on the Middle School sidewalks must be performed by hand or with

equipment that has a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less. To prevent damage, use of

trucks or loaders is not permitted on the Middle School sidewalks. All equipment

intended to be used is to be submitted on the Equipment Information Form that is

included in this bid packet.

g. Contractor must have a minimum of a Pick-up with V-plow and access or ability to

transport a 3-yard Wheel Loader to push back snow when required or requested at

Palermo Elementary and New Haven Elementary. It is also required that all parking

spots be available, and no part of the parking lot should be used to stack snow at these

locations.

h. Contractor must have available equipment to remove snow / ice from the site at the

school district’s discretion.

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