How to bid on snow and ice removal for Rockland County

What Rockland County is buying

The Rockland County Highway Department is seeking a contractor to handle snow and ice removal at a designated County Highway facility. Work includes plowing and snow removal, clearing sidewalks, walkways, entrances and access areas, and applying salt or calcium chloride and ice melt.

The contractor must provide the personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and transportation needed for the work. The initial contract term is November 9, 2026, through October 8, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 19, 2026. Questions are due November 2, 2026, and bids are due November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Submit through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission instructions in the notice, before the deadline. Plan to finish uploading and check your submission ahead of the closing time.

Who this opportunity may suit

This IFB may suit a facilities or snow-and-ice management contractor with the people and equipment to plow, clear pedestrian areas and access points, and apply de-icing materials at a County facility.

Consider whether your firm can provide the full set of services and resources described in the solicitation and maintain safe access during and after snow events.

How to access and submit a bid

The solicitation is RFB-RC-2026-083 on BidNet Direct. Select “View original source” to open the listing. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to see the full notice, documents and addenda.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs. Review the notice and any addenda before submitting, and follow the stated instructions.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full scope and bid documents carefully, including any addenda. Make a checklist of requested forms, information and submission steps so nothing is missed.

Explain how your team will cover the listed work, including plowing, sidewalk and access-area clearing, and de-icing. Check that your proposed staffing, equipment, materials and transportation align with the services requested.

If you need clarification, submit questions by November 2. Allow time to review any responses and complete your bid before the November 5 deadline.