2024-2025 M7B Snow Removal Services - Fredericksburg District

Background
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing for the 2024-2025 Snow Removal Season in the Fredericksburg District, specifically for the Northern Neck Residency. The goal of this contract is to ensure effective snow and ice removal services during the winter months.

The M7B program will be utilized for contractor registration and management, with open enrollment starting on July 8, 2024.

Work Details
Contractors will provide snow and ice removal services using various types of equipment as specified in the solicitation. The equipment includes:
- 4WD pickups
- Single-axle trucks
- Multi-axle trucks
- Farm tractors
- Rubber tire loaders
- Motor graders
- Backhoes
- Skid steer loaders
- Brine sprayers.

Specific bid lines detail the required specifications for each type of vehicle including minimum gross vehicle weight (GVW), operational rates, pre-season bonuses, and guaranteed payments. For example:
- 4WD Pickup Truck (8,500 - 10,000 GVW) with OWNER PLOW: Max Rate $125.00; Pre-Season Bonus $500; Minimum Guaranteed Payment $1,000.
- Single-Axle Dump Truck (16,001 - 26,000 GVW) with OWNER PLOW: Max Rate $162.00; Pre-Season Bonus $1,000; Minimum Guaranteed Payment $1,000.

Additionally, contractors must ensure that AVL (Automatic Vehicle Locator) devices are installed and activated on qualifying vehicles by specified deadlines.

Period of Performance
The contract period spans from July 8, 2024 to April 25, 2025. Key deadlines include:
- July 8, 2024: Start date for submitting VDOT Electronic M7B Contract Agreement.
- October 4, 2024: Deadline to submit snow package for eligibility for Minimum Guarantee Payment and Pre-Season Bonus.
- October 5 - November 15, 2024: Continued acceptance of bids for snow removal applications.
- November 13, 2024: Deadline to install and activate AVL devices.
- December 31, 2024: Final date for bid submissions.

Place of Performance
The contract work will primarily take place within the Northern Neck Residency area under VDOT's Fredericksburg District.