About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Yakima seeks qualified contractors to provide onsite snow and ice removal services on city streets, parking lots, and sidewalks. Eligible applicants must be US organizations, and the resulting contract will run for a term of one year. Proposers must register and submit electronic sealed proposals via PublicPurchase.com by 2:00:00 PM local Washington State time on December 3, 2026. The City will hold a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and questions must be submitted no later than November 19, 2026. Submissions must include a cost proposal under Tab 6 containing the completed Proposal Form and schedules 1 and 2, with unit pricing reflecting governmental discounts. In proposal evaluations, extended prices calculated by multiplying quantities by unit prices will be governed by the stated unit prices.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Yakima
- Solicitation No.
- 12639QP
Scope of work
- Snow and ice removal for city sidewalks, streets, and parking lots
- Graders and plows snow removal operations
- Snow removal based on plow area priorities and snow routes
- Dump trucks for hauling operations only
- Provision of a detailed snow removal plan
- Emergency or as-needed snow and ice response operations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Conformity to the specifications | Not specified |
| Cost | Not specified |
| Past experience | Not specified |
| Performance capabilities | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid City of Yakima Business License
- Valid Washington Department of Revenue state excise tax registration number
- Valid Washington Unified Business Identification (UBI) number
- State contractor registration per Chapter 18.27 RCW
- Financial capability evidenced by a current Financial Review or Compilation Report by a CPA firm
- Designated Account Manager available on an as-needed basis
Documents to include with your response
- Completed and signed Cover Sheet (Page 2)
- Transmittal letter on official business stationery
- Table of contents
- Organizational chart including issue escalation process
- Staff qualifications and resumes with relevant licenses or accreditations
- Current Financial Review or Compilation Report by a CPA firm
- Response to Performance Requirements (Section III, items A-D)
- Response to General Requirements (Section IV)
- Cost Proposal Information (Section VII) including Proposal Form Schedules 1 & 2
- Completed Proposer Questionnaire and Proposer References
Key dates
- RFQP Release Date
- November 5, 2026
- Pre-proposal conference and site visit
- 10:00 AM on November 12, 2026
- Questions due
- November 19, 2026
- Proposals due
- December 3, 2026, at 2:00:00 PM local WA State Time
- Public Opening
- December 3, 2026, at 2:00:00 PM local Washington State time
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PublicPurchase.com
- Instructions
- Responses must be uploaded to PublicPurchase.com before the deadline. Confidential information must be separated and uploaded in a separate file marked confidential.
Contract details
- Term
- First twelve (12) months firm, with rates remaining firm and fixed for at least 365 days after any adjustment
- Place of performance
- Yakima, Washington
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial Liability Insurance with minimum limit of $1,000,000. Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence including Hired and Non-Owned coverage. Statutory workers compensation or employer's liability insurance. City must be named as Additional Insured on primary and non-contributory basis with an insurer rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide.