Health and Human Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

OWNER: Mille Lacs of Ojibwe
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359

PROJECT: MLB Facilities Snow Plowing and Removal

DATE: November 15, 2023

TO: Qualified Snow Plowing Contractors

Description and Scope of Work

The Mille Lacs Band, Health and Human Services Department (HHS) will be accepting sealed bids for the plowing and removal of snow at all HHS buildings in District One until 3:00pm, on November 29, 2023. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud, on November 30, 2023, at 10:00am in the Office of Solicitor General, located in the Mille Lacs Government Center.

Mail sealed bids to:
Health and Human Services, Snow Plowing/Removal
RFP Snow Removal
P.O. Box 509
Onamia, MN 56359

Bidding Notes

• Bids include the following facilities:

• District 1 (Onamia)
  A. Health and Human Services Building
  B. Red Brick Outpatient
  C. Halfway House
  D. Food Distribution Warehouse
  E. D1 Senior Living

• Bids must include all rates regarding snow removal services (call backs and emergencies).

• Bids should be broken down by per plow starting at 2 inches up to six inches of accumulated snow fall, rate per hour over six inches, and any equipment that maybe needed for additional plowing and removal to meet the Health and Human Services Department’s needs.

• Health and Human Services Main building must be cleared by 7:00 AM during regular business days for operations to function.

• Senior Living in District One must be cleared as soon as possible for emergency vehicle access.

• Bids must be inclusive of the following:

• Bids should include a one call number for all snow removal needs to be in compliance for all above listed facilities.

• All pricing shall be valid through September 30, 2024

• Site visits are encouraged and may be scheduled with Curtis Kalk Jr, HHS Facilities Director (320-362-1657).

• Bids must include all related equipment rates and labor.

Licensing

Contractors must have a current Mille Lacs Band Vendor’s license. Contact Elizabeth Thornbloom at the Business Regulations Office at (320)532-8274 with questions regarding licensing and for the license application

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason.