RFPs

Health and Human Services
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
SNOW PLOWING and REMOVAL

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

PROJECT:
MLB HHS Facilities Snow Plowing and Removal

DATE:
October 9, 2025

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 snow plowing and removal at all HHS buildings in District One until 3:00pm, on November 19, 2025. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud, on November 20, 2025, at 10:30 AM in the Office of Solicitor General, located in the Mille Lacs Government Center.

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

Bidding Notes:

• Bids include the following facilities:
  o District 1 (Onamia)
  A. Health and Human Services Building
  B. Red Brick Outpatient
  C. Halfway House
  D. Women’s Shelter
  E. Food Distribution Warehouse
  F. D1 Senior Living (See below)
• Bids must include all rates regarding snow removal services (call backs, cost per location, and emergency calls).
• 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.
• The Health and Human Services Main building parking lot must be cleared by 7:00 AM during regular weekdays (Monday through Friday).
• Twenty-four-hour facilities must be cleared as soon as possible for emergency vehicle access.
• Bids must include the following:
• Bids must include a one call number for all snow removal needs and must be uniform for all facilities listed above.
• All pricing must be valid through September 30, 2026
• 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 rates.

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