Nuisance Snow and Ice Removal Proposals

Posted: December 23, 2025 in City News

UPDATE:

The City of Decorah did not receive any initial responses for the Snow and Ice Removal Proposal. We will be accepting proposals on a rolling basis and re-evaluate on Friday, January 2, 2026.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decorah City Manager

Press Contact: Travis Goedken, 563-382-3651

City of Decorah Soliciting Nuisance Snow and Ice Removal Proposals

 

Decorah, IA (December 4, 2025) – Decorah, IA – The City of Decorah is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide on-call snow and ice removal services for sidewalks identified as a nuisance under the City’s snow removal ordinance. These situations occur when a property owner fails to clear snow or ice from the public sidewalk adjacent to their property within the time required by City Code.

Under the proposed contract, the selected contractor will be dispatched only when the City has determined that a sidewalk requires abatement. Contractors must be able to respond to a City notice within 24 hours, and must complete the work within 24 hours of confirming the assignment. Services will be billed on an hourly basis, with billing rounded to the nearest 0.25 hour and a minimum charge of 0.5 hours per sidewalk location.

The goal is to ensure that sidewalks remain safe and accessible for residents and visitors throughout the winter.  When property owners do not clear their sidewalks as required, the City must act promptly to maintain walkability and public safety.

Proposals must include an hourly rate for service and proof of insurance.  Responses are to be submitted through the City’s website at Decorahia.org.  Proposals are due by December 19, 2025.  At that time, a list will be generated of responding contractors based on the hourly rate submitted, with the lowest rate being the first contractor contacted to remove the nuisance snow.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award contracts in the best interest of the community.

For questions or more information, please contact City Manager Travis Goedken at 563-382-3651 or citymanager@decorah.iowa.gov.

Click HERE to complete the Nuisance Snow and Ice Removal Proposal

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