
INVITATION TO BID
ELLSWORTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
2019-20 SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACTS AND
SALTING/SANDING CONTRACTS
ELLSWORTH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL
ELLSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
HANCOCK COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER
ELLSWORTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUS GARAGE
The Ellsworth School Department is accepting bids for snow plowing and removal services at the above facilities. Required plowing must be completed in the early morning prior to the first scheduled bus departure from the bus garage. Each school must be plowed prior to scheduled student and/or bus arrival times and on an as needed basis.
The Ellsworth School Department is also accepting bids for salting and sanding services at the above facilities. Required salting/sanding must be completed in the early morning prior to the first scheduled bus departure from the bus garage. Each school must be salted/sanded prior to scheduled student and/or bus arrival times. Salt/sand must also be available on an as needed basis.
The contract period is for one (1) season and bids must be expressed in terms of price per season. However, bids for a multiple year contract will be considered. Payment will be made in two (2) installments, one (1) in December and one (1) in April. For the snow removal bid, prospective contractors may bid on an individual location, all locations, or any combination of locations. However, the bid must provide separate quotes for each location and all locations will be awarded individually. For the salting/sanding bid, prospective contractors may bid on an individual location, all locations, or any combination of locations. However the bid must provide separate quotes for each location and all locations will be awarded individually. Bids must clearly distinguish between snow removal and salting/sanding.
All equipment needed to complete the work must be provided by the bidder and be reflected in the bid price. Bidders must indicate in writing the type of equipment that they propose to use and provide assurances that they have sufficient contingencies in the case of equipment malfunction or breakdown or to deal with heavy snowfall. Bidders must have access to front end loaders or other sufficient equipment to move/remove excessive snow as/when required.
Prospective bidders should contact Charles Turnbull, Facilities Director, at 266-4964 for specific instructions before preparing quotes.
Sealed bids clearly marked “Ellsworth School Department Snow Removal and Salting/Sanding” will be opened and read aloud at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at:
Ellsworth School Department Superintendent’s Office, 66 Main Street, Suite 201, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Proposals must be received by 3:00 P.M. on October 9, 2019 and may be mailed or delivered to:
Ellsworth School Department, ATTN: Business Manager, 66 Main Street, Suite 201
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Bidders must provide proof of Worker Compensation and General Liability Insurance coverage of not less than $1,000,000 / each occurrence with the bid.
Ellsworth School Department reserves the right, at its’ sole discretion, to accept and/or reject any
and all bids.
To be considered, bids must include all requested information and be in the format requested.

The test call has been triggered. We discovered that the caller ID for the call was from Little Rock, AR I am working with technical support to update the caller ID. Please contact the school office if you did not receive the call or would like to change or update contact information.

The test call has been triggered. We discovered that the caller ID for the call was from Little Rock, AR I am working with technical support to update the caller ID. Please contact the school office if you did not receive the call or would like to change or update contact information.

Reminder, ESD is testing the emergency notification system today at 12:30 pm. If you are not notified by voice call, text or email, please contact the front office of the school your child attends.

2019-2020 School Year Calendar
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1G1hHwf1Kc13RG9edOPWTryk-8jtv7IXU

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON HCTC FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE
The City of Ellsworth, in conjunction with the Ellsworth School Department, is seeking an Ellsworth citizen to participate on the Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) Facility Feasibility Steering Committee. The purpose of the study is to guide the development of a facilities plan, assess the workforce development needs of the City of Ellsworth and Hancock County Region, to support current and projected programming at the School Department’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, and determine the adequacy of current facilities to meet those needs.
Any Ellsworth resident interested in serving on this committee should provide an expression of interest by Friday, September 6, 2019, to:
Heidi Grindle at hgrindle@ellsworthmaine.gov or (207) 667-2563
Teresa Austin at taustin@ellsworthschools.org or (207) 664-7100

BID NOTICE: ELLSWORTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Invitation to Bid
The Ellsworth school dept. is accepting bids on the following project: Roof Shingle Replacement at the Hancock County Technical Center
We are looking to replace old shingles with new shingles. Project specifications can be acquired by contacting:
Superintendent of Schools Office
66 Main Street, Suite 201
Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-664-7100
For access to HCTC Center to inspect the scope of work, please contact Chuck Turnbull, at 266-4964.
Bids should be placed in a sealed envelope and marked “Ellsworth School Dept”. and submitted by: July 22, 2019
The Ellsworth School Dept. reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and encourages local contractors to bid.
All labor, equipment, and materials must be supplied by the bidder and must be included in the project cost.
Each bidder must provide proof of liability and workers compensation insurance and must submit 2 references from similar jobs.
All work will be closely inspected before payment is made.

The City of Ellsworth, with help from the Hancock County Technical Center Multimedia Design students, will be broadcasting the 2019 Ellsworth High School Graduation Ceremony. Watch LIVE Friday, June 14th, at 7PM on the City of Ellsworth's Youtube Channel, City of Ellsworth's Facebook Page or Spectrum Cable channels 1302 / 1303. Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
YouTube Channel (Look for the "City of Ellsworth, Maine - Local Government Channel" Live Video)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoSufogSQbl5N5AtUIid4Q
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/ellsworthme/

School Budget Validation Referendum
Please Remember to Vote Today
We remind you that the 2019-20 ESD budget has been approved unanimously by the Ellsworth School Board on May 14, 2019 and unanimously by the City Council on May 20, 2018. We would like to remind you that the final step in the budget approval process, the Budget Validation Referendum, is scheduled for today, Tuesday June 11, 2019. Polls are open until 8:00 p.m. We encourage all of you to exercise your civic right and responsibility and vote.

Now accepting Requests for Proposal - EEMS Softball Dugouts. Due date is May 6, 2019 (Click on EVENTS for full details).

Due to pending inclement weather there is no school today, Monday April 8th.

All Adult Education Classes for this evening have been cancelled, Wednesday, April 3rd.

All afterschool activities have been cancelled for today, Wednesday, April 3rd.

REMINDER: Community Presentation on Suicide Prevention and Response tonight at EEMS at 6:00 pm

No School for Ellsworth students tomorrow, March 15th due to teacher workshop day.

Due to pending inclement weather there is no school today, Monday, March 4th.

Due to pending inclement weather there is no school on Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Two Hour Delay - Wednesday, January 30

All Afterschool Activities at EEMS are Cancelled Today, Wednesday, January 9th
All Afterschool Activities at EHS are cancelled after 4:00 pm.

There will be a 2 hour delay, today, Tuesday, November 27th