Ellsworth School Department

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.

over 3 years ago, ESD

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.

over 3 years ago, Ellsworth School Department

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.

over 3 years ago, Ellsworth School Department

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

over 3 years ago, ESD

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

over 3 years ago, ESD

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.

over 3 years ago, ESD

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/

over 3 years ago, Ellsworth School Department

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.

over 3 years ago, Ellsworth School Department

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

almost 4 years ago, ESD

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