Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the intent of this requirement to obtain the services of a Contractor to take full responsibility for snow plowing, snow hauling, sanding and ice melting “as needed” in order to have the parking lots and sidewalks bare as the weather will permit and provide access to parking spaces during the normal hours of use. Bids will only be considered from Contractors that have the equipment necessary to perform the task. The work will normally be performed between the hours of 5:30 pm and 6:00 am on AWWU facilities with employees,. Working times may vary at other AWWU location, and no additional payment will be made. However, this time frame shall not preclude day-time plowing operations, if required. The decision of when to plow shall be the responsibility of the Contract Administrator or designee. NOTE: 325 E 94th Court location, King Street septage receiving station and, Turpin septage receiving station shall ONLY be plowed between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 5:00 am. If it is determined by the Contractor that the plowing cannot be completed by 5:30 a.m., plowing will be done that evening. The Contractor is to maintain a written log of snow removal and sanding process by event. Logs should identify date, time, weather conditions, and services provided. This log shall be made available to the Contract Administrator with the monthly invoice. a. SNOW REMOVAL FROM PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS: The Contractor shall have sufficient personnel and equipment to begin snow removal services on all schedules within two (2) hours of verbal notification by the Contract Administrator or designee. Snow shall be removed from sidewalk areas down to the top of existing concrete or asphalt. In general, snow removal from sidewalks will be accomplished after a one (1) inch accumulation is reached. Snow shall be removed from parking lot areas down to the existing surface. Snow removal from parking lots will be accomplished after a three (3) inch accumulation has been reached.
