RFP-09-36 - ON-CALL EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES

Summary of Specifications:
The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking proposals from Contractors desiring to provide Supplemental Snow Removal Services. The selected Vendor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment and labor necessary to ensure timely performance of the required services on an “as needed” basis. Services shall be deemed urgent and beyond the capabilities of “in-house” resources by the Public Works Department. No minimum amount of work is implied or guaranteed under this solicitation. A two (2) hour response time shall be required including mobilization. The City shall provide an area for parking snow removal equipment. A minimum of four (4) bucket loaders with a minimum capacity of 4cy each is required. The work is primarily to plow residential streets only. Work shall be on a continuous basis during snowstorms with a maximum 12- hour shift. Operators shall be trained by the Contractor in snowplow and loader operation and must follow the City of Wheat Ridge guidelines and direction for plowing. The City may remove operators for just cause at any time. Operators must understand and speak the English language. The Public Works Operations Division is located at: 11220 W 45th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Certificate of Insurance is required. No bid or performance bonds will be required. The City reserves the right to inspect all equipment at any time. The Contractor shall provide fueling and vehicle servicing. This will not be provided by the City.