Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town of Shrewsbury Highway Division is seeking snowplow contractors for the 2022-2023 winter season. Operators and equipment must be available for the entire winter season on a 24 hour a day basis and will be responsible for plowing specific routes within the Town. Hourly rates will be based on the width of plow and gross vehicle rating of the equipment furnished. 1. The Contractor will provide snow plowing services under the direction of the Town. 2. The Contractor will provide a registered vehicle, fuel, a licensed operator, and snow plowing equipment in accordance with the minimum blade requirements. The Contractor shall equip his vehicle with Emergency Equipment as specified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the vehicle must have working safety lighting in conformity with Massachusetts Highway Department regulations. 3. The following identification shall be displayed on the Contractor’s vehicle: vehicle gross weight, tare and net weights, and the name of the Contractor. In most storms, the Town will begin to plow when the snow is still falling and is approaching, or has reached a depth of near three (3) inches. This three (3) inch depth is not to be construed as a specific starting time to plow snow; it is only to be followed as a standard that will be used by the Town in calling out the Contractors during the winter months. Contractors shall only report for plowing/sanding after being contacted by the Highway Division Manager or Supervisor. If the Contractor, for any reason, questions whether or not he has been called during any storm, it shall be his responsibility to call the office of the garage to confirm whether he is or is not to plow. It is to be clearly understood by all, that this is the dual responsibility of the Contractor and the Town working together.
