Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Missoula invites proposals to provide services to the City for the clearing of snow and ice on sidewalks located in the public right-of-way that poses a safety hazard. a) Independent contractor, with a valid City of Missoula business license, that is issued a “snow removal order” shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete the work in a safe and timely manner. b) Ice melt material applied by contractor shall be pet safe and environmentally friendly. c) Snow and ice removal shall take place between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday only. d) The intent is to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in the public right of way, as requested, to provide a safe walking surface. e) Any objection to the snow removal work, by a property owner or occupant, shall result in immediate cessation of work at the location. Independent contractor shall immediately notify Development Services staff of such objection