The plowing operation shall be continuous except for reasonable breaks for meals and short rest breaks. Contractors may not halt the plowing operation to perform other snow removal work. The Contractor may not reduce the number of trucks in his assigned area to perform other snow removal work. When a plow is out of service due to mechanical issues or because the driver is taking an extended break (something longer than a meal or coffee break) the Contractor shall notify the City. Contractors shall plow all streets curb to curb. The maximum tolerance shall be 18” from back of curb, furthermore, no more than 25% of the streets plowed in each residential area shall be within 6” of the maximum tolerance. On uncurbed streets, the edge of the travelled pavement shall be used in lieu of the curb line. The Contractor must plow around parked cars and return to the curb in as short a distance as the plow vehicle will allow. The Contractor shall use appropriately sized equipment in areas where on-street parking is typical. Equipment shall be maneuverable enough to plow in and out of parked cars. Where parked cars prevent a plow to pass down the street, the Contractor shall report the location to the City. Snow shall be evenly distributed on all streets. Regardless of direction of travel, snow shall be plowed to the right of the centerline of the street at all times. Snow shall be windrowed evenly along the length of the curb...
