Specifications include, but are not limited to: OPWDD residents often require an additional level of care regarding snow and ice removal due to functional mobility limitations. 1. Snow removal services are to be as needed, however the site manager or other OPWDD staff has the right to call for additional service as deemed necessary for safety concerns. 2. The maximum allowable accumulation of snow or slush is 2.5 inches. Snow removal may be preceded by the spread of anti-icing materials and/or followed by de-icing for ice control when appropriate or needed. 3. Work shall be continuous until all plowing and clearing has been completed, in accordance with the needs of each site. 4. At the conclusion of snowfall events that exceed 2.5 inches, all maintained surfaces shall be cleared to bare pavement. 5. In the event of blowing and/or drifting snow and/or formation of ice; maintained surfaces shall be serviced to obtain a safe environment. 6. The basic movement and/or plowing of snow shall be planned by the Contractor, however, the following guidelines must always be adhered to: - All exits, fire escapes, and fire hydrants must be cleared of snow. - Snow accumulation is to be cleared from driveways, parking areas, sidewalks and/or ramps leading from the front door to the driveway; paths to and from all egress doors; walkways to storage sheds, oil fill pipe, generators, and/or evacuation areas; and the evacuation point, located on the property, but apart from the residence. All walkways/paths must be cleared no less than 36 inches wide; enough to accommodate wheelchairs. - Plows cannot be used to clear sidewalks or walkways. - Any decks that are designated as an egress path shall be cleared a minimum of 6 feet wide from egress point to the evacuation point as identified by the site manager. Cleared snow is to be removed from the deck. - Snow shall not be pushed against houses, vehicles, buildings, building entranceways, sidewalks, exit doors, fire hydrants, trash receptacles, garage doors, shrubbery, trees, lamp posts, or emergency generators and fences - Banking of snow at the entrance to the roadway shall be limited in height to 2.5 feet, as not to restrict visibility.
