Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Snow Removal Snow shall be removed by plowing, shoveling, or blowing as necessary. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to clear snow from entire driveways, parking areas, driveway exits, fire exits, egress walkways, egress paths on decks, steps, generator access, dumpsters, mailboxes, fire hydrants and fuel delivery paths. An area no less than 36 inches wide must be cleared for all walkways and paths to accommodate wheelchairs.; Walkways or paths may be across non-paved areas to allow for emergency egress from the site. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to know where these paths are required and to clear these paths along with all other areas of snow removal. Driveways, parking areas, and parking exits are to remain open and at full width and visibility throughout the contract period.; Snow shall be removed to a storage area designated by the House/Program Manager or designee. Banking of snow shall be limited in height so as not to restrict visibility at the entrance to the roadway. Snow shall not be pushed against houses, vehicles, buildings, entranceways, sidewalks, exit doors, fire hydrants, trash receptacles, garage doors, shrubbery, trees, or emergency generators. Care must be taken to not damage or push snow on adjoining properties. Snow shall not be placed where it blocks public walks.; Where applicable, all snow must be cleared from the length of the municipal sidewalk for which that site is responsible. No sidewalks shall be blocked by snowbanks. Any fines, penalties, or assessments resulting from failure to clear municipal sidewalks as required by local law shall be charged to the Contractor. The Contractor may, for the duration of each snow season, place 3’ – 4’ tall reflector type markers at important locations.; Contractor equipment shall not be left at the respective sites after snow removal for a specific storm has been completed.; B. Ice Removal De-icing materials shall be supplied by Contractor and applied to all surfaces immediately where snow has been cleared by the Contractor. De-Icing may be performed as a stand-alone process at the request of the House Manager/Program Manager or designee following an ice storm, sleet, melting snow that refreezes, etc. Salt/sand may be used on asphalt driveways, driveway exits, and all parking areas. NOTE: Sodium chloride (rock salt) is not to be used on decks or concrete areas.; Contractor shall supply all appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to each contracted site’s Program/House Manager or designee.;
