Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Snow Removal Services Snow must be removed from driveways and sidewalks, including all entries, stoops, parking areas, and existing fire stairs and fire escapes for all the homes. Walkways must be cleared wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. Dumpsters must be clear of snow to allow for refuse removal. All driveways and parking areas must be cleared of accumulated or drifting snow of 3 inches or more by 7:00 am every day. Driveways, parking areas, and parking exits are to remain open and at full width and visibility throughout the contract period. All snow must be removed in a manner that allows safe passage and does not promote the buildup of ice or snow. 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. Snow must not be piled up or blown in front of neighbor’s property or public street. 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. B. De-Icing Services Contractor must be able to provide ice control services 24 hours per day, seven days per week for community residences. This includes sleet and freezing rain occurrences as well as during snowfall events. De-icing application must immediately follow every plowing to bare surface. Calcium chloride and sand must be spread after each clearing is completed for control of ice. Additionally, after an ice storm or freezing rain, the Contractor may be called in to spread calcium chloride and/or sand. De-icer will be applied at rates and densities in line with industry standards and sufficient to maintain all affected areas so ice buildup is minimized in order to avoid potentially slippery conditions. Ice must be removed from driveways and sidewalks, including all entries, stoops, parking areas, and existing fire stairs and fire escapes for all the homes. All ice must be removed in a manner that allows safe passage and does not promote the buildup of ice or snow. Contractor shall supply all appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to each contracted site’s House Manager or designee.
