Specifications include, but are not limited to: The snow and ice control plan, required by this section, shall include instructions and procedures for— (1) Prompt removal or control, as completely as practical, of snow, ice and slush on each movement area; and (2) Positioning snow off of movement area surfaces so that all air carrier aircraft propellers, engine pods, rotors and wingtips will clear any snowdrift and snowbank as the aircraft’s landing gear traverses any full strength portion of the movement area. The Department is seeking qualified persons and firms that have the requisite, demonstrable competence, and experience, in providing the professional services necessary to supply temporary and seasonal snow removal personnel that are capable in responding within a two (2) hour timeframe to assist the Department’s Field Maintenance group with snow removal operations. Such efforts would satisfy the mandates, set by FAA as Part of 139 Subpart D regulations, to maintain all runways, taxiways and ramp areas free of snow and ice contamination. A. Work will include, but is not limited to, on-call, clearing of snow and ice from CLE and BKL airport runways, taxiways, ramps and other safety areas. B. Work shall include plowing and applying deicing agents. Deicing agents shall be applied before, during or immediately after snow removal. Although plowing may not be necessary until two inches of accumulated snow, it will be necessary to use deicing agent in order to keep them free from ice. Deicing agent shall be applied in an amount sufficient to keep them free from ice. C. Snow shall be placed in areas that will prevent melt water from draining back onto cleared surfaces. D. The Firm shall be responsible to repair any damage caused as a result of negligence, by their operator, during snow clearing/removal operations and deicing at their own expense. E. The Field Maintenance Manager, or designee, shall notify the Firm when their services are required. The Field Maintenance Manager will determine when conditions warrant a request of services from the Firm. Duties may include, but are not limited to, snow removal operations or clean up after a snow emergency, etc. F. The Firm shall be prepared to respond no later than two (2) hours after they are notified. G. Response must be sufficient to help Field Maintenance maintain and clean the pavements and runways free of snow and ice buildup. Additional personnel may be required during snow emergencies to maintain accessibility to facilities for tenant and air carrier operations. H. Firm must be able to provide snow removal personnel 24 hours, 7 days a week, including holidays, to accommodate the Department’s needs. I. Firm shall use its best effort to assist in the removal of snow in an efficient and prompt manner, in accordance with the terms hereof, so as not to delay operation of the Department’s facilities. J. All work proposed by the contractor will be accomplished using the Department’s equipment and supplies.
