Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Snow plowing/ removal/ salting shall occur seven days a week when there is snowfall in excess of 2 inches of snow. Contractor is to clear lots and sidewalks at least one hour prior to the City opening and throughout the day based on the schedules provided. Contractors guarantee their availability for evening and weekend snow removal. Contractor is also responsible for monitoring conditions of the snow removal areas for snow drifts, ice, etc. and respond accordingly. 2. Contractor may be called in for additional snow removal services on an hourly basis. 3. Salt shall be done as needed. Roadrunner salt or equivalent is preferred. Contractor will specify cost of salt on bid form. 4. Piling of snow will be permitted only in areas specified by the City and areas for piling will be discussed at the pre-commencement meeting. Removal of snow piles or loader services may be mutually agreed upon at times. 5. The Contractor is to provide sidewalk shoveling at the Municipal Center, Police Department, Building Department and Board of Education entrances. Sidewalks will be maintained and deicer applied. Special attention is to be paid to handicapped parking spots to assure a clean pathway to the building. 6. Salting services will be provided during plowing services and/or when conditions require it. 7. In the event the Contractor cannot meet the deadlines, the City may contract out or perform clearing duties in house and the Contractor will reimburse the City for the costs incurred. In the event that city employees perform the work, the City will deduct from the monthly invoice the labor costs for snow removal and the current IRS mileage rate per mile driven in association with this labor. Furthermore, any Contractor leaving an area in unsatisfactory condition will be require to return and complete the job with no additional compensation. 8. Contractor shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to the City’s property caused by their equipment, personnel or materials used.
