Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. MANDATORY PRE-SEASON MEETING a. Contractors’ snow removal personnel will meet with the County’s regional manager or their designee within two weeks of signing the contract. b. If a different contractor’s employee is assigned to a facility, another meeting will be required. c. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the specifications, confirm equipment storage areas, snow stacking locations, lot clearing priority and tour the site. 2. WHEN TO BEGIN REMOVING SNOW a. Once snowfall accumulation reaches one-half (1/2) inch and continues during the hours listed. b. When requested by a Facilities Management Representative for special situations not covered in item 2a above, such as, but not limited to, a snow and ice accumulation of less than one-half (1/2) inch or drifting snow. c. If, in the County’s sole judgment, performance of plowing is inadequate, respond within one hour if called out to a facility. If contractor fails to report to the site within the specified time, Dakota County may elect to self-perform the contract duties in the absence of the contractor. This time will be billed at the current labor and equipment rates established by the County and will be deducted from the contractor’s invoice. 3. SNOW STACKING a. Stack snow in areas shown on the attached site maps. b. The footprint size of snow stacks shall be kept as small as is reasonably possible. 4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS a. Dakota Communications Center snow removal and salting service is needed on a 24-hour per day basis including weekends and holidays. b. Burnhaven Library snow removal and sanding service is required on Saturday and Sunday business hours. Snow removal and salting will be completed by the contractor prior to 9:00 AM on normal County business days and during the normal business day hours as needed or conditions warrant. 5. SNOW PLOWING METHODS a. Remove snow in such a manner as to not add snow to sidewalks or other areas that need to be cleared of snow or are already cleared of snow. Any snow deposited on sidewalks as a result of plowing shall be promptly removed by the Contractor with approved equipment. b. Do not compress snow on sidewalks or other areas that need to be cleared of snow. c. All areas are cleared including, lots, drives, service areas, garages, book drop drives, turnarounds, handicap parking, etc. Any area that in the sole opinion of Dakota County (or appointed designee) require re-plowing shall be immediately re-plowed without additional compensation to the Contractor. Failure by the Contractor to immediately address incomplete items will addressed by Section 9. d. In general – start plowing snow in areas closest to the facility and or employee parking and move outward from there. Some facilities may have lots or areas prioritized. e. The Contractor shall obey all traffic laws and not disrupt normal services or access.