Specifications include, but are not limited to:The Contractor shall be experienced in the removal and disposal of snow and ice from parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, etc. B. The Contractor shall provide walkway clearing and apply sand and/or de-icing agents to establish a safe walking area for staff and citizens. All walkways and sidewalks must be completely clear of snow/ice. C. Sand and/ or de-icing agents must be environmentally friendly and approved for use on concrete, asphalt and brick surfaces. These agents must be applied as needed to clear parking areas and sidewalks after snow and ice removal to prevent ice formation for safety. D. The Contractor shall place snow in areas that will prevent melt water from draining back onto cleared surfaces. E. The Contractor shall not place snow in parking lots and sidewalk areas that will melt and become a potential freezing hazard. F. In case of excessive amounts of snow and/or consecutive accumulations, the snow shall be removed from the parking areas when deemed necessary by the Courthouse Supervisor. G. Snow removal shall be in accordance with industry standards as established by the Snow and Ice Management Association or similar organization. H. The Contractor shall employ all necessary safety precautions to prevent damage to County or personal property. Any damages shall be immediately reported to the Maintenance Supervisor. Contractor negligence shall constitute Contractor liability. I. In the event of low light and/or low visibility conditions, the Contractor’s employees must wear vests that are bright in color along with reflective markings on the front and back of each vest to notify oncoming vehicles or equipment that may be in the vicinity
