Specifications include, but are not limited to: i.Snow and ice removal shall be in accordance with Industry Standards for Snow and Ice Management Services. ii.In most situations, the Contractor shall immediately proceed with snow removal without approval from the Virginia ABC when the accumulation of snow is at least three (3) inches deep or if a Virginia ABC Store Manager or designee (Contract Administrator) requests before three (3) inches of snow has accumulated and if additional accumulation is anticipated. Timing of the clearing is usually coordinated so that employees can arrive and leave from the location starting at 8:00a.m. iii.If the accumulation is less than three (3) inches, the Store Manager or designee shall determine the necessity for snow removal and notify the Contractor if services are required. Contractor must be available and respond immediately upon notification from the Store Manager of designee and Contractor must respond for requests to perform snow/ice removal and/or apply appropriate deicing/ice melt agent application within two (2) hours of contact. 1.All means of egress (front, rear, & side) driveways, parking lots, walkways, steps, stoops, & loading dock if applicable. 2.Parking Lot Grates and Gutter drains shall not be blocked by piles of snow to all for water to drain from the site when the snow or ice is melting. iv.The Store Manager or designee may, at any time, notify the Contractor that snow and/or ice removal services are or are not required. The store manager or designee will attempt to provide a minimum of two (2) hours’ notice when services are required. No additional fees shall be charged. v.Reasonable attempts should be made to provide complete service in as few pushes as necessary (i.e. wait until snow ceases falling to provide services UNLESS the Virginia ABC location will be opening before the snow ceases).
