Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Removal services shall commence from beginning of snowfall until snow removal is complete. During this phase, the Contractor is to be prepared to support the Port by removing snow and ice from all Port areas, as listed below. Contractor will be expected to be under VIT control for the duration of the snow removal program, working continuously until the terminals are clear. Areas to be cleared include, but are not limited to: a) Berth and pier areas b) Thoroughfares and rail areas (including switches/crossings) c) Container stacks d) Transfer zones e) Interchanges, approaches and roadways f) Straddle Carrier and Shuttle Truck parking areas g) Parking lots and sidewalks. 2. Contractor will be responsible for the mobilization of all equipment necessary prior to the anticipated snowfall to be proactively ready when the snowfall begins. VIT shall pay Contractor for mobilization and demobilization at the rates provided in the bid form below. VIT shall not be billed for equipment that is not being used in the interim between mobilization and snowfall begin. 3. Contractor will be responsible for equipment being fully-fueled and in satisfactory condition (i.e. tires, cutting edges, etc.) during mobilization, prior to snow removal. VIT shall ensure all Contractor equipment is refueled fully after completion of snow removal services.