Specifications include, but are not limited to: The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to obtain the services of a qualified contractor to provide Snow and Ice Control Services for the County of Loudoun, Virginia (County). These services include, but are not limited to, snow and ice clearance and control services and/or sanding and salting for the facilities listed; The County shall ensure that sufficient resources are available under this contract to respond effectively to the range of winter weather events called for in a normal winter season for Loudoun County. The normal winter is defined as eighteen to twenty inches (18"-20") of total snow, with most in January and February. A. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment for the control of snow, the treatment of ice, and sanding or salting the parking lots, walkways, and standing areas (boarding areas) in accordance with the Scope of Services. B. When directed by the County, Contractor shall mobilize and be on-site for snow control. Snow control shall be paid for at the fixed hourly rate for snow control services. Further, when directed by the County, the Contractor shall provide standby vehicle mobilization. The standby rate per vehicle is in effect when the equipment is mobilized prior to actual or anticipated snow control operations. The County will typically provide two (2) days advance notice to the Contractor prior to an expected snow and/or ice event. C. The County reserves the right to request the Contractor to do subsequent plowing or work as authorized by the County. D. The Contractor shall refer to Attachment #1 – Facility Locations (Attachment #1), for a descriptive list of locations covered under this Contract. E. The Contractor shall verify County provided marking stakes are on all wheel stop rows prior to inception of work and/or the first snow to ensure that the wheel stops are not damaged while plowing. F. The Contractor shall provide instructions to drivers at all locations before plowing to ensure that fire hydrants, trash and recycling dumpsters, utility boxes, storm water drains, light fixtures, speed bumps and handicapped access ramps are not damaged or blocked while plowing. G. The Contractor shall ensure that the snow and ice control operation does not impede vehicular and pedestrian movement at the site. H. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage caused as a result of its work. I. The County has a zero-tolerance policy regarding acceptable snowfall totals at County facilities. The Contractor has full responsibility for snow and ice removal services.
