FOD - LCSC - SNOW REMOVAL / LAWN MAINT

2026-11-03

The Contractor agrees all snow and ice removal services shall be performed according to Schedule A Requirements and Specifications , and schedules mutually agreed upon by the Program Manager or designee . The Contractor agrees all snow and ice removal services shall be completed prior to 7 : 00 a . m ., Monday through Friday , excluding State Holidays . ( Refer to Section 1 . 1 , F , for a list of State Holidays ). Holiday service , if required , shall be requested at least 24 hours in advance by the Program Manager or designee . Snow and ice shall be removed from all sidewalks and entrances in front of , or surrounding , both buildings and Contractor supplied , Program Manager approved , deicer shall be applied as needed . The Contract Administrator shall provide the Contractor with a list of DNR contacts authorized to approve snow and ice removal activities . The Contractor shall provide the Contract Administrator with a contact name and telephone number to be used as a 24 - hour contact . Exact snow and ice removal requirements are unknown . The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services as described and / or as requested . The State is not obligated to purchase these services in any specific amounts . The Contractor agrees to use care and caution while performing snow plowing , shoveling , de - icing or snow removal near vehicles and pedestrians to avoid personal injury or property damage . The Contractor agrees to remain responsibility for the repair , replacement or cleanup of damages incurred to State managed property or private owned property performing Contract Activities . The Contractor agrees to inspect the parking lot , sidewalks and entrances by September 30th each year to verify the location of curbs , parking bumpers , speed bumps , walkways , obstructions , landscaping , etc . which may incur damage during snow and ice removal . The Contractor agrees to inspect the parking lot , sidewalks and entrances by May 1st each year , or as soon as conditions permit , to determine whether damage has occurred and schedule repair or replacement with the Program Manager or designee . The Contractor agrees all repairs and / or replacement will be completed by June 1st each year , or as soon as conditions permit . Failure to complete may result in an invoice credit per Section 6 . 2 , below . Snow and ice removal services shall be considered as both “ automatic ” and “ on - call .” The Contractor agrees to provide “ automatic ” snow removal / plowing services prior to 7 : 00 . a . m . Monday – Friday for snowfalls of two ( 2 ) inches or more . The Contractor agrees to provide “ on - call ” snow removal / plowing services , de - icing , and / or parking lot sand application within two ( 2 ) hours of request for service by the Program Manager or designee , and accumulated snow removal within 24 hours of request by Program Manager or designee . The Contractor agrees to plow snow from the parking lot and driving areas , leaving all parking spaces available for continuous use . The Contractor agrees to remove snow from building entrances and sidewalks . The Contractor may remove snow with a shovel or snow blower . The Contractor agrees to supply and spread Program Manager approved deicer at building entrances and sidewalks when a snowfall occurs , and / or icy conditions exist . The Contractor agrees to utilize best judgment when applying deicer in order to prevent slip and fall accidents and ensure the safety and security of the public and employees . NOTE : Spreading of Contractor supplied deicer may be required on a frequent basis , as often as necessary , and as requested by the Program Manager or designee . The Contractor and the Program Manager should discuss spreading of deicer prior to the start of snow removal season to clarify expectations . The Contractor agrees to supply and apply sand for the parking lot and driving areas . Sand spreading shall be performed on an “ on - call ” basis when requested by the Program Manager or designee . The Contractor agrees to push or relocate accumulated snow when snow banks interfere with traffic , parking , and / or clear vision to roadways . Removal of accumulated snow to be performed “ on - call ” within 24 hours of request for service by the Program Manager or designee . Service may require the use of heavy equipment ( i . e . front - end loader ). The Contractor may use owned or rented equipment or a subcontractor to remove accumulated snow .

MITN

2026-04-29