Snow , Lawn & Athletic Field care

2026-11-03

A . All snow in excess of 1 inch will be removed by at least 6 : 30 a . m . for all buildings when school is in session and before scheduled building activities . Because of the importance of ensuring that school is in session whenever possible , Columbia School District must be given first priority status for work completion on the bidder ' s plow list , both at the beginning of the day , for arrival , and when needed to ensure a safe dismissal from school , due to additional accumulations . B . Evening and weekend events may require additional snow removal when additional accumulations reach 1 inch or more . Follow - up snow plowing will be needed during the day when additional accumulation reaches 1 inch or more . C . Salting is needed on sidewalks and parking lots when ice is present . D . Bidding for Snow Removal & Grounds Care must include the following locations : Middle / High School 11775 Hewitt Road Elementary School 320 School Street Upper Elementary School 321 School Street Options School 4460 N . Lake Road E . A mandatory pre - bid meeting with the Facilities Director and CFO is required prior to bid submission to ensure there is no mistake in the area to be plowed / salted . F . Pricing should include : Cost per ½ hour for regular snow plowing ( snow that can be handled by piling , instead of removal ) and an approximate cost per site for snow plowing between 1 – 5 inches . The school will identify locations where the snow should be piled , away from the sidewalks and entrances . G . Estimated cost per pound of salting when needed and an estimate per event , by location . Salting of sidewalks and parking lots should be included in the bid . Please provide a separate cost in the bid . H . Cost per ½ hour for heavy equipment for hauling purposes , including equipment , when heavy snowfall requires snow to be removed from the grounds . I . Snow removal service shall include all sidewalks , driveways , and parking lots . J . Pedestal signs that are moved as a result of snow removal must be put back in the appropriate location at the completion of each snow removal event . K . The District ’ s Facilities Director will make final decisions when questions arise as to whether plowing is necessary . L . All work is to be performed in a safe manner to ensure the risk of injury to people or damage to property can be avoided . Equipment will be operated at safe speeds . M . Work may be performed during normal daytime hours providing the use of power equipment is discontinued when and if children become present in the immediate area where the work is being done . Work can be performed during evenings and weekend hours providing the same safety precautions listed above are followed .

MITN

2026-04-29