Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Equipment: Contractor to supply all labor, snowplows, front-end loaders, dump trucks, shovels, snow blowers, ice melt, deicing material, de-icing spreaders (hand & truck), and safety equipment needed to complete the work. The contractor shall self-perform the work and not subcontract it unless stated on the Bid Form and approved by DMH. B. Snowfall: Plowing, de-icing and sanding of all paved areas during storms, to allow safe access of staff and tenants. Areas will be cleared as identified in Addendum A: Site Map. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to return to the property to keep the driveway and parking areas/lots free from ice and snow during operating hours. At no time shall there be a hazardous/life safety condition or accumulation of 3 inches on paved surfaces. Contractor will be responsible for snow plowing during off hours and ensuring final cleanup of all snow after each snowfall event. All snow plowing must include at least one de-icing application at the property upon the conclusion of the snowfall event and included in the cost of snowplowing. Additional de-icing applications will be applied to the grounds as needed to maintain access and safe conditions per DMH request. The contractor will begin plowing when three (3) inches of snow has accumulated or immediately prior to 7:00 am, Monday - Friday. In the case of under three inches of snow, plowing may be necessary on an on-call basis. After each storm, plow pass, the contractor will deice/sand. C. Slippery Conditions Anytime: When surfaces are slippery and/or temperatures are at or below freezing, the contractor is responsible for applying ice melt/de-icing material, which must be spread on the driveway and parking lot areas. Contractor may only use ice melt types approved by the facility to reduce impact on masonry & landscaping.
