Specifications include, but are not limited to: Areas to be serviced: All parking lots, and roadways on campus. (Sidewalks, walkways and entryways are not included) Approximate Square Footage: Parking lots = ~70,000 sqft Roadways = ~0.5 miles Core services: Snow removal will begin upon approximately 1” or more of accumulation, determined by the contractor, not to include snowdrifts. If excessive snow fall occurs, contractor will keep all parking and driving areas accessible at all times, loss of parking spaces may result, and snow relocation areas are determined by River Valley Community College. Contractor is responsible for post-storm clean up, if necessary. Contractor will provide twenty-four (24) hour on-call service during the duration of contract All areas must be cleared prior to 6:00 a.m. and maintained as often as necessary to keep campus walkways, roadways and parking lots safe during and after storm. Contractor will cut down snowbanks higher than four feet so that vehicles can see oncoming traffic to allow for safe motoring around campus parking lots and walkways. Contractor is not responsible for clearing snow or treating areas where there is a parked car or truck. However, the contractor will make reasonable efforts to clear parking areas between and around parked cars and trucks. The contractor must be able to respond to requests placed by authorized college contacts within a two-hour time frame, as needed. De-Icing: De-icing (salting/sanding) is not required but can be included in proposals as an additional option.
