CMHA is seeking proposals from independent contractors with demonstrated professional competence and experience to provide snow removal services for the select properties listed in the Fee Submittal Form in the Quote Packet. The Contractor(s) shall provide all materials, labor, equipment and all other items required to satisfy the Authority’s need for timely and professional snow and ice removal services as described herein. This request seeks pricing based on performed service per location on a per service basis. Refer to the attached Fee Submission Form for identification of areas to be serviced. Salting and surface treatment services may be included with snow removal or may be a separate operation. The Contractor(s) selected by the Authority will be required to follow the Authority policies as specified in this request, the Performance Based Contract and subsequent purchase orders. Additionally, the Authority reserves the right to remove properties as necessary (and will contact the vendor if such a need arises). CMHA reserves the right to award the contract to multiple Offerors. 2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2.1 The contractor shall be responsible for visiting each site to review the scope of work, including reviewing the grounds layout and any potential hazards that may affect the plowing services (e.g., parking blocks, curbs, manhole covers, etc.). 2.1.1 It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner; accordingly, any damage that may occur to any of the contractor's equipment in the performance of these services shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor and not that of the Authority. 2.1.2 The contractor shall be liable for any damage done to any Authority property, resident-owned property, utility, etc., whether intentional or accidental. 2.1.3 If the contractor becomes involved in an accident with a vehicle or pedestrian or if property damage occurs, they must notify the Property Manager immediately. 2.1.4 The contractor must repair all damage for which he/she is liable as determined by the Authority. Repairs shall be completed within two weeks. 2.1.5 Damages that cause a safety hazard must have temporary repairs made immediately and permanent repairs made within 48 hours unless authorized otherwise. 2.1.6 If repairs are not completed in a satisfactory and timely manner, the Authority will have the right to make the necessary repairs and recover the cost from the contractor.
