Specifications include, but are not limited to: 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 Manchester 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: All areas will be de-iced to ensure ice-free surfaces. The contractor will apply de-icing materials (salt, sand or chemicals) of MCC’s choice to all areas after snow has been cleared. Concrete-safe salt must be used on all walkways and entryways.