The bidders must be able to provide the following for snow plowing: Minimum of 6 – motor graders that are equivalent to the Caterpillar 12m3 AWD (all wheel drive) or Champion 720A with operators, equipped with snow gates. The City will supply “Used” snow gates to the successful bidder if requested. All maintenance, repair and upkeep will be the obligation of the successful bidder. Single dispatcher available throughout the duration of activated hauling schedule. Minimum of 1 Supervisor per shift. Safety officer/Supervisor to respond to property damage/complaints daily. Additional graders may be used at agreed upon price through mutual agreement. The successful bidder will be responsible to plow all local streets in Billings when an anticipated snow accumulation of five (5) inches or greater occur. The City of Billings has 740 lane miles of local streets. Streets will be plowed to the side, but not hauled. Billings Public Works Department will notify the successful contractor as far in advance as possible of work based on National Weather Service forecast of projected snow accumulation of five (5) inches or greater. The successful bidder will use the snow gates as much as possible to avoid plowing in cross streets, driveways and vehicles parked on the street.
