2024 Snow Removal Services

The Housing Authority is seeking Proposals for services effective April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. Qualified companies will provide Snow Removal at all Housing Authority-owned or managed properties. The Housing Authority seeks to agree with a contractor(s) for as-needed, on-call services to remove snow and ice from parking lots, walkways, and steps. As needed, The Housing Authority will assign snow removal at one, a combination, or all of the properties listed in Attachment d. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, fuel, and other items necessary to complete the work as specified. The Housing Authority will supply ice-melting chemicals and salt for the contractor's use. a. The contractor shall begin snow removal when the snow is at a depth of approximately two inches (2") and only after notification from the Housing Authority. b. The contractor shall plow all parking lots and to the best of their ability, not block cars, entrances, driveways, all sides of the mailboxes, and dumpster areas. c. The contractor shall clear ice and snow from all sidewalks, steps, stoops, and ramps by hand shoveling ice or snow that the truck cannot move. The goal is to have no ice or snow on the pavement. d. The contractor must have personnel and equipment, including trucks, bobcats, spreaders, and plows sufficient to complete the work necessary to remove snow and ice in a reasonable time period. This means working outside of 9-5. e. The contractor should apply a chemical to clear areas to prevent slipping. f. The contractor must obtain prior approval from the Housing Authority before applying chemical treatments including salt or cinders. Additional chemical treatments may be requested by the Authority. g. The contractor is responsible for all damage caused to the Housing Authority-owned or managed property or tenant property caused by the contractor's equipment or work practices. h. Hourly rates for snow removal shall not vary according to the time of day that work will be performed. i. All plowing vehicles must be registered, insured, and meet all Missouri Department of Transportation Vehicle Requirements. j. The contractor shall perform all work neatly and professionally. Question Deadline 02/01/2024 at 4:30 PM CT Written questions about the Request for Proposal may be submitted to information@jchamo.org. Notice of Award-On or about Friday, January 23, 2024.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.