Snow Removal Services at UWM UPark Off Campus Parking Lot

The snow removal services multi-award vehicle established by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides comprehensive winter maintenance services for the UPark off-campus parking lot located at 4300 N. Humboldt Blvd. The contract covers approximately 270,000 square feet of asphalt surface, with snow removal services triggered after 2 inches of accumulation. Services are exclusively performed between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM Monday through Friday, encompassing plowing, shoveling, and salt application to ensure parking lot accessibility and safety during winter months.

The contract is awarded to Property Solutions Contracting, owned by Andrew Novak, and runs for an initial one-year term from October 15, 2021, through October 14, 2022, with potential for three additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Pricing is structured with tiered rates based on snow depth, ranging from $375 for 1-2.9 inches to $1,800 for 10 inches or higher, and includes supplementary service rates such as $95 per hour for plowing, $45 per hour for shoveling, and $0.09 per pound for salt application. The contract covers the State of Wisconsin, specifically Milwaukee, and allows for potential cooperative purchasing by other municipalities, providing flexibility for broader governmental use.