QuestionsAndAnswersRFQ12148418Q0004.pdf

RFQ#12148418Q0004

Questions and Answers

11/22/2017

Q1: Are certified snow reports required? NO certified reports required.

Q2: Is Bidder required to mark all curbs, medians and Fire hydrants, etc. with snow markers? Yes awarded contractor is responsible for marking all features.

....Before first snowfall if possible?

Q3: Is there a designated space to allow for salt bin storage and/or staging equipment allowed on site? Would need to be negotiated depending on what is being requested.

Q4: What was the value of the last option year contract? Last contract was not the same specification as this one. Contractor are encouraged to provide their own independent estimates.

Q5: If the last contract was not a firm fixed price monthly, what was the per push rate and how often was the average number of service calls per month? (Per the Farmer’s Almanac we are looker at higher than normal snowfalls the winter especially in MAY). Last contract was not the same specification as this one. Contractor are encouraged to provide their own independent estimates.

Q6: Who was the last vendor that performed the service? R.M Piper

Q7: The contract states (not just a recommendation) that “snow shall be plowed with steel cutting edge plows on pavement and cement walkways”. A snow blower cannot be used on walkways? Yes a snow blower or any method may be used as long as it does not cause damage and fully removes material that is required.