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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for snow removal services at the National Weather Service Marquette Weather Forecast Office in Negaunee, Michigan. The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform snow removal operations at the facility located at 112 Airpark Drive South, with services commencing December 1, 2026. The contract includes a base year (12/01/26 – 11/30/27) and four option years extending through November 30, 2031. Core service months are November through April, with occasional services needed in May, September, and October.
The contractor must perform snow removal when two or more inches of snow falls or upon request by the Meteorologist-In-Charge (MIC), with a two-hour response requirement for requested services and a four-inch maximum accumulation threshold. Scope of work includes plowing the access road, parking lot, entrance drive, and all paved surfaces; clearing sidewalks to building entry ways and equipment areas; applying ice-melting granules safe for vegetation and surfaces; removing excess snow to reduce drifting and visibility obstructions; ensuring trash removal vehicle access; and applying salt at the MIC's discretion. The contractor bears full responsibility for any damages, injuries, or losses resulting from its negligent performance. Non-conforming services must be corrected at no additional cost, with potential contract price reduction or termination for default if defects are not expeditiously remedied. Invoicing shall be submitted monthly in arrears through IPP.gov, with Ryan Metzger serving as the MIC and invoice approver point of contact (906-475-5782, ryan.metzger@noaa.gov).
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National Weather Service (NWS) Statement of Work (SOW)
Marquette Weather Forecast Office Snow Removal
Scope:
The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, tools and supervision for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for snow removal as specified herein. All equipment, materials, and supplies shall be furnished by the contractor, unless otherwise specified, and properly stored in the area designated by the Meteorologist-In-Charge (MIC) or designated representative.
Location:
National Weather Service Marquette Weather Forecast Office 112 Airpark Dr. S.
Negaunee, MI 49866
Period of Performance:
Services shall start December 1, 2026. Core months for service are November through April;
however, occasionally services are needed in May, September, and October.
Base Year: 12/01/26 – 11/30/27 Option Year 1: 12/01/27 – 11/30/28 Option Year 2: 12/01/28 – 11/30/29 Option Year 3: 12/01/29 – 11/30/30 Option Year 4: 12/01/30 – 11/30/31
Description of Work:
The contractor shall perform snow removal when two (2) or more inches of snow falls, or upon request by the MIC. Contractor shall not allow snow to accumulate over four (4) inches. When requested, the snow removal shall be performed within two hours of the request. Snow removal shall include:
1. Plowing of the access road from Airport Road to the parking lot, the parking lot of the main facility, including entrance drive and all paved surfaces, but excluding the locations where vehicles are parked at the time when work is performed. If the contractor is requested to come and plow, we shall request parked vehicles be moved to plowed areas to allow thorough snow removal.
2. The sidewalks to all entry ways of the building. Also, the sidewalk to the instrument equipment and to the storage/generator building.
3. Once snow has been removed from designated sidewalks and around all exterior doors, the Contractor shall apply an application of ice melting granules that will not kill grass and/or shrubs or damage concrete and asphalt surfaces.
4. As necessary to reduce drifting and increase visibility, remove or push back excess snow from along the access road and parking lot utilizing a front end loader.
5. The snow shall be plowed to allow trash removal vehicles access to the trash dumpster.
6. Application of salt on the parking lot and/or access road shall be done at the discretion of the MIC or designated Government representative.
Responsibility for Loss, Damage, Death, or Injury:
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Government will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to the contractor's equipment, or death of or injury to the contractor's personnel, or for the death of, or injury to persons or for damages to property resulting from contractor's negligent performance under this contract. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or properties that occur as a result of his fault or negligence, or the fault or negligence of his employees or agents, while performing the requirements of this contract.
Inspections and Acceptance:
If any of the services do not conform to the contract requirements, the Government may require the contractor to perform the services again in conformity with the contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. If the defects in services are not corrected by performance, the Government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.
If the contractor fails to expeditiously take the necessary action to ensure that further performance will be in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may terminate the contract for default.
Invoicing:
Vendor shall bill in IPP.gov on a monthly basis in arrears for the service provided.
Government Point of Contacts:
MIC: Ryan Metzger, 906-475-5782, ryan.metzger@noaa.gov Site Visit POC: Jerry Hill, 906-475-5782 Technical POC: Ryan Metzger, 906-475-5782, ryan.metzger@noaa.gov Invoice Approver POC: Ryan Metzger, 906-475-5782, ryan.metzger@noaa.gov
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