J29 SOW - Snow and Ice Removal.pdf

Scope of Work

Snow and Ice Removal

The Contractor shall perform snow and ice removal services including removing snow and ice from entrances, steps, landings, sidewalks, vehicular courts, driveways, plaza areas, roadways, parking areas, handicapped accessibility areas and approaches as part of the standard service.

This also includes application of snow melt or sand, as necessary. This does not include snow and ice removal requiring snowplows or other heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, bobcats. Services requiring this equipment are Above Standard and will be ordered as needed using line-item pricing.

• The Contractor shall clear snow and ice before the normal building operating hours.

Furthermore, the Contractor shall clear snow and ice during normal building operating hours and is authorized to divert work to accomplish the task as approved by the

COR. The Contractor shall notify the CO or their designee of the diversion within one

(1) hour. The CO or their designee retains the right to determine what type of services and the duration of diverted services for the removal of snow and ice.

• The GSA Ordering Official may order additional snow and ice removal services outside of normal building operating hours (i.e., weekends, holidays). The task order shall reflect the days and hours required for snow and ice removal.

• The Contractor shall submit a detailed snow removal plan that meets the needs of the

GSA. At a minimum, the snow removal plan shall include the following items:

o Equipment o Personnel o Snow and Ice removal locations including priority, removal method and event triggers o Approved materials and chemicals o Safety plan o Notification procedures

Chemicals and/or sand shall be used to reduce safety hazards due to ice and snow. All chemicals used shall be certified by EPA’s ‘Safer Choice.’ Products with no comparable substitute shall comply with Federal specifications and local codes and be approved by the CO or their designee prior to the first inclement weather event. No sodium chloride or calcium chloride salt shall be used due to environmental risk. Less disruptive chemicals such as magnesium chloride, potassium acetate, and potassium chloride are viable alternatives. The Contractor shall ensure there is an adequate supply of chemicals and sand on site or readily available to cover unexpected snow and ice occurrences. Materials shall be stored in a secondary containment and the area around the storage is to be kept clean of spillage. The snow removal plan shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements in C.18 Contractor Submittals/Deliverables Chart.