Barnes_Snow_Questions_Set_1.docx

QUESTIONS SET #1 FROM POTENTIAL BIDDERS

CONTRACT FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL AT THE BARNES BUILDING COMPLEX, BOSTON MA

AUTHOR: Raymond Prisk, Director of Public Works USAG Fort Devens on 12/20/2017

1. The scope of work states that the areas to be treated and clear include parking lots 1,3,4 and 5, Inman Street between the Barnes Building and the Fargo Building, the sidewalk and walkways area the Barnes building to include the E street walkway from parking Lot 3 to the Barnes Building. 4. Specific Tasks states that there are 5 separate lots. This does not include parking lot 2, is that correct?

RESPONSE: Snow is to be removed from four (4) Parking Lots 1, 3, 4, and 5 and from Inman Street. Snow removal in Parking Lot 2 is not included in the statement of work requirements.

2. Where in parking lot 4 will the snow be stored? Back by the buildings shown in the map?

RESPONSE: Facing Parking Lot 4 from E Street, the snow would be stored in back right (southeast) quarter of the lot near the small building.

3. Is anything supposed to be done to the grassy areas shown in the map?

RESPONSE: None. Snow can be piled on to the grassy areas of Parking Lots 3, 4 and 5.

4. What is the total size of the areas that must be hand shoveled?

RESPONSE: Physical measurement of the hand shoved areas is not available at this time.

5. How many lineal feet of fence is there?

RESPONSE: 4,197 linear feet.

6. Can the snow be removed from the fence using equipment or must that be hand shoveled?

RESPONSE: Snow can be removed using equipment or hand. Damage by equipment will need to be repair by and at the expense of the contractor. Snow should not be piled against the fence.

7. If we are called out more than 1 time in the 24 hour period of a snow and ice event do we get paid for the snow depth at the time of each plow or are we only paid 1 time for the depth of the total event no matter how many times we were called to plow?

RESPONSE: Paragraph 2.2 defines a Snow and Ice Event as the 24 hours period between 1800 hours (6:00 pm) until 1800 hours the next day. You will paid for amount of snow fall during that period. Snow measurements are based upon NOAA’s measurement for Boston Logan Airport. You are paid one time for snow clearing during that period as according to the amount of inches of snow 1 to 6, 7 to 10, 11 to 15, or 16+. If snow continues past 1800 hours or a second event starts later, snow removal is billed as a separate event.