Question(s) and Response - Part 2.pdf

QUESTION(s) & RESPONSE

W15QKN‐24‐Q‐5008 – SNOW & ICE REMOVAL SERVICES

READING, PA (PA086)

Part 2

1. Does SNOW REMOVAL 3” – 6”, 6”‐ 10”, 10”‐ 14” refer to clearing the LOT only?

Government Response: Reference the Site Map within document tled: “A achment 0002 –

PA086_SNOWREMOVALMAP_MAY2023” for Snow Removal Service areas to be Plowed and

Shoveled. Addi onally, reference “A achment 0001 – PWS‐Snow Removal‐FY24‐Version 1” paragraph 5. Specific Tasks, along with its sub‐paragraphs (5.1 through 5.12) for addi onal informa on.

2. Is the SNOW REMOVAL 14”+ line‐item a per inch price over 14”?

Government Response: No, this will be a Firm‐Fixed‐Price Contract.

3. Is the CLEAR SIDEWALKS Price point based on per service to SIDEWALKS only? (regardless of accumula on)?

Government Response: Yes, reference “A achment 0001 – PWS‐Snow Removal‐FY24‐Version 1” paragraph 5.1.8 Sidewalks, for addi onal informa on.

4. Does the ICE MELT AND SAND price point refer to a per applica on price to both LOT and

SIDEWALKS?

Government Response: Yes, reference “A achment 0001 – PWS‐Snow Removal‐FY24‐Version 1” paragraphs 5.1.10, Sand and/or Salt, and 5.1.11, On‐Call Sanding/Sal ng, for addi onal informa on.

5. If the service trigger to the LOT is 3” what services are completed prior to the accumula on reaching the service trigger to keep condi ons safe? Are we expected to impact the area to ensure safety at the property prior to the service trigger?

Government Response: Minimal to no ac on is taken by the personnel located at the site up to the 3” accumula on point. Vendor may be contacted to perform an Ice Melt/Salt service prior to reaching the 3” accumula on point, based on a case‐by‐case basis. No services are to be rendered without appropriate Government no fica on.