Church Street Marketplace Snow Removal

FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD, CONTRACTOR SHALL: Provide plowing and removal of snow each season (October - April), for three fiscal years, from FY 24 - FY 26; Area to be plowed: - Church Street Marketplace District, the four blocks of Church Street, in Burlington, Vermont, between Main and Pearl Streets, excluding the nine foot right of way which Church Street Marketplace staff will maintain; and as far into the side streets - Pearl, Cherry, Bank, College and Main - as the Marketplace pavers exist; - Parking lot behind Homeport (52 Church Street) from the entrance at Cherry Street to the retaining wall at the furthest edge 50 Church Street (currently Banana Republic). Charge a fixed price for each season; Develop a work plan designated each year by coordinating and attending a walk about with Marketplace's maintenance supervisor or their designee; Place rubber tips on plow blades, so as not to damage CSM bricks, manhole covers, granite blocks, and tree cobblestones; Be responsible for the provision of backup plowing and removal of equipment in the event of breakdowns or other unforeseen circumstances; Be responsible for monitoring the snow accumulation on the CSM and plow only when the CSM has received 1" of snow or greater; Make arrangements to remove all snow, as specified and directed above, within 36 hours after the completion of the plowing, unless otherwise directed to remove or not to remove the snow; Remove snow to within not more than six feet of all obstructions except trees. The radius around trees shall not be less than three feet. The removal of snow, if affected, from those areas, shall be accomplished by CSM staff; Remove snow piles from the CSM at any time of day or evening, unless otherwise requested. Agree to adhere to safety practices in regard to pedestrians when removing snow during normal hours of business for CSM shops and restaurants; Provide supervision at all times when the contractor is present on the CSM to ensure efficient performance of work; Meet for a physical walk through of the CSM with the Marketplace's maintenance supervisor or their designee to determine damage and quality assessment of work performed after each removal; Coordinate all work with the Marketplace's maintenance supervisor or their designee; The Church Street Marketplace (CSM) is seeking proposals for snow plowing and removal services on the Church Street Marketplace District (Church Street between Main & Pearl Streets). The Church Street Marketplace intends to enter a three-year contract for services beginning in October 2023, and expiring after April 2026. Questions can be submitted through email to Director Kara Alnasrawi at the e-mail below by May 22, 2023. Responses will be posted on the Church Street Marketplace online by May 25, 2023.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.