This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Rochester, Minnesota. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Rochester Public Works Department is seeking proposals for professional services from qualified, insured contractors to complete a variety of on-call maintenance activities for snow and ice removal on sidewalks and pedestrian ramps located at corner lots in the City of Rochester. Sidewalks will be located residential, commercial and industrial frontage. The proposed contract duration will be three (3) winter seasons beginning this calendar year. The scope of services that is anticipated to be completed under this contract. On-Call Snow and Ice Removal on Sidewalks: To be completed at a frequency and extent of on-call services in response to complaints received by Public Works, but not to exceed thirty-five (35) separate parcels in a single 24- hour period. The extent of snow and ice removal will correspond to each parcel's sidewalk frontage. This will require the use of motorized and non-motorized equipment: snow blowers, shovels, ice chippers, sand and other methods may be needed. The use of salt is prohibited The contractor shall respond to requirements in a timely manner and maintain daily communications with Public Works to address any issues that may arise or to report any problems observed on the job site. The contractor shall ensure its staff is sufficiently trained to provide consistent and professional services. Snow and ice removed from sidewalk frontage are to be placed in the abutting property owner's front yard or boulevard and not illegally dispersed into city streets. The contractor must communicate with property owners or residents in a respectful and professional manner. Public Works will meet with the contractor at least once per season at the onset of the winter to address any unforeseen issues, but Public Works will be available through the year to answer contractor questions or concerns. Additionally, Public Works will conduct periodic inspections to verify that work is completed in a satisfactory and timely manner. 11/09/2021 Deadline for submittal of emailed questions @ 4:30 p.m 11/10/2021 Responses to questions emailed @ 4:30 p.m. 12/06/2021 City Council Award of Contract 12/13/2021 Notice to Proceed, pending insurance & bond submission