This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to enter into a service agreement for snow and ice removal services on roadways, parking lots, pedestrian walkways and other areas at the Jodrey State Fish Pier located at State Fish Pier, Gloucester, MA 01930, as needed on an on-call basis. All inquiries concerning this RFQ, including questions regarding contract period, routes or special conditions, and any responses to the RFQ shall be directed to Ms. Hennigar. Deadline for Questions: Thursday, September 21, 2023 by 2:00 PM Response to Questions: Friday, September 22, 2023 Contract Duration: From approximately November 15, 2023 through May 31, 2024, as required. Massachusetts Development Finance Agency ("Mass Development") reserves the right to change this RFQ, cancel the RFQ, accept or reject any or all responses or any part or parts thereof, to waive any defects informalities and minor irregularities, reject any and all responses; and to award the contract as required under applicable regulations. No costs of responding to this RFQ or any addenda or other documents or attendance at meetings in connection with this RFQ shall be reimbursed by Mass Development. Contract Description: On-call service agreement for snow and ice plowing/removal services on roadways, parking lots, pedestrian walkways, piers, floating docks, gangways and other areas at the Jodrey State Fish Pier. Work will be on an on-call basis pursuant to the instructions of the authorized supervisor. Submittal of a quote does not guarantee responding or participating contractor's work or payment for services. All snow and ice shall be removed in accordance with the priority and timeframe set forth AT THE DIRECTION OF PIER MANAGEMENT OR OTHER AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE The contractor must report to the designated work location at the time and date requested by Mass Development for a storm event. Failure to adhere to Mass Development's snow removal standards may result in the cancellation of the service agreement. Travel time to and fromthe work locations will not be allowed or paid under this service agreement. Work will be accomplished under the direction of a Mass Development supervisor. Scope of Work: Work under this service agreement shall commence and proceed as necessitated by winter weather events on an on-call basis and pursuant to the instructions of an authorized supervisor. Snow is to
be plowed from the entrance of the Pier to the end of the pier and areas as described below:
o Ensuring that all roadways, parking areas, East Pier, West Pier and Finger Pier will be plowed.
o Ensuring no more than 3" of snow to be allowed to accumulate when storm conditions permit.
o Each roadway and parking area shall be cleared of snow to the full width of the street ("curb to curb")
and all intersecting corners pushed back, unless other directed by the supervisor on duty. o Ensure all catch basins and fire hydrants are free of snow and ice.
o Ensuring all loading dock bays at 3 State Fish Pier and the Link Room are cleared to the bay doors.
o Ensuring parking area and door entrances of 2 State Fish Pier are clear of snow.
o Ensuring the North Wharf is cleared of snow and all entrances to the same are accessible.
o Salting all roadways, as directed and as needed, including the North Wharf, East & West Piers and Finger Pier.
o Ensuring emergency vehicles have access to the Pier at all times.
o Making snow shoveling available to clear the Floating Docks and access ramp to the same.
o Treat roadways as needed with salt or calcium chloride to mitigate roadway icing conditions.
o Contractor shall only apply sand at the discretion of Pier Management.
o Contractor is not required to open up curb cuts to private property.
o Contractor shall not pile snow in or on waterways, storm water infrastructure, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, crosswalks, curb cuts, driveway openings, or private property.
o Snow removal and storage shall be done in such a manner so as not to create puddling during melting or cause damage to private property or state owned infrastructure including irrigation
systems, plantings, trees, paving, curbing, benches, light poles, and other site infrastructure.
o Contractor is required to repair all damage to property including landscaping caused by the contractor's snow and ice maintenance.
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