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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Snow plowing/removal for Ionia Public Schools parking lots, driveways and sidewalks as prescribed in Schedule A of this document. will cover the 2024-2025 through the 2026-2027 snow removal seasons. Piling of excess snow will be permitted only in areas specified by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The School District is responsible for determining the schedule for the removal of piled or excess snow. The School District will also be responsible for each building's immediate entries and the salting of walks. These services may be provided by the vendor in case of emergency or when deemed necessary by the Director of Facilities and as mutually agreed upon, but exclusive from this RFP. School District employees may assist in snow removal during the school day as needed to ensure safety of the district. Snow plowing/removal shall occur when there is snowfall in excess of 1.5 inches of heavy snow or 2 inches of "fluff" or light snow. Vendor is to operate before school openings in the morning. Deadlines are designated in Schedule A of this document. Vendor may be called in for additional plowing/removal at the rate specified herein. Parties shall cooperate with each other as best as possible in plowing activities. Partially cleared lots will be paid on an hourly basis per Schedule A of this document. Maintenance of Worker Compensation insurance, property and liability insurance (minimum $500,000 single occurrence), and auto insurance (minimum $500,000 single occurrence) is required. Review and acceptance of certification of such shall be made by the Superintendent or his/her designee prior to implementation of this contract. Vendor shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to School District property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used. The Board of Education or their designee reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. The Board of Education or their designee shall also have the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received and to accept bids which, in his/her judgment are in the best interest of the district. Alternate bids may be considered. General Conditions In the case that the Vendor cannot meet the deadlines in Schedule A of this document, the School District may contract out or perform clearing duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred. In the case that School District employees perform the work, the vendor will pay all School District labor costs for snow plowing/removal specified in Schedule A of this document plus $.67 per mile driven in association with this labor. Furthermore, any operator leaving the parking lot in an unsatisfactory condition will be required to return and complete the job with no additional compensation.