If you have questions regarding this proposal, you must submit them in writing to josephd@manchesterha.org no later than 2:00 pm (EST) on October 2, 2023. The Manchester Housing Authority seeks a company to provide snow removal services to the complexes listed above from December 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. MHA reserves the right to renew initial contract for full one (1) year terms to a maximum through the 2027-2028 snow removal season (October 2024 - May 2027). MHA will require the selected vendor to provide the snow removal services set forth below and furnish all equipment, personnel, and other materials necessary to provide such snow removal and deicing services. Services include but are not limited to snow removal in parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways when snow levels reach 2" (two inches) in depth, according to reliable weather forecasts. After the lots, walkways, and sidewalks have been cleared of snow, all areas must then have snow/ice melting compound applied. The contractor(s) must start clearing properties within 2 hours once the snow levels reach 2" (two inches) in depth. Under icing conditions and failing temperatures, the contractor will apply ice melting compounds to all sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots. Such materials will be used sparingly and not as the sole means of snow removal. Labor and equipment costs to apply snow/ice melting compound and anti-skid materials are to be included in your minimum price for each property. It is important to note that the parking lots will not be empty, and the selected company will need to remove the snow and apply snow/ice melting compound around and in between these vehicles. The contractor will clear around fire hydrants and postal mailboxes located within our property rights-of-way. This also includes sidewalks and walkways at these locations. Contractor will immediately alert MHA if property is damaged or vandalized in any way that is an immediate threat to public safety. To all practical extent, MHA wishes to maintain safe and accessible communities for MHA, its residents, employees, and guests. This includes a safe means of entry to exit from, and movement within the communities. All exits must be cleared, and snow melt applied. All locations for "melt off" piles need to be approved by community managers and can be established upon contract origination. The selected vendor will be contracted to a "hold harmless" clause and will provide recordkeeping including (but not limited to) location information, date and time, names and jobs of personnel doing the work, weather conditions, how it was done (and how much was spread) for any plowing, sanding, blowing, and salting, and any incident reports.