Snow Removal for the County Animal Shelter

This contract provides snow‑removal and salting services for the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter during the 2022 winter season. The County required a competitive informal RFB, selected a single vendor, and set detailed performance triggers (e.g., work begins after 1 inch of snowfall, all driveways cleared before the 8:30 a.m. opening). The scope includes routine plowing, salting of driveways and walkways, rapid response to additional requests, and full site cleanup. The contractor must maintain extensive insurance coverage (CGL, auto, umbrella, workers’ comp, and sexual‑abuse endorsements) with the County named as additional insured and a waiver of subrogation. All labor, equipment, fuel, and materials must be included in an all‑inclusive rate, and the vendor must designate a single point of contact and comply with Ohio state regulations. • Service window: Winter 2022 ending May 1 2022; trigger at 1 inch snowfall; clearance before 8:30 a.m. each day. • Insurance requirements: $1 M CGL per occurrence, $1 M auto, $1 M umbrella, workers’ comp, and sexual‑abuse coverage; carriers must be A‑M Best A‑VII or higher. • Procurement: Informal Request for Bids (RFB), single‑award, lowest‑and‑best‑overall‑price; award amount $15,000.