The contract is for snow removal services at two properties for the 2017-2018 season. The services include maintaining a safe exterior environment by removing snow and ice and applying de-icing materials as needed. The selection of the contractor was based on a combination of factors, including experience, workload, equipment, and fees. However, RPU decided to handle the snow removal internally for the 2017/18 season.
• The contract was initially open for bidding, with a deadline for submission of proposals.
• A pre-bid conference was held on July 19, 2017, at the Rochester Public Utilities office.
• The contract period was from September 1, 2017, to July 31, 2018.
• RPU decided to keep the work in-house after considering all options.