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Resolution to Approve a General Services Contract with Target Facility Management L.L.C. for Sidewalk Snow Removal Services (Not-to-Exceed $150,000.00 ITB 4758)
Memorandum
Attached for Council review and action is a resolution to approve a general services contract with Target Facility Management L.L.C. in the amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00.00 for sidewalk snow removal services.
Snow removal on city-maintained sidewalks within the right of way has historically been performed by the Parks Department for Public Works. Parks staff remain congruently tasked with clearing snow from sidewalks and parking lots at all parks and parks facilities and performing facility maintenance. Said tasks frequently result in competing interests, subsequently reducing available staff to perform timely snow removal from pedestrian facilities within the right of way. Public Works developed an invitation to bid seeking contracted sidewalk snow removal support to clear snow from said facilities to provide improved efficiency.
Bid specifications include services to perform sidewalk snow removal for scattered sidewalks and midblock crosswalks during winter precipitation events with total snow accumulation depths greater than 1" and/or areas receiving freezing rain. Contractors will also be required to have identified sidewalks and midblock crosswalks maintained within eight (8) hours of the end of a winter precipitation event.
The invitation to bid was advertised on the City's website and on the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website. Four (4) proposals were received and publicly opened on November 20, 2024. Target Facility Management L.L.C. was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder for sidewalk snow removal services.
Staff recommends that City Council approve a contract with Target Facility Management L.L.C. for sidewalk snow removal services. Target Facility Management L.L.C. complies with the City's Non-Discrimination, Conflict of Interest and L...
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