Ridley School District Administrative Offices 901 Morton Avenue Folsom, Pennsylvania 19033 (610) 534-1900 #1126 (610) 461-7083 Fax Frank DeMarco [email protected] Assistant Business Manager
Request for Proposal – Snow Removal Services
RFP Overview This Request for Proposal (RFP) documents the Ridley School District’s requirements for Snow Removal Services for the 2020-21 school year and is subject to annual review at the conclusion of the season.
This RFP is intended to allow the Ridley School District a basis for evaluating and selecting the proposal best suited to the District’s needs. The acceptance of a proposal does not obligate the Ridley School District to purchase snow removal services from any supplier who submits a proposal. Ridley School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. All costs for proposal preparation are the responsibility of the vendor. After receipt of the proposal, and prior to signing a contract, Ridley School District reserves the right to modify the services to be received by adding or deleting services.
Instructions 1. Sealed proposals will be received at the Business Office of the Ridley School District no later than Tuesday December 15th, 2020 2. All proposals shall be sealed and addressed to: Mr. Frank DeMarco, Assistant Business Manager Ridley School District 901 Morton Avenue, Suite 100 Folsom, PA 19033 3. No proposal shall be entertained unless properly signed by an authorized agent of the company or member of the firm submitting the proposal. 4. Suppliers are required to take a guided tour of the District grounds on Tuesday December 8th at 9 a.m. starting at Ridley High school. Contact for tours: Mr. Harry (Bud) Crouse, Director of Facilities 610-534-1900 x1110 [email protected] 5. Suppliers should include in their proposal a list of the cost for snow removal services at each individual building, as well as the entire district as a whole. 6. All prospective bidders must provide a Certificate of Insurance for operation liability and workers compensation. 7. Suppliers are required to demonstrate their ability and experience in successfully delivering snow removal services similar to those requested by a school district. These specifications have a standard that all references have a minimum rating of “acceptable performance.” Each proposer shall submit as part of proposal all current snow removal contracts to a maximum of 25. Educational facility contracts preferred but not required. All references to be complete with name, contact individual, location, phone number, and type of facility. 8. Suppliers attending grounds tour must follow District’s health guidelines listed in packet and on our website at www.ridleysd.org/news/c_o_v_i_d-19_information
It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.
Overview of the District Facilities and Snow Removal Requirements Ridley School District has seven Elementary Schools, one Middle School, one High School, one Community Center, one Services Center, one off-site rental, and one Bus Yard.
Amosland Elementary School Lakeview Elementary School Ridley High School Eddystone Elementary School Leedom Elementary School Ridley Community Center Edgewood Elementary School Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley Services Center Grace Park Elementary School Ridley Middle School Mary’s House (707 Eddystone Ave) Bus Yard (Located on Community Transit property in Eddystone)
The following are the required snow removal services for this request for proposal:
At the direction of the Director of Facilities:
1. Plow and clear all driveways, parking areas, and playground areas for safe travel. Must be completed two hours prior to opening of school or weekend activities. 2. Shovel, snow blow, and clear all snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, and other areas for safe travel and entrance into buildings. Must be completed two hours prior to opening of school or weekend activities. 3. Distribute salt on all areas plowed and shoveled including driveways, parking areas, and sidewalks. Calcium chloride salt only, not blends on the sidewalks and steps. Rock Salt to be used on the parking lot. 4. Snow shall be piled in designated areas of the parking lots and driveways as to not limit access to the facilities. Snow is not to be piled against any exterior doors. 5. All dumpster areas shall be clear of snow and ice to allow staff to dispose of trash and for vendor to empty dumpsters. 6. When finished, the parking lot and walkways should be clear of all snow and ice.
It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.
TOTAL COST BY LOCATION
Amosland Elementary School $ ______Eddystone Elementary School $ ______Edgewood Elementary School $ ______Grace Park Elementary School $ ______Lakeview Elementary School & Middle School $ ______Leedom Elementary School $______Woodlyn Elementary School $ ______High School, Community Center, & Services Center $ ______Mary’s House (707 Eddystone Ave Eddystone) $ ______Bus Yard ( Eddystone) $ ______
TOTAL COST $ ______
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It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.