Snow Removal Statement of Work

National Weather Service (NWS)
Statement of Work (SOW)
Marquette Weather Forecast Office Snow Removal
Scope:
The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, tools and supervision for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for snow removal as specified herein. All equipment, materials, and supplies shall be furnished by the contractor, unless otherwise specified, and properly stored in the area designated by the Meteorologist-In-Charge (MIC) or designated representative.
Location:
National Weather Service
Marquette Weather Forecast Office
112 Airpark Dr. S.
Negaunee, MI 49866
Period of Performance:
Services shall start December 1, 2026. Core months for service are November through April; however, occasionally services are needed in May, September, and October. Base Year:
12/01/26 – 11/30/27
Option Year 1: 12/01/27 – 11/30/28
Option Year 2: 12/01/28 – 11/30/29
Option Year 3: 12/01/29 – 11/30/30
Option Year 4: 12/01/30 – 11/30/31

Description of Work:
The contractor shall perform snow removal when two (2) or more inches of snow falls, or upon request by the MIC. Contractor shall not allow snow to accumulate over four (4) inches. When requested, the snow removal shall be performed within two hours of the request. Snow removal shall include:
1. Plowing of the access road from Airport Road to the parking lot, the parking lot of the main facility, including entrance drive and all paved surfaces, but excluding the locations where vehicles are parked at the time when work is performed. If the contractor is requested to come and plow, we shall request parked vehicles be moved to plowed areas to allow thorough snow removal.
2. The sidewalks to all entry ways of the building. Also, the sidewalk to the instrument equipment and to the storage/generator building.
3. Once snow has been removed from designated sidewalks and around all exterior doors, the Contractor shall apply an application of ice melting granules that will not kill grass and/or shrubs or damage concrete and asphalt surfaces.

4. As necessary to reduce drifting and increase visibility, remove or push back excess snow

from along the access road and parking lot utilizing a front end loader. 5. The snow shall be plowed to allow trash removal vehicles access to the trash dumpster. 6. Application of salt on the parking lot and/or access road shall be done at the discretion of

the MIC or designated Government representative.

Responsibility for Loss, Damage, Death, or Injury: