Snow & Ice Control Services - Shelters and Supportive Housing

The Halifax Regional Municipality is soliciting quotations for snow and ice control services for shelters and supportive housing sites, including locations such as St Patrick’s Church, Halifax Modulars, Waverley Inn, and various pallet shelter villages. The scope of work requires the vendor to keep parking lots, entrances, exits, walkways, and critical infrastructure areas completely clear of snow and ice. Key operational requirements include mandatory pre-salting before every event, coordinating with site operators prior to arrival, and maintaining detailed monthly snow logs for invoicing. Bidders must complete site inspections to document existing deficiencies by November 1st and adhere to specific quality and performance standards. The contract is divided into two groups, and the award will be based on the best value, with significant weight placed on the lowest total cost and the nationality of the bidder. Successful vendors must provide a performance bond equal to at least 50 percent of the first-year contract price if the total contract value exceeds 100,000 dollars. Additionally, suppliers must comply with the Halifax Supplier Code of Conduct, maintain Workers Compensation Board registration, and provide necessary insurance. Invoices are submitted monthly and must include detailed logs and purchase order information for payment within 30 days. Failure to meet performance standards may result in liquidated damages based on a percentage of the total contract value.