SCOPE OF WORK:
The success of the RFP will be derived from the detail in the scope of work and RFP requirements. Identifying your needs and putting plans in place that reduce snow piling and over-servicing is crucial to your RFP initiative. Understanding the snow pricing models from the “Best Practices for Snow Removal. Part 3” will give you a greater advantage when allocating service plans across geographical borders. The cost of snow plowing and deicing, depending on where you are across the United States varies from .002 cents a square foot to upwards of .015 cents per square foot. Putting specific pricing plans in place will save your company’s bottom line thousands of dollars in snow removal costs. A snow removal site which has a planned pricing model can be very cost effective versus having to contact an emergency vendor during a snow storm and pay a high hourly rate for an emergency service. An example is if your lot is 150,000 sq. ft. and you have a “event pricing” model and let’s say you’re paying $1800.00 for 1-3 inches you know exactly what you are paying and can budget based on ten year forecasts.
Setting the standard in your scope of work is vital. Identifying your exact cost is crucial to minimizing project cost overruns. Identifying project material types and quantities provides accountability across the board. The scope of work should be as clear and concise as possible. Implementing predetermined materials, quantities, de icier types, manufacture specifications, and work flows will prevent inadequate materials or installation methods from being utilized by partner vendors. Thus, it will raise the bar and set the standard for the work that will take place on your properties. This will also enhance the safety of the cliental at each location. The other benefit is that all locations will have the same quality of service and thus protect your brand across the board.
