Norway – Snow-clearing services – Snow clearing and winter operations on municipal roads in Valle municipality

Description

Background Valle municipality needs to enter into a new contract for snow clearing and winter operations on municipal roads. The procurement will be carried out as the municipality needs more predictable stand-by in the winter season and the current system does not adequately cover the municipality ́s needs. The objective of the procurement is to ensure safe, stable and reliable winter operations on the municipality ́s road network. It is particularly important for the municipality to maintain availability on central roads, including roads of importance for schools and welfare services. Tenderers must therefore assume that the assignment has requirements for stand-by, availability and ability for quick follow-up throughout the winter season. Description of the assignment The procurement is for one total contract for snow clearing and winter operations on municipal roads in Valle municipality, with a total duration of up to 4 years. The assignment includes snow clearing of roads, gritting at uncompacted conditions and removal of snow masses if needed. The delivery shall ensure that the municipality has access to 24 hour stand-by in the winter season and that the necessary measures can be implemented quickly when weather and driving conditions require it. The assignment comprises all operative winter operations within the contract ́s extent, and school and welfare roads shall be prioritised as a part of the delivery. Further requirements for execution, response time and prioritising are stated in the requirement specification.

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