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Facilities staff say snow contractors fell short during February storms; district to revise RFP and oversight
Summary
Facilities staff told the Board of Alders’ Education Committee that snow‑removal contractors failed to meet performance expectations in multiple February events. Officials said they will change contracting language, improve inspections and seek stronger equipment/manpower requirements for next season.
New Haven Public Schools facilities staff updated the Board of Alders’ Education Committee on Feb. 26 about snow‑removal performance this winter and said repeated contractor shortcomings will prompt changes in contracting and oversight.
Mike Carter, a district facilities official, told Alders the facilities office logged about 12 snow/ice events this fiscal year (totaling about 16.7 inches of accumulation in its accounting) and that five contracted vendors were responsible for school lot and walkway clearing by zone. Carter and Superintendent Dr. Madeline Negron said several contractors did not meet the standards specified in the district’s request…
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