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Council discusses snow-plow backup vendors, response times and pricing
Summary
Council and staff reviewed backup snow-plowing contracts and vendor readiness after recent ice storms; vendors mentioned include 'Hometown' and others, with discussion of vehicle capability, relative pricing and response-time concerns.
Council and public works staff discussed arrangements for backup snow-plowing and hauling during severe storms. Staff described pre-treatment with salt and mixed sand/salt, said they tried to mirror county operations during the last storm and that some vendors would be a later resort because they would complete other jobs first. Vendors referenced included Hometown (noted for heavier equipment) and other local firms; staff said some firms did not return plowing quotes.
Council and staff discussed response-time expectations if a contractor’s vehicle broke down and noted the practical limits during multi-day storms and when staff are short-handed. Pricing comparisons were referenced in the transcript (examples cited as $1.25 and $1.55 for certain bids) and staff emphasized the need to look at comparable units (truck with plow) when evaluating bids.
