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TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council

FROM:

Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager/City Engineer

DATE:

November 12, 2024

SUBJECT:

Res 24-577 Approve Agreement with Winnebago Lawn & Snow, LLC for 2024/2025 Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal and Establish Rates for 2024/2025 Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal

BACKGROUND

The City of Oshkosh’s (City) Municipal Code, Section 25-68, requires residents to remove snow and ice from sidewalk and curb ramps abutting their property within twenty-four (24) hours of cessation of snowfall. Municipal Code Section 25-69 allows the City to remove the snow or ice and bill the property owner for the cost of removal. Each year, the Department of Public Works requests quotes for performing this work for the upcoming winter season.

ANALYSIS

The Department of Public Works advertised for quotations in the Oshkosh Northwestern for performing 2024/2025 snow and ice removal services for the City. A copy of the request for quote was e-mailed to three (3) contractors. Quotes were received from one (1) firm. The firm that bid to perform the work for the 2024/2025 winter season was Winnebago Lawn & Snow, LLC.

FISCAL IMPACT

The fees that will be charged by the Contractor for snow and ice removal for each property are billed to the individual property owner, resulting in no fiscal impact to the City. Property owners are charged for the work performed. The base price includes snow and ice removal for up to one hundred (100) feet. Additional fees are charged for longer distances, handicap ramps, and other special services. As a matter of reference, the charge for snow and ice removal for a lot with one hundred (100) feet of frontage will be $173. This includes an administrative fee. Please note that this cost is the same rate as the 2023-2024 rate.

RECOMMENDATION

The Department of Public Works recommends the Council award this agreement to Winnebago Lawn & Snow, LLC.

Attachments

RES 24-577

Winnebago Lawn & Snow proposal