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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES
Bozeman City Facilities – FY26 – FY30
CITY OF BOZEMAN
Bozeman, MT
City of Bozeman
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
August 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Bozeman (City is seeking proposals from firms to provide
snow removal and management services for buildings managed by the City of Bozeman Facilities
Department.
Copies of the Request for Proposals are available on the City’s website.
All proposals must be provided as a single, searchable PDF document file and be submitted
digitally as an email attachment to the RFP Recipient email address below. Respondents are
advised that Recipient’s email attachment size limit is 25MB and that only one PDF file will be
allowed per response. The subject line of the transmittal email shall clearly identify the RFP title,
company name and due date/time. File sizes greater than 25MB in size may be uploaded to
bzncloud.bozeman.net upon special arrangement of the Recipient; however, it is the
respondent’s sole responsibility to ensure the file upload is completed, and that the Recipient is
separately notified via email of same, prior to the given deadline.
Deliver RFPs via email to the City Clerk by Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:00PM MST. It is
the sole responsibility of the proposing party to ensure that proposals are received prior to the
closing time as late submittals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
The email address for submission is: procurement@bozeman.net
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY
The City of Bozeman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Discrimination in the performance of any agreement awarded under this RFP on the basis of race,
color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity or disability is prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the hiring
and treatment of the awarded entity’s employees and to all subcontracts.
As such, each entity submitting under this notice shall include a provision wherein the submitting
entity, or entities, affirms in writing it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity or disability and which also recognizes the eventual contract will
contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this prohibition on
discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the submitting entity’s employees and
to all subcontracts.
In addition, pursuant to City Commission Resolution 5169, the entity awarded a contract under
this RFP and any subcontractors must abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104,
MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and affirm it will abide by the above and that it has visited the
State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website, or equivalent “best
practices publication and has read the material.
Any administrative questions regarding proposal procedures should be directed to: Mike Maas,
City Clerk (406 582-2321, procurement@bozeman.net.
Questions relating to the RFP should be directed to: Max Ziegler, Facilities Assistant
Superintendent (406 582-2439, wziegler@bozeman.net
DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this Saturday, July 26.
Mike Maas
City Clerk
City of Bozeman
For publication on:
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025
I.INTRODUCTION
The City of Bozeman (Owner), is seeking proposals from firms to provide snow removal and
management services for buildings managed by the City of Bozeman Facilities Department.
The Owner intends to enter into a contract with the selected firm that will include plowing and
removing snow from parking lots and sidewalks at City Facilities, application of sand and ice melt,
and onsite or offsite hauling and storage of accumulated snow and ice.
This RFP shall not commit the Owner to enter into an agreement, to pay any expenses incurred
in preparation of any response to this request, or to procure or contract for any supplies, goods
or services. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject all responses received as a result of
this RFP if it is in the Owner’s best interest to do so.
This procurement is governed by the laws of the State of Montana and venue for all legal
proceedings shall be in the 18th Judicial District Court, Gallatin County. By offering to perform
services under this RFP, all Submitters agree to be bound by the laws of the State of Montana
and of the Owner, including, but not limited to, applicable wage rates, payments, gross receipts
taxes, building codes, equal opportunity employment practices, safety, non-discrimination, etc.
II.PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION
The City of Bozeman Facilities Department manages public facilities owned by the City of
Bozeman. To provide a high level of service and ensure safe access to facilities for the public
and City staff, the Facilities Department contracts third party contractors to provide overnight
snow removal and management.
Snow removal contractors hired by the City of Bozeman Facilities Department are responsible
for overnight plowing and shoveling of parking lots and sidewalks, as well as applying sand and
ice melt as needed. If snow conditions require it, the contractor may be requested to haul snow
to on site or off site storage locations. Contractors are to provide all equipment, materials, and
staffing necessary to maintain the performance standardas of this scope of services.
To facilitate the bidding and distribute workload, this RFP breaks our portfolio of buildings into
three groups.
Group 1:
-Bozeman Public Library – 626 E Main St.
-Bozeman Senior Center – 807 N Tracy Ave.
-Bozeman Public Safety Center – 901 N Rouse Ave
Group 2:
-Bozeman City Hall – 121 N Rouse Ave
-Alfred Stiff Professional Building – 20 E Olive St
Group 3:
-Bozeman Fire Station 2 (New) – 575 W Kagy Blvd.
-Bozeman Fire Station 2 (Old) – 410 N Rouse Ave
-Bozeman Fire Station 3 – 1705 Vaquero Pkwy
Contrators responding to this RFP shall submit proposals for all buildings within a group, and
may submit proposals for any or all groups. These groups will not be further subdivided.
III.SCOPE OF SERVICES
Snow removal services are to be provided for all areas identified in the Snow Removal Plan
maps included in Attachments A, B, and C.
The general conditions for snow removal services under this contract are as follows:
1.General Conditions:
a.Billing will be on an itemized basis for each service and each site independently.
If more than one site is part of the contract each site will be invoiced separately.
b.Snow removal for parking lots shall occur when snow accumulation is one (1) inch
or greater and ½ inch for the sidewalks.
c.Snow removal from all sidewalks shall be completed prior to 8 a.m., or within four
hours after any snow or ice deposit. Snow will be disposed of in Snow Removal
Storage Areas noted on Snow Removal Plan maps.
d.If weather conditions warrant, aggregate may need to be applied to lots or
sidewalks. Ice melt containing high concentrations of salt will be avoided, in order
to protect landscaping and reduce saline run-off into adjacent waterways or storm
sewers.
e.Contractor shall maintain clear access to Fire Hydrants located within the work area
as shown on Snow Removal Plan Maps
f.Contractor shall keep storm drain inlets clear within parking lots to maintain
drainage for snowmelt. Contractor is not responsible for stormwater inlets on public
street frontages or in landscaped areas.
g.The City may request the Contractor dispose of accumulated snow off-site if on-
site storage reaches capacity. Identification of an off-site snow storage area will be
the responsibility of the Contractor. The City does not have any designated snow
storage areas.
h.At the end of the snow season, the Contractor will be responsible for repairing any
damaged irrigation heads and other irrigation components. The Contractor will also
be responsible for the replacement and pinning of any curb stops disturbed during
the snow removal process for that season and any other damage that occurs to City
property or to the property of third parties. In the event curb stops are disturbed
that create an immediate safety hazard that cannot wait until the end of season, they
will be replaced and pin at the time in a timely manner following notification from
City representative.
i.Contractor may invoice the City on a monthly basis for services rendered. The
invoice will list the dates of service, the type of service provided, for each city
facility or parking lot.
2.Hours During Which Work is to be Performed: The work under this Agreement is to be
performed during non-business hours. The hours will be established by the Contractor and
conveyed to the City’s Representative. Hours will reflect the limitation of work hours
established by Chapter 16, Article 6, Bozeman Municipal Code. Where possible,
consideration will be given for adjoining property owners so as not to disrupt their activities.
Specific hours will be agreed to prior to the commencement of services and any deviation
from this schedule will be approved by the City’s Representative.
3.Emergency Call Out: In the event of an emergency, the Contractor will be notified by the
City’s Representative and may be requested to provide immediate service. For emergency
services, payment shall be performed at a cost not greater than one and one-half times the
standard hourly rate.
4.Changes in Square Footages of Buildings Served: Any changes in square footages in any
of the buildings served under this Agreement shall be forwarded by the City to the Contractor
at least thirty days prior to any change in services to be provided. The addition or deletion
of square footages shall be accommodated by adjusting the cost per facility on a cost-per-
square-foot basis, per the amounts bid for each building.
5.Inspection and Complaints:
a.Any complaints received by the Contractor regarding the Contractor’s performance
under this Agreement shall be directed by the Contractor to the City’s Representative
shall be in writing, and shall state the nature of the complaint and, if possible, the
complainant’s contact information.
b.Services found by the City to be incomplete, defective or not accomplished as
scheduled will be reported in writing to the Contractor for appropriate corrective
action.
c.In addition, if the City’s Representative determines the Contractor’s performance
constitutes a hazard or creates an unsafe condition, the City’s Representative shall
inform the Contractor and the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action at no
additional expense to the City to correct the hazardous or unsafe condition. If
authorized by the City’s Representative, the Contractor may take corrective action
during the next work period.
For subsections a – c, above, the City’s Representative shall forward a written report describing
the corrective action to the Contractor for his/her record and response. Within ten (10) days of
receiving the report the Contractor shall provide the City’s Representative with a written and
signed response.
The City shall retain the right to determine whether an adequate level of service and
workmanship is being maintained. Repetitive nonconformity in any one area or consistent
overall nonconformance to workmanship and standards may result in termination of the
contract and/or other action as deemed necessary by the City.
6.Maintenance of Equipment. All Contractor supplies, equipment, and machines shall be
kept out of traffic lanes, (except when moving material), or other areas where they might
pose a hazard and shall be secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work
period.
7.Maintaining of Contractor’s Log. The Contractor shall maintain a daily log for each
facility, for each day of service showing the following information:
a.Names of authorized Contractor's employees conducting the work;
b.Time of entry and departure; and
c.Note any safety or security problems that arise.
The Contractor’s daily log shall be provided to the City on request.
8.Owner Inspections. The City may conduct inspections of services provided under this
Agreement. The City may prepare a check-off sheet to record all work accomplished by the
Contractor.
9.Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment necessary for
accomplishment of all work as specified and all equipment shall be kept out of traffic lanes,
(except when moving material), or other areas where they might pose a hazard and shall be
secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work period.
IV.PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Firms interested in providing the services described above are requested to submit the following
information. Responses to each item should appear in the same order as in this RFP and should
identify the item to which the responses applies. Please limit proposals to 20 pages or less.
•Executive Summary
•Firm/Individual Profile
•Staffing and Equipment
•Present and Projected Workloads
•Recent and Current Work for the City of Bozeman
•References
•Price Proposal
a)Executive Summary
Provide a one (1) page executive summary of your firms proposal.
b)Firm / Individual Profile
Provide a brief overview of your company and its capacities.
c)Staffing and Equipment Levels
List your projected winter staffing levels and owned or leased equipment available for
deployment under this contract.
d)Present and Projected Workloads
Provide metrics of your current and projected workloads, and available capacity to take
on the buildings being proposed for.
e)Recent Work for the City of Bozeman
Detail any current or past work provided to the City of Bozeman.
f)References
Provide three (3) references from current or past clients.
g)Price Proposal
Provide a price proposal for each building in a group of buildings you wish to take on.
Please follow the price proposal format in Attachments A, B, and C.
h)Affirmation of Nondiscrimination (see Appendix A)
Non-completion of the Affirmation of Nondiscrimination is cause for disqualification of
firms.
V.TIMELINES, DELIVERY DEADLINE, AND INSTRUCTIONS
EVENT DATE/TIME
Publication dates of RFP Saturday, August 9, 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Deadline for receipt of proposals Thursday, September 11, 2025
Evaluation of proposals Friday, September 26, 2025
Interviews (if necessary) and Selection of
contractors
TBD
With the exception of the advertising dates and advertised due date, the City reserves the right
to modify the above timeline.
Deliver RFPs via email to the City Clerk (procurement@bozeman.net) by Thursday, September
11, 2025 at 2:00PM MST. It is the sole responsibility of the proposing party to ensure that
proposals are received prior to the closing time as late submittals will not be accepted and will
be returned unopened. All proposals must be provided as a single, searchable PDF document
file and be submitted digitally as an email attachment to the RFP Recipient email address
agenda@bozeman.net. Respondents are advised that Recipient’s email attachment size limit is
25MB and that only one PDF file will be allowed per response. The subject line of the
transmittal email shall clearly identify the RFP title, company name and due date/time. File
sizes greater than 25MB in size may be uploaded to bzncloud.bozeman.net upon special
arrangement of the Recipient; however, it is the respondent’s sole responsibility to ensure the
file upload is completed, and that the Recipient is separately notified via email of same, prior to
the given deadline.
VI. AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION
Any interpretation or correction of this request will be published on the City’s webpage. The
deadline for questions related to this document is 12:00 PM MST on Monday, August 25, 2025.
VII. CONTACT INFORMATION
Any administrative questions regarding proposal procedures should be directed to: Mike Maas,
City Clerk, (406 582-2321, procurement@bozeman.net
Questions relating to scope of services should be directed to: Max Ziegler, Facilities Assistant
Superintendent, (406 582-2439, wziegler@bozeman.net
VIII. SELECTION PROCEDURE
A review committee will evaluate all responses to the RFP that meet the submittal requirements
and deadline. Submittals that do not meet the requirement or deadline will not be considered.
The review committee will rank the proposals and may arrange interviews with the finalist(s) prior
to selection. Selection may be made directly based on the written RFP submission.
If interviews occur, the selection of finalists to be interviewed will be made by a selection
committee representing the City of Bozeman. The selection of interview candidates will be based
on an evaluation of the written responses to the RFPs.
All submitted proposals must be complete and contain the information required as stated in the
"Request for Proposals.”
IX.SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
•[5 points]Executive Summary
•[5 points]Firm Profile
•[15 points]Staffing and Equipment Levels
•[10 points]Present and Projected Workloads
•[10 points]Recent Work for the City of Bozeman
•[5 points]References
•[50 points]Price Proposal
X.FORM OF AGREEMENT
The Contractor will be required to enter into a contract with the City in substantially the same
form as the professional services agreement attached as Attachment B.
XI.CITY RESERVATION OF RIGHTS / LIABILITY WAIVER
All proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the City and public
records and, as such, may be subject to public review.
A SUBMISSION IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONFERS NO RIGHTS
UPON ANY RESPONDENTS AND SHALL NOT OBLIGATE THE CITY IN ANY MANNER
WHATSOEVER. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NO AWARD AND TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AT A LATER DATE.
A.This RFP may be canceled or any or all responses may be rejected in whole or in part, as
specified herein, when it is in the best interests of the City. If the City cancels or revises
this RFP, all Respondents who submitted will be notified using email.
B.The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals; to add or delete
items and/or quantities; to amend the RFP; to waive any minor irregularities,
informalities, or failure to conform to the RFP; to extend the deadline for submitting
proposals; to postpone award for up to 60 days; to award one or more contracts, by
item or task, or groups of items or tasks, if so provided in the RFP and if multiple awards
or phases are determined by the City to be in the public interest.
C.The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject the proposal of any person/firm who
previously failed to perform properly to the satisfaction of the City of Bozeman, or
complete on time agreements of similar nature, or to reject the proposal of any
person/firm who is not in a position to perform such an agreement satisfactorily as
determined by the City of Bozeman.
D.The City of Bozeman reserves the right to determine the best qualified Contractor and
negotiate a final scope of service and cost, negotiate a contract with another Contractor
if an agreement cannot be reached with the first selected Contractor, or reject all
proposals.
E.The professional services contract between the City of Bozeman and the successful
Contractor will incorporate the Contractor's scope of service and work schedule as part
of the agreement (see Appendix B for form of professional services agreement. The
professional services agreement presented to the Contractor may differ from this form
as appropriate for the scope of services).
F.This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract. The City assumes no liability or
responsibility for costs incurred by firms in responding to this request for proposals or
request for interviews, additional data, or other information with respect to the
selection process, prior to the issuance of an agreement, contract or purchase order.
The Contractor, by submitting a response to this RFP, waives all right to protest or
seek any legal remedies whatsoever regarding any aspect of this RFP.
G.The City reserves the right to cancel, in part or in its entirety, this RFP including, but not
limited to: selection procedures, submittal date, and submittal requirements. If the City
cancels or revises this RFP, all Contractors who submitted proposals will be notified
using email.
H.Projects under any contract are subject to the availability of funds.
XII.NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY POLICY
The City of Bozeman requires each entity submitting under this notice shall affirm, on a
separate form provided, that it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation,
sexual preference, gender identity, or disability in fulfillment of a contract entered into for the
services identified herein and that this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring
and treatment of the submitting entity’s employees and to all subcontracts it enters into in
the fulfillment of the services identified herein. Failure to comply with this requirement shall
be cause for the submittal to be deemed nonresponsive.
The City also requires each entity submitting under this notice shall affirm it will abide by the
Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and has visited
the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website,
https://equalpay.mt.gov/BestPractices/Employers, or equivalent “best practices publication
and has read the material.
XIII.MISCELLANEOUS
A.No Oral Agreements. No conversations or oral agreements with any officer, employee, or
agent of the City shall affect or modify any term of this solicitation. Oral communications
or any written/email communication between any person and City officer, employee or
agent shall not be considered binding.
B.No Partnership/Business Organization. Nothing in this solicitation or in any subsequent
agreement, or any other contract entered into as a result of this solicitation, shall
constitute, create, give rise to or otherwise be recognized as a partnership or formal
business organization of any kind between or among the respondent and the City.
C.Employment Restriction and Indemnity. No person who is an owner, officer,
employee, contractor, or consultant of a respondent shall be an officer or employee of
the City. No rights of the City’s retirement or personnel rules accrue to a respondent,
its officers, employees, contractors, or consultants. Respondents shall have the
responsibility of all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, worker’s
compensation and occupational disease compensation, insurance, unemployment
compensation other benefits and taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning
its officers, employees, contractors, and consultants. Each Respondent shall save and
hold the City harmless with respect to any and all claims for payment, compensation,
salary, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, worker’s compensation and
occupational disease compensation, insurance, unemployment compensation other
benefits and taxes and premiums in any way related to each respondent’s officers,
employees, contractors and consultants.
D.Accessibility. Upon reasonable notice, the City will provide assistance for those persons
with sensory impairments. For further information please contact the ADA Coordinator
Mike Gray at 406-582-3232 or the City’s TTY line at 406-582-2301.
E.Procurement. When discrepancies occur between words and figures in this solicitation,
the words shall govern. No responsibility shall attach to a City employee for the
premature opening of an RFP not properly addressed and identified in accordance with
these documents.
F.Governing Law. This solicitation and any disputes arising hereunder or under any future
agreement shall be governed and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Montana, without reference to principles of choice or conflicts of laws.
XIV.ATTACHMENTS
The following exhibits are incorporated in this RFP:
Appendix A: Non-Discrimination Affirmation
Appendix B: Form of Professional Services Agreement
Attachment A: Building Group 1 Scope of Services and Maps
Attachment B: Building Group 2 Scope of Services and Maps
Attachment C: Building Group 3 Scope of Services and Maps
Attachment D: Montana Prevailing Wage Rates for Non-Construction Services
END OF RFP
Appendix A
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION
____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and
acknowledges and understands the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting
discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the
hiring and treatments or proposer’s employees and to all subcontracts.
In addition, ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby
affirms it will abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana
Equal Pay Act), and has visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices”
website, https://equalpay.mt.gov/BestPractices/Employers, or equivalent “best practices
publication and has read the material.
______________________________________
Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of submitter
APPENDIX B
Professional Services Agreement for Snow Removal Services
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 202__
(“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing
municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana,
121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT
59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and, ____________, _______________, hereinafter referred
to as “Contractor.” The City and Contractor may be referred to individually as “Party” and
collectively as “Parties.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made
a part hereof.
2.Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the Effective Date and will
expire on the 30th day of June, 2030, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
3.Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services. For conflicts between this Agreement and
the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs.
4.Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope of
Services. Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves additional costs above
the Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request by the City, and will
become an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of Services. The City
must agree in writing upon any additional charges.
5.Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement,
Contractor makes the following representations:
a.Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the
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Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Scope of Services.
b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to
perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform the services in a professional,
competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement
shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of copyright, trademark,
privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal,
state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or
formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty.
6. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that Contractor
is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee
of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s
personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation
or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in
any dealings between Contractor and any third parties.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act,
Title 39, Chapter 71, Montana Code Annotated (MCA), and the Occupational Disease Act of
Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage for
all members and employees of Contractor’s business, except for those members who are exempted
by law.
Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for
workers’ compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers’
compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers’
compensation granted by law for independent contractors.
Contractor shall post a legible statement of all wages and fringe benefits to be paid to the
Contractor’s employees and the frequency of such payments (i.e., hourly wage employees shall be
paid weekly). Such posting shall be made in a prominent and accessible location at the Contractor’s
normal place of business and shall be made no later than the first day of services provided under this
Agreement. Such posting shall be removed only upon expiration or termination of this Agreement.
In performing the services under this Agreement, Contractor shall give preference to the
employment of bona fide residents of Montana, as required by §18-2-403, MCA, as such term is
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defined by §18-2-401(1), MCA. When making assignments of work, Contractor shall use workers
both skilled in their trade and specialized in their field of work for all work to which they are assigned.
Pursuant to §§18-2-403 and 18-2-422, MCA, Contractor shall pay wages, fringe benefits, and
expenses, including travel allowances as set forth in the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rate for
Non Construction Services in effect and applicable to Gallatin County, Montana, which schedule is
incorporated herein. Contractor shall pay all hourly wage employees on a weekly basis. Violation of
the requirements set forth in the above State of Montana schedule of prevailing wage rates may
subject the Contractor to the penalties set forth in §18-2-407, MCA. Contractor shall maintain payroll
records during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years following termination
of this Agreement.
The Contractor shall ensure that any person, firm or entity performing any portion of the
services under this Agreement for which the contractor, subcontractor or employer is responsible, is
paid the applicable standard prevailing rate of wages.
In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any labor problems or disputes of any
type arise or materialize which in turn cause any services to cease for any period of time, Contractor
specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and without expectation of
reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The specific
steps Contractor shall take shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however, that
Contractor shall bear all costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate relief
to the City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in
connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with
such problems or disputes and for any claims regarding underpaid prevailing wages.
7.Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to
for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees
and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and consultants), losses,
expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or
damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the
cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against,
recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or
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in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii)
any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor’s agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or
intentional misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents or employees.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations
of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be
construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the City as
indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Contractor’s indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to
contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should the City be required to bring an action against the Contractor to assert its right to
defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor’s applicable insurance
policies required below, the City shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees
incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent
jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to
indemnify the City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against the City resulting from the City’s performance under
this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City, including the right of
contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way
connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for [City’s]
own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether
willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above, Contractor shall at Contractor’s expense secure
insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to
conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically
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assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion
for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without
limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City. Contractor shall
furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in
amounts not less than as follows:
• Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
• Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
• Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident; and
• Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City shall be endorsed as an
additional or named insured on a primary non-contributory basis on the Commercial General,
Employer’s Liability, and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required endorsements
must be in a form suitable to City and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
or non-renewal. Contractor shall notify City within two (2) business days of Contractor’s receipt of
notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated or Contractor’s decision to terminate
any required insurance coverage for any reason.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor
commencing work.
8. Termination for Contractor’s Fault:
a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or
conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and
the Contractor’s right to proceed with all or any part of the work (“Termination Notice Due
to Contractor’s Fault”). The City may then take over the work and complete it, either with its
own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered.
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c. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any other
remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
9. Termination for City’s Convenience:
a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City,
make it advisable to the City to cease performance under this Agreement, the City may
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor (“Notice of Termination for City’s
Convenience”). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of
Termination for City’s Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City
may otherwise have against Contractor.
b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience, unless
otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance under
this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work, incurring
additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and shall immediately cancel all existing
orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only such work as
may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed or immediately
in progress.
c. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 9, Contractor is entitled
to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of the
Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience.
d. The compensation described in Section 9(c) is the sole compensation due to
Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no circumstances,
be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost
productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any
nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
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10.Limitation on Contractor’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim:
a.In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement,
Contractor’s damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly
waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature or kind.
b.In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or
nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages
sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the
claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all rights
to assert such claim.
11.Representatives and Notices:
a.City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Max Ziegler, Facilities Assistant Superintendent, or such other individual
as City shall designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or
communication or submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or
submission shall be directed to the City’s Representative and approvals or authorizations shall
be issued only by such Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when
City’s Representative is not available, Contractor may direct its communication or submission
to other designated City personnel or agents as designated by the City in writing and may
receive approvals or authorization from such persons.
b.Contractor’s Representative: The Contractor’s Representative for the
purpose of this Agreement shall be _____________________ or such other individual as
Contractor shall designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with
Contractor is required by this Agreement, such direction or communication shall be directed
to Contractor’s Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when
Contractor’s Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication
to other designated Contractor personnel or agents.
c. Notices: All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be provided to the Representatives named in this Section. Notices shall be deemed given
when delivered, if delivered by courier to Party’s address shown above during normal business
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hours of the recipient; or when sent, if sent by email or fax (with a successful transmission
report) to the email address or fax number provided by the Party’s Representative; or on the
fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by ordinary mail to the address shown above,
postage prepaid.
12. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of Bozeman
business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all fees and
charges in connection therewith.
13. Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers’
compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal
of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and
provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and
State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-discrimination,
affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations.
15. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay: The Contractor agrees that all hiring by
Contractor of persons performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications.
The Contractor will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor will
not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person
in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion,
creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation,
gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position
require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. The Contractor shall
be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United
States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
Contractor represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance with the
requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act).
Contractor must report to the City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay Act that Contractor has
been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations occurring during the term of this
Agreement.
Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing services
under this Agreement.
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16. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor
shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs,
by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement while on City property
or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of
and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City
shall have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish
such proof.
The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for
instructing its employees and agents in safe work practices.
17. Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or
altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not
subcontract or assign Contractor’s rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising
hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound
by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
18. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor’s compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons
authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the
reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in
compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without
prior approval of the City.
19. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party of any default or breach by the other party of
any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce such term
or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default
or breach.
20. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to
retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice
required herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable
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attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel including the City
Attorney’s Office staff.
21.Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings.
22.Dispute Resolution:
a.Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents,
employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual
agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent, disinterested mediator to assist
in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b.If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of
competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
23.Survival: Contractor’s indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
24.Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not
be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to
which they refer.
25.Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
balance thereof shall continue in effect.
26.Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Montana.
27.Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
28.No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or
enforced by a third party.
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29.Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
30.Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained herein or made a part thereof
by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties other
than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the
date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this
Agreement by reference.
31.Consent to Electronic Signatures: The Parties have consented to execute this
Agreement electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,
Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first above written or as recorded in an electronic signature.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ____________________________________
CONTRACTOR (Type Name Above)
By________________________________ By__________________________________
Chuck Winn, City Manager
Print Name: ___________________________
Print Title: ____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By_______________________________
Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
Attachment – A
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman Public Library, Bozeman Senior Center, Bozeman Public Safety Center
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 1 of 5
Attachment – A
Snow Removal Contract
FY 2026 – 2030
Bozeman Public Library
Bozeman Senior Center
Bozeman Public Safety Center
Scope of Services and Frequency and Work Schedule
[Contractors Name]
1. Location of Services. The buildings that services are to be provided for are:
Bozeman Public Library – 626 E Main St
Per Site Plan Drawing
Cost: $_________ Plow Parking Area per service
Cost: $_________ Plow/Shovel Walks per service
Cost: $_________ Sand Parking Area as needed per service
Cost: $_________ /hr per machine Haul/Relocate Snow Onsite and slush
plow/scape
Cost: $_________ /lb Spread Ice Melt (if needed)
Depth Upcharge for snow accumulations over _______inches will result in
____% increase in service line item.
Bozeman Senior Center – 807 N Tracy Ave
Per Site Plan Drawing
Cost: $_________ Plow Parking Area per service
Cost: $_________ Plow/Shovel Walks per service
Cost: $_________ Sand Parking Area as needed per service
Cost: $_________ /hr per machine Haul/Relocate Snow Onsite and slush
plow/scape
Attachment – A
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman Public Library, Bozeman Senior Center, Bozeman Public Safety Center
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 2 of 5
Cost: $_________ /lb Spread Ice Melt (if needed)
Depth Upcharge for snow accumulations over _______inches will result in
____% increase in service line item.
Bozeman Public Safety Center – 901 N Rouse Ave
Per Site Plan Drawing
Cost: $_________ Plow Parking Area per service
Cost: $_________ Plow/Shovel Walks per service
Cost: $_________ Sand Parking Area as needed per service
Cost: $_________ /hr per machine Haul/Relocate Snow Onsite and slush
plow/scape
Cost: $_________ /lb Spread Ice Melt (if needed)
Depth Upcharge for snow accumulations over _______inches will result in
____% increase in service line item.
2. General Conditions.
a. Billing will be on an itemized basis for each service and each site independently.
If more than one site is part of the contract each site will be invoiced separately.
b. Snow removal for parking lots shall occur when snow accumulation is one (1) inch
or greater and ½ inch for the sidewalks.
c. Snow removal from all sidewalks shall be completed prior to 8 a.m., or within four
hours after any snow or ice deposit. Snow will be disposed of in Snow Removal
Storage Areas noted on Snow Removal Plan maps.
d. If weather conditions warrant, aggregate may need to be applied to lots or
sidewalks. Ice melt containing high concentrations of salt will be avoided, in order
to protect landscaping and reduce saline run-off into adjacent waterways or storm
sewers.
e. Contractor shall maintain clear access to Fire Hydrants located within the work area
as shown on Snow Removal Plan Maps
Attachment – A
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman Public Library, Bozeman Senior Center, Bozeman Public Safety Center
FY 2026 – 2030
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f.Contractor shall keep storm drain inlets clear within parking lots to maintain
drainage for snowmelt. Contractor is not responsible for stormwater inlets on public
street frontages or in landscaped areas.
g.The City may request the Contractor dispose of accumulated snow off-site if on-
site storage reaches capacity. Identification of an off-site snow storage area will be
the responsibility of the Contractor. The City does not have any designated snow
storage areas.
h.At the end of the snow season, the Contractor will be responsible for repairing any
damaged irrigation heads and other irrigation components. The Contractor will also
be responsible for the replacement and pinning of any curb stops disturbed during
the snow removal process for that season and any other damage that occurs to City
property or to the property of third parties. In the event curb stops are disturbed
that create an immediate safety hazard that cannot wait until the end of season, they
will be replaced and pin at the time in a timely manner following notification from
City representative.
i.Contractor may invoice the City on a monthly basis for services rendered. The
invoice will list the dates of service, the type of service provided, for each city
facility or parking lot.
3.Hours During Which Work is to be Performed: The work under this Agreement is to be
performed during non-business hours. The hours will be established by the Contractor and
conveyed to the City’s Representative. Hours will reflect the limitation of work hours
established by Chapter 16, Article 6, Bozeman Municipal Code. Where possible,
consideration will be given for adjoining property owners so as not to disrupt their activities.
Specific hours will be agreed to prior to the commencement of services and any deviation
from this schedule will be approved by the City’s Representative.
4.Emergency Call Out: In the event of an emergency, the Contractor will be notified by the
City’s Representative and may be requested to provide immediate service. For emergency
services, payment shall be performed at a cost not greater than one and one-half times the
standard hourly rate.
5.Changes in Square Footages of Buildings Served: Any changes in square footages in any
of the buildings served under this Agreement shall be forwarded by the City to the Contractor
at least thirty days prior to any change in services to be provided. The addition or deletion
of square footages shall be accommodated by adjusting the cost per facility on a cost-per-
square-foot basis, per the amounts bid for each building.
Attachment – A
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman Public Library, Bozeman Senior Center, Bozeman Public Safety Center
FY 2026 – 2030
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6. Inspection and Complaints:
a. Any complaints received by the Contractor regarding the Contractor’s performance
under this Agreement shall be directed by the Contractor to the City’s Representative
shall be in writing, and shall state the nature of the complaint and, if possible, the
complainant’s contact information.
b. Services found by the City to be incomplete, defective or not accomplished as
scheduled will be reported in writing to the Contractor for appropriate corrective
action.
c. In addition, if the City’s Representative determines the Contractor’s performance
constitutes a hazard or creates an unsafe condition, the City’s Representative shall
inform the Contractor and the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action at no
additional expense to the City to correct the hazardous or unsafe condition. If
authorized by the City’s Representative, the Contractor may take corrective action
during the next work period.
For subsections a – c, above, the City’s Representative shall forward a written report describing
the corrective action to the Contractor for his/her record and response. Within ten (10) days of
receiving the report the Contractor shall provide the City’s Representative with a written and
signed response.
The City shall retain the right to determine whether an adequate level of service and
workmanship is being maintained. Repetitive nonconformity in any one area or consistent
overall nonconformance to workmanship and standards may result in termination of the
contract and/or other action as deemed necessary by the City.
7. Maintenance of Equipment. All Contractor supplies, equipment, and machines shall be
kept out of traffic lanes, (except when moving material), or other areas where they might
pose a hazard and shall be secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work
period.
8. Maintaining of Contractor’s Log. The Contractor shall maintain a daily log for each
facility, for each day of service showing the following information:
a. Names of authorized Contractor's employees conducting the work;
b. Time of entry and departure; and
c. Note any safety or security problems that arise.
Attachment – A
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman Public Library, Bozeman Senior Center, Bozeman Public Safety Center
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 5 of 5
The Contractor’s daily log shall be provided to the City on request.
9.Owner Inspections. The City may conduct inspections of services provided under this
Agreement. The City may prepare a check-off sheet to record all work accomplished by the
Contractor.
10.Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment necessary for
accomplishment of all work as specified and all equipment shall be kept out of traffic lanes,
(except when moving material), or other areas where they might pose a hazard and shall be
secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work period.
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY - NORTH
626 E MAIN ST
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 2.01 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.582 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±0 325 650162.5 US Feet
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY - SOUTH
626 E MAIN ST
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 2.01 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.582 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±0 325 650162.5 US Feet
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER
807 N TRACY AVE
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 0.671 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.089 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±
0 210 420105 US Feet
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
BOZEMAN PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER - NORTH
901 N ROUSE AVE
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 3.280 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.791 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±0 325 650162.5 US Feet
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
BOZEMAN PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER - NORTH
901 N ROUSE AVE
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 3.280 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.791 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±0 325 650162.5 US Feet
Attachment – B
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman City Hall, Alfred Stiff Professional Building
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 1 of 4
Attachment – B
Snow Removal Contract
FY 2026 – 2030
Bozeman City Hall
Alfred Stiff Professional Building
Scope of Services and Frequency and Work Schedule
[Contractors Name]
1. Location of Services. The buildings that services are to be provided for are:
Bozeman City Hall – 121 N Rouse Ave
Per Site Plan Drawing
Cost: $_________ Plow Parking Area per service
Cost: $_________ Plow/Shovel Walks per service
Cost: $_________ Sand Parking Area as needed per service
Cost: $_________ /hr per machine Haul/Relocate Snow Onsite and slush
plow/scape
Cost: $_________ /lb Spread Ice Melt (if needed)
Depth Upcharge for snow accumulations over _______inches will result in
____% increase in service line item.
Alfred Stiff Professional Building – 20 E Olive St
Per Site Plan Drawing
Cost: $_________ Plow Parking Area per service
Cost: $_________ Plow/Shovel Walks per service
Cost: $_________ Sand Parking Area as needed per service
Cost: $_________ /hr per machine Haul/Relocate Snow Onsite and slush
plow/scape
Cost: $_________ /lb Spread Ice Melt (if needed)
Attachment – B
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman City Hall, Alfred Stiff Professional Building
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 2 of 4
Depth Upcharge for snow accumulations over _______inches will result in
____% increase in service line item.
2. General Conditions.
a. Billing will be on an itemized basis for each service and each site independently.
If more than one site is part of the contract each site will be invoiced separately.
b. Snow removal for parking lots shall occur when snow accumulation is one (1) inch
or greater and ½ inch for the sidewalks.
c. Snow removal from all sidewalks shall be completed prior to 8 a.m., or within four
hours after any snow or ice deposit. Snow will be disposed of in Snow Removal
Storage Areas noted on Snow Removal Plan maps.
d. If weather conditions warrant, aggregate may need to be applied to lots or
sidewalks. Ice melt containing high concentrations of salt will be avoided, in order
to protect landscaping and reduce saline run-off into adjacent waterways or storm
sewers.
e. Contractor shall maintain clear access to Fire Hydrants located within the work area
as shown on Snow Removal Plan Maps
f. Contractor shall keep storm drain inlets clear within parking lots to maintain
drainage for snowmelt. Contractor is not responsible for stormwater inlets on public
street frontages or in landscaped areas.
g. The City may request the Contractor dispose of accumulated snow off-site if on-
site storage reaches capacity. Identification of an off-site snow storage area will be
the responsibility of the Contractor. The City does not have any designated snow
storage areas.
h. At the end of the snow season, the Contractor will be responsible for repairing any
damaged irrigation heads and other irrigation components. The Contractor will also
be responsible for the replacement and pinning of any curb stops disturbed during
the snow removal process for that season and any other damage that occurs to City
property or to the property of third parties. In the event curb stops are disturbed
that create an immediate safety hazard that cannot wait until the end of season, they
will be replaced and pin at the time in a timely manner following notification from
City representative.
Attachment – B
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman City Hall, Alfred Stiff Professional Building
FY 2026 – 2030
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i.Contractor may invoice the City on a monthly basis for services rendered. The
invoice will list the dates of service, the type of service provided, for each city
facility or parking lot.
3.Hours During Which Work is to be Performed: The work under this Agreement is to be
performed during non-business hours. The hours will be established by the Contractor and
conveyed to the City’s Representative. Hours will reflect the limitation of work hours
established by Chapter 16, Article 6, Bozeman Municipal Code. Where possible,
consideration will be given for adjoining property owners so as not to disrupt their activities.
Specific hours will be agreed to prior to the commencement of services and any deviation
from this schedule will be approved by the City’s Representative.
4.Emergency Call Out: In the event of an emergency, the Contractor will be notified by the
City’s Representative and may be requested to provide immediate service. For emergency
services, payment shall be performed at a cost not greater than one and one-half times the
standard hourly rate.
5.Changes in Square Footages of Buildings Served: Any changes in square footages in any
of the buildings served under this Agreement shall be forwarded by the City to the Contractor
at least thirty days prior to any change in services to be provided. The addition or deletion
of square footages shall be accommodated by adjusting the cost per facility on a cost-per-
square-foot basis, per the amounts bid for each building.
6.Inspection and Complaints:
a.Any complaints received by the Contractor regarding the Contractor’s performance
under this Agreement shall be directed by the Contractor to the City’s Representative
shall be in writing, and shall state the nature of the complaint and, if possible, the
complainant’s contact information.
b.Services found by the City to be incomplete, defective or not accomplished as
scheduled will be reported in writing to the Contractor for appropriate corrective
action.
c.In addition, if the City’s Representative determines the Contractor’s performance
constitutes a hazard or creates an unsafe condition, the City’s Representative shall
inform the Contractor and the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action at no
additional expense to the City to correct the hazardous or unsafe condition. If
Attachment – B
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Bozeman City Hall, Alfred Stiff Professional Building
FY 2026 – 2030
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authorized by the City’s Representative, the Contractor may take corrective action
during the next work period.
For subsections a – c, above, the City’s Representative shall forward a written report describing
the corrective action to the Contractor for his/her record and response. Within ten (10) days of
receiving the report the Contractor shall provide the City’s Representative with a written and
signed response.
The City shall retain the right to determine whether an adequate level of service and
workmanship is being maintained. Repetitive nonconformity in any one area or consistent
overall nonconformance to workmanship and standards may result in termination of the
contract and/or other action as deemed necessary by the City.
7. Maintenance of Equipment. All Contractor supplies, equipment, and machines shall be
kept out of traffic lanes, (except when moving material), or other areas where they might
pose a hazard and shall be secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work
period.
8. Maintaining of Contractor’s Log. The Contractor shall maintain a daily log for each
facility, for each day of service showing the following information:
a. Names of authorized Contractor's employees conducting the work;
b. Time of entry and departure; and
c. Note any safety or security problems that arise.
The Contractor’s daily log shall be provided to the City on request.
9. Owner Inspections. The City may conduct inspections of services provided under this
Agreement. The City may prepare a check-off sheet to record all work accomplished by the
Contractor.
10. Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment necessary for
accomplishment of all work as specified and all equipment shall be kept out of traffic lanes,
(except when moving material), or other areas where they might pose a hazard and shall be
secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work period.
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
BOZEMAN CITY HALL
121 N ROUSE AVE
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 0.529 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.190 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±
0 230 460115 US Feet
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
ALFRED STIFF PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
20 E OLIVE ST
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 0.446 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.073 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±
0 175 35087.5 US Feet
Attachment – C
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Fire Station 2 (New), Fire Station 2 (Old), Fire Station 3
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 1 of 5
Attachment – C
Snow Removal Contract
FY 2026 – 2030
Bozeman Fire Station 2 (New)
Bozeman Fire Station 2 (Old)
Bozeman Fire Station 3
Scope of Services and Frequency and Work Schedule
[Contractors Name]
1. Location of Services. The buildings that services are to be provided for are:
Bozeman Fire Station 2 (New)– 575 W Kagy Blvd
Per Site Plan Drawing
Cost: $_________ Plow Parking Area per service
Cost: $_________ Plow/Shovel Walks per service
Cost: $_________ Sand Parking Area as needed per service
Cost: $_________ /hr per machine Haul/Relocate Snow Onsite and slush
plow/scape
Cost: $_________ /lb Spread Ice Melt (if needed)
Depth Upcharge for snow accumulations over _______inches will result in
____% increase in service line item.
Bozeman Fire Station 2 (Old) – 410 S 19th Ave
Per Site Plan Drawing
Cost: $_________ Plow Parking Area per service
Cost: $_________ Plow/Shovel Walks per service
Cost: $_________ Sand Parking Area as needed per service
Cost: $_________ /hr per machine Haul/Relocate Snow Onsite and slush
plow/scape
Attachment – C
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Fire Station 2 (New), Fire Station 2 (Old), Fire Station 3
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 2 of 5
Cost: $_________ /lb Spread Ice Melt (if needed)
Depth Upcharge for snow accumulations over _______inches will result in
____% increase in service line item.
Bozeman Fire Station 3 – 1705 Vaquero Pkwy
Per Site Plan Drawing
Cost: $_________ Plow Parking Area per service
Cost: $_________ Plow/Shovel Walks per service
Cost: $_________ Sand Parking Area as needed per service
Cost: $_________ /hr per machine Haul/Relocate Snow Onsite and slush
plow/scape
Cost: $_________ /lb Spread Ice Melt (if needed)
Depth Upcharge for snow accumulations over _______inches will result in
____% increase in service line item.
2. General Conditions.
a. Billing will be on an itemized basis for each service and each site independently.
If more than one site is part of the contract each site will be invoiced separately.
b. Snow removal for parking lots shall occur when snow accumulation is one (1) inch
or greater and ½ inch for the sidewalks.
c. Snow removal from all sidewalks shall be completed prior to 8 a.m., or within four
hours after any snow or ice deposit. Snow will be disposed of in Snow Removal
Storage Areas noted on Snow Removal Plan maps.
d. If weather conditions warrant, aggregate may need to be applied to lots or
sidewalks. Ice melt containing high concentrations of salt will be avoided, in order
to protect landscaping and reduce saline run-off into adjacent waterways or storm
sewers.
e. Contractor shall maintain clear access to Fire Hydrants located within the work area
as shown on Snow Removal Plan Maps
Attachment – C
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Fire Station 2 (New), Fire Station 2 (Old), Fire Station 3
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 3 of 5
f. Contractor shall keep storm drain inlets clear within parking lots to maintain
drainage for snowmelt. Contractor is not responsible for stormwater inlets on public
street frontages or in landscaped areas.
g. The City may request the Contractor dispose of accumulated snow off-site if on-
site storage reaches capacity. Identification of an off-site snow storage area will be
the responsibility of the Contractor. The City does not have any designated snow
storage areas.
h. At the end of the snow season, the Contractor will be responsible for repairing any
damaged irrigation heads and other irrigation components. The Contractor will also
be responsible for the replacement and pinning of any curb stops disturbed during
the snow removal process for that season and any other damage that occurs to City
property or to the property of third parties. In the event curb stops are disturbed
that create an immediate safety hazard that cannot wait until the end of season, they
will be replaced and pin at the time in a timely manner following notification from
City representative.
i. Contractor may invoice the City on a monthly basis for services rendered. The
invoice will list the dates of service, the type of service provided, for each city
facility or parking lot.
3. Hours During Which Work is to be Performed: The work under this Agreement is to be
performed during non-business hours. The hours will be established by the Contractor and
conveyed to the City’s Representative. Hours will reflect the limitation of work hours
established by Chapter 16, Article 6, Bozeman Municipal Code. Where possible,
consideration will be given for adjoining property owners so as not to disrupt their activities.
Specific hours will be agreed to prior to the commencement of services and any deviation
from this schedule will be approved by the City’s Representative.
4. Emergency Call Out: In the event of an emergency, the Contractor will be notified by the
City’s Representative and may be requested to provide immediate service. For emergency
services, payment shall be performed at a cost not greater than one and one-half times the
standard hourly rate.
5. Changes in Square Footages of Buildings Served: Any changes in square footages in any
of the buildings served under this Agreement shall be forwarded by the City to the Contractor
at least thirty days prior to any change in services to be provided. The addition or deletion
of square footages shall be accommodated by adjusting the cost per facility on a cost-per-
square-foot basis, per the amounts bid for each building.
Attachment – C
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Fire Station 2 (New), Fire Station 2 (Old), Fire Station 3
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 4 of 5
6. Inspection and Complaints:
a. Any complaints received by the Contractor regarding the Contractor’s performance
under this Agreement shall be directed by the Contractor to the City’s Representative
shall be in writing, and shall state the nature of the complaint and, if possible, the
complainant’s contact information.
b. Services found by the City to be incomplete, defective or not accomplished as
scheduled will be reported in writing to the Contractor for appropriate corrective
action.
c. In addition, if the City’s Representative determines the Contractor’s performance
constitutes a hazard or creates an unsafe condition, the City’s Representative shall
inform the Contractor and the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action at no
additional expense to the City to correct the hazardous or unsafe condition. If
authorized by the City’s Representative, the Contractor may take corrective action
during the next work period.
For subsections a – c, above, the City’s Representative shall forward a written report describing
the corrective action to the Contractor for his/her record and response. Within ten (10) days of
receiving the report the Contractor shall provide the City’s Representative with a written and
signed response.
The City shall retain the right to determine whether an adequate level of service and
workmanship is being maintained. Repetitive nonconformity in any one area or consistent
overall nonconformance to workmanship and standards may result in termination of the
contract and/or other action as deemed necessary by the City.
7. Maintenance of Equipment. All Contractor supplies, equipment, and machines shall be
kept out of traffic lanes, (except when moving material), or other areas where they might
pose a hazard and shall be secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work
period.
8. Maintaining of Contractor’s Log. The Contractor shall maintain a daily log for each
facility, for each day of service showing the following information:
a. Names of authorized Contractor's employees conducting the work;
b. Time of entry and departure; and
c. Note any safety or security problems that arise.
Attachment – C
Scope of Services - Snow Removal Contract
Fire Station 2 (New), Fire Station 2 (Old), Fire Station 3
FY 2026 – 2030
Page 5 of 5
The Contractor’s daily log shall be provided to the City on request.
9. Owner Inspections. The City may conduct inspections of services provided under this
Agreement. The City may prepare a check-off sheet to record all work accomplished by the
Contractor.
10. Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment necessary for
accomplishment of all work as specified and all equipment shall be kept out of traffic lanes,
(except when moving material), or other areas where they might pose a hazard and shall be
secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work period.
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
BOZEMAN FIRE STATION 2
575 W KAGY BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 0.446 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.11 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±
0 190 38095 US Feet
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
FIRE STATION #2 (OLD)
410 S 19TH AVE
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 0.157 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.018 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±
0 110 22055 US Feet
SNOW REMOVAL PLAN
FIRE STATION #3
1705 VAQUERO PKWY
BOZEMAN, MT 59718
City of Bozeman 2025
Pavement: 0.639 Acres
Sidewalk: 0.172 Acres
StormwaterInlets
FireHydrants
Snow Accumulation
Zones
Pavement
Sidewalk
±
0 225 450112.5 US Feet
ATTACHMENT D
MONTANA
PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR NONCONSTRUCTION SERVICES 2025
Effective: January 11, 2025
Greg Gianforte, Governor
State of Montana
Sarah Swanson, Commissioner
Department of Labor & Industry
To obtain copies of prevailing wage rate schedules, or for information relating to public works projects and payment of prevailing
wage rates, visit ESD at erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards or contact:
Employment Standards Division Montana Department of Labor and Industry
P. O. Box 8011
Helena, MT 59604 Phone 406-444-6543
The department welcomes questions, comments, and suggestions from the public. In addition, we’ll do our best to provide
information in an accessible format, upon request, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
MONTANA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS
The Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry, in accordance with Sections 18-2-401 and 18-2-402 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), has determined the standard prevailing rate of wages for the occupations listed in this
publication.
The wages specified herein control the prevailing rate of wages for the purposes of Section 18-2-401, et seq., MCA. It is required
each employer pay (as a minimum) the rate of wages, including fringe benefits, travel allowance, zone pay and per diem
applicable to the district in which the work is being performed as provided in the attached wage determinations.
All Montana Prevailing Wage Rates are available on the Internet at https://erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards/state-prevailing-wage-
rates or by contacting the department at (406) 444-6543.
In addition, this publication provides general information concerning compliance with Montana’s Prevailing Wage Law and the
payment of prevailing wages. For detailed compliance information relating to public works contracts and payment of prevailing wage rates, please consult the regulations on the internet at erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards or contact the department at (406)
444-6543.
SARAH SWANSON
Commissioner
Department of Labor and Industry
State of Montana
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MONTANA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Wage Rates:
Maintenance of Publicly Owned Buildings and Facilities ………………………………………………………………......................................... 8
Custodial or Security Services for Publicly Owned Buildings and Facilities ................................................................................ 8
Grounds Maintenance for Publicly Owned Property …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Operation of Public Drinking Water Supply, Waste Collection and Waste Disposal Systems ………………………………………… 11 Law Enforcement, Including Correction and Detention Officers ………………………………………………………………............................ 13
Fire Protection …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
Public or School Transportation Driving ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
Nursing, Nurse’s Aid Services, and Medical Laboratory Technician Services ………………………………………………………………. 14 Material and Mail Handling ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
Food Service and Cooking ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Motor Vehicle and Construction Equipment Repair and Servicing ……………………………………………………………........................... 17
Appliance and Office Machine Repair and Servicing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
A.Date of Publication January 13, 2025
B.Definition of Nonconstruction Services Occupations
Section 18-2-401(9)(a)-(9)(l), MCA defines “nonconstruction services” as “…work performed by an individual, not
including management, office, or clerical work, for:
(a)the maintenance of publicly owned buildings and facilities, including public highways, roads, streets, and
alleys;
(b)custodial or security services for publicly owned buildings and facilities;
(c)grounds maintenance for publicly owned property;
(d)the operation of public drinking water supply, waste collection, and waste disposal systems;
(e)law enforcement, including janitors and prison guards;
(f)fire protection;
(g)public or school transportation driving;
(h)nursing, nurse’s aid services, and medical laboratory technician services;
(i)material and mail handling;
(j)food service and cooking;
(k)motor vehicle and construction equipment repair and servicing; and
(l)appliance and office machine repair and servicing.”
A.Date of Publication …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
B.Definition of Nonconstruction Services ………………………………………………………………………………………..................................... 2
C.Definition of Public Works Contract .…………………………………………………………………………………………....................................... 3 D.Prevailing Wage Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
E.Rates to Use for Projects …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
F.Wage Rate Adjustments for Multiyear Contracts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
G.Fringe Benefits ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 H.Prevailing Wage Districts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
I.Dispatch City ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
J.Zone Pay …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
K.Computing Travel Benefits …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
L.Per Diem …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 M.Apprentices …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
N.Posting Notice of Prevailing Wages ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
O.Employment Preference ……………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................... 5
P.Occupations Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Q.Nonconstruction Services Occupations ………………………………………………………………………………………..................................... 5
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C.Definition of Public Works Contract
Section 18-2-401(11)(a), MCA defines “public works contract” as “…a contract for construction services let by the
state, county, municipality, school district, or political subdivision or for nonconstruction services let by the state,
county, municipality, or political subdivision in which the total cost of the contract is in excess of $25,000…”
D.Prevailing Wage Schedule
This publication covers only Nonconstruction Service occupations and rates. These rates will remain in effect until
superseded by a more current publication. Current prevailing wage rate schedules for Heavy, Highway, and Building
Construction occupations can be found on the Internet at https://erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards/state-prevailing-
wage-rates/ or by contacting the department at (406) 444-6543.
E.Rates to Use for Projects
ARM, 24.17.127(1)(c), states “The wage rates applicable to a particular public works project are those in effect at the
time the bid specifications are advertised.”
F.Wage Rate Adjustments for Multi-year Contracts
Section 18-2-417, MCA states:
“(1) Any public works contract that by the terms of the original contract calls for more than 30 months to fully perform must include a provision to adjust, as provided in subsection (2), the standard prevailing rate of wages to
be paid to the workers performing the contract.
(2) The standard prevailing rate of wages paid to workers under a contract subject to this section must be adjusted
12 months after the date of the award of the public works contract. The amount of the adjustment must be a 3%
increase. The adjustment must be made and applied every 12 months for the term of the contract.
(3) Any increase in the standard rate of prevailing wages for workers under this section is the sole responsibility of
the contractor and any subcontractors and not the contracting agency.”
G. Fringe Benefits
Section 18-2-412, MCA states:
“(1) To fulfill the obligation...a contractor or subcontractor may:
(a) pay the amount of fringe benefits and the basic hourly rate of pay that is part of the standard prevailing rate of
wages directly to the worker or employee in cash;
(b) make an irrevocable contribution to a trustee or a third person pursuant to a fringe benefit fund, plan, or
program that meets the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or that is a bonafide program approved by the U. S. department of labor; or
(c) make payments using any combination of methods set forth in subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b) so that the
aggregate of payments and contributions is not less than the standard prevailing rate of wages, including fringe
benefits and travel allowances, applicable to the district for the particular type of work being performed.
(2) The fringe benefit fund, plan, or program described in subsection (1)(b) must provide benefits to workers or
employees for health care, pensions on retirement or death, life insurance, disability and sickness insurance, or
bona fide programs that meet the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or thatare approved by the U. S. department of labor.”
Fringe benefits are paid for all hours worked (straight time and overtime hours). However, fringe benefits are not to
be considered a part of the hourly rate of pay for calculating overtime, unless there is a collectively bargained
agreement in effect that specifies otherwise.
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H. Prevailing Wage Districts
Montana counties are aggregated into 4 districts for the purpose of prevailing wage. The prevailing wage districts
are composed of the following counties:
I. Dispatch City
ARM, 24.17.103(11), defines dispatch city as “...the courthouse in the city from the following list which is closest to the
center of the job: Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, Missoula and Sidney.” A dispatch city
shall be considered the point of origin only for jobs within the counties identified in that district (as shown below):
District 1 – Kalispell and Missoula: includes Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, and Sanders;
District 2 – Butte and Helena: includes Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Glacier, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark,
Liberty, Madison, Pondera, Powell, Silver Bow, Teton, and Toole; District 3 – Bozeman and Great Falls: includes Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Meagher, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Sweet Grass, and Wheatland;
District 4 – Billings, Miles City and Sidney: includes Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield,
McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Stillwater, Treasure, Valley, Wibaux, and
Yellowstone.
J.Zone Pay
Zone pay is not travel pay. ARM, 24.17.103(25), defines zone pay as “...an amount added to the base pay; the
combined sum then becomes the new base wage rate to be paid for all hours worked on the project. Zone pay must be
determined by measuring the road miles one way over the shortest practical maintained route from the dispatch city to
the center of the job.” See section I above for a list of dispatch cities.
K.Computing Travel Benefits
ARM, 24.17.103(23), states “ ‘Travel pay,’ also referred to as ‘travel allowance,’ is and must be paid for travel both to and from the job site, except those with special provisions listed under the classification. The rate is determined by
measuring the road miles one direction over the shortest practical maintained route from the dispatch city or the
employee's home, whichever is closer, to the center of the job.” See section I above for a list of dispatch cities.
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L.Per Diem
ARM, 24.17.103(19), states “ ‘Per diem’ typically covers costs associated with board and lodging expenses. Per diem is
paid when an employee is required to work at a location outside the daily commuting distance and is required to stay at
that location overnight or longer.”
M.Apprentices
Wage rates for apprentices registered in approved federal or state apprenticeship programs are contained in those
programs. Additionally, section 18-2-416(2), MCA states “…The full amount of any applicable fringe benefits must
be paid to the apprentice while the apprentice is working on the public works contract.” Apprentices not registered
in approved federal or state apprenticeship programs will be paid the appropriate journey level prevailing wage rate
when working on a public works contract.
N.Employment Preference
Sections 18-2-403, MCA requires contractors to give preference to the employment of bona fide Montana residents
in the performance of work on public works contracts.
O.Occupations Definitions
You can find definitions for these occupations on the following Bureau of Labor Statistics website:http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_stru.htm
P.Nonconstruction Services Occupations
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
ELEVATOR REPAIRERS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKERS (GENERAL)
STATIONARY ENGINEERS AND BOILER OPERATORS
CUSTODIAL OR SECURITY SERVICES FOR PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKERS
JANITORS AND CLEANERS
PARKING ENFORCEMENT WORKERS PARKING LOT ATTENDANTS
SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS REPAIRERS
SECURITY GUARDS
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR PUBLICLY OWNED PROPERTY
FALLERS
FOREST AND CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS FOREST AND CONSERVATION WORKERS
FOREST EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDSKEEPING WORKERS
MATERIAL MOVING WORKRS (ALL OTHER)
MEDIUM TRUCK DRIVERS
PEST CONTROL WORKERS
PESTICIDE HANDLERS, SPRAYERS, AND APPLICATORS (VEGETATION)
TREE TRIMMERS AND PRUNERS
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OPERATION OF PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY,
WASTE COLLECTION, AND WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
HEAVY AND TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS
LANDFILL ATTENDANTS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATORS RECYCLING AND RECLAMATION WORKERS
REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTORS
SEPTIC TANK SERVICERS AND SEWER PIPE CLEANERS WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SYSTEM OPERATORS
LAW ENFORCEMENT, INCLUDING CORRECTION AND DETENTION OFFICERS
CORRECTION AND DETENTION OFFICERS
POLICE, FIRE, AND DISPATCHERS
PROBATION OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT SPECIALISTS
FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE EXTINGUISHER REPAIRERS FOREST FIREFIGHTERS
PUBLIC OR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION DRIVING
BUS DRIVERS (SCHOOL OR SPECIAL CLIENT)
BUS DRIVERS (TRANSIST AND INTERCITY)
LIGHT TRUCK OR DELIVERY SERVICES DRIVERS (INCLUDES VAN DRIVERS)
NURSING, NURSE’S AID SERVICES, AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN SERVICES
BREATH ALCOHOL TECHNICIANS
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS
HOME HEALTH AIDES AND PERSONAL CARE AIDES
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
NURSE PRACTITIONERS NURSING ASSISTANTS
ORDERLIES
PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS REGISTERED NURSES
MATERIAL AND MAIL HANDLING
FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL HANDLERS
FOOD SERVICE AND COOKING
COOKS (INSTITUTION AND CAFETERIA)
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED WORKERS
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MOTOR VEHICLE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND SERVICING
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND MECHANICS
BUS AND TRUCK MECHANICS AND DIESEL ENGINE SPECIALISTS
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANICS
APPLIANCE AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR AND SERVICING APPLIANCE MECHANICS
COMPUTER, AUTOMATED TELLER, AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIRERS
COMPUTER USER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
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WAGE RATES
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
ELEVATOR REPAIRERS
No Rate Established
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKERS (GENERAL)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $25.06 $9.96
District 2 $22.39 $9.30
District 3 $23.67 $9.50
District 4 $23.07 $8.68
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STATIONARY ENGINEERS AND BOILER OPERATORS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $27.17 $11.47 District 2 $27.17 $11.47
District 3 $23.89 $11.03
District 4 $23.56 $10.81
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CUSTODIAL OR SECURITY SERVICES FOR PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $18.28 $6.68
District 2 $19.82 $5.67 District 3 $18.98 $4.90
District 4 $17.39 $7.25
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JANITORS AND CLEANERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $18.35 $9.71
District 2 $20.51 $7.96
District 3 $18.43 $7.94
District 4 $18.63 $12.35
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PARKING ENFORCEMENT WORKERS
No Rate Established
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PARKING LOT ATTENDANTS
No Rate Established
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SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS REPAIRERS
No Rate Established
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SECURITY GUARDS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $17.11 $10.14
District 2 $18.00 $10.36 District 3 $20.00 $2.29
District 4 $15.54 $2.29
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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR PUBLICLY OWNED PROPERTY
FALLERS
No Rate Established
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FOREST AND CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS
No Rate Established
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FOREST AND CONSERVATION WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $26.11 $12.96
District 2 $27.78 $12.96
District 3 $27.78 $12.96
District 4 $27.78 $12.96
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FOREST EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
No Rate Established
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LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDSKEEPING WORKERS
Wage Benefit District 1 $21.52 $6.03
District 2 $20.79 $2.98
District 3 $20.23 $4.30
District 4 $18.77 $4.77
Duties Include:
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas. Grounds maintenance of cemeteries.
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MATERIAL MOVING WORKERS (ALL OTHER)
Wage Benefit District 1 $26.97 $14.04
District 2 $26.97 $14.04
District 3 $23.59 $14.04 District 4 $26.40 $14.04
Occupations Include:
Bulldozer Operator, Freight Elevator Operator, Shovel Operator
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MEDIUM TRUCK DRIVERS
No Rate Established
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PEST CONTROL WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $18.09 No Rate Established
District 2 $18.09 No Rate Established
District 3 $18.09 No Rate Established
District 4 $18.09 No Rate Established
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PESTICIDE HANDLERS, SPRAYERS, AND APPLICATORS (VEGETATION)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $23.73 $6.90 District 2 $18.79 $6.05
District 3 $17.49 $5.34
District 4 $17.81 $5.67
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TREE TRIMMERS AND PRUNERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $29.12 $9.73
District 2 $27.76 $9.73
District 3 $30.92 $9.73
District 4 $30.92 $9.73
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OPERATION OF PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY,
WASTE COLLECTION, AND WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
HEAVY AND TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $27.26 $14.09 District 2 $29.51 $11.66
District 3 $28.14 $12.32
District 4 $27.83 $12.95
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LANDFILL ATTENDANTS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $25.44 $13.97
District 2 $23.51 $11.56
District 3 $21.40 $12.13
District 4 $22.66 $11.72
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RECYCLING AND RECLAMATION WORKERS
No Rate Established
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REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTORS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $15.11 No Rate Established
District 2 $15.11 No Rate EstablishedDistrict 3 $15.11 No Rate Established
District 4 $15.11 No Rate Established
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SEPTIC TANK SERVICERS AND SEWER PIPE CLEANERS
No Rate Established
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WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SYSTEM OPERATORS
Wage Benefit District 1 $24.41 $11.38
District 2 $25.61 $11.89
District 3 $27.54 $12.29 District 4 $27.34 $12.10
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LAW ENFORCEMENT, INCLUDING CORRECTION AND DETENTION OFFICERS
CORRECTION AND DETENTION OFFICERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $25.31 $13.73
District 2 $23.46 $10.22
District 3 $22.98 $10.46 District 4 $26.03 $17.01
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POLICE, FIRE, AND AMBULANCE DISPATCHERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $24.65 $11.79
District 2 $28.75 $6.23
District 3 $21.02 $7.77 District 4 $24.23 $10.92
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No Rate Established
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FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE EXTINQUISHER REPAIRERS
No Rate Established
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FOREST FIREFIGHTERS
No Rate Established
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PUBLIC OR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION DRIVING
BUS DRIVERS (SCHOOL OR SPECIAL CLIENT)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $17.97 $8.45
District 2 $18.82 $5.72
District 3 $19.00 $8.67
District 4 $25.45 $10.24
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BUS DRIVERS (TRANSIT AND INTERCITY)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $26.71 $13.87
District 2 $23.71 $13.79
District 3 $17.27 $13.38
District 4 $23.48 $13.38
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LIGHT TRUCK OR DELIVERY SERVICES DRIVERS (INCLUDES VAN DRIVERS)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $19.64 $4.41
District 2 $19.63 $4.74
District 3 $19.77 $4.41
District 4 $19.78 $4.41
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NURSING, NURSE’S AID SERVICES, AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN SERVICES
BREATH ALCOHOL TECHNICIANS
No Rate Established
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CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $35.81 $8.92
District 2 $36.55 $8.68
District 3 $36.04 $8.68
District 4 $31.46 $10.17
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $23.77 $6.01
District 2 $23.62 $5.64
District 3 $23.62 $5.64
District 4 $23.77 $6.01
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HOME HEALTH AIDES AND PERSONAL CARE AIDES
Wage Benefit
District 1 $15.00 $3.30 District 2 $16.56 $4.87
District 3 $19.25 $5.51
District 4 $16.69 $3.94
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
Wage Benefit
District 1 $29.67 $5.46
District 2 $28.52 $6.71
District 3 $26.92 $6.73
District 4 $29.31 $9.82
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Wage Benefit District 1 $20.85 $5.08
District 2 $20.06 $4.60
District 3 $22.05 $5.80 District 4 $23.32 $9.85
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NURSE PRACTIONERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $59.92 $12.81
District 2 $62.08 $11.09
District 3 $62.46 $11.15
District 4 $61.97 $15.17
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NURSING ASSISTANTS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $18.67 $3.12
District 2 $16.59 $3.03
District 3 $18.45 $6.35
District 4 $19.86 $7.23
Occupations Include:
Certified Nursing Assistants, Hospital Aides, Infirmary Attendants
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ORDERLIES
No Rate Established
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PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $61.82 $8.75
District 2 $65.49 $11.58
District 3 $67.37 $11.33
District 4 $63.78 $15.08
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REGISTERED NURSES
Wage Benefit
District 1 $37.26 $9.64
District 2 $43.83 $11.30 District 3 $40.76 $8.53
District 4 $40.49 $11.59
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MATERIAL AND MAIL HANDLING
FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL HANDLERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $16.60 $6.96
District 2 $23.49 $8.58
District 3 $21.65 $10.00 District 4 $20.48 $9.08
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FOOD SERVICE AND COOKING
COOKS, (INSTITUTION AND CAFETERIA)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $17.50 $5.56
District 2 $16.20 $4.02
District 3 $17.17 $5.46
District 4 $18.17 $5.18
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FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $14.96 $4.47
District 2 $14.01 $4.47 District 3 $17.35 $4.51
District 4 $16.61 $7.22
Occupations Include:
Dietary Aides, Counter Attendants, and Dining Room Attendants.
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MOTOR VEHICLE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REPAIR
AND SERVICING
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND MECHANICS
Wage Benefit District 1 $26.48 $3.13
District 2 $26.58 $5.95
District 3 $27.06 $6.69
District 4 $29.55 $5.44
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BUS AND TRUCK MECHANICS AND DIESEL ENGINE SPECIALISTS
Wage Benefit District 1 $31.84 $14.78
District 2 $28.88 $13.41
District 3 $27.03 $11.39
District 4 $27.18 $11.48
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANICS
No Rate Established
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APPLIANCE AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR AND SERVICING
APPLIANCE MECHANICS
No Rate Established
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COMPUTER USER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $24.62 $11.08
District 2 $26.93 $11.09
District 3 $32.32 $13.78
District 4 $30.95 $13.81
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COMPUTER, AUTOMATED TELLER, AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIRERS
No Rate Established
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