SB 898
Allowing DOH to contract for snow removal on secondary roads in Monongalia and Preston counties
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a two-year pilot program allowing the West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) to contract with vendors for snow removal on secondary roads in Monongalia and Preston counties. The DOH will issue a Request for Proposal to select qualified vendors, and the DOH will have the authority to determine which roads require maintenance. The bill also establishes liability for vendors and outlines a process for contract termination if performance is unsatisfactory.
Key provisions
- Establishes a two-year pilot program for snow removal contracts.
- Focuses on secondary roads in Monongalia and Preston counties.
- Requires the DOH to issue a Request for Proposal.
- Defines road priority categories for snow removal efforts.
- Creates liability for vendors performing snow removal services.
- Allows the DOH Secretary to terminate contracts for substandard performance.
- Establishes provisions for sovereign immunity for vendors.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Division of Highways
- Residents of Monongalia and Preston Counties
- Snow removal vendors
- State government
- Transportation sector
Notable changes
- Addresses the unreliability of snow removal on secondary roads in Monongalia and Preston counties.
- Introduces a contractual approach to snow removal for specific counties.
- Establishes clear liability for vendors involved in the program.
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