The proposed bill aims to establish a new pilot program for snow removal in West Virginia, specifically targeting the secondary roads in Monongalia County and Preston County. Under this program, the Division of Highways will categorize roads into four priority levels for snow removal, with Priority 1 routes receiving the highest attention. The bill mandates the Division to issue a Request for Proposal to engage multiple vendors for snow removal services, while also granting the Division the authority to determine which specific roads will require maintenance.

Additionally, the bill outlines the liability of vendors, stating that they will not be afforded sovereign immunity and will be responsible for civil damages resulting from their snow removal activities. It also includes provisions for terminating contracts with vendors that do not meet satisfactory standards, allowing the Secretary of the Division of Highways to cancel contracts with a 30-day notice. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve snow removal services in the specified counties, addressing the current inadequacies faced by residents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-9-1