The proposed bill aims to establish a new snow removal pilot program under the Division of Highways in West Virginia, specifically targeting the secondary roads in Monongalia and Preston Counties. It categorizes roads into four priority levels for snow removal, with Priority 1 routes being the highest, including interstates and major highways, followed by school bus routes, remaining routes, and park and forest routes. The bill mandates the Division of Highways to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to multiple vendors for snow removal services, with the program set to last for two years.

Additionally, the bill outlines the liability of vendors, stating that they will not be granted sovereign immunity and will be responsible for civil damages resulting from their snow removal activities. It also allows the Secretary of the Division of Highways to terminate contracts with vendors that do not meet satisfactory standards, providing a 30-day notice for such actions. This legislation seeks to improve the reliability of snow removal services in the specified counties, addressing the hardships faced by residents due to inadequate snow management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-9-1