by Shane Henson — January 30, 2012—The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM), the authority on retail, multisite facilities management, has published a white paper for retail facilities professionals, Creating Best-In-Class Snow and Ice Management that provides an in-depth look at snow and ice management services and related contracts.
According to PRSM, the whitepaper can help retail facilities professionals with defining the scope of work within snow and ice management contracts, while obtaining high-quality exterior maintenance from reliable vendor partners who help monitor service levels and budget expenditures. By examining the variations of contracts and services within the industry, facilities professionals are equipped with the knowledge to align necessary business objectives with procurement strategies.
Topics covered in the white paper include:
- Industry-accepted pricing models for snow and ice management;
- Tips for developing a procurement strategy focused on value;
- Suggested activities during the procurement process;
- Guidelines for selecting the right snow service provider for a facility’s plan; and
- Real-world scenarios to help professionals identify solutions that can work best for them.
Throughout the white paper, it is stressed that the reduction of pricing and contract variation associated with snow and ice clearing is key to creating best-in-class snow and ice management throughout a facilities portfolio. Also, correct planning and procurement will maximize effectiveness.
