What is a cap in a seasonal snow contract?
A cap is an upper limit, usually a number of inches or events, written into a seasonal contract. Once the winter passes it, extra charges apply, so a capped price can look cheaper while handing the risk of a heavy winter back to the owner.
The Snow and Ice Management Association's glossary describes a cap as a fee modifier typically tied to per-season service.
When comparing seasonal bids, compare the cap as well as the price. Two seasonal numbers are not the same product if only one of them is capped, and a cap should be stated on the first page rather than found in February.
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From JRW Services LLC, commercial snow and ice management across Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Morris and Warren counties, NJ. All answers
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