When we think about the timeline for snow planning and what it takes to get ready, we think of the following:
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If you want your snow removal plan set-up and dedicated equipment ready to go for the first snowfall, that means you need to sign the contract by mid-October.
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If the contract needs to be signed by mid October, that means we need to give the contract a month to go through your administrative process. That puts us in mid-September.
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Before the contract can even go through the administrative process, at least 3 bids need to be acquired and reviewed…that takes up to a month (or longer). Hello, mid-August!
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Before we can prepare a bid, we need to meet with you, assess your needs, and walk the site. From the initial meeting to the time the bid is in your hands takes around 1-2 weeks. Keeping up…we are now at the beginning of August.
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To schedule a meeting that works for both parties we need to look 1-2 weeks out….here we are today.
Still think it’s too early to start talking snow? Make a change this year! No more feeling stranded when the snowflakes start falling – let TCOS handle it! Sit back, relax, and trust in our expertise to keep your operations running smoothly during winter weather.
Ready to build your stress-free snow plan? Request a bid or call us today at (763) 235-2416 to experience the difference firsthand.
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TCOS is proud to be your Certified Smart Salter here in the Twin Cities. When it comes to our Minnesota winters, our number one priority is keeping your property and facility open for business while implementing safe, effective snow and ice removal practices.
Last month, our sidewalk crews participated in the 2022 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Smart Salter Training. During this training they learned best practices to assess salt use and take steps to minimize it while maintaining safety.
Why is Smart Salter Training Important?
Smart Salting training helps improve operator effectiveness and reduce chloride pollution while keeping roads, parking lots, and sidewalks safe. Participating organizations have been able to reduce their salt use by 30 to 70%. And the training has been shown to prevent chloride contamination in bodies of water. (1)
What makes TCOS different as a Level 2 Certified Smart Salter?
We provide professional sidewalk and snow removal services for large retail and corporate campuses across the Twin Cities. Your property deserves to have one dedicated sidewalk supervisor and team. Our One Property = One Team approach ensures efficiency, timeliness and consistent quality control. A sense of pride and ownership develops when the same sidewalk team is assigned to your property for the entire winter. Click here to learn more about our snow management services or to request a bid.
Smart Salter Training Resources
(1) MPCA Smart Salter Training: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/smart-salting-training
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We are honored and humbled to share that Twin Cities Outdoor Services has been named a 2022 Top Workplace by Star Tribune!
We pride ourselves on being continuously forward-thinking and innovative; striving each day to make a positive impact for our customers and our community. At TCOS we believe in bringing out the best in our employees and inspiring them to be leaders while delivering the best service and products to our customers.
We are truly honored that for the second year in a row TCOS has earned the coveted gold badge of being a Top Workplace. This prestigious acknowledgment comes from hard work, dedication, and most importantly, our employees who believe in what TCOS stands for.
In addition to being a Top Workplaces winner in Minnesota, we believe our “one property, one team philosophy,” has contributed to our monumental growth and success as a company, and our 97% customer retention rate speaks volumes in our very competitive industry.
When it comes down to it, our employees make TCOS exceptional. Because the recognition of being selected as a Top Workplace is based on a survey completed by employees, this award is extremely meaningful to all of us here at TCOS.
The hard work and commitment to excellence that each of our employees continues to exhibit daily is what will continue to keep this company growing and a leader in our industry for decades to come. Thank you!
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We are honored and humbled to share that Twin Cities Outdoor Services has been named a 2021 Top Workplace by Star Tribune!
We pride ourselves on being exceptionally innovative and utilize the latest in technology, resulting in a significant and direct impact on our customer’s bottom line. In addition, our “one property, one team philosophy,” ensures dedicated attention for all of our customers’ property management needs year-round. Steadfast and always growing to meet and exceed customer expectations, we think our 97% customer retention rate speaks volumes in our very competitive industry.
We believe our company’s growth is impressive, but what really makes TCOS exceptional is our employees. With their ongoing hard work and dedication to excellence, we will continue to grow as the largest outdoor services company in the Twin Cities region by providing consistent, high quality service while building authentic, lasting relationships with customers.
Because the recognition of being selected as a Top Workplace is based on a survey completed by employees, this award is extremely meaningful to the leadership at TCOS. We are proud of our company values and the way our employees embody them everyday.
Read our full Top Workplace profile here.
