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Some BMP for procurement for rock salt application services include:

Some BMP for procurement for rock salt application services include:

# '''Effective Pricing of Services''': Contract pricing by a lump sum by season or a fixed sum per event (with extra costs associated with standby time) are commo9n, but a combination of both payment options in the contract may create a financial incentive for both the parking-lot owner and salt operator to require less salt.

# '''Effective Pricing of Services''': Contract pricing by a lump sum by season or a fixed sum per event (with extra costs associated with standby time) are common, but a combination of both payment options in the contract may create a financial incentive for both the parking-lot owner and salt operator to require less salt.

# '''Accurate Salt Delivery''': Updated and well-maintained salt application devices (i.e. salt spreaders) that can be calibrated to function and apply salt automatically based on the speed of the vehicle can greatly reduce the amount of rock salt applied and can better digitally track the amount used as well.

# '''Accurate Salt Delivery''': Updated and well-maintained salt application devices (i.e. salt spreaders) that can be calibrated to function and apply salt automatically based on the speed of the vehicle can greatly reduce the amount of rock salt applied and can better digitally track the amount used as well.

# '''Reducing Liability Risk''': Ensuring records and evidence of when, where and how plowing and salting practices were performed on site better protect the owner of the parking lot and contractor who applied the practices from potential slip and fall lawsuits.  

# '''Reducing Liability Risk''': Ensuring records and evidence of when, where and how plowing and salting practices were performed on site better protect the owner of the parking lot and contractor who applied the practices from potential slip and fall lawsuits.