Agmt16 Contract Sweeping Services

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a. Eauipment Breakdowns — Contractor shall properly maintain, at all times, a fleet of sweeping equipment both as to condition and appearance for the use on the work under this contract. Contractor shall have multiple spare sweepers on hand in the event of a breakdown by the primary sweeper. In case of breakdown by the main sweeper, immediate service within one hour by a second sweeper is required to complete the daily schedule. If down for more than one hour, a penalty will be assessed at the rate of fifty dollars ($50.00) per hour for each hour above and beyond one hour. b. Equipment Condition — Contractor's equipment must be in good working condition, capable of removing dirt, rocks, glass, mud, cans, sticks, leaves, street debris throughout the life of the contract. The outside body must be free from dents and large scratches, and paint must be well maintained. All sweeping equipment must not be over seven (7) years old at the time of bid and for the duration of the contract. Equipment must be equipped with dual gutter brooms not shorter than seven (7) inches, which shall be operating during all sweeping operations, and a main broom not shorter than eight (8) inches capable of sweeping at minimum an eight (8) foot path, or vacuum sweep if approved by the Public Works Department. Equipment must also have an adequate air gap to prevent cross contamination of the City's water system. The use of a steel plate on the sweeper wheel to prevent tire scuffing against the curb will not be permitted. c. Eauipment Maintenance - All required maintenance, parts, and fuel are part of the contract and will be furnished by the Contractor. All major mechanical problems must be corrected at the Contractor's yard. A sufficient supply of spare brooms and other parts must be kept on hand to ensure the timely and continuous fulfillment of this contract. All Contractor's vehicles shall be outfitted with spill kits, in order to minimize any damage caused by potential spills. At a minimum, these kits will include absorbent material and towels for cleaning up spills on City streets. d. Eauioment Storage - Contractor must provide his own storage for equipment such as sweeping machines, brooms, tires, gas, oil, and other related parts and materials. The City will not provide storage for any of Contractor's equipment. e. Proof of Ownership - Contractor must have proof of ownership or a signed lease for the duration of the contract for each sweeping machine used in the performance of this contract. REV: 07-25-17 MI ATTY/AGR.Amend No. 1 /Contract Sweeping Services Page 6 of 34