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Equipment Condition — Contractor's equipment must be in good working <br />condition, capable of removing dirt, rocks, glass, mud, cans, sticks, <br />leaves, street debris throughout the life of the contract. The outside body <br />must be free from dents and large scratches, and paint must be well <br />maintained. <br />All sweeping equipment must not be over seven (7) years old at the time <br />of bid and for the duration of the contract. <br />Equipment must be equipped with dual gutter brooms not shorter than <br />seven (7) inches, which shall be operating during all sweeping operations, <br />and a main broom not shorter than eight (8) inches capable of sweeping at <br />minimum an eight (8) foot path, or vacuum sweep if approved by the <br />Public Works Department. Equipment must also have an adequate air gap <br />to prevent cross contamination of the City's water system. <br />The use of a steel plate on the sweeper wheel to prevent tire scuffing <br />against the curb will not be permitted. <br />C. Equipment Maintenance — All required maintenance, parts, and fuel are <br />part of the Agreement and will be furnished by the Contractor. All major <br />mechanical problems must be corrected at the Contractor's yard. A <br />sufficient supply of spare brooms and other parts must be kept on hand to <br />ensure the timely and continuous fulfillment of this contract. All <br />Contractor's vehicles shall be outfitted with spill kits, in order to minimize <br />any damage caused by potential spills. At a minimum, these kits will <br />include absorbent material and towels for cleaning up spills on City <br />streets. <br />d. Equipment Storage — Contractor must provide its own storage for <br />equipment such as sweeping machines, brooms, tires, gas, oil, and other <br />related parts and materials. The City will not provide storage for any of <br />Contractor's equipment. <br />e. Proof of Ownership — Contractor must have proof of ownership or a signed <br />lease for the duration of the Agreement for each sweeping machine used <br />in the performance of this Agreement. <br />Registration — Contractor's sweeping equipment must be properly <br />registered and insured in accordance with California State Motor Vehicle <br />Laws. <br />g. Safety Regulations — Contractor's sweeping equipment must conform to <br />all federal, state and local safety regulations and be properly licensed <br />through the State of California. <br />REV: 05-15-19 EI <br />Page 6 of 9 <br />ATTY/AGR.Amend No.3/Contract Sweeping Services - Street Sweeping <br />