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Statement of Work Trash Pickup and Removal Services

For Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. Governing Specifications

2. Service Requirements

3. PennDOT Roadside Contract Administration

4. Contract Representative

5. Pre-Service Meeting

6. Term of Purchase Order

7. Option to Renew

8. Option to Extend

9. Estimated Quantities

10. Invoice and Billing Instructions

11. Equipment and Operator Requirements

12. Global Positioning System (GPS)

13. Equipment Requirements

14. Equipment Inspection

15. Work Zone Traffic Control Requirements (WZTC)

16. Work Requirements

a) Schedule

b) Holidays

c) Work Performance & Standards

d) Crew Deployment & County Dispatch Locations

e) Compliance Notifications

f) Crew Deployment and Centralized County Dispatch Location

g) Disposal Site Requirements

h) Active Construction Zones

i) Evaluation of Work

j) Property Damage

17. Spill Plan & Spill Kit

18. Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP)

PAY ITEMS:

Item 1: Trash Pickup and Removal-Bucks County Item 2: Driver and Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel, and Flashing/Revolving Yellow Light -Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC)-Bucks County

Item 3: Trash Pickup and Removal-Chester County Item 4: Driver and Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel, and Flashing/Revolving Yellow Light -Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC)-Chester County

Item 5: Trash Pickup and Removal-Montgomery County Item 6: Driver and Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel, and Flashing/Revolving Yellow Light -Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC)-Montgomery County

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1, Contractor Information Form Attachment 2, Roadside Equipment Inspection Form (REI) Attachment 3, Confirmation of Service Form, OS-501 Attachment 4, M-609 Summary Spreadsheet Attachment 5, Accessing PennDOT iPad Applications Attachment 6, Work Zone Traffic Control Compliance Checklist and Notification Form, CS-901 Attachment 7, Contractor Work Performance Notification Form Attachment 8, “Litter Crew Ahead” sign (M21-18)

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS

The purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to procure a Contractor to perform Trash Pickup and Removal Services in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as PennDOT). These services may be requested on any PennDOT-owned property and are to be performed in accordance with the most recent version of the following (these documents can be found on the PennDOT website or via an internet search by title):

PennDOT Publication 213– Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines PennDOT Publication 23 – Maintenance Manual, Chapter 13

This bid solicitation has been reserved for Small Business Contracting. Only those Bidders certified as DGS Small Businesses through the Small Business Contracting Program may submit a bid for these services.

Prior to the bid, all questions shall be directed to the Purchasing Agent.

In the event there is a conflict among the documents comprising this Contract, PennDOT and the Contractor have agreed on the following order of precedence: The Contract; the IFB; and the Contractor's Bid in Response to the IFB.

The PennDOT Project Manager for this contract will be the District Roadside Specialist Supervisor (DRSS) or Designee.

2. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Roadside trash pickup and removal is an essential maintenance activity which contributes to motorists’ safety, sign visibility, vegetation control and roadside appearance. Trash pickup and removal must be routinely performed year-round on state highways.

This work is the furnishing of all material, equipment, personnel, liability insurance, safety equipment and best operational practices necessary for the efficient pickup and removal of roadside trash under this contract.

The services provided shall be consistent with standard operating procedures and applicable Federal, State, Local laws, rules, and regulations for the protection of public health and the environment, including following OSHA safety requirements.

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all litter and debris four inches and larger in size from all areas within PennDOT’s right of way. This work will take place as directed by the DRSS or Designee on an as needed basis. Highway mileposts, interchanges or other physical landmarks may be used to designate starting and stopping points.

Trash pickup and debris removal will encompass all shoulders, medians, ramps, interchanges/bowl areas and PennDOT-owned parcels. All trash and debris collected must be placed in trash bags, where possible, and disposed of.

Work continuously until each location is completed. Do not leave work location except when necessary due to the onset of inclement weather or darkness. When feasible, conduct all work operations from or beyond the roadway shoulder.

Objects that require the efforts of more than the entire crew to lift onto the truck can be left in place where discovered. Notify the DRSS or Designee by the end of the day if oversized objects are encountered.

Do not disturb any steel drums or other types of sealed containers which might contain solid, liquid, or gaseous chemical wastes, hospital wastes or infectious wastes. Immediately notify the DRSS or Designee if any such material is discovered.

All work crews will be equipped as described below under EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS and PAY ITEMS.

The Contractor will be required to submit all duplicate or back-up equipment for inspection prior to its use under this contract.

The Department may require two (2) separate crews to perform work on the same day occasionally.

PennDOT will provide the Contractor with a minimum notice of 7 business days if a second crew is required.

If additional crews are requested by the DRSS or Designee, the DRSS or Designee may waive the need for additional equipment.

3. PENNDOT ROADSIDE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

While PennDOT reserves the right to request submission of the M-609 in other formats in the future as detailed below, PennDOT requires form M-609 to be submitted via a mobile application (hereinafter the “application”).

Any reference throughout this document to the M-609 shall mean the PennDOT Form M-609, which shall be completed by the Contractor via PennDOT’s mobile application unless directed otherwise by the Project Manager or Designee. To that end, the following requirements apply:

A. The Contractor shall become a PennDOT Business Partner, obtain credentials to utilize the application, and follow “Accessing PennDOT iPad Applications for Business Partners” (Attachment 5). This document provides guidance on registering to become a Business Partner and using the application.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the purchase, maintenance and operation of all hardware, including devices such as but not limited to compatible cellular telephones or tablets, necessary to utilize the application.

C. The Contractor shall submit all Form M-609s to PennDOT via the application. If applicable, supplemental daily information (GPS report, photographs) shall be attached as pdf files. A minimum of one M-609 shall be submitted per crew per day. The regular submission of M-609’s is critical to the efficient administration of this contract and will be agreed upon at the Pre-Service meeting. If a revision is needed for an M-609, it will be “rejected” to the Contractor through the mobile application.

D. Once registered as a Business Partner, the Contractor shall have the ability to use the application statewide for roadside maintenance work and, as directed by the PennDOT and its authorized personnel, including without limitation the Project Manager or Designee, complete Form M-609 electronically, with the same binding legal effect as though certified in writing.

4. CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall assign one of its employees to serve as the Contract Representative. The

Contractor's Contract Representative will be the Contractor’s sole contact person designated to interact and communicate with the Department on all contract and work-related activities and issues. The assigned Contractor Representative must be proficient in the English language.

The Contractor shall provide the Department with its Contract Representative's contact information including name, title, cell phone number, and email address.

The Contractor's Contract Representative shall have the authority to make all contract-related decisions.

The Contractor shall notify the Department immediately, in writing, of any change involving the individual serving in this position.

The Contractor must complete and submit the attached Contractor Information Form (Attachment 1) to the PennDOT Purchasing Agent within 3 business days of notice of apparent low bidder status.

5. PRE-SERVICE MEETING

A Pre-Service Meeting will be scheduled by the Project Manager or Designee after the purchase order is issued and will be held at the PennDOT District 6-0 Office.

The Pre-Service meeting is an incidental item and will not be paid for.

The Contractor will have five (5) calendar days to be ready to start work after the Pre-Service Meeting is held.

6. TERM OF PURCHASE ORDER

The initial validity period will commence upon issuance of a Fully Executed Purchase Order and will end on June 30, 2021

7. OPTION TO RENEW

The Purchase Order may be renewed for four (4) additional one (1) year term(s), so long as PennDOT provides written notice to the Contractor of its intention to extend the purchase order by letter prior to expiration of the term of the agreement, or any extension thereof.

PennDOT may exercise the renewal as an individual year or multiple year term(s). Any renewal will be under the same terms, covenants and conditions, provided, however, that the rates under the contract may be increased up to 2% during each renewal term. No further document is required to be executed to renew the term of the contract.

PennDOT reserves the right not to execute the renewal option.

8. OPTION TO EXTEND

PennDOT reserves the right to extend any contract and associated purchase orders by up to three (3) months, under the same terms and condition, by providing the Contractor with written notice prior to the expiration of the contract and associated purchaser orders.

9. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

All quantities are estimated, and the Department reserves the right to increase or decrease these quantities based upon need.

10. INVOICE AND BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

A completed Confirmation of Services Form (Form OS-501) (Attachment 3), and M-609 Summary Spreadsheet (Attachment 4) shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Project Manager or Designee for review and verification on a monthly basis. Both forms shall be itemized, include sufficient detail, and coordinate with the line items on the Purchase Order. The Project Manager or Designee will notify the Contractor if corrections are needed. Untimely or incomplete submissions of Form OS-501 and M-609 Summary Spreadsheets may delay processing of a “proper invoice” as required by the Payment section of the Terms and Conditions.

Invoices shall be submitted by the Contractor monthly. For further instructions regarding invoicing, see the Billing Requirements section of the Terms and Conditions.

PennDOT reserves the right, throughout the life of the contract, to make changes to Forms M-609 and/or OS-501, including their instructions, content, and all other requirements.

Based upon the successful completion and PennDOT's acceptance of each deliverable in this IFB, terms and Conditions, and Statement of Work, including any negotiated changes prior to Purchase Order execution and any PennDOT approved change requests after Purchase Order execution, the Selected Offeror may request payment for each deliverable (refer to IFB Terms and Conditions).

11. EQUIPMENT AND OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall ensure all equipment and equipment operators comply with applicable PA Motor Vehicle laws and federal regulations.

12. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)

The Contractor shall acquire and maintain a GPS Service Provider and provide to PennDOT access to real-time GPS data for work verification. The Contractor shall create and maintain a PennDOT logon and shall share the username and password with the Project Manager or Designee.

The Contractor shall maintain a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit into the following vehicles when performing work under this contract:

Trash Crew transport vehicle (one required per crew)

The GPS unit will be used to verify the hours worked and work locations covered by each crew. It is not required to place GPS units in the Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, as it is understood that this vehicle may not be required full time yet is necessary to be deployed in advance of any work zone when required. The hours submitted for Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator will normally match crew hours in the work zone as required or approved.

This report will be included with the electronic Roadside Activity Report (Form M-609) by attaching a pdf of the daily GPS report.

The GPS unit used must produce a report that identifies daily work locations at one (1) minute intervals, minimum. The daily report must include the date, crew ID, location, speed and miles traveled

13. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must furnish the following equipment for each working crew:

Per crew:

o One (1) truck capable of transporting the crew with 12 cubic yard minimum capacity (this can be a combination of a truck and trailer) with a roof mounted amber emergency rotating or flashing light, and a tarp. After trash is put into the truck or trailer, cover the trash with a tarp to ensure that no material falls out during transportation.

o One (1) “Litter Crew Ahead” (M21-18) sign (Attachment 8). This must be permanently mounted to the rear of each trash collection truck or trailer (facing oncoming traffic).

o Incidental equipment, supplies, and tools as required for the work, including trash bags, leaf rakes & additional tarps.

o One (1) set of two-way radio/walkie-talkie for traffic control with a minimum range of 1 mile.

o Each crew shall be equipped with a cellular telephone capable of sending/receiving text messages and email as a means of communicating with PennDOT.

Per crew member:

o One (1) spring loaded Reacher/Grabber a minimum of 32 inches long and constructed of an Aluminum shaft capable of removing litter, or, an acceptable alternative as approved by the DRSS or Designee.

o One (1) ANSI class 2 safety vest, hard hat, pair of leather boots and gloves.

14. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

The apparent low bidder shall demonstrate to the DRSS or Designee that the equipment proposed for use in meeting the requirements of the contract is of sufficient capacity and quantity, and that all such equipment is in good working order. Additionally, the apparent low bidder may be asked to demonstrate that the personnel employed for providing the services required by the contract are sufficiently trained to operate the Contractor’s proposed equipment. The demonstration will also include Work Zone Traffic Control vehicles needed for compliance with traffic safety requirements as defined in the current version of PennDOT Publication (Pub) 213.

The Contractor will, within three (3) business days of notice of apparent low bidder status, submit the completed Roadside Equipment Inspection (REI) Form, (Attachment 2), to the PennDOT Purchasing Agent.

Within 10 calendar days of notice of apparent low bidder status, the DRSS will notify the apparent low bidder regarding the date, time, and location of the demonstration.

At the discretion of the DRSS or Designee, the apparent low bidder may be provided with up to five (5) additional calendar days after an initial, unsuccessful demonstration of equipment and personnel acceptability to prepare for and satisfactorily complete a second demonstration.

If the apparent low bidder fails to demonstrate the acceptability of its equipment and/or personnel within ten (10) business days of PennDOT's initial notification of date and time of inspection, the apparent low bidder will be deemed nonresponsive and not responsible and its bid will be rejected. The contract will then be awarded to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder that successfully demonstrates the acceptability of its equipment and personnel.

PennDOT will provide the Contractor written communication regarding the outcome of the equipment demonstration.

If changes to equipment and/or personnel are made after the award, the Contractor will notify the DRSS and may be asked to successfully demonstrate the acceptability of the equipment and/or personnel as specified above.

All equipment listed by the Contractor on Roadside Equipment Inspection (REI) Form, (Attachment 2), must be present at the demonstration; incidental equipment need not be included. All equipment shall be licensed, insured, and registered in accordance with applicable PA Motor Vehicle Codes and the Terms and Conditions of this contract.

The Contractor name, logo if applicable and contact information must be visible on all motor vehicles used on the contract.

15. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENTS (WZTC)

Contractor shall conduct Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in accordance with the current version of Publication 213. Contractor shall provide all traffic control setups, shadow vehicles, signage, warning lights, flags, flashing lights, and any other work zone traffic control equipment required by Publication 213 necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public and minimize interference with the normal flow of traffic. Contractor shall not close any lanes of travel without prior coordination with the DRSS.

Except for emergency work, no work will be permitted on limited access, interstates, and expressways from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM or from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM without written consent of the DRSS.

The costs of Maintenance and Protection of Traffic as required by Publication 213 for performing work on conventional highways (as defined in Publication 213) is considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.

It is anticipated that the majority of this work will be a “Mobile Operation”. For a “Mobile Operation”, the Road Work (W20-1) sign on the shadow vehicle is not optional. For any work locations not considered a “Mobile Operation”, the Contractor shall provide the appropriate Maintenance and Protection of Traffic as required by Publication 213.

The costs of Maintenance and Protection of Traffic for all roadways other than conventional highways as required by Publication 213, shall be paid for under PAY ITEMS: WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL

(WZTC).

However, in unique situations, PennDOT reserves the right to request and pay for additional WZTC (Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Trailer Mounted Flashing Arrow Panel, or additional crew members) to assist with Maintenance and Protection of Traffic. This will be requested in writing by the Project Manager or Designee;

Contractor shall not proceed with work that requires additional WZTC approval until notified in writing.

16. WORK REQUIREMENTS

a) SCHEDULE: Work will be performed Monday through Friday. Work on Saturday and Sunday, as necessary, may be performed only with written consent of the Project Manager or Designee.

The daily work schedule will be 7:00 am to 3:00 pm daily, including a (non-billable) half-hour lunch break (7.5 billable hours daily). The Project Manager or Designee may waive the lunch break or require an alternate work schedule, with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.

Each crew foreperson must make a call-in (working/not working) to the Project Manager or Designee by text message, telephone or email each day; this report is to be made by 7:00 AM. At the end of each working day, a call-out must be made to the Project Manager or Designee by text message, telephone, or email each day by 3:30 PM. In all cases, if the Project Manager or Designee is not available, the Contractor must leave the Project Manager or Designee a text message, voice message, or send an email to communicate work status and location.

Each daily call-in must include notification if Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) measures will be used during the day; failure to do so may result in non-payment for Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) for the day. If the WZTC requirement changes from what was reported in the daily call-in, the Project Manager must be notified immediately.

When working on freeways and expressways, each crew foreman must also make call-in/call-out work reports to the PennDOT Traffic Management Center at 610-205-6934; this report must be made no more than one hour before the start of work, and no more than one hour after the work has been completed.

During times of inclement weather or special events, the Project Manager or Designee may postpone work until a more suitable time.

Unless otherwise directed by the Project Manager or Designee, a work shift may begin no earlier than sunrise and end no later than sunset, provided sufficient daylight and/or weather conditions exist to allow for the safe completion of work activities.

No payment will be made for hours not worked due to inclement weather, equipment breakdowns, mandatory lunch breaks, or other causes. Payment will be made for time spent on field repairs requiring less than one (1) hour of down time; any crew member not involved in equipment repair shall make all reasonable efforts to continue working in a productive manner. Any breakdown shall be immediately reported to the Project Manager or Designee; no payment shall be made for field repair if the PennDOT has not been notified on the day of occurrence.

The Contractor shall not perform any operations within active construction zones or beautification areas unless directed to do so by the Project Manager or Designee.

b) HOLIDAYS: No work shall be scheduled to occur on the following holidays unless written permission to do so is provided by PennDOT:

1. New Year’s Day

2. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

3. President’s Day

4. Memorial Day

5. Independence Day

6. Labor Day

7. Columbus Day

8. Veteran’s Day

9. Thanksgiving Day

10. Day after Thanksgiving Day

11. Christmas Day

For all holidays occurring on a Sunday, the following Monday will be recognized as the day when no work is to be scheduled. For all holidays occurring on a Saturday, the Friday before will be recognized as the day when no work is to be scheduled.

The Contractor shall not implement travel lane restrictions or any activities that will impede traffic during the following periods unless otherwise approved by the Project Manager or Designee:

1. Tuesday 5.00 AM through Monday 8.00 PM (Thanksgiving Weekend)

2. Friday before Holiday at 5:00 AM through the Monday after at 8:00 PM (Christmas and New Year's Weeks)

3. Friday 5:00 AM through Tuesday 8:00 PM (Easter Weekend)

4. Thursday 5:00 AM through Tuesday 8:00 PM (Memorial Day Weekend)

5. Friday 5.00 AM to Tuesday 8.00 PM (Independence Day Weekend)

6. Friday 5.00 AM through Tuesday 8.00 PM (Labor Day Weekend)

7. Special Events

c) WORK PERFORMANCE: The Project Manager or Designee will submit to the Contractor a list of work areas that may include additional information, such as high-priority or special needs areas, requested work order etc. Every effort will be made to request a minimum of one (1) full day of work in one (1) county, followed by scheduled work in either of the other two counties however, PennDOT reserves the right to modify the work schedule and locations as needed.

The Contractor shall provide a general schedule for approval that clarifies the order and time frame needed to complete the work.

d) WORK CREW READINESS All work crews must be have a full complement; Contractor may not start work without a full crew complement without prior permission from Project Manager or Designee. Absenteeism which prevents Contractor crews from performing work will be considered a Contractor performance issue.

Absenteeism which prevents Contractor crews from performing work may result in the assessment of liquidated damages, performance issue entry in the Commonwealth's Contractor Responsibility Program System, and Purchase Order Cancellation.

e) COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS: A written response to a Compliance Notification is required within 24 hours of receipt. REPEATED INADEQUATE REPONSES TO COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS

MAY RESULT IN THE CONTRACTOR BEING FOUND NON-RESPONSIVE OR NOT

RESPONSIBLE. IN THIS CASE, PENNDOT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW THE

CONTRACT AND REQUEST SERVICES FROM THE NEXT LOWEST BIDDER.

1. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL (WZTC): If the Project Manager or Designee observes any aspect of a safety setup that raises questions or concern, the Contractor will be notified immediately and a Work Zone Traffic Control Compliance Checklist and Notification Form, CS-901 (Attachment 6), will be used to document and request clarification or a remedy.

2. WORK PERFORMANCE: Crews are expected to be productive and work continuously throughout the day (except for a lunch break, if taken). Excessively long breaks and unproductive crew members or crews will not be tolerated. If the Project Manager or Designee observes sub-standard work performance, the Contractor will be notified immediately and a Contractor Work Performance Notification Form (Attachment 7) will be used to document and request clarification or a remedy.

The work of the Contractor is subject to inspection by PennDOT at any time. Unannounced inspections of trash pickup, removal and disposal operations may be performed by the DRSS or a Designee. The DRSS will have the authority to stop trash pickup, removal and or disposal operation being performed under this contract at any time and for any reason. Deficiencies found during an inspection shall be corrected, at no cost to PennDOT, before the trash pickup and removal operation resumes.

f) DUMPING & DISPOSAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

At the pre-service meeting, the Contractor will provide the DRSS or Designee with a list of disposal sites that the Contractor will be using to dispose of the materials picked up under this contract.

Contractor must utilize disposal sites approved and licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Contractor must notify PennDOT in advance of changes in disposal site(s). All Trash disposal costs and fees will be incidental to this service.

Crew is expected to arrive ready for work with truck(s)/trailer(s) completely empty unless given prior permission by the DRSS or Designee. Dumping during normal work hours will only be permitted with written permission by the DRSS or Designee. If a mid-day dump is approved, the dump location must be provided, and only the minimum crew members necessary to safely unload trash may accompany truck driver to the dump. All remaining crew members must remain productive in work area until the truck returns.

The Department reserves the right to direct the Contractor to dump at any approved location.

g) ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION ZONES

The Contractor shall not perform any operations within active construction zones unless directed to do so by the DRSS or Designee.

h) PROPERTY DAMAGE

The Contractor shall repair or replace any PennDOT property, or private property, damaged during trash pickup, removal and disposal operations at no additional cost to PennDOT.

17. SPILL PLAN & SPILL KIT

Contractor must submit a Spill Plan to the DRSS at the Pre-Service Meeting. The plan shall detail the steps that will be taken to contain all fluids and material that may accidentally be discharged by any of the Contractor's equipment. In addition, the plan shall provide direction to the crew on the cleanup and disposal process of any/all leaked contaminants or material. If an environmental remediation company will be utilized, the name of the company and contact must be supplied.

Contractor must equip each crew with a Spill Kit. The Contractor's Spill Kit(s) must be presented to the DRSS at the Equipment Inspection. The Spill Kit must be capable of containing any and all fluids and material that may accidentally be discharged by any of the equipment to prevent the discharge from entering any inlets or water ways. Contractor will check the spill kit on a monthly basis throughout the term of the contract to insure it is complete and functional.

Both the Spill Plan and the Spill Kit shall be kept in one work vehicle assigned to this contract at all times.

18. STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SEMP)

PennDOT has implemented a Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) which complies with the ISO 14001:2004 standard. As part of SEMP, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established a Green Plan Policy that can be found at:

www.penndot.gov

To access program requirements on the website Type in 'SEMP' in search field, and select the magnifying glass.

Then select ‘Pollution Prevention' and review site.

The Green Plan Policy is designed protect the environment, conserve resources and comply with environmental laws and regulations.

The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel are aware of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s commitment to protecting the environment, are properly trained about the environmental impacts of their work and are competent (through appropriate work experience, job training or classroom education) to perform the work that they do.

PAY ITEMS

Item 1: Trash Pickup and Removal-Bucks County Item 3: Trash Pickup and Removal-Chester County Item 5: Trash Pickup and Removal-Montgomery County

DESCRIPTION: This work is the furnishing of all material, equipment, personnel, liability insurance, safety equipment and best operational practices necessary for the efficient pickup and removal of roadside trash under this contract. ANSI class 2 safety vest, hard hats and leather boots must be worn by all crew members at all times in work zones.

PERSONNEL: A minimum complement shall consist of a Four (4) Person Crew. Up to two (2) additional crew members may be requested by the DRSS or Designee; a minimum of two (2) business days will be provided for these requests. Ensure all personnel operating equipment are licensed and insured in accordance with applicable PA Motor Vehicle Codes and the Terms and Conditions of this contract.

The Four (4) Person Crew shall include:

One working foreperson that is familiar with the areas and conditions in which the work crew will be operating. Foreperson must possess the knowledge and skills needed to maintain and field-adjust all WZTC and equipment to maintain continuous and productive operations.

The Four (4) Person crew may be used to provide required Work Zone Traffic Control. If required, the DRSS or Designee will request/authorize additional crew members to provide WZTC.

No member of the Four (4) Person crew will be used as the driver of the Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator.

Do not report for work without a minimum complement of four (4) crew members. The DRSS or Designee may authorize work without a full crew complement if it is determined to be in the Department’s best interest.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Hour (per Person)

PAY ITEMS, CONT’D

Item 2: Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC)-Bucks County Item 4: Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC)-Chester County Item 6: Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC)-Montgomery County

DESCRIPTION: This work is to provide a driver and vehicle positioned in the work area in advance of a work site to provide information to approaching drivers or protection for the workers or work vehicle. This item is to be utilized when working on Freeways and Expressways to meet the minimum requirements of PATA 400 Series of Publication 213.

EQUIPMENT: Provide one (1) Driver and one (1) Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel, and Flashing/Revolving Yellow Lights as necessary to meet the minimum requirements of Publication 213.

The hourly rate is based on one (1) Driver and one (1) Shadow Vehicle. If two (2) Shadow Vehicles are required to meet the minimum requirements of PATA 400 Series each Driver and Vehicle shall be invoiced at the hourly rate.

One (1) Driver and one (1) Shadow Vehicle will be required for any work on ramps - See Publication 213, “General Notes-General Items”.

Flashing Arrow Panel must meet requirements of Publication 213.

All other WZTC equipment as defined above under WZTC Requirements are considered incidental.

PERSONNEL: One Driver will be required for each shadow vehicle.

The Driver of the Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator shall not engage in any trash pickup/removal activities.

The Driver of the Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator must remain in the Shadow Vehicle when the Contractor is performing work under this contract.

Personnel must possess a valid driver’s license of the proper class and endorsements as required by the current laws and be familiar with Publication 213 and operating the equipment under its provisions.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Hour (per Shadow Vehicle)