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3.9.9.3. Contractor shall have installed and shall operate RFID readers on all vehicles performing
Residential Collection Service and sufficient handheld scanners for asset management
purposes.
3.9.9.4. Contractor shall purchase and/or lease, maintain, and repair all of the vehicles and
equipment necessary to comply with the requirements of this Agreement. Contractor’s
vehicles and equipment shall be compatible (in size and weight) with, and appropriate
for, the areas where such vehicles and equipment are utilized. If Contractor must use a
substandard road (as determined by the County) to obtain access to a customer,
Contractor shall use lightweight and/or smaller vehicles and equipment when providing
service on such roads.
3.9.9.5. All of Contractor’s collection vehicles shall have waterproof seals and shall be watertight
to a depth sufficient to prevent the discharge or leaking of liquids that have
accumulated in the vehicle's cargo area during loading and transport operations.
3.9.9.6. All vehicles used to provide Collection Service under this Agreement shall be equipped
at all times with: (a) all safety supplies, equipment, and first aid supplies required by
Applicable Laws; (b) a fire extinguisher; (c) a heavy‐duty broom, a rake, and a large
dustpan; (d) a spill response kit; (e) an audible back‐up warning device; and (f) back‐up
cameras. The spill response kit shall be suitable and adequate for cleaning up any leaks
or spills of oil, hydraulic fluid, or other liquids from Contractor’s collection vehicles.
3.9.9.7. All vehicles used for collection of White Goods under this Agreement shall be equipped
with appropriate ancillary equipment so as to avoid breakage of Freon lines during
collection.
3.9.9.8. Contractor shall have sufficient reserve vehicles and equipment available to complete
daily routes. The use of reserve vehicles and equipment shall include, but not be limited
to, occasions when frontline vehicles and equipment are out of service, or when
unanticipated delays will prevent frontline vehicles and equipment from completing the
collection route(s) within the established hours of collection. The reserve vehicles and
equipment shall be in service within two (2) hours of any breakdown or delay of the
frontline collection vehicle. The reserve vehicles and equipment shall be similar in size
and capacity to the vehicles and equipment being replaced.
3.9.9.9. The County reserves the right to conduct periodic inspections of operations, vehicles,
and equipment to ensure compliance with federal and state commercial motor vehicle
statues, as well as requirements of this Agreement.
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Note: Final Agreement terms and conditions will be modified based upon the residential service level selected by the Board
and final negotiations with the Successful Proposer upon Board approval.
Okaloosa County
Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection, Transfer, and Processing/Disposal Agreement
Attachment A: Draft Agreement
3.9.10. Maintenance and Cleaning
3.9.10.1. Contractor shall monitor, maintain and repair its collection vehicles and equipment, at
a minimum, in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Applicable
Law. Oil/hydraulic systems and waterproof seals/enclosures shall be kept in good
condition at all times to prevent spills and leaks.
3.9.10.2. Contractor shall keep all collection vehicles and equipment cleaned. All collection
vehicles used for the collection of Solid Waste shall be washed thoroughly and sanitized
with a suitable disinfectant and deodorant at least once each week, unless the Contract
Manager approves an alternate cleaning schedule. Other collection vehicles shall be
cleaned and washed, as necessary, to minimize the potential for odors and nuisance
conditions.
3.9.11. Vehicle Identification
3.9.11.1. All collection vehicles shall be painted a uniform color.
3.9.11.2. Contractor’s vehicles shall clearly display Contractor’s logo, name, and telephone
number printed in letters not less than four inches (4”) on each side of the vehicle.
3.9.11.3. Contractor vehicles shall be numbered with numbers not less than three inches (3”) high
on each side of the vehicle and on the front passenger‐side bumper. Contractor shall
keep a record of the vehicle to which each number is assigned.
3.9.11.4. Contractor shall display the County logo on the sides and rear of the dedicated frontline
vehicles used to collect Solid Waste or Recyclables from Residential Customers in the
Service Area. The Contract Manager shall be notified immediately if an unmarked spare
vehicle is used to collect Residential Solid Waste or Recyclables. The signs shall be
appropriately sized, as mutually agreed. The County will provide the approved artwork
for the Contractor’s vehicles.
3.9.12. Service Verification and Asset Management System
3.9.12.1. Contractor shall provide and maintain a service verification system with web‐based
access for the Contract Manager and designated County staff. The service verification
system shall be capable of providing reports online that can be downloaded in PDF and
Excel formats. The system shall be free of any requirements for the County to install
and support software for the collection and delivery of such information. Contractor is
responsible for all associated system costs and maintenance.
3.9.12.2. The service verification system shall be capable of providing map‐based location
visibility of frontline and reserve collection vehicles operated in real time.
3.9.12.3. The service verification system shall be able to generate reports as needed based on
Roll Cart service activity, including, but not limited to, collection and non‐collection
events and set‐out rates. Variables and fields used to supply and manage this
information shall include, but not be limited to:
Roll Cart type (Solid Waste or Recyclables)
Generator type (Residential or Multi‐Family Customer)
Customer ID and address
Collection event date, time, and latitude/longitude coordinates
RFID tag number
Serial number
Roll Cart size
Route and truck information
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Note: Final Agreement terms and conditions will be modified based upon the residential service level selected by the Board
and final negotiations with the Successful Proposer upon Board approval.
Okaloosa County
Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection, Transfer, and Processing/Disposal Agreement
Attachment A: Draft Agreement
3.9.12.4. Contractor shall be responsible for asset management including reporting and tracking
the movement of all Roll Carts (e.g., deliveries, removals, exchanges, repairs, warranty
recovery, etc.). All database adjustments must be made within forty‐eight (48) hours of
physical inventory exchange and completion of work order. The asset management
system must integrate with the service verification system and shall have the ability to
generate reports that can be converted to Excel or PDF based on Roll Cart activity. Data
fields shall include, but not be limited to:
Work order number, date, and status
Roll Cart type (Solid Waste or Recyclables)
Customer ID and address
Container serial numbers, new and old if replacement is required
RFID tag numbers, new and old if replacement is required
Serial number
Cart size
Recovery and delivery latitude/longitude coordinates
Route information
Public Education
The Contractor shall work with the County to maximize recycling. Contractor and County shall jointly
implement a promotional and public education program to inform and encourage residents and business
owners to maximize recycling. All Contractor‐developed promotional materials and forms of
communication regarding the County’s programs including, but not limited to, electronic, printed, audio,
video, graphics, logos, etc., shall be reviewed and approved by the Contract Manager prior to disseminating
or presenting publically. Contractor shall provide a monthly report of public education activities pursuant
to Article 8.4.
3.10.1. Residential Customers
Prior to the Commencement Date and annually thereafter, Contractor shall provide customers
with County‐approved recycling information at least three (3) times per year. Such information
shall include at least one (1) billing insert “how to guide” and one (1) newspaper advertisement.
Contractor shall be responsible for the development, printing, and distribution of all required
recycling information; design and content are subject to approval by the Contract Manager prior
to distribution.
3.10.2. Multi‐Family Customers
Prior to the Commencement Date and at least annually thereafter, Contractor shall provide Multi‐
Family Customers with a brochure summarizing available recycling services. Brochure design and
content are subject to approval by the Contract Manager prior to distribution.
Storms and Hurricanes
In case of a storm or hurricane, the Contract Manager may
