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shall at no time be mixed with Solid Waste.
4.2.6.6. Contractor shall remove waste from the tipping floors in accordance with operating
permits.
4.2.6.7. Contractor shall not store Recyclables or Recovered Materials in the facilities’ outdoor
areas unless fully contained and protected from the elements within a vehicle or
container; storage on the ground or use of tarps is not acceptable. Recyclables and
Recovered Materials will be transported offsite as soon as sufficient quantities are
accumulated.
4.2.6.8. Contractor shall separate tires, White Goods, and E-Waste delivered to the Transfer
Stations from the waste stream and place them in separate containers as provided by
the County.
4.2.6.9. Contractor shall remove any Unacceptable Waste delivered to the Transfer Station
from the waste stream and shall properly manage and dispose of such Unacceptable
Waste.
4.2.6.10. Contractor shall operate the facilities to allow for a turnaround time of not more than
twenty (20) minutes after being weighed in at the scale house on a first-in, first-out
basis.
4.2.6.11. Contractor shall be responsible for all utility costs, including water, sewer, electrical
and telecommunication associated with the operation of the Transfer Stations and will
timely pay all utility costs and associated taxes and other governmental charges.
4.2.6.12. Contractor shall be responsible for treating, hauling, and disposing of all leachate.
Leachate shall be pre-treated in accordance with permit requirements and to meet all
Applicable Law.
4.2.6.13. Contractor shall immediately notify the Contract Manager of any personal injury or
damage to public or private property caused by Contractor during the provision of
services. Wherever such property is damaged due to the activities of Contractor, it
shall be restored to its original condition by Contractor at Contractor’s expense within
forty-eight (48) hours.
4.2.6.14. Contractor shall accommodate tours, hosted by the County, by appointment.
4.2.6.15. The County shall be entitled to have its designated representatives at the Transfer
Stations at all time and Contractor shall designate a suitable site for an office if
required by the County. The County shall further have the right to station its
employees at all weigh scales to verify the correctness of the weight records and
Contractor shall provide reasonable space for said employees.
4.2.6.16. Contractor shall keep a written record of all complaints it receives (either directly or
through the County) regarding Contractor’s service under this Agreement in a format
approved by the Contract Manager. Contractor shall resolve all complaints as
expeditiously as possible and shall take whatever steps are necessary to remedy the
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cause of a complaint within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving a complaint from a
customer or the County.
4.2.6.17. The County may from time to time, and at least annually, conduct an inspection of the
operation and maintenance of the Transfer Stations. The inspection may include staff
interviews, review of maintenance records, complaint log, monitoring data, and
personal observations. Prior notice of an inspection is not required. The inspection
may also include, but is not limited to, the following topics:
• Adherence to Transfer Station Permits conditions
• Adherence to the Operations Plans
• Noise abatement
• Litter and pest control
• Facility maintenance
• Odor control
4.2.7. Facilities
4.2.7.1. Contractor shall maintain and keep in good condition and repair the Transfer Stations
buildings, interior and exterior, including repair of any damages as well as wear and
tear from normal operations. The buildings shall be maintained to the satisfaction of
the Contract Manager. Contractor shall ensure janitorial services are provided daily in
heated and/or air conditioned spaces. Contractor shall maintain detailed maintenance
records for all aspects of the Transfer Stations.
4.2.7.2. Contractor shall maintain and/or replace as appropriate all rolling stock utilized by the
Contractor in performance of this Agreement.
4.2.7.3. Contractor shall establish a written procedure, which must meet the approval of the
Contract Manager, for monitoring the wear on the tip floors and repairing tip floors
before the wear has progressed to the point that further wear could jeopardize the
renewal of the floor surface or involve replacement of the steel reinforcement in the
floor. Contractor shall be responsible for all tipping floor maintenance, repairs,
resurfacing, and replacement. The Transfer Stations floors shall each be resurfaced by
Contractor at least once during the term of this Agreement.
4.2.7.4. Contractor shall maintain all of the systems and equipment at the Transfer Stations in
safe and good working order following normal preventive maintenance procedures as
specified by the various equipment manufacturers, including but not limited to, all
labor and parts (e.g., tires, filters, fluids and hoses). Systems and equipment include,
but are not limited to, pressure washing system, odor control system, leachate
system, exhaust fans, and the emergency generator.
4.2.7.5. Contractor shall maintain the grounds and landscaping of the Transfer Stations in neat,
clean, and litter-free condition. This includes, but is not limited to, weekly, or as
needed based on seasonality, mowing of the grounds and landscape service as
seasonal vegetative growth requires. Contractor shall maintain storm water
conveyance system (ditches). Contractor shall also be responsible for monitoring and
collecting litter along access road(s) on a weekly basis at a minimum, and more often,
if needed.
4.2.7.6. Contractor shall maintain and repair fencing, gates, lighting, and signage. Contractor
shall maintain the security of the facilities, including the existing security system, of
which the County owns and shall have full monitoring access.
4.2.7.7. Contractor shall be responsible for roadways and parking areas at the facilities,
including repair, resurfacing, restriping, and any other maintenance needs.
4.2.7.8. Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of all improvements to the Transfer
Stations that are necessary to operate effectively and efficiently, including all facility
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modifications, capital improvement, equipment maintenance, repairs, and purchases.
Such improvements shall be made only upon prior written consent by the Contract
Manager, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Detailed documentation shall be
submitted to the County with any request for such improvements.
4.2.7.9. Contractor shall take corrective action immediately to all requests by the Contract
Manager to improve care and maintenance of Transfer Stations’ grounds, buildings,
equipment, and systems according to the terms of this Agreement. Contractor shall
resolve all issues within three (3) Days, unless a different timeframe is agreed upon by
the Contract Manager.
4.3. County Access
Contractor shall afford reasonable access at any reasonable time to the Transfer Stations by the County,
its authorized agents or public authorities having regulatory jurisdiction over the facilities. Such visits
shall be conducted in a manner so as to cause minimum interference with the performance of
Contractor’s responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. All persons conducting such visits shall provide
appropriate identification and shall comply with Contractor’s established safety rules and regulations.
4.4. Transportation of Waste
Contractor shall be responsible for all transportation of Solid Waste, except White Goods and tires, once it
has been accepted for disposal at the Transfer Stations to the Final Disposal Facility approved by the
County. Contractor shall transport E-Waste to the County facility designated by Contract Manager.
Contractor shall transport Recyclables to the Designated Facility.
4.5. Tip Fees
The County shall be responsible for the setting and collection of charges associated with all waste
received at the Transfer Stations, except as provided herein.
4.5.1. Acceptable Waste
The rates charged for Acceptable Waste will be established by the County. If a waste load is too
small to be accurately weighed by the Transfer Stations’ scales, a flat rate shall be charged to the
customer per vehicle as established by County ordinance No. 00-08 and any amendments
thereto.
4.5.2. Construction and Demolition Debris
The County shall allow the Contractor to utilize the Transfer Stations to receive, consolidate, and
transfer C&D material should the Contractor desire. The County shall charge the Contractor ten
dollars
