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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 Page 19 Okaloosa County Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection, Transfer, and Processing/Disposal Agreement (using existing bins) 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 Page 20 Okaloosa County Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection, Transfer, and Processing/Disposal Agreement (using existing bins) 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

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