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property or becomes otherwise
unserviceable.
• Lids must be watertight, prohibit vectors from entering, and odor emission from
exiting.
• The lid must be one-piece construction and securely attached to the rear of the
wheeled section of the Roll Cart using a rustproof, weather-resistant fastener
system.
• The lid must be hinged to open by gravity to a position of 270 degrees from the
closed position and hang open without stressing the lid, body, or tipping over the
Roll Cart.
• Lids must be designed to be easily removed in the event of damage or failure. Lid
latches are unacceptable.
Handle • Each Roll Cart must have a horizontal handle(s) to provide comfortable gripping
areas for pushing or pulling the Roll Cart.
• The handle shall be integrally molded into the body or lid, and only plastic surfaces
shall be exposed to the hands of the user.
Wheels/Axle • Roll Carts must be equipped with two (2) plastic molded or rubber wheels making
the cart capable of being easily moved and maneuvered.
• Wheels shall be snap-on or attached in a way that prevents unintended detachment.
• Wheels must be a minimum of 10 inches in diameter for large and medium Roll Carts
and a minimum of 8 inches in diameter for small Roll Carts.
• Each Roll Cart shall be furnished with a minimum 5/8 inch diameter axle with a
corrosion-resistant coating that must be securely attached to the body by molded
axle retainers.
• The wheels and axle must be rated to meet and exceed load requirements of 3.5
pounds per gallon.
Stability • Roll Carts must be stable and self-balancing when in the upright position, whether
loaded or empty, and maintain stability when returned to the ground at the end of
the dumping cycle.
• Roll Carts must be able to remain stable and upright in winds up to 30 miles per hour
when empty.
Color • Color must not be streaked in the finished product and must be colorfast so that the
color does not alter significantly with normal use. Painted Roll Carts are
unacceptable.
• The Solid Waste Roll Cart and lid shall be a color specified by the County with black
wheels.
• The Recycling Roll Cart and lid shall be a color specified by the County with black
wheels.
• The final color section must be approved by the County prior to manufacturing.
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Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection, Transfer, and Processing/Disposal Agreement (using existing bins)
Markings • Sequential serial numbers must be molded, branded, or hot stamped into the front
of the body with white color.
• An eight to ten (8-10) alpha/numeric serial number shall be used as determined by
the County.
• A Okaloosa County logo and Recycling logo must be clearly molded, inscribed, or
hot-stamped into both sides of the body with the following working in 1 inch
lettering on the lid:
o Property of Okaloosa County.
o Instructions for which side of the Roll Cart must face the street for collection.
o Recycling Roll Cart lids must include program instructions as determined by the
County.
o Any other ANSI and regulatory labeling required.
• The County must approve all markings prior to the manufacturing of the Roll Carts.
Warranty • Roll Carts must be fully (100%) warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for a minimum period of ten (10) years from the date of delivery and
be transferrable to the County at the expiration of this Agreement.
• The warranty must be unconditional and non-prorated providing the County with
assurance of full Roll Cart replacement. The warranty must survive the termination
of any contract for the manufacture and/or assembly and distribution of the Roll
Carts.
• Warranty is understood to include the following coverage:
o Failure of the lid to prevent rainwater from entering the Roll Cart when the lid is
closed on the body.
o Damage to the body, the lid, or any component parts through opening or closing
the lid.
o Failure of the lid hinge to remain fully functional and continually hold lid in the
originally-designed and intended positions when either opened or closed.
o Failure of the body and lid to maintain its original shape.
o Wear through of Roll Cart bottom so that it leaks liquid.
o Failure of the wheels to provide continuous, easy mobility, as originally
designed.
o Failure of any part to conform to minimum standards as specified.
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