3.2. Lot Maintenance Requirements The Contractor shall perform lot maintenance and clean-up, berm construction and related earthmoving activities in such a manner that damage is not inflicted to existing grounds, landscaping, trees, utilities, or other structures. In the event the Contractor causes damage to any City property (sidewalks, berms, barricades, driveway entrances, alley entrances, curbs, gutters and streets, etc.) during performance of the Services, the Contractor shall replace or repair the same at no cost to City and as directed by the Ordering Department. If damage caused by the Contractor has to be repaired or replaced by City personnel, the cost of such work shall be deducted from City's payment to the Contractor. Any irrigation pipe, ditch, and/or gate damaged by the Contractor must be repaired to the satisfaction of the City. Irrigation water flow to users must not be interrupted. 3.2.1 Trash and Debris Removal Contractor shall clear designated parcels of trash and debris, materials include but are not limited to various amounts of building materials, refuse, rubble, litter, unsound fences, or other materials. Contractor shall keep the premises clean of all rubbish and debris generated by the work involved, and leave the premises neat and clean. Upon completion of any parcel, sidewalks and streets shall be swept clean as needed to prevent injury to pedestrians. All surplus material, trash, refuse, rubbish, and debris shall be disposed of by the Contractor at their expense. Burying of trash, debris, etc. is not permitted. On occasion the City may request to have trash and debris removed from roof tops (i.e. deteriorated evaporative coolers or parts, damaged air conditioners, detached shingles, and/or miscellaneous trash and debris, etc.). The use of leaf blowers is strictly prohibited pursuant to Maricopa County Ordinance P-25 (https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2015/P-25---Leaf-BlowerRestriction-Ordinance-PDF). Acceptable alternatives to leaf blowers are: brooms, rakes, walk behind leaf vacuums, and PM-10 Compliance Sweepers. Debris shall not be swept into the street.
