Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the intent of the Town of Manchester to utilize private contractors with vehicles equipped for snow and ice control and power equipment to augment Town forces for snow plowing, snow removal, and deicing operations. 3.) The Contractor shall arrive fully prepared for the operation to the Highway Garage or any other designated area within one (1) hour after notification. This reporting time rule will be strictly enforced. 4.) The winter event period starts from the time the Contractor reports to work at the Highway Garage and ends when the Town’s representative releases the Contractor from the assignment. The Town and Contractor representative must verify all hours worked within twenty-four (24) hours after the end of the storm or by the end of the 1st business day after the event. 5.) All work shall be at the direction of the Town in regard to operational procedures. The Contractor shall be responsible for properly directing their staff in the execution of the work. 6.) The Contractor shall provide all fuel necessary to perform the operations. The Town will not provide or sell fuel. 7.) Cellular telephones are required for all operators of snow removal equipment, the cost of which shall be included in the bid price. All vehicles and equipment designated to be driven must have an operable 12 volt D.C. accessory plug to accept a charger for portable radios. 8.) All vehicles will be required to have warning or flashing lights to be seen from any angle. 9.) All drivers/contractors must adhere to all CDL requirements including the drug/alcohol random testing regulation. As a contractor providing services involving driving commercial vehicles, the Town of Manchester is obligated by law/regulation to ensure that you are in compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 382. If you or your company’s services include operating commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds (inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds) or are used in the transportation of hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding or are designed to carry more than fifteen (15) passengers including the driver you must be in compliance.
