The Contractor will receive a Web Map with Login of assigned areas from the County’s Project Manager for the maintenance, mowing, or clearing of a certain asset, to include a Utility Easement/Pond or a County Facility. Work should commence within 14 calendar days from the date the assignment is issued. Once the assignment has been completed, the Contractor will return the assignment with the appropriate documentation to the County’s Project Manager so that the assets’ maintenance record can be updated and tracked in the County’s Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Numerous manholes have bolted lids to prevent inflow in the event of flooding and/or overflow due to surcharging of the sewer system. Before opening/closing these manholes use necessary caution. Any overflows resulting from Contractor negligence will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Opening and closing these manholes with bolted lids requires the manipulation of four (4) bolts. Some manholes may have security bolts installed on them, removal of security bolts requires a key that will be furnished by the Department. Security bolts are to be removed and replaced with standard bolts on the manhole. The Department will provide standard bolts, requests for resupply of bolts shall be given 24-48 hours in advance. The Contractor is expected to make a diligent effort in accessing these manholes. Required equipment may include, but is not limited to, 3/4-inch socket, 15/16–inch socket, or Allen wrench. If the Contractor cannot open the manhole, they will need to contact the County for assistance. The bolted lids must always remain bolted closed, except when actively using the manhole. Failure by the Contractor to maintain the bolted lids may result in fines and/or disciplinary actions. If the Contractor is unable to install a bolt for any reason, including the existing bolt is broken off, stripped threads, etc. the Contractor will notate the structure ID on the exceptions list. If a structure is damaged in a way that will cause disruption to sewer service, the contractor shall notify the County immediately.
