Specifications include, but are not limited to: The contractor shall be responsible for pick-up of refuse and/or recycling before 6:30 a.m. The frequency of pick-up for each location is indicated on Attachment A. The successful bidder shall work with the County to set up a schedule that is acceptable to both parties. Recyclable Material Delivery Location: All recyclable materials removed from any County location shall be delivered to the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center, 122 Commercial Ave., Ithaca, NY. Dumpsters: The County currently has split dumpsters at various locations with chains to chain down one side while emptying. All containers shall be front-load containers, however there is a possibility for the need of a rear- load container in one location. All dumpsters shall be clean and properly labeled. Due to the location of many of the dumpsters/receptacles in close proximity to employee parking spaces, containers must be set back in the same spot after dumping. Container covers shall be closed after dumping. Policing of Dumpster Area(s): Any spillage from a transfer of container contents to truck will be the contractor’s responsibility to clean up. Additional Requested Pick-ups: Additional requested pick-ups shall be services within two days of request. Sub-Contracting: The Contractor may request permission from the County, the ability to use a sub-contractor to fulfill the services of the agreement resulting from this bid. Such requests shall not be unreasonably withheld, however the services provided by the sub-contractor must meet the County’s requirements as acceptable service. Any requests to use a sub-contractor must be submitted to the Purchasing Division, in writing, a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of use. The County reserves the right to deny the request and/or revoke permission should the services of the sub-contractor be unacceptable to the County. The agreement resulting from this bid shall be between the Contractor and the County and all payments made for services shall be made directly to the Contractor.
