1. Equipment and Personnel Requirements a) The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, including dump trucks, graders, loaders, excavators, rock racks, and any other equipment required to complete the work. b) Operators must be provided to perform the work under the director of the Division personnel. 2. Safety Measures a) To ensure public safety, the Contractor is responsible for providing appropriate safety signage and closing of any areas where debris removal is being performed. 3. Reporting a) The Contractor shall report the daily status of work completed to the Operations Manager at the PDA-DPH. 4. Debris Removal Debris, as defined above, must be evaluated by the Operations Manager to determine the best option for debris removal or reuse. The contractor shall meet with the Operations Manager, prior to operations, to decide on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, the debris will need to be removed from the facility. a) Equipment Parking Equipment may be parked overnight in designated parking areas within the facilities as specified by the Operations Manager, or their designee. b) Site Visit and Assessment Bidders are required to visit the site(s) to assess local conditions, including location, accessibility, general character of the site, the extent of existing work, and other relevant factors. Bidders are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these conditions prior to submitting their bids. c) Public Safety During Work The Contractor shall implement safety signage and close any area where ongoing work may pose a threat to public safety. d) Work Scheduling The Contractor may be required to temporarily pause work on weekends during specific events taking place within the facilities. 5. Heavy Construction Equipment Requirements The Contractor is expected to engage in active work for minimum of eight (8) hours per day until the project is completed. The required equipment includes dump trucks, graders, loaders, excavators, rock rakes and other necessary machinery. An equipment trailer should be provided for transporting the construction equipment to and from the site. The sequence of site completion will be determined by PDADPH. 6. Equipment Breakdowns In the event of equipment breakdowns that send machinery out of service for eight (8) hours or more, the Contractor must notify the Operations Manager immediately by phone. If equipment is out of service for more than one (1) day, the Contractor is required to obtain replacement equipment to maintain the project schedule without additional cost to the PDA-DPH. 7. Hydraulic Fluid Leaks and Spills If hydraulic fluid leaks from any Contractor’s equipment (owned or rented), the contractor must immediately cease operation of the affected equipment and contain the spill. The Contractor is responsible for the notification of relevant authorities for the cleanup of any contaminated sand or soil and all associated costs and notifications.
