2.3 Contractor Responsibilities 2.3.1 The contractor(s) are required to have ample equipment and staff available to complete the work as outlined in this solicitation within the time frame specified by PBA. 2.3.2 The contractor(s) will furnish all labor, equipment, vehicles, and other items necessary to accomplish each assignment and/or project. All personnel are required to be employees of the contractor(s). No contract or day laborers are permitted. 2.3.3 Contractor(s) must provide at least one employee on every job assignment with the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English. 2.3.4 Contractors(s) must perform work without unnecessarily interfering with the activities of tenants or other contractor(s). Contractor(s) must not disable or disrupt fire or life safety systems without prior written notice to and written approval from PBA. 2.3.5 Contractor(s) must maintain the work zone in a clean manner so that foot traffic is not impeded, and no debris is carried into other areas of the facility. The work area must be cleaned prior to leaving the work site. 2.3.6 Contractor(s) must immediately notify the PBA designee when a problem(s) is encountered and assist in the corrective action. All emergency conditions must be promptly reported to PBA Security Communications Center at 865-215-2246. 2.3.7 Notify the PBA designee one week in advance of all activities that will affect operations. 2.3.8 There will be full owner occupancy during the construction period. Perform all work so as not to interfere with day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.