Opening of Bids - 2020 Trucking of Biosolids for Land Application - Trucks R Us Inc.

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B. Additions: 1. The MMIBE-DBE Goal for this Project is 5.00%. 2. Complete FORM MWBE-1.0 MWBE Utilization Plan, and submit with Bid Proposal 3. Complete FORM MWBE-2.0 Evidence of Good Faith Efforts and submit with Bid Proposal. 4. Complete FORM MWBE-2.1 MWBE Contacted and submit with Bid Proposal. XXV. TRUCK / VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS A. The trucks shall have a minimum load capacity of fifteen (15) cubic yards each. Tri-axle or Quad -axle vehicles are the preferred type of trucks for this contract. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to prevent any spillage of biosolids due to tailgate failure. Two (2) mechanical locking devices, standard and mechanical, shall be used as a safety measure. Trucks shall be equipped with a tarpaulin to cover the bed of the truck. Each truck shall cover its truck bed with the tarpaulin prior to leaving the Organic Resource Facility. It shall also be the contractor's responsibility to shovel off tailgate aprons, if needed, and to keep the truck tires reasonably clean to prevent spillage on road surfaces. The successful bidder will be required to have all transport vehicles inspected by the City of South Bend Organic Resources Superintendent at the Organic Resources Facility and schedule an appointment to have their fleet inspected prior to work. Vehicles that do not meet the minimum requirements for biosolids transport may not be used. The City of South Bend may terminate a contract if the successful bidder fails to provide adequate transportation equipment. B. All drivers, fuel, supplies, and maintenance of the vehicle related to the hauling shall be provided by the contractor and the costs of these items shall be incorporated into the bid price. Fuel surcharges will not be accepted. C. Eight (8) trucks are normally used per day for hauling biosolids. Occasionally, fewer trucks may be contracted for shorter hauls and more for longer hauls. XXVI. TRUCKING / HAULING PERIODS A. It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent of the Organic Resources Facility to determine the schedule and duration for land application activities. B. Normal working hours for hauling will be from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Local Time. C. A minimum of twelve (12) hours advance notice will be given by the Superintendent of the Organic Resources Facility to the successful bidder each time that hauling is required. D. The number of days per month hauling takes place will be dependent on field conditions, weather, and customer demand for the City's biosolids product. E. The Superintendent of the Organic Resources Facility will notify the successful bidder of all schedule changes. Should inclement weather become a factor prior to the start of land application activities or during land application activities, the Superintendent shall be responsible for notifying the Contractor of any changes in schedule due to weather. F. Inclement weather and changing field conditions may factor into the number of hours worked per truck on a given day. The City desires to maintain a continuous land application operation when weather and field conditions are favorable to place biosolids. XXVII. BASIS FORBIDDING A. All bids shall be stated on a "per truck, per hour" basis for work performed Mondays through Sundays. Trip time originates and ends at the Organic Resources Facility. Please include bid Version 1/30/2020 Special Provisions - 10