Opening of Quotes - 2022 Biosolids Trucking for Land Application Annual Contract Proj No. 122-031 - Trucks R Us Inc.

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Version 09/29/2021 Page - 5 Public Works Quote XV. DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions: 1. Work to be performed shall include furnishing all labor, services, materials, insurance and equipment to for the trucking of belt pressed biosolids for land application according to the intent of the Specifications and Special Provisions. Land application will occur within the City of South Bend and within a 50-mile radius of the Organic Resources Facility at 4340 Trade Drive, South Bend, Indiana 46628. 2. The Base Quote covers the Contractor’s price for “per truck, per hour” hauling and use according to the intent of the Specifications and Special Provisions. 3. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all surrounding property, structures, tenants, visitors and their property from damage caused by the Contractor’s operations. XVI. M/WBE GOALS A. Prevailing Specifications: City of South Bend Ordinance No. 10761-21, Minority and Women Business Enterprise Inclusion Program Plan B. Additions: 1. The M/WBE Goals for this Project are a. The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal is 6.4 %. b. The Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal is 10.5 %. 2. Complete FORMS MBE-1.0 MBE Utilization Plan and WBE-1.0 WBE Utilization Plan and submit with Bid Proposal. 3. Complete FORMS MBE-2.0 Evidence of Good Faith Efforts and WBE-2.0 Evidence of Good Faith Efforts and submit with Bid Proposal. 4. Complete FORMS MBE-2.1 MBE Contacted and WBE-2.1 WBE Contacted and submit with Bid Proposal. XVII. 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. XVIII. 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. The “on call” schedule is for work that may occur Monday through Sunday. 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