1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR a) Contractor must maintain a competent and coherent staff with modern communications (cell phone) available to business customers and field staff. Contractor must provide a working telephone (cell phone) number for service area calls. b) Contractor shall provide the insurance coverage required. c) Contractor must have the ability to obtain the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond. d) Contractor must have National Pollution Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Permit for herbicide application issued by ADEM. e) Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, supplies, insurance, licenses, and permits necessary to properly and legally complete the service functions of the Contract in an orderly and workmanlike manner. f) Contractor shall supervise and direct the work of his employees to the best of his or her ability and be solely responsible for all techniques, procedures, coordination of services, and actions by his employees. g) Contractor service personnel shall maintain a neat appearance in suitable clothing, with identifying company attire, i.e. T-Shirt and Hat h) Contractors shall comply with State of Alabama Department of Transportation regulations concerning traffic control devices. Contractor shall provide signs, i.e. "Herbicide Equipment Ahead", barricades, and/or flashing lights, as necessary, for the protection of the work and the safety of the public. i) Contractor shall ensure their employees are equipped with adequate personal protective equipment while performing contract services. Such personal protective equipment shall include, but is not limited to, goggles, safety glasses, face shields, gloves, safety vests, protective masks, etc. j) Any items of value found by the Contractor must be turned into the appropriate City representative. k) If necessary, the Contractor may be required to discuss the products used and the method of application to members of the media. l) Contractor shall designate a project manager responsible for project performance and who shall be the City's primary point of contact regarding this project. m) Subcontractors may not be used to perform work on this contract. n) If awarded the bid, must obtain City of Northport Business License.
