Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.Monthly sweeping cycles shall consist of: Inside shoulders from the mainline travel lane edge to the barrier wall, bridge rail, guardrail, or outside edge of the paved shoulders; Outside shoulders from the mainline travel lane edge to the barrier wall, bridge rail, guardrail, or outside edge of the paved shoulders; All gore areas and all interchange ramp shoulders from the ramp edge lane lines to the barrier wall, bridge rail, guardrail, or outside edge of the paved shoulders. 2.Once the order in which the routes are being swept has been established it will be followed for the remainder of the contract, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. 3.Sweeping for each section of road shall be accomplished on a schedule that will assure that the spacing between the beginnings of each cycle is constant throughout the entire life of the contract. For this contract, the sections of roadways requiring sweeping will be swept once a month for the life of the contract unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. 4.Sweepers shall operate at the unit manufacturer’s recommended speed for highway sweeping. No excessive speeds will be allowed when the unit is in the sweeping mode. The water spray system shall always be engaged when the unit is in the sweeping mode. 5.Any debris found on the pavement surface or on top of grates in the areas specified to be swept shall be removed and disposed of by the contractor. Hand brooms and other small tools may be required to remove any dirt and debris not removed by the power sweepers. In addition, manual removal of larger debris shall be provided by the Contractor to facilitate the mechanical sweeping.