Specifications include, but are not limited to: : The service provided under this contract consists of furnishing labor, equipment, materials and performing all operations necessary to collect refuse from locations that are agreed upon between user agency and contractor. Secondary contracts may be awarded for cardboard bailing, mixed office paper reclamation, and commingled recycling of select materials. Refuse as referred to in this contract shall consist of any waste materials, food wastes, plastic, cardboard, or any other material which can be placed in containers . Requirements • The State shall not be billed for any surcharges. • Size of containers and a schedule of pick-up shall be determined by mutual agreement between the end user agency representative and the contractor. • Contractor shall not be required to empty trash containers when they are blocked by parked vehicles. The contractor shall provide the tag number of the access blocking vehicle to the facility contact person the day of the incident, and to note the incident on monthly billing statements. • If refuse is piled outside the dumpster, the Contractor may charge the extra pick-up fee as established. To help agencies avoid any future extra pick-up charges, the Contractor shall suggest to the using agency ways to avoid said fees, including but not limited to the following suggestions: the size of dumpster or the frequency of pick-ups be changed, or an additional dumpster be added during times of higher usage. • Materials and Equipment: The agency reserves the right to add or delete containers and / or change frequency and schedule of pick-ups. User agencies will be responsible for notifying the vendor one week in advance of addition and deletion of containers. • Contractor agrees to furnish adequate personnel and equipment to provide trash container(s) and pickup service. • The contractor shall pick up trash from any dumpster missed on regular pick-ups within 24 hours of notification at no additional cost. • The contractor will keep containers clean, sanitary, deodorized and in good condition and shall be replaced by the contractor when no longer in good condition. • Due care must be exercised to prevent scattering of waste on grounds and pick-up area must always be kept clean. No debris or other material shall be left around the pick-up site or allowed to blow while dumping operation is in progress. Areas in proximity (approximately 10’ x 10’) to the pick-up site shall be deemed contractor’s responsibility. The contractor shall ensure lids on containers are closed after pick-ups. Complaints regarding service will be corrected within 24 hours of notification. • All dumpsters are to have visible identification numbers; agencies will utilize this identification number when notifying the Contractor regarding missed pick-ups or other concerns with refuse collection services.