1.1. General Requirements A. Litter includes, but is not limited to, all forms of paper, cardboard, polystyrene, styrofoam, plastic, cloth, wire, cans, bottles, tire tread, any form of metal, and other items considered trash left lying in the road right of way. B. Litter pickup must be performed within seven (7) business days from request from MDOT Program Manager or designee. The Contractor must notify the Program Manager 24 hours prior to commencement of any work. C. The Contractor must provide litter collection bags. Litter and debris must be bagged in a secure manner and all bags removed from the service area the same day litter is collected. D. The Contractor must properly dispose of bagged litter and is responsible for all costs associated with disposal, including cost of transporting waste and landfill/disposal fees. A copy of the landfill manifest must be provided to the MDOT Program Manager. 1.2. Personnel A. A crew consisting of a minimum of three (3) Contractor personnel must be provided for each service request. B. Crew must be appropriately attired and wear proper protective equipment while performing services. Crew must wear high-visibility safety apparel as specified in the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) [see MDOT - Transportation Standards and Special Details (state.mi.us)], Sections 6D.03 and 6E.02. C. All crew personnel must have sufficient training, experience, and qualifications to perform the required tasks in an efficient and safe manner. 1.3. Equipment A. The Contractor must furnish, operate, and maintain equipment of sufficient size and type to ensure litter pickup services are performed in a timely and efficient manner. B. All trucks and equipment in the work zone must have a Type A rotating beacon attached. 1.4. Traffic Control A. The Contractor is responsible for all traffic control during performance of services. The Contractor must supply, install, and maintain all traffic control devices necessary for the protection of the public and the work site. B. Traffic control must be in accordance with the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control and must follow the MDOT guidelines for the type of Work Zone closure needed. 1.5. Work Hours A. Normal working hours are from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm daily, Monday to Friday excluding State Holidays. B. Working hours for invoicing purposes shall be calculated from the time the crew commences work on the work site until work ceases at the site, excluding lunch. Lunch break time and travel time to and from the work site are not included in working hours and will not be compensated. 1.6. Safety The Contractor must follow all MDOT and MIOSHA safety guidelines.
