Specifications include, but are not limited to: The work performed under this contract consists of plowing accumulated frozen precipitation (i.e., snow) on Township of Piscataway roadways. The work shall be accomplished as directed by the Director of Public Works or his designated representative(s). The contractor is responsible for providing their own fuel, oil, ballast, repairs, insurance, supervision with transportation (as required) and all else necessary therefore and incidental thereto. It must be fully understood that whenever the contractor receives a call‐out to provide equipment, the equipment shall operate continuously until the roadway has been sufficiently cleared of snow, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works or his designated representative(s), to permit dismissing the contractor’s equipment. Equipment defined as “other equipment” in the contract, to be provided by the contractor, shall be fully equipped to satisfactorily perform operational functions consisting of snowplowing. When plowing, snow should not be placed where it will become an obstruction to roadways, sidewalks, or pedestrian access. Any costs involved in removing these obstructions from the above will be subtracted from any monies due to the contractor. 2. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Snow Plow Trucks shall be a minimum Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) as listed under Truck/Equipment Classification below. The G.V.W. is the total weight of the vehicle on its tires as it rests or rolls on the road, including chassis, cab, body, equipment, oil, fuel, the driver and the maximum payload and/or ballast. Trucks shall be fully equipped to satisfactorily perform operational functions consisting of snow plowing. Plows may utilize steel or rubber cutting edge provided that they can perform adequately. Snow Plow Equipment shall have the ability to plow, move, or handle snow for the purposes of clearing roadways. All plows and equipment shall be in excellent working condition. 3. TRUCK/ EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION: Each truck and/or equipment will be classified based on its indicated manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.). The following classification codes shall apply: Class “A” truck- 45,000 Pounds (G.V.W.) or over- Tandem with Plow Class “B” truck- 20,000 to 44,999 pounds (G.V.W.) - Single Axle with 10’ Plow or larger Class “C” truck- 11,000 to 19,999 pounds (G.V.W.) MUST BE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE with 8.5’ plow or larger Class “D” skid steer- 8,000 (G.V.W.) or equal Bobcat Class “E” backhoe- 21,440 pounds (G.V.W.) or equal to John Deere 410 Class “F” loader- 45,000 pounds (G.V.W.) or equal to John Deere 444 The Township of Piscataway Public Works Department will not accept substitutions of Classes of trucks and/or equipment.
