Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this negotiated bid is to select a vendor to provide Trash Services. Trucks used for pick-up must conform to existing site and building conditions without causing any alterations or undue hazards, Trucks used for trash pick-up must be 'rear load' or 'front load' per contractor specification. Contractor must have additional trucks and equipment as back-up in case of breakdown. Contractor must comply with all agency rules and regulations. Contractor and their drivers shall practice safe and courteous driving due to narrow and winding roads often encountered on agency properties, Driver and vehicle must submit to search upon entering and leaving facility. Contractor vehicle while on grounds must have a custody/maintenance escort, Any damages to facility grounds, plant or equipment due to contractor negligence shall be repaired at contractor's expense. Contractor must comply with all local ordinances and state laws. If using local county landfill, contractor must be in compliance with that county landfill. Proven Illegal dumping will be cause to cancel this contract. The contractor must have an emergency line and a contact person that the agency may call at any time for an emergency pick-up. The contractor must be able to respond and provide full service within 6 hours, Maintenance and technical support will be the responsibility of the contractor for the full term of the contract. Refuse which has overflowed or spilled from the containers and/or dumpster shall be picked up and removed by the contractor. Contractor is responsible to keep clear of refuse an area of (5) feet in radius from each dumpster/container/ compactor, If Insect or vermin infestation occurs In or around the container/dumpster, the contractor shall provide quick and effective approved measures of control. NOTE: (1) Dumpsters and Compactor should be provided by contractor. (2) If awarded you will be required to sign a contract with the State of Indiana.