Specifications include, but are not limited to: supply sweepers without operators for seasonal use by the department and other incidental work. This work consists of providing all equipment and performing preventative, scheduled and other maintenance when needed. Service, repairs and scheduled maintenance shall be performed on site. The Department anticipates that the equipment shall be used in Region 2. The Apparent Low Bidder will have first option to furnish the equipment. If this Bidder is unable to furnish the equipment, or the equipment does not meet or “substantially meet” specifications, then the Department will contact the Bidder that submitted the next lowest bid to see if that Bidder will furnish the equipment and subsequent Bidders in ascending order of the amount of their bids, until a Bidder agrees to furnish the equipment. “Substantially meet” is defined as having one or more variations from contract specifications which, as determined by the Department, are minor and do not alter ability of the equipment to perform planned work. Prior to award and if the Contractor swaps out equipment, the Department may inspect the equipment to be furnished to verify it meets specifications. x This work consists of providing all equipment, preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis, when needed. x Service calls must not be included in the bid and will be handled separately. x The Contractor shall provide to the Department, a completed Lessor’s certificate 3 weeks prior to delivery. x Equipment shall have temporary registration valid until the Department can get the equipment registered. x Each machine shall have a valid State of Maine inspection sticker for the duration of the rental. The Contractor shall renew the inspection prior to expiration ant any point during the rental. x Contractor shall have a full set of replacement brooms in stock for each piece of equipment supplied to the Department.
