Specifications include, but are not limited to: The litter removal for each section of road shall be accomplished on a schedule that will assure that the spacing between the beginnings of each cycle is constant throughout the entire life of the contract. For example, if there are twenty-six (26) cycles to be accomplished they are to be started and completed every two weeks. The maximum cycle time allowed for sections with fewer than twelve ( 12) cycles shall be thirty ( 30) calendar days. For contracts which require fewer than twelve ( 12) cycles the Engineer will notify the Contractor in writing at least five (5) working days prior to the beginning of each litter cycle. Work shall begin on the date specified by the Engineer and shall be a continuous operation. Each litter cycle shall begin at the same location and proceed as established in the preconstruction conference or as directed by the Engineer (see Section 105.06 of the January 1, 2021 Standard Specifications). The contractor shall supply sufficient resources to accomplish the work during the allotted cycle time. Time and Frequency Litter. The number of litter cycles will be indicated in the Special Notes and will correspond to the mowing schedule. One litter cycle will be reserved for winter pick-up (if needed) and scheduled at the discretion of the Engineer. In addition, the Engineer may eliminate an entire cycle or require a partial litter cycle at certain locations. A litter cycle will be considered complete when litter has been removed from the right-of-way specified in the Special Notes and all quantities associated with litter removal have been accepted as complete by the Engineer. Litter removal operations on controlled access roads in Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, and Shelby shall not be performed during rush hour traffic from 6:00 A.M to 9:00 A.M and 3:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M. However, the contractor shall be allowed to work in the direction opposite to rush hour traffic during these times. Litter removal shall be performed only during the hours of daylight Monday through Friday, or as directed by the Engineer. If work is performed on Saturday and/or Sunday, the Contractor will be charged a Working Day. Litter Removal and Disposal. All litter shall be bagged and removed daily from the right-ofway. All litter accumulated each cycle by the Contractor will be removed from the right-of-way to a Class I dumpsite facility. All fees associated with disposal of litter removed from the state right-of way shall be included in the unit price bid for litter (item no. 719-02). The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with copies of dump tickets for each load deposited at the qualified dumpsite facility.
