Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contactor shall provide equipment, as needed by the MaineDOT. The MaineDOT will usually notify the Contractor at least 24 hours prior to scheduled contract work. Performance. The MaineDOT reserves the right to inspect the equipment and reject because of condition, and the Contractor shall have the option to replace the equipment with another acceptable, equivalent unit or the MaineDOT may assign the work to another Contractor. Condition deficiencies may include, but are not limited to, equipment with excessive wear, broken parts, low hydraulic pressure, below standard operation, equipment that is not OSHA compliant or equipment with leaks that can get to the pavement, ground or into surface water. The Contractor shall perform all repairs, service and scheduled maintenance, except damage caused by the Department. All costs for labor, equipment and materials required to perform the work will not be paid for directly and will be considered incidental to the Equipment Rental pay item(s). For equipment requiring frequent repairs, defined as more than five (5) working days (or any part thereof) within a 30-day period, the Contractor shall perform repairs to reduce repetitive breakdowns or may furnish an acceptable, equivalent replacement. In the case of delayed maintenance that affects performance, or if a piece of equipment is unable to run, is unsafe to operate or should not be run as determined by the MaineDOT, the Contractor shall repair the equipment promptly, or replace the equipment with another acceptable, equivalent unit. Failure to take acceptable corrective action may result in the MaineDOT assigning the Work to another Contractor.
