Specifications include, but are not limited to: Each catch basin is to be thoroughly cleaned of sand, silt, and debris from the lower portion of the basin (i.e., basin sump) by mechanical means or hand labor. Jetting or rodding may be required to loosen debris materials to assure complete removal. The Contractor is to remove the basin grate, thoroughly clean the catch basin and reset the grate prior to leaving the basin. It is anticipated that clam trucks or Vacuum Trucks, will be utilized for this contract award. The Contractor shall notify the Utilities Superintendent of any broken grates or frames, undermined basins, plugged or broken pipe connections, or any suspicious pipe inlets observed during the cleaning operations. Any deficiencies shall be noted in a weekly written report. If a basin does not have a sump, it shall be noted in the report. During the operation, the contractor shall take care not to damage grate, frame, catch basin, pipe, or curbing. If damage is caused by the negligence of the Contractor, the damaged parts shall be satisfactory repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense. The material removed from the catch basins shall be transported immediately to the approved disposal area in trucks that will not spill or leak the material along the roadway. Any material falling on the roadway shall be noted in the report.