Contractor shall furnish, at their expense, all supervisors, equipment, machinery, tools, materials, labor, transportation and services necessary to fully accomplish the services as specified herein. County will not be responsible for lost time or rental fees for equipment that is inoperable or inefficient. It is Contractor’s responsibility to choose a company that can quickly and efficiently replace inoperable or defective equipment. Contractor shall be responsible for providing staff that have been trained and certified by a properly designated state lead agency as competent to handle and apply chemicals and other products necessary to implement any cleaning services. All items to be purchased under the Contract must be in accordance with all governmental standards, to include, but not be limited to, those issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Occupational Safety Hazards (NIOSH), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Contractor shall be responsible for the safe use and application of products used. Protective clothing, equipment and devices shall, at a minimum, conform to OSHA standards for the products being used. Contractor shall provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) sheets on all chemicals to be used in performance of the scope of services. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure frequent pickup of any and all refuse, rubbish, scrap materials, and debris as a result of their operations so that work site presents a neat and orderly appearance at all times. Contractor will not deposit any empty or partially empty chemical containers in County refuse containers located at County structures or on County property. Contractor will be responsible to ensure that all work is carried out in a manner to mitigate any hazards associated with any cleaning. Contractor will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection is in place to prevent chemical spillage or the uncontrolled discharge of leachate. Prior to commencement of any work, Contractor shall submit a plans on how to comply with this requirement. Contractor shall also be responsible for the cleanup of any discharge while performing services for County which may include soil and/or vegetation removal and/or replacement. Contractor shall provide listing of certifications and training of staff related to the work to be performed.
