The contractor shall have the ability to provide to the State containers of the types and sizes that are indicated on the Price Schedule. All containers are to be freshly painted and clearly labeled with the Agency of Natural Resources universal recycling symbols. Recycling containers and trash containers should be a different color from each other and should be clearly marked for the intended material. The symbols shall be appropriately applied to reflect the intended contents of the containers that are provided by the hauler. All containers shall be cleaned inside and outside and disinfected once every weekly for food scrap collection containers, and periodically for rubbish and recycling to the satisfaction of the using agency. Multiple container sizing options must be available and delivered to the satisfaction of the using agency to accommodate variation in disposal amount for each of the three material streams. The size of each container shall be clearly marked on all containers. All containers must be leak-proof, secure – locking lids and lock shall be provided for all containers if needs arise at certain locations, at no additional cost to the using agency, totes must have wheels in working order so that staff can move them in and out of cafeteria spaces. All containers must have a drain plug. All 2, 4, 6 and 8 cubic yard containers must be equipped with a weatherproof cover. The 12, 20, 25, and 30 cubic yard containers have the option for weatherproof covers.
