Specifications include, but are not limited to: VDOT will provide the Contractor with AVL equipment and service for each vehicle in this Agreement. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for AVL equipment during the period of October 1, 2024 or when provided to Contractor, through April 30, 2025 or until equipment is returned to VDOT. o VDOT will conduct testing of the AVL units November 13-15, 2024 and December 11-13, 2024. These tests, known as “Ping Dates” are utilized to ensure the AVL units are installed and working properly. The Contractor shall be required to have the units turned on and accessible for the “Ping Dates”. If the units installed do not register or respond to the Ping signal, the VDOT Contract Manager will contact the Contractor for resolution. o The Contractor shall have the AVL equipment turned on from the time the Contractor reaches the Designated VDOT Location or at the staging location, whichever is earlier. AVL equipment shall remain on, operable and accessible to VDOT until the Contractor is released from Operational Services.