Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor’s equipment shall include: vehicles, fuel, chains, supplies, and any tools necessary to insure safe operation and safe equipment. Equipment shall be properly licensed and shall adhere to all applicable federal and state motor vehicle regulations. The Contractor shall maintain all required equipment in a condition that enables the Contractor to safely and effectively perform services throughout the duration of the Agreement. Any equipment failing to meet any of the Agreement standards, deemed to be inadequate, or requiring an inordinate amount of alterations, shall not have VDOT snow removal equipment /components installed, and shall not be allowed to perform work under this Agreement. All single axle, tandem, and multiple axle trucks, dump or otherwise, to be rigged with VDOT-owned plows and/or spreaders, shall have a minimum 12,000 pound weight rating capacity for the front axle. 6. Contractor trucks to be rigged with VDOT-owned spreaders will be required to insure truck beds are level and free of dents, damage, debris, or any other material that may obstruct smooth and safe loading of VDOT spreaders for those Designated VDOT Locations using portable spreader stands.