Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor shall provide suitable containers designed for heavy trash service and recycle service. The containers shall be designed to provide rodent-proof, animal-proof, and wind-proof storage of items. The Commonwealth prefers the use of containers with plastic lids. The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the metal container placed in compliance with this contract. The container shall be maintained in a constant state of repair, preservation and neat appearance. In addition, the contractor shall respond within eight (8) hours to all repair and/or service calls and shall replace any component of the container that requires repeated maintenance/repair service.