Specifications include, but are not limited to: Each item in this section describes a requirement or condition, which shall be satisfied. Failure to provide the requested information or to comply affirmatively with any of the requirements and or conditions may result in disqualification of the bidder or cancellation of the contract. A. All equipment shall be in first-class operating condition and shall be maintained in that condition by the contractor during the rental period. King County will not pay for any lost time due to equipment malfunction. B. Contractors arriving at a job site with inappropriate equipment or equipment in disrepair will be rejected. Equipment more than eight (8) years old will be closely reviewed for condition and technology and may be rejected by County personnel if it is deemed insufficient for the job intended. C. Rentals shall be delivered to the job site at the County location specified. Failure to show when and where directed may result in removal from the eligibility list. Such action shall be taken at the sole option of King County and shall be final. “Delivery Rate” prices shall include delivery, FOB destination, to various locations within King County. D. If applicable, Delivery/Mobilization Rates (see Attachment A – Rate Sheet) shall be stated and shall include all charges of any nature, with the exception of permits and/or pilot cars which shall be shown as separate charges on the invoice. All Delivery/Mobilization Rates listed shall be on an hourly basis. E. Overtime/holiday rates will be paid for the equipment operator. Overtime rates will be paid for all operator hours in excess of forty (40) hours per week. Holiday rates will be paid only for those holidays observed by King County. Under no circumstances shall overtime or holiday rate charged by the contractor exceed 1.5 times the hourly wage rate of the equipment operator. King County holidays observed: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day. F. The following shall apply regarding the equipment operator: One (1) day = 8 work hours One (1) week = 40 work hours One (1) month = 176 work hours
