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No primary in- service buses can be older than five years old. This restriction does not apply to designated back up buses. Newer vehicles are preferable. A generic white vehicle is preferred. In order to meet emissions standards, it is anticipated that the vehicles will be gasoline powered. (See Section 2.20 regarding Air Quality Standards) CONTRACTOR shall not use vehicles that are used to provide general public taxi service to provide CITY paratransit services under this AGREEMENT, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the CITY. 2.20 AIR QUALITY STANDARDS The CITY is required by California Air Resource Board to comply with emission standards established in the Transit Fleet Vehicle Requirements. CONTRACTOR will provide vehicles for the CITY service that allow the CITY to comply with all applicable air quality standards. It is anticipated that the CONTRACTOR will operate the CITY service using gasoline vehicles. Diesel vehicles will be considered if retrofitted at no cost to the CITY with the required particulate trap. 2.21 MAINTENANCE The CONTRACTOR is responsible for the provision, operation, maintenance, and repair of all of the vehicles used to provide services under this AGREEMENT. The CONTRACTOR'S preventive maintenance program must at least be in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance guidelines and schedules. In addition, the CITY has established certain minimum requirements that must also be adhered to. In summary this includes, but is not limited to: The CONTRACTOR'S preventive maintenance program shall be approved by the CITY, and occur every 3,000 miles or ninety (90) days, whichever occurs first. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a signed work order for each service performed. Completed work orders should be retained by the CONTRACTOR for two years after the disposal of the vehicles, and made available to the CITY upon request. Every vehicle operated by the CONTRACTOR for this AGREEMENT that is subject to Section 34500 of the California Vehicle Code must comply with said Code. This requires the operator to enroll in the California Highway Patrol Biennial Inspection of Terminal (B.I.T.) Program. The Contractor shall supply proof of compliance with the B.I.T. Program for all applicable vehicles and copies of inspections shall be submitted to the CITY upon completion. Complete information on the B.I.T. program can be obtained by contacting: California Highway Patrol, Golden Gate Division, Motor Carrier Safety Unit, 1(707) 648 -4180. The CONTRACTOR shall retain daily vehicle condition inspection reports (13CCR, 1215C or approved equivalent) for up to two years and make them available to the CITY upon request. The CONTRACTOR will be required to use a written safety checklist on a daily basis for each vehicle prior to using that vehicle for service. These shall be made available to the CITY upon request. In addition, the CONTRACTOR will thoroughly clean the exterior and interior of each vehicle at least every 7 days, and more frequently when Non - Professional Services Agreement between July 1, 2011 City of San Leandro and MV Transportation, Inc -- Exhibit A Page 15 of 16