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It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide for the safety of traffic and the public. <br /> This includes responsibility to inspect, and identify conditions that render any <br /> portions of the jobsite unsafe. The City shall be notified immediately of any unsafe <br /> conditions that requires major correction. The Contractor shall be responsible for <br /> making minor corrections, including, but not limited to; filling holes in turf areas and <br /> paving, using barricades or traffic cones to alert the public to the existence of <br /> hazards, and replacing valve box covers. <br /> Pedestrian travel shall be maintained at all times along both sides of all streets or <br /> streets where work as part of this contract is being performed. All temporary <br /> pedestrian walkways shall be at least four (4) feet wide and fully accessible to <br /> handicapped pedestrians. In all cases, pedestrian walkways shall be separated <br /> from vehicular traffic by a clear area of at least six (6) feet. <br /> Fuel Conservation and Low Emission Equipment <br /> The Contractor shall implement strategies in work operations to reduce fossil fuel <br /> consumption and emissions such as: use hand powered equipment when possible; <br /> minimize use of gas-powered blowers; select the smallest, most fuel-efficient <br /> equipment to accomplish the work; consider vehicles that operate on natural gas <br /> or biodiesel; maintain equipment properly and keep it well-tuned; and emphasize <br /> employee carpooling to jobsites. All blowers shall be 4-stroke to help reduce noise <br /> complaints. <br /> Use Local Products and Supplies <br /> The Contractor shall use local products and suppliers to the extent possible to <br /> minimize fuel consumption and emissions. <br /> Equipment Refueling and Repair <br /> The Contractor shall refuel and repair equipment in a safe manner to protect <br /> against accidental spills. Limit refueling to specific and limited areas on a site. <br /> Measures shall be taken to prevent, control, and clean-up spills. Clean-ups shall be <br /> immediate, automatic and routine and performed by a trained staff member or a <br /> licensed cleaning company. Contact the local emergency response team <br /> agencies to report all minor or major spills. Contractor shall be aware of and abide <br /> by Spare-the Air Day fueling advisories. <br /> Lost and Found <br /> Personal property found by the Contractor on City property or in public right-of- <br /> way shall be reported to the City representative immediately and turned into the <br /> City on the same day that the property is found. <br /> RFP 55025 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Page 70 of 70 <br />