Rates for hired equipment are based on the maximum hourly rental rates on the attached schedule with no
premium rates for nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. All Operators shall be available at all times, seven
days per week including holidays. Assignments for work under this contract are at the discretion of the Commissioner of Public Works or designee
and/or on an "as needed" basis. There is no guarantee the Contractor will be awarded work. Any contractor who
fails to report when called will be removed from the call list. Operators must report to the Public Works Yard within one hour of notification from dispatch. Failure to report
will result in removal from the call list and termination of the contract. Hourly rental rates include and cover all materials, performance of all labor, requisite or proper, and providing of
all machinery, tools, apparatus, etc. necessary to fulfill the contract in the manner set forth, described and
shown in the specifications in in the form of contract, and the delivery thereof as required and specified.
Employees of the City of Fitchburg are subject to Chapter 268A of the General Laws regarding Conflict of
Interest. Employees who intend to perform work under this Contract shall notify the City of Fitchburg, Human
Resources Department and shall not perform any work until receiving written approval from the City. The City may terminate this agreement if the Contractor fails to perform under the terms of this agreement or
fails to work in harmony with the City, Commissioner of Public Works, or designee in following instructions or
work schedules from such City official(s); if the Contractor sells, assigns, or transfers this Contract to any other
party without written approval by the City; or if the Contractor fails to meet any other provisions of this
Contract. If requested, all Contractors must attend a meeting with DPW Representatives to review snow and ice removal
procedures, communication, routes and expectations. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES & RETURNS:
Instructions for your insurance company are attached; please provide this page to your agent. Insurance certificates
must be completed in accordance with the instructions and provided to the City with the Registration/Contract.
Please note, minimum insurance requirements for this season are as follows:
o Effective October 2023 - Commercial Automobile Liability - at least $250,000 per person/$500,000 per
accident for Bodily Injury, and $250,000 Property Damage per accident.
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