This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Ashland, Kentucky. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Ashland owns 20-8-yard front load containers number 1 to 20. Depending on the number of containers and service frequency the City of Ashland contractor will provide the day or days of the week the containers will be serviced. During the contract period, the contractor may make changes to service day(s), as long as contractor contacts the City. The present holidays that typically will delay collections one day are currently defined as: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Contractor shall use only vehicles meeting the standards of State and Federal regulations and must obtain all necessary permits as required. All vehicles shall be equipped with the most current standards in flasher, strobes, reflective markings, and other safety-oriented identification methodologies. All vehicles shall be well maintained and kept in a good visual state of repair and, in particular, cleanliness. Excessive and/or unusual noises; leakage; odors; unsightly vehicles; or ones causing damage to streets, alleys, structures, or surroundings shall be removed from service by the Contractor or immediately upon notification from the City. All collection vehicles must be properly and clearly marked with the Contractor's name and the number of the vehicle. Vehicles shall be marked with the toll-free telephone number of the Contractor. Every collection vehicle shall be equipped with a two-way radio (not CB), or phone, capable of maintaining communications between collection vehicles and the contractor's base station. The City of Ashland shall have the right to inspect the work at all times and at the completion thereof. All bids shall be accompanied by a BID BOND or CERTIFIED CHECK in the amount of ten (10%) of the bid, in favor of the City of Ashland. Bonds shall be issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Certified checks shall be made payable to the CITY OF ASHLAND. Failure to comply with this requirement SHALL result in the rejection of the bid. START OF WORK Pricing will be valid 90 days from the opening of the bids. Upon the award of the contract, Ashland will allow Contractor up to 60 days for implementation of service. Successful bidders will be required to furnish contract surety in the form of a PERFORMANCE BOND in an amount equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the total amount of the contract. If the bid is accepted, a contract shall be entered into and the performance bond and payment bond secured within ten (10) days after written notice of acceptance is sent. The work, which the Contractor is required to perform under this contract, shall be started within 90 days of notice to proceed. Any questions as to these specifications shall be addressed to Jack Hunter, Director, Department of Public Services (606) 385-3332. The City of Ashland through its City Manager, reserves the right to accept all or to reject all or any part of the bid should it be deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Ashland.