Item 11 - Award Agreement to Athens Services to Provide Street Sweeping Services

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broom sweepers, as appropriate, for meeting all requirements of this Agreement and all regulatory requirements of outside agencies such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), the California Air Resources Control Board, and the Municipal NPDES Permit No. CAS004004. Vehicles and equipment used in accordance with sweeping activities meet all applicable local, state, and Federal air quality laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1186 relating to alternative-fueled sweeping equipment. Equipment meets all applicable certifications for PM 10 and other pollutants as set forth by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Athens will submit proof of certifications to the City on a bi- annual basis. Athens’ fleet features the TYMCO Model 600, which is both extremely reliable and incredibly powerful. Whether sweeping city streets during leaf season, cleaning up on a construction site, or sweeping behind a milling machine or road reclaimed, getting the job done with the Model 600 is quick to perform and easy to operate. The vehicles include the highly efficient TYMCO Regenerative Air System that provides unprecedented reliability and delivers incredible performance while providing an amazingly clean sweep. The Model 600 is, quite simply, the sweeper that changed the industry. Sweepers also will be equipped with two-way radios and cell phones. Athens will provide drivers with manual push brooms and shovels to clean and sweep areas such as narrow cul-de-sacs, median noses, and portions of left-turn pockets. Athens’ street sweeping equipment meets the following requirements: Street sweeping equipment in conformance with the highest standard of street sweeping. Street sweeper speed and broom pattern shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. While operating, street sweepers at work will not exceed a maximum speed of seven (8) mph; sweepers when driven will have a maximum of the posted speed limit.   Standard heavy street sweeping equipment as necessary to clean the City streets of paper, dirt, rocks, leaves and debris. Athens will use equipment deemed acceptable by express approval of the Public Works Executive Director. We will provide a minimum of one (1) relief sweeper for each sweeper planned to be used to perform the contract work. Athens will have all sweepers return to the yard for washouts and hopper cleaning. All equipment will be: - - - - Standard full-size motorized street sweeper; TYMCO 600 models with dual gutter brooms; Clean and in good working condition; Maintained in top running condition, including arriving clean, in proper working condition, and fueled for each daily schedule; - - Equipped with an electronic or mechanical tachograph capable of recording sweeping speed, start-stop, operating time, and non-operating or travel time; Equipped with a mechanically or magnetically attached sign on each side of sweeper reading "This sweeper is under contract with the City of Santa Ana". The sweeper will also be identifiable with the company name and phone number on each side along with office telephone number. Alternative equipment may be used for specific areas (i.e. narrow streets and alleys) if noted in the proposal with detailed explanation provided. - Athens’ equipment will be subject to inspection by the Public Works Executive Director or their designee and upon notification in writing that any equipment does not comply with the standards herein, such equipment will be removed from service and not again so used until inspected and approved in writing by the Public Works Executive Director or their designee.   Sweeper will have a dual gutter broom. All vehicles will be equipped with an operational rotating amber light when parked or used on public streets. Athens will use light warnings instead of loud sound signals except where required by law for the protection of personnel. Athens will provide sufficient water for use street sweeping operations to maintain a near dustless condition. Athens will coordinate with the Public Works Executive Director in advance to identify regular location(s) for water access. Athens will comply with all rules and regulations of the City relating to the use of water.  