RFP 18-04-02 Disaster Debris Management and Removal Services

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City of Sunny Isles Beach |RFP Disaster Debris Management and Disposal Services 18-04-02 16 (3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement perm its, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. (6) Requiring the prime contractor, if subcontracts are to be let, to take the affirmative steps listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this section. 2.14 SAFETY STANDARDS The Contractor(s) shall adhere to the Florida Department of Transportation’s Uniform manual on Traffic Control for construction and maintenance work zones when working on or near a roadway. It will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to make themselves and their employees fully aware of these provisions, especially those applicable to safety. Contractor(s) will identify any possible health/safety risks during debris monitoring and collecting activities and immediately address any deficiencies. This includes appropriate use of Per sonal Protective Equipment (PPE); vehicle spacing and traffic concerns both in the field and at the Temporary Debris Management Sites (TDMS) and ensuring any equipment used is appropriate for the task and is operating correctly. 1. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for pedestrian and vehicular safety and control within the assigned workspace and shall provide the necessary warning devices, barricades, and other devices necessary to meet federal and local requirements. At a minimum, one flag pe rson shall be posted at each loading site to direct traffic. 2. Closure or blocking of public streets and other rights-of-way shall not be permitted unless prior arrangements have been made with the Contract Manager and is coordinated with appropriate departments. Traffic control is the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be accomplished in conformance with local traffic codes. 3. Contractor shall be responsible for traffic control, dust control, erosion control, fire protection, on-site roadway maintenance, and safety measures at the temporary debris staging sites. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local safety regulations. 4. The traffic control personnel and equipment shall be in addition to the personnel and equipment required for debris removal and hauling.