24-013, Snow Plowing & Sanding Services (continuous recruitment)

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City of Pawtucket Continuous Recruitment CR 24-013 SNOW PLOWING & SANDING SERVICES Section 1 - Qualifications of Prospective Vendors for Winter Storm Plowing Operations 1. Unless applying as an Independent Contractor, the vendor shall be in compliance with the applicable provisions of the State Worker's Compensation Insurance laws. The owner agrees to accept all responsibility for liabilities incurred by the rented equipment during the term of operations to which it is assigned. The owner further agrees that the City of Pawtucket, the Director, his agents, and employees be held harmless from any and all claims and actions whatsoever that arise from his/her operations. 2. All equipment must be registered, inspected and insured. If equipment is a nonregistered piece of equipment, copies of a bill-of-sale, title or other proof of ownership must be presented. 3. Hired equipment shall meet minimum safety standards. Safety lighting on all hired equipment must conform to Department requirements. The Department reserves the right to refuse the use of a piece of hired equipment if, in the opinion of a supervisor, the equipment is not able to do the job required. To qualify for approval, your vehicle must pass inspection with the equipment attached. You must call the City’s Public Works Office to arrange for this inspection. 4. To ensure adequate response, all vehicles must be equipped with cellular phones. This contact information must be listed on the bid form. Section 2 – Requirements on Applications The complete package of application containing all documents required in this section should be submitted to: Department of Public Works / City of Pawtucket 250 Armistice Blvd. Pawtucket, RI 02860 Attn. Joey Wilson 1. The original signed Indemnification Agreement (Form A). 2. Information on vehicle/equipment that is available for hire by the City of Pawtucket (Form B). 3. Signed Contractor Information form (Form C) 4. Signed Anti-Kickback Acknowledgment form (Form D) 5. If applying as an independent contractor, a copy of the DWC-11-IC – Notice of Designation as an Independent Contractor form must be submitted. It is important to understand that it is the Contractors responsibility to file this form with the Department of Labor and Training (DLT). This form will not be considered valid by the City of Pawtucket until such time as it can be verified with Rhode Island DLT.