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SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT 2-1 Equipment - The equipment used to complete the sweeping required by this contract is subject to the approval of the Assistant Director Operations Services and must conform to the following: 2-1.01 Proof of Ownership - The Contractor must have proof of ownership or a signed lease for the duration of the contract for each sweeping machine used in the performance of this contract. 2-1.02 Registration - Sweeping machines must be properly registered and insured in accordance with California State Motor Vehicle Laws. 2-1.03 Safety Regulations - Sweeping machines must conform to all federal, state and local safety regulations and be properly licensed through the State of California. 2-1.04 Condition of Equipment - All sweeping machines must not be over five (5) years old at the time of bid and no more than seven (7) years old at any point for the duration of the contract. Machines must be in excellent working condition capable of removing street debris throughout the life of the contract. The outside body of the machine must be free from dents and large scratches, and paint must be well maintained. Machines must be equipped with dual gutter brooms no shorter than seven (7) inches, which shall be operating during all sweeping operations, and a main broom no shorter than eight (8) inches capable of sweeping at minimum an eight (8)-foot path, or vacuum sweep if approved by the Assistant Director of Operations Services or designee. The use of a steel plate on the sweeper wheel to prevent tire scuffing against the curb will not be permitted. 2-2 Maintenance of Equipment-All required maintenance, parts and fuel are part of the contract and furnished by the Contractor, and all major mechanical problems must be corrected at the Contractor's yard. A sufficient supply of spare brooms and other parts must be kept on hand to ensure the timely and continuous fulfillment of this contract. 2-3 Breakdown of Equipment - At all times the Contractor shall properly maintain a minimum of three (3) sweeping machines, both as to condition and appearance, for the use on the work under this contract. In case of breakdown by the main sweeper, immediate service within one hour by a second sweeper is required to complete the daily schedule. If down for more than one hour, a rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per hour for each hour above and beyond one hour may be assessed as liquidated damages. 2-4 Storage of Equipment - The Contractor must provide its own storage for equipment such as sweeping machines, brooms, tires, gas, oil and other required parts and materials. The City will not provide storage for any Contractor equipment.