Massachusetts Department Of Transportation
Highway Division Project No. 605223
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ITEM 859.25
TOW TRUCK SERVICE
The Contractor shall provide three (3) Tow Trucks capable of towing a standard passenger vehicle and one (1) Heavy Duty Wrecker capable of towing a large fleet vehicle. The tow truck and the tow truck driver shall be fully bonded and insured. Any Tow Truck Driver determined by the Engineer to be unable to perform their duty may be removed at the discretion of the Engineer. If the driver is removed, the Contractor shall immediately retain another qualified driver to serve as a replacement and shall suspend operations as necessary until this replacement driver can be provided. Such a suspension of operations shall not be considered as a basis for a claim or an extension of time. Drivers used during the performance of the Work shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Drivers used during the performance of the Work shall possess a current and valid Commercial Drivers License. Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall provide to the Engineer a written list of drivers to be used, including the most recent date of licensing or re-licensing for each person listed. All drivers shall carry their approved Commercial Driver’s License with them while performing towing duties.
The tow trucks and drivers shall be on site during all hours of construction for the duration of the contract. The heavy duty wrecker and driver shall be on stand-by during all hours of construction for the duration of the contract.
One tow truck shall be located within the Route 79/I-195 Interchange construction work zone. Two tow trucks shall be located within the Braga Bridge construction work zone, one eastbound and one westbound. Locations of the tow trucks shall be identified on the TTCP for review and approval by MassDOT.
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The prevailing wage rate classification that will be enforced on this Contract for the “Tow Truck” Driver is “Tree Trimmer Groundman”.
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Massachusetts Department Of Transportation
Highway Division Project No. 605223
ADDENDUM NO. 13, April 5, 2013
ITEM 859.25 (Continued) CONTRACTOR’S REQUIREMENTS Contractor Qualification: a. The tow company principal owner/operator must have 5 years of experience providing towing services for a government agency on Massachusetts highways. b. The contractor must currently employ ten (10) or more properly licensed and trained certified full time tow truck operators. c. The contractor must currently own or lease and currently have registered with the Registered of Motor Vehicles at a minimum 6 tow or ramp trucks 3 of which must be less than 3 years old. d. The contractor must currently own or lease three (3) light duty and one (1) heavy-duty wreckers registered with the Registry of Motor Vehicles all of which must be less than 5 years old. e. The contractor must be able to provide proof that he/she has the financial capabilities to comply with the additional vehicle requirements listed in the special provisions. f. Contractor must supply a copy of a Certificate of Participation in a drug and alcohol testing program. g. Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Secretary of State’s Office. CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL The Contractor shall insure that all Contractor personnel are competent and reliable. All such employees must have sufficient skill and experience to properly perform the work assigned to them and to operate and maintain the equipment involved. MassDOT reserves the right to direct the Contractor to replace any individual determined by the Engineer to be incompetent or believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A work history summary for each tow operator assigned to the project shall be provided prior to the start of work. All Contractor personnel assigned to this Project must meet or exceed the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)
Tow Operators must possess a Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License. Tow Operators must have a minimum of three (3) years experience and be licensed to operate tow trucks. Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language. Must read and demonstrate an understanding of the Laws of the road of Massachusetts and the rules and regulations governing Massachusetts. Previous experience in vehicle repairs and maintenance. Communicate effectively by two-way radio. Ability to maintain accurate records. Must be certified to operate the assigned tow truck.
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Massachusetts Department Of Transportation
Highway Division Project No. 605223
ADDENDUM NO. 13, April 5, 2013
ITEM 859.25 (Continued) CONTRACTOR’S SUPERVISION The Contractor shall have at least one (1) Contractor Supervisor for the purpose of supervising, scheduling and coordinating with the Engineer. The Contractor supervisor shall not be required to be at the project site on a routine basis but shall be available locally, twenty-four hours a day, Monday through Friday. This person will be the MassDOT contact person for the day-to-day operation and emergency situations. The Engineer shall be kept advised at all times as to the name and telephone of the Contractor’s supervisor. The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with the names and telephone numbers of alternate tow truck operators. TOW TRUCK OPERATOR The Contractor shall supply the services of three (3) light duty and one (1) heavy-duty wrecker per shift as described herein. The tow truck services are necessary in order to help maintain a minimum disruption to the flow of traffic within the project limits. The tow trucks shall pull vehicles of the roadway to a safe location. The Contractor is prohibited from charging a fee for performing repairs to vehicles it has towed. The Contractor is prohibited from charging tow fees to vehicles it has towed while being compensated by MassDOT. Tow truck operators will be dispatched by the Engineer. The tow truck hours are subject to change as determined by the Engineer. The duties of the tow truck operator shall include but will not be limited to the following:
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Tow vehicles as directed Perform minor repairs when possible to vehicles disabled in the project limits Check lane for disabled vehicles Perform deployment and maintenance task as designated by MassDOT Participate in incident response tasks and clean-ups Operate radio and transmitting equipment Maintain records as instructed Report incidents to the Engineer
SAFETY EQUIPMENT Tow truck operators shall be required to wear a safety vests and hard hats at all times. Tow Contractor Liability: Tow Contractor assumes liability for all vehicles it is towing and is responsible for providing the proper equipment to perform such task. MassDOT Approval: MassDOT reserves the right to approve and inspect all vehicles, equipment, and personnel assigned to services under this Contract. Page 3
Massachusetts Department Of Transportation
Highway Division Project No. 605223
ADDENDUM NO. 13, April 5, 2013
ITEM 859.25 (Continued) CONTRACTOR FINES It is brought to the DB Entity’s attention that dependability and proficiency in regard to scheduling and work performance is critical to this project. The failure of the Contractor’s employees to arrive on site as scheduled and to perform duties in a timely manner may result in the assessment of liquidated damages against the DB Entity as listed. Liquidated damages assessed will be deducted from DB Entity payments. Fines Late on site arrival: $ 200.00 per unit hour Failure to perform proficient services: $ 200.00 per unit hour INSURANCE The Contractor shall maintain the following minimum insurance levels: a. General Liability-Comprehensive general liability insurance including, but not limited to, covering premises, operations, products and completed facility negligence or willful misconduct in providing any other service under agreement and having limits for bodily injury of one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars per occurrence and limits for property damage of one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars per occurrence. An additional umbrella policy will be required to cover all exposures of one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars per occurrence. b. Each tow vehicle shall be insured with a minimum of one million ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit dollars per accident. c. Workers’ Compensation as required by Massachusetts State Laws including employers’ liability limit of $100,000/ 100,000/ 100,000. d. MassDOT shall be named as an additional insured in each policy (except Workers’ Compensation) and shall be entitled to ten (10) days advance written notice of any modification or cancellation of said policies. The Tow Contractor shall furnish MassDOT with certificates evidencing such insurance. LIGHT DUTY TOW TRUCK WITH OPERATOR Light duty truck shall have a 1-1/2 ton chassis with a diesel engine capable of handling a gross weight of 15,000 pounds. The light duty tow truck shall be equipped with underlifts with a minim capacity of 4 tons. Light duty tow shall also be equipped with a 10 ton boom and include dual winches with a minimum cable requirement of 100 feet by 3/8-inch wire rope.
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Massachusetts Department Of Transportation
Highway Division Project No. 605223
ADDENDUM NO. 13, April 5, 2013
ITEM 859.25 (Continued) STANDBY HEAVY-DUTY WRECKER SERVICE The standby heavy-duty wrecker shall be a design accepted by bus companies with underlifts. The underlifts shall have a capacity of forty five tons, equipped with dual winches. Heavy wreckers must have a minimum of 150 feet by ¾ inch wire rope. The standby heavy-duty wrecker shall not routinely patrol the Project area but shall be on standby to respond to accidents and/or remove vehicles that cannot be handled by the light duty tow trucks. The heavy-duty wrecker may be utilized for any emergency as directed by the Engineer. The wrecker operator shall receive appropriate training for such designated tasks. The standby heavy-duty wrecker, along with its crew, shall operate on standby basis, to be called at any time by the Engineer. The response time of the crew shall be such that the tow trucks or the heavy-duty wrecker shall be at the designated scene of the incident within thirty (30) minutes of notification by the Engineer. The heavy duty wrecker with operator will be compensated per hour for the time that the wrecker is performing the services for Mass DOT. There will be no compensation for standby time. Use of this item is expected to be minimal. Each tow truck shall be equipped with amber cab and bi-directional white take down alley mounted flashing lights, two-way radio, public address system and tow rig. All of the tow trucks shall bear inspection stickers issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles and shall meet the following minimum requirements. The tow trucks shall: A.
Comply with all legal light requirements, and, in addition, shall have mounted thereon a revolving light capable of 360-degree visibility. This light shall not be used during daylight hours except when visibility is seriously impaired, and shall be used only at accident and emergency scenes and while en-route to such a scene. While engaged in towing said trucks should use the closest available right-hand lane.
B.
Carry a portable tail and stop lamp bracket (drag lights), with an extension cord capable of being mounted on the rear of the damaged or disabled vehicle.
C.
Carry a broom, shovel, flags, flares, hydraulic jack, adequate standard first-aid kit, one five-pound and one tow-pound fire extinguisher, one four foot and one six foot pinch bar, and two snatch blocks or the equivalent, with sufficient strength to carry any stain capable of being applied by the wrecker when necessary.
D.
Carry a portable dolly for hauling un-towable vehicles.
E.
Be in good mechanical condition, clean and presentable at all times.
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Massachusetts Department Of Transportation
Highway Division Project No. 605223
ADDENDUM NO. 13, April 5, 2013
ITEM 859.25 (Continued) F.
Be properly registered and insured and hold all applicable licenses and permits.
G.
Carry a clearly visible sign informing the motoring public that the tow trucks are being provided by Mass DOT as a service to the public and that no fees will be charged for such service.
H.
Contractor shall provide Mass DOT with a copy of the registration for each vehicle utilized for the project.
In addition, each tow truck shall be supplied with a minimum of the following items:
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Complete first-aid kit 20-lb purple K power fire extinguisher 2-1/2 gal. extinguisher Pry Bar 2 gal. emergency gas cans (Gasohol) Snatch blocks, 20 ton 1/2 in tow chain 12’ 5 gallons of gasoline 5 gallons diesel Floor Jack 20-lb CO2 fire extinguisher Fire ax 5 gal. water can (summer) Truck air brake release kit 3/8 in. tow chain, 12’ Flashlight Flashlight Batteries Clipboard Rain jacket Motorcycle dolly /straps
1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 spare sets 1 1 1
All trucks shall be kept clean and well maintained and will be subject to daily inspection by MassDOT.
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