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1.4.5 E ui ment A. The Contractor will operate only enclosed packer type trucks suitable to keep the solid waste or recyclable materials from falling or blowing from the trucks. Solid waste or recyclable materials hauled by the Contractor will be contained, tied or enclosed so that leaking, spilling and blowing is prevented. All of the Contractor's equipment will be in good mechanical condition and possess current federal and TXDOT certifications. B. The Contractor will provide radio communication to all trucks from a base station. C. The Contractor will keep all equipment clean and in a good state of repair. D. The Contractor will not allow the noise level for the collection vehicles during the stationary collection or compaction process to exceed the current city noise ordinances. E. The Contractor will identify its vehicles and other equipment with the name, address, and phone number of the Contractor's local office on each of its passenger doors so that the information is clearly readable from a distance of 100 feet. F. The Contractor will provide access at any time for the City to inspect the equipment to ensure that all equipment meets the requirements of this Contract and has the proper TXDOT certification. Unless otherwise approved by the Director, the Contractor will not use equipment which is more than seven years old to provide the services required under this Contract. The Contractor will use only equipment manufactured by a nationally known manufacturer 1.4.6 Personnel A. The Contractor will provide properly trained, capable drivers with current class "B" drivers licenses. B. The Contractor will ensure that all of its employees, permanent or temporary, present a neat appearance and can be easily recognized while performing work under this contract. All of its employees will wear appropriate identification badges or uniforms. C. The Contractor will ensure that any persons employed who are not United States citizens have work permits. D. The Contractor will remove from service under this Contract and replace any of its employees for just cause as requested by the City. 1.4.7 Customer Service/Office Facilities The Contractor will provide a facility through which it can be contacted. The Contractor will provide sufficient local or toll free telephones and office staff in order to provide necessary services from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on regular collection days. In addition, the Contractor will provide for voice mail receipt of after-hours inquiries and communications. 11