A. Service Locations 1. Street sweeping services shall be performed on thirteen (13) designated road sections or areas within Hernando County. 2. A table listing the roadway segments and their respective distances is provided in Section 8, Pricing Proposal. 3. The total number of miles covered for a complete sweeping cycle can be found in Exhibit C - ROUTE CURB MILES TABLE - Updated 3/26/26TL.
B. Frequency and Scheduling 1. Street sweeping shall be performed quarterly for all designated roadway sections. 2. Sweeping operations shall be conducted during nighttime hours in order to minimize impacts to vehicular traffic. 3. The Contractor shall provide the County with a minimum of seven (7) business days advance notice prior to each scheduled sweeping event.
C. Equipment Requirements 1. The Contractor shall utilize street sweeping equipment capable of effectively removing debris from roadway surfaces, including curbs and curbed medians. 2. All equipment shall be properly maintained, fully operational, and suitable for the scope of work. 3. Street sweeping equipment shall be regenerative air or vacuum-type sweepers, or other equipment demonstrated to meet or exceed pollutant removal efficiencies described in FDEP guidance. Mechanical broom sweepers may only be used where appropriate and with prior County approval. Equipment shall be capable of effectively removing fine particles associated with stormwater pollution. 4. Equipment shall be operated by qualified and trained personnel. undefined #26-T01306 Title: Street Sweeping Services 39
D. FDEP Guidance Compliance 1. Street sweeping services shall be performed in accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Guidance for Street Sweeping (latest edition), as applicable. In the event of a conflict between this Scope of Work and the FDEP guidance, the more stringent requirement shall apply. 2. The Contractor shall implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the FDEP guidance to maximize pollutant removal efficiency and minimize environmental impacts, including but not limited to sediment, nutrients, and floatable debris.
E. Sweeping Operations 1. Sweeping operations shall focus on the removal of debris from curb lines and curbed medians in order to maintain clean and safe roadway conditions. 2. The Contractor shall ensure that all designated roadway sections are fully covered during each quarterly sweeping cycle. 3. Sweeping operations shall be conducted in a manner consistent with FDEP-recommended BMPs, including prioritization of curb lines, gutters, and areas of sediment accumulation. 4. The Contractor shall adjust sweeping practices (e.g., speed, number of passes, and equipment settings) as necessary to achieve effective removal of fine sediments and associated pollutants. 5. A visual reference of the areas to be swept can be found in Exhibit A - Sweeping Maps - Revised 3/2/2026
F. Debris Management 1. All debris collected during sweeping operations shall be handled, transported, and disposed of in accordance with FDEP guidance and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 2. The Contractor shall ensure that collected material is not reintroduced into the stormwater system and is disposed of at an approved facility.
G. Reporting and Documentation 1. Following each sweeping event, the Contractor shall provide GPS tracking data for all sweeping vehicles used during the operation. 2. Reports shall include, at a minimum: a. Dates and times of service b. Roadway sections serviced c. GPS route and coverage data undefined #26-T01306 Title: Street Sweeping Services 40 d. Vehicle speed data demonstrating proper sweeping operation e. A filled-out copy of Exhibit B - Sweeping Data Tracker shall also be included with the Report. 3. The Contractor shall also quantify the volume of debris collected during each quarterly sweeping event. 4. In addition to the requirements listed above, reporting shall support documentation of pollutant load reduction consistent with FDEP guidance. Debris quantities shall be tracked in a manner that allows the County to estimate pollutant removal (e.g., tons or cubic yards collected per route). 5. The debris quantity information shall be included with the invoice submitted to the County.
H. Inspection and Performance Verification 1. The County reserves the right to review GPS data and conduct inspections to verify that all designated roadway sections have been properly swept. 2. If any roadway sections are found to be unswept or inadequately swept, the Contractor shall re-sweep the affected areas at no additional cost to the County.
I. Performance and Contract Compliance 1. Submission of invoices for services that were not performed, as verified by County review, may be considered non-performance. 2. If such issues appear to be recurring, the County reserves the right to terminate the contract in accordance with applicable contract provisions. 3. The County may also terminate the contract if the Contractor: a. Fails to properly perform sweeping services b. Fails to comply with reporting requirements c. Demonstrates recurring performance deficiencies
J. Safety and Regulatory Compliance 1. All work performed under this contract shall comply with Hernando County safety standards, applicable local regulations, and FDEP guidance for street sweeping as a stormwater quality Best Management Practice.