The contract is for the removal and sanitary disposal of wildlife carcasses from Ocean County roads and rights of way. The contractor, Kelly Winthrop, LLC, will provide the services at a cost of $38.00 per carcass, with a total estimated cost of $114,000.00 for 3,000 carcasses. The contract duration is 2 years, from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026. The contractor is required to maintain a daily log of activities and provide a monthly report of service activities to the Ocean County Supervisor of Roads. Some key aspects of the contract include:
• The contractor shall remove carcasses from the roadway pavement and adjoining turf medians and shoulder areas within the public right-of-way by 5:00 PM on the calendar day following the request, seven (7) days a week.
• The contractor shall comply with any and all disposal regulations in effect during the term of this contract.
• The contractor shall provide a fax number for communication and shall be equipped with a cellular phone for use in the event communication is necessary between the home office and the service vehicle.
• The contractor's personnel shall wear reflective safety vests when working at a carcass removal site and shall utilize safety cones and/or other traffic barriers, as required, to establish a safe work-zone.