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agrees to produce any documentation necessary to establish the Contractor's compliance with 49 CFR Parts 655 and 40 and permit any authorized representative of the United States Department of Transportation or its operating administrations, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Councilor the City to inspect the facilities and records associated with the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing program as required under 49 CFR Parts 655 and 40 and to review the testing process. The Contractor agrees to certify its compliance with Parts 655 and 40 within thirty (30) calendar days of its execution of the agreement, and to submit annual Management Information System (MIS) reports to the City no later than February 15 of the succeeding calendar year. The Contractor must also require and provide documentation of oversight ofU. S. Department of Transportation-compliant drug and alcohol programs established for all its subcontractors performing safety-sensitive functions as defined in 49 CFR Part 655. The Contractor shall provide the City Council with documentation of its oversight of all service agents used to carry out the requirements of the Department of Transportation's substance abuse testing regulations including, without limitation, third party administrators, collection site personnel and facilities, medical review officers and substance abuse professionals. 3.04 Driver Training. The Contractor shall provide a continuing training/retraining and safety program for all personnel who drive transit vehicles providing service under the agreement. The program shall consist of training new drivers, the retraining of drivers as required, and the retraining of drivers whose performance falls below standards. A driver who is involved in an accident must receive a minimum of eight (8) hours of retraining. The Contractor shall ensure that safety, defensive driving and passenger sensitivity training will be a continuing education process throughout the term of the agreement. Monthly safety meetings, on-board safe driving checks, safety radio messages, posters, and other communication techniques must be part of the Contractor's on-going safety training program. In its training program, the Contractor must stress sensitivity to and appropriate interaction with all persons including people with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations, cultural and racial minorities, older persons, and children. All drivers shall be trained on the elements prescribed in the Metropolitan Council's "Contracted Provider Handbook." 3.05 Driver Uniforms. The Contractor shall require that all personnel who drive transit vehicles providing service under the agreement wear a light-colored dress shirt or blouse with a collar; dark slacks (denim jeans are not permitted), and closed-toe shoes. If the Contractor already requires a company/driver uniform, that uniform may be used with prior approval from the City. The Contractor's drivers, operating during In-Service Hours, must wear on their outer garment and in a noticeable area, a badge which clearly and noticeably identifies the driver by first name only or number, as well as the Contractor's name or logo. IV. VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS 4.01 Contractor-Provided Vehicles. The Contractor will lease to the City three (3) MCI motor coach type transit buses (or approved equal) for use exclusively in providing transit services under the agreement. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the vehicles provided under the agreement are adequate and sufficient to provide and support the transportation services set forth in 10