Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Contractor(s) shall be responsible for the complete performance of all work and for the methods, means and equipment used, and for all tools, apparatus and property of every description used in connection therewith. Variations on the specifications or quotes documents shall not be permitted without the knowledge of the District Representative and confirmation by written addendum or change order. b. Contractor(s) shall provide skilled workers familiar with and trained to do the type of work required in the specifications and shall be qualified to operate or use any and all equipment needed to accomplish the work. Contractor(s) shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with all the specifications, the site conditions and make such investigations to enable them to fully understand the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending the execution of the work. Contractor(s) is responsible for providing any and all equipment needed. All equipment shall be maintained by trained and qualified personnel who are directly employed and supervised by the Contractor. Contractor shall have read and fully understood the manufacturer’s literature, specifications, data, and instructions for all products to be utilized. c. Contractor(s) must verify that each area to receive washing is free of impediment interference and conditions are acceptable to receive washing in accordance with Manufacturer’s recommendations, District directives and specifications. Do not commence until conditions are satisfactory. d. Contractor(s) shall protect shrubbery, outside carpeting, sprinkler systems, exterior wall mounted electrical devices to include but not limited to: electrical outlets, fire alarm systems and other low voltage system devices against water or chemical damage. Protect foliage from chemical contamination. e. Contractor shall ensure that vehicles are parked at a sufficient and safe distance from work areas. Contractor is solely responsible for any chemical contact with a vehicle. f. All services shall be in accordance with these specifications, directions of the District and the best standard practices of the industry. Workmanship shall be of the highest quality. g. Job site electric and water in a reasonable amount shall be furnished to the Contractor by the District at no cost. h. Pictures of before and after shall be presented as part of this contract at no additional expense. i. Provide a detailed outline of the cleaning process, application, equipment and chemicals you will be using to complete the projects. j. Note: Square footage costs are to include, but not limited to, the following to complete a successful washing of all buildings 1. All exterior walls 2. All limestone caps, bands and sills 3. Handicap ramps connected to buildings 4. All steps entering buildings 5. All decorative walls adjoining buildings 6. All retaining walls adjoining buildings 7. All columns 8. All entrances and overhangs 9. Receiving docks, all pits and steps
