4.1. General Requirements All tasks are to be performed to the most stringent standard that applies. For example, if a specific task is shown below as a daily task and also listed as a monthly task, the contractor is responsible to perform the task daily. Quality Standards In general, the achievement of the desired standards as outlined herein will result in an almost complete absence of visible soil. In order to maintain the facilities in this condition, the contractor will immediately remove any visible soil, which is found as a result of their inspection. For purposes of definition, absence of soil shall be at a minimum as follows: Absence of dust on horizontal and vertical surfaces, floors, walls, ledges, furniture and equipment. Absence of litter and trash on floor and horizontal surfaces of equipment. Absence of finger marks, spots, soil build-up on walls, partitions, doors and dividers. Absence of encrustation, soil and wax build-up on floors, particularly in thresholds, corners, along edges and baseboard, around door jams, and around furniture and equipment legs and bases. Absence of soil and stains on toilet room fixtures, drains, traps, faucets, soap and dispensers, stalls, mirrors, ledges and drinking fountains. Disinfectants shall be used to sterilize toilet room fixtures, where required. Absence of dust, spots, gum, soil build-up and encrustation on furniture and equipment surfaces and legs. Absence of dust, lint and litter on upholstered furniture. Absence of soil, litter, dust and encrustation in ashtrays, urns, wastebaskets, and trash containers. Wastebaskets and trash containers to be washed as needed. Absence of marks, spots, stains, and streaks on interior and exterior entrance doors, lobby glass, all partition glass, and concourse interior windows. Absence of soil and dust on window blinds, shades, sills, frames and ledges. Absence of other visible soil and cobwebs on horizontal and vertical surfaces including ceilings, interior and exterior. Absence of trash in building. Trash shall be collected and removed to designated area. Absence of soil, litter, dust and spots from all carpets, mats and floors. Absence of streaks, spots, stains from all bright work, where appropriate. All bright work shall be polished dry to a sheen. Absence of streaks, spots, stains, encrustation, dirt, dust, black marks from all resilient floors. It is imperative that all “wet” areas such as showers, kitchens, slop sinks or related items be free from mold and mildew at all times. Absence of dust, mold, mildew, spots and stains from all air conditioning supply / return grills and surrounding areas...
