Specifications include, but are not limited to: The following services are anticipated, at a minimum: Circulate throughout all public areas of the districts on a daily schedule to create a safe, friendly and inviting environment Clean all sidewalks, removing all litter, including cigarette butts, leaves, and broken glass from the building to the curb, and eighteen inches into the street from the curb, as well as to the alley (or five car lengths) on every cross street, or to the nearest alley. This includes the mouth of the alley and 10 feet into each alley. Remove litter from planters. Remove all animal waste from pedestrian walkways and receptacles designed for animal waste. Empty all public trash receptacles along the route. Clean around Metra and CTA entrances Remove and dispose of signage from light posts, newspaper boxes, unoccupied storefront walls and doors. Separate recyclable (glass, aluminum, and paper) and non-recyclable materials upon pick-up and store recyclable and non-recyclable materials in two separate garbage bins. Provide spot cleaning with high powered (gum removal) pressure washer In the event of a snow occurrence, Contractor’s crew will clear all crosswalks, bus stops, and priority areas as designated by Client, of snow and/or ice when accumulation is 2 inches or over. This would be in lieu of regularly scheduled litter abatement and would take place during the regularly scheduled litter abatement hours. Serve as a presence to enhance the perception of safety in the districts and provide an additional information resource to law enforcement personnel. Any training with law enforcement shall be arranged by or with the approval of district management staff. Observe and report inappropriate or illegal behavior to the appropriate entity, in accordance with their training and applicable municipal codes. ** This is not a security program, but ambassadors will need to be made aware of safety protocol as some instances may demand that effort. Meet or network with homeowner associations or neighborhood groups to build relationships and identify districts needs Provide the public with information, directions and other assistance such as retail, restaurant, parking, public transit or restroom information, other local resources and points of interest Report all hazards or unsafe conditions to the appropriate authorities and/or notify the on-site manager immediately; in the event that the on-site manager is not available, the Ambassadors should report any hazard to district staff. If appropriate, establish and maintain a perimeter around the hazard until it is resolved.
