Specifications include, but are not limited to: DAILY CLEANING SPECIFICATIONS General Office and Public Areas Computer keyboards, monitors, typewriters, and calculators will not be cleaned in any manner by the vendor's employees; equipment users will be responsible for their cleaning. Awarded vendor will dust desks and work surfaces when they have been cleared off. More extensive cleaning will be available upon request. Vendor shall ensure that all information and/or documents in all contracted buildings remain confidential, with access limited to persons specifically authorized by the awarded vendor. Empty Trash from Wastebaskets/Trash Receptacles and Other Labeled Waste Material All trash will be placed into large plastic trash bags, sealed, and disposed of in the large green dumpsters provided outside the building. Recycle paper located in "recycling" boxes/bins located in a designated area of each floor must be emptied into the recycle dumpsters, where available. Other than outside dumpsters, all trash receptacles inside and outside any building, must include plastic liners at all times. No plastic bags are to be recycled in the dumpster. Receptacles must be cleaned after any liquid is spilled, or if the liner has slipped and food, etc., is visible in the waste basket. Plastic liners must be replaced at least once a week, or daily when organic matter/odors are present. Vacuuming of Exposed Carpeted Areas (To be completed before 8:00 a.m.) Vacuuming of the entire building as described may not be accomplished in a single day; therefore, the awarded vendor will schedule daily vacuuming to encompass vacuuming of the entire building on a weekly basis. All exposed carpeted areas must be vacuumed, including all offices, public areas, corridors, and pathways within office areas, to ensure complete vacuuming of entire building. All vacuum cleaners must be of commercial grade and have HEPA filtration. All backpack vacuums must be equipped with a HEPA filtration system that meets all State and Federal legal requirements. All equipment may be subject to inspection and approval by the Buildings and Grounds designee at any time. All carpet areas must be spot cleaned daily. Awarded vendor will make every effort to remove stains from carpets and other flooring material during normal service hours. When cleaning any stain, the following process will be followed: Vendor will vacuum the affected area, applying spot cleaner to remove the stain, rinse, blot with clean towel and If the stain remains, the awarded vendor will notify the Buildings and Grounds designee the next business day, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Staple/Paper Clip/Substance Removal Staples and paper clips must be removed from all carpet areas on a daily basis. All gum or other foreign substances found on any floor must be removed upon discovery. If a substance cannot be removed, Buildings and Grounds designee must be notified the next business day, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hard Floor Care Sweep, dust mop, then damp mop, all hard floors using cool, clean water with a neutral cleaner. VCT, Linoleum, Brick, Tile, Terrazzo (etc.) Dusting If a polish containing oils is used; surfaces must not leave an oily residue. Dusting of the entire building as described may not be accomplished in a single day; therefore, awarded vendor will schedule daily dusting areas to encompass dusting of the entire building. Awarded vendor will dust and remove fingerprints, dirt, dust, grime, from all exposed furniture tops and sides, including but not limited to desks, chairs, tables, lamps, doors, filing cabinets, shelving, windowsills, pictures, door frames, ledges, modular furniture, soda machines, candy machines, appliances, paper shredders, and partial partitions. Dusting will be accomplished without disturbing any materials on the surface and must be left clean and free from film, streaks. A thorough cleaning and polishing of these surfaces will be done as needed when the surface is clear of unnecessary objects, or upon request. Walls and doors must be kept clean and free from spots or handprints, and kick plates at the bottom of all doors also will remain clean and streak free. All doorways and/or entrances to buildings will be manually swept thoroughly every day. Doors may not be wedged open in the jamb/hinge area.
