Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.1 Bidding shall be limited to individuals, partnerships and corporations currently engaged in the field of high-rise commercial building window washing. 3.2 Vendors shall demonstrate competence, experience, and financial capability to carry out the terms of a contract based on these specifications. 3.3 All Vendors must have in their possession by means of ownership or available to them by formal agreement at the time of bidding, all equipment, and supplies (window-cleaners’ belts, boatswain’s chairs, rope descent systems, ladders, supported scaffolds high reach poles, water feed poles and the support equipment used to suspend employees cleaning windows) which may be necessary and required to perform the services outlined in these specifications. 3.5 Vendor shall provide adequate protection to prevent any damage to the exterior and interior of the building during window washing operations. 3.6 Any use of window washing scaffolding must be maintained at Vendors expense. 3.6.1 Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is maintained and operated in accordance with manufacturer applicable standards. 3.7 Vendor shall require each of its employees and/or agents, while working in or about the premises, to exercise at all times due care for the protection of persons and property, and to observe the generally accepted standards of safety precautions and courtesy. 3.8 Vendor shall comply fully with all current applicable State, Federal and OSHA laws and regulations of any other regulating governmental authority, including but not limited to training, safety, employment, wages, taxes, and licensing. 3.9 The Vendor shall be held liable for any damage they cause to Owner’s property; both inside and outside while performing the required services. 3.10 The Vendor shall give a minimum of 5-days’ notice to the Building Maintenance Division Director or its Designee prior to performing window cleaning services.