Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful Contractor will assume responsibility for expenses related to the operational items described in the following paragraphs as well as any other responsibilities specifically enumerated within this RFP: Custodial Services: ASU will provide customary custodial services for the Banking Center lease space. The Contractor must provide ASU staff reasonable access to the lease space. Utility Services: Utility services will be included in the monthly rental amount. ASU will provide sufficient electrical services and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning through the existing systems for the Contractor at no additional cost. Any changes or upgrading of the HVAC system will be at the expense of the Contractor. Telephone and internet services will be coordinated with the Executive Director of Business Services and paid for by the Contractor. Maintenance and Repair: All maintenance and repair of the Banking Center area will be the responsibility of the Contractor, with the exception of structure (foundation, floors, walls, windows, ceiling and roof) and electrical delivery system (electrical panels, wiring, lighting instruments, and receptacles). Should the Contractor elect to replace functioning light fixtures, expand or upgrade the existing electrical service, the changes will be at the expense of the Contractor. Improvements: Any improvements to the Banking Center lease space desired by the Contractor either prior to occupancy or thereafter, will be paid for by the Contractor. Plans for any renovation work must have written approval by the Executive Director of Business Services and the Office of Facilities Planning & Construction. Renovation work is subject to all applicable laws and any drawings must be signed by an approved Architect or Engineer, as required by law. All alterations and improvements, with the exception of removable fixtures and furniture, shall become the property of ASU without any obligation to the Contractor. The Contractor may be required to restore the leased premises to the same condition that it was prior to the agreement upon expiration of the agreement. In the case that the Contractor is an entity other than the current lessee, ASU will assist in negotiating the transition into the facility.
