Specifications include, but are not limited to: Restroom Buildings: A. Restroom buildings shall be kept clean inside and outside. The inside walls need to be scrubbed and sanitized once a week or more often as needed or as determined by Rest Area Staff. B. The inside of the restrooms will be checked first thing each day and any unsatisfactory and unsanitary conditions will be taken care of immediately before proceeding with other duties. C. The first cleaning of the day will be a deep cleaning, floors shall be swept clean of debris, mopped and disinfected at the beginning of the day and completed by 12:00pm each day. Additional cleanings as necessary will take place later in the day to ensure adequate and clean facilities for the traveling public. This deep cleaning and continued care during the day will include all of the following components. 2. Garbage Cans: A. Garbage cans and litter barrels shall be emptied twice daily and as necessary in key areas during the day. The full litter bags shall not be carried in a manner that could cause injury. D. The inside walls shall be washed at a minimum of weekly with supplied cleaners and water. E. Toilets and urinals shall be cleaned inside, outside and around the fixtures. The tile floors and grout around and adjacent to the urinals and toilets will be deodorized at least once daily and as needed to ensure adequate and clean facilities for the traveling public. F. Minor maintenance such as changing waterless urinal cartridges or unplugging toilets utilizing a simple hand tool such as a plunger shall be performed by the Contractor. Other issues regarding any form of necessary general repair, replacement or maintenance shall be reported to the TIC rest area staff immediately both verbally and on provided maintenance reporting form. G. Toilets, urinals, sinks and fountains shall be kept free of stains and discoloration at all times. H. Mirrors, sinks, and fountains shall be cleaned twice daily and or as often as needed. I. Toilet paper and soap dispensers shall be kept full and checked regularly to ensure adequate stocking. J. Sanitary napkin receptacles shall be checked, emptied and cleaned daily or more often if necessary. K. Electrical hand dryers shall be checked for operability and cleaned daily. L. Ceiling, walls, windowsills, and tops or partitions shall be kept clean and free of cobwebs at all times. M. Garbage cans shall be emptied and bags transported to the dumpster twice daily, or as often as needed to maintain a clean safe and presentable appearance. Plastic can liners shall be placed inside the garbage cans and can inserts shall be cleaned inside as necessary. Litter bags shall not be carried in a manner that could cause injury. Protective gloves must be worn as protection. N. Graffiti removable by ordinary cleaning methods shall be removed immediately after first appearance from the toilet stalls, walls and buildings utilizing provided graffiti removal products. Contractors shall contact Rest Area Staff by phone immediately on graffiti found on the inside or outside of restrooms, fixtures or other buildings that are permanent in nature and would require further attention such as sanding, painting, repair or replacement. O. The outside of the restroom and other buildings shall be kept clean of tape, gum, fliers, advertisement and dirt. P. Adequate facilities must be accessible to the public at all hours. Q. Contractor shall clean up any spills, overflows, or mess made during their scheduled work day B. Plastic can liners shall be placed inside the garbage cans and new litter bags will be inserted inside the plastic can liners. Garbage cans and plastic liners shall be washed and disinfected as often as needed to prevent undesirable odors. C. The Contractor shall not remove items disposed of by the traveling public from the garbage containers at any time for reasons other than lightening bags while emptying trash cans and disposing of refuse. 3. Walkways and Parking Areas: A. Walkways around the restroom and sidewalk areas between the truck lot and front car parking area shall be cleaned of all litter and debris including cigarette butts. B. The parking areas shall be kept clean of all litter and debris. The main collection point of this debris is the gutter line at the bottom of the curb. The gutter line should be free of all heavy debris as well as the entry and exit ramps. The gutter lines should be given a thorough cleaning of litter and debris to include cigarettes at least once weekly. 4. Picnic Tables and Benches: A. All (27) Northbound and (26) Southbound tables and benches shall be swept off and washed daily or more often as needed. B. The tables and paved pads shall be kept clean of all litter, food and bird droppings daily or as needed.
