Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Assign a Vendor Account Representative to work directly with the MSDB assigned representative; b. Designate a contact person available twenty-four (24) hours daily for communication with the MSDB, if required; c. Fulfill MSDB requests for guard(s) within twenty-four (24) hours of request; d. Maintain a sufficient pool of qualified guards large enough that if, for any reason, the scheduled guard does not report for duty or must be replaced, the security company can provide a replacement guard within two (2) hours after notification; e. Replace, at no additional expense to the MSDB, any guard not performing satisfactorily within two (2) hours; f. Ensure that the guard(s) are always in complete uniform and well-groomed; g. Provide all materials, serviceable flashlights, rain gear, uniforms which are clean, in good repair, easily recognizable and identify the guard as an employee of the Vendor, and any other miscellaneous equipment which may be needed; h. Provide the required number of qualified, competent, well-trained, drug-free, and appropriately dressed security guards to perform the duties required identified in the Work Schedule specified in Exhibit A; i. Ensure that the contract security guard reports to work at the time and place specified by the MSDB; j. Abide by all ordinances and laws pertaining to the MSDB’s operation and secure all required licenses, permits, certifications, trainings, background investigations, fingerprint checks, and drug tests; k. Ensure that all guards fully comply with the policies and procedures of the MSDB to which they are assigned, the applicable standards, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable regulations as now existing or as may be modified; l. Ensure that guard(s) do not engage in personal activities (such as, but not limited to texting, personal phone calls, reading magazines, etc.) while on the job, and that such guards comply with MSDB’s restrictions regarding visitation with friends, family members, or acquaintances while on the job; m. Ensure that guards do not vacate their post during or at the end of their shift unless relieved by appropriate duty personnel, and arrange for replacement personnel for shift changes, breaks and for unanticipated events (i.e. illness, family emergency, etc.); n. Ensure that no security guard or supervisor work more than twelve (12) hours including any and all breaks, in a twenty-four (24) hour period; the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, in an emergency situation, can waive this requirement when the circumstances are beyond the control of the Vendor; o. Abide by all State and/or MSDB policies, procedures, ordinances, and/or laws pertaining to the MSDB’s operation at all times, including but not limited to the items listed below. Deviations from these policies by the Vendor or its personnel will not be tolerated and will be considered grounds for contract termination: i. All state facilities are non-smoking; the Vendor and its personnel must adhere to this requirement. The use of tobacco products is prohibited, except within designated smoking areas. ii. It is illegal to have in one’s possession any illegal drug or alcoholic beverage while on state property. Vendor personnel shall not consume any illegal or illegally obtained drug or alcoholic beverage while on duty. iii. The Vendor’s personnel should refrain from using foul, abusive, or profane language on state property. iv. The Vendor’s personnel shall not flirt or fraternize with the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind personnel or any visitor at the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. v. Vendor’s personnel shall not solicit or otherwise interfere with the work of the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees. vi. The Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind reserves the right to inspect and search all Vendor personnel and/or vehicles anytime while on facility grounds. vii. Vendor personnel are required to sign-in and sign-out at state facilities. Security provisions for all state facilities must be strictly observed. viii. Vendor personnel may be required to provide photographic identification for inspection upon entering state facilities and/or grounds. Vendor identification badges, personal identification of the individual employee, and/or visitor badges shall be worn and clearly visible while on state property. ix. Accurately describe the job duties required to its contract worker(s) and/or employee(s); perform all services provided in the contract between the Vendor and the MSDB in accordance with customary and reasonable industry standards as well as in strict conformance to all laws, statutes, and ordinances and the applicable rules, regulations, methods and procedures of all government boards, bureaus, offices, and other agencies. No statement within this contract shall negate compliance with any applicable governing regulation. The absence of detailed specifications or the omission of a detailed description shall be recognized as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail; p. Provide golf cart(s) for security personnel and MSDB will provide the gas.