4.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES: Knox County Head Start is seeking a private Contractor to provide Janitorial Services. Knox County Head Start wishes to obtain pricing for Head Start Centers’ primary period from September 1 through May 31 and the secondary period June 1 through August 31. Bidders shall quote a monthly fee for the primary period and a square foot fee for the secondary period. 4.2 CHEMICALS/SUPPLIES: Head Start will provide all cleaning chemicals and cleaning supplies (e.g.: paper towels, toilet paper, trash liners, mops, buckets) except vacuums and vacuum parts/accessories. 4.3 EQUIPMENT: Vendor is responsible for vacuums and vacuum parts/accessories, furnishing safety equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and other protective devices as needed to ensure the safety of all vendor’s staff. Equipment shall be in proper working order in accordance with all laws. Head Start will provide locked storage space for use by the vendor(s) but shall not be responsible for any loss, which may occur due to theft and/or vandalism. A list of all projected equipment to be used by the vendor(s) by center must be submitted with the vendor’s bid. 4.7 DAILY DUTIES: Classrooms; Empty all trash containers and replace liners; Clean, sanitize and polish classroom sinks; Clean mirrors in sink areas; Clean walls around sinks, under soap dispensers, and below paper towel dispensers; Remove mats from tile/vinyl areas; Place chairs on tables in order to clean properly under tables; Sweep floors and remove debris from floors and rugs; Sweep under sinks, water table and playdough tables; Vacuum rugs and entrance mats; Mop and sanitize floors using provided chemicals at proper mix ratio; Replace mats after floor dries unless directed otherwise by the Center Manager; Replace plug protectors after using; Wipe and sanitize doorknobs and area of door around doorknobs for each classroom exit door; Clean and sanitize water fountains; After cleaning, make sure chemicals are stored appropriatel;
