Cleaning Requirements - Routine cleaning daily, weekly, periodic deep cleaning, and specialty services are expected, including but not limited to: Trash and recycling removal Dusting and surface cleaning Floor care (vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, carpet cleaning, carpet extraction, floor scrubbing, buffing and waxing) Kitchen sanitation Restroom sanitation Window cleaning (interior and exterior as required) Special event clean-up as scheduled. Special Considerations Effective communication, service & problems solving skills for resolving issues and complaints. Availability of specialized equipment for large-scale floor care, carpet cleaning, or other specialty tasks. Adherence to strict security protocols while accessing City facilities. Janitorial Services An awarded vendor shall at all times maintain and care for The City of Valley Center buildings in accordance with all manufacturer specifications. The City of Valley Center will provide disposable paper products such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap, as well as all cleaning supplies and chemicals. An awarded vendor shall provide, at its sole cost and expense, the “working tools” required to perform the janitorial services described in this RFP and shall maintain same in good working order and conditions. “Working tools” shall be based upon manufacturer’s recommended specifications if available, and may include but may not be limited to the following: buckets, dust pans, rubber gloves, squeegees, dust mops, wet mops, mop presses, bucketless mops, sweepers, dust cloths, floor dressings, chamois, wiping cloths, sponges, wall brushes, vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, buffing equipment, etc. unless more particular working tools are specifically identified for use in this RFP or required by manufacturer’s recommended specifications. An awarded vendor shall be responsible for all costs associated with damage to The City of Valley Center properties caused by its failure to follow manufacturer’s recommended specifications.
