4 RLP 36C10F23R0102 Appendix B CLC Janitorial Services Tampa FL CLC .pdf

REQUEST FOR LEASE

PROPOSALS (RLP)

DATE: Sept 2023

RLP: 36C10F23R0102

Tampa, FL Community Living Center

Appendix B: Janitorial Services

1.01 JANITORIAL SERVICES (JUN 2012)

A. The Lessor shall furnish all supplies, materials, machinery, appliances, supervision, and labor necessary to provide complete janitorial services for the Community Living Center. Services shall be provided in all interior areas of the leased premises to provide a clean, neat, and attractive appearance by performing the functions described below. The Lessor shall make careful selection of cleaning products and equipment to ensure they are packaged ecologically, environmentally beneficial and/or recycled products that are phosphate-free, non-corrosive, non-flammable, and fully biodegradable, and minimize the use of harsh chemicals and the release of irritating fumes.

The Lessor shall select paper and paper products with recycled content conforming to EPA’s CPG.

Performance will be based on the Contracting Officer’s evaluation of results, not the frequency or method of performance.

B. Materials and Procedures

(1) Standards It is the Lessor's responsibility to maintain the Community Living Center in a condition that meets all housekeeping and sanitation requirements of this solicitation and the current standards of the Joint Commission Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO).

(2) Work Schedule The Community Living Center's regular office working hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A substantial part of the building is occupied twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Performance scheduled to be arranged by the delegated Contracting Office Representative (COR).

Some cleaning work requirements shall be performed after normal business hours. Due to the nature of the COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER clientele, the Lessor shall be required to provide coverage service twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, including weekends and federal holidays.

Federal Holidays: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract is defined as "Legal Federal, official holidays" as follows:

The 11 holidays observed as shown in Wage Determination No. 2005-2461:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents’ Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans’ Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February (Refer to local holidays calendar). Last Monday in May June 19th July 4th First Monday in September Second Monday in October November 11th Fourth Thursday in November December 25th

Or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

Determining the holiday: For purpose of pay and leave, the day to be treated as a holiday is determined as:

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a holiday by US Government agencies.

Due to the nature of all Community Living Center clientele, the Lessor shall be required to respond to service calls to perform special cleaning tasks on request, i.e. restroom cleaning, spills pick-up, spot cleaning, and safety hazards from rain, providing policing services.

The following areas shall be cleaned during working hours only while VA staff is present:

Pharmacy Record Room Security Office

(3) Janitorial Staff and Supervision The Lessor shall arrange for supervision of the contract work. The Lessor and/or his Supervisors shall always be available when the contract work is in progress to receive notices, reports or requests from the Contracting Officer and/or COR. The Lessor shall provide in writing to the Contracting Officer, at least five working days prior to the contract start date, the name, telephone number, and address of the site supervision in charge of contract performance.

The term “on-site Supervisors” mean a person designated in writing whom has authority to act for the Lessor on a day-to-day basis at the worksite.

STAFF COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

The Lessor shall comply with JCAHO requirements, to comply with JCAHO requirements the Lessor shall provide written confirmation that employees are competent to perform the task as described in the statement of work identified in this contract. This written confirmation shall specify which areas each contract employee is competent. Upon contract award-the Contracting Officer and/or COR will provide a Contract Employees Handbook for contract references.

The Lessor shall submit to the COR the following: “Certificate of Good Conduct” from the Police Department , “Statement of Personal History”, “Employee Health Certificate” from the Department of Health, and’ “Chicken Pox Vaccination Certificate” of all employees who have access to the building in performance of the contract work at least five working days prior to the starting date of the contract.

Lessor employees shall have a physical examination prior to work on this contract and annually thereafter.

The Lessor will assure that the each contracted employee meets the requirements as it relates to physical examinations: PPD skin testing, Hepatitis B vaccine or declination of option signed and on file, written evidence of chicken pox/varicella immune status thru (1) documentation of varicella vaccination (2) medical certificate documenting past history of varicella (3)medical evidence that can’t receive vaccine (4) evidence of immunity by laboratory testing: varicella titer test(labs to measure antibody protection) and other preventive health screening/testing as required by OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (JCAHO) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and other screening agencies. Lessor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, local and industry safety and health standards and regulations. Lessor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, local and industry safety and health standards and regulations to include hazardous waste/bio waste training (DOT’s).

These forms shall be submitted for replacement employees before entrance on duty.

If the Contracting Officer receives an unsuitable report on any employee after processing of these forms, or if the COR finds a prospective employee to be unsuitable or unfit for his assigned duties, the Lessor will

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Community Living Center be advised immediately that such employee cannot continue to work or be assigned to work under the contract.

The Lessor shall provide to the Contracting Officer and/or COR any necessary documentation pertaining to contract employees as requested.

Felony Convictions: Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual's reliability.

Age: All Lessor’s employees performing work under this contract shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age or as required by local laws.

All employees shall be literate in English to the extent of reading and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and shall be able to compose reports that convey complete information.

All contract employees shall sign in and sign out including lunch breaks during his/her work schedule.

Lessor shall provide backup contract employee(s) during the absence (annual leave or sick leave) of any of the employees assigned to work under this contract.

Backup employees shall comply with the contract regulations and specifications.

No employee changes shall be issued without the authorization of the COR.

Lessor shall regularly update this list.

Lessor-Furnished Training: Lessor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, written certification that each contract employee has been trained in the subject areas herein prior to assignment under this contract for replacement or new employees; documentation of prior training or the individual contract employee shall complete the required training before being employed in support of this contract. The Lessor shall maintain the required documents.

CONDUCT OF LESSOR’S EMPLOYEES:

The Lessor shall prohibit his employees from disturbing papers on desks, opening desk drawers or cabinets, or using telephone or office equipment provided for official Government use.

The Lessor shall require his employees to comply with the instructions, pertaining to conduct and building regulations, issues by duly appointed officials, such as the COR, guards, inspectors.

The Lessor shall provide protective equipment and attire to personnel and require employees to use it during the performance of their duties as necessary. In special cleaning and/or isolation situations, Lessor personnel may be required to wear special personnel protective clothing and shoe covers supplied by the medical facility. All other safety or protective clothing or equipment shall be provided and maintained by the Lessor at the lessor’s own expense.

The Lessor shall comply with all agency regulations, federal regulations and local regulations, OSHA, EPA, EQB, CDC and JCAHO Standards.

The Lessor shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, and for taking such disciplinary action against his/her employees as may be necessary.

Appearance: The Government requires a favorable image and considers it to be a major asset of a customer service team, and the employee's attitude, courtesy, and job knowledge are influential in creating a favorable image.

Neglect of Duties: Shall not be condoned; this includes sleeping on duty, unreasonable delays or failure to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours, and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the work site security.

Disorderly conduct: Use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be tolerated; also included is participation in disruptive activities which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

Intoxicants: The Lessor shall not allow any employee (while on duty) to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or substances that produce similar effects.

Criminal actions: Lessor’s employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances and these include, but are not limited to, the following:

Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records.

Unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct.

Unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials.

The Government reserves the right to direct the Lessor to remove any employee from the work site for failure to comply with the standards of conduct.

The Lessor shall initiate immediate action to replace such employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional cost to the Government.

The Lessor’s personnel shall take safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building while in the performance of this contract.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Building Security: The Government will provide the Lessor with keys to allow access to rooms required in the provisions of this contract except to restricted areas. Access to restricted areas shall be provided as per established schedules. The Lessor shall comply with agency regulations on key issuance procedures.

Lessor’s personnel shall not lend keys or open locked rooms or areas to permit entrance by persons other than Lessor’s personnel performing assigned duties.

(4) Safety and Special Procedures The Lessor shall consider the clinical environment and ensure that the janitorial staff is instructed on applicable safety precautions and special requirements. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, such conditions as cleaning of human secretions, blood, etc. from both floors and walls. Lessor will be notified of isolation areas that need terminal cleaning. Terminal cleaning is defined as complete wipe down of all sinks, walls, countertops, casework, exam tables, etc., with germicide, and mopping of the floor with germicide. These areas require the use of gloves, gowns, masks, and shoe covers, which will be provided by the Government. The Lessor shall be responsible for collecting of sharps containers and hazardous materials. See "ALL AREAS" below under "Daily Cleaning Requirements" for method of handling sharps containers and hazardous waste. The janitorial staff shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local safety and fire regulations and codes. The Lessor shall immediately bring to the attention of the Government any fire and safety deficiencies. The Lessor shall take reasonable safety precautions to promote a safe environment within the leased premises.

(5) Equipment and Materials All equipment and materials used in the performance of this contract will be cleaned and stored properly at the end of the workday. Cleaning carts and/or equipment will not be left unattended for any reason while patients are in the Community Living Center. Lessor shall ensure all equipment, tools, and supplies meet necessary safety requirements and janitorial staff has full working knowledge of their use. An EPA- registered germicide will be used to clean all patient areas, floors, examination tables, and medical equipment. The Lessor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, machinery, and appliances that may be necessary or appropriate in the performance of janitorial services. All cleaning and hazardous waste receptacles shall be properly labeled.

The Lessor shall provide supplies such as toilet tissue, multifold paper towels, toilet seat covers, and Medicated Vestal hand soap. The Lessor shall provide plastic linings for all trash receptacles, clear plastic linings for non-hazardous waste trash receptacles and red plastic linings for hazardous waste trash receptacles and housekeeping aide closets are located throughout the clinic for storage of supplies and equipment. The Lessor shall keep a minimum of two weeks’ stock of supplies on hand. All accumulated waste shall be removed and disposed of in the dumpster. Hazardous waste and sharps containers shall be picked up and stored in a designated storage area. Supplies to be used shall be approved by the Government and the specifications for supplies are as follows:

• Toilet tissue: Roll type, 4-1/2 inches wide, single ply

• Paper towels: Multi-fold, 10-1/8 inches wide

• Hand soap: Medicated Vestal

• Trash receptacle liners: (a) Polyethylene, flat type, 33 inches long, 52 inches wide, .66 millimeters thick;

(b) Polyethylene, flat type, 24 inches long, 33 inches wide, .31 millimeters thick; (c) Polyethylene, red bags (biohazard) 33 inches long, 52 inches wide and 24 inches long, 33 inches wide

• Furniture polish: Spray type for use on wood and wood veneer

• Window cleaner: Ammonia type sufficient to remove smoke film and dust

• Air freshener cartridges in bathrooms: Johnson Wax Good Sense

• Upholstery cleaners: Dry or foam type recommended for fabric upholstery

• Germicide: EPA-registered

• Resilient floor tile cleaner and maintainer: As recommended by manufacturer of resilient flooring

• Floor finish: High-speed floor finish as recommended by manufacturer of resilient flooring

• Floor sealer: As recommended by manufacturer of resilient flooring

• Floor stripper: As recommended by manufacturer of resilient flooring

• Toilet seat covers: Paper, white (TO BE PROVIDED BY THE LESSOR) A copy of the MSDS sheets for all products used shall be maintained at the clinic and shall be available for review by VA upon request.

C. Daily Cleaning Requirements NOTE: For the purpose of this contract, whenever the term carpet or carpeting used, it is intended to include wall-to-wall carpeting, room size rugs and area rugs.

(1) Building Entrances

• Sweep entrances, landings, steps, and sidewalks adjacent to entrances and receiving docks.

• Pick up trash and cigarette butts around entrances and vestibules.

• Empty trash receptacles.

(2) Room Cleaning (Includes all office areas, file room, waiting areas, clinical and non-clinical areas, and corridors space adjacent to the areas. This includes all rooms throughout the facility e.g., kitchen, theater, etc.)

• Complete other required janitorial services.

• Trash receptacles shall be emptied, and liners changed.

• Trash shall be removed from the building and placed in appropriate containers.

• Boxes and other empty containers are to be disposed of, shall be removed from the building and placed in appropriate containers.

• Hazardous waste and full sharps containers shall be collected in red plastic bags and placed in cardboard boxes provided.

• Cardboard boxes shall be sealed with tape and placed in hazardous collection room for removal and disposal off site by others.

• Spills, body fluids, etc. shall be cleaned from floors and walls immediately upon notification.

• Remove black scuff marks from corridor floors as necessary.

• Dust furniture, desks (do not disturb papers on desks), machines, phones, file cabinets, window ledges, etc.

• All resilient tile floor areas shall be swept and wet mopped with germicide, vacuum carpet traffic patterned areas and remove obvious dirt from around and under furniture.

• Electrical equipment shall only be used during these hours.

• Vacuum carpets, including corners, shall be clean and free from dust halls, dirty and other debris; nap on carpets shall lie in one direction upon completion of the vacuuming task.

• Spot clean carpet and remove all stains.

• Spot clean walls and doors.

Sample Guide - Standard Operating Procedures for Patient Room Cleaning

Standard Operating Procedure No. 1 Subject: Patient Room Daily Cleaning (Occupied)

1. Purpose. To establish a procedure for the proper and safe technique to be used for cleaning occupied patient rooms.

2. Equipment.

• Double-bucket mopping system

• Dust mop assembly

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Gloves

3. Cleaning Products.

• EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant

• General-purpose cleaner

4. Supplies.

• Abrasive pads

• Counter brush

• Dust pan

• Hand mop

• Plastic bags

• Putty knife

• Wet Floor/Caution signs

• Wiping cloths

5. Procedures.

a. Enter patient room with appropriate PPE.

b. Place soiled linen in appropriately designated area.

c. Remove all waste from receptacles. General waste should be bagged and disposed of in the general waste stream. Clean waste receptacles, as needed.

d. Re-line waste receptacle.

e. Spot clean walls, cabinets and glass surfaces. Wash soiled walls with EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant.

f. Restock paper and soap products.

g. Clean sinks, stools and showers, if applicable.

h. Return all furniture to its proper location.

i. Set out Wet Floor signs and begin mopping floor using double-bucket mopping procedure.

j. Conduct visible room inspection to be sure mirrors, blinds and vents are not soiled, and sharps container is not full.

k. Wash hands thoroughly.

Standard Operating Procedure No. 2 Subject: Patient Room Monthly Cleaning

1. Purpose. To establish a procedure for the proper and safe monthly cleaning of a patient’s room.

2. Equipment.

• Double-bucket mopping system

• Dust mop assembly

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Gloves

3. Cleaning Products.

• EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant

• General-purpose cleaner

• Glass cleaner/window cleaner

• Toilet bowl cleaner

4. Supplies.

• Abrasive pads

• Antiseptic and body soap

• Broom and dust pan

• Clear and bio-hazard trash bags (all sizes)

• Paper towels

• Putty knife or edging tool

• Toilet mop brush w/holder

• Toilet paper

• Wet Floor/Caution signs

• Wiping cloths

5. Procedures.

a. Remove everything from the room.

b. Place cloths in bucket, and fill with EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant to cover cloths. Use one cloth at a time to wipe objects in the room. Change the cloth regularly by placing in a bag to be laundered.

c. Remove all waste and re-line receptacle. Clean waste receptacles, as needed.

d. Check curtains for spots, and change out as needed

e. Clean walls from ceiling to floor, and all objects.

f. After damp wiping the following objects, let air-dry:

• Cabinets and closets – inside and out

• Night stand

• Dresser – inside and out

• Over-the-bed table – inside and out

• Clean top, underside and side of mattress.

• Bed frame and hand rails

• Nurse call button, telephone and TV control

• Reading and exam lights

• Windowsills and walls

g. Take waste receptacles to HAC and apply EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant.

h. Dust mop floor.

i. Apply EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant in sinks, on toilet seat, in tub or shower and let stand.

j. Put toilet bowl cleaner in toilet; let stand. Flush prior to leaving room to prevent chemical burns.

k. Mop and clean restroom and restock.

l. Mop floor, beginning from window or from far wall to door. Scrub or strip, if necessary; apply finish and burnish.

Standard Operating Procedure No. 3 Subject: Patient Room Cleaning (Terminal/Discharge)

1. Purpose. To establish a procedure for the proper and safe technique for the terminal cleaning of patient rooms.

2. Equipment.

• Double-bucket mopping system

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Gloves

3. Cleaning Products.

• EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant

4. Supplies.

• Antiseptic hand cleaner

• Double plastic pail

• Hand mop

• Toilet tissue

• Paper towels

• Plastic bags

• Wet Floor/Caution signs

• Wiping cloths

5. Procedures.

a. Fill each side of the double bucket with one gallon of EPA-approved germicide/ disinfectant cleaner.

b. With a wiping cloth dipped in the EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant solution, clean over-bed table.

Clean both sides of pillow, and place on table. Rinse cloth in soiled side of bucket, and wring thoroughly;

then, dip cloth in clean side, wring out excess water and continue cleaning.

c. Remove trash and soiled linens; place in appropriate containers.

d. Clean overhead light, headboard, footboard, side rails, lower parts of bed frame, bed/TV controls and phone. Clean top and side of mattress. Fold mattress over and clean half of mattress, box spring and all exterior surfaces. Unfold mattress and repeat process at the other end of bed. When finished, turn the mattress over completely so the underside is now the top. (Follow the manufacturer’s directions, as some mattresses are not intended to be turned.) Cleaning the bed first allows the EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant to remain wet for the proper dwell time.

e. Clean interior and exterior surfaces of all patient room furniture, bedside chair, closets and/or wall lockers and waste receptacle using an EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant. Use a putty knife on chewing gum, tar, etc., if necessary.

f. Spot clean walls, cabinets and glass surfaces. Wash soiled walls with EPA-approved germicide/disinfectant.

g. Change curtains, if soiled.

h. Restock paper and soap products. Re-line trash receptacle.

i. Clean sinks, stools and showers, if applicable (if private room).

j. Return all furniture to its proper location.

k. Set out Wet Floor signs and begin mopping floor using double-bucket mopping procedure. Mop entire bed section. If single room, mop entire room.

l. Prepare bed for the next patient. Remove gloves prior to getting clean linen. Make bed using clean linen. Avoid shaking the sheets and blankets, as this keeps the air free from lint.

m. Empty and clean all equipment. Put soiled linen in hamper.

n. Conduct visible room inspection to be sure mirrors, blinds and vents are not soiled.

o. At the end of the day, return bed-washing cart to its proper location.

(3) All Restrooms to include Patient, Staff, and Visitor Restrooms

• All restrooms shall be swept and wet mopped at least twice each day.

• All paper products and hand soap shall be replenished.

• All surfaces, including commodes, urinals, walls, mirrors, counters, sinks, and waste receptacles shall be cleaned and disinfected. Sponges and cloths shall not be used to clean commodes and urinals.

Commodes and urinals shall be cleaned with disposable items that are disposed of after cleaning commode and/or urinals in each toilet room. Items used to clean commodes and urinals shall not be used in turn for cleaning other items or wiping down other surfaces. Clean exterior of commodes and urinals first, followed by cleaning of the interior.

(4) Ceramic Tile Areas (Other than restrooms)

• Ceramic tile floors shall be swept, and damp mopped. If dirt build-up occurs, ceramic tile floors shall be scrubbed when determined that it is required by COR.

(5) Corridors, Waiting Areas, Administrative Areas, Mental Health

• The areas shall be swept, wet mopped with a neutral cleaner, and burnished.

(6) Conference Rooms

• The areas shall be swept, wet mopped with a neutral cleaner, and burnished.

• Areas with cushioned flooring shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

• Restrooms shall be swept and wet mopped once each day and all paper products and hand soap replenished.

• All restroom surfaces, including commodes, urinals, walls, mirrors, counters, and sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected.

(7) Waiting Room Tables, Doors, Walls and Trim

• Dust tables, ledges, sills, blinds, moldings, and baseboards.

(8) Mirrors and Glass Cleaning

• Clean all mirrors and glass at entrances (fingerprints and smudges).

(9) Housekeeping Aide Closets

• Clean daily including sinks, floors, and shelves. Remove all wet mops and rags to be sent for processing.

(10) Isolation Rooms

• Any room where patients with suspected infectious disease have been examined will be thoroughly cleaned with germicide (terminal cleaning). Occupied Isolation Rooms and Discharge Isolation Rooms shall be cleaned in accordance with Center for Disease Control and Prevention Appendix B2 (Cleaning Specialized Areas).

(11) Water Coolers

• Clean water coolers. Water coolers (ice machines/water dispenser) shall be cleaned per manufacturer recommendations but free of mold, calcium build up, etc.

• Housing shall be wiped down with special attention given to top surface and spout to prevent lime build-up, bacterial growth, etc.

(12) Telephone Areas

• Clean all vertical and horizontal surfaces.

• Cleaning (Telephone Booths): Vertical and horizontal surfaces shall be clean and free of dirt, streaks and spots.

D. Weekly Cleaning Requirements

(1) Building Entrances

• Wash down all entrances adjoining plaza areas, and entire sidewalks surrounding the building, with a pressurized cleaning apparatus. This task may be accomplished in sections, so long as the entire area is completed within one (1) week.

(2) Furniture

• Clean as necessary, but no less than weekly; wipe down and vacuum upholstered furniture.

(3) All Restrooms

• Scrub floors and ceramic tile base and wipe down with germicide.

• Clean ceramic tile walls and wipe down with germicide.

• Spot wash painted walls as necessary.

• Damp wipe toilet stall partitions and waste receptacles with germicide.

(4) Doors, Walls and Trim

• Spot wash (for fingerprints, smudges, etc.) as necessary but no less than once weekly.

(5) Glass Cleaning

• Clean interior and exterior of door and entrance glass in waiting areas, exam rooms, offices, and treatment rooms.

• Spot clean walls as necessary, but not less than weekly.

E. Monthly Cleaning Requirements

(1) Furniture

• Polish all furniture as necessary, but not less than monthly.

(2) Air Conditioning Grilles and Registers

• Vacuum all grilles and registers.

(3) Waiting Areas, Exam Rooms, Offices, Treatment Rooms

• Wash waste receptacles with germicide.

(4) Floor Maintenance of Resilient Tile Areas

• Apply cleaning soap, as recommended by resilient tile manufacturer, scrub and re-wax hallways, waiting rooms, and lobbies.

• Apply cleaning soap, as recommended by resilient tile manufacturer, scrub and re-wax other resilient tiled areas as required.

• Shampooing (Entrance and elevator rugs): Rugs shall be clean and free of dirt, grime, stains and excessive buildup and crusted material.

F. Quarterly

(1) Building Interior

• Dust window coverings/blinds.

• Dust handrails and handrail brackets.

G. Semi-Annual Cleaning Requirements

(1) Furniture

• Shampoo upholstered furniture during January and July.

(2) Floor Maintenance of Resilient Tile Areas

• Strip floors, apply sealer, apply wax and refinish all resilient tile floors.

(3) Glass

• Wash inside glass and clean interior of all window frames and window stools.

I. As required. Properly maintain plants and lawns. Replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, ballasts, and starters. Provide and empty exterior ash cans and clean area of any discarded cigarette butts.

J. Pest control. Control pests as appropriate, using Integrated Pest Management techniques, as specified in the VA Environmental Management Integrated Pest Management Technique Guide (E402-1001).

1.02 SELECTION OF CLEANING PRODUCTS (APR 2011)

The Lessor shall make careful selection of janitorial cleaning products and equipment to:

A. Use products that are packaged ecologically; Use products and equipment considered environmentally beneficial and/or recycled products that are phosphate free, non-corrosive, non-flammable, and fully biodegradable; and

B. Minimize the use of harsh chemicals and the release of irritating fumes.

NOTE: Examples of acceptable products may be found at www.gsa.gov/p2products.

1.03 SELECTION OF PAPER PRODUCTS (JUN 2012)

The Lessor shall select paper and paper products (e.g., restroom tissue and paper towels) with recycled content conforming to EPA’s CPG.

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1.04 LINENS

The Lessor shall be responsible for the cleaning of the linens used in the facility in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Appendix D (Linen and Laundry Management).

1.05 BED BUGS

Bed bug response treatments required within six (6) hours of notification. Frequency: As Necessary.

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