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This document outlines janitorial and site management services requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs Sarasota Outpatient Clinic located in Sarasota, Florida. The lessor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete janitorial services for the entire leased clinic space daily and weekly, including cleaning exam rooms, restrooms, waiting areas, and administrative offices; emptying trash; mopping and vacuuming floors; cleaning windows, mirrors and other surfaces; and stocking supplies. The lessor must also address pest control, landscaping, parking lot and sidewalk maintenance, exterior window washing, and preventative maintenance and repairs for the building and grounds on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual basis.

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Appendix B Janitorial and Site Management Services

CBOC, Sarasota, FL RLP No. 36C10F24R0007

1.1 GENERAL JANITORIAL SERVICES

The Lessor shall furnish all supplies, materials, machinery, appliances, supervision, and labor necessary to complete janitorial services for the entire leased clinic space. Services shall be provided in all interior and exterior areas of the leased premises to deliver a clean, safe, functional environment. The Lessor shall make a careful selection of cleaning products and equipment to ensure they are packaged ecologically, environmentally beneficial, and 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 Representative’s evaluation of results, not the frequency or method of performance.

1.2 MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES

A. Standards

The Lessor is responsible for maintaining the clinic in a condition that meets all housekeeping and sanitization requirements of this solicitation and the current standards of the Joint Commission (JC).

B. Work Schedule

Work will be accomplished at the times indicated. The work schedule shall be from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (or as requested by the LCO) Monday through Friday and 7:00 am to 3:30 pm on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays. The Lessor shall ensure that sufficient employees are available to prepare the clinic to see patients at 7:00 a.m., to clean up spills promptly, to keep the public and specimen collection toilet rooms clean, and to keep the toilet rooms stocked with sufficient paper products and soap. Mechanical equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, burnishers, scrubbing machines, etc., shall not be used during patient appointments.

C. Janitorial Staff and Supervision

Janitorial staff will have access throughout the building; therefore, none of the janitorial staff may have a police record for anything more severe than traffic or parking violations. A janitorial staff supervisor is onsite on duty when janitorial staff is in the building. Any person whose work or conduct is unacceptable to the Government shall be removed from the janitorial staff. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Janitorial company’s standard uniforms are acceptable if they identify the company and the individual’s occupation. Janitorial staff will be required to wear photo identification badges.

D. Safety and Special Procedures

The Lessor shall consider the clinical environment and ensure 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 human secretions, blood, etc., from both floors and walls. The Lessor will be notified of areas that need terminal cleaning. Terminal cleaning is defined as a complete wipe down of all sinks, walls, countertops, casework, exam tables, etc., with germicide and mopping of the floor with germicide. If the space has a privacy curtain, it must be replaced. These areas require gloves, gowns, masks, and shoe covers. The Lessor shall be responsible for ensuring staff are competent on common hazards requiring a terminal clean in a healthcare setting. The Lessor is responsible for providing competency to VA COR and demonstrated staff knowledge. The Lessor shall be responsible for collecting sharps containers and hazardous materials. See “ALL AREAS” below under “Daily Cleaning Requirements” for the method of handling sharps 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/or safety deficiencies. The Lessor shall take reasonable precautions to promote a safe environment within the lease premises.

E. Equipment and Materials

All equipment and materials used in the performance of this contract will be cleaned and stored correctly at the end of the workday. Cleaning carts and equipment will not be left unattended while patients are in the clinics. Food or drink shall be kept from cleaning carts or in housekeeping closets. The Lessor shall ensure all equipment, tools, and supplies meet necessary safety requirements and that janitorial staff has full working knowledge of their use. An EPA-registered germicide will clean all patient areas, floors, examination tables, and medical equipment. The Lessor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, machinery, and appliances necessary or appropriate in performing janitorial services.

The Lessor shall provide supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, toilet seat covers, and Medicated (or approved equivalent) hand soap. The Lessor shall provide plastic linings for all trash receptacles. Provide clear plastic lining for non-hazardous waste trash receptacles and red plastic linings for hazardous waste trash receptacles. Housekeeping aide closets are located throughout the clinic for storage of supplies and equipment. The Lessor shall keep at least two weeks’ stock of supplies on hand. All accumulated waste shall be removed and disposed of in the dumpsters. Hazardous waste and sharps containers shall be picked up, appropriately packaged for removal from the site, and stored in a designated negative pressure storage area.

Supplies to be used shall be approved by the Government. The basis of design for specifications of supplies is as follows:

1. Toilet tissue:

2. Paper towels:

3. Hand soap:

4. Trash receptacle:

5. Furniture polish: Spray type for use on wood and wood veneer

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

7. Air freshener cartridges in bathrooms: Johnson Wax Good Sense

8. Upholstery cleaners: Dry or foam type recommended for fabric upholstery.

9. Germicide: EPA-registered

10. Resilient floor tile cleaner and maintainer: As recommended by the manufacturer of resilient flooring.

11. Floor finish: High-speed floor finish as recommended by the manufacturer of resilient flooring.

12. Floor sealer: As recommended by the manufacturer of resilient flooring.

13. Floor stripper: As recommended by the manufacturer of resilient flooring.

14. Toilet seat covers: Paper, white

A copy of the MDS sheets for all products used shall be maintained at the clinic and available for review by the VA upon request. MDS sheets shall be maintained in each housekeeping closet and reviewed semiannually by the Lessor for accuracy. When new products are introduced, the MDS sheets shall be updated.

F. Selection of Cleaning Products

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

1. 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

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

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

G. Selection of Paper Products

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

H. Waste and Recycling

The Lessor shall have no responsibility for disposing of hazardous or pathological waste. The Lessor shall provide collection, disposal, and recycling for all other waste materials generated by the VA. Recycling of paper, plastic, aluminum, toner cartridges, and cardboard is required.

Locate waste and recycling containers near the loading dock/service area in accordance with security requirements. The Lessor shall provide and maintain an adequate quantity of trash container(s), including compacting equipment as required, based on the volume of waste and frequency of collection. Lessor to provide the necessary covered containers with daily or weekly collection and removal from the site for refuse, trash, and garbage. The Lessor shall provide the covered recycling containers and collect and remove recycled materials weekly.

1.3 TASKS AND ASSOCIATED FREQUENCIES

A. As Required/Requested Requirements

a. Terminal Cleaning

i. Any room where patients with suspected infectious diseases have been examined will be thoroughly cleaned with germicide (terminal cleaning).

Two-step method (clean twice) for all such cleaning.

b. Walk Off Mats

i. The lessor shall provide walk-off mats at all patient/visitor/employee entrances.

ii. Walk-off mats shall be professionally cleaned a minimum of twice yearly.

iii. Wall-off mats shall have the characteristics of heavy traffic in a healthcare facility.

iv. Orient mat to fit in location to provide the best coverage.

v. Color of mats to match building carpet/color scheme.

vi. Mats are to be kept clean and in good repair.

vii. Mat material/type to be 3M TM Carpet Matting 8850 or approved equal.

c. Umbrella Stands and Bags http://www.gsa.gov/products

i. The Lessor shall furnish and install umbrella bag stands at each patient and employee entrance.

ii. Lessor to stock umbrella bags as necessary.

iii. Bag type to be Uline H-2953 46” Bag Stand and S-17365 Large Bags or approved equal.

iv. Bag stands shall be reviewed daily to ensure an adequate stock.

d. Replace light bulbs as necessary.

e. Appropriately address non-scheduled janitorial tasks.

B. Daily Cleaning Requirements

a. Building Entrances

i. Pick up trash around entrances and vestibules.

ii. Empty trash receptacles.

b. Primary Care Area (prior to patient appointments each operational day)

i. All primary care areas shall be wet mopped using a germicide before seeing patients.

ii. Wipe down all exam tables with a clean cloth dampened with germicide.

iii. Clean and disinfect sinks and countertops.

iv. Clean and refill soap dispensers.

v. Clean and refill all paper towel dispensers.

vi. Review the level of the sharps container and replace it with a new insert sleeve as necessary.

vii. Clean mirrors.

viii. Wipe down all walls with protection with a clean cloth dampened with germicide.

c. Specialty Care Area (completed after patient appointments have concluded each operational day)

i. Treatment rooms shall be cleaned and disinfected after each patient procedure. (Coordinate with VA COR on patient appointment schedule for times when cleaning shall take place)

ii. All floors shall be wet mopped using a germicide.

iii. Wipe down all exam tables with a clean cloth dampened with germicide.

iv. Clean and disinfect sinks, countertops, equipment, etc.

v. Wipe down all walls with a cloth dampened with germicide.

vi. Clean and refill soap dispensers.

vii. Clean and refill all paper towel dispensers.

viii. Review the level of the sharps container and replace it with a new insert sleeve as necessary.

ix. Clean mirrors.

d. All Areas (complete throughout each operational day, without impacting employees, patients, and visitors)

i. Trash receptacles shall be emptied and cleaned, and liners changed.

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

iii. Medical Waste and Hazardous Waste shall be emptied and cleaned.

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

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

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

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

viii. Remove black scuff marks from corridor floors as necessary.

e. All Areas (complete after patient appointments have been concluded for each operational day. Electrical equipment shall only be used during this time.)

i. Complete other required janitorial services.

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

iii. All resilient tile floor areas shall be swept and wet-mopped with germicide.

iv. Vacuum and spot clean carpets.

v. Carpeted areas and mats shall be vacuumed.

vi. Remove black scuff marks from corridor floors as necessary.

vii. Spot clean walls and doors.

viii. Spot clean any carpet stains.

f. Direct Patient Care Areas: Radiology, dental, lab/phlebotomy, physical therapy, etc.

(complete after patient appointments have concluded for each operational day)

i. Sweep and wet mop with germicide.

ii. Wipe down all exam tables or patient chairs with a clean cloth dampened with germicide.

iii. Clean and disinfect sinks and countertops, including Reception areas.

iv. Clean and refill soap dispensers.

v. Clean and refill paper towel dispensers.

vi. Review the level of the sharps container and replace it with a new insert sleeve as necessary.

vii. Clean mirrors.

viii. Wipe down all walls with protection with a clean cloth dampened with germicide.

g. All Restrooms (completed during daily operational hours)

i. All restrooms shall be swept and wet mopped at least twice daily.

ii. All paper products and hand soap shall be replenished.

iii. Review feminine hygiene products and replenish them as necessary. A restock of feminine hygiene products will be provided by the VA through the

VA COR.

iv. All surfaces, including commodes, urinals, walls, mirrors, counters, and sinks, 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 disposed of after cleaning commodes 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 the exterior of commodes and urinals first, followed by cleaning of the interior.

h. Flu Stations (completed during daily operational hours)

i. Review product stock at flu stations (tissue, hand sanitizer, and/or face masks) and replenish as necessary. The VA will provide a restocking of such items through the VA COR.

i. Ceramic Tile Areas (other than restrooms) (complete after patient appointments have concluded on each operational day)0

i. Ceramic tile floors shall be swept and damp mopped. If dirt buildup occurs, ceramic tile floors shall be scrubbed when determined that the VA COR requires it.

j. Corridors, Waiting Areas, Administrative Areas, Behavioral Health (complete after patient appointments have concluded on each operational day)

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

ii. Carpeted areas shall be vacuumed.

k. Restricted Areas (Clean Supply/Medication Storage, Warehouse, OIT, Telephone Room, Police Station/Security, pharmacy, and any other area specified by the VA COR) (complete during operational day hours when VA department staff are present)

i. Trash receptacles shall be emptied, and liners changed.

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

iii. Areas with cushioned flooring shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

iv. Carpeted areas shall be vacuumed.

v. Restrooms shall be swept and wet mopped once daily, and all paper products and hand soap replenished.

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

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

l. GIP Storage (complete during operational day hours when VA staff are present)

i. Trash receptacles shall be emptied, and liners changed.

ii. Flooring shall be swept and wet mopped with a neutral cleaner.

iii. Daily documentation of housekeeping tasks in each GIP rooms shall be completed (cleaning log provided by VA Logistics Department via VA COR)

m. Conference Rooms (if unoccupied)

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

ii. Carpeted areas shall be vacuumed.

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

iv. Clean and disinfect all tabletop surfaces and chair arms with germicide.

v. Areas with cushioned flooring shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

n. Waiting Room Tables, Doors, Walls, and Trim

i. Dust tables, ledges, sills, moldings, and baseboards.

ii. Neatly arrange all reading materials

iii. Clean and disinfect all tabletop surfaces and chair arms with germicide.

o. Mirrors and Glass Cleaning

i. Clean all mirrors and glass at entrances (fingerprints, smudges, etc.)

p. Housekeeping Aide Closet

i. Clean sinks, floor, and shelves.

q. Isolation Rooms (rooms with positive and/or negative pressure relationships to adjacent space)

i. Any room where patients with suspected infectious diseases have been examined will be thoroughly cleaned with germicide (terminal cleaning).

Two-step method (clean twice) for all Isolation Rooms.

r. Water Coolers

i. Clean water coolers.

ii. Housing shall be wiped down. Particular attention shall be given to the top surface and spout to prevent lime build-up, bacterial growth, etc.

C. Weekly Cleaning Requirements

a. Furniture (complete after patient appointments have been concluded on an operational day)

i. Clean as necessary, but not less than weekly.

ii. Vacuum upholstered furniture.

b. All Restrooms (complete during operational hours if the closure of the restroom does not exceed a half hour. If these weekly tasks cannot be completed within that timeframe, along with the daily restroom cleaning tasks, complete this task after patient appointments have concluded for the day)

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

ii. Clean ceramic tile walls and wipe down with germicide.

iii. Spot wash painted walls as necessary.

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

c. Doors, Walls, Trim, Sills, and Ledges

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

d. Mechanical/Electrical/MEP Equipment Rooms

i. The area shall be swept and wet-mopped with a neutral cleaner.

ii. Collect, remove, and dispose of refuse, trash, and garbage from the space.

e. OIT Data Closets (complete during operational hours of the day when VA staff are present to provide escort)

i. Areas shall be swept and wet-mopped with a neutral cleaner.

ii. Collect, remove, and dispose of refuse, trash, and garbage.

f. Glass Cleaning (complete throughout the operational day, without impacting employees, patients, and visitors)

i. Clean the interior and exterior of door and entrance glass in waiting areas, exam rooms, offices, specialty areas, and treatment/isolation rooms.

g. Floor Maintenance of Resilient Tile Areas (complete after patient appointments for the operational day. When completing these tasks, maintain access for building occupants for fire egress. For areas within VA restricted access areas, coordinate work with VA COR)

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

D. Monthly Cleaning Requirements

a. Furniture (complete after patient appointments have concluded on an operational day)

i. Polish all furniture as necessary, but at least monthly.

b. Air Conditioning Grilles and Registers (complete after patient appointments have concluded on an operational day)

i. Vacuum all grilles and registers.

ii. Clean baseboard grilles and all air diffusers.

c. Waiting Areas, Exam Rooms, Offices, Specialty Areas, Isolation/Treatment Rooms (complete after patient appointments have concluded on an operational day)

i. Wash waste receptacles with germicide.

d. Floor Maintenance of Storage Areas

i. Sweep storage areas.

E. Quarterly Cleaning Requirements

a. Building Interior (complete after patient appointments have concluded on an operational day)

i. Dust window coverings and blinds.

ii. Dust handrails and handrail brackets.

iii. Light fixtures checked and cleaned.

iv. Clean elevator tracks.

F. Semi-Annual Cleaning Requirements

a. Furniture (complete after patient appointments have concluded on an operational day)

i. Shampoo upholstered furniture during January and July

b. Floor Maintenance of Resilient Tile Areas (complete after patient appointments have concluded on an operational day. When completing this task, maintain access for building occupant life safety egress. For flooring within an area deemed ‘restricted’, coordinate time with VA COR to complete the task.)

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

c. Floor Maintenance of Carpet Areas (complete after patient appointments have concluded on an operational day. When completing this task, maintain access for building occupant life safety egress. For flooring within an area deemed ‘restricted’, coordinate time with VA COR to complete the task.)

Carpets shall be professionally steam cleaned, and soil-resistant treatment will be applied during January and July.

i. If cleaning cannot remove soiled/stained marks, the Lessor shall replace the carpeting in kind.

d. Glass

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

G. Annually

a. Lessor shall ensure that staff entry into their position and then annually thereafter, that VA training course 10203 Privacy and HIPPA training be completed and passed.

b. The VA COR will provide course training materials.

c. Completed staff training documentation to be submitted to VA COR.

H. Every Three Years

a. Lessor shall ensure that staff who are assigned biohazard tasks associated with handling, collecting, packing, and signing the associated manifest complete and pass the required tests to perform such work.

b. VA COR will provide training materials.

c. Tests shall be completed upon staff entry to such position and then every three years thereafter.

d. Completion certificates shall be posted in the biohazard accumulation room.

I. Pest Control

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

b. Provide quarterly interior and exterior extermination of insects and rodents. The Lessor shall provide additional service at the request of the VA if any signs of re-infestation appear.

i. For interior extermination of insects and rodents upon any sign of infestation, the Lessor shall provide documentation to the VA COR on how the space was treated and what was found. Lessor to provide terminal cleaning, as deemed necessary, post-treatment.

c. Lessor shall provide necessary treatments when notified by VA COR of bed bug exposure in the facility. Lessor to provide terminal cleaning, as deemed necessary, post-treatment.

2.1 BUILDING MAINTENANCE BY LESSOR

The Lessor is responsible for total maintenance of the leased premises. The Lessor must have a building superintendent or a local, designated representative available to promptly correct deficiencies or attempt to correct deficiencies upon written notice of such condition from the VA.

The Lessor’s superintendent or designated representative shall correct or attempt to correct deficiencies within the timeframes specified in the Operating and Maintenance plan and agreed to by the Government. If no substantial attempt has been made to correct the deficiencies within the specified time, action will be taken by the VA to correct such deficiencies, and the cost of repairs will be deducted from the next month’s rental payment.

The Lessor shall provide the labor, material, and supervision to adequately maintain the structure, the roof, the exterior walls, windows, doors, and any other necessary building appurtenances to provide watertight integrity, structural soundness, and acceptable appearance.

The Lessor’s maintenance responsibility includes initial supplies of all items, materials, and equipment necessary for such maintenance. All maintenance work will be done in accordance with applicable local Building Codes and ordinances, and inspection certificates will be displayed as appropriate.

Maintenance by Lessor includes, but is not limited to, interior and exterior care of the building and the site; all sidewalks, parking areas, driveways, private access roads, lawns, shrubbery, utilities, and building service equipment including all repairs and replacements. All equipment and systems shall be maintained to provide reliable service without unusual interruption, disturbing noises, exposure to fire or safety hazards, or unusual emissions of dirt.

Lessor shall maintain the Essential Electrical System as required by NFPA and Joint Commission, including but not limited to weekly, monthly, annual, and triennial tests and activities.

2.2 FREQUENCY OF MAINTENANCE

A. As Required/Requested Requirements

a. Lessor responsible for replacement of worn floor or wall coverings (this includes the moving and returning of furnishings and equipment), unless caused by negligence on the part of the VA.

b. Water the grass and plantings as necessary to maintain their health and attractive appearance.

c. Fertilize all plants and trees with the type of fertilizer the manufacturer recommends.

d. Dead plantings or lawns shall be replaced with the like kind immediately. Partially dead plantings may be trimmed if, after trimming, a good appearance is maintained.

e. Rake and remove leaves to ensure a good appearance of the site.

f. Clean HVAC units inside and out upon signs of mildew or bacterial growth.

g. Pans in HVAC units shall be treated as required to prevent mildew or bacterial growth.

h. All building equipment shall follow manufacturer recommendations for preventative maintenance.

i. Lessor shall provide VA COR owner-level access to the work order system platform to review/monitor the status of preventative maintenance, inspections, work orders, etc.

j. Lessor is responsible for the privacy curtains. The Lessor shall replace the privacy curtains if they are visibly soiled when performing terminal cleans in a space with such curtains or as determined by the VA COR. Curtains shall be replaced with clean curtains.

B. Weekly

a. Mow and edge lawns weekly during the growth season.

C. Monthly

a. Remove weeds from around the building, parking areas, all landscaped areas

(including lawn), and fence borders (both sides of the fence).

b. Mow and edge lawns at least once a month during the dormant season.

c. Trim and prune shrubbery and trees to maintain an attractive appearance.

Shrubbery shall not be allowed to grow up and cover windows.

d. Lessor to provide VA COR monthly reports on the number of recyclables and Lessor-generated hazardous waste.

D. Quarterly

a. Trim/maintain onsite landscaping as required; complete during 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.

b. Lessor shall provide the VA COR a certified report every quarter from an independent

3rd party test and balance company identifying the airflow in CFM, the air changes per hour (ACH), and pressure differential for all rooms identified as having positive or negative pressure relationships to the adjacent space (isolation room, procedural rooms, etc.) At a minimum, the report will include the room number, minimum CFM required, minimum ACH required, minimum pressure differential required, actual CFM, actual ACH, actual pressure differential, and the date that the testing occurred.

The first certified report for all room types is due within 45 days of building acceptance.

i. If the report indicates a change in the original room design, the Lessor shall immediately notify VA COR and provide a corrective action plan.

E. Semiannually

a. Replace all filters in the HVAC system. Replace on a more frequent basis if required by the manufacturer’s recommendations.

b. Remove all washable patient privacy curtains and replace them with clean curtains.

F. Three Times Per Year

a. Fertilize all lawn areas. Fertilize application prior to the start of the growth season shall contain week killers per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

G. Annually

a. Clean the interior of all double-wall HVAC units and drain pans.

b. Re-mulch all planting beds.

2.2 EXTERIOR CLEANING

A. Lessor’s Responsibilities

The Lessor shall maintain the leased premises to provide a clean, neat, and attractive appearance by performing the below-mentioned functions.

a. Daily

i. Building entrances and gazabos. Pick up trash, litter, and debris.

b. Three Times Weekly

i. Sweep landings, steps, and sidewalks.

ii. Police all sidewalks, parking areas, green areas, planting beds, driveways, lawns, shrubbery, outside loading dock areas, platforms, etc., to maintain a neat, attractive appearance. This shall include, but not be limited to, removing debris, litter, trash, limbs, etc. (From both sides of fences, if applicable)

c. Monthly (completed after the building has closed, allowing for parked cars to be at a minimum)

i. Parking lot sweeping.

d. Quarterly

i. Clean bugs from the interior and exterior of light lenses.

j. Clean balconies, ledges, courts, areaways, gutters, and flat roofs.

k. Clean mildew from the exterior of the building, sidewalks, and roof areas, etc.

l. Trim/maintain onsite landscaping (complete during the hours of 7:00 am –

5:00 pm)

e. Semiannually

i. Wash outside all exterior windows, glass located over and in exterior and vestibule doors, and all exterior plate glass around entrances, lobbies, vestibules, and skylights.

ii. Drainage System: (complete during the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Off tour work is also permitted to complete these tasks.)

1. Inspect and clean all onsite catch basins and storm drain inlets of trash, leaves, and other deleterious materials.

2. Detention/retention and silting basins shall be inspected and cleaned of weeds and overgrowth to ensure proper drainage is maintained.

3. Basin bottoms should be scarified to maintain the integrity of the drainage design.

f. Annually

i. Clean exterior of building. Remove all spider webs, wasp nests, stains, etc.

g. Every Three Years (must be completed during nonoperational hours)

i. Curb painting

ii. Parking lot line striping

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