Appendix B-4 Tasks Theaters.pdf

Appendix B-4

Task and Frequencies

Theaters and Performance Spaces

TASKS AND FREQUENCIES –

THEATERS AND

PERFORMANCE SPACES

Note: “Theater” is inclusive of the actual theater pace, the lobby, adjacent hallways, and restrooms.

Note: The Contractor’s employees shall not enter the theaters to begin cleaning until at least fifteen (15) minutes have passed after the end of each performance to allow ushers to sweep the theater for lost articles. If the Contractor’s employees find lost articles in any of the theaters, these items shall be given to the Head Usher or Security immediately.

Note: The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining staffing appropriate for the workload imposed by the schedule of events and performances at the Kennedy

Center so that they can effectively respond to needs of the theaters and performance spaces as they arise. The Contractor shall be responsible for timely ensuring that the requirements of the theater and performance spaces are satisfied.

Note: All doors leading into the Concert Hall itself (including the Presidential Box) shall remain closed at all times.

Theaters & Performance Spaces Clean all surfaces – up to 8 feet Daily – unless otherwise specified below

Theaters & Performance Spaces Clean all surfaces – up to 16 feet

Monthly – unless otherwise specified below

Theaters & Performance Spaces Clean all surfaces – full height Semi-Annually – unless otherwise specified below

Theaters & Performance Spaces Spot Clean Pre-Performance – must be verified and completed 30 minutes before theater or performance space opens

Theaters & Performance Spaces Spot clean Pre-Intermission

Theaters & Performance Spaces Empty lounge trash containers Pre-Intermission

Theaters & Performance Spaces Vacuum, sweep, mop, clean, remove trash, remove gum

Immediately after each performance ends

Theaters & Performance Spaces Disinfect all seat armrests and the wooden portion of the back of seats.

When there is a matinee and evening performance on the same day.

Brass Surrounds on Costume Display Cases

Remove dirt and re-polish using real brass polish approved by the COR. A brass cleaning shield must be used in conjunction with this task so the polish does not get onto the surrounding walls.

As directed by the COR

Chandeliers (includes chandeliers outside/inside perimeter on all levels of the theaters and lounges (with the exception of the chandeliers in the ceiling of the Opera House and Concert Hall)

Remove and wash each glass panel and replace light bulbs (furnished by Kennedy Center)

Annually

Costume Display Cases Clean windows Weekly

Diffusers Damp wipe Weekly

Eisenhower Understage Area - (any area that is not linoleum flooring, including stairs on both North and South side leading up to the Orchestra pit)

Sweep and mop Weekly

Floor Finish Strip and reapply Annually

Lounges Spot clean Post-Intermission

Lounges Empty trash containers Post-Intermission

Lounges – Including Lounge Kitchen

Clean Immediately after each

Opera House Understage Area - (any area that is not linoleum flooring, including stairs on both North and South side leading up to the Orchestra pit)

Sweep and mop Weekly

Partitions , Wooden and Paneled Walls Throughout Theaters

Thoroughly clean and polish with appropriate product.

Submit for approval before use

Semi-Annually

Return Air Vents (on floor under seats)

Clean Semi-Annually

Seating Inspect for gum, stains, spills and clean as necessary. Report any tears or any apparent vandalism to COR

Immediately after each

Seating Shampoo all upholstery seating in theaters.

Signature Event – Kennedy Center Honors

Detail clean theater Yearly – prior to event – scheduled with COR’s approval

Signature Event – Kennedy Center Gala

Signature Event – Opera Gala Detail clean theater Yearly – prior to event –

Signature Event – NSO Ball Detail clean theater Yearly – prior to event –

Signature Event – Mark Twain Awards

Tables Wipe down Immediately after each

Tensa Barriers Dust Weekly

Trash Containers Empty and re-line Immediately after each

Walls – Full Height Vacuum and clean Semi-Annually

Wood Surfaces Clean Semi-Annually

Wood Surfaces of Seats Within Theaters

Clean. Submit cleaning product to COR for approval before use.