Power_Washing_Specs.pdf

Appendix 3

SECTION 1.0 – DESCRIPTION. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, tools, material, vehicles and fuel, supervision, and services necessary to perform power wash cleaning at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) as needed per Task Order (TO). The contractor shall submit specifications for the equipment and applicable SDS for chemicals that will be used. All chemicals used must be non-toxic to the environment. Pound-force per square inch (PSI) calibrated equipment used shall be calibrated in such a way as to not damage surfaces being cleaned. Power washing is to be accomplished in accordance with all federal, state, local laws and regulations, and commercial standards as defined in this document.

1.1. Exterior Cleaning:

1.1.1. Door Frames: All doorframes shall be cleaned in a manner that achieves a uniform and clean appearance without dirt, mildew, bugs, grime, pollutants, debris, or evidence of detergent residue after cleaning is accomplished.

1.1.2. Window Panes and Frames: All windowpanes and frames shall be cleaned in a manner that achieves a uniform and clean appearance without dirt, mildew, bugs, grime, pollutants, debris, or evidence of detergent residue after cleaning is accomplished.

1.1.3. Awnings: All awnings shall be cleaned in a manner that achieves a uniform and clean appearance without dirt, mildew, bugs, grime, pollutants, debris, or evidence of detergent residue after cleaning is accomplished.

1.1.4. Fixtures: All fixtures shall be cleaned in a manner to achieve a uniform and clean appearance without dirt, mildew, bugs, grime, pollutants, debris, or evidence of detergent residue after cleaning is accomplished. Fixtures include but are not limited to building numbers, plaques, emblems, plant boxes, and lighting fixtures.

1.1.5. Exterior Walls or Facades: All exterior walls shall be cleaned in a manner that achieves a uniform and clean appearance without dirt, mildew, bugs, grime, pollutants, debris, or evidence of detergent residue after cleaning is accomplished.

1.1.6. Over wash: Defined as the back splash of particulates, to include cleaning agents and surface residue, produced in the power washing process. The contractor shall protect, as much as possible, items around the effected cleaning area through various methods such as cordoning off the area and laying down tarps. The desire is to leave the area around the surface(s) cleaned undamaged with a neat, clean, and professional looking appearance. This would include vehicles, sidewalks, landscaping, etc.

1.2. Contractor Requirements:

1.2.1. Pre-work Assessment Inspection: Prior to any structure cleaning, the contractor will conduct a pre-work assessment. The contractor will identify surfaces that are at risk for damage if cleaned and will present cleaning strategy for each surface and the cost of cleaning. The pre-work assessment shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and facility representatives within five (5) days of the work scheduled to be done.