Whittakercustodialservices.pdf

GS-06P-16-GXD-7001

GSA Heartland Region

SOLICITATION NUMBER: GS-06P-16-GX-D-7001

SERVICE: CUSTODIAL AND RELATED SERVICES

LOCATION(S): CHARLES EVANS WHITTAKER U.S. COURTHOUSE

400 E. 9TH STREET

KANSAS CITY, MO

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 – AUGUST 31, 2017

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: APRIL 27, 2016

OFFER RECEIPT DATE/TIME: JUNE 2, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. CST

NOTICE CONCERNING SOLICITATION

THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS ISSUED AS A TOTAL SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

NAICS CODE: 561720

SBA SIZE STANDARD: $18 Million

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’S MISSION

GSA's mission is to use expertise to provide innovative solutions for our customers in support of their missions and by so doing foster an effective, sustainable, and transparent government for the American people.

PERFORMANCE BASED SPECIFICATION

This is a performance-based solicitation. The Government’s requirements are expressed in the form of the minimum quality standard to be met. The Contractor is to determine the optimal work schedule, resource allocations and performance methods. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you review the complete solicitation so that you are aware of all the terms and conditions.

SHALL vs. MUST Throughout this solicitation, the terms “shall” and “must” are used. “Shall” and “must” denote the imperative.

They indicate an obligation to act. In this solicitation, and any resulting contract, “shall” and “must” have the same meaning.

SITE VISIT

Tours will be given on May 9 and May 11, 2016 at 1:00P.M CST at the Charles Evan Whittaker U.S. Courthouse, 400 E. 9th Street, Kanas City, MO. Offerors must contact Mr. Gerry Wilson (816) 512-5185 or (816) 564-6001 in advance to confirm your attendance at one of the scheduled tours. The Offerors shall determine any conditions that affect the work and make a thorough site investigation before submitting an offer. Submittal of an offer shall be evidence the offeror has complied with all of the foregoing. No allowances will be made for failure to avail oneself of such information. See Section L.

NOTES TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS:

Proposals are due at the General Services Administration, Two Pershing Square, Attn: Christy Pearce (6P1QC), 2300 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 not later than June 2, 2016 at 2:00 PM (Central Standard Time). Be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure your proposal is received in GSA on time. All bidders may be subject to waiting when entering Two Pershing Square, 2300 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. If you hand carry your proposal package, Security at the front desk will NOT hand carry your package to the GSA’s Office. All bids, modifications and withdrawals are subject to FAR 52.214-7 and 52.215-10.

ACQUISITION BUDGET

The annual budgeted amount for this acquisition has been established at $585,043.23/yr - $619,457.54/yr.*

Interested vendors: The budgeted amount provided is for your informational purposes only. Offerors are not precluded from submitting a price that is higher than the budgeted range provided by the government. Offerors are to submit a price that commensurate with the requirements of the contract, which can be higher or lower than the budget range provided by the government. The budget range is being provided in an effort to assist you in formulating solutions that meet our requirements and our budget only.

*The budgeted amount includes only what is described in the solicitation as “standard services,” which will be included in your proposed monthly price. All “above standard services” or “additional service CLINs” are not included in the government-developed budget range.

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

RFQ IFB RFP

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8 (A)

EDWOSB

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

EQ6P1SN-16-5021

N/A GS-06P-16-GXD-7001

Christy Pearce 816-823-2243

6P1QC 100

Charles Evan Whittaker U.S. Courthouse 400 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO

6P1QC

Services Acquisition Branch Two Pershing Square, 2300 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64108

GSA

PBS Payment Branch P.O. Box 17181 Ft. Worth, TX 76102-0181

Services Section B, Schedule of Services 12 MO

2016.192X.06.PG61.P0625101.K08.PGA11.K08.MO0050ZZ

Christy Pearce

561720

18 Million

09/01/2016 04/27/2016

06/02/2016

2:00 PM CST

MO0050ZZ

GSA

Services Acquisition Branch Two Pershing Square 2300 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

BCFA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 STANDARD FORM 1449 01

B. SERVICES, ORDERING AND PRICES

B.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 05

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 05

B.3 INFORMATION FOR PRICE ADJUSTMENTS 10

B.4 MAXIMUM ORDER VALUE 11

B.5 COST CLASSIFICATION 12

C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DEFINITIONS 13

C.2 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE 15

C.3 GREEN CLEANING 16

C.4 SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING 16

C.5 STANDARD SERVICES 18

C.6 ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES 23

C.7 SERVICES CALLS 24

C.8 COMMUNICATION PLAN 24

C.9 PROTECTION AND DAMAGE 24

C.10 SOLID WASTE/TRASH/RECYCLING MANAGEMENT 25

C.11ENVIRONMENTAL-REPORTING 27

C.12 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN 28

C.13 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP) 32

C.14 CLEANING SCHEDULES 33

C.15 COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS 33

C.16 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS 34

C.17 SUBMITTALS CHART (CONTRACTOR DELIVERABLES) 37

C.18 ADDITION/DELETION OF SPACE 38

D. PACKAGING & MARKING

D.1 PAYMENT POSTAGE AND FEES 40

D.2 MARKING 40

E. INPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.246-4, INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE 41

F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 42

F.2 TERM OF CONTRACT 42

F.3 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 42

F.4 FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION 42

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION 43

G.2 PARTNERING FOR QUALITY 43

G.3 SAM REGISTRATION 43

G.4 PAYMENT 44

G.5 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS 45

G.6 SUSPENSION OF WORK 45

G.7 OPTION 46

G.8 LIABILITY 46

G.9 SUBCONTRACTING 46

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G.10 PERFORMANCE 47

G.11 CONTRACT CLOSE-OUT INSPECTION 47

G.12 RELEASE OF CLAIMS 49

G.13 DELIVERY ORDERS 49

G.14 NOTICE TO PROCEED 49

H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENT

H.1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES 50

H.2 STRIKE CONTINGENCY PLAN (SCP) 51

H.3 OCCUPANCY EMERGENCY PLAN (OEP) 52

H.4 CONTRACTOR PANDEMIC PLAN 52

H.5 CONSERVATION 52

H.6 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (APP) 52

H.7 PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT (NOT IDENTIFIED ELSEWERE IN THE SPECIFICATION) 53

H.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION PROCEDURES

(NON-CLASSIFIED CONTRACT) 54

H.9 IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL 58

H.10 ESCORT REQUIREMENTS 58

H.11 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 59

H.12 REMOVAL FROM CONTRACT WORK 59

H.13 SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU) BUILDING INFORMATION 60

H.14 RECORDING PRESENCE 61

H.15 GOVERNMENT FORMS 61

H.16 OTHER CONTRACTORS 61

H.17 ORDINANCES, TAXES, PERMITS AND LICENSES 61

H.18 DISCREPANCY IN THE SPECIFICATIONS 61

H.19 SAFEGUARDING SENSITIVE DATA AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES 61

I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS 63

I.2 FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS 67

I.3 GSAM 552.212-71, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE

TO GSA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS 70

I.4. GSAM 552.217-71, NOTICE REGARDING OPTIONS 71

I.5. GSAM 552.232-72, FINAL PAYMENT UNDER BUILDING SERVICES CONTRACTS 71

I.6 FAR 52.222-99, ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM WAGE FOR CONTRACTOR 71

(DEVIATION)

I.7 FAR 52.203-98, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS—REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION 2015-02) 72

I.8. FAR 52.203-99, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION 2015-02) 73

I.9. GSAM 552.209-70, REPRESENTATION BY ENTITIES REGARDING INCORPORATION OR

CHARTER IN BERMUDA OR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS — FISCAL YEAR 2015 APPROPRIATIONS,

DIVISION E AGENCIES (MONTH 2015) 73

I.10 GSAM 552.212-72, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO GSA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL

ITEMS 74

I.11 FAR 52.216-18, ORDERING 75

I.12 FAR 52.216-19, ORDER LIMITATIONS 75

I.13 FAR 52.216-21, REQUIREMENTS 75

I.14 PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACING 76

I.15 FAR 52.217-9, OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT 76

I.16 FAR 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 76

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I.17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM 78

I.18 FAR 52.223-11, OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES 78

I.19 FAR 52.223-9, ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-

DESIGNATED ITEMS 79

I.20 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 79

I.21 GSAM 552.228-5, GOVERNMENT AS ADDITIONAL INSURED 79

I.22 FAR 52.222-99, ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM WAGE FOR CONTRACTOR (JUL2014)

(DEVIATION) 79

I.23 FAR 52.209-11, REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW 80

I.24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT’S OBLIGATION 80

I.25 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES 82

I.26 WAGE DETERMINATION 83

J. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (LIST OF DOCUMENTS/EXHIBIT AND OTHER ATTACHEMENTS)

Exhibit 1: Building Information Sheet 95 Exhibit 2: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) 98 Exhibit 3: Surveillance Forms 115 Exhibit 4: Green Purchasing Guidance and Reporting 119 Exhibit 5: Green Purchase Reports 120 Exhibit 6: Solid Waste/ Trash Report 121 Exhibit 7: Key Sustainable Products (KSP) Standards and Recommended Submittals 123 Exhibit 8: GSA Mandatory *KSP’S and Environmentally Sustainable Products 124

K. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS/OFFERORS

K.1 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS 126

K.2 FAR 52.214-16, MINIMUM BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD 126

K.3 FAR 52.209-5, CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 126

K.4 FAR 52.209-7, INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 128

K.5 FAR 52.222-22, PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS 128

K.6 FAR 52.222-25, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE 129

K.7 FAR 52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE 129

K.8 FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - CI 129

K.9 FAR 52.219-1, SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS 138

K.10 CERTIFICATION OF REQUIRED INSURANCE 141

L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

L.1 FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS 142

L.2 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS 144

L.3 FAR 52.237-1, SITE VISIT 145

L.4 INSPECTION OF THE FACILITY (SITE VISIT) 145

L.5 FAR 52.216-1, TYPE OF CONTRACT 145

L.6 FAR 52.233-2, SERVICE OF PROTEST 146

L.7 NOTICE TO JOINT VENTURES 146

M. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS 147

M.2 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL 147

M.3 PRICE EVALUATION 150

M.4 FAR 52.217-5, EVALUATION OF OPTIONS 151

M.5 WRITTEN NOTICE OF AWARD 151

M.6 IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY 151

M.7 SPECIAL STANDARD(S) OF RESPONSIBILITY 151

M.8 EXPERIENCE REFERENCE 153

M.9 PAST PERFORMANCE SURVEY 154

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M.10 SITE INSPECTION VERIFICATION LIST 156

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SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to provide custodial and related services as described herein. The Contractor shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and assure effective performance of all services. The contractor will provide janitorial and related services in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation at the Charles Evan Whittaker U.S. Courthouse, 400 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO effective September 1, 2016.

This is a performance-based solicitation. These performance-based specifications express the Government’s requirement in the form of the minimum quality standards to be met. Offerors must determine the optional work schedule, frequency, and resource allocation and performance methods. Carefully review the complete solicitation so that you are aware of all the terms and conditions. The terms janitorial and custodial are interchangeable within this contract. The Government may, at any time, add other building(s), equipment, or work to this contract. All changes are negotiated.

BID/OFFER FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Quote a price per man-hour for providing additional services when ordered that are in addition to the services specified herein for the basic services. Orders for additional service may be place orally when the amount of the order totals $2,500 or less or in the event of an emergency. All orders that exceed $2,500 must be placed or confirmed by issuance of a GSA Form 300, Order for Supplies or Services. The GSA Form 300 will describe the service to be provided and will establish, excluding emergencies (using government standards), the maximum number of hours for which the contractor will be compensated. Orders of $2,500 or less may be processed using the government Credit Card.

This additional services provision is intended to be used to satisfy the Government’s short-term nonrecurring needs for service. Should a continuing need for additional service arise a contract modification will be negotiated pursuant to the “Contract Terms and Conditions” clause contained in the Section I.

The supervisor or alternate shall be available with support staff to provide emergency response after normal working hours.

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – BASE YEAR - 9/01/2016 – 8/31/2017

Quote a per month to provide the janitorial and related services described herein:

CLIN UNIT ITEM DESCRIPTION #UNITS UNIT PRICE/UNIT

0001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described herein: 12 MO $

BID/OFFER FOR ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES – BASE YEAR - 9/01/2016 – 8/31/2017

0002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services for productive. 1 HR $

0003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional overtime services for productive. 1 HR $

0004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services for supervisor. 1 HR $

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0005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional overtime services for supervisor. 1 HR $

WINDOW WASHING

0006 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $

0007 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $

0008 Venetian Blind Washing per manufacturer’s recommendation – includes removal and re-hanging 1 BLIND $

CARPET SHAMPOOING (Minimum of 500 sq. ft)

0009 Dry Method 1 SF $

0010 Bonneting 1 SF $

0011 Extraction 1 SF $

STRIP REFINISH FLOORS

0012 Strip Refinish Floors 1 SF $

Stripping and refinishing floor care and shampooing carpet floors must be performed after normal hours of occupying agencies.

TRASH PICKUP – Exterior

0013 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups 1 JOB $

PARKING LOT SWEEP AND SAND REMOVAL

0014 Parking Lot Sweep and Sand Removal 1 JOB $

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – OPTION I - 9/01/2017 – 8/31/2018

1001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial

BID/OFFER FOR ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES – OPTION I – 9/01/2017 – 8/31/2018

1002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services

1003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional overtime services for productive. 1 HR $

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1004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services for supervisor. 1 HR $

1005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

1006 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $

1007 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $

1008 Venetian Blind Washing per manufacturer’s

1009 Dry Method 1 SF $

1010 Bonneting 1 SF $

1011 Extraction 1 SF $

1012 Strip Refinish Floors 1 SF $

Stripping and refinishing floor care and shampooing carpet floors must be performed after normal hours of occupying agencies.

TRASH PICKUP – Exterior

1030 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups 1 JOB $

1031 Parking Lot Sweep and Sand Removal 1 JOB $

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – OPTION II – 9/01/2018 – 8/31/2019

2001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial

BID/OFFER FOR ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES – OPTION II – 9/01/2018 – 8/31/2019

2002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services

2003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

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2004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services for supervisor. 1 HR $

2005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

2006 Window Washing (Interior) 1 JOB $

2007 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 JOB $

2008 Venetian Blind Washing per manufacturer’s

2009 Dry Method 1 SF $

2010 Bonneting 1 SF $

2011 Extraction 1 SF $

2012 Strip Refinish Floors 1 SF $

Stripping and refinishing floor care and shampooing carpet floors must be performed after normal hours of occupying agencies.

TRASH PICKUP – Exterior

2013 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups 1 JOB $

2014 Parking Lot Sweep and Sand Removal 1 JOB $

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – OPTION III – 9/01/2019 – 8/31/2019

3001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial

BID/OFFER FOR ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES – OPTION III – 9/01/2019 – 8/31/2020

3002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services

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3003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

3004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services for supervisor. 1 HR $

3005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

3006 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $

3007 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $

3008 Venetian Blind Washing per manufacturer’s

3009 Dry Method 1 SF $

3010 Bonneting 1 SF $

3011 Extraction 1 SF $

3012 Strip Refinish Floors 1 SF $

Stripping and refinishing floor care and shampooing carpet floors must be performed after normal hours of occupying agencies.

TRASH PICKUP – Exterior

3013 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups 1 JOB $

3014 Parking Lot Sweep and Sand Removal 1 JOB $

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – OPTION IV – 9/01/2020- 8/31/2021

4001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial

BID/OFFER FOR ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES – OPTION IV – 9/01/2020- 8/31/2021

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4002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services

4003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional overtime services for productive. 1 HR $

4004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services for supervisor. 1 HR $

4005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

4006 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $

4007 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $

4008 Venetian Blind Washing per manufacturer’s

4009 Dry Method 1 SF $

4010 Bonneting 1 SF $

4011 Extraction 1 SF $

4012 Strip Refinish Floors 1 SF $

Stripping and refinishing floor care and shampooing carpet floors must be performed after normal hours of occupying agencies.

TRASH PICKUP – Exterior

4013 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups 1 JOB $

PARKING LOT SWEEP AND SAND REMOVAL

4014 Parking Lot Sweep and Sand Removal 1 JOB $

B.3 INFORMATION FOR PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

You are required to submit the following data. This information will be used in computing price adjustments for options under 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act – Price Adjustment.

(Please note that clause 52.222-43 only applies to non-supervisory categories of employees). When computing your bid, what were the rates used for payroll taxes for:

1. Social Security Rate (FICA) %

2. Unemployment Rate (SUTA) %

3. Workmen’s Compensation %

4. Other (please identify) %

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NOTE: In your base bid/offer, do not include any allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustments contained in Clause 52.222-43 – Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contract) (May 2014). An updated Department of Labor Wage Determination will be incorporated into the contract annually at the anniversary of the performance start date.

Offerors shall price the option requirement for the four (4) additional twelve month periods by assuming the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits established by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U. S.

Department of Labor, for the initial twelve month period of performance will apply to the four (4) additional twelve month option periods. The minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to the initial twelve month period of performance are outlined in Section I, Wage Determination Number 2005-2307 Revision 18, dated December 29, 2015. You must quote a price for the initial 12 month period as well as all option period in order to be considered for award. A single award will be made. Therefore, Offerors must submit a price on all line items to be considered for award.

B.4 MAXIMUM ORDER VALUE

The maximum order value (total for the base and all option periods through August 31, 2021) of any contract award as a result of this solicitation is approximately 3.1 million.

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B.5 COST CLASSIFICATION

Offerors are required to list cost elements of their monthly price proposal for janitorial and related services as indicated below and defined in this contract’s specifications. Costs listed below are elements of the “standard services” or monthly price only. This is not to be considered as an alternative proposal.

The following costs are required for the Government evaluation purposes only.

Cost Element Base Year Option I Option II Option III Option IV Labor Hours (Count)

Regular Overtime

Supervisor(s) Labor Cost ($)

Regular Overtime

Supervisor(s) Supply Cost Equipment Cost Uniform Cost Subcontracts/Other

Window Washing Blind Washing

Carpet Shampoo Strip & Refinish

Trash Removal Pest Management

G&A Profit

Total

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C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DEFINITIONS

C.1.0 General Program The work specified in this specification shall be in accordance with all Federal, State, county and city laws, codes, and ordinances and shall follow the more stringent of them. In addition to compliance with these laws, the Contractor shall follow all applicable standard industry practices including, but not limited to, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and NIBS.

C.1.0.0 Above Standard Services Above Standard Services are services not covered in the monthly price of the contract. Contractor prices include all applicable labor, materials, supplies, training/certifications, equipment (except as otherwise provided), supervision, and management.

C.1.0.1 Acceptance The term constitutes acknowledgment that the supplies or services required in the contact conform to applicable contract quality and quantity requirements.

C.1.0.2 Approval ‘Approval’ means the Government has reviewed the submittals, deliverables, or administrative documents [e.g., insurance certificates, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), etc.], and has determined that the documents conform to contract requirements. Government approval shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

C.1.0.3 Building A reference to ‘facility’ and ‘site’ is interchangeable with ‘building.’ A man-made structure or edifice which services are performed within or on the exterior of the formation and is intended to support or shelter any use or continuous occupancy.

C.1.0.4 Cleanable Square Feet This is calculated by taking the Gross Square Feet minus walls (approx.1.5% of gross square feet) minus non-cleanable areas such as electrical closets, closets, mechanical rooms, storage rooms, raised floor computer rooms, etc.

C.1.0.5 Contracting Officer (CO) The CO has the responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take action on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules. However, the CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to authorized Government representatives.

C.1.0.6 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) The COR shall be appointed by letter from the CO. The CO uses CORs are the primary Government representatives for the administration of the contract. CORs shall have proper training and experience in inspecting contracts, but do not have the authority to modify the contract.

C.1.0.7 Contractor Reference to ‘Contractor’ throughout the SOW even for those references to subcontracted type tasks shall mean the responsibility of the contract service provider.

C.1.0.8 Custodial A reference to ‘custodial’ is interchangeable with ‘janitorial’. Custodial and related services can include cleaning, window washing, trash removal, recycling, snow and ice removal, landscaping, and maintaining a building or area.

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C.1.0.9 Environmentally Sustainable These are products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, product, chemicals, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Refer to Section C.17. ‘Federal Requirements’ for a list of environmentally sustainable attributes and certifying entities.

C.1.0.10 Federal Holidays Federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When Federal Holidays fall on weekends, a weekday is typically designated as the holiday.

C.1.0.11 Federally Equipped Food Service This is a facility in Federal Government space where the Government procures and maintains the inventory of food service storage, preparation, cooking and hot and cold holding equipment.

C.1.0.12 Guiding Principles for Sustainable Existing Buildings A practice of using processes that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle. The goal is to minimize and offset consumption of energy, water, and other resources and to eliminate all waste and pollution from building operations and activities. The result is to reduce the environmental impact of the Federal Government, which will expand and complement the building design economy, utility, durability, and comfort. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability

The common objective is to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:

-Improving energy efficiency and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

-Reducing water consumption intensity.

-Acquiring green products and services.

-Implementing pollution prevention measures, including reduction or elimination of the use of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials.

-Implementing cost-effective waste prevention and recycling programs.

-Increasing diversion of solid/trash waste.

C.1.0.13 GSA Green Purchasing Program (GPP) The GPP which includes the Green Purchasing Plan specifies requirements to promote the purchase of environmentally sustainable products and services.

C.1.0.14 Green Cleaning Green Cleaning is a planned and organized approach to cleaning specifically designed to protect building occupants’ and workers’ health, while at the same time reducing environmental impacts.

C.1.0.15 Key Sustainable Product (KSP) Standards KSP are those categories of products that the Government’s Contractor uses most frequently in the delivery of custodial and facilities related services. The KSP standards are the minimal attributes that the KSPs shall meet. Use of the KSP’s in this contract are mandatory.

C.1.0.16 LEED-EB

The rating system encourages owners and operators of existing buildings to implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impacts of their buildings, while addressing the major aspects of ongoing building operations.

C.1.0.17 Modification Modification is a bilateral or unilateral change in the terms of a contract.

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C.1.0.18 Ordering Official Ordering Officials are appointed by letter from the CO. Ordering Officials shall be the Government’s representative for the ordering of supplies and services.

C.1.0.19 Performance Based Service Contracting This is a procurement strategy that seeks to issue technical requirements that set forth outcomes for performance instead of specific requirements on how to perform the service. This strategy shifts the risk of performance to the Contractor by allowing the Contractor to design the methods of achieving desired results as defined by the performance quality standards established by the Government.

C.1.0.20 Product Preference Products that are identified as environmentally sustainable shall be selected over those which do not carry such designations. The following factors to consider when selecting products include: environmental performance, cost performance, bio-based, recycled content, biodegradability, technical performance, and availability.

C.1.0.21 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) The QASP is the Government’s surveillance method for monitoring and evaluating the Contractor's performance under a Performance Based Statement of Work (PBSOW).

C.1.0.22 Quality Control Program (QCP) The Quality Control Program is a system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. Preparation of this document is the responsibility of the Contractor.

C.1.0.23 Sanitize This is the process of removing dirt and certain bacteria so that the number of germs is reduced to a level that the spread of disease is unlikely.

C.1.0.24 Service Calls Service calls are considered standard service requirements, such as non recurring requests for rearranging of furniture in a conference room, special events support, spills, replenishing restroom supplies, etc.

C.1.0.25 Standard Services A standard service is defined as all services that are included in the monthly price or are defined in the contract document. Prices are to include all applicable labor, materials, supplies, training/certifications, equipment (except as otherwise provided), supervision, and management.

C.1.0.26 Stewardship This is the responsibility for managing, conducting or supervising the quality, state or condition of a commercial or institutional building.

C.2 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE

This contract is for custodial and related services with a Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) for Janitorial and Related Services for the Charles Evans Whittaker US Federal Courthouse, 400 East 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. As a performance-based contract, the requirements are stated in terms of desired results with associated quality standards. The contract consists of two major functional areas: standard services and above standard services.

Custodial and related services provided by the Contractor are arranged and oversight is provided through one or more of the following entities: GSA’s Regional Office, Service Centers, Field Offices, or Local Offices. These entities represent the Property Management organizations that have been adopted by GSA’s regional leadership.

All references incorporated herein as Web sites (URL’s) are accurate as of November 2012, and may be subject to change by their web publisher. Web pages are provided to the Contractor for additional clarity. A change to any Web site specified in this contract does not change or alter the contract requirements and objectives identified herein.

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C.2.0 The Contractor Shall -Furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, materials, tools, supplies, supervision, management, training/certifications, and services, except as may be expressly set forth as Government furnished, and otherwise accomplish all actions necessary to or incident to, perform and provide the work efforts described in the contract.

-Ensure that their employees are properly trained, licensed and/or certified to operate necessary building systems or equipment for which licensed and/or certified personnel are required by Federal, State, or local laws; codes, or ordinances.

-Be responsible to make the management and operational decisions to meet the quality performance standards required under this contract.

-Use innovation, technology and other means and methods to develop and perform the most efficient cleaning services for the building.

-Implement an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

-Implement an effective service call system that results in prompt, professional, and courteous resolution of tenant concerns.

-Keep the CO or their designee informed of current status of the work being performed, provide work schedules and provide other pertinent information needed by the CO or their designee.

-Reduce the environmental impacts of work performed under this contract by using, to the maximum extent, environmentally sound practices, processes, and products.

-Provide training/certifications for their employees that stress stewardship in cleaning practices i.e., the use, disposal and recycling of cleaning chemicals; and dispensing equipment and packaging. Current information on stewardship, training, educational materials and other issues can be found in ASTM E1971-05 or at the ASTM web site. Information on these items is also available on the web site: Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commercial and Institutional Buildings (www.astm.org) and ISSA’s web site (www.issa.com).

C.2.1 Cleaning Hours The performance of the cleaning at Charles Evans Whittaker Federal Courthouse shall take place between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This includes the restricted areas and specific rooms that require daytime cleaning and will be coordinated and approved by the COR or designee. The remainder will be cleaned after normal business hours of occupants (4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.). The hours shall not be changed unless authorized by the CO or their designee.

C.2.2 Building Information Data Sheet Estimates The figures contained in the Building Information Data Sheet are estimates. It is the Contractor's responsibility to notify the CO or their designee if it is believed that the information provided is incorrect.

C.3 GREEN CLEANING

The Contractor is required to conduct custodial and related services in a manner as to utilize industry best practices and guiding principles to minimize the Government’s Environmental Footprint. This requires annual reporting of non-bio-based, bio-based, sustainable, and green products and materials.

C.4. GREEN PURCHASING PLAN

C.4.0 Sustainable Products The Contractor shall use green cleaning products, processes and equipment, and shall demonstrate such capability by submitting a green cleaning plan, in accordance with Section C.18 ‘Contractor Submittals/Deliverables Chart’, to the CO or their designee that describes methods, materials, and equipment used under the contract. Green cleaning is a planned and organized approach to cleaning that is designed to protect the occupants and workers' health and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.

The Contractor shall use safe and environmentally friendly products as referenced throughout this specification.

Green cleaning products and processes include, but are not limited to bio-based products, products containing recycled content, environmentally preferable products and services, and otherwise environmentally friendly products and services that minimize the use of energy, water, and other resources. Chemical concentrates that require dilutions are preferable compared to ready-to-use products and should be used whenever possible. Dilution control equipment should be employed to ensure correct dilutions of concentrates and to protect workers from exposure to concentrated chemicals. Green cleaning products and processes shall be compliant with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Existing Buildings.

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The Contractor shall use products that meet the product standards for categories listed in Section C.4.1 ‘Key Sustainable Product (KSP) Standards’. For those items that are not listed as KSPs, the Contractor shall select from products from the EPA-designated (e.g. Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines [CPG]) and USDA designated in the BioPreferred Program visit (http://www.biopreferred.gov/), and all other factors (such as price, performance, and availability) being equal, the Contractor shall select the CPG item. For other purchases, unless the Contractor receives an exemption from the Contracting Officer or their designee, the Contractor shall select USDA designated in the BioPreferred Program visit (http://www.biopreferred.gov/), products over products with other sustainable attributes. Products designated under Federal sustainable product programs – USDA BioPreferred, EPA CPG, EPA Design for the Environment, and Department of Energy's EnergyStar and FEMP - can be found on (https://sftool.gov/green-products/5/cleaning-products). Sustainable products designated under third-party programs include but are not limited to Green Seal, EcoLogo, and Environmental Choice. Examples of green cleaning products that are available with environmental designations are found in Section J, Exhibit 10. This list is not all inclusive. For those categories of product not recognized by one of the aforementioned standard’s, preference shall be given to products meeting the California Code of Regulations maximum allowable Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) levels for the appropriate cleaning product category(California Air Resource Board/California Code of Regulations (CCR), Tile 17 CCR Section 94509 – (Topic cited; Standards for consumer products at www.calregs.com).

The Contractor shall also follow all applicable standard industry practices including, but not limited to those published by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM), Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), and applicable standards of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

C.4.1 Key Sustainable Product (KSP) Standards Use of KSP standards is mandatory for all contracts and task orders. The KSP’s in this section are also located at https://sftool.gov/green-products/0/building-finishes_cleaning-products The Contractor shall specify the brand name and product that shall be used to meet each applicable KSP standard below. The Contractor shall provide the required data submittals (See Section J, Exhibit 9) to the CO or their designee prior to the start of each contract year.

The CO’s designee shall verify that the products submitted are compliant with these KSPs. The Contractor shall use standards listed in the Green Procurement Compilation https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement for other products not listed below.

● General Purpose Floor Cleaner Standard: Green Seal standard GS-37, EcoLogo standard UL 2759, or EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) designated.

● Wastebasket Liners (24” x 33” or smaller) Standard: ≥ 30% postconsumer recycled content and ≤ 8 microns thick.

● Hand Soap Standard: Green Seal standard GS-41, EcoLogo standard UL 2784, or EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) designated; and USDA Certified BioPreferred.

● Paper Towels Standard: ≥ 50% post-consumer recycled content and 100% total recycled content.

● Bathroom Tissue Standard: ≥ 25% post-consumer recycled content and 100% total recycled content.

C.4.2 Exemptions Exemptions are required when cleaning products that meet the requirements above are (1) not reasonably available within a reasonable period of time; (2) fail to meet the performance standards set forth in the specification or fail to meet the reasonable performance standards of GSA; or (3) are available only at an unreasonable price, only then can the custodial Contractor use other types of products. In these cases the Contractor shall request an exemption from the CO or their designee. In all cases the Contractor shall use, to the extent possible, the safest and most environmentally friendly products.

C.4.3 Proof Of Compliance The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of this contract, maintain a cut sheet or other documentation of compliance with product purchasing activities as stated within this specification to include Section

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J, Exhibits 4, 5, and 8. The Contractor shall provide copies of such documentation to the CO or their designee as required or upon request.

C.5 STANDARD SERVICES

C.5.1 Interior Services The Contractor shall provide interior standard services for the work items listed below.

C.5.1.0 Performance Standards The Contractor through innovation, technology, or other means shall perform the work in this contract to meet the quality and performance standards in this Section. Evaluations of the Contractor's work shall be based on the standards in this Section and conducted in accordance with the Government’s ‘Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

(QASP).

C.5.1.1 Floor Care The Contractor shall provide a floor maintenance schedule to the CO or their designee in accordance with Section C.18 ‘Contractor Submittals/Deliverables Chart.’

-Bare Floors: Floors, base moldings, and grout shall be clean and free of debris including but not limited to dirt, water streaks, mop marks, string, gum, tar, and other foreign matter. The floors shall maintain their natural luster and not have a dull appearance.

Wet mopping of bare floors shall be cleaned using disinfectant cleaner(s) with additional scrubbing, if necessary.

These floors shall be slip resistant. Surfaces, baseboards, and corners shall be clean and dry. Walls, baseboards, and other surfaces shall be free of splashing and markings from the equipment. There shall be no visible buildup of finish in corners or crevices.

Mops and cleaning rags shall be cleaned and sanitized before and after each day of use. Mops and cleaning rags used in restrooms shall not be used to clean any other areas.

-ADP/Data Center Floors: Damp mopping shall be the only method of wet cleaning for floors in Automated Data Processing (ADP)/Data Center spaces.

-Granite and Marble Floors: All applicable floor areas shall be maintained in accordance with industry standards, and the standard identified in the Contractor’s ‘Quality Control Plan.’

-Loading Dock Floors: Spill residues and clean-up materials shall be disposed of in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or State and local regulatory agency requirements.

-Stripping Floors: The old finish or wax shall be removed in accordance with standard commercial practices. Spots shall be eliminated. There shall be no evidence of gum, burns, scuffmarks, or wax build-up in corners or crevices.

-Finishing Floors: Walls, baseboards, and other surfaces shall be free of finish residue and marks from equipment.

Floors shall be free of streaks, mop strand marks, and skipped areas. The applied finished area shall have a uniform luster.

-Stripping of Floors: (Public Areas Only) shall be stripped and finished at a minimum of 1 X annually.

-Sealing Floors: Sealant must adhere to the floor. Floor areas must be evenly coated with a slip resistant seal.

C.5.1.2 Carpets -Extraction (Public Areas Only): Build-up spills and crusted materials shall be removed along with spots and smears. There shall be no areas of deterioration or fuzzing to the carpets and rugs as a result of harsh brushing or scrubbing. Cleaned areas of carpets and rugs shall be reasonably blended with surrounding carpets. The Contractor shall coordinate with the CO or their designee the times when carpet shall be cleaned. The carpet shall be dry before customers occupy the building on the next business day. The Contractor shall take measures to

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-Spot Cleaning: Carpet surfaces shall be free of removable spots, soiled traffic patterns, dirt, dust, debris, gum, and crusted materials.

-Carpet Cleaning: (Public Areas Only) shall be cleaned at a minimum of 1 X annually.

-Vacuuming: Carpet surfaces are to be free of dirt, dust, and other debris. Vacuuming shall be done at a frequency that will protect the integrity of the carpet and prolong wear. The Contractor shall utilize at a minimum HEPA vacuum cleaners that meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute’s ‘Seal of Approval/ Green Label Vacuum’ Program.’

C.5.1.3 Floor Mats And Runners The Government shall furnish all mats and runners.

Mats and runners shall be laid out as specified by the CO or their designee at main entrances, main lobbies, and main and secondary corridors at all times, and must have finished edges. They shall be a minimum of 10 feet in length in the primary direction of travel. Replacement mats and runners shall be the same type as the original mats and runners. Mats and runners shall be free of removable spots, soiled traffic patterns, dirt, debris, gum, and crusted materials. There shall be no areas of deterioration or fuzzing as a result of harsh brushing or scrubbing. They shall receive scheduled cleanings and routine inspections based upon the manufacturer's instructions. Any mats and runners that are found to be non-repairable or cannot be cleaned shall be brought to the attention of the CO or their designee so they can be replaced. Mats and runners shall be stored in accordance with the ANSI/ASEE A1264.2- 2006 ‘Provision of Slip Resistance on Walking/Working Surfaces Guidelines.’

In the event of wet or inclement weather mats and runners are used, the mats and runners shall be placed at entrances and at other areas identified by the CO or their designee prior to the building occupants reporting to work.

Wet or inclement weather mats and runners shall be removed, cleaned, and stored by the Contractor when the CO or their designee determines that they are no longer required.

C.5.1.4 Restrooms, Shower Rooms, Locker Rooms And Holding Cells -Cleaning: All areas shall be cleaned using a disinfectant cleaner. Fixtures shall maintain a high level of luster and be free of dust, mold, mildew, streaks, and encrustations. Partitions, doors, vents, sills, and walls shall be free of dust, dirt, bodily fluids and waste, and graffiti. Shower curtains shall be cleaned and free of mold and dirt.

Restrooms shall be free of discarded material and trash shall be emptied to prevent the containers from overflowing.

-Dispensers: The Contractor shall provide dispensers,(including soap, paper towel,toilet paper and toilet seat covers). The Contractor shall replenish supplies and fill dispensers as a standard service. The supplies for the provided dispensers shall be compatible with the dispenser’s manufacturer’s requirements. Supplies including dispenser construction and efficiency shall be consistent with the safe and environmentally friendly products requirements referenced throughout this specification. Hand soaps shall not contain antibacterial agents except where required by Federal, State, local requirements and health codes. Monies collected from tampon and sanitary napkin dispensers shall be retained by the Contractor who shall provide and replenish the product at their expense.

Paper towel and soap dispensers located in tenant break rooms are considered above standard services.

-Judge’s Private Restrooms: The contractor will be responsible for furnishing and maintaining a clean supply of white soft and absorbent terry cloth towels (15’ x 24”) in the Judge’s private restrooms. All soiled towels are to be removed and replaced. Roll towels may be substituted for cotton hand towels only upon request of a Judge for his/her restroom.

-Floors: The quality standard for providing standard service is the same as that described in Section C.5.1.1. ‘Floor Care.’

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-Receptacles: The Government shall provide receptacles. The Contractor shall empty, clean, and sanitize the sanitary napkin and waste receptacles. Sanitary napkin disposal containers shall be lined with new receptacle bags.

Disposal of waste shall be treated the same as Blood Borne Pathogens as specified in 29 CFR §1910.1030 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_06/29cfr1910a_06.html).

C.5.1.5 Fixtures -Clean and Sanitize: All fixtures and surfaces (washbasins, urinals, modesty panels, toilets, shower stalls, etc.) shall be clean with no dust, spots, soiled substances, discoloration, mold, build-up, or excess moisture.

-Drinking Fountains: All fountains shall be free of dirt, watermarks, and all other debris or encrustations. Drinking fountains shall be sanitized and present a lustrous appearance.

C.5.1.6 Surfaces -Horizontal Surfaces: All surfaces shall be free of dust,…