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2.1 Only uncontaminated potable water may flow into surface drains. No cleaning agents or water
<br />contaminated from petroleum waste or any other hazardous waste or sewage related waste may
<br />be allowed to flow into the surface drains. Contractor shall comply with all NPDES
<br />requirements regarding the containment of discharge into the storm drain system.
<br />Frequency of Service:
<br />3.1 All paved areas covered by this contract shall be thoroughly cleaned at frequencies per the
<br />specifications. Please refer to Attachment 3-6: Fee Schedule for locations and frequencies,
<br />3.2 The Contractor shall have minimum two (2) employees continuously inspect all areas within the
<br />Civic Center for infectious waste and sharps (hypodermic needles) between the hours of 6:30am
<br />and 3:00pm Monday through Friday. Any infectious waste (feces, urine, blood, vomit, or other
<br />bodily fluids) and/or sharps (hypodermic needles) discovered shall immediately be removed and
<br />disposed of per federal, state, county and local laws and regulations.
<br />3.2,1 All Contractor employees involved in the inspection, removal and disposal of infectious
<br />waste and sharps will have met all OSHA training requirements, such as but not limited:
<br />to annual Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP); annual Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD);
<br />annual Respiratory Protection with the mandated annual fit -testing and medical
<br />clearance; general PPE training such as hand, head, eye body and foot protection; and
<br />proper waste disposal including the use of bio-waste bags, labeling requirements,
<br />transportation and disposal, and their training shall be up to date.
<br />3.2.2 All Contractor employees involved in the inspection, removal and disposal of infectious
<br />waste and sharps shall wear at all times Personal Protection Equipment (PPE's).
<br />3.2.3 All infectious waste and sharps shall be properly removed and legally disposed.
<br />Operating Criteria
<br />4.1 All trash, debris, tar, freestanding oil, grease, liquids, "green waste," food, cigarette butts, stains,
<br />liquids, graffiti, blood, bird defecation, feces, vomit, broken glass, and other materials,
<br />substances, and contaminants shall be removed from hardscapes (i.e. sidewalks, walkways,
<br />patios, boardwalks, quads, esplanades) prior to cleaning operations. If non-bio waste is
<br />contaminated with or potentially contaminated with bio-waste then the matter will be treated ,
<br />contained, removed and disposed of as infectious waste.
<br />4.2 The removal of materials, substances, and contaminants prior to cleaning operations may require
<br />the use of tools or utensils that will not spread germs. All cleaning agents or residuals thereof,
<br />used in this process must be completely removed prior to beginning cleaning operations and
<br />disposed of with infectious waste
<br />4.3 During regular clearing operations, the contractor shall use high pressure, low -volume washers,
<br />and steam cleaners as necessary to thoroughly clean surfaces. Contractor is not expected to
<br />steam clean all surfaces during regular cleaning operations, but shall use a steam cleaner to clean
<br />sections of hardscapes when pressure washers are not sufficient to thoroughly wash surfaces. The
<br />contractor will inspect and assess the areas. Depending on the circumstances of the each area the
<br />contractor use the appropriate method and follow the steps and procedures needed to properly
<br />and safely clean the area per OSHA, Federal, State, County and Locals laws and regulations.
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