The Kent County Purchasing Division is soliciting quotations for interior and exterior Window Washing
Services at the Kent County Recycling Center, 977 Wealthy St SW, and the DPW Administrative Offices,
1045 Wealthy St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI. This is a two (2) year contract with (2) additional one (1) year
optional renewals.
SCOPE
Exterior glass must be cleaned during the month of May and during the month of October. Exterior
glass is preferred to be cleaned in the first two (2) weeks May and October. Kent County Facilities
Supervisor must receive confirmation at least two (2) weeks prior to the start date. If this confirmation
is not received, Kent County reserves the right to seek an alternate source.
All interior glass and frames, including inside sills and interior door panels, shall be cleaned on the same
schedule as the exterior glass cleaning. Public areas and private offices may be cleaned during normal
business hours.
Windows will be free of dirt, streaks, smudges, and drips. All sills and mullions will be wiped clean and
dried, including all outside sills.
All windows shall be cleaned on one (1) scheduled visit when applicable or otherwise approved by
Facilities. Unplanned return visits to finish the windows are to be approved by Facilities or in the rare
case for exterior windows, where weather may affect the finishing of the windows.
All work will be inspected and signed off on by the Facilities Supervisor within one (1) business day
following completion. Should service not meet specification, payment will be withheld until it is so.
Respondent will be responsible for the supply, placement and maintenance of all protective devices,
cones or signs which may be necessary for the warning and protection of motor vehicle or pedestrian
traffic as exterior windows are being cleaned.
Respondent will be responsible for the protection of roof, building surfaces, equipment, and
gardening/planting areas. Any repairs or clean-up which may be necessary as a result of the
Respondent's work will be done at the Respondent's expense.
When working on roof tops, Contractors will walk gently and not allow equipment such as ropes,
buckets, swing stage chairs and other equipment used, to drop on the roof tops.
Respondent shall observe all OSHA prescribed safety regulations and practices. All ladders, scaffolding,
window anchors, safety belts, etc. used shall be OSHA approved for window/glass washing.
The County will not be responsible in any way for the supplies, materials or equipment kept throughout
the building or the Respondent's employee's personal belongings brought into the building.
Storage of ropes, belts, buckles, buckets, squeegees or any other equipment or supplies will not be
allowed on either site, unless prior approval from Facility Supervisor. Littering on roof or grounds will
not be permitted.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each material used in the facility shall be provided to the Facility Supervisor
to be kept on file at the facility. These SDS sheets shall have the information as required by OSHA and
MIOSHA. Inquiries Deadline Date & Time (local) 3/28/2023, 2 PM
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