REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FACILITIES MANAGMENT ...

Personnel responsible for the operation of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning
systems may be required to be available at earlier or later times other than specified for start
up and shut down of HVAC equipment in accordance with the Building Maintenance Plans
to ensure that all buildings are within temperature guidelines during normal District work
hours, or at times when requests for additional services are granted.
4.4.6 Plumbers:
At a minimum, Contractor shall provide staff with 3 years demonstrated skills in: reading and
interpreting blueprints and working drawings; performing plumbing work; use in care of
plumbing tools and equipment; planning and layout of the installation of a plumbing system,
as well as knowledge of: methods, practices and safety precautions of the plumbing trade;
plumbing codes and building regulations; boiler/water heater controls and safety; building
sprinkler and fire water systems; and irrigation and back flow compliance. Contractor shall
have accessibility to a state certified Master Plumber to pull permits as reqired by state or
federal law for maintenance repairs.
4.4.7 Carpenters:
At a minimum, Contractor shall provide staff with 3 years demonstrated skills and
knowledge in reading and interpreting blueprints and working drawings, construction,
remodeling, and casework trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment,
materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety. Carpenters will need to be
skilled at constructing, erecting, installing or repairing finish carpentry, structures and
fixtures made of wood, including; building frameworks, partitions, joists, studding, rafters;
wood stairways, windows, doors, frames and hardware; cabinets; shelving; siding; or
drywall, etc.
4.4.8 General Maintenance:
At a minimum, Contractor shall provide staff with 3 years demonstrated skills and
knowledge in general maintenance work. General Maintenance staff shall be versed in
mowing, mower repair, snow plowing, plow repair, welding practices, grounds procedures,
techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and
safety. General Maintenance staff will be required to assist the warehouse in furniture
transfers and other deliveries and pick-ups as required and other responsibilities listed in
the Appendices.
4.5 SAFETY
4.5.1 Vehicle and Traffic Safety:
Contractor’s employees who lease or own private vehicles to drive on duty shall comply with
licensing laws and regulations and adhere to insurance requirements as required by the
State of Michigan. Contractor’s vehicles or employee personal vehicles are the
responsibility of the Contractor and owner. The District shall not be held liable for any
damage.
4.5.2 Accident Reports:
On the job accidents, involving Contractor employees or vehicles shall be reported to the
District immediately. A Contractor written report shall be provided within 1 day of the
accident to the Director of Facility Services.
4.6 MEDICAL
In case of on-the-job injury, obtaining medical assistance shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.
The District will not furnish medical services except as may be needed to temporarily ease pain and
suffering in extreme cases of on-the-job injury pending arrival of Contractor arranged evacuation.
The District will not be liable for services performed.
The Contractor shall conduct the following training for Contractor personnel at the frequency
indicated. Documentation of required training shall be made available to the District upon request.