• All HVAC Filters will be changed using products that meet or exceed ASHRAE standards. • Washable HVAC filers located in various units, (window units) will be washed during scheduled filter change. • Each HVAC Filter will be appropriately date stamped or tagged including date of HVAC filter change and inspection and Technician’s initials. • Excessive dust, dirt and debris must be removed from the unit regularly (every filter change). • The unit must be inspected for abnormal noise and vibration, water or steam leaks, missing or broken drive belts and other problems such as frozen coils and reported to GCS Program Manager and GCS HVAC Foreman via text messaging or e-mail. • AHU, RTU must have all filter spacers in place, all access doors closed and filter covers secured in place. FCU and UV must have front and return air grills secured in place. • Equipment must be turned “off” to perform filter replacement, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to turn the equipment “on” upon completion of filter replacement. • The Weekly HVAC Filter Change Report (Attachment B) must be completed by the Technician and signed and dated by a School/Site Representative. A copy of the form will be left at the school/site and the original signed and dated form must be submitted weekly by the Contractor to the GCS Program Manager. • HVAC Filters (used or unused) must not be stored in Mechanical Rooms or Storage Closets at a site. • All used HVAC filters must be bagged in plastic trash bags or returned to cardboard boxes, provided by the contractor, while being transported throughout the site and at all times remain in the possession on the contractor. All used HVAC Filters will be removed from the site daily for disposal by the Contractor. Disposal of used HVAC filters or boxes is not allowed into the GCS School or Administrative Site dumpsters and is the responsibility of the Contractor to dispose of these items in a non-GCS dumpster.
