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ammo is not spare parts, it is an essential staple of life. That's why I did not include it on my list.

In addition to the above Fuel pump for the burner Fuel solenoid racor for the burner air filter for the honda spray bars for the surface cleaner Belts

AaLadin Cleaning Systems is proud to introduce the 46-1030D. This high quality American-made industrial pressure washer is in a field by itself. This machine delivers 10 gallons of hot water @ 3000 psi. It can be run as one 10 GPM @ 3000 PSI, two 5 GPM @ 3000 PSI or a single 5 GPM @3000 PSI. Standard Features: • Two clutch driven high pressure pumps (General Pump ST2021) • Heavy duty frame w/ insulated panels for noise reduction • Hour meter • Adjustable temperature controls • Electric start • Efficient 12 volt Beckett burner system • 32.7 HP Isuzu diesel engine • Two 50’ X 3/8” high pressure hose assemblies • Murphy’s high engine temp /low oil pressure shut down system • Removable panels for easy service access • Forklift pockets for easy maneuvering • Durable powder coating • Two fuel efficient combustion chambers • Water separating fuel filters • 35 gallon fuel tank For more information call the AaLadin Cleaning Systems sales department at 800-356- 3325 Aaladin PDF.pdf

I don't see a need for the deposit. I doubt any of my customers would provide one either. They trust me with their property, and I trust them to pay.

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Well, I have been dealing with this problem since November and just make sure that I do not let go of the trigger for more than a few seconds at a time. I had a 600 psi difference before and after the coil, so I cleaned it up. Problem still there, so I just dealt with it a little longer hoping for a miracle. The unloader had good pressure and bypassed fine, but I went ahead and changed that out too. Problem is still there. I talked to Mark at Easy Clean and he believes the excessive pressure in the coil before cleaning may have broke the spring in the pressure switch. I looked into the old switch (I save everything) and he is right. The spring was broken in four pieces. The newer switch looks okay on the inside, but a new one is on the way. Could the pressure that broke the spring, have weakened the new spring?

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Many floor strippers are similar to what many use for concrete cleaning. Potassium and Sodium Hydroxide are the two most well known floor strippers, often with Butyl Cellusolv added for extra kick. Those would help quite a bit with general soil and tree sap, but would do nothing for any erosion. If the glaze is really gone, then the soft clay inside much the same as a raw brick is fairly delicate, and would respond well to a LIGHT acid wash. Home Depot has specialty chemicals in the tile section for Saltillo and a few others. The use of a floor machine may do damage since the machine itself is quite heavy if you have a standard commercial unit. The pads for floor cleaning are only going to get the top surface and not the pits. The concrete brushes from 3M are in the $200.00 range and do well for scrubbing uneven surfaces. This is more of a restoration job than cleaning, and you need to be careful or you may kill the tile. A good sealer should be applied after to protect them, as they may not live to see another cleaning.

Another Alan, Cool! Welcome folks.

Did someone say equipment for sale? Probably not, may come in handy for prep work. Best wishes in the areas.

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John, I was aware of this and am on "the List". My comment was for the large number of folks who may be interested and will never hear about it.

The water hauling is not an issue with me.The way they chose to get this out is very weak. It really narrows down how many will know in time to respond. As a current vendor, they did not send me anything, so this means they are not even looking at what they already have. Why would they want to do that? Unless they just want to add to what they have. Since Parker West claims to have the patent on mobile use of clay flocculents and Delco no longer sells them for an unknown reason, I guess Parker and Swabby will get all the stores, sell someone a franchise and make many millions. Read my lips, NOT GONNA HAPPEN! Novel idea for all involved in the making of this contract, but I have seen a few like this for them go down in flames already. Time will tell.

People wash cracker barrels? Mine always come in boxes.

Come on Scott, tell us how you really feel. I am suprised with all the comments that Wal Mart does not pay well or on time. I have been a corporate vendor for nearly 5 years and they have never done me wrong. I have asked multiple stores about this and each one knows nothing. Each manager has the choice in who they hire, and I feel it will stay that way. This idea that if I buy recovery equipment, I will get all the Walmarts needs to stop as many will be disappointed. The response will be very slim and Wal Mart will need to hatch another plan or stop all washing while they look for contractors. I do not see many going to them, as only a few will get the RFP in time.

I think this needs to be brought back up, really good info in that video.

EXHIBIT 2 to RFP Sidewalk & Cart Cleaning Program – Scope of Work 1 Wal-Mart Sidewalk and Cart Cleaning Program Scope of Work I. Scope of Work Provisions: The provisions of this Scope of Work are subservient to and a continuation of the mutual promises made and agreed in the Master Services Agreement (to be) executed by the Contractor and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. II. Date of Services: These services are to commence on May 1, 2007 and continue for a twenty-four (24) month period, unless terminated by either Party. Continuation of any service agreement will depend on the quality of service provided to Wal-Mart, the timeliness of the service, the benefit received by Wal-Mart, and/or Wal- Mart’s satisfaction with the services provided, to be determined in Wal-Mart’s sole discretion. The Sidewalk and Cart Cleaning Program will be evaluated at the end of a one-year period. At that time Contractor may be asked to perform additional services or perform services at different frequencies. On-site wash wastewater disposal may be considered at that time. III. Cost of Services: Wal-Mart shall pay to Contractor for its performance of the Scope of Services the agreed rates set forth in Appendix 1. If awarded a contract, pricing must remain in accordance with the prices submitted in the Proposal for the initial term of the contract. If awarded a contract, the Contractor will be expected to enter into a twenty-four (24) month contract to provide services requested by Wal-Mart. Any proposed increase in cost of services due to store expansion, relocation or a new facility must be submitted to Wal-Mart Environmental Services in writing thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed cost increase. Cost increases will not take effect until Wal-Mart submits approval of the cost increase to the Contractor in writing. A Contract Change form is included in Appendix 9. Invoices should be submitted to Wal-Mart after each service event (2, 3 or 4 times a year). Contractor should take the annual cost to service that facility divided by the 2, 3 or 4 time service event and invoice Wal-Mart the same amount for each service event. The disposal fee should likewise be the same for each invoice period and enumerated separately. This disposal fee will be deducted if on-site disposal is approved after the first year of the Program. IV. Contractor Qualifications: Along with responses to the inquiries in the attached documents and the materials provided by Contractor, Wal-Mart will consider, but is not be limited to, the following selection criteria: Please note that any missing or incomplete information could disqualify Contractor from further consideration. Minimum Requirements: 1. Contractor must have a minimum of 3 years experience in exterior cleaning/power washing services. 2. Contractor must have the capability of conducting the specified cleaning at Wal-Mart facilities in one individual state or region3 at the required frequencies. 3. Contractor must have a 24-hour emergency response service available to Wal-Mart. 4. Contractor must meet all requirements and conditions to become a Wal-Mart Maintenance Service Provider. 5. Contractor must provide appropriate certification for material handling and transportation and must comply with all applicable licensing, certification, training, rules, ordinances, regulations, disposal requirements, etc, set forth by agencies having jurisdiction which apply to the areas under contract. 3 More than one contractor may be considered for states with a high concentration of facilities such as Florida and Texas. Sidewalk & Cart Cleaning Program – Scope of Work 2 Other Selection Criteria: 6. The overall quality of products and services offered. 7. The overall cost of products and services offered. 8. The compliance record/history of Contractor. 9. The reputation of Contractor. 10. The quality and satisfaction of any previous products offered and/or services performed. 11. The overall financial position of Contractor. 12. Other relevant information submitted, including information submitted in the Contractor’s Qualification General Questionnaire. V. Minimum Equipment Requirements : The Contractor shall provide at own risk and sole expense, all labor, materials, tools, equipment, insurance, transportation and all other items needed to provide the services outlined in this Scope of Work. A. Wal-Mart requires that contractors use equipment that, at a minimum, has the following specifications: B. Washer and scrubber systems with a PSI rating of at least 3,000 PSI. C. Washer and scrubber systems that use water heated to a minimum of 200° Fahrenheit. D. Washer and scrubber systems capable of full reclamation and storage of the wash wastewater from the cleaning activities.4 E. Contractor should provide the manpower and equipment to clean the facility within one night or agreed time period with the store management. VI. Quality of Cleaning to be Performed: Designated surfaces will be cleaned to the following standards: A. Surfaces are free of trash, dirt, mud, gum, grime, mildew, body fluids, sediment and debris. B. Surfaces are free of visible residues, buildups and spills. C. Surfaces are free of streaking. D. Oils and greases that have not penetrated the surface are to be removed. Contractors will not be expected to remove staining that has discolored the concrete. VII. Subcontractors: The use of a subcontractor is strongly discouraged. If a subcontractor must be used by Contractor, the subcontractor will be required to respond to an invitation to become a Wal-Mart Service Provider (see Exhibit 4 to the RFP) and be approved by Wal-Mart prior to Contractor’s use of the subcontractor’s services. VIII. Cleaning Frequencies : Cleaning frequencies for Sam’s Clubs and Wal-Mart Stores are identified in Appendix 3 and 4. Consult Appendix 2 to identify states classified as “northern tier” and “southern tier.” IX. Detailed Information on Areas to be Serviced: The areas listed in Appendix 3 and 4 are defined in more detail in Table 1. 4 Modification of scope of work to include disposal of wash wastewater on-site will be considered after one-year of the program implementation. Contractor is asked to compute the cost wash wastewater disposal separately from other services. The disposal fee should be the same flat fee for each site visit. Sidewalk & Cart Cleaning Program – Scope of Work 3 T ABLE 1: AREA SPECIFICATIONS X. Customer Relations: Servicing must be conducted overnight between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 10:00 A.M Monday through Friday (no weekends). The contractor is responsible for detouring customer traffic around the area being serviced, which includes the application of warning cones and warning tape if necessary. In the event that a noise ordinance disallows the use of cleaning equipment between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 10:00 A.M., the contractor may service the facility at a time agreed upon by the store/club management. The cleaning of carts should not be performed in an area that would disrupt the flow of traffic, customer convenience or store/club commerce. XI. Debris Removal: The contractor shall remove large debris and garbage from areas being serviced before cleaning. XII. Moving of Merchandise: Contractors are not to move merchandise or fixtures in order to perform cleaning. It is the Store’s/Club’s responsibility to ensure areas are free of any merchandise or fixtures prior to the arrival of the contractor. In the event that merchandise or fixtures are not moved, the contractor shall perform cleaning services around fixtures and/or merchandise. XIII. Chemical Usage: No chemicals can be used during the cleaning process. XIV. Storm Water Discharge Restrictions: At no time may a contractor allow the discharge of wash wastewater to flow from the surface cleaning processes to a storm water drain or catch basin, street, roadway, sidewalk, gutter, landscape area or any type of storm water structure. All or nearly all wash wastewater must be recovered and disposed of properly. XV. Wash Wastewater Disposal: Contractor is to provide Wal-Mart Environmental Services an annual wash wastewater profile (laboratory analysis) for each type of cleaning equipment used. The initial waste profile is due to Wal-Mart Environmental Services by June 1, 2007. Should an additional type of cleaning equipment be implemented or Contractor’s cleaning methodology change during the course of this agreement, Contractor is to provide a wastewater profile within 30 days of such change implementation. In the first year of the program, all wash wastewater is to be disposed off-site. Contractor is responsible to provide written documentation of wash wastewater including manifests if requested by Wal-Mart Environmental Services. In the second year of the program the contractor may be allowed to dispose of wash wastewater on-site. Details of the disposal conditions are under development. XVI. Work Completion Reports: A Work Completion Report (See Appendix 5) must be completed by a Salaried Member of Management at the facility after service has been completed. The Work Completion Report is to be attached to the invoice associated with the work performed at the facility. The primary point of contact is to be Area Specifications Front Entrance -20 ft. on either side of front doors to nearest expansion joint (outside 20 ft.) -Out from front doors to edge of the concrete. -Out from any outside vending machines to the edge of concrete. -Cart storage area from the building out a minimum of 25 ft. to nearest expansion joint. Carts -Carts are to be washed individually, not stacked together in lines. -No chemicals are to be used in washing the carts or other areas. -While washing carts, water temperature must not exceed 140° Fahrenheit. -Direct application of pressurized water may only occur on the basket and handle, not to the wheels or base. Compactor Pad -If compactor(s) is enclosed (wall or curb), the entire enclosure, including the area under the compactor. -If compactor is not enclosed, the area under and a distance 5 ft. around the perimeter of the compactor. TLE/TBC Apron -10 ft. on either side of the TLE entrance and bay doors (both entrance and exit). -Bay and entrance doors out a minimum of 18’ to nearest expansion joint or to the edge of concrete. -Under and around the filter bins. Sidewalk -Concrete sidewalks around front and side perimeter of store. -Out to edge of sidewalk or start of parking lot or landscape. Sidewalk & Cart Cleaning Program – Scope of Work 4 the Facility Manager or a Co-manager. If neither are available, an Assistant Manager may sign the work completion report. XVII. Work Expectations Report: A Work Expectations Report (See Appendix 6) is to be supplied to the Salaried Member of Management completing the Work Completion Report. XVIII. Scheduling: Contractors are to submit a spreadsheet in the format of the Scheduling Report shown as Appendix 6 on a monthly basis. It is Wal-Mart’s expectation to have the following schedules available. A. A one month out schedule identifying by date, the Facility and the areas to be cleaned at the Facility. The one month out schedule will be sent to Wal-Mart by the 15th of the previous month. B. A one year out schedule identifying by month, the Facility and areas to be cleaned at the Facility. XIX. Communications to Facilities: Contractors shall communicate the scheduled cleaning service to each facility as follows: A. Contractors shall contact a Salaried Member of Management, e.g., store manager, co-manager, assistant manager, at the facility, via phone, between 1 to 3 days before the scheduled cleaning to notify them of the service, including areas to be cleaned, date of service, time of arrival and the facility’s obligation to move merchandise and or fixtures so the cleaning may be completed. B. Contractors, upon arrival at the facility, shall introduce themselves to a Member of Management and explain the scheduled cleaning processes. XX. Holiday Season: Facilities, unless otherwise requested by Wal-Mart, are not to be serviced between the dates of November 15 and January 2. XXI. Weather Conditions: Facilities are not to be serviced if severe weather has been forecasted or the daily low is forecasted to be below the freezing point. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Scope of Work on the date and year set forth below. Contractor By: Printed Name: Title: Date: Wal-Mart Supplier No.: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. By: Printed Name: Title: Date: Attachments to the Scope of Work: Appendix 1 – Location & Cost Specifications per Facility & Summary Sheet Appendix 2 – Identification of Northern and Southern States Appendix 3 – Wal-Mart/Neighborhood Market Service Frequencies Appendix 4 – Sam’s Club Service Frequencies Appendix 5 – Work Completion Report Form Appendix 6 – Work Expectations Report Appendix 7 – Monthly Scheduling Report Appendix 8 – Request for Contract Change Order APPENDIX 2 S IDEWALK & CART CLEANING PROGRAM L OCATION & COST SPECIFICATIONS PER FACILITY (PER STATE) State:_____________________________ Southern Tier State Northern Tier State 2, 3 OR 4 TIMES /YR A 1 TIME/YR B IF TLE /TBC PRESENT, 1 TIME YR C A+B+C D 5 A+B+C +D 6 W AL-MART , NEIGHBORHOOD MKT OR S AM’S CLUB # COMPACTOR, FRONT, CARTS F REQUENCY PER YR.7 C OST PER SITE VISIT TOTAL ANNUAL COST COMPACTOR, FRONT, CARTS S IDEWALK F REQUENCY PER YR.8 C OST PER SITE VISIT TOTAL ANNUAL COST SIDEWALK TLE/TBC A PRON F REQUENCY PER YR.9 TOTAL ANNUAL COST TLE/EBC APRON TOTAL ANNUAL COST FOR ALL SERVICE WITHOUT DISPOSAL FEE10 WASH WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FEE TOTAL ANNUAL COST FOR ALL SERVICES PER STORE/CLUB $ $ 1 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1 $ $ $ $ Invoices should be submitted monthly and bill only for services performed during the previously month.6 Note: All facilities have at least one compactor pad. Wal-Mart Supercenters have 2 compactor pads. Email victorio.angulo@wal-mart.com for forms in Microsoft Excel format. 5 Disposal fee should be a flat rate fee that is consistent for each site visit. 6 For consistent invoicing to the facility, you will be asked to divide the annual amount for service by the number of site visits. 7 Sam’s – Compactor Pad, Front, Carts Frequency – 2 times a year Wal-Mart – Compactor Pad, Front, Carts Frequency – Southern Tier States 4 times a year, Northern Tier States 3 times a year 8 Sam’s – Sidewalk Frequency – 1 time a year Wal-Mart – Sidewalk Frequency – 1 time a year 9 Sam’s – TBC Apron Frequency – 1 time a year Wal-Mart – TLE Apron – 1 time a year 10 Invoicing will be based on this amount divided by service events. APPENDIX 2 I DENTIFICATION OF NORTHERN & SOUTHERN STATES Northern States AK ID IA ME MI MN MT NE NH NY ND SD VT WI WY Southern States AL AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI IL IN KS KY LA MD MA MS MO NV NJ NM NC OH OK OR PA RI SC TN TX UT VA WA WV APPENDIX 4 W AL-MART/NEIGHBORHOOD M ARKET SERVICE FREQUENCIES Southern States (Quarterly) Area Cleaning Frequency Compactor Pad Quarterly Front Entrance (areas adjacent to doors and cart storage area) Quarterly Carts Quarterly Sidewalk (entire front and side perimeter of facility) Annually TLE Apron Annually Northern States (3 Times Annually) Area Cleaning Frequency Compactor Pad Each visit – 3 times annually Front Entrance (areas adjacent to doors and cart storage area) Each visit – 3 times annually Carts Each visit – 3 times annually Sidewalk (entire front and side perimeter of facility) Spring TLE Apron Spring APPENDIX 4 S AM’S CLUB SERVICE FREQUENCIES *Spring (March 1 st - May 15th), Fall (Sept. 1st – Oct. 30th) Southern States Area Cleaning Frequency Compactor Pad Biannually Front Entrance (areas adjacent to doors and cart storage area) Biannually Carts Biannually Sidewalk (entire front and side perimeter of facility) Annually TBC Apron Annually Northern States Area Cleaning Frequency Compactor Pad Spring and Fall* Front Entrance (areas adjacent to doors and cart storage area) Spring and Fall* Carts Spring and Fall* Sidewalk (entire front and side perimeter of facility) Spring TBC Apron Spring APPENDIX 5 W ORK COMPLETION REPORT S IDEWALK & CART CLEANING PROGRAM TO BE COMPLETED BY FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND GIVEN TO CONTRACTOR Store/Club #: Location: (City) Date: Time: Y AM Y PM M Areas Cleaned: Y Front Entrance (20 ft either side of front doors to nearest expansion joint; out from front doors to edge of concrete; out from any outside vending machines to the edge of concrete; cart storage area from the building out a minimum of 25 ft to nearest expansion joint.) Y Compactor Pad (If compactor is enclosed (wall or curb), the entire enclosure, including the area under the compactor. If compactor is not enclosed, the area under and a distance of 5ft around the perimeter of the compactor.) Y Sidewalk (around front & side perimeter of store; out to edge of sidewalk or start of parking lot or landscape) Y Carts (Carts are to be washed individually, not stacked together in lines. While washing carts, water temperature must not exceed 140° F. Direct application of pressurized water may only occur on the basket and handle, not to the wheels or based.) No chemical are to be applied. Y TLE/TBC Apron (10 ft either side of TLE entrance and bay doors (both entrance & exit); bay and entrance doors out a minimum of 18 ft to nearest expansion joint or to the edge of concrete; under and around the filter bins.) Y Other Yes No A. Was the store notified by the contractor of the service before arriving? B. Did the contractor wash all the areas indicated above? C. Was the work completed in a fashion that minimized disruption to customers or members? D. Were the concrete and carts cleaned to your satisfaction? E. How would you rate the overall performance of Contractor? Poor Y Fair Y Good Y Excellent Y F. Other Comments: Salaried Member of Management Store Stamp Signature Date C OPY OF WORK EXPECTATION FORM TO BE GIVEN TO M ANAGEMENT BY CONTRACTOR S IGNED COPY OF THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH INVOICE. APPENDIX 6 Sidewalk & Cart Cleaning Program – Scope of Work 10 W ORK EXPECTATIONS S IDEWALK & CART CLEANING PROGRAM C ONTRACTOR: PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF THIS FORM WITH WORK COMPLETION FORM TO SALARIED MEMBER OF M ANAGEMENT AT TIME OF SERVICE. Cleaning Frequency and Scheduling: Wal-Mart Facilities are cleaned on a frequency determined by location (north or south) and the type of facility. The table below identifies the frequency each area is to be cleaned at Wal-Mart Stores and Sam’s Clubs. *Spring (Mar. 1st -May 15th), Fall (Sept.1st – Oct. 30th) Northern States AK, ID, IA, ME, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NY, ND, SD, VT, WI, WY Southern States AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV Specifications on areas to be cleaned: Southern States (Quarterly) Wal-Mart Sam’s Club Area Cleaning Frequency Cleaning Frequency Compactor Pad Quarterly Biannually Front Entrance (areas adjacent to doors and cart storage area) Quarterly Biannually Carts Quarterly Biannually Sidewalk (entire front and side perimeter of facility) Annually Annually TLE Apron Annually Annually Northern States (3 Times Annually) Wal-Mart Sam’s Club Area Cleaning Frequency Cleaning Frequency Compactor Pad Each visit Spring & Fall* Front Entrance (areas adjacent to doors and cart storage area) Each visit Spring & Fall* Carts Each visit Spring & Fall* Sidewalk (entire front and side perimeter of facility) Spring Spring TLE Apron Spring Spring Area Specifications Front Entrance -20 ft. on either side of front doors to nearest expansion joint (outside 20 ft.) -Out from front doors to edge of the concrete. -Out from any outside vending machines to the edge of concrete. -Cart storage area from the building out a minimum of 25. ft to nearest expansion joint. Carts -Carts are to be washed individually, not stacked together in lines. -No chemicals are to be used in washing the carts or other areas. -While washing carts, water temperature must not exceed 140° Fahrenheit. -Direct application of pressurized water may only occur on the basket and handle, not to the wheels or base. Disposal: Contractor is to haul all wash wastewater offsite for disposal at a licensed facility. Cart Cleaning: The contractors are responsible for moving the carts to and from the cleaning area. They are not responsible for the drying of the carts. Notification to Facilities The contractors are required to notify a Member of Management of the service 1 to 3 days prior to arrival. At that time, the contractor is to communicate to the facility, the facility’s responsibility to move all merchandise prior to service. Customer/Member Disruption The contractor is to complete the service with minimal disruption to Customers/Members and facility operations. Cleaning activities are to only occur between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 10:00 A.M. unless noise ordinances dictate otherwise. The contractor is responsible for detouring Customer/Member traffic around the area being serviced, which includes the application of warning cones and warning tape if necessary. Quality of Work The contractor is performing an environmentally friendly form of industrial cleaning on your facility. They are required to use high pressure systems (minimum PSI of 3,000) that utilize heated water (a minimum of 200° F.). They are not to allow any discharge of rinse wastewater to storm water drains. All surfaces are to be cleaned to the following standards: 1. Surfaces are free of trash, dirt, mud, gum, grime, mildew, body fluids, sediment and debris. 2. Surfaces are free of visible residues, buildups and spills. 3. Surfaces are free of streaking. 4. Oils and greases that have not penetrated the surface are to be removed. Contractors will not be expected to remove staining that has discolored the concrete. Area Specifications Compactor Pad -If compactor(s) is enclosed (wall or curb), the entire enclosure, including the area under the compactor. -If compactor is not enclosed, the area under and a distance 5’ around the perimeter of the compactor. TLE/TBC Apron -10 ft. on either side of the TLE entrance and bay doors (both entrance and exit). -Bay and entrance doors out a minimum of 18 ft. to nearest expansion joint or to the edge of concrete. -Under and around the filter bins. Sidewalk -Concrete sidewalks around front and side perimeter of store. -Out to edge of sidewalk or start of parking lot or landscape. APPENDIX 7 Sidewalk & Cart Cleaning Program – Scope of Work 12 E XAMPLE OF SIDEWALK & CART CLEANING M ONTHLY SCHEDULING REPORT May-07 Jun-07 Jul-07 Aug-07 Sept-07 Facility Type Store/ Club # City ST 7-14-21-28 4-11-18-25 2-9-16-23- 30 6-13-20-27 3-10-17-24 WMSC 3331 PINE BLUFF AR 7-CSA 6-C NMKT 3479 ROGERS AR 18-CS 24-C WMSC 5244 LITTLE ROCK (NW) AR 25-CA 17-C WMSC 5260 ROGERS AR 21-C 20-CA WMSC 5433 HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE AR 16-CS Sam's 4969 BENTONVILLE AR 9-C Sam's 6377 JONESBORO AR 18-CSA *Date indicates the Monday of the week that service will occur. Schedule should extend for one year. After two months of specified dates, an “X” can be placed in the month when service is scheduled, i.e. “X-CSA,” “X-CS,” etc. until the definite week is known. C - Compactor, Front, Carts (Wal-Mart – Southern Tier States 4 times a year, Northern Tier States 3 times a year; Sam’s - 2 times a year) S - Sidewalk (Wal-Mart & Sam’s 1 time a year) A - TLE/TBC apron (Wal-Mart & Sam’s 1 time a year) Updated Schedule Reports should be sent to Wal-Mart Environmental Services (victorio.angulo@wal-mart.com) on a monthly basis via email in Excel format. APPENDIX 8 Sidewalk & Cart Cleaning Program – Scope of Work 13 Request for Contract Change Order C OMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR: STORE/CLUB # LOCATION , CONTRACTOR COMPANY VENDOR # TODAY’S DATE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: TYPE OF SERVICES : SIDEWALK/CART CLEANING PROGRAM FOR : NEW STORE/CLUB EXPANDED STORE/CLUB OTHER (EXPLAIN BELOW) DETAILS OF REASON FOR REQUEST FOR CHANGE: CURRENT PO # REQUESTED CONTRACT CHANGE AMOUNT $ SIGNATURE : RETURN FAX NO. OR EMAIL Fax to: (479) 277-5844 Attention: Victorio Angulo OR Scan/Email to: Victorio.Angulo@wal-mart.com WAL-MART Environmental Services CONTRACT CHANGE APPROVAL ORIGINAL PO#: NEW PO# (IF NECESSARY): APPROVAL SIGNATURE: EFFECTIVE DATE: WAL-MART MGMT PRINTED/TITLE CONTRACTOR NOTIFIED OF APPROVAL EXHIBIT 3 to RFP CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION G ENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE C ONTRACTOR COMPANY/ADDRESS: CONTRACTOR CONTACT NAME/TITLE PHONE A DDRESS: DATE: 1. How long has your company been in business? 1-3 yrs 4-8 yrs 9+ yrs 2. How long has your company utilized commercial surface cleaning equipment? 1-3 yrs 4-8 yrs 9+ yrs 3. How many employees of your company are involved in commercial surface cleaning? 1-7 7-20 20+ 4. Does your company or individuals within your company have any commercial power washing certifications? If yes, please include copies of your certifications. Yes No 5. Does your company currently have the necessary licenses to operate in the states listed in your proposal? Yes No Will Have 6. How many service units can you dispatch at one time? 7. Is your equipment self-contained, trailer and/or truck mounted? Yes No 8. Does your equipment have full capability of hot water wash (at least 200° F.)? Yes No 9. Has your company ever been cited for non-compliance with federal, state or local water regulations? If yes, please explain each instance, the circumstances and the resolution on a separate sheet of paper. Yes No 10. Does your company carry the insurance coverage described in the contract? Yes No 11. Can your company respond to the Locations listed in your proposal within 24 hours if an emergency occurred? Yes No 12. List of equipment you will use to perform the described scope of work. (A separate sheet may be used.) 13. Describe how the waste wash water will be disposed. 14. List the other services your company provides. I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. Title Date SIGNATURE EXHIBIT 4 to RFP EXAMPLE OF INVITATION TO BECOME A WAL-MART MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDER

Its a bluff I tell you. Biggest problem I see is the frequency. I am not aware of any companies in CA that could pull off doing the whole State. Walmart is asking for quarterly cleaning at most locations and in my area some stores get cleaned 4 to 5 times a week on a regular basis. Talk about screwing the schedule up. Subcontractors while they are discouraged from being used, can be used if they are approved vendors of Walmart. The actual contract holder will never want that to happen.

I predict that this will go the same way it did for Kohls. Talk of the town for now, and then it dies. Lets just wait and see what really happens.

Went shopping earlier, and a homeless guy with a dog was sitting in the parking lot on one of the islands. As we walked by, my son reached out to pet the dog, and the guy said ".25 cents please" I asked him if his petting zoo was licensed and he shutup real fast. Some nerve asking my kid for change. I wanted to kick his teeth in, but that wouldn't be very nice I guess. That is if he had any.

I like the silent approach. They ask and I just keep on doing what I am doing at the moment. Works very well for me. Not sure where I got it, but I have a very large "does not play well with others" sign flashing on my forehead. I find it real funny when they see me coming out of a store and they turn away to act as if they did not see me, so they do not have to ask for anything and get my cold shoulder. Whatever it is, it works well for me.

I use only 2 wire hose. I tried 1 wire and the thing did not last very long for me at all. I do not mind the cost or the weight. Both are miniaml in comparison to longevity

Here is another person that uses pictures without permission. At least one set belong to Dave Ott, as he spotted his truck in the picture of the dumpster photos. Take a look at all the pictures over there and see what might be yours. Lemars Pressure Washing - Pressure Wash Pro's

Why stop at 40, make it life.