GS-42 Certified service providers

Steve, unfortunately there is no official streamlined option for contracting with a GS-42 certified provider to simplify the LEED documentation. However, if you are working with a GS-42 certified provided, acquiring the necessary documentation will be significantly easier than working with a vendor who is new to green cleaning. Certified providers must comply with the GS-42 criteria, which is very similar to the LEED requirements. A few of these requirements include; a building-specific green cleaning plan, requirements for new powered cleaning equipment (the criteria is almost identical to the LEED criteria), and purchasing environmentally preferable products. Have you thought about submitting a CIR or LEED Interpretation for this inquiry? This seems to be a valid topic to submit a LEED Interpretation to streamline documentation for project teams as well as reviewers.

I am certified by a GS-42 Training Accreditation Program for CleanSolution Services. If the service provider is GS-42 certified provider they have many stringent standards they have to follow to be compliant with GS-42. GS-42 is much more stringent that the LEED requirements. They should be very well versed on how Green Cleaning can aid in LEED requirements. It's a huge difference dealing with a GS-42 company versus a non certified company. Feel free to contact me for more questions and clarification on this subject.