QASP Wilmington Snow Removal.pdf
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- 36C24427Q0012
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This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Snow Removal and Deicing Services at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware. The QASP establishes the framework for monitoring contractor performance in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and defines performance objectives, acceptable quality levels (AQLs), surveillance methods, documentation requirements, and corrective action procedures.
The QASP specifies five core performance areas with corresponding metrics and compliance standards. Timeliness of Response requires 1-hour mobilization and 15-minute emergency callbacks with zero emergency deviations and maximum one non-emergency deviation per month, monitored through observation and call logs. Snow and Ice Removal Quality requires safe conditions maintained with clearing by 6:00 AM, targeting 95% overall compliance and 100% in critical areas through daily inspections. Critical Area Maintenance prioritizes ADA-accessible routes, emergency access, and fire hydrant clearing with 100% compliance verified through real-time inspections. Garage Compliance requires use of approved chemicals and prohibits metal blades, with 100% compliance verified through equipment and garage inspections. Documentation Accuracy demands error-free Snow Control Sheets and National Weather Service (NWS) data for Mount Holly, New Jersey, with 100% compliance verified during invoice review. Government oversight is shared among the Contracting Officer (CO), Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), and VA Police/Engineering Service. The contractor must maintain an internal Quality Control Program including self-inspections, timely corrections, and operational readiness. Surveillance methods include direct observation, structured inspections, random spot checks, document reviews, and VA staff feedback. The TPOC must validate all Snow Control Sheets and NWS accumulation data before invoice approval. Deficiencies documented by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) require immediate corrective action, with repeated or significant issues resulting in contract remedies or negative evaluations.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE
PLAN (QASP)
Snow Removal & Deicing Services
Wilmington VA Medical Center – Wilmington, DE
1.0 Introduction
This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is used to ensure the Contractor performs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Snow Removal and Deicing Services at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The QASP outlines performance objectives, acceptable quality levels (AQLs), surveillance methods, documentation expectations, and corrective actions.
2.0 Government Oversight Roles
• Contracting Officer (CO): Authority over contract terms, modifications, and remedies.
• Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): Oversees inspections, performance evaluations, and invoice validation.
• VA Police / Engineering Service: Support winter emergency operations, hazard identification, and campus accessibility.
3.0 Contractor Quality Control
The Contractor shall implement and maintain an internal Quality Control Program ensuring compliance with the PWS, including self-inspections, timely corrections, communication, and operational readiness.
4.0 Performance Requirements & Metrics
The following table outlines the core performance metrics and acceptable quality levels (AQLs).
Performance Area
Objective Standard AQL Surveillance Method
Timeliness of Response
1-hour mobilization;
15-min emergency callback
100% compliance 0 emergency deviations;
max 1 non-emergency/mo
Observation;
call logs
Snow & Ice Removal Quality
Maintain safe conditions;
clear by 6:00
AM
Continuous hazard mitigation
95% overall;
100% critical areas
Daily inspections
Critical Area Maintenance
Priority clearing ADA, emergency, hydrants
No unsafe accumulation
100% compliance
Real-time inspections
Garage Compliance
Use approved chemicals;
no metal blades
Zero prohibited materials/equipment
100% compliance
Equipment & garage inspections
Documentation Accuracy
Accurate Snow Control Sheets; NWS data
Zero errors 100% compliance
Invoice review
5.0 Surveillance Methods
Surveillance includes direct observation, structured inspections, random spot checks, document reviews, and feedback from VA staff.
6.0 Documentation, Deficiencies & Corrective Action
The COR may document deficiencies and require immediate corrective actions. Repeated or significant issues may result in contract remedies and/or negative evaluations.
7.0 Invoicing & Payment Controls
Invoices must include TPOC-validated Snow Control Sheets and NWS accumulation data for Mount Holly, NJ.
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