Draft PWS Duct Cleaning (for Sources Sought Notice)_18 Jan 2024.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CLEANING OF DUCTS FOR

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR

CONDITIONING SYSTEM

SERVICE CONTRACT

I. Introduction:

1.1 The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), 10 Casia St, San Juan, PR 00921, has a requirement for cleaning of ducts for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. The HVAC ducts to be cleaned will be for the following buildings: Community Living Center (CLC), Outpatient Addition (OPA), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), South Bed Tower (SBT) and for the Main Building 3rd, 2nd, 1st, and basement floors. This SERVICE CONTRACT is to provide all materials, labor, supervision, tools, supplies, transportation, and equipment necessary to perform a full preventive maintenance service, required repairs to the existing equipment and cleaning of ducts. Included are all inspections, adjustments, tests, and repairs to keep the equipment covered under this contract in continuous and reliable use at its established capacity and efficiency. Equipment shall be maintained in accordance with terms and conditions stated herein.

1.2 The contract period for all contracts awarded under this solicitation will be one (1) base year and four (4) option periods. Different buildings will be scheduled to be cleaned during the five (5) year period of the contract, as described below:

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1.3 The Contractor will provide all labor, associated materials, personnel protective equipment, and any necessary equipment required for the cleaning of all HVAC ducts at the VACHS facilities.

1.4 The Contractor personnel shall have all the required training and certifications to perform duties as delineated in this contract. All certifications, memberships and training requirements shall be provided upon request to VACHS personnel. The Contractor shall submit membership/certification of: (1) National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) Certification Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) Certification and Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) Certification, and (2) American Society of Heating Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Membership, (3) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hours Construction Training Course or 30 Hours General, (4) All Asbestos Awareness Training for the work will do.

1.5 The contractor personnel that will manage the contract execution and in charge of contract management must have a Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited educational institution.

II. Period of Performance:

2.1 The period of performance for this service contract is one (1) base year from award date, plus four (4) option periods.

III. Qualifications of the HVAC System Cleaning Contractor:

3.1 Equipment, Materials and Labor: The HVAC system cleaning contractor shall possess and furnish all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to adequately perform the specified services.

a) The contractor shall assure that its employees have received safety equipment training, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hours Construction Training Course or 30 Hours General, medical surveillance programs, individual health protection measures, and manufacturer’s product and material safety data sheets (SDS) as required for the work.

b) The contractor shall maintain a copy of all current SDS documentation and safety certifications at the site at all times, as well as comply with all other site documentation requirements of applicable OSHA programs and this specification.

c) Contractor shall submit to VACHS all SDSs for all chemical products proposed to be used in the cleaning process, to be approved by Environmental Regulatory Section (ERS).

3.2 Licensing: Contractor shall comply with all Federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.

3.3 Standards:

a) NADCA Standards: The HVAC system cleaning contractor shall perform the services specified here in accordance with the current published standards of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA).

1. All terms in this specification shall have their meaning defined as stated in the NADCA Standards.

2. NADCA Standards must be followed with no modifications or deviations being allowed.

3.4 Documents:

a) Mechanical Drawings: VACHS shall provide the HVAC system cleaning contractor with one copy of the following documents:

1. Facility or record drawings and specifications.

2. Approved drawings revisions pertaining to the HVAC system.

3. Any existing indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments or environmental reports prepared for the facility.

IV. Scope:

4.01 Scope of Work: This section defines the minimum requirements necessary to render HVAC components clean, and to verify the cleanliness through inspection and/or testing in accordance with items specified herein and applicable NADCA Standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of visible surface contaminants and deposits from within the HVAC system in strict accordance with these specifications.

The HVAC system includes any interior surface of the Community Living Center’s (CLC), Out Patient Addition (OPA), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), South Bed Tower (SBT), Administration Building, and Main Building (Sub-Basement, Basement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors) air distribution system for conditioned spaces and/or occupied zones. This includes the entire heating, air-conditioning and ventilation systems from the points where the air enters the system to the points where the air is discharged from the system. The return air grilles, return air ducts to the air handling units (AHU), the interior surfaces of the AHUs, mixing boxes, coil compartments, condensate drain pans, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, supply air ducts, fan blades, air wash systems, spray eliminators, turning vanes, filters, filter housings, reheat coils, and supply diffusers are all considered part of the HVAC system. The HVAC system may also include other components such as dedicated exhaust and ventilation components and make-up air systems.

1. Supply Air Duct of AHU’s and Supply Fans include but not limited to, Ductwork, VAV’s and its internal components (Damper, Pitot tube, Re-heat coils), reheat coil and coil fins, dampers, fire dampers, balancing dampers, isolation dampers, Turning vanes, Diffusers.

2. Return Air Duct of AHU’s and Supply fans include but not limited to, ductwork, dampers, balancing dampers, fire dampers, isolation dampers,

3. Return fans include but not limited to, fan assembly, return fan ductwork, return grilles, turning vanes, Dampers, fire dampers, balancing dampers.

4. Exhaust Fans can include but not limited to, exhaust grilles, ductwork, damper, balancing damper, fire damper, isolation damper, fan assembly, turning vanes.

5. Negative pressure fans include but not limited to, ductwork, grilles, HEPA Filters, turning vanes.

6. Air Wash System include but not limited to, ductwork, turning vanes, dampers, balancing dampers, grilles.

4.02 HVAC System Component Inspections and Site Preparations

(A) HVAC System Component Inspections: Prior to the commencement of any cleaning work, the HVAC system cleaning contractor shall perform a visual inspection of the HVAC system to determine appropriate methods, tools, and equipment required to satisfactorily complete this project. The cleanliness inspection should include air handling units and representative areas of the HVAC system components and ductwork. In HVAC systems that include multiple air handling units, a representative sample of 75% of the units should be inspected.

The cleanliness inspection shall be conducted without negatively impacting the indoor environment through excessive disruption of settled dust, microbial amplification, or other debris. In cases where contamination is suspected, and/or in sensitive environments where even small amounts of contaminant may be of concern, environmental engineering control measures should be implemented

1. Damaged system components found during the inspection shall be documented and brought to the attention of VACHS.

(B) Site Evaluation and Preparations: Contractor shall conduct a site evaluation, and establish a specific, coordinated plan which details how each area of the building will be protected during the various phases. Contractor should provide a written maintenance program.

1. Some areas must be coordinated and scheduled to perform the work afterhours and weekends.

2. Coordination meetings with VACHS, stakeholders and FMS personnel should to be performed prior to start any work.

(C) Inspector Qualifications: Qualified personnel Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) Certification by NADCA should perform the HVAC cleanliness inspection to determine the need for cleaning. At minimum, such personnel should have an understanding of HVAC system design, and experience in utilizing accepted indoor environmental sampling practices, current industry HVAC cleaning procedures, and applicable industry standards.

(a) Membership: The HVAC system cleaning contractor shall be a certified member of The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA).

(b) Certification: The HVAC system cleaning contractor shall have Air System Cleaning Specialists (ASCS) certified by NADCA on a full-time basis, the contractor personnel must possess the 30 hours OSHA training course in construction Safety & Health, and one full time Mechanical Engineer to oversee the project and sign off reports.

(c) Full-time on-site Supervisor Qualifications: A person certified as an ASCS by NADCA, shall be responsible for the total work herein specified.

(D) Experience: The HVAC cleaning contractor must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience on the duct cleaning industry.

(E) Past Performance will be requested

4.03 General HVAC System Cleaning Requirements

(A) Containment: Debris removed during cleaning shall be collected and precautions must be taken to ensure that Debris is not otherwise dispersed outside the HVAC system during the cleaning process.

(B) Particulate Collection: When the Particulate Collection Equipment is exhausting inside the building, HEPA filtration with 99.97% collection efficiency for 0.3-micron size (or greater) particles shall be used. When the Particulate Collection Equipment is exhausting outside the building, Mechanical Cleaning operations shall be undertaken only with Particulate Collection Equipment in place, including adequate filtration to contain Debris removed from the HVAC system. When the Particulate Collection Equipment is exhausting outside the building, precautions shall be taken to locate the equipment down wind and away from all air intakes and other points of entry into the building.

(C) Controlling Odors: Measures shall be employed to control odors and/or mist vapors during the cleaning process.

(D) Component Cleaning: Cleaning methods shall be employed such that all HVAC system components must be Visibly Clean as defined in applicable standards (see NADCA Standards). Upon completion, all components must be returned to those settings recorded just prior to cleaning operations.

(E) Air-Volume Control Devices: Dampers and any air-directional mechanical devices inside the HVAC system must have their position marked prior to cleaning and, upon completion, must be restored to their marked position.

(F) Service Openings: The contractor shall utilize service openings, as required for proper cleaning, at various points of the HVAC system for physical and mechanical entry, and inspection.

1. Contractor shall utilize the existing service openings already installed in the HVAC system where possible.

2. Other openings shall be created by contractor where needed and they must be created so they can be sealed in accordance with industry codes and standards.

3. Closures must not significantly hinder, restrict, or alter the airflow within the system.

4. Closures must be properly insulated to prevent heat loss/gain or condensation on surfaces within the system.

5. Openings must not compromise the structural integrity of the system.

6. Construction techniques used in the creation of openings should conform to requirements of applicable building and fire codes, and applicable NFPA, SMACNA and NADCA Standards.

7. Cutting service openings into flexible duct is not permitted. Flexible duct shall be disconnected at the ends as needed for proper cleaning and inspection.

8. Rigid fiber glass duct systems shall be resealed in accordance with NAIMA recommended practices. Only closure techniques that comply with UL Standard 181 or UL Standard 181a are suitable for fiber glass duct system closures.

9. All service openings capable of being re-opened for future inspection or remediation shall be clearly marked and shall have their location reported to VACHS in report documents.

(G) Ceiling sections (tile): The contractor may remove and reinstall ceiling sections to gain access to HVAC systems during the cleaning process. A Penetration Permit Policy need to be request for each ceiling section that need to be accessed, if any ceiling tile result damaged the contractor will replace without any additional cost to the facility.

(H) Air distribution devices (registers, grilles & diffusers): The contractor shall clean all air distribution devices.

(I) Air handling units, terminal units (VAV, Dual duct boxes, etc.), blowers and exhaust fans: the contractor shall insure that supply, return, and exhaust fans and blowers are thoroughly cleaned. Areas to be cleaned include blowers, fan housings, plenums (except ceiling supply and return plenums), scrolls, blades, or vanes, shafts, baffles, dampers and drive assemblies. All visible surface contamination deposits shall be removed in accordance with NADCA Standards. Contractor shall:

1. Clean all air handling units (AHU) internal surfaces, components and condensate collectors and drains.

2. Assure that a suitable operative drainage system is in place prior to beginning wash down procedures.

3. Clean all coils and related components, including evaporator fins.

(J) Duct Systems. Contractor shall:

1. Create service openings in the system as necessary in order to accommodate cleaning of otherwise inaccessible areas, need to be discussed and approved by VACHS.

2. Mechanically clean all duct systems to remove all visible contaminants, such that the systems are capable of passing Cleaning Verification Tests (see NADCA Standards).

4.04 Health and Safety

(A) Safety Standards: Cleaning contractors shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements for protecting the safety of the contractor’s employees, building occupants, and the environment. In particular, all applicable standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shall be followed when working in accordance with this specification.

(B) Occupant Safety: No processes or materials shall be employed in such a manner that they will introduce additional hazards into occupied spaces.

(C) Disposal of Debris: All Debris removed from the HVAC System shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local requirements.

4.05 Mechanical Cleaning Methodology

(A) Source Removal Cleaning Methods: The HVAC system shall be cleaned using Source Removal mechanical cleaning methods designed to extract contaminants from within the HVAC system and safely remove contaminants from the facility. It is the contractor’s responsibility to select Source Removal methods that will render the HVAC system Visibly Clean and capable of passing cleaning verification methods (See applicable NADCA Standards) and other specified tests, in accordance with all general requirements. No cleaning method, or combination of methods, shall be used which could potentially damage components of the HVAC system or negatively alter the integrity of the system.

1. All methods used shall incorporate the use of vacuum collection devices that are operated continuously during cleaning. A vacuum device shall be connected to the downstream end of the section being cleaned through a predetermined opening. The vacuum collection device must be of sufficient power to render all areas being cleaned under negative pressure, such that containment of debris and the protection of the indoor environment are assured.

2. All vacuum devices exhausting air inside the building shall be equipped with HEPA filters (minimum efficiency), including hand-held vacuums and wet-vacuums.

3. All vacuum devices exhausting air outside the facility shall be equipped with Particulate Collection including adequate filtration to contain Debris removed from the HVAC system. Such devices shall exhaust in a manner that will not allow contaminants to re-enter the facility. Release of debris outdoors must not violate any outdoor environmental standards, codes or regulations.

4. All methods require mechanical agitation devices to dislodge debris adhered to interior HVAC system surfaces, such that debris may be safely conveyed to vacuum collection devices. Acceptable methods will include those, which will not potentially damage the integrity of the ductwork, nor damage porous surface materials such as liners inside the ductwork or system components.

(B) Cleaning of coils

1. Any cleaning method may be used which will render the Coil Visibly Clean and capable of passing Coil Cleaning Verification (see applicable NADCA Standards). Coil drain pans shall be subject to Non-Porous Surfaces Cleaning Verification. The drain for the condensate drain pan shall be operational. Cleaning methods shall not cause any appreciable damage to, displacement of, inhibit heat transfer, or erosion of the coil surface or fins, and shall conform to coil manufacturer recommendations when available. Coils shall be thoroughly rinsed with clean water to remove any latent residues.

(C) Antimicrobial Agents and Coatings

1. Antimicrobial agents shall only be applied if active fungal growth is reasonably suspected, or where unacceptable levels of fungal contamination have been verified through testing.

2. Application of any antimicrobial agents used to control the growth of fungal or bacteriological contaminants shall be performed after the removal of surface deposits and debris.

3. When used, antimicrobial treatments and coatings shall be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s written recommendations and EPA registration listing.

4. Antimicrobial coatings shall be applied according to the manufacturer’s written instructions. Coatings shall be sprayed directly onto interior ductwork surfaces, rather than “fogged” downstream onto surfaces.

4.06 Cleanliness Verification

(A) General: Verification of HVAC System cleanliness will be determined after mechanical cleaning and before the application of any treatment or introduction of any treatment-related substance to the HVAC system, including biocidal agents and coatings.

(B) Visual Inspection: The HVAC system shall be inspected visually to ensure that no visible contaminants are present. The visual inspection will be documented with photos of all HVAC components.

1. If no contaminants are evident through visual inspection, the HVAC system shall be considered clean.

2. If visible contaminants are evident through visual inspection, those portions of the system where contaminants are visible shall be re-cleaned and subjected to re-inspection for cleanliness.

(C) Verification of Coil Cleaning

1. Cleaning must restore the coil pressure drop to within 10 percent of the pressure drop measured when the coil was first installed. If the original pressure drop is not known, the coil will be considered clean only if the coil is free of foreign matter and chemical residue, based on a thorough visual inspection (see NADCA Standards)

4.07 Pre-existing System Damage

(A) Contractor is not responsible for problems resulting from prior inappropriate or careless cleaning techniques of others.

4.08 Post Report

(A) The contractor will meet with the POINT OF CONTACT monthly to report the progress of the work, during the month. The contractor will demonstrate the progress with a comprehensive report including pictures and the names of the equipment cleaned.

(B) At the conclusion of the work, the Contractor shall provide a report to VACHS indicating the following:

1. Success of the cleaning, as verified through visual inspection and/or gravimetric analysis.

2. Areas of the system found to be damaged and/or in need of repair.

3. A complete report including photos, before and after, the ductwork cleaning shall be submitted.

4.09 Applicable Standards and Publications: The following current standards and publications of the issues currently in effect form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by any reference thereto:

(A) National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA): “Assessment, Cleaning & Restoration of HVAC Systems (ACR 2005),” 2004.

(B) National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA): “Understanding Microbial Contamination in HVAC Systems,” 1996.

(C) National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA): “Introduction to HVAC System Cleaning Services,” 2004.

(D) National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA): Standard 05 “Requirements for the Installation of Service Openings in HVAC Systems,” 2004.

(E) Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL): UL Standard 181.

(F) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE): Standard 62-89, "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality".

(G) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): "Building Air Quality," December 1991.

(H) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA): “HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible,” 1985.

(I) North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA): "Cleaning Fibrous Glass Insulated Air Duct Systems," 1993.

The contractor shall furnish qualified technician(s) on the job site for performance of required service. Contractor shall be responsible for regular, systematic execution of the work items included in this contract.

4.10 Quality Control program:

(A)The Contractor shall establish a complete quality control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified, within five (5) working days prior to the starting date of the contract, the Contractor shall submit a copy of his program to the POINT OF CONTACT, for approval. The program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1.An inspection system covering all the services described in the contract. A checklist used in inspecting contract performance during regularly scheduled or unscheduled inspections. The name(s) of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection.

2. The checklist shall include every area of the Contractor's operation as well as every task required to be performed.

3. A system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and/or the Medical Center inspectors point out the deficiencies.

4. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective action taken. This documentation shall be made available to the Medical Center upon request, at any time during the term of the contract.

V. HVAC Duct Cleaning Program:

5.1 The HVAC Duct Cleaning shall be conducted as follows:

a) During cleaning, the entire HVAC system shall be placed under continuous negative pressure (with a vacuum) to prevent the spread of contaminants.

b) Continuous negative pressure will allow the very fine particles to be removed from the system as they become airborne, ensuring that these particles are not released into the living space when the system is turned on after cleaning.

c) This negative pressure will also serve to extract the loosened contaminants, which are collected and removed from the Hospital.

VI. General

1. Debris, garbage and/or equipment removed as part of this contract shall be collected and precautions must be taken to ensure that is not otherwise dispersed outside the area during the cleaning process.

2. In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as the Contracting Officer or his/her designee may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building. The Contracting Officer or his/her designee will notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the Contractor or his/her representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforesaid. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the Contractor in default.

3. Contractor shall supply all labor, test instruments and tools required to perform all work. Contractor shall have the service manuals available to perform each service.

4. Contractor’s personnel privately owned vehicle must be parked outside the VACHS facility. Contractor’s service vehicle can access the facility for the sole purpose of contract related activities upon approval from Police Service.

5. The Contractor shall require all employees, including supervisors, to wear distinctive uniform clothing for ready identification, and assure that every employee is in uniform no later than the time specified by the POINT OF CONTACT, or otherwise no later than 10 working days from the date an employee first enters on duty. The uniform shall have the Contractor's name, easily identifiable, affixed thereon in a permanent manner such as a badge or monograms.

6. The Government will not be responsible for incidental charges including, but not limited to, parking, tolls, mileage, phone, etc., on straight time or overtime work.

7. Holidays. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract is defined as "Legal Federal official holidays" as follow:

a. New Year's Day January 1

b. Martin Luther King Third Monday of January

c. President's Day Third Monday in February

d. Memorial Day Last Monday of May

e. Juneteenth National Independence Day

f. Independence Day July 4

g. Labor Day First Monday of September

h. Columbus Day Second Monday of October

i. Veteran's Day November 11

j. Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

k. Christmas Day December 25

VII. Special Provisions

1. Equipment, Material and Labor:

a. The HVAC system cleaning contractor shall possess and furnish all necessary equipment, materials and labor to adequately perform the specified services.

2. The Contractor shall assure that its employees have received safety equipment training, ladders and scaffolds training, confined space training and power elevated work platform training, material handling/back care site safety, safety precautions, personal protective equipment, and manufacturers product and safety data sheets (SDS) as required for the work.

3. The contractor is responsible for damage to any component or area as a result of the cleaning procedure.

VIII. Health and Safety

A. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements for protecting the safety of the contractor's employees, building occupants and the environment. All applicable standards of the OSHA shall be followed when working in accordance with this project.

B. Occupants Safety: No process or materials shall be employed in such a manner that they will introduce additional hazards into occupied space.

C. The Contractor shall adhere to all OSHA, EPA, NFPA Life Safety Codes, and all other regulatory requirements.

D. In performance of this contract, the Contractor shall follow VAMC safety policy and standard for safe work practices and take such safety precautions as the Safety Officer or designee may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building. The Contractor shall comply with VAMC smoking policy, which designates all interior space as non-smoking areas.

E. Patient, employee, visitors, and contractor personnel safety shall always be maintained. The contractor is responsible for the occupation safety and health of his/her employees. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA safety and health standards.

F. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, prior to the start of the contract, the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all potentially hazardous materials (lubricants, cleaners, working fluids, etc.) to be used in the facility in performance of the contract, and will not use, in the facility, such materials which have not been so cleared in advance with the VACHS. MSDS for new chemicals shall be furnished concurrently with arrival of the chemical on site. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all MSDS at the chemical storage site in a location accessible to VACHS personnel to assure compliance with all laws and requirements regarding the "Right to Know" law.

G. The Contractor is responsible to identify, provide and maintain all personal protective equipment required to perform the duties outlined in the contract. In addition, the contractor is responsible for identifying and providing all applicable safety programs (i.e. lockout/tag out, confined space entry, universal precautions, etc.) required to perform the work. Training on required safety programs and the proper use of PPE's shall be provided, and documentation maintained by the contractor.

H. The Contractor shall obtain a Hot Work Permit from the Safety Office whenever soldering, welding, using a cutting torch, or other open flame, spark, or heat producing equipment. The contractor is required to follow ALL requirements outlined for the issuance of the Hot Work Permit.

I. If the Government notifies the Contractor of any non-compliance with the pervious provisions; the contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the condition and notify the contracting officer in writing that the condition has been corrected. It, in the opinion of the Safety Officer or designee the condition is life threatening he/she shall instruct the contractor to stop work until the condition has been corrected. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue and order halting of all or any part of the work, and Contractor may be held in default. The Contractor bears all costs of stop work time and correcting safety hazards.

J. The contractor shall provide within ten (10) working days after receipt of this contract a detailed listing of the following information:

1. Safety program/procedures are required to be followed by the contractor's personnel in the performance of their duties and when such procedures are required.

2. Listing of personal protective equipment(s) required to be utilized by the contractor's personnel in the performance of their duties. Also, when equipment will be required.

3. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS'S) for any chemical(s) utilized by the contractor in the performance of this contract.

K. Contractor is responsible for the supervision of all their employees while on government property. It is the Contractor's responsibility to assure compliance with the scope of work and requirements referenced in this contract. Provisions provided in the scope of work are not intended to relieve the Contractor of this responsibility.

L. Flu Shot is mandatory in Accordance with VHA Directive 1192.01. This is only required for employees accessing the Hospital’s premises.

IX. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS):

Performance Objective (Task) Performance Standard Monitoring Method

surveillance Inspections.

corrective action taken at no additional cost to the Government

Email validated through

CO/POINT OF CONTACT

corrective action taken at no additional cost to the Government

Coordinate service with POINT OF CONTACT prior to work performance

call validated through

CO/POINT OF CONTACT

95% accuracy of all services

Immediate corrective action taken at no additional cost to the Government

Email/Phone call validated through

CO/POINT OF CONTACT

100% accuracy of all services

Immediate corrective action taken at no additional cost to the Government