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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 659-24-1-6985-0005 695-23-111 Department of Veterans Affairs

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115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs

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36C25223R0084 07-10-2023

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X Project Number 695-23-111, IDIQ Contract for Abatement Testing and Monitoring at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI

See Continuation Page for further details.

There is no change to the proposal due date/time on August 10, at 5:00PM (CDT).

All documents within this amendment supersede previous versions.

Steven Helm Contracting Offi c er Continuation Page of Block 14, Standard Form 30 Solicitation: 36C25223R0084 Amendment: 0004

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

Incorporate changes in both the Base IDIQ and TO#1 Statement of Work.

1) Base IDIQ – Statement of Work_695-23-111. Locations of the VA changes are found in the Statement of Work sections and sub sections provided below.

a. III. DESCRIPTION OF SEVICES / F. Minimum Qualifications.

b. V. STANDARD SERVICES / A. The T&M Contractor shall / 8. Report results from testing activities to the VA according to the below Turn Around Time (TAT) standards.

2) TO#1 – Statement of Work_695-19-132. Locations of the VA changes are found in the Statement of Work sections and sub sections provided below.

a. 4. MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS

b. 5. TASKS, REPORTS, AND FINAL REPORT / b. Report results from testing activities to the VA according to the below Turn Around Time (TAT) standards.

Provide Wage Determination Revision 06/30/2023.

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SCOPE OF WORK

Asbestos Containing Materials Testing & Monitoring IDIQ

I. TESTING AND MONITORING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

A. Provide hazardous materials abatement Testing & Monitoring (T&M) services during construction renovation projects. IDIQ T&M Contractor shall act as VA 3rd party agent and provide oversight, inspections, as well as submittal and workplan reviews for abatement operations as provided by the General Contractor, abatement specialty sub-contractor and their T&M oversight specialist. T&M Contractor shall remain onsite during all abatement operations and perform inspections, background tests, daily sampling (as required) and testing, and final clearance reports according to each Task Order SOW.

B. Deliverables include, but are not limited to, Daily Logs (ESRs) showing hours, personnel onsite and work completed and a Final Abatement T&M report. All work will be for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Task orders shall be based on individual projects and may be issued for a period of five (5) calendar years from date of award. Individual task orders shall not exceed a maximum value of $100,000.00 or be less than a minimum value of $2,000.00. The minimum guaranteed value of the contract shall be $5,000.00 for the contract period. The total maximum value of the contract is $750,000.00. The Contracting Officer will accomplish appointment of a COR.

C. Issuance of a Task Order shall not be affected until agreement has been reached by the T&M Contractor and the Contracting Officer. Work to be performed shall begin after issuance of the Task Order.

D. The services to be supplied shall include:

1. Cost to be based on salary rates as specified.

2. A statement that Testing & Monitoring (T&M) can be completed during the abatement sub-contractor’s intended schedule.

3. Daily reports shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

4. Payment shall be based on percentage of work completed for each Task Order.

5. Visits to the site, holding conferences and discussions with the Government representatives, and any other action required to obtain the necessary data.

6. Review of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs and other pertinent documents prior to work beginning.

7. Preparation deliverables during the construction (abatement) period.

8. The T&M Contractor shall employ professional personnel to perform the services required. No substitution of assigned personnel to be made without the advance written approval of the Contracting Officer.

II. MASTER CONTRACT

A. This is a master contract obligating the T&M Contractor to provide the supplemental input of multi-disciplines by work order for projects.

III. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

A. The intent of each Task Order will be to provide standard environmental samplings, inspections, testing, oversight, and monitoring services during the hazardous materials (asbestos) remediation (abatement) performed as part of each renovation construction contract. Professional Industrial Hygienist services meeting this requirement shall be provided during the asbestos remediation contractor’s scheduled abatement work. The work will take place at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

B. T&M tasks are detailed clearly in Specification Section 02 82 11 – Traditional Asbestos Abatement, Section 2.2 -Monitoring, Inspection, and Testing and are summarized below:

1. Establish background levels prior to initiation of abatement activities.

2. Inspect the abatement contractor’s containment prior to hazardous materials abatement activities commencing.

3. Perform continuous air monitoring, inspection and testing outside the regulated area during abatement work.

4. Perform unannounced visits to spot check overall compliance by the abatement contractor to the plans and specifications.

5. Support the COR in the review and evaluation of abatement contractor submittals, reports, manifests, or RFIs.

6. Perform a final inspection and testing of a decontaminated area after the abatement work.

7. Issue a formal certificate of decontamination for the project area as well as a final report.

C. The T&M Contractor shall familiarize themselves with the contract specifications regarding this project and ensure that abatement and T&M services meet these requirements. VA will provide individual contract documents included hazardous abatement plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs pertinent to the project to the T&M Contractor as part of each Task Order request.

D. The T&M Contractor shall allocate his work effort to fit in with the General Contractor’s (GC) schedule. The GC’s schedule is the limiting factor for the work.

E. The T&M Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment and personnel necessary to accomplish this work as defined. This work shall be performed in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) & United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, and VA Guidelines.

F. Minimum Qualifications:

1. The T&M Contractor shall provide at least one (1) qualified Professional Industrial Hygienist (PIH) and the necessary support personnel to perform the requirements of each Task Order.

2. The term PIH is a government-specific term meaning an individual who has professional experience as a practicing industrial hygienist and meet the flowing minimum qualifications.

a. Meet the following requirements to become a Certified Industrial Hygienist:

i. 4-year bachelor’s degree with STEM requirements,

ii. At least 12 academic semester credits of Industrial Hygiene coursework from a college or university, or 240 contact hours from a continuing-education provider,

iii. At least 2 contact hours of ethics training

b. For the purposes of this contract and each subsequent Task Order, it is required that this PIH have a State of Wisconsin certification as an asbestos inspector and supervisor. This must be documented in the proposal (include copy of State Certification).

c. Meets OSHA's definition of a "competent person" under 29 CFR 1926.1101(b).

d. Has experience with IAQ/Environmental projects of similar complexity and size.

e. Has completed formal training in respiratory protection, hazardous waste management, project management, and performing environmental assessments.

f. Provide support staff and backup capacity to provided adequate level of support throughout the performance of contract work.

g. The PIH must have performed a minimum of three (3) environmental assessments, performed abatement construction monitoring for a minimum of three (3) projects, conducted the final inspection and clearance testing for a least three (3) projects – all of these must be of similar size and complexity.

3. Laboratory testing shall be completed by an AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) accredited laboratory. Bulk sampling (as required by Task Order SOW) shall be completed by a NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) approved laboratory.

4. The Government reserves the right to approve or disapprove personnel based on the position requirements stated in the proposal.

5. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over T&M Contractor employees performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the T&M Contractor, not the Government. The T&M Contractor, in turn shall be accountable to the Government for contractor employees.

6. The T&M Contractor shall not conduct abatement or testing and monitoring services for the General Contractor in the performance of each Task Order.

IV. TASK ORDER PROCEDURE

A. As the need for T&M services covered by this contract may arise, the Government will issue to the T&M Contractor a draft Task Order Statement of Work (SOW) with all necessary documentation or project requirements under cover of a written request for a proposal to perform the required services.

B. The T&M Contractor shall promptly submit a proposal which includes a detailed cost or pricing breakdown on VA Form 10-6298 including a cover letter on contractor’s letterhead.

C. When agreement has been reached on services to be performed, fee, and time for completion, the parties shall execute a Task Order to this contract, reflecting all terms agreed upon.

D. If agreement cannot be reached, neither party will be under any obligation to the other, with respect to the services covered by the draft Task Order.

E. No work shall be performed on an individual Task Order until the Contracting Officer has signed the Task Order.

V. REPETITIVE FAILURE TO AGREE

If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the T&M Contractor has unreasonably failed to agree during negotiations on many Task Orders, the Government may terminate the contract, subject to the satisfactory completion of all previously executed Task Orders.

VI. SALARY RATES, OVERHEAD AND PROFIT

A. Direct salary rates shall be the actual rates as of the date of award.

B. Profit for the type of projects proposed for the life of the contract can be anticipated and made a single percentage.

C. The purpose for having predetermined the salary rates, overhead rates, and profit is to limit Task Order negotiations.

VII. GOVERNMENT NEEDS

The Government is under no obligation to issue Task Orders in connection with this contract, unless the Government subsequently determines a special need for the services of the T&M Contractor. At its own discretion, the Government may perform the services or similar services itself or employ others separately to perform them.

VIII. CONTRACT ITEM

Task Orders under this contract may be mutually signed by the T&M Contractor and the Contracting Officer at any time within the contract period, provided that the total contract amount and the maximum contract amount for one project are not exceeded. The actual performance of the work may extend beyond the contract period.

IX. RENEWAL

This contract may be renewed at the completion of the first and subsequent years, but, under no circumstances, is the contract to exceed five (5) years in duration.

X. SUBMISSIONS

Each Task Order will establish a schedule for deliverables in the SOW. Failure by the T&M Contractor to diligently prosecute his work to successfully meet the required delivery dates will be sufficient grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract. The completion dates may be extended in the event performance is delayed due to causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the T&M Contractor as determined by the Contracting Officer.

XI. STANDARD SERVICES

A. The T&M Contractor shall:

1. Review and recommend to the Government the approval or rejection of shop drawings, samples, work plans, submittals, equipment lists, and data applicable during the abatement period.

2. Report directly to the VA and shall ensure the construction contractor and the construction contractor’s subcontractors adhere to the abatement and testing requirements of the contract.

3. Furnish progress reports of the work daily (i.e. Employee/Vendor Service Report or ESR). Daily Log to include personnel onsite, work completed, inspections, samples taken. Minimum information on ESR shall include:

a. Name of Contractor.

b. Name of Field Service Employee (FSE) who performed services.

c. Contractor service ESR number/log number.

d. Date, time (starting and ending), equipment downtime, and hours on-site.

e. VA purchase order number.

f. Work completed to include location, equipment and materials used.

g. Signatures of the FSE performing the services and the VA employee who witnessed the services described.

4. Closely coordinate work performed with the related work of the General Contractor, abatement sub-contractor, the abatement sub-contractor’s T&M specialist and Government staff personnel (Safety Department, Asbestos-Team).

5. Promptly report to the COR and Contracting Officer any ambiguities or discrepancies found in the project requirements, criteria, or documents, involving T&M Contractor work or the work of the Government.

6. Visit the project sites, hold (telephone) conferences and discussions with the Government representatives, and take such other action as may be necessary to complete the work as detailed in the SOW for each Task Order.

7. Review General Contractor’s abatement reports and final manifests to assist the VA in determining final abatement quantities.

8. Report results from testing activities to the VA according to the below Turn Around Time (TAT) standards:

a. Sample Analysis Air (asbestos): Report in 24-hours or less

b. Verbal Reports shall be provided once T&M Contractor receives results. Written report shall be completed within 7-10 days after results are received.

9. Provide a Final Report, including and incorporating VA Form 0018 “Industrial Hygiene Sampling Data” tabbed in the following format:

a. Executive Summary

b. Purpose/Problem Statement

c. Inspection results and recommendations for contractor to correct or accomplish

d. Sampling and Analytical Methods

e. Sampling Locations and Agents

f. Sampling Results by Location and Individual

g. OSHA, American Association of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), or National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommendations, on Exposure Levels

h. Conclusions and Recommendations

B. The Government shall:

1. Furnish a Task Order SOW specifying the specific services to be performed by the T&M Contractor.

2. Provide background information (drawings, specifications, quantities, submittals, RFIs, abatement schedule, contractor contact information [GC, abatement contractor and abatement contractor T&M specialist]) or other information as requested by the T&M Contractor.

3. Review and comment on all material delivered to the Government as part of each Task Order.

4. Obtain bids, award contracts, provide final approvals of materials and submittals, and administer and inspect the construction when required.

5. Plan to issue Task Order Notice to Proceed in conjunction with GC mobilization to not impact the General Contractor’s schedule.

XII. KEY PERSONNEL

The T&M Contractor shall employ the required professional personnel to perform the services required under this contract and each Task Order. Work shall not be sub-contracted without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. No substitution will be made without the advance written approval of the Contracting Officer and the T&M Contractor shall provide a written explanation of the necessity for the change. No increase in salary rates will be allowed when personnel substitution is authorized.

XIII. FEE AND PAYMENT

A. The Government shall pay the T&M Contractor for all services and materials outlined in this contract. The actual fee will be established by subsequently issued Task Orders.

B. Task Order fees are based on the Price Schedule for Services and unit costs are based on the Turn Around Times to provide deliverables.

C. No Task Order for a specific individual project shall exceed $100,000. Task Order minimum amount shall be $2,000.

D. The fee for each Task Order shall be paid based on the percentage of services completed and approved by the Government. Completion of Task Orders shall constitute final payment for all services furnished in connection with the Task Order under this contract.

E. The T&M Contractor shall furnish the Government with a release of all claims against the Government, other than such claims as the T&M Contractor may expect for each Task Order issued. In this instance the amount of each expected claim shall be clearly and accurately described by the T&M Contractor to the Contracting Officer.

XIV. TRAVEL

Travel required to be performed in connection with a Task Order (mobilizations, site visits for survey/investigative services, meetings, or inspections) shall be included in the detailed cost breakdown on VA Form 10-6298. All other travel expenses shall be without additional expense to the Government.

XV. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

During the performance of this contract, the T&M Contractor shall not disseminate any information concerning the specific Task Orders without prior approval of the Government.

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S06 – 36C25223R0084 0004 Page 10 of 17

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL TESTING & MONITORING SERVICES

PROJECT 695-19-132, CONSTRUCT WOMEN’S CLINIC

The purpose of this contract is to provide the VA with a certified third-party ACM testing and monitoring contractor for an upcoming construction project at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. The Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) Testing & Monitoring contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, management, and equipment necessary to provide asbestos containing materials abatement testing and monitoring for construction project 695-19-132, Construct Women’s Clinic, 111 Building 1st Floor B North as defined in the below Statement of Work (SOW).

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. TESTING AND MONITORING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Should conform with services required in the Base IDIQ.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVCIES

a. The intent of this Environmental Service Contract will be to provide standard environmental samplings, inspections, testing, oversight, and monitoring services during the hazardous materials (asbestos) remediation (abatement) performed as part of the Construct Women’s Clinic construction contract. These services are abbreviated as “T&M” subsequently in this document. Professional Industrial Hygienist services meeting this requirement shall be provided during the asbestos remediation contractor’s scheduled abatement work. The Government shall notify the contractor of the need for these professional ACM testing and monitoring services at least two weeks before the abatement work is to commence. The work will take place at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Building 111 Main Hospital, 1st floor B-wing North. This was the location of the original kitchen. All the original MEP systems are still in place in this area. Most are being removed. All walls, flooring and ceilings are being removed.

b. The T&M contractor shall familiarize themselves with the contract specifications regarding this project and ensure that abatement and testing & monitoring services meet these requirements. Pay close attention to the phasing of the demolition and construction. The demolition and installation of MEP systems may require work to be performed in the occupied Basement areas below the new clinic.

c. The contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, and personnel necessary to accomplish this work as defined in the scope of work below and in the drawings attached. This work shall be performed in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) & United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, and VA Guidelines.

2. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

a. The VA’s ACM T&M contractor will report directly to the VA and shall ensure the construction contractor and the construction contractor’s subcontractors adhere to the abatement and testing requirements of the contract. A construction General Contractor has been awarded a separate and corresponding construction contract which will include abatement of ACM materials as well as testing and monitoring reporting directly to the abatement contractor. The ACM T&M contractor under this contract is prohibited from being subcontracted by the General Contractor for abatement or testing and monitoring for this project.

b. It is anticipated that the construction contractor will mobilize September 2023. Once approved, the construction schedule will be shared with the ACM T&M contractor for coordination and scheduling activities. The construction contract shall begin with demolition and abatement activities. The VA intends to issue NTP to the T&M contractor in conjunction with mobilization to not impact the General Contractor’s schedule. The T&M contractor shall coordinate abatement testing and monitoring activities with the General Contractor and the General Contractor’s abatement subcontractor. The construction contract is bound by the following phases/milestones:

i. Notice to Proceed is planned to be issued July 26, 2023.

ii. Pre-Construction Period (submittals) shall be complete within 60 days of NTP.

iii. VA Submittal Review Period shall be complete within 90 days of NTP.

c. Per the General Contractor’s schedule, demolition and abatement activities should be completed within two months of mobilization. Likewise, the T&M contractor’s testing and monitoring activities shall conclude by the same date. The final report shall be submitted within 30 days of the construction contractor’s completion of the project’s demolition and abatement services.

3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH WOMEN’S CLINIC

a. The construction contractor’s asbestos/hazardous materials abatement contractor shall remove all identified hazardous materials in compliance with applicable codes and laws.

b. Abatement testing and monitoring services are required for the duration of the abatement/demolition.

c. Abatement testing and monitoring is required for:

i. The removal of ACM in flooring mastic (approximately 1,336 square feet).

ii. The removal of ACM in wall mortar/grout associated with ceramic wall tile (approximately 450 square feet)

iii. The removal of unforeseen mud fittings on fiberglass insulated lines (approximately 120 fittings).

d. Based on the age of Building 111, it is assumed lead paint is within the project area. However, lead abatement or T&M activities are not required. The demolition contractor shall employ lead stabilization prior to demolition activities and all debris materials shall be disposed of appropriately. The T&M contractor shall have no lead abatement/oversight during these services.

e. Review the attached Hazardous Materials Floor Plan (HA101) for more information on the construction contractor’s abatement requirements.

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. The Testing & Monitoring contractor must provide at least one (1) qualified Professional Industrial Hygienist (PIH) and the necessary support personnel to perform the requirements of this solicitation.

2. The term PIH is a government-specific term meaning an individual who has professional experience as a practicing industrial hygienist and meet the flowing minimum qualifications.

a. Meet the following requirements to become a Certified Industrial Hygienist:

i. 4-year bachelor’s degree with STEM requirements,

ii. At least 12 academic semester credits of Industrial Hygiene coursework from a college or university, or 240 contact hours from a continuing-education provider,

iii. At least 2 contact hours of ethics training

b. For the purposes of this contract and each subsequent Task Order, it is required that this PIH have a State of Wisconsin certification as an asbestos inspector and supervisor. This must be documented in the proposal (include copy of State Certification).

c. Meets OSHA's definition of a "competent person" under 29 CFR 1926.1101(b).

d. Has experience with IAQ/Environmental projects of similar complexity and size.

e. Has completed formal training in respiratory protection, hazardous waste management, project management, and performing environmental assessments.

f. Provide support staff and backup capacity to provided adequate level of support throughout the performance of contract work.

g. The PIH must have performed a minimum of three (3) environmental assessments, performed abatement construction monitoring for a minimum of three (3) projects, conducted the final inspection and clearance testing for a least three (3) projects – all of these must be of similar size and complexity.

3. Laboratory testing shall be completed by an AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) accredited laboratory. Bulk sampling shall be completed by a NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) approved laboratory.

4. The Government reserves the right to approve or disapprove personnel based on the position requirements stated in the proposal.

5. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over contractor employees performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the contractor, not the Government. The contractor, in turn shall be accountable to the Government for contractor employees.

6. The contractor may not conduct abatement or testing and monitoring services for the construction contractor in performance of this project.

5. TASKS, REPORTS, AND FINAL REPORT

a. Testing and Monitoring contractor tasks are detailed in Specification Section 02 82 11 – Traditional Asbestos Abatement, Section 2.2 – Monitoring, Inspection, and Testing and are summarized below:

a. Establish background levels prior to initiation of abatement activities.

b. Perform continuous air monitoring, inspection and testing outside the regulated area during abatement work.

c. Perform unannounced visits to spot check overall compliance by the abatement contractor to the plans and specifications.

d. Support the COR in the review and evaluation of abatement contractor submittals, reports, or RFIs.

e. Perform a final inspection and testing of a decontaminated area after the abatement work.

f. Issue a formal certificate of decontamination for the project area as well as a final report.

b. Results from testing activities shall be provided to the VA within the below standards:

i. Sample Analysis Air

a. Asbestos: Less than 24 hours

b. All others: Less than 48 hours

ii. Verbal reports can be provided once contractor receives results. Written report should be completed within 7 to 10 days after results are received by contractor.

c. A daily written Employee/Vendor Service Report (ESR) shall be provided to the COR upon completion of each daily visit. This written report shall be submitted weekly, at a minimum and include sampling data results, as applicable. The report shall include a detailed description of the work completed and the reason for any delay (if occurring). In addition, each ESR must, at a minimum, document the information listed below legibly and in complete detail. Failure to provide written reports could result in delay of payments.

i. Name of Contractor.

ii. Name of Field Service Employee (FSE) who performed services.

iii. Contractor service ESR number/log number.

iv. Date, time (starting and ending), equipment downtime, and hours on-site.

v. VA purchase order number.

vi. Work completed to include location, equipment and materials used.

vii. Signatures of the FSE performing the services and the VA employee who witnessed the services described.

d. A final report will be required for this project. The report will follow this format:

i. Executive Summary

ii. Purpose/Problem Statement

iii. Inspection results and recommendations for contractor to correct or accomplish

iv. Sampling and Analytical Methods

v. Sampling Locations and Agents

vi. Sampling Results by Location and Individual

vii. OSHA, American Association of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), or National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommendations, or other reference on Exposure Levels

viii. Conclusions and Recommendations

e. The contractor will be required to complete and incorporate VA Form 0018, "Industrial Hygiene Sampling Data" into the final report. A copy of this form will be provided.

6. SCHEDULING OF WORK

a. Before commencement of work, the Testing & Monitoring contractor shall confer with the COR, the construction contractor, and the hazardous materials abatement contractor to coordinate and agree on a sequence of procedures; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and similar means of communications; location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for contractor employees; and the like (as applicable).

b. Contractor's delivery of service/delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum interference to Government operations and personnel. Abatement and Testing & Monitoring work will be accomplished during normal work hours (7:30 am to 4:30 pm) and during off-shift working hours. The VA estimates 70% of the work to be conducted during normal work hours and 30% of the work to be conducted during off shift working hours.

c. The work shall, so far as practicable, be done in definite sections or divisions, and confined to limited areas which shall take all precautions to ensure that no damage will result from his operations to private or public property.

d. The hazardous materials abatement contractor shall be responsible for providing all work site protective barriers and site control devices, and the testing & monitoring contractor shall inspect work site protective barriers. Any proposed traffic control methods shall be submitted to the COR for final approval. No area shall be completely closed to traffic without prior approval from the COR.

e. At the beginning of each working day, the contractors shall notify the COR, by email, of the location(s) of work to be accomplished that day.

7. HOURS OF OPERATION

a. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, excluding holidays.

b. Federal and National Holidays observed by the VAMC are:

New Year's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day M L King's Birthday President's Day Juneteenth Columbus Day Veterans Day

c. Also included would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday.

d. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a legal holiday.

8. CONTRACTOR ACCESS

a. The area wherein work is to be performed (Women’s Clinic) under this contract will not be occupied by VA services during abatement and testing & monitoring services. Removal of debris, however, will require the contractor to move through occupied corridors of an active hospital. The B-wing elevators will be available to the contractor for removal of construction waste. The movement of contractor personnel, his equipment, materials, and tools shall be confined to this area so as not to interfere with ongoing operations and prevent contamination to adjacent areas.

b. The T&M Contractor shall not be allowed access to the VA Network or VA sensitive information.

c. Any computer systems employed by the Contractor shall meet VA password requirements and shall not connect to the VA Network.

END OF SOW

SOW ATTACHMENTS

4a. Women’s Clinic Drawings Partial Set

Solicitation Attachments:

See attached document: S06 - Wage Determination Rev 06302023.

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