36C25819R0054-0002000.docx

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 05-20-2019 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25819R0054

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional information on the SOW regarding Kitchen Cleaning. The SOW will reflect changes to section "F. Handling/Cleaningof VA Furniture/Equipment" adding subsection # 16 Although Cleaning of kitchenettes, floors, surfaces, and trash removal was include d in the SOW the amendment will add more detailed informa t i on specific to the kitchen area and add cleaning of specific kitchen equipment.

No other changes were made.

Hal Robinson Contracting Officer

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F. HANDLING/CLEANING OF VA FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT

1. Tables and Equipment: the contractor shall be responsible for moving and returning the furniture to its original location when cleaning it, under it or behind it. Exam tables and equipment (except console), wheelchairs, gurneys, beds and examination tables and all other furniture and equipment shall be cleaned.

2. Damage: the contractor shall perform all work so as to preclude damage or disfigurement of furniture and/or building structure(s). The contractor shall repair, at contractor’s sole cost, any damage caused by its employees to any part of the building or equipment or any area covered by this contract.

3. Description of Cleaning Performance Expectations: the contractor shall ensure the NMVAHCS facilities continuously present a clean, neat, and welcoming appearance to our veterans and visitors for the areas they are responsible for.

4. Non-Carpeted Floors (Hard Floors: Vinyl Tile, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Concrete, etc.): the contractor shall maintain floors free of grit, soil, dust, scuff and heel marks, stains, spills, debris, litter, and other foreign matter by effective cleaning methods. Cleaning shall be accomplished by the most appropriate method (vacuum, sweep, dust mop, damp mop, spot clean, etc.) and with proper cleaning solutions and equipment for the specific floor type, per manufactures specifications. After cleaning, floor surfaces to include grout shall have a uniform, clean appearance without streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of soil, stain, film, or standing water. Baseboards, corners, and wall/floor edges shall also be clean. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other easily moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items and returned to their original and proper position after cleaning.

5. Carpeted Floors: carpets shall be maintained free of soil, dirt, debris, litter, and other foreign matter by effective cleaning methods. Any spots and/or spills shall be removed by the carpet manufacturer’s approved methods or other commercially accepted practices as soon as noticed. All tears, burns, and unraveling shall be brought to the attention of the COR. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other easily moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items and returned to their original and proper position after cleaning.

6. Stairways/Elevators/Handicap Lifts: all floors and surfaces shall be cleaned. Stair guards, handrails, wall caps, and baseboards shall be free from dust, dirt, grease and grime. The contractor shall remove all marks, dirt, smudges, scuffs, and other foreign matter from walls and adjoining stairwell walls, up to 72 inches in height from stair tread level, to provide or maintain a clean, uniform appearance.

7. Clean Floor (Walk-Off) Mats: vacuum and/or clean interior and exterior floor mats. Mats shall be free of all visible lint, litter, debris, soil, and other foreign matter. Soil and moisture underneath mats shall be removed, and mats returned to their normal location.

8. Trash Collection/Removal/Sharps removal: all trash will be removed from each area at a minimum of twice a day. Trash bags will be tied up and trash put in appropriate container for disposal. The contractor shall collect and dispose of all trash from these locations to prevent foul odors, or bags leaking or tearing leaving an infection control issue. Trash cans themselves shall be kept clean and free of dirt, stains and debris. The contractor is responsible for replacement of plastic trash bags. Towards the end of the day, all trash collected for facility shall be transported to outside trash containers as indicated by COR. All sharps containers that have reached the designated fill line shall be removed and put in a designated area to be emptied by another contractor as designated by the COR or designee.

9. Drinking Fountains: drinking fountains will be cleaned to be free of water marks and any other debris or encrustations. The water fountains are to be polished including the orifices and drain, as well as the exterior stainless-steel surfaces. Low water pressure or inoperative drinking fountains will be reported to facility staff or designee as discovered.

10. Dusting: the contractor shall dust in responsibility areas. Low dusting includes surfaces within 6 feet of the floor and must be free of dust, lint, cobwebs, and litter. High dusting includes surfaces above 6 feet up to Ceiling. Surfaces could include items such as tables, shelves, bookcases, storage lockers, window sills, hand rails, pictures, clocks, window blinds, ceiling fans, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) grills, patient lift equipment etc.

11. Interior/Exterior windows/ Glass: all glass in doors, partitions, walls, display cases, and directory boards shall show no traces of film, dirt, smudges, water, or other foreign matter.

12. Stock Facility: the contractor shall ensure facility and restroom supplies are sufficiently stocked so any provided supplies do not run out. Supplies shall be stored in designated areas as decided by the COR. If supplies run out prior to the next service date, the contractor shall refill within two hours of notification.

13. Bio Waste Removal: contractor shall remove all bio waste removal (red bags) and place them in designated waste removal containers as identified by the COR.

14. Counter Surfaces: all counter surfaces must be wiped down and cleaned. Exceptions to this are surfaces that appear to have employee work visible. If the surface has visible personal work or tools/equipment, the contractor must avoid contact with any appliances that are visible.

15. Laundry: all soiled linen will be removed and placed in the soil linen room to be cleaned by NMVAHCS facility personnel. All soiled laundry items that are removed will also need to be replaced with clean laundry ones.

16. Kitchen and Kitchenettes: There is only one large kitchen and two kitchenettes which will require floor cleaning of area, horizontal surfaces, trash removal, and cleaning of interior/exterior of cooking equipment to include Microwaves, Refrigerators and Ovens. NOTE: the inside of ovens will not be required to be cleaned only the exterior.