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Attachment #2 Supplies, Materials and Equipment

1. SUPPLIES: The following is a list of current supply dispensers and suppliers used at the Modesto OPC. The following 3M Cleaning Chemical Products (Brand name or equal) are the only authorized products the Contractor shall use to perform the tasks in this contract.

1.1 1L 3M Glass Cleaner Concentrate

1.2 23H Neutral Quat Disinfectant Cleaner Concentrate

1.3 44L 3M Bathroom Cleaner Concentrate

1.4 Soft pull paper towels and Emotion

1.5 Coreless toilet tissue

1.6 3M Quat #25 (cleaner disinfectant)

1.7 Bathroom Cleaner #4 (Toilet bowel cleaner)

1.8 3M #8 (General purpose cleaner)

1.9 2000 mil and 1000 mil Go-Jo Provon Medicated Soap with Tricoslan (No substitutions)

1.10 Bio-Hazard red bags, large, 1.5mil must state bio-hazard in English and Spanish, 33x40 and 40x47

1.11 Bio-Hazard red bags, small, 1.5mil must state bio-hazard in English and Spanish, 24x24

1.12 Bio-Hazard red bags, small, 1.5mil must state bio-hazard in English and Spanish, 41x30.5

1.13 Large Clear bags- 33x40 1.5mil

1.14 Small Clear bags- 24x24 1.5mil

2. Products other than those listed above must be approved by the COR.

3. Materials: All materials used in the performance of services under this contract shall be in compliance with industry standards, local, State, and Federal laws and shall be used in accordance with manufactures’ recommendations. Materials shall only be used for intended purposes and will be stored and utilized in accordance with industry standards. The Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in each janitorial closet for any materials being used to ensure the safety of the occupants and employees.

4. Steel wool, abrasive metal cleaners, or any other cleaning material or supply that could cause damage to Government Property is prohibited. Additionally, alcohol, ammonia, bleach, and other ingredients that would produce any harsh, harmful or noxious odors or fumes shall not be used.

5. The Contractor’s equipment shall be compatible with existing sources of Government-furnished electrical power. Rotary floor polishing, buffing and scrubbing machines shall have new brush or pad drive assemblies made of nonporous materials.

6. All electrically operated equipment shall be equipped with hospital quiet-type motors, be third-wire grounded and equipped with an appropriate length of UL-approved three (3) conductor cord. Extension cords are prohibited.

7. All wheeled and mobile equipment shall be equipped with protective non-marking wheels and rubber bumpers or guards around the entire perimeter. No part of the equipment (except handles) shall protrude beyond the rubber bumpers.

8. The Contractor’s electrical powered equipment shall be inspected, and documentation kept, by the Contractor on an annual basis. Equipment may be rejected for use in the facility if unacceptable or considered unsafe by the COTR.

9. Disinfectant/Detergent: The disinfectant/detergent shall be currently Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved and registered as a pseudomonicidal, fungicidal, tuberculocidal, and viricidal at the recommended use dilution even in hard water of 400 PPM (CaCO3). The germicidal detergent shall be coupled with a non-phonelic-based environmental disinfectant. Use dilution confirmation tests and maintain a record of tests. Any germicidal detergents must be presented to the ICC for approval prior to use. Automatic dilution centers will be used.

10. Stripping Compound: This product shall be purely synthetic, nonionic, biodegradable, and contain no animal or vegetable soaps, abrasive, bleach, alcohol, ammonia, or other ingredients that would produce any harsh, harmful, or noxious odors or fumes, either in use or in storage. It shall be capable of completely removing all soap buildup and floor finish film (except for permacrylic epoxy poured type finishes).

11. Mop-Heads: Mop heads shall meet the requirements below. The Contractor shall be responsible for proper cleaning of all mop heads; and cleaning shall not be performed at the VA facility. Non-disposable mop heads shall be changed when soiled and laundered preferably on a daily basis.

11.1 Non-disposable mop heads shall be neutral in color, rayon, or cotton yarn.

11.2 Disposable mop heads may be made of non-woven fabric or lint-less fabric consisting of textile fibers, or a combination of fibers and yarn, and be transparent or neutral in color.

11.3 No dust mopping treatments are allowed.

12. Cloths, Impregnated: These cloths shall be tubular cotton with 18% to 22% non-oil impregnation by weight, and the impregnation compound must be registered with the EPA.

13. Bowl Cleaners Liquid Type, Triple Action: This product must clean, deodorize, and disinfect and is not noxious or produce irritating fumes when using; and have a minimum phenol coefficient of 6 (Food Drug Administration) of S Typhosa, and be suitable for toilet bowls and urinals only. It shall be fully inhibited to protect pipes and metal against corrosion. Products requiring a “Poison” label are not permitted.

14. Vacuum Cleaners:

14.1 All vacuum equipment shall have a hospital use microstatic impaction type filtration system, which will filter out dust and bacteria particles larger than 0.3” microns. All vacuum equipment shall meet “hospital quiet” criteria.

14.2 Dry vacuum cleaners shall be commercial type.

14.3 Upright vacuums shall be heavy duty and have a motor driven beater brush.

14.4 Backpack vacuum units used in stairwells and wet-vacuums, as components of combination scrubbers are exempt from the above.

18. Floor Polishers, Buffers and Scrubbers: Shall have a nonporous pad drive attachment surface. Only electrically powered units will be used.

19. Heavy Duty Deep Soil Extractor: This equipment shall be a commercial type, upright design, with agitator brush and motor, storage tank, compressor, dispenser, and shall have positive action vacuum.

20. Housekeeping Carts: May have a low platform for mop buckets, mop wringer, and other gear, with compartments for tools and cleaning supplies, and trash collection device. Mops shall fit on the cart with the mop heads down. Carts shall fit in storage closets. Housekeeping carts shall be lockable to prevent entry by patients. Housekeeping carts shall have rounded or non-marking rubber-covered corners to minimize damage to facility walls and interior furnishings. (Chemicals on the cart shall be clearly labeled and locked per Federal regulations.)

21. Trash Collection Containers: Shall be rigid collection containers with a smooth interior finish equipped with snug fitting covers and hard rubber non-marking silent running casters. All trash containers shall meet local fire regulations and have lids. Trash carts shall be of such size that they will not interfere with or block passageways for building evacuation. All trash collection containers and carts shall have rounded or non-marking rubber corners to minimize damage to the facility.

22. Mop Buckets: Shall have a double compartment and constructed of nonporous acid resistant, seamless material.

23. Signs: Shall contain easily understood directions and guidance, in two languages, English and Spanish.

24. Consumable Supplies: The Contractor shall furnish all consumable items.

25. Plastic Liners: For bio-hazardous waste and general refuse (administrative dry waste) shall be of an appropriate size and thickness to prevent breakage and/or spillage of waste. If breaks or leaks occur, the Contractor shall provide leak/break- resistant replacement liners at no additional cost to the Government.

26. Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): The Contractor shall not use a product containing Class I Ozone Depleting Substances in the performance of this contract.