52.237-1 SITE VISIT.docx

E.3 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Offerors or quoters are required to contact Mr. Don A. Jasch to schedule a site visit on Tuesday, 08/24/2021 through Wednesday, 08/25/2021.

POC: Don A. Jasch 925-373-4700 Ext. 35158 650-285-9610 don.jasch2@va.gov Site Visit Special Instructions Contractors shall comply with the following:

1. All CDC guidelines, OSHA requirements, and local county directives regarding COVID-19 precautions.

1. Mandatory Screening:

1. VAPAHCS Staff will screen all individuals entering VAPAHCS facilities. Contractors are required to answer the following questions when entering the facility, failure to answer or an affirmative answer to any of these questions will result in denial of entry onto VAPAHCS:

i. In the past 24 hours, have you experienced a fever or feverish (chills or sweating), fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of smell or taste, sore throat, nausea vomiting or diarrhea?

ii. In the past 7 days, have you experienced coughing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing that is new or getting worse?

iii. In the past 24 hours, have you experienced runny nose or congestion that’s new, unrelated to allergies?

iv. Have you been exposed or in direct contact to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is awaiting test results?

v. Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days?

3. When entering buildings within VAPAHCS, Contractors are required to hand sanitize at established stations.

4. All Contractors are required to wear a face covering. Face coverings are normally cloth and are not considered PPE. The face covering must cover the mouth and nose, fit snugly, allow for breathing without restriction, and be laundered daily. Individuals should be informed to be careful when removing their face covering and not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering. Individuals should wash their hands immediately after removing their face covering.

5. SOCIAL DISTANCING

0. All workers must maintain minimum 6-foot (1.9 Meters) separation from other workers in all work activities.

0. No groups or gatherings shall be larger than 10 people keeping a minimum of 6-feet separation at all times.

0. If workers must perform work with less than 6-foot (1.9 Meters) distance between workers, workers must wear “surgical” type masks (or equal) and appropriate gloves for the work being performed. This PPE requirement is additional to normal PPE required for work on site, or task-specific PPE.

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