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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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Contractor

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach

CA

90815 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach

CA

90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26224R0117 07-02-2024

X X X

X a). This amendment is issued to delete RFQ #36C26224Q1407 in its entirety and replace with RFP #36C26224R0117.

b). Proposals are due July 08, 2024 at 12:00 PM PDT. No Change in proposal date and time.

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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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE

OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERE

D CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendmen t, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Contractor

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-03-2024 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26224R0117 07-02-2024

X X X

X a). This amendment is issued to delete RFQ #36C26224Q1407 in its entirety and replace with RFP #36C26224R0117.

b). Proposals are due July 08, 2024 at 12:00 PM PDT. No Change in proposal date and time.

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OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C26224R0117 07/02/2024 Alfreda Hunter 909-583-6988 07-08-2024

12:00 PM

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36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 X X 561720 $22 Million N/A X 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

Janitorial Service for Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Chula Vista Vet Center, 180 Otay Lakes Road Bonita, CA 91902.

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C262 – Alfreda Hunter Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

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B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND PRICE:

Contractor shall provide janitorial services to VA San Diego Chula Vista Vet Center. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to perform services in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW).

BASE YEAR: 15 JULY 2024 thru 14 JULY 2025

OPTION YEAR ONE: 15 JULY 2025 thru 14 JULY 2026

OPTION YEAR TWO: 15 JULY 2026 thru 14 JULY 2027

OPTION YEAR THREE: 15 JULY 2027 THRU 14 JULY 2028

OPTION YEAR FOUR: 15 JULY 2028 THRU 14 JULY 2029

AGGREGIATE TOTAL:

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK:

1. The VA San Diego Chula Vista Vet Center requires a Contractor to provide all labor, supervision, supplies, equipment, and transportation necessary to perform the work specified herein. Contractor is not responsible for cleaning individual workstations. The estimated square footage of this facility is 3,835. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the entrance/exit of the building.

2. ADDRESS OF FACILITY. Contractor shall provide services at the following physical address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego: Chula Vista Vet Center 180 Otay Lakes Road Suite 108 Bonita, CA 91902

3. DAILY CLEANING: The Contractor shall accomplish the following cleaning tasks each day. Between 8:00am and 10:00am. The facility's appearance must fully meet the sanitary and aesthetic requirements. This includes but not limited to unisex bathroom, staff break room, and lobby.

a. Maintain floors. All floors, except carpeted areas, shall be swept, dust mopped, damp mopped, wet mopped, as needed, to ensure they have a uniform, clean appearance and free from dirt, debris, dust, scuff marks, heel marks, other stains and discoloration, and other foreign matter. Baseboards, corners, and wall/floor edges shall also be cleaned. All floor maintenance solutions shall be removed from baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, etc. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items. All moved items shall be returned to their original and proper position.

b. Remove Trash. Trash containers shall be emptied, cleaned, and returned to their initial location. Boxes, cans, and paper placed near a trash receptacle shall be removed. All plastic trash receptacle liners shall be replaced. The trash shall be collected by the Contractor and delivered to the designated trash storage area. Trash receptacles shall be left clean, free of foreign matter, and free of odors. The contractor shall provide trash receptacle liners.

c. Clean Interior Glass/Mirrors. Clean all interior glass, including glass in doors, partitions, and windows. After glass cleaning, there shall be no traces of film, dirt, smudges, water, or other foreign matter.

d. Clean Drinking Fountains. Clean and disinfect all porcelain and polished metal surfaces, including the orifices and drain, as well as exterior surfaces of fountain. Drinking fountains shall be free of streaks, stains, spots, smudges, scale, and other obvious soil.

e. Vacuum Carpets. Vacuum carpeted areas. After vacuuming, the carpeted area shall be free of all visible dirt, debris, litter, and other foreign matter. Spots shall be removed by carpet manufacturer’s approved methods as soon as noticed. All damage and any unremovable stains shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

f. Vacuum and Clean Floor Mats. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of interior and exterior floor mats. Vacuum interior floor mats and sweep exterior floor mats. After vacuuming or cleaning, mats shall be free of all visible lint, litter, soil, and other foreign matter. Soil and moisture underneath mats shall be removed and mats returned to their normal location.

g. Restrooms. Clean and disinfect all surfaces of sinks, toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories, dispensers, plumbing fixtures and other such surfaces, using a germicidal detergent. Remove scale from toilet bowls and urinals, the entire surface shall be free from stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains. Disinfect all surfaces or partitions, stall walls, stall doors, and wall areas adjacent to wall mounted lavatories, urinals, and toilets. Unclog toilets (when needed). If toilet do not unclog, the COR shall be notified immediately. Wipe all mirrors clean removing all dirt, smudges, water spots, and other foreign matter. Clean, damp mop and sanitize floors. Replenish supplies (paper towels, toilet paper, toilet seat covers and liquid soap). The contractor shall provide paper towels and toilet paper.

h. Clean and Disinfect. Completely clean and disinfect all surfaces of sinks, toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories, dispensers, plumbing fixtures, partitions, doors, walls, and other surfaces, using a germicidal detergent. After cleaning, receptacles shall be free of deposits, dirt, streaks, and odors.

i. Disinfect. Sanitize all surfaces of partitions, stalls, stall doors, entry doors, (including handles, kick plates, ventilation grates, metal guards, etc.), and wall areas adjacent to wall mounted lavatories, urinals, and toilets.

4. WEEKLY CLEANING:

a. Scrubbing of Floors. The breakrooms and restrooms floors shall be scrubbed weekly.

b. General Spot Cleaning. Perform spot cleaning as needed. Spot cleaning includes, but is not limited to removing, or cleaning smudges, fingerprints, marks, streaks, spills, etc., from washable surfaces of all walls, partitions, vents, doors, door guards, door handles, push bars, kick plates, light switches, temperature controls, light covers and fixtures. After spot cleaning, the surface shall have a clean, uniform appearance, free of streaks, spots, and other evidence of soil.

c. General Dusting. All horizontal and vertical surfaces must be dusted or cleaned to eliminate dust collection.

5. MONTHLY CLEANING:

a. Descale Toilet Bowls, and Urinals. Descaling shall be performed monthly as a minimum, and as often as needed, to keep areas free of scale, soap films, and other deposits. After descaling, surfaces shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains.

b. Sweep and Mop Floor. After sweeping and mopping, the entire floor surface, including grout, shall be free from litter, dirt, dust, and debris. Grout on wall and floor tiles shall be free of dirt, scum, mildew, residue, etc. Floors shall have a uniform appearance without streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of soil, stain, film, or standing water. Moveable items shall be tilted or moved to sweep and damp mop underneath. Floors shall be scrubbed, as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and a clean, uniform appearance, includes the kitchen area.

c. Stock Restroom Supplies. Contractor shall ensure restrooms are stocked sufficiently so that supplies including soap dispensers do not run out. The contractor/vendor will provide paper towels, toilet paper and trash receptacle liners. Supplies shall be stored in designated areas. No overstocking shall be allowed. If supplies run out before the next service date, contractor shall refill within 24 hours. Contractor shall notify the COR when supplies are low.

6. EMERGENCY CLEANING:

Emergency or Special Event Cleaning Services. Upon notification by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the contractor shall perform emergency or special event cleaning required in any area or room covered under this contract. Contractor shall begin emergency work, as determined by the COR within 24 hours of notification, which may be verbal. The emergency or special event cleaning service shall be priced as an hourly rate per the schedule of services and price in Section A.2.

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES:

a. Dispensers for paper towels, dispensers for toilet paper, dispensers for soap, dispensers for sanitizers, dispensers for seat covers. Toilet seat covers, anti-microbial hand soap, regular hand soap, hand sanitizer, toilet bowl cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, descaler, a vacuum, a mop bucket and batteries for all dispensers.

b. Storage Areas. The Government will provide the space (i.e., Supply Closet) for the contractor use as supply and equipment storage spaces, including housekeeping closets. No alterations shall be made to these facilities. Upon completion or termination of the contract, the contractor shall return all Government furnished facilities and furnishings in the same condition and quality as received, fair wear and tear excepted.

c. Utilities and Services. The Government will furnish water, electricity, and sewer as may be required to perform work under the contract at no cost to the contractor. Utilities will be provided at existing outlets.

d. All repairs to the facility not due to the Contractor's negligence shall be the Agency's responsibility.

e. All repairs to the facility investigated and agreed that it is due to the Contractor’s negligence shall be charged and reimbursed to the Agency.

f. Removal of trash and waste from containers (e.g. dumpsters).

g. Supplies, Materials, and Equipment. The Government shall provide the following materials to be used by the Contractor only in performing the services required by this contract:

· New or replacement dispensers for paper towels, dispensers for toilet paper, dispensers for soap, dispensers for sanitizers, dispensers for seat covers, and dispensers for hand lotion.

8. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS:

The Contractor shall furnish and maintain all cleaning/ maintenance equipment required to complete all phases of the job requirements ensuring that the areas are properly cleaned and neat in appearance at all times. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all cleaning chemicals supplies that have been approved by the COR. The Contractor shall provide the following:

· Mops/Mop Handles

· High Dust Cloths/Handles and Cleaning Rags

· All Types of Gloves (for Housekeepers

· Mop and Mop Heads

· Brooms

· Dusters

· Safety Goggles

9. APPROVAL OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:

a. Materials shall comply with Government fire and safety regulations. No materials bearing an Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) red label shall be used. Proposed supplies and equipment for which specifications are not provided herein must be of commercial quality and must be of a suitable type or grade for the required housekeeping task. This list shall be a part of the Contractor's instructions and procedures manual. Any new item of material, supplies, or equipment shall be submitted to the CO or COR for review prior to use at the VA.

b. No supplies shall be left unattended and should be kept locked up when not in use.

c. Supplies to be stored not higher than 18 inches from ceiling sprinklers.

d. Abrasives. Steel wool, abrasive metal cleaners, or any other cleaning supplies or equipment, which could cause damage to Government property, shall not be used.

10. EQUIPMENT STANDARDS:

a. Sanitation. All original and replacement equipment introduced into the VA shall be in proper working order, as specified by the equipment manufacturer, and shall be cleaned with a disinfectant detergent free of soil prior to introduction into the VA. All equipment removed from a designated use area shall be cleaned with a disinfectant detergent prior to its removal from and reintroduction into the area. Equipment must be kept clean and in good working order throughout the term of the contract.

b. Electrical Equipment. All electrically operated equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved.

c. Bumper Guards. All wheeled and movable equipment shall be equipped with protective, non-marking wheels and rubber bumpers or guards. No part of the equipment, except handles, shall protrude beyond the rubber bumpers. Bumpers and guards shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Equipment with improper bumpers or guards shall be removed from service immediately and shall not be used until repaired. Any repairs to Government prope1ty required as a result of improperly protected equipment shall be made at the Contractor's expense.

11. MOP HEADS:

a. Cleaning of mop heads shall not be accomplished on the VA premises. All mop heads shall be treated as if contaminated.

b. All mop heads shall be clean and free of odor.

12. OIL-BASED TREATMENTS:

Contractor shall not use oil based treatments on floors. Chemical treatments shall not have a "flash point" of less than 330°F, and shall be free of specifiable matter. Chemical treatments shall not heat spontaneously under service conditions. Total treatment residue in mop heads shall not exceed 28 percent by weight and shall contain no carbon residue.

13. CLOTH USED FOR DUSTING AND SWEEPING:

Dusting and sweeping cloths shall be tubular cotton with 18 percent to 22 percent by weight, and shall be non-oil impregnated. The impregnation compound shall meet UL specifications and requirements relative to safety from combustibility, shall have an affinity for dust, and shall be registered with the EPA.

14. VACUUM CLEANERS:

a. The Chula Vista Vet Center will provide a vacuum cleaner.

15. CARTS:

a. Carts shall have a low platform for mop buckets, mop wringer, and other gear, with compartments for tools and cleaning supplies, trash collection device and lockable. Mops shall fit on the cart so that mop heads do not protrude above the top of the cart. Carts shall fit in assigned storage closets.

b. Carts shall be free of debris and clutter. Clean in appearance and serviceable.

16. TRASH COLLECTION CONTAINERS:

Contractor shall furnish a collection container to be used for the overall trash pickup throughout the interior of the facility. Containers shall be rigid with a smooth interior finish and shall be equipped with a snug fitting cover and hard rubber, non-marking, silent-running casters. All trash containers shall meet the Government fire regulations. These containers shall be of such size that they do not block passageways or prevent building evacuation.

17. MOP BUCKETS:

The Chula Vista Vet Center will provide a mop bucket.

18. TOOLS:

All mops. brooms, and sweeping tools, which are equipped with handles of over 48 inches in length, shall be capped with non-marking rubber, vinyl, or plastic tips to prevent the marking or scarring of walls or other surfaces.

19. SIGNS:

All cleaning signage (i.e., floor care, restrooms, etc.) shall contain easily understood directions and guidance in English.

20. HANDLING OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:

Specific routine infection control requirements are as follows:

a. All containers of cleaning chemicals and similar products shall be marked with a factory label, to identify contents, and all other labels shall be removed or defaced. Materials bearing Department of Transportation red labels shall not be used.

b. Contractor furnished supplies and equipment not in immediate use shall be stored in designated storage areas provided by the Government.

c. Supplies (e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, trash receptacle liners) shall be transported in carts designed for supply movement (e.g., housekeeping carts), not in trash barrels, nor mop buckets, all materials not immediately in use shall be properly stored in designated storage spaces provided by the Government.

21. SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS):

The Contractor shall furnish the VA with SDS sheets for all chemicals that are used at the ACC. This list shall be kept current at all times. This information is required by the VA for emergency treatment in the event of ingestion of and/or contact with the material by humans, and is required by OSHA regulations. Contractor must maintain a binder of all SDS sheets on site for use and inspection at all times.

22. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT:

a. Discipline. The Contractor shall take prompt, appropriate action in all instances of employee behavior that may reflect adversely upon the Government. The Contractor shall furnish to the COR, for review, a written report of corrective action taken in those instances where an infraction of a Government regulation has been reported and substantiated.

b. Communication, All Contractor employees, must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

c. Standards of Conduct. While on duty and executing the specifications of this contract, Contractor employees are prohibited from using and/or possessing alcohol, firearms and prohibited items. Non-compliance with this requirement, confirmed by the COR, shall be grounds for immediate removal of the Contractor employee from the VA and baring the individual from performing further work under this contract. Contractor employee shall be required to provide customer service consistent with that of the VA's mission.

23. UNIFORMS:

All employees shall wear Contractor provided standard uniforms, including pants, shirts and blouses which are clearly identifies contractor name. Sandals or other open-toed shoes shall not be worn.

24. IDENTIFICATION BADGES:

All personnel shall display identification badges, except for protective clothing, which shall include the employee's full name and Contractor's full name.

25. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:

When required the Contractor personnel shall wear special protective clothing and shoe covers while working in designated areas.

26. PERSONAL HYGIENE:

Contractor personnel shall be free of odor and wear a clean uniform at all times when in public areas. Fingernails shall be clean and free of dirt, and hair shall be neatly trimmed and combed.

27. EATING AND SMOKING:

Eating or smoking by Contractor personnel are permitted only in designated areas.

28. PHYSICAL SECURITY:

a. The Contractor shall be provided keys or allowed access to all rooms requiring housekeeping services. The Government may choose to accompany Contractor personnel when in certain secured areas. Keys provided to the Contractor shall not be duplicated or removed from the VA premises. The Government at the Contractor's expense shall replace any keys lost by Contractor personnel. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys on that lock system will be replaced by the Government, and the total replacement cost shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. If a key to a single area is lost, the Government will replace the lock for that area, and the total replacement cost shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall immediately report the occurrence of a lost key to the COR.

b. Securing Spaces. Contractor employees shall not allow anyone to use any key in their possession. They shall not open locked areas to permit entrance by persons other than Contractor employees performing assigned duties. All areas that are to be locked shall not be left unattended during the cleaning process and shall be relocked by Contractor personnel after completion of housekeeping duties. Contractor personnel shall turn off all lights in all unoccupied areas.

29. GENERAL SECURITY:

a. Passes and Badges. All Contractor personnel requiring access to the VA shall obtain employee identification badges required by the Government. Prior to the start of this contract the Contractor shall submit to the COR the names of all personnel performing work on this contract and all information required to prepare identification badges for all Contractor personnel. The Government will issue these badges without charge to the Contractor. Contractor employees shall wear the Government furnished badge on the front of their outer clothing, except for protective clothing. When an employee leaves the Contractor's employment, the Contractor shall return all identification badges and passes of the employee issued by the Government to the COR or security personnel upon completion of their employment.

b. Consequences of Illegal Activities. Contractor employees who are found in violation of Government security regulations shall be immediately removed and barred from performing further work under this contract.

c. Loitering. Contractor employees shall not loiter on the MAB grounds when in a non- duty status. After completing assigned work shifts, all Contractor personnel shall promptly depart the station.

30. SAFETY:

All work performed in delivering the services specified in this contract shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local safety regulations. The Contractor shall have a working knowledge of the following codes, standards, recommended practices, and manuals:

a. Public Law 91- 596, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Act of 1970 and current amendments.

b. National Fire Codes and Standards pertaining to the health care field developed by National Fire Protection Association, current listings.

c. VA Disaster Control Plan.

d. Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

e. Failure to Comply. Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with applicable safety directives, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken by the Contractor.

f. Emergency Treatment. The Government shall furnish only emergency first aid treatment to Contractor employee who may suffer on-the-job injuries.

31. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Contractor employees shall not place mops, brooms, electrical cords, hoses, machines, and other equipment in traffic lanes or other locations in a manner that creates a safety hazard.

b. Contractor employees shall not use parallel wet mopping or cleaning procedures when the cleaning of public traffic areas (e.g.• lobbies and corridors) may result in a temporarily wet or slippery floor surface. Contractor employees shall accomplish floor cleaning such that at no time will it be necessary for staff personnel, or visitors to cross a wet floor to gain access to other areas of the VA. Contractor employees shall display warning signs in all areas where housekeeping operations may cause traffic obstruction or hazard to staff personnel or visitors.

c. Contractor employees shall interrupt their work at any time to allow the passage of staff personnel, visitors, equipment, or carts.

d. Contractor employees shall wear personal protective clothing and/or equipment when handling, pouring, or working with chemicals or cleaning agents, which may expose the employee to injury and/or occupational illness.

32. HOURS OF SERVICE/COVERAGE:

a. The Contractor shall perform janitorial services five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. exception for National Holidays (see below).

b. Contractor employee shall be present and working during the specified timeframes. The COR must approve any changes to the Contractor's schedule in advance.

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:

c. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a legal holiday by Government agencies. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also, included would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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