S02 - Amendment to Solicitation 36C26226Q0886 0001.docx

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Marco Ramos marco.ramos1@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Safety Department

11301 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles Ca

DESCRIPTION

STATEMENT OF WORK

Asbestos, Lead Abatement and Mold Removal

1. Background

This requirement is for the removal and disposal of asbestos and mold contaminated carpeting, vinyl tile and mastic glue in Bldgs.114,113,115,218, 500, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Bldgs. 200, 201.

2. Scope

Contractor shall provide all Supervision, equipment, labor, transportation, and necessary materials and required certificates for the removal and disposal of asbestos, mold and lead containing flooring, wall materials in buildings 114,115,218,500, and Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Bldgs. 200, 201 located within the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System.

3. Place of Performance

VA Greater Los Angeles 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073 Bldg. 500: Rms:1617,2055,2055A,2058,2059,4080,4424,6017,6035, water fountains

Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center 16111 Plummer St North Hills, Ca 91343 Bldg. 200: 1st floor. Physical Therapy Hallway and Pharmacy, 3rd Floor hallway near Rm 3502 Bldg. 201: Front hallway

4. Period of Performance

Estimated: 7/1/26 – 6/30/27

5. Contractor Tasking:

5.1. Mold/Asbestos Removal

5.1.1. Contractor shall coordinate project planning to include room closures with the Safety office.

5.1.2. Contractor will remove, dispose and stabilize all asbestos, mold and lead containing material with required manifest documentation to be signed by safety office prior to disposal in above listed Bldgs.

5.1.3. Contractor shall follow included VAGLA Asbestos Management Standard Operating Procedures

1. B500 Room 2020 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 110sf

2. B500 Room 2021 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 110sf

3. B500 Room 2050 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 105sf

4. B500 Room 2270 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 225sf

5. B500 Room 3270 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 190sf

6. B500 Room 3271 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 225sf

8. B500 Room 4277 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 225sf

9. B500 Room 4645 All Lead Walls, 320sf

10. B500 Room 4658 All Lead Walls, 320sf

11. B500 Room 5243 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 225sf

12. B500 5 water Fountains various Locations, 300sf

13. B500 Room 6237 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 400sf

14. B500 Room 6238 Carpet/Vat/Mastic 145sf

15. SEP VA B201 Front Hallway Carpet/Mold/Vat/Mastic 125sf

16. Sep VA B200 1st floor Physical Therapy Hallway Side Mold behind wallpaper 1100sf

17. Sep VA B200 3dr floor hallway near room 3502 Mold behind wallpaper 120

5.1.4. Contractor will notify Safety staff, Program Point of Contact and VA Contracting immediately of any issues or additional work that needs to be done prior to commencing work.

5.1.5. Contractor shall provide all safety equipment, materials and labor within proper asbestos industry standards and regulatory agency requirements. Use of chemical solvents is prohibited. Bead blasting, shot blasting, water (amended water) blasting, and grinding with HEPA attachment vacuum is allowed. No 3-D applications for abatement allowed.

5.1.6. Contractor must use the following sheeting requirements: Sheeting: Walls, barriers, ceilings (1-layer 4mil flame retardant) and floors should be lined with two layers of plastic sheeting having a thickness of at least 6 mil flame retardants.

5.1.7. Contractor shall install hard or ridged walls on the exterior of all projects to be lined with double 6mil sheets of fire rated poly sheeting.

5.1.8. Contractor shall install a negative air, three stage decontamination area with hot and cold shower that meets Infection Control Risk Assessment for all mold/asbestos/lead regulated work areas and must follow attached Asbestos Management SOP

5.1.9. Contractor shall provide a third-party Industrial Hygienist, Certified Asbestos Consultant, Certified Site Surveillance Technician for monitoring of mold/asbestos. Lead: must be a California Department of Public Health Inspector/Assessor or Lead Sampling Technician and include a clearance inspection to the facility Point of Contact or designee prior to areas being returned to VA.

6. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria

6.1. The PPOC or Safety designee will oversee receipt, inspections, and accountability for duration of project.

6.2. If vendor damages any government property or items, vendor is to replace and repair or clean up at no Government cost.

6.3. Vendor will dispose of and ship all asbestos related material in proper containers to Department of Transportation standards. Disposable bags must be double 6mil poly plastic.

6.4. Vendor must provide the following required certificates, to Safety office prior to start of work:

Asbestos Worker Certs:

7. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act WORKER INITIAL (32HR), 8HR REFRESHER THEREAFTER

8. MEDICAL/RESPIRATOR FIT TEST

9. Occupational Safety & Health Agency General Worker Safety (10hr often referred to as OSHA 10 Lead:

1. BLOOD TEST/PHYSICAL

1. California Department of Public Health LEAD WORKER

Asbestos Supervisor:

1. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act CONTRACTOR/SUPERVISOR INITIAL (40HR), 8HR REFRESHER THEREAFTER

1. MEDICAL/RESPIRATOR FIT TEST

1. Occupational Safety & Health Agency 40hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification

1. Occupational Safety & Health Agency 30hr Asbestos Supervisor

3rd Party Hygienist (Can be any of the following, but must have the CAC cert):

Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC):

1. Asbestos Project Designer

1. Asbestos Management Planner

1. Asbestos Building Inspector

1. Asbestos Supervisor Certified Site Surveillance Tech (CSST):

1. Asbestos Building Inspector

1. Asbestos Supervisor Lead:

CDPH Inspector/Assessor or Lead Sampling Technician

10. Hours of Coverage and Holidays

All service will be performed during stipulated hours of coverage as requested by the PPOC.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following National holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as “Legal Federal official holidays”:

11. Schedule: Some locations are in the main hospital and scope of work will have to be scheduled for after hours and/or weekends.

12. Delegation of Authority

No additional service shall be provided without the approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) or his/her designee of this contract. The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the CO or his/her delegated representative acting within the limits of his/her authority.

13. Authorized Services

Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract. Before permitting and/or performing any service of a non-contract nature, the Contractor shall advise the CO of the reason (s) for the additional work and/or service. The Contractor is cautioned that only the CO or his/her designee may authorize additional service that are within the scope of this contract and that reimbursement shall not be made unless prior authorization is obtained from the CO. All changes to the contract shall be issued through a contract modification in writing from the CO to the contractor.

14. Parking Policy

It is the responsibility of contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of contractor’s personnel under any circumstances.

15. Badges

All contractor personnel shall be required to wear VA provided identification (I.D.) badges above the waist always while on the VA grounds. Contractor shall be required to coordinate with the PPOC to obtain the VA provided I.D. badges for all staff. All VA provided I.D. badges shall be returned at the end of the contract or upon completion of service. Failure to wear ID badges may result in removal from any of the VA facilities and/or otherwise referred to Government property.

16. Complaints

Contractor shall promptly and courteously respond to complaints within three

(3) working days to the PPOC. Including complaints brought to the contractor’s attention by the CO. Contractor shall maintain a written record of all complaints, both written and oral showing the identity of the individual, the nature of the complaint, and contractor’s response. Contractor shall permit the Government to inspect the written records of complaints upon reasonable notice from the CO.

17. Invoices

Payment of services rendered under this contract shall be made in arrears upon satisfactory completion of each service and receipt of a properly prepared invoice and submitted by the Contractor to the payment address specified by Contracting. Invoices shall reference the Contract Number and Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), provide a complete and accurate description of services/ supplies delivered/ rendered, including dates of performance, amounts, unit prices, extended totals, and any other data relevant for payment purposes.

The Government shall not authorize payment until such time that the VAGLAHCS COR all properly executed and signed documentation.

No advance payments shall be authorized. Payment shall be made on monthly arrears for services provided during the billing month in arrears, or upon completion of services. Upon submission of a properly prepared invoice for prices stipulated in this contract for services delivered and accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, less any deductions stipulated in this contract.

Payment of invoices may be delayed if the appropriate invoices as specified in the contract are not completed and submitted as required.

18. Security Requirements Contractors will not have access to VA computer systems.

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

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