Attachment 1. Draft Tile Restoration SOW.pdf

Statement of Work Ceramic Tile Restoration Services VA Pittsburgh Health Care System

1. General

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, transportation, equipment and tools to provide tiled floor restoration services to VAPHS that is compliant with federal, state and local guidelines, standards, mandates for commercial cleaning and restoration services.

2. Location

The service shall be provided at the VA Pittsburgh Health Care System (VAPHS) which consist of two (2) locations:

A. University Drive Campus located at University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA., 15240 B. HJH Heinz Campus located at 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA., 15215

3. Tasks

The following list of tasks is provided as an outline for the process and is not intended to limit the steps necessary to provide full tile restoration services. Contractors shall provide a thorough description of their process on:

A. Sealant and Coating Removal B. Grout Deep Cleaning, Degreasing, and Sanitizing C. Grout Preparation and Repair D. Loose tile repair. Currently, the VA is not aware of any loose tile.

E. Sealing F. Slip resistant surface – (applied to both kitchens, not to Fisher House) G. Final Cleaning

4. Requirements

A. Due to the nature of kitchen services, there are several pieces of equipment that cannot be moved, and tile will not be refurbish beneath the equipment. Water and cleaning products must be prevented from spilling and remaining beneath the equipment.

B. Fisher House will be vacated of residents for up to a week to perform the scope. The VA will move the furniture within the house but may need to use some of the tiled area for storage. The Contractor shall work with the VA to coordinate timing of the scope with moving of the furniture allowing access.

C. All products shall be non-toxic, low VOC. A list of proposed products shall be provided.

D. Steam cleaning and vacuuming equipment shall be self-contained. The kitchen location precludes the use of truck or van mounted base units.

E. The VA will move furniture and equipment as required. Minor exceptions may apply.

F. The Contractor is responsible for any water damage resulting from excessive or uncontrolled use.

G. The Contractor is responsible for keeping adjacent areas clean of footprint, debris, supplies, and equipment during the restoration process.

H. The Contractor is responsible for all damages to VA property caused by Contractor employees.

I. The floor must be available for foot traffic in 8 hours after completion of work. Quote must specify utilized products’ recommendations for light and full use.

J. A final inspection and approval by the COR are required.

K. A minimum one-year warrantee is required.

L. Contractor shall notify the COR and the Police service when they arrive on site.

M. Parking at the VA is very limited and controlled. Parking immediately adjacent to the work location may not be possible.

5. Area

Location Estimated Area A. University Drive Campus

1) Veterans Canteen Service Kitchen 2,187 square feet

2) Fisher House First Floor 530 square feet Second Floor 3,459 square feet

B. H.J. Heinz Campus

1) Veterans Canteen Service Kitchen 1,432 square feet

C. A 4” or 6” baseboard tile exists along all walls.

D. Layout drawings are attached.

6. Work Hours

A. Work in both kitchens shall be scheduled on weekends.

B. Work in the Fisher House shall be scheduled during a 1-week period.

C. All work schedules shall be coordinated and agree upon with the VA representative.

7. COVID-19

A. Upon entering VAPHS, per CDC and federal regulations, all personnel must wear the required PPE while on-site; at a minimum this includes a cloth mask. PPE will not be provided by VAPHS.

B. All individuals are required to enter through the main entrance for temperature screening. If Contractor’s temperature exceeds the designated threshold, they will be asked to leave.