Attachment 15 - COVID-19 Face Coverings Mandatory.pdf

Date: 03/03/2021

Attn: Quoter

Reference: RFQ # AOCSSB21Q0025

Subject: Face Coverings Now Mandatory at AOC

Consistent with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Office of Attending Physicians (OAP) recommendations, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is requiring the following:

During this pandemic, everyone will continue doing their utmost to protect the health and lives of employees and contractors by following the guidance of the CDC and OAP, which is evolving as they learn more about the virus and the disease it causes. The AOC is now mandating face coverings while on campus, and in public spaces, as an enhancement to social distancing and personal hygiene practices.

Medical-grade masks are scarce and should be reserved for front-line health-care workers who are repeatedly exposed to the virus. A DIY face cover offers a bit of protection to the wearer while also helping prevent them from unknowingly spreading the virus to others, which is important when up to a quarter of people who have COVID-19 may show no symptoms, according to the CDC. Directions on making a DIY face cover can be found on the CDC website.

It is expected that every contractor will be 100% compliant. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact the undersigned at roman.davydov@aoc.gov or 202.486.2437.

Sincerely, Roman Davydov Contracting Officer mailto:roman.davydov@aoc.gov