DRAFT_SOW_Chlorine Dioxide Water Tank Testing and Maintenance.doc

Chlorine Dioxide Water Tank Testing and Maintenance

I. WORK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The Contractor shall provide Chlorine Dioxide Water Tank Testing and Maintenance for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (the Facility). Services provided by the Contractor shall be used to maintain and make changes to the existing Chlorine Dioxide System.

a. Required Experience and Credentials Contractor has a minimum of Five years’ experience in Maintenance and repairs including expert level in sizing our Chlorine Dioxide system and chemicals for purifying our domestic water. Contractor must have a minimum of five years experience with healthcare facilities and be familiar with VA or other Federal Government facilities and procedures.

b. Work to be Provide.

Categories of tasks shall be supplied by the contactor under this contract: Normal Working Hours and Emergency/After-hours On-call Maintenance and repairs.

i. Bid Item 1: Normal Working Hours On-call Maintenance and repairs.

Programming tasks identified by the COR and during diagnostic testing shall be completed where possible by the Contractor on an on-call basis. Technicians shall be provided by the Contractor to perform tasks described below within 24 hours of each COR request unless that time falls outside of normal working hours. These tasks shall be completed during normal working hours. A service report describing tasks performed and hours worked shall be Maintenance and repairs submitted to the COR within 24-hrs of work completion. The Contractor shall provide an hourly rate for Normal Hours of maintenance and repairs. These tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

· Service Reports including description of work performed and hours spent on each task.

· All parts, labor and material shall be provided by contractor.

· Water testing on tanks 1 and 2 provide monthly water reports.

· Maintain the maintenance and calibration of the chlorine Dioxide machine and provide report.

· Provide monthly supply of Chlorine Dioxide

· Report any abnormal condition.

· Train facility staff (USRO) on normal operation of the equipment.

· All monthly shell be received before downloading for payment into Tungsten.

The contractor shall be available to respond and be on-site for Emergency/After-hours task requests from the COR within four (4) hours. Tasks shall be the same as those described in Bid Item 1. Emergency/After-hours On-call maintenance and repairs shall not exceed Fourth eight (48) hours. The Contractor shall provide an hourly rate for Emergency and After-hours Maintenance and repairs.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

One (1) month from Notice to Proceed. Contract shall be for one year with an option to renew for up to four (4) additional years thereafter on an annual basis.

II. HOURS OF WORK AND SCHEDULING

Most of the work will be performed during normal working hours (Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm). Contractor shall ensure the work will have minimal impact on the operation of the VA Medical Center. Any potential disruption to ongoing medical center operations shall be coordinated 2 weeks in advance and shall be subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Any other disruption of operations in any building shall be scheduled at least one week in advance with the COR. Work shall be scheduled to allow continuous operation of all facilities to the greatest extent possible.

III. COMPLIANCE

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for compliance with all VA, local, state, and Federal environmental/occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall follow life and safety codes and take necessary actions to avoid conditions that may be hazardous to the health and safety of hospital personnel and patients. The Contractor is responsible for meeting all applicable OSHA and VA guidelines for safe working processes; example: lockout/tagout. All work for the duration of the contract shall be performed by trained technicians. All safety measures shall be approved as adequate by the safety officer in advance.

IV. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and wear VA always issued identification tags.

V. COR CHECK-IN

All Contractor personnel working onsite at the VA facility shall check in and out with the COR located in Building L (ENC). Access to work areas, and performance monitoring, will be provided by the COR. In all cases, the COR shall be notified of any changes which may affect the response time of vital equipment.

VI. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this facility: