Exhibit B Harlingen MH Clinic - SOW Agency Requirements.pdf

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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a lease opportunity to provide medical/office space for a Mental Health Clinic in Harlingen, Texas for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The SOW outlines the VA's requirements for the 15,494 - 16,269 rentable square feet of space, including rooms for reception, consultation, group sessions, and support functions. The space must be located within 15 minutes of an ambulance dispatch center and cannot be near adult entertainment or alcohol establishments. The lessor must provide parking for 100 vehicles, with 15 ADA-accessible spaces, as well as utilities, janitorial, pest control, and maintenance services. The lease term is 20 years, with 10 years firm. The SOW also details requirements for electronic security systems, IT systems, emergency power, and consultation room design. The lessor must provide design and construction services to support the VA's new Electronic Health Record Management system.

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Lease SOW LESSOR INITALS:

STATEMENT OF WORK

Project: Harlingen MH Clinic Lease

VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, TVCBHCS, Harlingen

Texas

November 2025

I. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

A. Space Requirements

Total Staff / Headcount: Current 50. The space shall include rooms to serve as reception area, waiting area, consultation rooms, group rooms, program support rooms (HUB), housekeeping (janitorial) closet, restrooms, a break room, security room, and a secured telecommunications room. Please reference attachment for

Program for Design (PFD). Space must be adjoining and located on one floor.

Common areas shall have security monitoring. Clinic operational hours are 0630

AM to 0630 PM Mon – Fri. The space must be located within 15 minutes or less from an ambulance dispatch center. The space cannot be located within a block radius of an adult entertainment industry or alcohol industry.

B. Parking Requirements

The space shall provide a parking area for approximately 100 vehicles, including at least 15 dedicated ADA accessible spaces, to be utilized by patients, and staff.

ADA accessible parking spaces must be located immediately adjacent to the building's main entrance(s). All other parking spaces shall be located within 100 feet of the main entrance(s).

The parking area shall meet the following requirements:

1. The parking area shall have appropriate vehicular circulation, access from main thoroughfares, emergency vehicle access and entry, barrier free access to public entrances, safe passage for pedestrians, adequate lighting, and security monitoring.

2. The parking area shall be paved and striped.

C. Additional Requirements

Lessor shall provide the Services, Utilities and Maintenance in compliance. The

Lessor shall assume all of the obligations with ownership, operation and maintenance of facility.

1. Utilities

The Lessor shall ensure that public utilities are available and operable at the site at the time of inspection before acceptance. The Lessor is responsible for all connection and impact fees to public utilities, including but not limited to, Exhibit B any and all tap fees associated with public utilities. The Lessor shall provide separate meters (exterior electric, gas and water) to measure VA usage versus

Lessor usage.

2. Housekeeping (cleaning janitorial) Services

The Lessor shall furnish all supplies, materials machinery, appliances, supervision, and labor necessary to provide complete janitorial services for the clinic. Services shall be provided in all interior areas of the leased premises to provide a clean, neat, and attractive appearance. The Lessor shall consider the clinical environment and ensure that the janitorial staff is instructed on applicable safety precautions and special requirements. Lessor shall provide disposal of general waste and trash. The Lessor shall provide two (2) day porters. One day porter will perform regular services during the day such as spills or accidents from employees and patients. One day porter will perform regular services after business hours such as sweeping floors, vacuuming carpets, moping areas, and terminal cleaning spaces which were not available during business hours due to the presence of a patient within a particular space at the time.

Cleaning and Disinfecting requirements. The Lessor shall routinely wipe down all solid, high contact surfaces in common and high traffic areas using soap and water, followed by a disinfectant from the EPA-registered list of products.

Cleaning staff shall use products in accordance with directions provided by the manufacturer, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), if applicable. Disinfection application and products should be chosen so as to not damage interior finishes or furnishings. The Lessor shall clean and disinfect all consult rooms a minimum of two (2) times a week. The Lessor shall clean all restrooms twice a day. The Lessor shall vacuum all carpeted areas three (3) times a week. The Lessor shall empty the trash twice a day.

“Routinely,” for purposes of this section, is defined as no less than once daily.

Cleaning may be conducted after normal operations and coordinated with the lessor. More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required based on level of use. Cleaning will be carried out twice daily; once during business hours and once after business hours while operating under Covid-19 guidelines.

Examples of common and high traffic areas include, but are not limited to, handrails, door knobs, key card scan pads, light switches, countertops, table tops, water faucets and handles, elevator buttons, sinks, toilets and control handles, restroom stall handles, toilet paper and other paper dispensers, door handles and push plates, water cooler and drinking fountain controls.

Disinfected surfaces should be allowed to air dry.

3. Building Maintenance Services

Maintenance of the building, building systems, equipment and grounds is the responsibility of the Lessor. The Lessor shall submit a Building Operations and

Maintenance (O&M) Plan with the offer to include factors relevant to the

Lessor’s proposed ongoing maintenance and repair of the facility. The plan shall include a schedule of startup and shutdown times for operation of each building system, such as lighting, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and worn floor or wall coverings necessary for the operation of the building. The O&M plan shall be in operation on the effective date of the lease. HVAC system shall not be shut down after normal hours.

The Lessor must have a building superintendent or a local, designated representative available to promptly diagnose and or correct deficiencies upon written notice of such condition from VA within 3 business days for deficiencies not requiring immediate response. Deficiencies requiring immediate response include but not limited to; office or building conditions that pose a probable human health risk, building leaks or flooding, power outages, loss of ability to temper the space for an extended period of time.

These timeframes are to be specified in the O&M Plan. The Lessor shall provide the labor, material, and supervision to adequately maintain the structure, the roof, the exterior walls, windows, doors, and any other necessary building appurtenances to provide watertight integrity, structural soundness, and acceptable appearance. The Lessor's maintenance responsibility includes initial supplies of all items, materials, and equipment necessary for such maintenance. All maintenance work will be done in accordance with applicable local Building Codes and ordinances, and inspection certificates will be displayed as appropriate. Maintenance by

Lessor includes, but is not limited to, interior and exterior care of the building and the site; all sidewalks, parking areas, driveways, private access roads, lawns, and shrubbery; utilities; and building service equipment;

including all repairs and replacements. All equipment and systems shall be maintained to provide reliable service without unusual interruption, disturbing noises, exposure to fire or safety hazards, or unusual emissions of dirt.

4. Pest Control Services

Lessor shall provide interior and exterior extermination of insects and rodents on a minimum of every four (4) months, and upon any sign of infestation. If any signs of re- infestation appear, additional service shall be provided by the Lessor at no cost to VA. Use of chemicals shall conform to

EPA and State requirements. Control pests as appropriate, using Integrated

Pest Management techniques, as specified in the GSA Environmental

Management Integrated Pest Management Technique Guide (E402-1001).

Lessor shall provide interior extermination of bed bugs once a month.

Control pests as appropriate, using Integrated Pest Management techniques, as specified in the GSA Environmental Management Integrated Pest

Management Technique Guide (E402-1001).

5. Site and Grounds

Landscape maintenance shall be performed as needed year-round. During the growing season landscape maintenance shall be performed at not less than a weekly cycle and shall consist of watering, weeding, mowing, and policing the area to keep it free of debris. Pruning and fertilization shall be done on an as-needed basis. In addition, dead, dying, or damaged plants shall be replaced.

Lessor shall maintain the leased exterior premises to provide a safe, clean, neat, and attractive appearance. Activities to include cleaning of building entrances and gazebo; landing, steps and sidewalks; de-icing of walkways and parking areas prior to clinic opening; mowing and edging lawns;

removal of weeds from around the building, parking areas, all landscaped areas and fence borders; trimming and pruning shrubbery and trees.

6. Waste

Building interior: trash bins to be provided by VA and serviced under the Janitorial agreement.

Building exterior: The Lessor shall provide a dedicated space for both

Trash and Recyclable containers and dumpsters within the Area of the building and shall be in accordance with Security Requirements.

Waste Management Program: Lessor shall minimize waste including the generation of wastes requiring treatment and disposal; advance pollution prevention; support markets for recycled products; and promotes a transition to a circular economy by annually diverting from landfills at least 75% of non-hazardous solid waste, including food and compostable material, and construction and demolition waste and debris. Lessor shall maintain records to document the quantity of waste generated; the quantity of waste diverted through sale, reuse, or recycling; and quantity of waste disposed by landfill or incineration. Record shall include at a minimum: dates removed, transportation costs, weight tickets, manifests, invoices; include net total costs or savings for each salvaged or recycled material. Lessor shall provide a copy of record to the VA semi-annually.

7. Hazardous Waste

The Government will be responsible for the disposal of hazardous or pathological waste which has been properly stored in the designated soiled utility room.

8. Physical Security

The Lessor shall follow the mandatory 0730 – Security and Law Enforcement and comply with all physical security requirements. Additional physical security requirements listed in the FSL Appendix as developed by the ISC process shall be observed.

II. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

The facility may require tenant improvements to meet the VA requirements.

A. Electronic Security Systems

New and existing facilities are required to meet the integration and monitoring of the following to be provided and installed by Lessor and shall be a negotiated item post award:

1. Intrusion Detection System - IDS consists of a minimal motion alarm system required to detect and “locally” annunciate unauthorized entry into a protected space with a private monitoring service capable of continuous operation and monitoring through the use of UPS equipment.

2. Panic Alarm System. - Alarm sensors/devices shall be wireless transmission directly connected to the data network without degrading the effective range of alarm.

3. Video-Cameras Assessment-Recording and Surveillance - VASS includes

“digital IP video” cameras, monitors, controlling and recording equipment to archive minimum of 6 months of video recording, and centralized management and operations of the system. Digital Video Recording (DVR) can terminate at the Police/Security Office. Cameras shall be color that allows for black and white application to support the exterior and interior to cover egress, public entrances, utilities, fire control room, lobby, main corridors, telecommunication and security rooms. VASS shall be supported by UPS equipment.

4. Duress, Security Phones, and Intercom System - DSIP requires an intercom to be integrated with VASS. Lessor to provide Duress/Panic Alarms and Intercom

Systems at locations where there is considerable public contact in isolated and pre-identified high-risk areas, such as the lobby reception desk, patient service areas, nursing stations, and isolated where VA personnel work.

5. Physical Access Control Systems (PACS ) – PACS shall be provided at all level two and three secured access areas. Level two access will include but not limited to: exterior doors and any spaces where the patient must be escorted by

VA personnel. Level three access includes but not limited to: IT server room / closets and medication rooms.

B. IT Security Systems

New and existing facilities are required to meet the integration and monitoring of the following to be provided and installed by Lessor and shall be a negotiated item post award:

Lessor/Landlord shall follow mandatory procedures stated under VA Handbook

Directive 0730 – Security and Law Enforcement 0730/4 –March 2013 to comply with physical security requirements for IT data centers, server room, telephone equipment room, storage areas, data connection closets, etc. Lessor/Landlord shall provide and install cable trays, data cable, telecommunications cable and terminating all connections. Refer to revised table below.

C. Emergency Power and Lighting

Lessor shall provide Emergency power throughout the building as required by local codes and as per VA Guidelines. Lessor shall also ensure the Emergency

Lighting has an independent circuit so as to conduct lighting inspections without interrupting Normal Lighting Circuits.

D. Consultation Room

Consultation rooms shall meet the design criteria in PACT (Patient Aligned Care

Team) design guide, and VA Design Manuals.

E. OIT EHRM Infrastructure

The Lessor shall provide design and construction work necessary at this CBOC site to support the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) change to the new

Electronic Health Record Management (EHRM). VHA requests the Lessor provide design and construction services to include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision and other services necessary to upgrade the leased property in accordance with this scope of work.

1. The Lessor shall provide a complete package containing design drawings, bid drawings and specifications. The design drawing shall follow all applicable codes and standards and shall meet Technical Information

Library (TIL) references: Telecommunications and Special

Telecommunications Systems Design Manual and Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces, Version 3.1.

2. The Lessor shall provide construction period services for the following infrastructure improvements, as necessary to meet listed requirements:

2.1. Communication infrastructure including new data outlets, patch panels, upgrades to Cat 6A cable, fiber infrastructure backbone within building.

2.2. Electrical infrastructure including electrical panel upgrades, normal and emergency power, as applicable, bonding, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system and Building

Management (BMS) interfaces to manage and monitor UPS.

2.3. HVAC infrastructure including temperature and humidity

upgrades, rack and space sensors, and BMS interfaces to manage and monitor temperature and humidity.

2.4. Reconfiguration of existing space including demolition, new construction, and finishes.

2.5. Physical security upgrades including telecommunication room cameras, alarms, and necessary interfaces to existing security system.

2.6. Identification and appropriate remediation of hazardous

materials, as needed for project.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

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