J. 11 Attachment 11 - VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19 (2 pages).docx

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Y1DA-- Project NO. : 573-18-601 BB - Renovate 4B for Hemodialysis
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This document outlines supplemental contract requirements and a related federal contract opportunity for renovating space to establish a hemodialysis unit. The supplemental requirements stipulate that contractor employees working in or traveling to VA facilities must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result within three days. They are also subject to daily screening including temperature checks and questions. Contractors must notify the contracting officer representative if performance is impacted by denied access. The related solicitation seeks construction services to renovate space in Building 4B at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System to establish a hemodialysis unit. The pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for August 8th. Proposals are due by August 31st and the requirement is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The contact information and registration website for the set-aside are provided. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is the contracting agency.

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VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

Last Updated on Monday, July 18, 2022

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