A-01._Statement_of_Work.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Title of Service: Nurse Call Replacement/upgrade Location: FBSU, BAO

A. BACKGROUND:

Fort Belknap Service Units (FBSU): Fort Belknap Hospital is a PHS Indian Health Center that provides healthcare services to the FT Belknap Indian Reservation.

B. OBJECTIVE / DELIVERABLES:

Purchase of new nurse call systems and replacement of existing nurse call system at Fort Belknap Hospital and Hays Clinic.

C. SCOPE OF WORK

The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires the equipment and installation of a Nurse Call System that will meet NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code 2012 Edition. The system must meet the functionality and features of the attached plans and specifications, to include all listed components, software, training, installation and warranty. The locations of each installed component shall be verified by site visit by the offer or to ensure proper compliance with all codes. This will be a hardwired system. In addition to the primary nurse call and transmitting pager system is required to include software that has been approved for use with the federal government computer network and will provide numerical and text paging from desktop application as well as telephone messaging. The system will replace the existing system and removal and proper disposal of the existing system will be a requirement of this project.

1.1 Place of performance

This system will be installed at the IHS FT Belknap Health Center, and Hays Clinic

1.2 Government furnished resources

Work shall be performed on-site at the . See attached floorplans for locations of the nurse call system components. Hardware components that require a secure location shall be installed in an Owner furnished locked closet.

1.3 Hours of operation

The FBHC is open 7 days a week and 24 hours /day. The contractor will be expected to work during normal business hours 8-5 Monday-Friday excluding Federal Holidays; however, after hours work may be arranged in the event it is advantageous to the agency.

1.4 Period of performance

The period of performance is 120 days from date of the Notice-to-Proceed (NTP).

1.5 Points of Contact

1. Project Location: FT Belknap Health Center Frank J Doney General Engineer Facilities 406-353-3174 Frank.doney@ihs.gov

2. Owner: Billings Area Indian Health Service 2900 Fourth Ave. N.

Billings MT, 59101

3. Contracting Officer Greg Ault Representative Billings Area Office 406-247-7140 Greg.ault@ihs.gov

1.6 Key personnel

The contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide qualified and experienced personnel in the completion of this task. Key personnel shall be an authorized dealer/installer of manufacturer’s nurse call system.

1.7 Government security requirements

The contractor and all its employees and subcontractors shall comply with the minimum security requirements of the FBHC, including a Minimum Background Investigation to determine suitability to work in the healthcare facility.

1.8 Identification credential

Upon receipt of a favorable suitability determination each employee, subcontractor or temporary employee shall be issued an identification badge by the FBHC.

1.9 Standards of conduct

The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of competency, conduct and integrity and HIPPA compliance, and shall take disciplinary action with respect to its employees as may be necessary.

1.10 Removal from contract work

The contracting office representative or their designee may require the contractor remove any employee(s) from FBHC should it be determined that the individual(s) is either unsuitable for security reasons or otherwise unfit to work in the facility. This shall include but not limited to instances where an employee is determined to be incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable or otherwise objectionable.

1.11 Contractor requirements

Contractor will be required to obtain a TERO Permit and/ or a Business License from the FT Belknap Tribe prior to conducting any work.

2.0 Installation of the system

2.1 Removal of existing system

Removal of the existing system will be coordinated with FBHC representative/ nursing representative to ensure that patient care is not compromised and / or disruption kept to a minimum. Remove existing components and wiring and dispose of in accordance with EPA and Federal Government regulations.

2.2 Installation of the new system

Installation of the new system will be completed as detailed in the prepared plans and specifications and per the manufacturer’s recommendations/requirements. The installation shall comply with federal, state, and local codes.

2.3 Certification of new equipment

Certification of the new systems installed shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

2.4 Training and in-service

Training and in-service of FBHC staff on the use of the new Nurse call and paging system shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The training shall be a minimum of 8 hours available up to 30 staff and shall be done on-site and in-person.

2.5 Existing systems

Existing systems include but not limited to fire sprinklers and smoke and fire detection, infant abduction, HVAC, telephone, CCTV, cable TV, smoke and fire containment, medical gas, electrical and lighting shall remain as is, unchanged.

3.0 Acceptance and payment

3.1 Acceptance of the newly installed systems and all deliverable goods Acceptance of the newly installed systems and all deliverable goods will be the responsibility of the Contracting Office Representative.

3.2 Payment

The terms of payment will be set by the Contracting officer in accordance with the agreed schedule negotiated with the contractor at time of award. Final payment will be completed upon acceptance of the Release of Claims and approval of the receiving official, Contracting Office Representative and/or Contracting Officer.