SOW Art Therapy Classes.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0

INTRODUCTION:

The contractor shall furnish all labor and supplies required to provide art classes for the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, Valor Point 7350 W. Eastman Place Lakewood CO, 80027.

HOURS OF OPERATION

The classes will be 2 hours in length once a week on a Wednesday from 3-5pm for 4 weeks. To not include weekends and holidays.

2.0

BACKGROUND:

Valor Point is a residential treatment program for veterans recovering from homelessness, PTSD, and substance abuse.

3.0

OBJECTIVE:

Program office is seeking an art teacher to help introduce veterans to new positive ways to spend their free time.

4.0

SCOPE OF WORK:

Contractor will report to Valor Point to teach Art Classes. These classes should include some discussion about techniques but will mainly be hands on creation classes where the instructor helps the Veteran to create their own art project that the Veteran will keep. The classes must be 4 weeks of each medium for a total of 12 mediums (12 months total), for a class of up to 6 veterans. Mediums do not have to be in any specific order. Instructor(s) will be expected to be knowledgeable in the medium they are teaching and will demonstrate techniques to Veterans, have knowledge of history and theory behind the techniques offered, instruct Veterans on how to complete the project for the day, and use hands on teaching to help them complete the project. Projects can be completed in one 2-hour session or can extend over multiple weeks of the 4-week class for more involved projects. Contractor shall provide all needed materials to execute each art class. COR/facility will only supply Kiln, molds, and glazes.

Contractor will be required to complete a sign-in/sign-out. The sign-in/sign-out log sheet will be provided and monitored by the COR. The Contractor employees daily work scheduling is based on work demands and subject to immediate changes. The VA reserves the right to propose alternate daily scheduling so as to least interfere with the normal operation of the treatment facility.

4.1 Art Class Services:

4.1.1 Jewelry Making 4.1.2

Acrylic Painting 4.1.3

Photography 4.1.4

Ceramics 4.1.5

Hand-built Pottery

4.1.6

Drawing

4.1.7

Watercolor Painting

4.1.8

Fiber Arts

4.1.9

Mixed Media

4.1.10 Book Arts

4.1.11 Leatherwork

4.1.12 Woodworking

5.0

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Supervision: The VA shall specify a supervisor who shall be responsible for overseeing the performance of contract personnel. The COR will be notified in writing of the Contractor personnel names and of changes in personnel appointed to fulfill this function or substitution of personnel due to illness or leave.

5.2 Training: Must have experience teaching art mediums and or qualifications.

5.3 Communication: Daily effective communication is critical and requires ability to speak, understand, and follow simple instructions in English.

5.4 Uniforms and Employee Identification: Professional attire is to be clean and maintained in good repair. Contractor personnel will be provided, a clearly readable name identification device consisting of the employee’s name and the service name will be worn on or in the area of the left breast pocket (above the waist). All other safety/protective clothing or equipment for the contractor shall be provided and maintained by the contractor at no expense and worn when appropriate. All Contract personnel will receive a background check and documentation will be provided before beginning work at any VA facility.

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CONTRACTOR STAFF REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Personnel Rosters: Current written rosters of all regular and alternate employees will be provided to the COR. Employees not listed will not be allowed to work in the facility.

6.2 Miscellaneous: Contractor personnel shall not consume food, snacks, drinks, or tobacco products except during specified break periods in appropriate designated break/smoking areas only. There will be no usage of personal cell phones while on stations. Unauthorized smoking, eating, theft or pilferage by Contractor personnel shall constitute adequate cause for the Government to require that the Contractor immediately remove the offender(s) from employment on the medical facility premises for the duration of this contract.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:

The VA shall furnish the Kiln, ceramic molds and glazes.

9.0

SAFETY:

9.1 The Contractor shall take such safety precautions as are necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building during performance of contract requirements. The Contractor shall immediately correct any fire and safety deficiencies caused by his/her personnel.

10.0 Contract Modifications:

10.1 Modification Approval: Once approval is received from the COR, the contractor will be required to document comments into the proposal and provide a final draft to the CO for inclusion in the SF30 modification documents. All modifications will be processed and approved by the CO. The contractor should not provide any services outside the contract’s statement of work (SOW) without first receiving written authorization from the CO in the form of a fully executed modification.

11.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

11.1 Quality Control:

11.1.2 Contractor Quality Control Program: Contractor shall have a quality control program to assure all requirements of the contract are provided as specified. This can be documented in paper or digital format.

12.

QUALITY CONTROL MONITORING

12.1 The Government appointed COR will monitor the Contractor’s performance to assure that the performance thresholds and standards of performance are met. In accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (a) “Inspection/Acceptance” the Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price.

12.2 The Government COR will evaluate the services required by this contract to ensure compliance and quality 12.3 The contractor shall perform all work required by this contract in a satisfactory manner in accordance with the SOW. The COR will not consider the task complete until all deficiencies have been corrected.

12.4 The Government COR will receive complaints from facility personnel and pass them on to the Contractor’s quality inspector for correction.

12.5 The COR should receive no more than two (2) complaints. Unacceptable performance will be notified to the supervisor or quality inspector.

12.6 More than two (2) COR documented complaints during the report period will result in a decrease of the monthly billing of one percent (1%) by the end of the report period.