STATEMENT OF WORK 1-6-2023.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1) Background: West Palm VA Medical Center has ceramic tiled flooring and walls in the public restrooms throughout its campus. Due to heavy traffic and use, many areas with ceramic tiled flooring and grout are in emergent need for routine sanitizing, sealant maintenance and restoration. This service is deemed essential to Environmental Management Services (EMS) to keep these high traffic flooring areas properly sanitized and in best visual condition.

2) Scope: This will be a firm fixed price contract for one year. Contractor shall furnish to the Government all labor, supervision, supplies, tools and equipment, travel and services necessary to prepare and apply protective sealant to approximately 4861 square feet (ft2) of tile and grout, VCT or Terrazzo flooring. Restorative services, as requested, to maintain a ‘like new’ appearance of the ceramic tiled flooring and grout. All surfaces must be free of dirt, debris, odors and stains. Missing grout shall be replaced and match in both color and texture. The Contractor IS NOT required to repair loose or broken tiles. The contractor shall ONLY use a product for daily disinfecting that is on the EPA’s List-N, products with Emerging Viral Pathogens and Human Coronavirus claims for use against SARS-CoV-2.

3) Specific Tasks:

Installation of sealant to ceramic tiled flooring and grout, as requested.

Restoration services of the tiled flooring and grout to maintain a “like new” appearance and the integrity of the floor finish, as requested.

Deep cleaning and sanitizing. Daily deep cleaning and application of Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Coating Removal. Existing Polymer coatings will be removed using Durable Coating Remover (DCR). 100% of existing coatings must be removed to achieve bonding with new coating. Coating will be stripped and removed on an as-needed basis.

Grout Restoration/Color Seal:

Grout lines will be chemically and mechanically cleaned using a specialized cleaner that is specifically targeted to profile grout surface, creating an anchor pattern for optimized bonding.

The grout lines are to be color sealed with “Channel Changer” to achieve consistency in appearance. A clear water flood rinse shall be applied to the floor and the residue removed by suction. Color selection of grout has already been made by Environmental Management Service (EMS) Leadership.

Grout preparation products shall be comprised of organic and inorganic scale removing, suspending agents, penetrating detergents, water soluble solvents, compounds, viscosity control agents and odor suppressants. It shall remove embedded soils, dissolve micro-scale and mineral deposits, neutralize iron, rust, and urine stains without attacking the substrate or excessive dissolving cementation, grout or mortar joints, or having a deleterious effect on metal, fiberglass, porcelain or ceramic fixtures.

The grout preparations shall promote maximum contact time and applicator control of the process and reduce contact hazards to a minimum. The grout prep shall leave no residue, chalk or grit when properly rinsed. A clear water flood rinse shall be applied to the floor and the residue removed by suction.

The rinse-aide shall be removed by suction and the flooring is to be completely dried by means of mechanically generated airflow. Any excess grout or color seal must be removed to provide clean, uniform appearance of grout. The color sealing process of faded grout allows for elimination of porosity, allowing easier future maintenance and removal of bacterial and viral infections.

f. Missing Grout:

i. Any missing grout shall be replaced with Channel Changer Grout Replacement. The grout shall match in both color and texture. Contractor will be responsible to restore the integrity of tile & grout on vertical wall surfaces.

g. Coating:

h. Downtime:

i. All areas must be available for foot traffic every morning by 6 am.

Warranty

i. Service and process must carry a 5-year warranty that covers excessive wear, yellowing and delamination.

4) Security Requirements: Contractor employees will need to be badged

5) Place of Performance: West Palm VA Medical Center, 7B image1.png