J056--Annual and Semi-Annual Elevator Inspections

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO SOLICITATION 36C25021Q0455

Who is the current incumbent contractor?

Answer: Currently, Culpepper & Associates Security is providing security services to these locations

Please confirm the facility contracted elevator service provider (Elevator

Contractor) is responsible for providing the manpower and equipment to perform

the required testing of the elevators.

Answer: Yes. The elevator contractor is responsible for providing the manpower and equipment to perform all testing. This service contract is for semi-annual inspection purposes with 30-day follow-ups. It also covers the onsite verification during the 5-year load test that is performed by the elevator contractor.Â

The Requirements statement lists the unit count as 18 traction/12 hydraulics;

however, the SOW gives the unit count as 17 traction/13 hydraulic. Please clarify

the unit type and count.

Answer: The correct count is 18 Traction / 12 Hydraulic

Location

Learning Exchange

Woman's Health

Patient Garage

Patient Garage

Patient Garage

Patient Garage

Atrium

Atrium

Atrium

Main Building

Main Building

Main Building

Main Building

Main Building

Main Building

Main Building

Main Building

SPD Dirty

SPD Clean

Animal Research

Cares Tower Service

Cares Tower Service

Cares Tower Service

Cares Tower Patient

Cares Tower Patient

Cares Tower Patient

Warehouse

EMS

Sky Bridge

PALMS

Will the hydraulic elevators for the facility require Category 5 inspections and testing?

Answer: 5-year full load test will only be done on Traction Elevators

5. Is the Elevator Service Contractor required to be onsite with the inspector during

the Periodic (routine/semiannual) inspection?

Answer: The independent elevator will perform the routine/semiannual inspection without the elevator contractor present. This is done independently and inspector will generate a punch list report and provide copies to VA and Elevator contractor for action items

Can you please confirm what year and how many units require the 5-year test (full load test)? This information will help supply an accurate quote.

Answer: There are a total of 30 Units. Below is each elevator unit to be covered under the Elevator inspection contract.

Elevator Listing

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Location

Elevator #

Machine #

Pass

Fail

Notes

1

Learning Exchange

LXE1

F90274

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2

Woman's Health

WH1

New Car-Unknown

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3

Patient Garage

PPGE1

F90267

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4

Patient Garage

PPGE2

F90268

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5

Patient Garage

PPGE3

F90269

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6

Patient Garage

PPGE4

F90270

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7

Atruim

AE1

F90271

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8

Atruim

AE2

F90272

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9

Atruim

AE3

F90273

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10

Main Building

PE3

F90236

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11

Main Building

PE4

F90237

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12

Main Building

PE5

F90240

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13

Main Building

PE6

F90241

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14

Main Building

PE7

F90243

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15

Main Building

PE8

F90244

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16

Main Building

SE1

F90233

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17

Main Building

SE2

F90235

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18

SPD Dirty

SPD Dirty

F90246

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19

SPD Clean

SPD Clean

F90249

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20

Animal Research

ARPE1

F90245

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21

Cares Tower Service

CTSE1

F90275

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22

Cares Tower Service

CTSE2

F90276

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23

Cares Tower Service

CTSE3

F90279

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24

Cares Tower Patient

CTPE1

F90275

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25

Cares Tower Patient

CTPE2

F90276

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26

Cares Tower Patient

CTPE3

F90277

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27

Warehouse

Warhouse

F90281

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28

EMS

EMS

F90282

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29

Sky Bridge

SWPE1

F90284

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30

PALMS

LWPE1

F90283

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I wanted to get some clarification on this RFQ. Do you need a Qualified Elevator Inspector to watch the load tests being performed by VA personnel or would you need someone to do that actual load test?

Answer: This will require a qualified Elevator inspector to oversee and certify the Elevator Load Test that is performed by the elevator contractor. The current Elevator contractor is Otis Elevator.

Can you provide the type for each elevator needing inspections (i.e. passenger, freight, service, dumb waiter, etc.)?Â

Answer: See Listing Below

Can you confirm that the 30-day follow up inspections (if needed) will be billed separately from this proposal estimate since they will require additional time and effort that is not quantifiable now?Â

Answer: No. This contract will include all costs for the inspections and 30-day follow-up. All other expenses, including travel and lodging costs will be the responsibility of awardee.

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Location

Type

1

Learning Exchange

Passenger

2

Woman's Health

Passenger

3

Patient Garage

Passenger

4

Patient Garage

Passenger

5

Patient Garage

Passenger

6

Patient Garage

Passenger

7

Atrium

Passenger

8

Atrium

Passenger

9

Atrium

Passenger

10

Main Building

Passenger

11

Main Building

Passenger

12

Main Building

Passenger

13

Main Building

Passenger

14

Main Building

Passenger

15

Main Building

Passenger

16

Main Building

Service

17

Main Building

Service

18

SPD Dirty

Service

19

SPD Clean

Service

20

Animal Research

Passenger

21

Cares Tower Service

Service

22

Cares Tower Service

Service

23

Cares Tower Service

Service

24

Cares Tower Patient

Passenger

25

Cares Tower Patient

Passenger

26

Cares Tower Patient

Passenger

27

Warehouse

Freight

28

EMS

Freight

29

Sky Bridge

Passenger

30

PALMS

Passenger

DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number 36C25021Q0455 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the intent is to award a firm fixed price for Semi-Annual, Annual, 30 Day Follow Up inspections, and Full Load Tests on the 18 Traction Elevators and 12 Hydraulic Elevators. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside for commercial items under the North Atlantic Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 541350.

REQUIREMENTS: The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (10701 East Blvd Cleveland, Ohio 44106) is seeking potential contractors to provide Semi-Annual, Annual, 30 Day Follow Up inspections, and a Five (5) Year Full Load Tests on the 18 Traction Elevators and 12 Hydraulic Elevators located at the Cleveland VA Medical Center (10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106). The contract will be for a base year with four one-year options.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: This combined synopsis lists one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text (FAR 52.252-2). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the following addendum to the provisions of the standard provisions. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items all offers will be considered under Comparative Analysis. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers. (1) Technical capability. Additionally, any potential offerors quoting a brand equivalent must supply supporting documentation that the product quoted is of equal or greater technical capability matching the specified equipment in features, quality, warranty terms, compatibility with existing systems, and functionality to be considered. (2) Price: Quote for each line item, including but not limited to the requirements listed above.

NOTE: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, vendors shall submit the most favorable terms. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses are encouraged to contract their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their quote. The web site address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.nct.

ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Financial Service Center (FSC) is the designated agency office for invoice receipt in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (5 CFR part 1315). FSC or its designated representative may contact the vendor to provide specific instructions for electronic submission of invoices. The vendor will be responsible for any associated expenses. FSC may utilize third-party contractors to facilitate invoice processing. Prior to contact by FSC or its designated representative for electronic invoicing submissions, the vendor shall continue to submit all invoices to FSC at the following mailing address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, and PO Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714-8971.

Offerors shall complete FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items available for online registration at http://orca.bpn.gov or include a written copy with the quote submitted. The clause s that applies to this solicitation are:

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

52.204-7 (SAM registration) the successful offeror must be registered with the System Award Management (SAM) to be awarded a contract, you may register easily and quickly on-line at http://www.sam.gov

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause:

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR Number

Title

Date

52.204-13

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE

OCT 2018

52.204-18

COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

852.242-71

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

OCT 2020

VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

VAAR 852.237-70 (Contractor Responsibility)

852.2370-4 (Commercial Advertising).

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses by reference. Clauses: 52.203-6, 52.217-8, 52.217-9, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-23 alt1, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222 36, 52.222-37, 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67): This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination. This is for Instruction Only. The Contractor is responsible for the correct title classification of workers and compliance with all DOL applicable wage and hour laws and assume all related risks. The VA is not responsible for wage determinations and classifications.

If you ll be using the occupational titles from the wage determinations for the classification of workers their WG/GS-equivalent rates can be found at this link:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/wage/SCADirV5/Vers5ContentsTable.pdf

the WG/GS equivalent rates step-2 hourly rates can be found at this link:

https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/BWN/AFWageSchedules/

the GS equivalent rates step-1 hourly rates can be found at this link:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2019/general-schedule/

Employee Class

Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

Electrician, Maintenance (WG-10)

$30.71 with a Fringe of $9.21

Elevator Repairer (WG-10)

$30.71 with a Fringe of $9.21

Elevator Repairer Helper (WG-5)

$23.23 with a Fringe of $6.96

52.225-3 Alternate I. The preceding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The preceding Veterans Administration (VAAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/oa&mmlvarr/. To receive credit as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, an offeror must be registered and verified in Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. (http://www.VetBiz.gov) prior to submitting a quote.

All questions must be submitted to Roman Savino, Contracting Specialist by e-mail only by March 19, 2021 by 3 pm est. All responses to questions that may affect offers will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Quotes and accompanying information are due no later than 3 p.m. EST Friday March 26, 2021.

Technical questions and Quotes must be sent by email to roman.savino@va.gov.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Scope.

To provide Semi-Annual, Annual, 30 Day Follow Up inspections, and Five (5) Year Full Load Tests in year 2025, on the 17 Traction Elevators and 13 Hydraulic Elevators located at the Wade Park VA Medical Facility. Inspections will take place in May and November. 30-day follow-ups will take place in June and December (please know the identified inspection and follow-up dates are subject to change.)

In the event a Traction Elevator and/or a Hydraulic Elevator is added or removed from the above 30 elevators, the inspection price will be adjusted per the contract agreement. In addition to the on-site inspections, tests, and follow up inspections, vendor will provide one (1) electronic copy and two (2) paper copies (1 bound and 1 unbound) as well as two (2) electronic CD of each inspection.

Items noted in the Narrative Report are color coded as follows: Items noted in Black are typically the owner s responsibility. Items noted in Red are typically the Maintenance Provider s responsibility.

The bound copy will be sent to the

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center

10701 East Blvd.

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Attn: Electrical Shop Supervisor BE-440

The other copy is to be sent directly to the elevator company servicing the Wade Park VA Medical Center. The electrical shop supervisor will provide point of contact information for the elevator company to the vendor.

The elevator company servicing the Louis Stokes VAMC is to be notified by the vendor that they have 30 days upon receipt of inspection documentation to perform corrective action.

A re-inspection will then take place by the inspection vendor after the 30-day limit has been reached. All coordination between the vendor and the elevator company pertaining to the elevator inspections is the sole responsibility of the inspection vendor.

The inspection vendor may be requested to write additional reports pertaining to the elevator inspection if the elevator company is not cooperative with making the necessary corrections.

Inspection vendor is to perform re-inspection and then send the results of the punch list to the Electric Shop via email. All outstanding violations pertaining to the follow up elevator inspection will be sent to the contracting officer for corrective action by electrical shop supervisor.

This Service Contract is a direct result of elevator violations that where missed and may not have been corrected in the past. This contract will provide the contracting officer an expert in the field of elevators which will act as a third party along with the electric shop as a basis to build a case upon if necessary. The Following is a list of elevators located in the Louis VA Medical Facility.

Main Facility Elevators Patient Parking Garage Atrium SPD

SE1 PPGE1 AE1 Dirty

SE2 PPGE2 AE2 Clean

PE3 PPGE3 AE3

PE4 PPGE4

PE5

PE6

PE7

PE8

ANIMAL RESEARCH

Learning Exchange Cares Tower Lab Warehouse Sky Walk

LXE1 CTPE1 EMS SWPE1

Woman s Health CTPE2 Warehouse

CTPE3 LWPE1

CTSE1

CTSE2

CTSE3

Vendor will provide licensed and certified elevator inspector to inspect all elevators at VAMC Wade Park. The customer will be responsible for all other inspection violations that do not fall under the elevator service contract.

Safety Requirements.

Safety Related Issues:

Safety of the vendors personnel is the vendors responsibility. The VA will not intervene except when the safety of VA personnel or property is at risk. Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13). Onus is on contractor to safeguard the public, contractor personnel, etc. during inspections. Provide appropriate signage, barricades, etc., as appropriate and as directed by Contracting Officer. Contractor will dictate appropriate PPE for each work area and indicate clearly those requirements at all entrances to areas (VA issue sign to maintain).

Vendor is to notify the electrical shop supervisor 60 days prior to schedule the initial inspections and 30 days for the follow up inspections.

Security: Ensure all elevator machine room doors are always locked. Contractor is also responsible for security badges of all contractor/subcontractor personnel. Every worker must have a badge and form of identification when working on VA property, and is subject to VA security checks and enforcement actions while working on VA property.

Smoking and consumption of Alcohol on VA property: No smoking in any building on station. Provide contractors with a copy of Medical Center Directive 1085. Mechanical rooms and contractor occupied areas are no exception. Also, contractors are NOT allowed to bring alcohol on to government property. Those who violate this policy can face up to a $300 fine.

Use of Existing VA Canteen: Contractors may use VA canteen for purchasing food so long as they have appropriate ID badge worn visibly above the waist and footwear are free of excess dirt and debris.

Above Ceiling Work Permits: Contractor shall request and follow all provisions of approved permit(s) while working in the Medical Center. Working outside of construction barriers without having approved permit with construction personnel is cause for immediate cessation of work by the COTR/ACO.

Lock Out/Tag Out Energy Control Program shall be observed by all contractor personnel. Contractor is to submit a copy of their policy for approval. Provide contractors with copy of Medical Center Lock Out/Tag Out Policy 138-031.

Professional Behavior: Please remind all staff and subcontractors that they are working in an active medical center environment, and professional behavior is expected at all times. Since work is sometimes performed directly adjacent to active offices or patient care areas, please be cognizant of excessive noise and disruptions to those nearby (radios too loud, use of foul/inappropriate language, etc.)

All inspections to be completed immediately to bring the Wade Park VAMC up to code and the latest safety standards from the day the contract is signed. The quote will include all labor, material, equipment, software, freight charges.

Inspections will be scheduled with the VA. The Main Facility Service Elevators and single use elevators are to be done on off hours and can be coordinated with VA to meet schedules. The most practical time for these elevators is on 2nd shift 3PM to 11PM.

When the scope of work is completed the vendors shall brief the electrical shop supervisor on all violations.

PRICING/SCHEDULE

Period of performance:

Base Year: May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022

Option Year One: May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023

Option Year Two: May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024

Option Year Three: May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025

Option Year Four: May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

CLIN

DESCRIPTION

Period of Performance

COST

0001

BASE YEAR: SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS AT THE WADE PARK FACILITY. SEMI-ANNUAL

5-1-2021 through 4-30-2022

1001

OPTION YEAR ONE: SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS AT THE WADE PARK FACILITY. SEMI-ANNUAL

5-1-2022 through 4-30-2023

2001

Option Year Two: SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS AT THE WADE PARK FACILITY. SEMI-ANNUAL

5-1-2023 through 4-30-2024

3001

Option Year Three: SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS AT THE WADE PARK FACILITY. SEMI-ANNUAL

5-1-2024 through 4-30-2025

4001

Option Year Four: SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS AT THE WADE PARK FACILITY. SEMI-ANNUAL

5-1-2025 through 4-30-2026

Grand Total Cost

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

For: Elevator Inspection Services for the Cleveland VA Medical Center

Contract Number: Time period: May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2026

Contractor s name:

1. PURPOSE

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides a systematic method to evaluate performance for the stated contract. This QASP explains the following:

What will be monitored.

How monitoring will take place.

Who will conduct the monitoring.

How monitoring efforts and results will be documented.

This QASP does not detail how the contractor accomplishes the work. Rather, the QASP is created with the premise that the contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. It is the Government s responsibility to be objective, fair, and consistent in evaluating performance.

This QASP is a living document and the Government may review and revise it on a regular basis. However, the Government shall coordinate changes with the contractor. Copies of the original QASP and revisions shall be provided to the contractor and Government officials implementing surveillance activities.

2. GOVERNMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following personnel shall oversee and coordinate surveillance activities.

a. Contracting Officer (CO) - The CO shall ensure performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensure compliance with the contract terms, and shall safeguard the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. The CO shall also assure that the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The CO is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the contractor s performance.

Assigned CS: Roman Savino

Organization or Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Engineering

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Robert Davis, Engineering

c. Other Key Government Personnel Ralph Kelley, Craig Healey

3. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVES

The following employees of the contractor serve as the contractor s program manager for this contract.

a. Program Manager

b. Other Contractor Personnel

4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performance standards define desired services. The Government performs surveillance to determine if the contractor exceeds, meets or does not meet these standards.

The Performance Requirements Summary Matrix, paragraph in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), includes performance standards. The Government shall use these standards to determine contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

The government reserves the right to monitor services in accordance with Performance Based Matrix. Monitoring of contractor s performance shall be done by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

Contract noncompliance: Incidents of contractor noncompliance as evidenced by the monitoring procedures shall be forwarded immediately to the Contracting Officer. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan will be signed by the Contractor Program Manager and COR, outlining the evaluation criteria to ensure the contractor is aware of the management and quality criteria required to meet the terms of the contract.

Frequency of Measurement: During contract performance, the COR will periodically analyze whether the negotiated frequency of surveillance is appropriate for the work being performed. Semi-annual (or quarterly if warranted) reports are prepared by the COR.

Frequency of Performance Assessment Meetings: The COR shall visit with the contractor either on an as-needed basis or, at a minimum, twice during the Period of Performance: The first time during the middle of contract period and the second time will be towards the end of contract period to assess performance and shall provide a written assessment. This written assessment will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer as documentation of contractor s performance and/or for a request to exercise option period, renewal of a contract, or termination of a contract.

Contractor reviews: Contractor will review semi-annual (or quarterly) performance measure reports and acknowledge receipt of report by returning a signed copy, along with any comments, to the Contracting Officer within 30 days of receipt of the report.

Task

ID

Indicator

Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

Method of Surveillance

Semi-Annual, Annual, 30 Day Follow Up inspections and Full Load Tests

1

Inspections will take place in May and November. 30-day follow-ups will take place in June and December (dates are subject to change)

Regularly scheduled inspections shall be completed according to CORs specifications.

100%

Direct observation, random inspection (auditing), analysis of contractor s progress reports, or 100% inspection

WAGE DETERMINATION LIST

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

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| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4727 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 12 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/21/2020

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Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.95 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2021. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Ohio

Area: Ohio Counties of Cuyahoga Geauga Lake Lorain Medina

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 15.57

01012 - Accounting Clerk II 17.47

01013 - Accounting Clerk III 19.55

01020

- Administrative Assistant

28.28

01035

- Court Reporter

20.56

01041

- Customer Service Representative

I

14.32

01042

- Customer Service Representative

II

16.11

01043

- Customer Service Representative

III

17.58

01051

- Data Entry Operator I

14.60

01052

- Data Entry Operator II

15.94

01060

- Dispatcher Motor Vehicle

20.85

01070

- Document Preparation Clerk

14.50

01090

- Duplicating Machine Operator

14.50

01111

- General Clerk I

13.78

01112

- General Clerk II

15.04

01113

- General Clerk III

16.88

01120

- Housing Referral Assistant

20.31

01141

- Messenger Courier

13.46

01191

- Order Clerk I

15.41

01192

- Order Clerk II

16.81

01261

- Personnel Assistant (Employment) I

16.00

01262

- Personnel Assistant (Employment) II

17.90

01263

- Personnel Assistant (Employment) III

19.95

01270

- Production Control Clerk

22.11

01290

- Rental Clerk

15.48

01300

- Scheduler Maintenance

16.19

01311

- Secretary I

16.19

01312

- Secretary II

18.22

01313

- Secretary III

20.31

01320

- Service Order Dispatcher

18.84

01410

- Supply Technician

28.28

01420

- Survey Worker

15.95

01460

- Switchboard Operator/Receptionist

13.97

01531

- Travel Clerk I

16.25

01532

- Travel Clerk II

17.34

01533

- Travel Clerk III

18.38

01611

- Word Processor I

15.22

01612

- Word Processor II

17.08

01613

- Word Processor III

19.11

05000 -

Automotive Service Occupations

05005

- Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass

20.43

05010

- Automotive Electrician

19.67

05040

- Automotive Glass Installer

18.92

05070

- Automotive Worker

18.92

05110

- Mobile Equipment Servicer

17.27

05130

- Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic

20.56

05160

- Motor Equipment Metal Worker

18.92

05190

- Motor Vehicle Mechanic

20.56

05220

- Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper

16.50

05250

- Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker

18.07

05280

- Motor Vehicle Wrecker

18.92

05310

- Painter Automotive

19.67

05340

- Radiator Repair Specialist

18.92

05370

- Tire Repairer

15.89

05400

- Transmission Repair Specialist

20.56

07000 -

Food Preparation And Service Occupations

07010

- Baker

12.35

07041

- Cook I

14.15

07042

- Cook II

15.94

07070

- Dishwasher

9.96

07130

- Food Service Worker

11.11

07210

- Meat Cutter

19.09

07260

- Waiter/Waitress

9.94

09000 -

Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations

09010

- Electrostatic Spray Painter

20.60

09040

- Furniture Handler

13.89

09080

- Furniture Refinisher

20.60

09090

- Furniture Refinisher Helper

15.71

09110

- Furniture Repairer Minor

17.22

09130

- Upholsterer

20.60

11000 -

General Services And Support Occupations

11030

- Cleaner Vehicles

11.78

11060

- Elevator Operator

12.80

11090

- Gardener

18.44

11122

- Housekeeping Aide

12.80

11150

- Janitor

12.80

11210

- Laborer Grounds Maintenance

14.71

11240

- Maid or Houseman

11.04

11260

- Pruner

13.49

11270

- Tractor Operator

17.24

11330

- Trail Maintenance Worker

14.71

11360

- Window Cleaner

13.96

12000 -

Health Occupations

12010

- Ambulance Driver

18.94

12011

- Breath Alcohol Technician

20.78

12012

- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

29.96

12015

- Certified Physical Therapist Assistant

29.52

12020

- Dental Assistant

18.96

12025

- Dental Hygienist

33.67

12030

- EKG Technician

28.11

12035

- Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

28.11

12040

- Emergency Medical Technician

18.94

12071

- Licensed Practical Nurse I

18.57

12072

- Licensed Practical Nurse II

20.78

12073

- Licensed Practical Nurse III

23.16

12100

- Medical Assistant

16.80

12130

- Medical Laboratory Technician

28.07

12160

- Medical Record Clerk

19.63

12190

- Medical Record Technician

21.96

12195

- Medical Transcriptionist

18.97

12210

- Nuclear Medicine Technologist

37.09

12221

- Nursing Assistant I

11.49

12222

- Nursing Assistant II

12.91

12223

- Nursing Assistant III

14.09

12224

- Nursing Assistant IV

15.82

12235

- Optical Dispenser

20.25

12236

- Optical Technician

16.56

12250

- Pharmacy Technician

15.80

12280

- Phlebotomist

17.90

12305

- Radiologic Technologist

29.39

12311

- Registered Nurse I

22.89

12312

- Registered Nurse II

28.00

12313

- Registered Nurse II Specialist

28.00

12314

- Registered Nurse III

33.89

12315

- Registered Nurse III Anesthetist

33.89

12316

- Registered Nurse IV

40.62

12317

- Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)

25.73

12320

- Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

22.36

13000 -

Information And Arts Occupations

13011

- Exhibits Specialist I

21.28

13012

- Exhibits Specialist II

26.36

13013

- Exhibits Specialist III

32.24

13041

- Illustrator I

20.35

13042

- Illustrator II

25.21

13043

- Illustrator III

30.83

13047

- Librarian

29.41

13050

- Library Aide/Clerk

13.52

13054

- Library Information Technology Systems

22.30

Administrator

13058

- Library Technician

18.03

13061

- Media Specialist I

17.87

13062

- Media Specialist II

20.00

13063

- Media Specialist III

22.30

13071

- Photographer I

18.04

13072

- Photographer II

20.18

13073

- Photographer III

25.00

13074

- Photographer IV

30.58

13075

- Photographer V

37.01

13090

- Technical Order Library Clerk

16.98

13110

- Video Teleconference Technician

21.07

14000 -

Information Technology Occupations

14041

- Computer Operator I

16.07

14042

- Computer Operator II

17.98

14043

- Computer Operator III

20.04

14044

- Computer Operator IV

22.64

14045

- Computer Operator V

25.06

14071

- Computer Programmer I

(see

1)

22.13

14072

- Computer Programmer II

(see

1)

27.20

14073

- Computer Programmer III

(see

1)

14074

- Computer Programmer IV

(see

1)

14101

- Computer Systems Analyst I

(see

1)

14102

- Computer Systems Analyst II

(see

1)

14103

- Computer Systems Analyst III

(see

1)

14150

- Peripheral Equipment Operator

16.07

14160

- Personal Computer Support Technician

22.64

14170

- System Support Specialist

27.39

15000 -

Instructional Occupations

15010

- Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated)

28.53

15020

- Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)

35.35

15030

- Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot)

41.38

15050

- Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor

30.23

15060

- Educational Technologist

35.57

15070

- Flight Instructor (Pilot)

41.38

15080

- Graphic Artist

24.34

15085

- Maintenance Test Pilot Fixed Jet/Prop

38.92

15086

- Maintenance Test Pilot Rotary Wing

38.92

15088

- Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot

38.92

15090

- Technical Instructor

24.57

15095

- Technical Instructor/Course Developer

30.06

15110

- Test Proctor

19.84

15120

- Tutor

19.84

16000 -

Laundry Dry-Cleaning Pressing And Related

Occupations

16010

- Assembler

10.57

16030

- Counter Attendant

10.57

16040

- Dry Cleaner

13.13

16070

- Finisher Flatwork Machine

10.57

16090

- Presser Hand

10.57

16110

- Presser Machine Drycleaning

10.57

16130

- Presser Machine Shirts

10.57

16160 - Presser Machine Wearing Apparel Laundry 10.57

16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 14.07

16220 - Tailor 15.00

16250 - Washer Machine 11.26

19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations

19010

- Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)

23.45

19040

- Tool And Die Maker

27.31

21000 -

Materials Handling And Packing Occupations

21020

- Forklift Operator

16.87

21030

- Material Coordinator

22.11

21040

- Material Expediter

22.11

21050

- Material Handling Laborer

14.51

21071

- Order Filler

13.69

21080

- Production Line Worker (Food Processing)

16.87

21110

- Shipping Packer

16.72

21130

- Shipping/Receiving Clerk

16.72

21140

- Store Worker I

16.43

21150

- Stock Clerk

21.54

21210

- Tools And Parts Attendant

16.87

21410

- Warehouse Specialist

16.87

23000 -

Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations

23010

- Aerospace Structural Welder

34.74

23019

- Aircraft Logs and Records Technician

28.66

23021

- Aircraft Mechanic I

33.33

23022

- Aircraft Mechanic II

34.74

23023

- Aircraft Mechanic III

36.04

23040

- Aircraft Mechanic Helper

25.21

23050

- Aircraft Painter

31.82

23060

- Aircraft Servicer

28.66

23070

- Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician

31.82

23080

- Aircraft Worker

30.38

23091

- Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic

30.38

I

23092

- Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic

33.33

II

23110

- Appliance Mechanic

21.53

23120 - Bicycle Repairer

22.37

23125 - Cable Splicer

34.79

23130 - Carpenter Maintenance

26.83

23140 - Carpet Layer

25.85

23160 - Electrician Maintenance

28.68

23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I

25.04

23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II

26.23

23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III

28.36

23260 - Fabric Worker

23.77

23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic

22.29

23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer

22.37

23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic

35.16

23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator

28.45

23370 - General Maintenance Worker

19.41

23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

33.33

23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer

28.66

23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker

30.38

23391 - Gunsmith I

22.37

23392 - Gunsmith II

25.20

23393 - Gunsmith III

27.64

23410 - Heating Ventilation And Air-Conditioning

24.53

Mechanic

23411 - Heating Ventilation And Air Contidioning

25.57

Mechanic (Research Facility)

23430

- Heavy Equipment Mechanic

28.52

23440

- Heavy Equipment Operator

32.86

23460

- Instrument Mechanic

30.09

23465

- Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic

26.39

23470

- Laborer

14.51

23510

- Locksmith

20.60

23530

- Machinery Maintenance Mechanic

26.22

23550

- Machinist Maintenance

21.77

23580

- Maintenance Trades Helper

17.21

23591

- Metrology Technician I

30.09

23592

- Metrology Technician II

31.37

23593

- Metrology Technician III

32.54

23640

- Millwright

33.74

23710

- Office Appliance Repairer

21.04

23760

- Painter Maintenance

21.74

23790

- Pipefitter Maintenance

32.54

23810

- Plumber Maintenance

31.07

23820

- Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

27.64

23850

- Rigger

27.64

23870

- Scale Mechanic

25.20

23890

- Sheet-Metal Worker Maintenance

29.41

23910

- Small Engine Mechanic

19.82

23931

- Telecommunications Mechanic I

27.63

23932

- Telecommunications Mechanic II

28.81

23950

- Telephone Lineman

24.10

23960

- Welder Combination Maintenance

19.36

23965

- Well Driller

27.64

23970

- Woodcraft Worker

27.64

23980

- Woodworker

22.37

24000 -

Personal Needs Occupations

24550

- Case Manager

17.29

24570

- Child Care Attendant

12.25

24580

- Child Care Center Clerk

15.29

24610

- Chore Aide

10.93

24620

- Family Readiness And Support

Services

17.29

Coordinator

24630

- Homemaker

17.29

25000 -

Plant And System Operations Occupations

25010

- Boiler Tender

29.31

25040

- Sewage Plant Operator

26.41

25070

- Stationary Engineer

29.31

25190

- Ventilation Equipment Tender

22.17

25210

- Water Treatment Plant Operator

26.41

27000 -

Protective Service Occupations

27004

- Alarm Monitor

23.44

27007

- Baggage Inspector

13.65

27008

- Corrections Officer

22.76

27010

- Court Security Officer

23.73

27030

- Detection Dog Handler

16.31

27040

- Detention Officer

22.76

27070

- Firefighter

25.42

27101

- Guard I

13.65

27102

- Guard II

16.31

27131

- Police Officer I

26.51

27132

- Police Officer II

29.47

28000 -

Recreation Occupations

28041

- Carnival Equipment Operator

12.24

28042

- Carnival Equipment Repairer

13.09

28043

- Carnival Worker

9.57

28210

- Gate Attendant/Gate Tender

15.24

28310

- Lifeguard

11.34

28350

- Park Attendant (Aide)

17.05

28510

- Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant

12.44

28515

- Recreation Specialist

21.11

28630

- Sports Official

13.57

28690

- Swimming Pool Operator

18.62

29000 -

Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services

29010

- Blocker And Bracer

21.04

29020

- Hatch Tender

21.04

29030

- Line Handler

21.04

29041

- Stevedore I

19.85

29042

- Stevedore II

22.04

30000 -

Technical Occupations

30010

-

Air

Traffic

Control

Specialist

Center (HFO)

(see

2)

41.56

30011

-

Air

Traffic

Control

Specialist

Station (HFO)

(see

2)

28.65

30012

-

Air

Traffic

Control

Specialist

Terminal (HFO)

(see

2)

31.56

30021

- Archeological

Technician

I

18.50

30022

- Archeological

Technician

II

20.69

30023

- Archeological

Technician

III

25.63

30030 - Cartographic Technician

25.63

30040 - Civil Engineering Technician

29.20

30051 - Cryogenic Technician I

28.40

30052 - Cryogenic Technician II

31.36

30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I

18.50

30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II

20.69

30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III

23.07

30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV

28.40

30081 - Engineering Technician I

16.70

30082 - Engineering Technician II

18.75

30083 - Engineering Technician III

20.98

30084 - Engineering Technician IV

25.99

30085 - Engineering Technician V

31.78

30086 - Engineering Technician VI

38.46

30090 - Environmental Technician

23.34

30095 - Evidence Control Specialist

25.63

30210 - Laboratory Technician

22.81

30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I

26.95

30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II

29.77

30240 - Mathematical Technician

27.85

30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I

18.72

30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II

23.34

30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III

30.33

30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV

36.70

30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist

31.36

30390 - Photo-Optics Technician

25.63

30395 - Radiation Control Technician

31.36

30461 - Technical Writer I

30.39

30462 - Technical Writer II

35.40

30463 - Technical Writer III

30.60

30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I

26.41

30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II

31.96

30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III

38.31

30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort

26.41

30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel

26.41

30501 - Weather Forecaster I

28.40

30502 - Weather Forecaster II

34.54

30620 - Weather Observer Combined Upper Air Or

(see 2)

23.15

Surface Programs

30621

- Weather Observer Senior

(see 2)

25.63

31000 -

Transportation/Mobile Equipment

Operation

Occupations

31010

- Airplane Pilot

31.96

31020

- Bus Aide

16.72

31030

- Bus Driver

22.29

31043

- Driver Courier

15.37

31260

- Parking and Lot Attendant

10.41

31290

- Shuttle Bus Driver

16.42

31310

- Taxi Driver

12.67

31361

- Truckdriver Light

16.42

31362

- Truckdriver Medium

19.05

31363

- Truckdriver Heavy

23.70

31364

- Truckdriver Tractor-Trailer

23.70

99000 -

Miscellaneous Occupations

99020

- Cabin Safety Specialist

15.58

99030

- Cashier

10.67

99050

- Desk Clerk

11.15

99095

- Embalmer

33.31

99130

- Flight Follower

26.41

99251

- Laboratory Animal Caretaker I

12.83

99252

- Laboratory Animal Caretaker II

13.72

99260

- Marketing Analyst

30.16

99310

- Mortician

33.31

99410

- Pest Controller

17.63

99510

- Photofinishing Worker

16.37

99710

- Recycling Laborer

23.21

99711

- Recycling Specialist

27.21

99730

- Refuse Collector

21.28

99810

- Sales Clerk

12.24

99820

- School Crossing Guard

14.63

99830

- Survey Party Chief

29.50

99831

- Surveying Aide

16.83

99832

- Surveying Technician

25.27

99840

- Vending Machine Attendant

13.42

99841

- Vending Machine Repairer

15.94

99842

- Vending Machine Repairer Helper

13.42

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness injury or other health-related needs including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill injured or has other health-related needs including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of domestic violence sexual assault or

stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections

under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.54 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $181.60 per week or

$786.93 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.22 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $168.80 per week or $731.47 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA- covered contract also covered by EO 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any

paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor wherever employed and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day

Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b) this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive administrative or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate

not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals (29 C.F.R. 541. 400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition because this wage determination may not

list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey

data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds

$27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination.

Additionally because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of:

The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures including consulting with users to determine hardware software or system functional specifications;

The design development documentation analysis creation testing or modification of computer systems or programs including prototypes based on and related to user or system design specifications;

The design documentation testing creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or

A combination of the aforementioned duties the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400).

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am.

If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime

(i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work).

** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL **

An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance explosives and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening blending dying mixing and pressing of sensitive ordnance explosives

and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide black powder and photoflash powder. All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization modification renovation demolition and maintenance operations on sensitive

ordnance explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges.

A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands face or arms of the employee engaged in the operation irritation of the skin minor burns and the like; minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving unloading storage and hauling of ordnance explosive and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance explosives and incendiary material differential pay.

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract by the employer by the state or local law etc.) the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by

laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost) reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of ""wash and wear"" materials may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning daily washing or commercial

laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms

of the Government contract by the contractor by law or by the nature of the work there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" Fifth Edition (Revision 1) dated September 2015 unless otherwise indicated.

** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) **

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e. the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination) be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e. appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR

4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification wage rate and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day

of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act

and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are

included in a contract a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

When preparing the bid the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

After contract award the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s) a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s) job description(s) and rationale for proposed wage rate(s) including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved or where there is no authorized representative the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees

performs any contract work.

The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent

information including the position of the contractor and the employees to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

Within 30 days of receipt the Wage and Hour Division approves modifies or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor.

Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See

29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)).

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember it is not the job title but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split combine or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR