S222--Hazardous Waste Removal

QUESTIONS FOR 36C25024Q0631

Is there currently an incumbent for this position, or is this a new solicitation for Hazardous Waste Removal?   Earth Smart Environmental is the current contractor performing services via two separate contracts. This solicitation combines sharps and RMW into one contract. Hazardous waste, Pharmaceuticals, and Universal waste are not currently being requested under this contract.

How many outpatient clinics will require pick-up services under this solicitation?

Main medical facility includes Main Hospital, CARES Tower, Atrium Riser, VA Annex and VA Domicilliary. Sharps pick ups will be from every patient room, clinic, and area that currently have sharps containers located, and those new areas of the hospital that are currently or will be under construction in the future.  This is a requirement of the vendor to pick up from each location, EMS will not transport sharps containers to the centralized area unless in urgent circumstances. RMW/PATH/and Trace Chemo pick up are currently limited to the following pick-up points: Animal Research Lab, Morgue, Biohazard Ante Room, 4A Soiled Utility Room and Module J Soiled utility room, but more may be added if needed.

The following outpatient clinics will require pick-up services under this solicitation. There is a central collection point for all these locations.

1            Akron VA Clinic (CBOC)                            55 West Waterloo Road                                        Akron, Ohio                                    Once per week

           2         Akron Infusion Center (CBOC)                       95 West Waterloo Road                                        Akron, Ohio                                    Three times a week (M, W, F)

           3         Canton VA Clinic (CBOC)                                   733 Market Avenue South                                   Canton, Ohio                                Once per week

               4            Carl Nunziato VA Clinic (CBOC)                    1815 Belmont Avenue                                           Youngstown, Ohio                    Once per week

               5            Cleveland VA Clinic: Euclid (ODC)             7000 Euclid Avenue, Suites 102 and 202           Cleveland, Ohio                      102 (Daily M, Tu, W, Th, F) & 202 (biweekly/once every other week)

           6         Cleveland VA Clinic Superior (OSC)             8901 Superior Avenue                                  Cleveland, Ohio                      Biweekly (once every other week)

           7         David F. Winder VA Clinic (CBOC)                1025 South Trimble Road                                    Mansfield, Ohio                          Once per week

               8            East Liverpool VA Clinic (CBOC)                   15655 State Route 170, Suite A                        Calcutta, Ohio                             Biweekly (once every other week)

               9            Lake County VA Clinic (CBOC)                       35000 Kaiser Court                                                  Willoughby, Ohio                       Once per week

               10         Lorain VA Clinic (CBOC)                                     5275 North Abbe Road                                          Sheffield Village, Ohio            Once per week

               11         New Philadelphia VA Clinic (CBOC)          1260 Monroe Street Northwest, Suite 1A   New Philadelphia, Ohio    Biweekly (once every other week)

               12         Parma VA Clinic                                                        8787 Brookpark Road                                            Parma, Ohio                                  Once per week            Â

               13         Ravenna VA Clinic (CBOC)                                6751 North Chestnut Street                               Ravenna, Ohio                             Once per week

           14       Sandusky VA Clinic (CBOC)                             1912 Hayes Avenue                                                 Sandusky, Ohio                           Once per week

               15         Summit County VA Clinic (CRRC)                   111 East Voris Street                                               Akron, Ohio                                    As needed

               16         Warren VA Clinic (CBOC)                                 1460 Tod Avenue, Northwest                            Warren, Ohio                                Once per week

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           We have included other centers that may be opening during the Base x 4 contract cycle which include:

           17       Akron/Canton Super CBOC to include Outpatient Surgery Center and dialysis center                                                       Daily  (M, Tu, W, Th, F)

           18       Kent Imaging and Infusion Center                                                                                                                                        Daily  (M, Tu, W, Th, F)

           19       Lisbon CBOC                                                                                                                                                                        Once per week

           20       Medina CBOC                                                                                                                                                                      Once per week

           21       Youngstown Infusion Center.                                                                                                                                               Three times a week (M, W, F)

Will hazardous waste need to be picked up daily, or are there specific days designated for these services? Please see above

Will security card access be required to enter the listed locations? For all locations at the main medical center a PAC card will need to be obtained per instructions in the SOW. Once PAC card is given then it will be activated to open rooms. Rooms located in pharmacy and police services or other secured areas will not work and you will have to buzz to be let in. At offsite locations, the vendor will communicate that they are there to pick up sharps/regulated medical waste. Note only those that have completed a proper DOT course are allowed to sign any manifests.

What is the method of payment for this solicitation? Answer: The contractor who is awarded the solicitation will receive a purchase order number to submit their invoicing to the Tungsten Network.

Are the pick-up bins located in centralized areas within the facility, and will the hazardous and sharp waste products be placed in secure, discardable bags? Please see above. Sharps and RMW should be discarded into FDA and DOT approved containers or bags, and then placed into a properly labeled transport container, box or cart for shipment away from the facility.Â

Is there a budget that you would like to adhere to for this solicitation? Answer: It is the contractor s responsibility to provide a pricing quote based on the requirement for evaluation. There will be no budget provided.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Title of project: Regulated Medical Waste and Sharps (Collection, Transport, Autoclave/Incineration, and Disposal)

Purpose of the project: VA Northeast Ohio Health Care system is looking to procure regulated medical waste services and consumable items (includes boxes, bins, sharps containers, cabinets, transporters) for our main medical facility and all offsite locations.

Background: Environmental Management Service (EMS), Waste Management division is tasked with the oversight and responsibility for the handling of Regulated Medical Waste within the entire VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System. Our current contract is set to expire, and with the grown of the health care system, we need to ensure that we have in place a robust contract that will be able to handle this level of need.

Locations where work is to be performed: CBOC = Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

10701 East Boulevard

Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1702

Facility Includes the following Locations: Cares Tower (8 Levels), Main Hospital (7 Levels), Atrium Tower (5 Levels), VA Annex (2 Levels), Domiciliary (4 levels) and any new/future construction that may occur to this location. Pathological/Chemotherapy waste is picked up from Animal Research Lab, Human Pathology (Morgue), and designated Biohazard storage facility.

Akron VA Clinic (CBOC)

55 West Waterloo Road

Akron, Ohio 44319-1116

Facility includes the following locations: Primary and Secondary buildings, and any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Akron Infusion Center (CBOC)

95 West Waterloo Road

Akron, Ohio 44319-1116

Facility includes the following locations: Primary and Secondary buildings, and any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Canton VA Clinic (CBOC)

733 Market Avenue South

Canton, Ohio 44702-1018

Facility Includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Carl Nunziato VA Clinic (CBOC)

1815 Belmont Avenue

Youngstown, Ohio 44504-1106

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Cleveland VA Clinic: Euclid

7000 Euclid Avenue, Suites 102 and 202

Cleveland, Ohio 44103-4014

Facility includes outpatient Dialysis, homeless care, any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Cleveland VA Clinic: Superior

8901 Superior Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Facility includes Outpatient Surgery Center, Endoscopy, PACU, any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)

1025 South Trimble Road

Mansfield, Ohio 44906-3427

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

East Liverpool VA Clinic (CBOC)

15655 State Route 170, Suite A

Calcutta, Ohio 43920-9672

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Lake County VA Clinic (CBOC)

35000 Kaiser Court

Willoughby, Ohio 44094-3382

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Lorain VA Clinic (CBOC)

5275 North Abbe Road

Sheffield Village, Ohio 44035-1451

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

New Philadelphia VA Clinic (CBOC)

1260 Monroe Street Northwest, Suite 1A

New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663-4147

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Parma VA Clinic

8787 Brookpark Road

Parma, Ohio 44129-6809

Facility includes a 2-level structure, any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Ravenna VA Clinic (CBOC)

6751 North Chestnut Street

Ravenna, Ohio 44266-3903

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Sandusky VA Clinic (CBOC)

1912 Hayes Avenue

Sandusky, Ohio 44870-5557

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Summit County VA Clinic (CBOC)

111 East Voris Street, Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC)

Akron, Ohio 44311-1513

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Warren VA Clinic (CBOC)

1460 Tod Avenue, Northwest

Warren, Ohio 44485-2407

Facility includes any new/future construction that may occur to this location including movement from the current location.

Future Locations currently in the Planning stages, and unknown address of where they will be built.

Akron/Canton Super CBOC to include Outpatient Surgery Center and Dialysis Centers

Kent Imaging and Infusion Center

Lisbon CBOC

Medina CBOC

Current Statistics: Current Vendor is providing pick up Regulated Medical Waste Sharp containers from Main Hospital Facility (including all sub areas listed), VA Clinic Euclid, VA Clinic Superior, and Parma CBOC. Here is a current list for FY 23 for each of these areas.

Number of Sharps Containers Picked up and recycled. Note that as volumes pick up post-COVID and adding on additional sites, the frequency and size of containers used will increase each Fiscal Year.

Sharps picked up by total weight. Note that as volumes pick up post-COVID and adding on additional sites, the frequency and size of containers used will increase each Fiscal Year.

Current vendor subcontracts out CBOC and Pathological/Chemotherapy waste. Here are the statistics of what is picked up from these locations. Note that as volumes pick up post-COVID and adding on additional sites, the frequency and size of containers used will increase each Fiscal Year.

L. Vendor Requirements:

1. General Requirements

a. Vendor will be certified in the pickup, transportation, and destruction of regulated medical waste, including regulated medical waste that may contain non-hazardous pharmaceuticals included in their sharps containers.

b. At the request of VA Northeast Ohio Health Care Systems, vendors that are regulated to transport and destroy their Regulated Medical Waste/infectious waste in the State of Ohio per Ohio Administrative Code 3745-27-37 or 3745-27-38 will be prioritized. It is known that Regulated Medical Waste is handled differently per the receiving state guidelines. Therefore, to ensure mutual compliance to State of Ohio Administrative Code, the standards required by the Generator (VA Medical Facility) and the Transporter/Destruction vendor (contractor) should be equal.

c. Vendors that destroy their regulated medical waste/infectious waste in another state other than Ohio, can be considered, but all applicable laws and regulations must be described and provided during solicitation review.

d. The disposal of hazardous pharmaceuticals and DEA regulated pharmaceuticals are currently handled through our hazardous waste contract. There may be empty syringes and glass vials of hazardous pharmaceuticals or DEA regulated pharmaceuticals mixed into the sharp containers. There also may be non-hazardous medications placed into the container. VA Northeast Ohio will do everything possible to prevent such interactions within sharp containers. The vendor will be required to notify the Waste Management, GEMS Coordinator and COR if there is anything that cannot be processed within the sharp container per State law. If the methods of treatment of each type of Regulated Medical Waste classification needs to be changed based on the above information, this will need to be presented to COR at the time of solicitation since Incineration, gas, and chemical destruction does cost more than autoclave sterilization.

2. Education and Training

Vendor will ensure any employee handling Regulated Medical Waste has received proper training and education including yearly training on using proper Personal Protection Equipment, infection control, Occupational Health, and Safety Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste management.

Vendor will ensure any employee handling Regulated Medical Waste has received proper Department of Transportation Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification per 49 CFR 172.704.

Certificates will be kept on file by the Vendor and will be provided to the COR when required.

Any subcontractors that are used must also meet the requirements stated above and keep on file by the primary vendor to be provided to the COR when required.

Vendors will need appropriate security training and meet all requirements to retrieve a facility contractor ID card, keys, and other credentials needed to access all areas within the hospital that have regulated medical waste.

Sharps Container Requirements

Sharps containers will be a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared sharps container and will meet or exceed the following guidelines.

Have FDA 510(K) Market Clearance for Product

Company is registered and products are listed with FDA.

Compliant with CFR 21 Part 820 Quality System Regulation and Good Manufacturing Practices

Labeled with adequate directions for safe use including biohazard labeling and symbols.

OSHA Compliant to include.

Securely closable to prevent leaks or punctures per 49 CFR 173.134

Must be puncture resistant per 49 CFR 173.197

Must be marked with a Biohazard marking conforming to 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i) per 49 CFR 178/134

Labeled with proper UN Shipping Name and Number per 49 CFR 171. & 172.101.

Permanently marked for reuse and approved & Certified by US FDA as a medical device for reuse per 49 CFR 173.197

Must be leak and puncture resistant on sides and bottom of the container.

Allows for repeated filling and emptying container of sharps, equal to stated lifespan-uses using normal processing.

Compliant with DOT Vibration Test

Meets FDA cleaning-before-reuse requirements in 21 CFR 820.20, 820.30, 820.70, and 820.100.

Sharps containers that are utilized will not contain a vertical drop lid. All containers must have an appropriate sliding locking lid (8 Gallon and 17 gallon) or a locking counter balanced lid (2-gallon, 3-gallon, 4-gallon).

Sharps container sizes will include a variety of 2-gallon, 3-gallon, 4- gallon, 8-gallon, and 17-gallon or equivalent.

Reusable or non-Reusable Sharp containers provided by the vendor can be utilized. For environmentally sound purchasing, reusable is preferred. If Reusable sharps containers are used, they must follow the below stated guidelines.

The Indication for Use (IFU) for reusable sharps containers will be on file by the vendor and will be provided to COR.

All Reusable sharps containers will be cleaned per the Manufacturer s Indication for use.

Reusable Sharp Containers will be cleaned using mechanical washing to ensure complete cleaning of the lid and container and to prevent any potential cross-contamination.

Decontamination must be Quality Controlled tested to be at 6 LOG. VA Quality Control measure will utilize ATP Devices, and the container must be between 0-10 on the ATP Scale.

Reusable sharp containers will be tracked to ensure that the manufacturer Indications for use are being followed as it relates to the total amount of times the container can be properly used. This can be performed via barcode scanning, or another appropriate method.

If reusable sharp containers become cracked or unusable, containers will be taken out of service immediately, and will be recycled by the company.

All Sharps containers will be housed in appropriate wall mounted or mobile cabinets or carts provided by the vendor for each area in which a sharp container is required.

All Sharps containers will be provided by the vendor.

Regulated Medical Waste (Biohazard)/ Pathological waste/ Chemotherapy Container requirements.

Vendor will provide a system that contains a large container for the collection of PPE and a small container for the collection of Sharps to all infusion areas.

Vendor will collect the provided trace chemotherapy system from the following infusion areas: 4A, Module J, Akron Infusion Center (Kent infusion center when it opens)

Any Single Use Trace Chemotherapy Containers (Yellow Boxes) that are going to be deployed outside of infusion areas will be provided by VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System, and end users/EMS will be required to appropriately box these up for shipment by the vendor.

The vendor will provide appropriate transport boxes for collection of Chemotherapy containers, and Single-Use Disposable Sharps containers. Appropriate bins or totes will that meet FDA requirements will be utilized for collection of Animal and Human Pathological waste. Boxes and bins will meet DOT requirements for the proper transport of chemotherapy/Pathological waste and will be UN Rated per appropriate packaging type for Regulated Medical Wastes. Reusable totes may also be utilized instead of disposable boxes. These must meet the guidelines as stated below.

All reusable containers and systems will be provided by the vendor.

Boxes and Containers will be leak resistant on the sides and the bottoms, labeled with proper UN name and code.

Reusable Chemotherapy Container systems and Reusable RMW Totes can be utilized. These containers must meet the following requirements.

The Indication for Use (IFU) for reusable trace chemo containers will be on file by the vendor and will be provided to COR.

All Reusable containers will be cleaned per the Manufacturer s Indication for use.

Reusable Containers will be cleaned using mechanical washing to ensure complete cleaning of the lid and container and to prevent any potential cross-contamination.

Decontamination must be Quality Controlled tested to be at LOG 6 d. VA Quality Control measure will utilize ATP Devices, and the container must be between 0-10 on the ATP Scale.

Reusable containers will be tracked to ensure that the manufacturer Indications for use are being followed as it relates to the total amount of times the container can be properly used. This can be performed via barcode scanning, or another appropriate method.

If reusable containers become cracked or unusable, containers will be taken out of service immediately, and will be recycled by the company.

Reusable Containers used for the collection of all three waste streams will be free of any glue or residues and excessive labels. Reusable containers will be cleaned per manufacturer IFU and cleaning instructions. Containers will meet all requirements as stated in 49 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C, Part 173, Subpart E, 173.197 Regulated Medical Waste. Minimum size of container will be 28-Gallon Containers, appropriately labeled for DOT Use and will have appropriate locking lids for transport.

Collection Requirements: SHARPS and RMW

Vendor will collect containers from all locations within the main medical center including those sub-listed locations, CBOCS, and offsite locations.

For all centers that require daily pick up of Reusable Sharps Containers, there will be a minimum of two employees and a supervisor on site. One employee without supervisor is needed to pick up single use sharps contains, trace chemotherapy and pathological waste streams.

Vendor will collect sharps containers from every patient room, procedure room, section/area that have sharp containers in use. Weekend/holiday work may be required to ensure that all areas have proper clean out. Weekend/holiday work will be arranged within 2 weeks of when needed by the COR & Waste Management/Recycling Coordinator.

It is the requirement of the vendor to ensure that there is proper staffing available to ensure that the schedule is maintained for each area and that there are no delays with services. It is recommended that the main medical center has a minimum of 2 personnel assigned to Sharps/Regulated Medical Waste Daily Monday-Friday excluding federal holidays.

Sharps containers will be collected when they have reached a maximum level of 2/3 full.

Containers housed in Outpatient areas and CBOCS that are black and labeled RCRA /Pharmaceutical Hazardous Waste are to be treated as both Hazardous Pharmaceutical and Medical Regulated Waste. These items will not be handled via this contract and will be handled via the appropriate VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System Hazardous Waste Contract.

Prior to the start of the contract, vendor will perform an in-depth walk-through of all areas within the main hospital and will create a list of all locations that contain sharps containers. A copy of this document will be used by those collecting containers and shall have the frequency of when it should be checked. This list will be provided to the COR before the first day of service.

Sharp Containers will be picked up within the appropriate frequencies to ensure that Regulated Medical Waste remain in a no putrescent state per Ohio Administrative Code 3745-27-35.

Pathological/Chemotherapy/RMW/Sharps waste will be picked up within the appropriate frequencies to ensure that Regulated Medical Waste remain in a no putrescent state per Ohio Administrative Code 3745-27-35. A minimum schedule of Every other week will be in place for those facilities that do not produce much waste to ensure compliance with Ohio Administrative Code.

Contracted employees will work Monday through Friday, 0700-1730. This time will allow for the vendor to enter areas that are occupied by health care providers providing care to our Veterans. Some after normal business hours work may be needed, with advance notice of the COR, in specialty areas. Below is a minimum schedule of when sharps and RMW should be exchanged or picked up. In the case of holidays, pick up times will be arranged between the COR and the Vendor.

LOCATION

AREA

SHARPS EXCHANGE FROM ROOMS

RMW/CHEMO/ PATH/SINGLE-USE SHARPS CONTAINERS

WADE PARK- MAIN CAMPUS

E26 BIOHAZARD ROOM

DAILY (M-F)

DAILY (M-F)

WADE PARK MAIN CAMPUS

MORGUE

N/A

DAILY (M-F)

WADE PARK MAIN CAMPUS

ANIMAL RESEARCH

N/A

DAILY (M-F)

WADE PARK MAIN CAMPUS

CARES TOWER

ATRIUM

MAIN HOSPITAL

VA ANNEX

DAILY (M-F)

N/A

MIDTOWN DIALYSIS CENTER

DIALYSIS

DAILY (M-F)

DAILY (M-F)

MIDTOWN DIALYSIS CENTER

SUITE 202

WEEKLY

N/A

OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER

OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER

WEEKLY

WEEKLY

W105TH STREET

DOMICILLIARY

WEEKLY

N/A

AKRON

(55 AND 95 EAST WATERLOO)

AKRON CBOC

N/A

DAILY (M-F)

CANTON

CANTON CBOC

N/A

TWICE A WEEK

YOUNGSTOWN

YOUNGSTOWN CBOC

N/A

TWICE A WEEK

MANSFIELD

MANSFIELD CBOC

N/A

WEEKLY

EAST LIVERPOOL

EAST LIVERPOOL CBOC

N/A

EVERY OTHER WEEK

LAKE COUNTY

LAKE CBOC

N/A

TWICE A WEEK

LORAIN COUNTY

LORAIN CBOC

N/A

WEEKLY

NEW PHILADELPHIA

NEW PHILADELPHA CBOC

N/A

EVERY OTHER WEEK

PARMA

PARMA CBOC 1ST FLOOR

WEEKLY

TWICE A WEEK

PARMA

PARMA CBOC 2ND FLOOR

WEEKLY

TWICE A WEEK

RAVENNA

RAVENNA CBOC

N/A

WEEKLY

SANDUSKY

SANDUSKY CBOC

N/A

WEEKLY

WARREN

WARREN CBOC

N/A

WEEKLY

Collection efforts will be monitored by the COR via collection of site reviews and walk-throughs to ensure that all areas are being serviced. Other collection efforts will be made through communications received from service areas. This data will be collected and communicated to the Contracting Officer and Vendor via email and written report.

Vendor will provide staff with appropriate PPE needed to perform their job. Staff working for the vendor and performing the task of collections will meet or exceed existing trade worker salary requirements as presented by the VA contracting officer.

After hours work may need to be performed for those areas that have significantly high patient care (ie. Outpatient clinics, Operating Room).

Areas that are considered sterile areas, will require the vendor to don appropriate PPE for the area. This is not limited to gloves, face mask, shoe covers, beard covers, one piece Tyvek suits, and gowns.

On-site personnel will remove all PPE when they walk through common hallways and floors. The only exception will be a face mask when required by VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System COVID-19 Guidelines.

VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Health Center currently performs steam autoclavation of in-house Biohazard waste. If this sterilizer should ever go down, or the platform for sterilization is being changed over to newer technology, this contract will then cover the emergency pick up of such biohazardous waste. This waste will be required to be picked up daily Monday through Friday, with potential Saturday pick up as well upon activation by the COR. This process will continue until the COR deactivates the emergency pick up schedule.

Transport Requirements: Sharps and RMW

Vendors will transport regulated medical waste via DOT approved transportation trucks, marked with biohazard symbols and appropriate UN Code markings.

Contaminated Sharps Containers and other Regulated Medical Waste containers will not be transported at the same time as Clean Sharps Containers and other Regulated Medical Waste Collection bins/boxes. This process will prevent potential cross contamination.

Vendors will be required to submit a Regulated Medical Waste manifest to the appropriately trained VA Staff member for signature. The initial manifest and a copy of any scanned records will remain within the medical center/CBOC/Offsite for their records. A copy of every manifest from all locations once signed as received by final distribution point will be emailed to the VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System Waste Manager and COR monthly.

On-Site personnel must complete yearly Shipping Regulated Medical Waste course and a proper Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification course as dictated in 49 CFR 172.704.

Regulated Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal

Regulated Medical Waste collected from the VA Northeast Ohio Health Care system will be transported to an infectious waste treatment facility regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Ohio County Health Department, or Equivalent.

Medical Waste Treatment facilities may be inspected by the VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System by the COR and/or Waste Manager to ensure compliance with standards. All inspections performed by State or County officials within the Medical Waste Treatment facility must be submitted to the COR and waste manager once final report is received.

The preferred method of destruction for Pathological and animal waste is Incineration per Ohio Administrative Code. For sharps, the required method of destruction is by steam sterilization via autoclave. Incineration and Steam Sterilization treatment (even if performed outside the state of Ohio) must conform to the requirements of Ohio Administrative Code 3745-27-32 or exceed the requirements of the code.

If Incineration/Steam Sterilization/other method of destruction is used within the State of Ohio or in any other state, the vendor must comply with Local, State, and National regulations. Vendors must ensure that they pass inspections without major incident. All inspection reports must be forwarded to the COR and Waste Management/Recycling Coordinator.

Alternative methods of destruction being used must be approved within the state they reside and documentation of such must be presented to the COR and Waste Management/Recycling Coordinator.

Reusable sharps containers, totes, and tubs used for regulated medical waste will be appropriately cleaned per the IFU of the device. VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System mandates the use of a mechanical cleaning system for all reusable containers to ensure a proper water to soap ratio and to ensure complete bioburden/biofilm elimination.

Disposal of Regulated Medical Waste after the process of incineration or autoclave steam sterilization is regulated by Ohio Administrative Code 3745-27-32 or equivalent state regulation.

Final Distribution, Paperwork, Quality Assurance

All manifests will be sent via email to the COR and waste manager monthly.

A monthly report like the sample below will be delivered monthly to the COR and waste manager. This will be repeated for all sharps containers, pathological and chemotherapy boxes that are picked up. This is required for the VA to enter our Waste Tracking Data per VHA Directive 1850

Location

2 Gallon

3 Gallon

8 Gallon

17 Gallon

Wade Park

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Total lbs.

Total lbs.

Total lbs.

Total lbs.

Location

SHARPS

CHEMO

PATH

OTHER

CBOC 1

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Total lbs.

Total lbs.

Total lbs.

Total lbs.

Reports will be delivered by the third week of month following the month serviced. For example, July reporting will be delivered no later than the 3rd week of August.

COR and Waste Manager will perform quality assurance audits through the collection, transport, processing, and destruction process to ensure compliance with Federal and state standards.

Contract will start prior to the end of the Fiscal Year, and a smooth hand off will be conducted between contractors to ensure no delay in patient care.

If changes in the type of cabinets and sharps containers are needed, this will be conducted in a phased approach and there may be a time where both vendors are covering the hospital at the same time.

All equipment for the initial startup and installation will be provided by the vendor. Installation of any equipment will be provided by the Vendor or an appropriate subcontractor. Installation phases will be presented by the COR at the time of installation.

Vendor is required to apply for and maintain all Federal, State, and Local Permits (not limited to air permits and infectious waste permits) and provide a copy of such permits to the COR and Waste Manager.

Contractor must perform a minimum of 51% of the entire contract without subcontracting.

Many items placed in hazardous waste disposal receptacles may contain Private Health Information (PHI) due to the placement and non-removal of identifying information. This includes patient labels on IV bags, blood tubes, cultures, and other medical objects. Sharps containers may contain PHI, therefore contents containing PHI shall be destroyed so that it is not readable or re-constructible.

Additional Services/products

Any additional supplies, cabinets, or accessories for the collection of Regulated Medical Waste, may be billed to this contract with the authorization of the COR.

Vendor, in collaboration with the Waste Management Coordinator, will provide Regulated Medical Waste related training to end users of the VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System and make this training available for Continuing Education Unit Hours. This training when requested will be provided Annually.

Vendor and COR will have weekly meetings upon start of the contract. These meetings will move to monthly after efficient contract start-up.

Security Requirements

Service & Maintenance will follow the security requirements as per VA s Medical Device Protection Program (MDPP) which protects VA s medical devices through a comprehensive security initiative that encompasses pre-procurement assessments, medical device isolation architecture (MDIA), communication, validation, scanning, access control list remediation, patching, and secure remote connectivity.

On-Site representatives will be required to obtain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card and pass a background investigation.

For further requirement of the contractor (PIV) Card. Process please view How To Get a VA PIV Card - Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness

Many items placed in hazardous waste disposal receptacles may contain Private Health Information (PHI) due to the placement and non-removal of identifying information. This includes patient labels on IV bags, blood tubes, cultures, and other medical objects. Sharps containers may contain PHI, therefore sharps containers shall not be opened and contents containing PHI shall be destroyed so that it is not readable or re-constructible.

General Security

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

Check - In Requirements

The Contractor must report to the assigned POC to sign in with staff before work begins. Additionally, one must submit any mobile media devices that would be used on the system for a virus scan. Upon completion of work, the Contractor must report to Assigned POC to brief or Covering Staff if Supervisor is unavailable concerning completion of service, and then to sign out. At the end of each briefing, Contractor will and must sign out.

VA Information Custodial Language

Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor's rights to use data as described in Rights in Data - General, FAR 52.227-14(d) (1).

The contractor/subcontractor must store, transport, or transmit VA sensitive information in an encrypted form, using VA-approved encryption tools that are, at a minimum, FIPS 140-2 validated.

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, management, equipment, deliverables, and vehicles to establish general waste and recycling program in accordance with the Statement of Work Statement.

Estimated Quantities: The Government has provided its best estimate as to the number of items/units along with pounds (lbs.) that will be required over the base period. The need for services may change due to the needs of the medical center. There is no guarantee that the exact number of items/units listed in the price schedule will be always needed.

Minimum Guarantee: The minimum guarantee for this contract is $400,000.00 over the life of the contract.

Maximum Contract Value: The maximum value of this contract shall be no more than $5,000,000.00 over the life of the contract.

The government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract in excess of the guaranteed minimum amount stated above.

Billing: While the contract is estimated, the contractor shall bill in arrears monthly. The Contractor shall bill by Line-Item numbers equaling the total number for the month. Invoices submitted through Tungsten shall include all requirements of the Billing and Invoicing section of this solicitation and FAR 52.212-4(g) to have payments certified.

Item Number

Description of Supplies and Services

Quantity

Unit

Unit Price per Month

Amount per Month

0001

100,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Sharps (In-house Sharps Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving)

Contract Period: Ordering Period One

POP Begin: 10-01-2024

POP End: 09-30-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

1001

125,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Sharps (In-house Sharps Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Two

POP Begin: 10-01-2025

POP End: 09-30-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

2001

150,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Sharps (In-house Sharps Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Three

POP Begin: 10-01-2026

POP End: 09-30-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

3001

175,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Sharps (In-house Sharps Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Four

POP Begin: 10-01-2027

POP End: 09-30-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

4001

200,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Sharps (In-house Sharps Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving

Contract Period: Ordering Period Five

POP Begin: 10-01-2028

POP End: 09-30-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

5001

100,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Biohazard/Trace Chemo/Pathological (In-house Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving vs. Incineration)

Contract Period: Ordering Period One

POP Begin: 10-01-2024

POP End: 09-30-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

6001

125,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Biohazard/Trace Chemo/Pathological (In-house Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving vs. Incineration)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Two

POP Begin: 10-01-2025

POP End: 09-30-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

7001

150,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Biohazard/Trace Chemo/Pathological (In-house Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving vs. Incineration)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Three

POP Begin: 10-01-2026

POP End: 09-30-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

8001

175,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Biohazard/Trace Chemo/Pathological (In-house Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving vs. Incineration)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Four

POP Begin: 10-01-2027

POP End: 09-30-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

9001

200,000

Lbs.

Regulated Medical Waste, Biohazard/Trace Chemo/Pathological (In-house Pick-up, hauling, and autoclaving vs. Incineration)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Five

POP Begin: 10-01-2028

POP End: 09-30-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

10001

5000

ITEMS

Consumable Items (includes boxes, bins, sharps containers, cabinets, transporters)

Contract Period: Ordering Period OneÂ

POP Begin: 10-01-2024

POP End: 09-30-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

11001

5025

ITEMS

Consumable Items (includes boxes, bins, sharps containers, cabinets, transporters)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Two

POP Begin: 10-01-2025

POP End: 09-30-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

12001

5050

ITEMS

Consumable Items (includes boxes, bs bins, sharps containers, cabinets, transporters)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Three

POP Begin: 10-01-2026

POP End: 09-30-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

13001

5075

ITEMS

Consumable Items (includes boxes, bins, sharps containers, cabinets, transporters)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Four

POP Begin: 10-01-2027

POP End: 09-30-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

14001

6000

ITEMS

Consumable Items (includes boxes, bins, sharps containers, cabinets, transporters)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Four

POP Begin: 10-01-2028

POP End: 09-30-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

15001

10

ITEMS

Trace Chemo Sharps Systems and Trollies (Large bin for PPE, Small Bin for Sharps)

Contract Period: Ordering Period One

POP Begin: 10-01-2024

POP End: 09-30-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

16001

15

ITEMS

Trace Chemo Sharps Systems and Trollies (Large bin for PPE, Small Bin for Sharps)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Two

POP Begin: 10-01-2025

POP End: 09-30-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

17001

20

ITEMS

Trace Chemo Sharps Systems and Trollies (Large bin for PPE, Small Bin for Sharps)

Contract Period: Ordering Period Three

POP Begin: 10-01-2026

POP End: 09-30-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

18001

25

ITEMS

Trace Chemo Sharps Systems and Trollies (Large bin for PPE, Small Bin for Sharps)

Contract Period: Ordering Period One

POP Begin: 10-01-2027

POP End: 09-30-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

19001

30

ITEMS

Trace Chemo Sharps Systems and Trollies (Large bin for PPE, Small Bin for Sharps)

Contract Period: Ordering Period One

POP Begin: 10-01-2028

POP End: 09-30-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

TOTAL PRICING OF CONTACT

ORDERING PERIOD ONE:

October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025

ORDERING PERIOD TWO:

October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026

ORDERING PERIOD THREE:

October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027

ORDERING PERIOD FOUR:

October 1, 2027, through September 30, 2028

ORDERING PERIOD FIVE:

October 1, 2028, through September 30, 2029

GRAND TOTAL OF CONTRACT

52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 10-1-2024 through 09-30-2029.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less one pickup per week, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor

(1) Any order for a pickup more than five times per day;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of 120% of the annual estimate

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 1 day that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 10 minutes after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

The maximum value of the contract: $5,000,000.00

The minimum value of the contract: $400,000.00

(End of Clause)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government will order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 09-30-2025.

(End of Clause)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the last 30 days contract expiration date.

(End of Clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the last 30 days contract expiration date; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Authority for this solicitation is FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements. The following factors shall be used to evaluate conforming quotes: (1) Technical Capability (2) Past Performance and (3) Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance when combined are more important than Price.

Contents of the written quotes will be evaluated to determine the degree and extent to which the requirements set forth in the Request for Quote (RFQ) and PWS are satisfied. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY EVALUATION APPROACH

The contractor shall meet the following requirements:

The contractor shall have experience in providing Regulated Medical Waste and Sharps (Collection, Transport, Autoclave/Incineration, and Disposal.)

The contractor must have been providing Regulated Medical Waste and Sharps (Collection, Transport, Autoclave/Incineration, and Disposal) removal to either a VA Medical Center or other Similar Healthcare Environments for a minimum of three consecutive years prior to submitting quote.

The contractor must provide evidence that they are able to handle the amount of volume contained within the Statement of Work for a Major 1A level Medical Facility by showing workflows at other facilities they are currently performing work for.

PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION APPROACH

The Past Performance Approach will be evaluated based on the narrative, Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs), and other Government sources for quality, timeliness, and relevance (i.e., experience in providing services similar in size, scope, and complexity as described in the PWS. The Government will make determination of relevance. If no past performance information is readily available. the Offeror s past performance will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably.

The Government will evaluate the offerors past performance based on recent and relevant projects that they have been completed as a Contractor. Offerors shall provide a minimum of three (3) references with their quote. Recent is defined as a project performed within the last three (3) years. Relevant is defined a project for an organization that is similar in volume of service provided. Ensure phone number and email contact information is correct for your references. In addition to the past performance references listed with the quote, contractors are encouraged to have references complete the Past Performance Questionnaires, these questionnaires are to be sent directly from the company giving references to the Contracting Officer by email.

The contractor should have past performance in the private sector and/or Federal government, in providing services similar in size, scope, and complexity as described in the PWS.

The government will evaluate information in CPARS, FAPIIS, and personal knowledge of offerors.

PRICE EVALUATION APPROACH

The Government will evaluate quotes by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all years. The Government will evaluate price reasonableness and in an overall best value determination.

PAST-PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Offerors Name and Contract Number: ____________________________________________

Contract Type and Dollar Value: ____________________________________________

Contract Start/End Dates: __________________________________________________

Brief Description of work: __________________________________________________

Please rate and provide information/comments for the following:

Circle one

1. To what extent did the contractor comply with all contract requirements?

O A S M U

2. If reports were required, were they accurate in meeting all contract requirements?

O A S M U

3. To what extent did the contractor use appropriate personnel for all contract requirements?

O A S M U

4. What extent was contractor flexible in responding to changing needs?

O A S M U

5. To what extent was the contractor reliable?

O A S M U

6. To what extent was the contractor responsive to technical directions?

O A S M U

7. To what extent did contractor notify you of problems or potential problems?

O A S M U

8. Would you award another contract to the contractor being evaluated? If no, please explain:

Yes No

9. Was the customer satisfied with the contractor s service? If no, please explain:

Yes No

10. Have any cure notices, show cause letters, suspension of payment, or termination been issued to the contractor? If yes, please explain.

Yes No

Name of Evaluator:

Position Title and Telephone Number:

Date

"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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|

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| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4727

Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 23

Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 04/19/2024

_______________________________________|____________________________________________

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to

pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order

14026 or Executive Order 13658.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to |

|after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. |

|contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers |

|an option is exercised) on or after |at least $17.20 per hour (or the applicable |

|January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,|

| |if it is higher) for all hours spent |

| |performing on the contract in 2024. |

________________________________________|____________________________________________

|If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to |

|between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. |

|2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers |

|or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.90 per hour (or the applicable |

|2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,|

| |if it is higher) for all hours spent |

| |performing on the contract in 2024. |

_____________________________________________________________________________________

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional

information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders

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 18.36

01012 - Accounting Clerk II 20.60

01013 - Accounting Clerk III 23.04

01020 - Administrative Assistant 30.94

01035 - Court Reporter 27.37

01041 - Customer Service Representative I 15.57***

01042 - Customer Service Representative II 16.99***

01043 - Customer Service Representative III 19.07

01051 - Data Entry Operator I 16.85***

01052 - Data Entry Operator II 18.39

01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 22.06

01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 21.24

01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 21.24

01111 - General Clerk I 16.33***

01112 - General Clerk II 17.81

01113 - General Clerk III 19.99

01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 23.85

01141 - Messenger Courier 16.56***

01191 - Order Clerk I 19.00

01192 - Order Clerk II 20.72

01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 18.51

01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 20.70

01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 23.08

01270 - Production Control Clerk 25.95

01290 - Rental Clerk 17.11***

01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 19.12

01311 - Secretary I 19.12

01312 - Secretary II 21.39

01313 - Secretary III 23.85

01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 19.72

01410 - Supply Technician 30.94

01420 - Survey Worker 18.66

01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 16.57***

01531 - Travel Clerk I 17.42

01532 - Travel Clerk II 19.47

01533 - Travel Clerk III 20.64

01611 - Word Processor I 17.07***

01612 - Word Processor II 19.17

01613 - Word Processor III 21.44

05000 - Automotive Service Occupations

05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 24.72

05010 - Automotive Electrician 21.94

05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 20.94

05070 - Automotive Worker 20.94

05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 18.60

05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 22.98

05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 20.94

05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 22.98

05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 17.39

05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 19.77

05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 20.94

05310 - Painter, Automotive 21.94

05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 20.94

05370 - Tire Repairer 18.24

05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 22.98

07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations

07010 - Baker 14.59***

07041 - Cook I 17.15***

07042 - Cook II 19.31

07070 - Dishwasher 13.29***

07130 - Food Service Worker 14.56***

07210 - Meat Cutter 19.09

07260 - Waiter/Waitress 12.02***

09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations

09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 21.70

09040 - Furniture Handler 15.28***

09080 - Furniture Refinisher 22.66

09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 17.28

09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 18.94

09130 - Upholsterer 21.66

11000 - General Services And Support Occupations

11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 15.45***

11060 - Elevator Operator 15.94***

11090 - Gardener 22.15

11122 - Housekeeping Aide 16.40***

11150 - Janitor 16.40***

11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 17.67

11240 - Maid or Houseman 14.47***

11260 - Pruner 16.21***

11270 - Tractor Operator 20.71

11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 17.67

11360 - Window Cleaner 17.89

12000 - Health Occupations

12010 - Ambulance Driver 19.88

12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 25.50

12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 31.36

12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 30.90

12020 - Dental Assistant 22.54

12025 - Dental Hygienist 37.72

12030 - EKG Technician 37.28

12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 37.28

12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 19.88

12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 22.78

12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 25.50

12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 28.42

12100 - Medical Assistant 18.73

12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 29.94

12160 - Medical Record Clerk 22.55

12190 - Medical Record Technician 25.22

12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 20.87

12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 46.77

12221 - Nursing Assistant I 13.37***

12222 - Nursing Assistant II 15.04***

12223 - Nursing Assistant III 16.41***

12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 18.42

12235 - Optical Dispenser 23.05

12236 - Optical Technician 22.04

12250 - Pharmacy Technician 19.26

12280 - Phlebotomist 19.06

12305 - Radiologic Technologist 35.22

12311 - Registered Nurse I 26.07

12312 - Registered Nurse II 31.89

12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 31.89

12314 - Registered Nurse III 38.58

12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 38.58

12316 - Registered Nurse IV 46.24

12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 31.59

12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 24.48

13000 - Information And Arts Occupations

13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 22.31

13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 27.65

13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 33.81

13041 - Illustrator I 23.10

13042 - Illustrator II 28.63

13043 - Illustrator III 35.01

13047 - Librarian 30.33

13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 15.31***

13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 27.39

Administrator

13058 - Library Technician 20.63

13061 - Media Specialist I 19.76

13062 - Media Specialist II 22.10

13063 - Media Specialist III 24.65

13071 - Photographer I 18.42

13072 - Photographer II 20.60

13073 - Photographer III 25.53

13074 - Photographer IV 31.22

13075 - Photographer V 37.77

13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 19.23

13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 26.72

14000 - Information Technology Occupations

14041 - Computer Operator I 21.06

14042 - Computer Operator II 23.55

14043 - Computer Operator III 26.27

14044 - Computer Operator IV 29.19

14045 - Computer Operator V 32.32

14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 23.92

14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1)

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 21.06

14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 29.19

14170 - System Support Specialist 32.32

15000 - Instructional Occupations

15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 33.82

15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 40.92

15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 49.05

15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 33.82

15060 - Educational Technologist 37.92

15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 49.05

15080 - Graphic Artist 24.34

15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 47.31

15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 47.31

15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 47.31

15090 - Technical Instructor 24.67

15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 30.17

15110 - Test Proctor 19.91

15120 - Tutor 19.91

16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations

16010 - Assembler 11.57***

16030 - Counter Attendant 11.57***

16040 - Dry Cleaner 14.30***

16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 11.57***

16090 - Presser, Hand 11.57***

16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 11.57***

16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 11.57***

16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 11.57***

16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 15.33***

16220 - Tailor 16.32***

16250 - Washer, Machine 12.27***

19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations

19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 25.69

19040 - Tool And Die Maker 30.19

21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations

21020 - Forklift Operator 21.20

21030 - Material Coordinator 25.95

21040 - Material Expediter 25.95

21050 - Material Handling Laborer 18.09

21071 - Order Filler 17.58

21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 21.20

21110 - Shipping Packer 19.86

21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 19.86

21140 - Store Worker I 17.80

21150 - Stock Clerk 23.32

21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 21.20

21410 - Warehouse Specialist 21.20

23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations

23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 40.47

23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 33.39

23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 38.82

23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 40.47

23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 42.11

23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 29.37

23050 - Aircraft, Painter 37.07

23060 - Aircraft Servicer 33.39

23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 37.07

23080 - Aircraft Worker 35.38

23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 35.38

I

23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 38.82

II

23110 - Appliance Mechanic 22.55

23120 - Bicycle Repairer 25.26

23125 - Cable Splicer 42.39

23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 28.74

23140 - Carpet Layer 25.85

23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 30.55

23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 28.35

23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 29.71

23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 31.11

23260 - Fabric Worker 26.85

23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 26.97

23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 25.26

23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 37.60

23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 30.43

23370 - General Maintenance Worker 22.88

23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 38.82

23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 33.39

23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 35.38

23391 - Gunsmith I 25.26

23392 - Gunsmith II 28.44

23393 - Gunsmith III 31.21

23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 28.36

Mechanic

23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 29.56

Mechanic (Research Facility)

23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 29.42

23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 32.86

23460 - Instrument Mechanic 30.09

23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 29.80

23470 - Laborer 18.09

23510 - Locksmith 24.93

23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 30.39

23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 23.64

23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 19.22

23591 - Metrology Technician I 30.09

23592 - Metrology Technician II 31.37

23593 - Metrology Technician III 32.54

23640 - Millwright 36.12

23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 21.57

23760 - Painter, Maintenance 24.46

23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 33.94

23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 32.41

23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 31.21

23850 - Rigger 31.21

23870 - Scale Mechanic 28.44

23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 32.62

23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 22.01

23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 32.63

23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 34.01

23950 - Telephone Lineman 26.51

23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 23.11

23965 - Well Driller 31.21

23970 - Woodcraft Worker 31.21

23980 - Woodworker 25.26

24000 - Personal Needs Occupations

24550 - Case Manager 19.00

24570 - Child Care Attendant 13.77***

24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 17.18***

24610 - Chore Aide 13.90***

24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 19.00

Coordinator

24630 - Homemaker 19.00

25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations

25010 - Boiler Tender 36.62

25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 29.05

25070 - Stationary Engineer 36.62

25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 27.71

25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 29.05

27000 - Protective Service Occupations

27004 - Alarm Monitor 26.98

27007 - Baggage Inspector 15.62***

27008 - Corrections Officer 27.87

27010 - Court Security Officer 29.24

27030 - Detection Dog Handler 17.94

27040 - Detention Officer 27.87

27070 - Firefighter 29.43

27101 - Guard I 15.62***

27102 - Guard II 17.94

27131 - Police Officer I 34.36

27132 - Police Officer II 38.18

28000 - Recreation Occupations

28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 14.94***

28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 15.98***

28043 - Carnival Worker 11.69***

28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 17.34

28310 - Lifeguard 11.74***

28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 19.39

28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 14.16***

28515 - Recreation Specialist 24.03

28630 - Sports Official 15.45***

28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 18.62

29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services

29010 - Blocker And Bracer 25.96

29020 - Hatch Tender 25.96

29030 - Line Handler 25.96

29041 - Stevedore I 24.50

29042 - Stevedore II 27.19

30000 - Technical Occupations

30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 47.22

30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 32.56

30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 35.86

30021 - Archeological Technician I 18.87

30022 - Archeological Technician II 21.11

30023 - Archeological Technician III 26.15

30030 - Cartographic Technician 26.15

30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 31.43

30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 28.96

30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 31.99

30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 18.87

30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 21.11

30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 23.54

30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 28.96

30081 - Engineering Technician I 18.82

30082 - Engineering Technician II 21.12

30083 - Engineering Technician III 23.63

30084 - Engineering Technician IV 29.27

30085 - Engineering Technician V 35.81

30086 - Engineering Technician VI 43.32

30090 - Environmental Technician 26.00

30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 26.15

30210 - Laboratory Technician 27.60

30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 27.86

30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 30.77

30240 - Mathematical Technician 30.64

30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 22.44

30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 27.80

30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 34.01

30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 41.14

30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 31.99

30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 26.15

30395 - Radiation Control Technician 31.99

30461 - Technical Writer I 30.39

30462 - Technical Writer II 34.77

30463 - Technical Writer III 40.73

30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 30.01

30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 36.31

30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 43.52

30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 30.01

30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 30.01

30501 - Weather Forecaster I 28.96

30502 - Weather Forecaster II 35.23

30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 23.54

Surface Programs

30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 26.15

31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations

31010 - Airplane Pilot 36.31

31020 - Bus Aide 22.25

31030 - Bus Driver 29.67

31043 - Driver Courier 17.62

31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 14.12***

31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 16.42***

31310 - Taxi Driver 13.01***

31361 - Truckdriver, Light 18.85

31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 20.03

31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 26.36

31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 26.36

99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations

99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 17.70

99030 - Cashier 13.53***

99050 - Desk Clerk 13.74***

99095 - Embalmer 33.31

99130 - Flight Follower 30.01

99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 15.15***

99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 16.20***

99260 - Marketing Analyst 31.91

99310 - Mortician 33.31

99410 - Pest Controller 20.43

99510 - Photofinishing Worker 16.37***

99710 - Recycling Laborer 27.03

99711 - Recycling Specialist 31.68

99730 - Refuse Collector 24.79

99810 - Sales Clerk 14.68***

99820 - School Crossing Guard 15.26***

99830 - Survey Party Chief 29.50

99831 - Surveying Aide 16.83***

99832 - Surveying Technician 25.27

99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 14.96***

99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 18.02

99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 14.96***

***Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under

Executive Order 14026 ($17.20 per hour) or 13658 ($12.90 per hour). Please see the

Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note

that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 and 13658 are not

currently being enforced as to contracts or contract-like instruments entered into

with the federal government in connection with seasonal recreational services or

seasonal recreational equipment rental for the general public on federal lands. The

minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 also are not currently being

enforced as to any contract or subcontract to which the states of Texas, Louisiana,

or Mississippi, including their agencies, are a party.

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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: $4.98 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $199.20 per week or

$863.20 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.57 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $182.80 per

week, or $792.13 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 eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin

Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

National Independence 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: This wage determination does not apply to any individual

employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as

defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. (See 41 C.F.R. 6701(3)). Because most Computer

Systems Analysts and Computer Programmers who are paid at least $27.63 per hour (or

at least $684 per week if paid on a salary or fee basis) likely qualify as exempt

computer professionals under 29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1) and 29 U.S.C. 213(a)(17), this wage

determination may not include wage rates for all occupations within those job

families. In such instances, a conformance will be necessary if there are nonexempt

employees in these job families working on the contract.

Job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, and are not

determinative of whether an employee is an exempt computer professional. To be

exempt, computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements must also have

a primary duty that consists of:

(1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including

consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional

specifications;

(2) 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;

(3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer

programs related to machine operating systems; or

(4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which

requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400).

Any computer employee who meets the applicable compensation requirements and the

above duties test qualifies as an exempt computer professional under both section

13(a)(1) and section 13(a)(17) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (Field Assistance

Bulletin No. 2006-3 (Dec. 14, 2006)). Accordingly, this wage determination will not

apply to any exempt computer employee regardless of which of these two exemptions is

utilized.

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 4.152(c)(1))."

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, hub zone, 8(a), small disadvantage business, woman-owned, small business, or large business) relative to NACIS 562112 (size standard of 500 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this source sought announcement. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking sources for a multi-year contract that can provide the removal of Regulated Medical Waste and Sharps (Collection, Transport, Autoclave/Incineration, and Disposal) at the Cleveland VA Medical Center (10701 East Blvd Cleveland, OH 44106) and all Community Based Outpatient Clinics (on an as needed basis).

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The vendor must also provide a service and maintenance agreement which will include making adjustments, repairs, and replacing any malfunctioning equipment. The agreement will also include answering to service calls and providing startup and training for the VA staff. Response to this notice should include a capability statement, and three (3) customer references to which you have provided similar services for. Responses should also include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is this product or service available under a federal supply schedule (GSA)? If yes, please provide the contract number. (2) Do you manufacture or directly provide these services? If teaming please provide a copy of your teaming agreement. If subcontracting please include the name of the subcontractor. (3) Is your business large or small? (4) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (5) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. (6) Is your firm a certified hub zone firm? (7) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (8) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small or veteran owned small business? (9) Is your firm registered on the System Award Management (SAM) website?

Responses to this notice shall be emailed to Roman Savino at roman.savino@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 12:00 PM on 4-15-2024. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced later, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this source sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.