Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide janitorial services at the Bob Michel VA Outpatient Clinic in Peoria, Illinois. The contract will be for a period of one base year and four option years, exercisable at the government's discretion. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, supervision, management, transportation, supplies, equipment, and materials to maintain a clean and sanitary environment at the clinic. This includes tasks such as cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, emptying trash, and restocking supplies. The contractor will also be required to follow a two-step cleaning and disinfection process and use EPA-registered disinfectants. The clinic is a 35,000 square foot single-story building with a variety of rooms and areas, including exam rooms, offices, and restrooms. The contractor will need to ensure that all work is performed in a way that prevents damage to the building and its contents and that all contractor employees are fully trained and competent to perform the required work. Some key points to note are:
* The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, labor, management, and supervision to provide janitorial services.
* The clinic has approximately 63% carpeted areas, 3% ceramic tile, and 34% VCT flooring.
* The contractor shall supply toilet tissue, paper towels, deodorizers, feminine hygiene products, and trash bags.
* A two-step cleaning and disinfection process shall be followed.
* All chemicals being used as a disinfectant shall be EPA registered.
* The contractor's equipment shall be compatible with existing sources of government-furnished electrical power.
* The contractor shall ensure conservation practices are practiced to preclude the waste of utilities.
Some of the key tasks and their frequencies are:
* Daily tasks: cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, emptying trash, restocking supplies
* Weekly tasks: vacuuming carpeted areas, dusting surfaces
* Monthly tasks: cleaning light fixtures, damp-mopping floors
* Quarterly tasks: shampooing carpets
* Annual tasks: stripping and waxing floors, shampooing carpets
The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work orientation meeting and ensure that all contractor employees receive the required information and training. The contractor will also be required to provide annual competency documentation for all employees and ensure that all contractor employees are aware of and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Some of the key performance standards are:
* All surfaces free of dust, dirt, debris, grime, mildew, and mold
* Compliance with Joint Commission and VA Infection Control standards
* Daily and quarterly inspections by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
* No more than three customer complaints per month
* All safety precautions taken
* All infection control standards followed
* All information security and privacy policies adhered to
Attached files
Contact
Dustin Biermann(Contracting Officer)