UGA - FMD Animal Health Research Center Maintenance Contract

The University of Georgia is soliciting statements of qualifications from suppliers interested in providing HVAC maintenance and repair services in the University of Georgia’s BioContainment Facilities. The purpose of this eRFQC is to establish a list of qualified suppliers who will be eligible to participate in a subsequent solicitation to contract for services. The work includes annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly inspection, cleaning, and testing of all mechanical components of the Animal Health Research Center (AHRC), as well as 24-hour “Call Back” service to respond to AHRC related matters. The suppliers must meet certain requirements, including having at least five years’ experience in providing Operations and Maintenance services in facilities classified as BSL 3 or above, and being able to provide 24/7 call back services with a guaranteed maximum 1 hour onsite response time. • The contract requires the supplier to provide all necessary manpower, supervision, tools, and equipment required for the complete maintenance and operation of the Animal Health Research Center. • The supplier must also agree to maintain a professional appearance and wear clear identification of company and individual’s name at chest level. • The supplier must be able to generate a monthly status report covering the full month delivered to the Facility Manager by the 10th day of the following month. • The supplier must also agree to institute a Hazard Prevention and Control Program to include Lock out Tag out procedures, Confined Space Entry, Personal Protection Equipment, Hazcom, Chemical storage, etc.