SOURCES SOUGHT
S -- COVID Temporary Janitorial Services Temporary Staffing 120 days
- Notice Date
- 8/13/2020 1:39:58 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561720
— Janitorial Services
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25620Q1141
- Response Due
- 8/17/2020 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 11/24/2020
- Point of Contact
- Beth A Cook, Contracting Officer, Phone: 228-523-4371
- E-Mail Address
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Beth.Cook@va.gov
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- Awardee
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- Description
- 2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) JANITORIAL SERVICES Section 1: General Information 1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide janitorial services for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. Agencies shall train their employees in appropriate cleaning and disinfection procedures following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance as well as for interaction with private sector temporaries to assure that the supervisory responsibilities identified in paragraph (a) of § 300.501 of this subpart are carried out by the temporary help service firm. At the same time, agencies must give technical, task-related instructions to private sector temporaries including orientation, assignment of tasks, and review of work products, in order that the temporaries may properly perform their services under the contract. 1.2 Period of Performance: TBD - Estimated 120 Day Base with a 120 Day option period in accordance with the authority, criteria, and conditions of 5 CFR Part 300, Subpart E, Use of Private Sector Temporaries, and agency procedures. Not to exceed one (1) year. 1.3 Places of Performance: Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic (JACC) 790 Veterans Way Pensacola, FL 32507 Mobile Outpatient Clinic (MOPC) 4444 Demetropolis Rd. Mobile, AL 36619 1.4 Hours of Operation: Services shall be performed from 2:00pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday excluding Federal holidays. The janitorial services will be required 5 days per week, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor will be tasked with cleaning the common areas of the clinics. Additional rooms to be cleaned may be assigned to the contractor at varying times of the workday. 1.5 Work Schedule: Prior to commencing performance under this contract, the Contractor shall provide a proposed work scheduled to the Point of Contact (POC) on site describing how services will be accomplished. All work shall be coordinated with the POC or designated representative when accomplished during normal business hours to avoid disruptions or conflicts between the Government functions and the provision of service under this contract. The facility POC will communicate with the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) services and completion of those services to validate work was accomplished as required. The Contractor shall maintain a Supervisor on site during work hours 2:00pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday. 1.6 Building/ Space Type: JACC and MOPC/All Common areas which will include but will not be limited to: Public Restrooms Waiting Areas Hallways and Lobbies Elevators and Doors Reception Areas Hard Surface and Carpeted Floor Care Public Areas Stairwells Windows Corridors Entryways Break Rooms Dining Areas Drinking Fountains Refrigerators (outside of only) Sinks 1.7 Type of Contract: This will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract, for a base period of 120 days with a 120 day option period in accordance with the authority, criteria, and conditions of 5 CFR Part 300, Subpart E, Use of Private Sector Temporaries, and agency procedures. Not to exceed one (1) year. 1.8 Contract Changes: Additional tasking required by changes in mission assignments must be documented by a written contract modification. If the contractor receives a request from VA personnel directing or requesting work that the contractor believes is not within the terms of the PWS or the contract, then the contractor must notify the COR and the Contracting Officer of the request. The only person that has the authority to modify the terms of the contract or request work for which compensation will be provided is a Contracting Officer. 1.9 Invoicing: All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. VA s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge. More information on the VA Financial Services Center is available at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp. Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information: Please contact the phone numbers or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below: e-Invoice Setup Information: e-Invoice email: FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov Tungsten e-Invoice set-up information: 877-489-6135 Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 877-353-9791 FSC e-Invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov More information on the FSC electronic invoicing process can be found at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp. Section 2: Definitions & Acronyms 2.1 Definitions: Aseptic Cleaning. Techniques and procedures used under sterile conditions. Aseptic cleaning is the effort taken to clean the interior of building and keep people free from hospital micro-organisms. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The nation s health protection agency that publishes key health information, including weekly data on all deaths and diseases reported in the US and travelers' health advisories. The CDC also fields special rapid-response teams to halt epidemic diseases Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime. Contracting Officer (CO). A person with the authority to enter into, administers, and/or terminates contracts and makes related findings. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who has the authority to contractually bind the Government. The Contracting Officer may designate a Government employee to act as his authorized technical representative. Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The person has been designated as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority. This individual shall not be authorized to award, agree to, or sign any contract or modification thereto, or in any way to obligate the payment of money by the Government. The COR advises the Contracting Officer on matters relating to this contract, verifies completion of the work, certifies invoices related to completed work, and ensures compliance with all provisions of the contract. Corrective Action. Action taken by the Contractor to correct a deficiency and identify the cause(s) of the deficiency and provide documentation of correction Custodial Cleaning. Providing an array of cleaning functions that are vital to the daily operation of the facility to present a clean facility. Joint Commission (JC). A national organization dedicated to improving the performance, safety, and quality of patient care in health care facilities, and publishers of the Joint Commission on Accreditation Manuals. Point of Contact (POC). An identified individual with subject matter expertise (SME) of VHA EMS proper cleaning procedures. Protection. This is preventing damages to surfaces and equipment caused by normal use or improper cleaning procedures. Quiet Zone. Means normally a noise level of less than 72.B (A) at five feet from the source in patient-occupied areas. Soil. Dust, dirt, stains, grease, smudges, streaks, spots, lint, odors, organisms, bodily fluids, or any agents that is injurious to health. Soil can be visible such as dust, or can be invisible such as organisms, and odors. Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor. Dwell Times: The amount of time that a sanitizer or disinfectant must be in contact with the surface and remain wet, in order to achieve the product s advertised kill rate. High Touch Areas: Surfaces within a patient room that require more frequent cleaning and disinfection due to having frequent contact with hands. High touch surfaces can be found on the CDC Environmental checklist for monitoring terminal cleaning. Two-Step Cleaning: Step One: Cleaning is the necessary first step of any disinfection process. Cleaning removes organic matter, salts, and visible soils, all of which interfere with microbial inactivation. The physical action of scrubbing with detergents and surfactants and rinsing with water removes substantial numbers of microorganisms. If a surface is not cleaned first, the success of the disinfection process can be compromised. Removal of all visible blood and inorganic and organic matter can be as critical as the germicidal activity of the disinfecting agent. When a surface cannot be cleaned adequately, it should be protected with barriers. Step-Two Disinfection destroys most pathogenic and other microorganisms by physical or chemical means. Workday. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract. 2.2 Acronyms: CBI Compliance and Business Integrity CEH Certified Executive Housekeeper COR Contracting Officer Representative EPA Environmental Protection Agency ID Identification IT Information Technology JC Joint Commission IHEA International Executive Housekeeper Association NEHA National Executive Housekeeping Association OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Agency POC Point of Contact PWS Performance Work Statement QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan VHA Veteran Health Administration VA Veterans Affairs Section 3: Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services The government will furnish all supplies and equipment Including cleaning supplies (chemicals, PPE, mops, equipment, and SDS). Section 4: Contractor Furnished Items and Services The contractor shall provide a standard custodial type uniform which is easily recognizable and clearly distinguish them as the Contractor. for employees and ensure all work meets performance standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and referenced documents. Uniforms shall present a neat, distinctive appearance; shall be clean and maintained in good repair; and shall be worn as designed by the manufacturer. Standard custodial type uniform is defined as collared work short (button-down or polo style) and pants or skirt of twill or similar material (no denim). The Contractor shall wear appropriate footwear that will cover the entire foot for safety purposes. The Contractor will not wear hats. Section 5: Specific Tasks Standards: Aseptic areas apply to all areas within the medical center. Contractor will be required to perform Two-Step Cleaning in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance. https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faqs/cleaning-disinfecting-environmental-surfaces.html. There will be cases where a room requires a terminal cleaning in the case of an isolation room, or otherwise. Upon request from VA staff, the contractor shall perform a terminal clean to affected areas. 5.1 Tasks and Cleaning Standards The following table summarizes the tasks required under this PWS. Tasks Frequency Empty waste cans and reline As Requested by on-site POC Place furniture in proper locations Spot clean/wash interior windows and door glass Dust mop/wet mop all tile floors Clean Public restrooms mid-day and end of day Clean public restrooms Check and Refill all paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers Clean and organize all housekeeping closets Clean/sanitize all bathrooms utilizing a germicidal disinfectant Buff all tile floors Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces Spot clean furniture Spot clean waste cans Empty Recycling Containers Wash walls and doors Vacuum carpets, entrance mats, and runners Clean and Polish all stainless steel Strip and refinish all tile floors Shampoo/extract carpets utilizing soil retardant Interior and Exterior of windows and doors on first floor level Cleaning of High Touch Surfaces Carpet Maintenance: Vacuum all carpeted areas in the corridors, group rooms and public areas. Furniture shall be moved for thorough cleaning and replace the furniture after cleaning. Spot cleaning as required so that the carpet presents a uniform and clean appearance, free of spots and stains. The Contractor shall report any tears, burns and raveling to the attention of the on-site POC or designated representative. Light Shampoo to protect carpet with soil-repellent and/or static free application of treatment as required. Deep Steam Clean by using steam or other residue-free cleaning product. The carpet shall be dried to the touch upon completion. Door and Door jams: Perform spot cleaning by damp-wiping and polishing unpainted metal doors, washable surfaces of walls, partitions, doors and fixtures, and handrails. Sanitize as needed. Ducts, Light Fixtures, Vents and Louvers: These areas are to be cleaned and vacuumed. The ducts shall be cleaned as needed. Elevators: The Contractor shall clean all interior surfaces, including doors, metal thresholds, tracks, fans. Spot-clean walls. Entrance Area: Sweep landing, steps, sidewalk of front entrance area, clean the walk-off mats, hose off as required, and remove standing water. The Contractor shall damp-mop the entrance and lobby floors during inclement weather. Trash containers located inside and outside of entrances shall be emptied. Floor maintenance (non-carpeted): The Contractor shall strip wax, finish and buff using non-slip floor finish. The Contractor shall turn back the rugs in order to clean and finish the floor areas. The stripping of wax, finish and buffing shall be performed as requested. The scheduling of this task will be coordinated between the Contractor and on-site POC and staff occupying building to ensure there is no disruption to staff and visitors. Individual rooms and/or a designated area requiring the stripping of wax, refinishing and rebuffing, shall occur and direction of the on-site POC. The area or the room requiring the service will be identified by on-site POC or designated representative to the COR. The Contractor shall wet mop using a neutral floor cleaner, using a Micro-Fiber Mopping System to mop all accessible areas including corners and abutments. The Contractor shall remove any splash marks or streaks on furniture, walls, baseboards, etc... Isolation room cleaning will include disinfecting floors using a flat microfiber system. The Contractor shall not mop wood or carpeted floors. The Contractor will only use string mops in the case of large spills. When string mops are required, a double bucket mopping process will be used. The Contractor shall sweep, dust, and damp mop hard-surfaces, resilient flooring to include normal traffic areas, group rooms, and restrooms. The floors shall be swept, dusted and damp mop using a treated or dust- free method/mop. The Contractor shall ensure that the cleaning includes the corners and abutments. The Contractor shall tilt or move chairs, trash receptacles, and other easily movable items to clean underneath and shall return items to their proper position. The Contractor shall buff all floors accessible to floor machine unless specified elsewhere as having carpet or special flooring. The Contractor shall apply a uniform coating of non-skid floor finish to protect and restore gloss or sheen. The Contractor shall remove excess floor finish solutions. The Contractor shall apply these techniques only to the portion of the floor needing work, to bring the entire floor up to standard. Furniture and Flat Surface Cleaning: (Low Dusting refers to areas 36 and below) The Contractor shall dust specific uncluttered horizontal surfaces per direction of the on-site POC within reach with a treated dust cloth (i.e., desks, counters, file cabinets, ledges, bookcases, tables, credenzas, window sills, etc.). The Contractor shall dust vertical surfaces and underneath desks in such a manner as to prevent airborne dust. The Contractor shall dust furniture items such as chairs, file cabinets and other types of office furniture. The Contractor shall damp-dust other office furniture such as vinyl chairs, lamps, telephones, furniture bases, picture frames. Furniture and Flat Surfaces Cleaning (High Dusting refers to areas higher than 36 up to 70 ): High dusting includes all the wall surfaces, door frames, shelves, equipment, windowsills, ledges, handrails, etc. that are 70 inches from the floor or more. Furniture: The Contractor shall vacuum upholstered furniture; clean behind furniture and corners. Move items as necessary to ensure thorough and adequate cleaning; replace to original position. The Contractor shall spot clean upholstered furniture as required. Doors (Entrance areas): The Contractor shall clean all glass partitions, interior and exterior glass doors, display cases, directory boards, and draft shields on windows, mirrors and adjacent trim. Stairwells: The Contractor shall sweep, dust and damp mop as needed. Lamps, vents, ceiling and wall areas shall be free of cobwebs, dust, debris and insects. Walls: Spot/Clean/Wash. The Contractor shall spot-clean wall surfaces to remove cobwebs, fingerprints, smudges. The Contractor shall sanitize the walls as needed. Blinds/Shades: The Contractor shall vacuum, and damp clean all blinds/shades to remove surface dust, vacuum drapes in place. Window Cleaning Interior: The Contractor shall wash all windows on interior surfaces, damp-wipe window sashes/sills. The contractor is not responsible for the highest interior windows. Laundry Service: The contractor shall collect all soiled linen daily and place in designated soiled linen storage until items are picked up by laundry distribution personnel. Miscellaneous Water Fountains: The Contractor shall empty, rinse and sanitize drinking fountains, water coolers, the hot/cold water dispensers with a germicidal type detergent ensuring that the surface remains visibly wet for the proper dwell time. Polish Metal. The Contractor shall polish the brass and other metal, aluminum, stainless steel hardware on doors, push bars, and the kicking plates. Loading Dock. The Contractor shall sweep and hose off loading dock area as needed. Restrooms The Contractor shall clean and sanitize sinks, urinals, and toilets. The floor traps shall always be maintained free from odor. The Contractor shall sweep and wet mop the floors daily and spray buff as required. The Contractor shall apply a uniform coating of non-skid floor finish. The Contractor shall remove any excess floor finish solutions. The Contractor shall damp-wipe walls, doors, partitions, mirrors, shelving, and window frames and sills. The Contractor shall use an approved germicide/detergent in restrooms to disinfect all surfaces of partitions, stalls, faces of toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories, showers, dispensers, and other such surfaces. The Contractor shall damp-wipe and polishes the chrome fixtures. The Contractor shall clean (descale) toilet bowls and urinals. The Contractor shall replenish restroom supplies for example: soap dispensers, paper towels and toilet tissue. The Contractor shall empty, clean, disinfect, and re-line all sanitary napkin and all waste receptacles. Waste Trash Removal: The Contractor shall pick up and empty all trash or waste receptacles. Waste will be deposited at established waste collection sites/holding areas at the facility for waste hauler pick up. Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Red Bag Bio-hazardous: All receptacles lined with ""Red Bags"" (plastic bags containing bio-hazardous medical waste material) shall be serviced. The Contractor shall pick up the Red Bag waste and deposit it in specially designated, locked ""infectious waste"" bins or designated holding areas in a safe and timely manner, and in accordance with established standards and procedures. NOTE: Red Bags may not be used for any other purpose. Under no circumstance will red bag waste be co-mingled with any other types of waste. Recyclables: The Contractor shall pick up and empty all recycled collection receptacles and deposited them at established holding sites. Supplies: The dispensers and supplies will be provided by the Government. 5.2 Contractor Personnel The Contractor shall assign a Housekeeping Supervisor that has at least one (1) year of prior Healthcare Sanitation experience to supervise and train the contracted personnel. The supervisor shall develop and evaluate the environmental sanitation procedures in order to ensure compliance with all provisions contained in this contract. A supervisor shall be available anytime employees are working on site to provide oversight. The Supervisor shall have at least one (1) year of prior Healthcare Sanitation experience as a Manager within the last three years. The Supervisor shall be available during normal duty hours to respond by telephone within thirty (30) minutes of notification by the COR and shall be available to meet with COR or designated representative within 2 hours after notification to discuss problems areas. The contractor s employees shall be English speaking and shall be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English. Prior to beginning performance under this contract, the Contractor shall provide the following: List of employees who will provide services under this contract Name, telephone number and address of the Supervisors The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing whenever there is a change of personnel appointed to fulfill supervisory or shift leader function or when there is a planned absence of key personnel. The Supervisor shall, in the absence of the Contractor, act as the Contractor Representative. He/she shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily operations of this contract. The Contractor shall not consume food, snacks, or drinks products except during specified break periods in appropriate designated break areas only. The Contractor shall adhere to the VHA smoke-free campus policy. The Contractor shall also be responsible for adhering to all requirements under the Privacy Act due to the possibility that confidential medical record information may be accessible and/or visible to contractor employees during performance of their daily duties. The Contractor shall obtain a signed Confidentiality Certificate from each employee prior to allowing them to start work under this contract. The contractor shall keep a copy of confidentiality certificate on site for inspection purposes. The Contractor is required to have physical examination prior to work on this contract. The Contractor shall not be assigned to this contract if not in good physical health or pose a risk to patients. The Contractor who acquires a communicable illness shall not perform service under the contract and shall be free of illness before returning to work. The Contractor will inform the COR, if their employee was at risk of exposing Veterans, visitors or VHA employees to a communicable disease. The Contractor will obtain appropriate background checks. Online questionnaire must be completed and scheduled for review prior to staff arriving at a VA location. Fingerprinting will be required to complete the background check but will not need completed prior to commencing work. Contractor will be required to obtain a Non-PIV badge from the VA. The Non-PIV badge is good for no more than 180 cumulative days onsite at any facility. If, contractors are expected to perform on-site more than 180 cumulative number of days, the Contractor will be required to obtain a PIV badge with no network access. It is the responsibility of the designated COR to track the number of days the Contractor is performing and collect the PIV badges at the end of the Contractor s term. 5.3 Safety Training Requirements Contractor-Furnished Safety Training: The Office of Occupational Safety and Health has identified the minimum worker safety standards and related training that are required by respective State Laws and that are applicable to all employees. All Contractors providing service at VA facilities shall follow these established Code of Regulations General Industry Safety Orders (OSHA) section listed below, as a condition of contract award: Section 3203 Title 8 Illness and Injury Prevention Program. Exception: Employers having fewer than 10 employees shall be permitted to communicate to and instruct orally in general safe work practices with specific instructions with respect to hazards unique to the employees job assignments, as compliance with subsection (a) (3). Section 5193 Title 8. Blood Borne Pathogens Section 5194 Title 8. Hazard Communication The above-listed orders establish minimum standards and apply to-employment s and places of employment s in California as defined by Labor Code Section 6303; provided, however, that when the Occupational Safety and health Standards Board has adopted or adopts safety orders applying to certain industries, occupations or employment s exclusively, in which like conditions and hazards exit, those orders shall take precedence wherever they are inconsistent with the General Industry Safety Orders hereinafter set forth. The above-listed orders, effective 1 July 1991, require the employer to develop, implement and document written programs, as well as requiring initial and recurring employee training and record keeping. The Contractor shall provide to the COR an annual written certification that each employee has received the State-required safety training; that each employee has received the Hepatitis B vaccination; or provide a written certification from any employee who declines the Hepatitis B vaccination. Hepatitis B Vaccination: The final rule on Occupation Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens, 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, states employers shall make available the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident. Under the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall either provide, at no expense to the Government, the required vaccination defined herein, or have a letter of declination on file with the Contractor. All contract employees need to be screened for tuberculosis prior to employment All contract employees need to be medically cleared to wear respiratory protection All contract employees shall be cleared for fitness of duty to perform physical tasks required for the job such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs., prolong standing walking and frequent bending. All contract employees shall comply with VA policy regarding influenza vaccine for staff and contractors. A copy of this letter shall also be filed with the COR and placed in the COR s contract file, and an additional copy shall be sent to the VA employee physician s office. Following Contractor employee s exposure to a contaminated needle or other sharp object, the employee shall be seen by a physician. Records of treatment and follow-up shall be maintained for the duration of employment by the contractor and for thirty (30) years thereafter. Copies of treatment and follow up records shall be provided to the COR. Handling of Regulated Medical Waste, Infectious Medical Waste ( Red Bag Waste and Sharps Containers): The Contractor may be required to collect bio-hazardous Red Bags waste (double-bagged) and solid, enclosed SHARPS containers from the medical facility exam and treatment rooms, and to deposit the bags and containers in designated bio-hazardous waste container (usually located outside and at the rear of the facility in locked cage or storage facilities). The Contractor shall maintain records on employee training and shall notify the COR appointed under this contract, as to when new annual training is required. The Contractor shall provide a certification of annual training for each employee. 5.4 Contractor s Attire and Identification The Contractor shall wear a standard custodial type uniform which is easily recognizable and clearly distinguish them as the Contractor. Uniforms shall present a neat, distinctive appearance; shall be clean and maintained in good repair; and shall be worn as designed by the manufacturer. Standard custodial type uniform is defined as collared work short (button-down or polo style) and pants or skirt of twill or similar material (no denim). The Contractor shall wear appropriate footwear that will cover the entire foot for safety purposes. Identification Tags/Cards. The Contractor shall wear on the front of the uniform, clearly readable name identification (ID) logo identifying the contractor s and employee s name. The Government will issue ID cards to the Contractor after background checks have been completed. The Contractor shall obtain Visitors Badges during the interim period via VA Police or Human Resource Department. In precaution type isolation situations, the Contractor will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which will be supplied by the medical facility. Such items are disposable and will be disposed of as directed by the on-site POC. Contractor s Personal Hygiene: The Contractor s attire and presentation shall be appropriate per industry standard. 5.5 Contractor Training Contractor personnel shall not be assigned to work until they have completed initial orientation and required training as indicated below under item 5.5.2. Exception: An exception will be made during the first sixty (60) days of contract performance, whereby Contractor s employees who have had general janitorial and OSHA training will be permitted to start work at the VA medical facilities, on the condition that the training specified herein shall be completed within sixty (60) days after contract effective date. The Contractor shall provide an initial training plan to the on-site POC for approval. The initial plan shall include topics, brief statement of content and method of training. Documentation verifying the content of such training and orientation shall be transmitted to the on-site POC and COR when deemed appropriate. Minimum Contractor-Furnished Training: Initial training shall cover the topics listed below. The Contractor shall accomplish the training within 5 workdays. General orientation of basic bacteriological concepts, including the basics of how disease is caused and transmitted, how it can be prevented, reduced or contained through proper environmental sanitation methods. Infection control orientation, relating duty functions to the technical provision of this specification. Proper use and handling of germicidal detergents, supplies and equipment. Care and maintenance of Contractor and Government-furnished property. Familiarization with applicable facility polices/regulations and their effect on sanitation Services. Familiarization with the Contractors procedures manual. Individual duties and responsibilities. Procedures for replenishing cleaning supplies and obtaining equipment repair. Role of Contractor s personnel in the facility and their impact on patient care Techniques/methods for measuring quality of work performance Basic orientation to the facility, function, mission, goals Facility emergency fire and disaster program Hazardous Communication Standard Bloodborne Pathogens Respiratory Protection Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including proper donning and doffing Utility Operation Standard Precautions Body Mechanics/Lifting Accident Reporting Sexual Harassment Ethics TB-Precautions (PPD) Hep B Mercury/Spills Radiation Training (Government-furnished) Proper handlin...
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