The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking information from businesses regarding janitorial services for the Garner VA Outpatient Clinic in North Carolina. This notice serves as a market research tool rather than a formal Request for Proposals (RFP). Interested companies must demonstrate their ability to provide comprehensive cleaning and sanitization services essential for maintaining the clinic's operational readiness. The Work Statement outlines the need for high-touch surface cleaning in waiting areas, restrooms, and administrative zones.
Responses are encouraged from all businesses, regardless of size, to help determine potential set-aside opportunities, particularly for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Key response requirements include company identification information, certifications for operational services in North Carolina, and proof of insurance. Interested parties must submit their responses by February 7, 2025, to the designated contact, Daniel Spaulding. This notice highlights the VA's commitment to sourcing quality services while ensuring compliance with federal contracting standards and small business regulations.
The Garner Outpatient Clinic's Performance Work Statement for Janitorial Services outlines a non-personal services contract to deliver comprehensive cleaning at the facility. The contract spans one base year with an option for a second year, mandating services five days a week during specified shifts. The contractor is obligated to maintain a minimum of 10 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) continuously, providing detailed janitorial tasks including cleaning of various areas, restroom maintenance, and special cleaning protocols to uphold infection control standards.
The contractor must provide all necessary equipment and adhere to specific cleaning frequencies and protocols established by the clinic. Additionally, compliance with safety training, quality control standards, and regulations from relevant authorities, such as OSHA and the Joint Commission, is imperative. It requires systematic inspections, correction of deficiencies, and active communication with the Contracting Officer Representative. Emphasis is placed on staff training and maintaining cleanliness to ensure a safe and sanitary environment while preventing interference with patient care. This documentation exemplifies the government's approach to procure essential maintenance services while ensuring compliance and quality care standards are consistently met.