MIPS Services, LLC conducted an asbestos survey at the Bonham VAMC, Building 29 – CLC Gym, for the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17. The survey, performed on May 30, 2025, by licensed inspector Sean McLellan, focused solely on materials slated for renovation. The objective was to identify readily accessible asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Nine bulk samples from various homogeneous materials, including vinyl cove base, wallpaper mastic with sheetrock, and roll-out vinyl floor covering, were collected and analyzed by Cates Laboratories, Inc. using Polarized Light Microscopy. The results indicated no asbestos in the sampled materials. The report emphasizes that only sampled materials were evaluated, and any unsampled materials should be presumed to contain asbestos until tested. MIPS performed services consistent with industry standards, with no express or implied warranties regarding unsampled materials or hidden areas.

McLellan Integrated Professional Services, LLC (MIPS) conducted a limited mold assessment and developed a Mold Remediation Protocol for Building 29 – CLC Gym at the Bonham VAMC in Bonham, Texas. The assessment, performed on April 25, 2025, identified water-damaged and fungal-contaminated building materials, including sheetrock and vinyl floor plank, primarily caused by a broken HVAC pipe. The estimated affected area is less than 25 contiguous square feet, making it non-notifiable to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). MIPS recommends a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor perform the remediation, following IICRC S500 and S520 guidelines and Texas regulations. The protocol details containment, personal protective equipment (Level C), and remediation procedures including removal of affected materials, cleaning, and encapsulation of salvageable wood. Post-remediation fungal sampling is required to verify effectiveness before reconstruction.

This document addresses 24 questions regarding a VA water/mold damage remediation project, clarifying the scope of work, contractor responsibilities, and specific project requirements. Key clarifications include the need for a detailed Scope of Work for each remediated area, the General Contractor's (GC) responsibility for removing, storing in temperature-controlled conditions, and re-installing equipment (with VA verification), and that only gym equipment needs removal and re-installation by the contractor. The project involves wallpaper removal and painting, with flooring samples provided by the VA. Mold remediation requires certification by a VA third party. Handrails should be reused if possible and do not need to be anti-ligature. Missing floorplans, moisture maps, drawings, asbestos surveys, and mold remediation protocols are referenced as crucial documents. The project scope for Building 1's 5th-floor corridor and patient areas is clarified. The GC is responsible for hazardous material and mold debris disposal. All submittals, including safety and containment plans, must be submitted two weeks prior to work commencement.

The Veterans Health Administration's Moisture and Mold Management Program (M3P) outlines comprehensive guidelines for managing water intrusion and mold growth to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Developed with support from the California Kaiser Safety Program's Water Intrusion and Mold Management (WIMM) Program, M3P emphasizes prompt reporting, assessment, and response to incidents. It details procedures for various water intrusion categories (clean, gray, and black water) and patient risk groups, leading to specific work practices (W-1, W-2, W-3 for water intrusion and M-1 to M-5 for mold). The program defines roles and responsibilities for a WIMM Program Team, including facility management, environmental health and safety, and infection control professionals. It also provides guidance on selecting outsourced consultants and contractors, assessment tools like moisture meters and boroscopes, and criteria for identifying hidden mold and hazardous materials. The M3P aims to minimize health risks, prevent facility damage, and ensure efficient, compliant remediation efforts, with a strong focus on patient safety in healthcare settings.

Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C25726Q0099, titled "Repair PM&R and Bldg.1 5th FLR," addresses critical updates and clarifications for a Department of Veterans Affairs project. This amendment incorporates RFI responses, site visit sign-in sheets, and several key reports including Asbestos Survey Reports for Building 29 and Building 1, a Mold Assessment Report for Building 29, and the VA Moisture and Mold Management Program. It also provides the Building 1 location. The RFI responses clarify the scope of work for water/mold damage remediation, responsibilities for equipment removal and storage (to be handled by the GC with VA verification), wall finishes (paint, not wallpaper), flooring types (VA provided samples), and the requirement for mold remediation certification by a VA third party. Further clarifications cover specific areas like the 5th-floor corridor, flooring quantities, door and hardware replacements, drywall extent, work hours, containment requirements, utility shutdowns, and hazardous material disposal, all emphasizing coordination with the VA and adherence to safety protocols.