J045--****Notice of Intent to Sole Source**** Power Wash Service for Nashville VAMC

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a sole-source firm-fixed priced award contract, to Williams Mechanical LLC, 711 Johnson Hollow Rd. McEwen TN. 37101. A sole source procurement will be issued to Williams Mechanical LLC because they are the only vendor capable of fully performing the service. Due to the technical knowledge along with specialized equipment needed for the service, it must be conducted by Williams Mechanical LLC. This contract requires the Contractor to operate in a manner ensuring the safety of patients and employees at the Nashville Campus at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VATVHS). Contractor will be required to ensure no chemicals get into the hospital s air circulation systems. FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, applies to this procurement." The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 13.106-1 (b). Period of Performance on or

about: 09/26/2022 - 12/26/2022 NACIS: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors PSC: J045 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment Size Standard: $16.5 M STATEMENT OF WORK Pressure Washing Parking Garage A.1 INTRODUCTION Pressure Wash all 6 floors of the garage and connecting walk over A.2 SCOPE OF WORK. The contractor will take whatever mechanical steps are needed to return the unit to operation as stated in Part B below. STATEMENT OF WORK PART B WORK REQUIREMENTS B.1 Initial Project Meeting Site work will commence with a meeting with the M&O Supervisor (615-873-6886). The purpose of this meeting will serve to address the following items as may be appropriate.  ̈ Review grounds safety regulations and lockout/tag-out procedures  ̈ Discuss the nature of the planned activities  ̈ Coordinate activities with other outage events to have cars moved as needed on all floors B.2 All loose debris will be swept or blown out first, ensuring drains don t become clogged. Pretreat all oil stains with industrial strength degreaser All washing will be done with 200+ degree hot water Rotary surface cleaners will be used.  All gum will be removed within 15 of stairwells, elevators, and entrances Pressure wash all concrete flooring Pressure wash all interior concrete walls Rinse all interior concrete ceilings. This is a low-pressure rinse designed to remove surface dirt, cobwebs, etc. Clean all concrete in both stairwells, top to bottom. Clean outside of walk over of algae and organic growth mitigation IAW manufactures recommended method and application of metered detergents. B.3 Clean up and remove any debris. STATEMENT OF WORK PART C SUPPORTING INFORMATION C.1 Place of Performance VA Medical Center 1310 24th AV. So. Nashville Tn. 37211. C.2 Period of Performance The Contractor shall perform before or after normal business hours, (unless other times are stipulated by the Contracting Officer s l Representative (COR)) (Utility Systems Supervisor). C.3 Special Considerations .  C.3.1 Contractor Furnished Materials All labor, materials, and equipment to perform the job. When "furnish", "provide", "install", or similar term is used it shall mean a complete installation, ready for use. C.3.2 Government Furnished Materials and Services. Government-furnished property, if any, will be identified and will only be used for the performance of this contract unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall, always, take any and all steps necessary for the maintenance and preservation of all Government-furnished property. The Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer to enclose, or specifically protect Government-furnished property. C.3.3 Qualifications of Key Personnel The contractor s employees should be knowledgeable of the standards associated with this type of work.  C.3.4 Supervision/Communications. At all times during the performance, the Contractor's Superintendent (if applicable) shall be available by cellular phone. Before beginning any work, the Contractor shall supply the COR with the telephone number for the Superintendent. The Contractor's "Competent Person" that meets OSHA training guidelines, can make decisions, and acts on behalf of the Contractor shall be physically located on-site at all times during the performance of the contract. If the Contractor's Competent Person is absent from the job site for an extended period of time, the COR may send all Contractor/sub-contractor employees off the job. C.3.5 Security Requirements: The contractor shall identify which employees will be working under the awarded contract. Contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, subcontractor employees, suppliers, and delivery personnel entering the Medical Center. This does not apply to suppliers and delivery personnel making deliveries to the VA warehouse dock only. Those employees shall bring a photo ID to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge that shall be worn above the belt always while on Medical Center property. The contractor s employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at the time designated in the task order. C.3.6 The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is responsible for the inspection of the work called for in this job. The Contracting Officer's Representative will be identified in the task order by name, telephone number, and location. Inspections made by the COTR are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of any quality control responsibilities. C.3.7 The Safety Manager is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations. The Safety Manager will be identified in the task order by name, phone number, and location. C.3.8 Drawings None. C.3.9 Verification of Dimensions The Contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize himself with all the details of the work and working conditions. The Contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, and phasing and ensure the safety of employees and workmen. C.3.10 Smoking Policy. The Contractor shall not allow smoking in any building. The Contractor shall ensure employees smoke only in designated outdoor areas, 50 feet away from buildings. C.3.11 Parking/Traffic Regulations. The Contractor shall not park on grassy areas unless approved by the COTR and the Contractor agrees to restore areas back to VA standards. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Posted speed limits and all other traffic controls are to be observed by operators at all times. Seat belt use is mandatory on the VA grounds. There are no reserved parking spots for contractors at this VA hospital. The contractor is responsible for making their own parking plans off VA site. They may park only long enough on-site, to load and unload supplies.