73--Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System Tuskegee/Montgomery Quarterly Range Hood Cleaning

This requirement is for the cleaning of the kitchen exhaust hoods, ducts, and filters quarterly in accordance with (IAW) the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, along with federal regulations and procedures whichever is most stringent; at the Nutrition and Food Service areas and Canteen Services at the VA Medical Center locations of 2400 Hospital Rd, Tuskegee AL and 215 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery AL, this is provided to meet the sanitation requirements in food preparation areas of the Health Care Systems. SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment and incidentals to provide and execute complete grease duct and hood systems cleaning and preventive maintenance in accordance with NFPA 96 as applicable. These services will be provided four (4) times a year (quarterly) during the months of April, July, October and January. All areas of the exhaust system will be cleaned to a point where the metal is clearly visible (bare metal). The provider of hood cleaning services must cover all equipment beneath hoods (tarp or plastic) in order that said equipment is in no way harmed by water or chemicals used in hood cleaning. Provider must also clean up all spills, stains and debris as a result of hood cleaning. Disposal will be in compliance with all applicable Federal, state and local hauling and disposal regulations. After the job, any areas not cleaned to bare metal will be noted, with an explanation in writing. No toxic, flammable solvents or other flammable cleaning aids are to be used. All gas and electrical switches and controls, which could be accidentally activated during the cleaning process, will be locked out. The fire suppression system shall not be locked out during the cleaning process. Care shall be taken not to apply cleaning chemicals on fusible links or other detection devices of the automatic extinguishing system. All fire suppression pipes, dampers, access panels and other switches and controls shall be returned to their original position. Any access panels installed must be in accordance with NFPA 96 Standards. Vendor must attach inspection report to invoice and note any problems and or deficiencies. All components of the system (hoods, ducts, access, fans, fan housings, and accessories) shall be dismantled, and scraped, prior to pressure washing. Ensure all devices are working properly. Provider to supply decal showing the date of cleaning and post to each hood. All modifications shall be reviewed and approved prior to execution. WORK REQUIREMENTS All services under this contract will be completed by properly trained, qualified and certified employees. Contractor shall be certified by appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies to meet federal and local certification requirements in inspection and cleaning of cooking hoods, ventilation fans, vent stacks, vent hoods, exhaust ducts, appurtenances and fire suppression systems. All work will be completed in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations. The fire suppression system will remain operable during cleaning operations. Services will be scheduled in advance with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). During cleaning operations, ceiling tiles will be removed as needed. Facility components, equipment, fixtures, and property will be protected from damage. After the close of cleaning operations, exhaust blowers will be restarted; all access doors shall be replaced and properly fastened. A hood and duct checklist will be used to document the inspection and record any concerns. A copy of the checklist will be signed by the cleaning contractor and the fire department representative. The original copy of the completed checklist will be given to the contractor and a copy filed in the Safety Office. Contractor must submit a completed copy of the hood and duct inspection to the Safety Office prior to requesting payment. CLEAN-UP All debris and rubbish not specified to become Government property resulting from the inspection and testing of the fire systems shall be disposed of by the contractor off Government property. Disposal will be in compliance with all applicable Federal, state and local hauling and disposal regulations. SAFETY REQUREMENTS: Safety requirement shall meet the applicable sections of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations. OSHA regulations are available for review at the Safety Office, Building 68 at the Tuskegee Campus. The contractor shall ensure that all materials/equipment being used meets any and all applicable safety standards. A system of Lock Out/Tag Out will be utilized to protect contractor employees from injury.

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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.