GB-Shrewsbury: ROCV 017 - Review of Water Risk Assessments

Tender description

The work consists of carrying out a review of the existing water system Risk Assessments, to identify and assess the risk of legionella infection to the Client's employees, contractors and visitors arising from the manner in which the water systems, over which the Client has day to day control, are operated, managed and designed. Upon completion of the review the Contractor shall update and amend the existing Risk Assessment to produce the new water system Risk Assessment - paper and electronic copies shall be provided to the Client. There are approximately 310 premises which the Council has control over, typically schools, libraries, offices, fire stations, workshops, small holdings and care homes, located throughout Shropshire that require biennial reviews of the water system risk assessment. Each site shall be reviewed twice during the duration of the contract. The Contractor will also be required to undertake surveys and produce new water system Risk Assessments for any additional properties coming under the Client's control during the Contract period. There is no opportunity for additional works arising from the review of the Risk Assessments; the completion of remedial works and repairs to the water systems are not included within this contract. The contractor will employ sufficient numbers of staff to administer, supervise, manage and control the contract. At the time of tender applicants will supply details of their proposed staffing levels and structures. Membership with CHAS (Contractor's Health & Safety Scheme) and LCA (Legionella Control Association) or equivalents are mandatory requirements for the contractor wishing to undertake this contract. Enhanced disclosures or DBS checks are required for all employees who may undertake surveying duties at school sites as part of this contract. The fixed price contract will be for a period of up to 4 years commencing on 1st April 2020.