AMENDMENT 0002 SOLICITATION 12405B24Q0472.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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ARS-12405B

STONEVILLE MS 38776

141 EXPERIMENT STATION ROAD

USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

12405B24Q047208/09/20240002

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/07/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment 0002 issued to provide answers to questions submitted by interested contractors.

1. What is the square footage of the restrooms specifically?

144 square feet.

2. How many restrooms, toilets, and wash basins are present in the cleaning area?

4 restrooms, 4 toilets, and 9 sinks.

3. What are the preferred hours for performing these janitorial services? Should services be performed during or outside of business hours?

Schedule can be arranged with the company who is awarded the contract. This could be during normal business hours or outside of business hours. No holidays.

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15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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4. Are there any security clearances or access restrictions the contractor needs to be aware of?

Will the contractor need to check in/out with facility management?

No security clearances; however, it would be nice if the awarded contractor could let the facility

POC know they are onsite unless they are on a set schedule. The facility has an alarm system which the awarded contractor will receive their code to turn off the alarm.

5. Are there available funds for this opportunity?

Yes, funds are available for this opportunity.

6. Who is the incumbent? If there is an incumbent, could you please provide us with the

Purchase Order number and the total value?

Incumbent: Progressive Business Enterprise LLC;

PO # AG-4216-P-17-0001; Value: $24,960/yr.

7. Are there any post-award submittals that we should be aware of? If so, could you please provide the relevant information?

The last award was done back in October 2020.

8. How many days a week do you need service? Can the service be performed at night?

Once a week. Please see the answer to question 3 regarding service being performed at night.

9. Can we have a site visit for a walkthrough of the facility?

Answer provided in Amendment 0001.

10. Previous Incumbent: Could you please inform us who the previous contract holder was for this service? This information will help us gauge the benchmark standards and the expectations from the service provider.

Please see answer to question 6.

11. Contract Value: We would also appreciate it if you could share the contract value of the previous period. This will assist us in ensuring that our proposal is competitively and appropriately priced.

Please see answer to question 6.

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12. Maximum Budget: Could you please specify if there is a maximum budget allocated for this contract? Understanding the budget constraints will help us tailor our proposal to meet both the project's needs and financial guidelines.

Max is $25K/year.

13. Site Visit: How do we schedule a pre-bid site visit?

Answer provided in Amendment 0001.

14. What is the square footage of the tile floor? How much of the 4800 square feet is tile?

All tile.

15. The statement of work only talks about

Tallahassee and doesn't mention how many days per week or the hours.

Please see answer to questions 3 and 8 above.

16. Is there an incumbent?

Please see answer to question 6 above.

17. Was there an incumbent?

Please see answer to question 6 above.

18. If so. How much was the monthly invoice?

Monthly invoice was $2,080.

19. What is the contract number?

Please see answer to question 6 above.

20. What is the company name?

Please see answer to question 6 above.

21. Was there any issues with the previous company that you would like to see improved on?

There was no issue with the previous company.

22. What type of flooring does the building have?

Tile.

23. What are the rooms in the building that need to be cleaned? For example, How many restrooms?

etc.

4 Restrooms; 1 Breakroom; 4 Labs; 6 Offices.

24. What are the access procedures for the cleaning staff? Will they need security

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12405B24Q0472/0002 clearances, or will they be escorted?

Please see answers to questions 3 and 8 above.

25. Are there specific hours when cleaning must be done, or can the contractor choose the time of service within the weekly schedule?

Please see answers to questions 3 and 8 above.

26. Where should the contractor dispose of the trash collected during the cleaning? Are there designated disposal sites or recycling requirements?

Trash will be disposed of in onsite dumpster. No recycling requirements.

27. Are the services required only on business days, or does the contract include weekends and holidays?

Please see answers to questions 3 and 8 above.

BASE YEAR + 4 OPTION YEARS.

BASE YEAR - 09/01/2024 - 08/31/2025

Janitorial Services for USDA, ARS, Tallahassee, FL location. Services to be performed in accordance with attached Statement of Work (SOW).

PROJECT LOCATION:

USDA, ARS

6383 Mahan Drive

Tallahassee, FL 32308

Period of Performance: 09/01/2024 to 08/31/2025

The Service Contract Labor Standards Statute is hereby incorporated into this contract.

Reference FAR clause 52.232-18. Availability of

Funds (Apr 1984).

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