Amendment 002 - QA.pdf
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- Janitorial Services, Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center, Stuttgart, Arkansas
- Solicitation number
- 12405B25Q0005
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This document is an amendment to a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for janitorial services at the Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The amendment provides answers to questions asked during a site visit, but does not make any changes to the specifications, terms, or conditions of the solicitation.
The solicitation, RFQ 12405B25Q0005, is a firm-fixed price contract for a base period of one year with four one-year option periods. The required services include janitorial tasks such as cleaning floors and emptying trash receptacles, with special considerations for the research laboratories. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720, with a $22.0 million size standard. Quotes are due by November 12, 2024, and a site visit was conducted on October 31, 2024. The contracting agency is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area Office.
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| Appendix 1 Map.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 PWS Amend 0001.pdf | ||
| Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Appendix 1 Map.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 PWS.pdf |
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A. Project Title: Janitorial Services, Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center, Stuttgart, Arkansas (RFQ 12405B25Q0005).
B. Receipt of Quotes: The due date for quotes remains at 4pm (CT) on November 12, 2024.
C. Description of Changes: This amendment does not make any changes to the specifications, terms, or conditions; it provides answers to questions asked at the organized site visit on October 31, 2024. These are being provided for informational purposes only, interested vendors are responsible for fully reading and understanding the entire solicitation.
Q1: What is the specific cleaning requirement for the laboratories?
A1: Services include cleaning the floors and emptying trash receptacles. Special care must be giving to ensure safety measures are observed and research is not disturbed. The Government may need to provide specific instructions/training prior to entering the laboratories.
Q2: Are subcontractors allowed to take photos to document performance of work?
A2: Yes, but pictures cannot include ongoing research and data.
Q3: Are the 6-8 hours work done daily restricted to business hours of 7:00AM to 4:00PM.
A3: Routinely yes.
Q4: How do we keep up with contractor’s time spent at facility, is there a time clock?
A4: There is no time clock for Contractor use.
Q5: How do we handle the time that there are days missed in the week?
A5: The Contractor is responsible to complete all tasks every time they are on-site, no days are allowed to be “missed.”
Q6: How are we going to strip and wax floors during business hours when the building is occupied?
A6: Performance will be scheduled with the COR.
Q7: Are hotel expenses/ per diem for subcontractors a contractor responsibility?
A7: Yes, this is a firm fixed price contract. The Contractor must provide and pay for all labor, employee training, travel, supervision, and all other items not provided by the Government to successfully complete the work required.
Q8: Approximately how many special events/tours occur annually?
A8: Typically, no more than 5 annually.
Q9: Is there janitorial storage in building 1A?
A9: No.
Q10: Are lab spaces often closed to janitorial services for research purposes?
A10: No, not unless there is signage.
Q11: Is the Contractor responsible for washing/cleaning reusable towels and supplies? Is a washer/dryer available?
A11: Yes, Yes.
Q12: What is the lead time for new or replacement contractor approvals for access to facilities?
A12: A minimum of 60 days.
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