QA 1240bf23q0023 seward.pdf

Q&A – 1240BF23Q0023 Seward Janitorial

Q1: With the window cleaning how did you want to specify that in the breakdown? Do you want to change it to where exterior windows are solely included in the flex housing cleanings? Or did you want us to enter into the occupied apartments to do the interior windows as well?

A1: In the Schedule of Items Offer Sheet – Items 4-8 are individual interior deep cleans of each unit by size including the inside windows. Item 9 is exterior windows of all Bunkhouse units.

As indicated on the first page of the solicitation “This is a requirements contract for the services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Performance shall be made only as authorized by Task Orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause.” The CLINS will be ordered as needed.

Q2: Do all services for weekly janitorial services (CLIN #0001) need to be provided outside of working hours, which are Mon-Fri 8 am - 5pm? Do all services for the deep cleaning tasks (CLIN 0002-0009) need to be provided outside of working hours?

A2: CLINS 1-3 will need to be cleaned outside of office hours.

CLINS 4-9 may be available to be cleaned during office hours if needed.

Q3: Will weekly certified payroll be required?

A3: This is a service contract and certified payroll required. However, the Contractor is responsible for making sure all employees are paid according to the most current Wage Determination throughout the life of the contract and any task orders.

Q4: What does the payment schedule look like for the janitorial services that need to be provided for the whole year (CLIN # 0001)?

A4: The Government pays in arears which means that you can invoice after the work is performed. This is typically is at the end of each month or after a special 1 time cleaning

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Q5: Does the contractor who is awarded the contract have the option to decline extending the contract to another year, at the end of any year of performance?

A5: As stated in the solicitation, the following clause allows a unilateral extension to the ordering period and changes to a bilateral agreement if not followed.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a)The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c)The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

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