12444023Q0007 Amendment 001 Questions and Answers.docx

Amendment 001: Posting of Questions & Answers Solicitation #12444023Q0007 Q&A Conasauga Ranger District Janitorial Services

1. What is the cleanable SQFT of the facility?

Answer: Chatsworth office – 86 x 68 = 5,848 sq ft.

Villanow Work Center - 40 x 20= 800 sq ft.

2. Would it be possible to schedule a site visit? If yes, what date would work best for you?

Answer: Yes, to schedule a site visit please reach out to Kim Winkler:

Kimberley.winkler@usda.gov

3. Is this a new contract or a repeat of one that has been completed before?

Answer: This will be a repeat of the one completed before.

4. How much was the previous contract awarded for?

Answer: The total (base + 4 option years) obligated contract amount is $37,550.28 for services from 06/01/2018 to 03/31/2023

5. Is there any way we could provide past performance from our subcontractor instead?

Answer: In order for past performance of proposed subcontractors, or other teaming partners to be considered, that firm must be proposed to perform 25% or more of the contract value. Formal Teaming or Joint Venture agreements must be provided if submitting past performance information or a teaming partner. If past performance for a subcontractor, or other teaming partner is submitted, the following must be included; 1) signed teaming agreement 2) proposed role of subcontractor/teaming member 3) annual % of work to be performed by the subcontractor/teaming member.

6. When are both locations (Chatsworth & Villanow) need to be cleaned?

Answer: Villanow Work Center: Once a week Chatsworth: Twice per week

7. How much are you paying out on both jobs separately?

Answer: The total (base + 4 option years) obligated contract amount is $37,550.28 for services from 06/01/2018 to 03/31/2023