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- Solicitation number
- 12444025Q0001
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation #12444025Q0001 for janitorial services at the Black Warrior Work Center, containing 16 questions and responses dated December 11, 2024. The document clarifies that this is a first-time solicitation with no incumbent contractor, and specifies that cleaning services must be performed once per week between Friday and Sunday, with the contractor responsible for providing all supplies including trash bags, hand soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
Key details include: no pre-approval required for subcontractors, no bonding requirements, a scheduled site visit on December 19, 2024 from 10am-11am CST, and background check requirements specified in SOW Section L. The contractor will be provided keys for after-hours access, and specific performance metrics can be found in SOW Section G. The government will not disclose the budget for this project, and any amendments will be posted via SAM.gov. Security issues during contract performance should be reported to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
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Solicitation #12444025Q0001 Black Warrior Work Center
Contract Q&A as of 12/11/2024
1. Are subcontractors required to undergo pre-approval, and what documentation must be provided for their inclusion in the proposal? Response to this solicitation does not require preapproval.
2. What are the specific performance metrics or evaluation methods that will be applied during the contract term? Please see Section G of the Statement of Work (SOW).
3. Can subcontractors use their own cleaning supplies, provided they meet industry standards, or must they adhere to government-specified brands? Please see Section A and Section K of the SOW.
4. Will there be any amendments or updates to the solicitation or SOW before the bid submission deadline? If so, how will these be communicated? Any amendments or updates to the solicitation will be posted via SAM.gov.
5. Are there any additional restrictions for contractor employees, such as specific dress codes, designated parking areas, or storage limitations for equipment? No
6. Could you provide information on who previously held this contract? This is the first time soliciting for this service.
7. Is there a specific process for reporting security-related issues, such as broken locks or suspicious activity, during the performance of this contract? Please report any issues during the contract period to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
8. Are background checks required for contractor employees before they are allowed to work at the facility? Please see the updated SOW, Section L.
9. If you are unable to provide the current contract amount, what is the current budget your agency has for this project? There is no current contract amount as this is the first time we are soliciting for this service. The Government’s budget will not be disclosed.
10. Square Footage for each facility? Please see Section D of the SOW.
11. Site Visit for Subcontractor: Is there an opportunity for my subcontractor to conduct a site visit to better assess the requirements and scope of the work? Site Visit is scheduled for December 19, 2024 @ 10am – 11am CST.
12. Does the contractor and subcontractor have to be bonded? And if so, do we have to be bonded before the proposal due date, or if awarded, is there a timeline to be bonded?
Bonding is not a requirement.
13. When was the last time the building was serviced? Friday, December 6th.
14. I read that it said there would be no government equipment/supplies provided. Does this include items such as trash bags, hand soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue? Also, I know the cleaning will be performed one time per week Friday through Sunday and that the awardee will be provided with keys, so I wanted to confirm that this cleaning can occur after your normal hours of operation. Yes, the contractor shall supply the above items.
Cleaning can take place any time Friday through Sunday.
15. Additional Questions/Clarifications: Are there any specific questions or documents I need to address or include in my proposal to ensure full compliance with the solicitation requirements? Please review the solicitation and all attachments to ensure you are in full compliance with requirements. Please refer to the Solicitation, Section viii. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors.
16. Is there an incumbent? If so, can you provide their name, contract number, and the contract value? No, there is no incumbent.
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