C04e_Q_A_12444026Q0145.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 12444026Q0145
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This file is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for Solicitation Number 12444026Q0145, a janitorial services contract for the Jessieville Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest.
The contract covers janitorial services for three facilities totaling approximately 8,050 square feet: the District Ranger Office/Visitor Center (5,500 sq ft with 40 trash cans), Workcenter (2,000 sq ft with 10 trash cans), and Workcenter Annex (550 sq ft with 1 trash can). All facilities are located at 8607 N Highway 7, Jessieville, Arkansas 71949. The Government will provide a storage closet for equipment and supplies. The contract structure consists of one Base Year plus three Option Years, as confirmed in the responses. The scope includes regular vacuuming, trash removal, and window cleaning (approximately 40 windows annually), with a carpet spot remover furnished only as needed. This is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor. Floor plans are not available, but site walkthroughs are permitted prior to the RFQ due date of July 29, 2026 at 17:00, which prospective contractors may schedule by contacting the Purchasing Agent. Daily employee and visitor counts are variable. The Government has not yet disclosed the current contract amount (listed as TBD). Additional details regarding the specific cleaning schedule, performance standards, and quality assurance surveillance plan are contained in the Statement of Work and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan referenced in the solicitation.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| C04c_WD 5113 REV 28_12444026Q0145.pdf | ||
| C04b_SOW_12444026Q0145.pdf | ||
| C04d_PPE Questionnaire_12444026Q0145.pdf | ||
| C04a_RFQ pkg_12444026Q0145.pdf |
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Solicitation Number:12444026Q0145 Page 1 Janitorial Services Jessieville Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest
Q: Could you please provide the following information?
• The total square footage of each building included in the contract (District Ranger Office, Work Center, and Work Center Annex).
• The total number of trash receptacles to be emptied during each scheduled cleaning.
A: District Ranger Office/Visitor Center approximately 5500 sq ft - 40 trashcans
Workcenter approximately 2000 sq ft -10 trash cans
Workcenter Annex 550 sq ft – 1 trash can
Q: What was the current contract amount?
A: TBD
Q: Who is the current contractor?
A: Brand New Contract
Q: Is the solicitation Statement of Objectives and QASP the same as the current contract?
A: Yes
Q: Will the facility provide storage for equipment and supplies?
A: There will be a storage closet available.
Q: Can the Government provide the daily employee and visitor count?
A: Variable
Q: What are the addresses of the three buildings to be cleaned?
A: USDA Forest Service Jessieville Ranger District Office/Visitor Center/Workcenter 8607 N Hwy 7 Jessieville, AR 71949
Solicitation Number:12444026Q0145 Page 2
Q: Period of Performance and CLIN 0004 - The SF 1449 and Schedule of Items reflect one (1) Base Year and three (3) option years, while the Statement of Work reflects one (1) Base Year and two (2) option years with different performance dates. Please confirm the correct period-of-performance structure and that CLIN 0004 should be identified as Option Year 3.
A: Customer requests Base +3 option years as per Schedule of Items.
Q: Facility Measurements - Please provide the approximate total cleanable square footage for each of the three (3) buildings and, if available, the approximate breakdown of carpeted and hard-surface flooring. Please also provide the approximate number of windows included in the annual interior and exterior window-cleaning requirement. If this information is unavailable, will a site walkthrough be permitted before quotations are due?
A: District Ranger Office/Visitor Center approximately 5500 sq ft
Workcenter approximately 2000 sq ft
Workcenter Annex 550 sq ft
Floor type is combination dependent upon building, office, hallway, bathroom, etc…
Number of windows is estimated at 40
Site walkthrough is available prior to RFQ due date of 07/29/26 @ 17:00
Q: Carpet Cleaning - Section 4.1 requires the contractor to furnish a carpet cleaner; however, the scheduled tasks identify vacuuming but do not specify carpet shampooing or extraction. Please confirm whether carpet shampooing or extraction is required. If required, please identify the applicable areas and frequency.
A: Carpet cleaner is referenced as a spot remover if needed.
Q: Incumbent Information - Is this a new requirement, or is there an incumbent contractor currently or previously performing these services? If there is an incumbent, has the scope changed in any material way from the prior contract? Further, if an award was previously made for this requirement, would you please provide the prior contract or award number and the total contract value?
A: New Requirement
Q: We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
A: NA
Solicitation Number:12444026Q0145 Page 3
Q: Could you please provide the total square footage for each of the three buildings?
Are floor plans available for these facilities?
Is a site visit available prior to submitting the quotation? If so, how can we schedule one?
A: District Ranger Office/Visitor Center approximately 5500 sq ft
Workcenter approximately 2000 sq ft
Workcenter Annex 550 sq ft
Site walkthrough is available prior to RFQ due date of 07/29/26 @ 17:00 – to schedule please reach out to Purchasing Agent listed in the announcement.
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