12444323Q0005 Questions and Answers 01-04-2023.pdf

12444323Q0005 Questions and Answers 01-04-2023

1. How many square feet are to be serviced monthly?

a. Mt Tabor Work Center Dormitory is 20,000 sq ft Manchester District Ranger office is approximately 2,600 sq ft Please refer to the Performance Work Statement for weekly cleaning requirements (each building to be cleaned 2 time per week) and bi-annual and annual cleanings.

2. We are reaching out to see if it was possible to schedule a walkthrough for your janitorial solicitation?

a. There is no scheduled pre-quote site visit but if you want to visit the site please coordinate a day and time with the COR Danna Strout at danna.strout@usda.gov.

Please also see provision FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) (included below) in the solicitation for further information about a site visit also.

FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

3. The PWS outlines that the contractor should inform the COR when supplies are running low.

However, I am a bit confused about the last statement in attachment 4 on the solicitation. I've included a snapshot below. Will we be expected to buy products and bill the government at all?

a.

Contractor provides the cleaning equipment including vacuum, carpet steamer, floor waxer, etc.

The materials including paper products, gloves, and cleaning chemicals will be provided by the gov’t because there is a green purchasing requirement.

4. I noticed that the intensive cleaning Key Deliverables don't specify days/hours. Are these service days open for weekends?

a. Yes – when tenants move out, the contractor will be informed

5. Will there be a site visit?

a. There is no scheduled pre-quote site visit but if you want to visit the site please coordinate a day and time with the COR Danna Strout at danna.strout@usda.gov.

Please also see provision FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) (included below) in the solicitation for further information about a site visit also.

FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may mailto:danna.strout@usda.gov mailto:danna.strout@usda.gov

12444323Q0005 Questions and Answers 01-04-2023 affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

6. What is the name of current contractor?

a. Peregrine Services

7. What is the value of current contract?

a. Amount of base and all option years $110,550.00

8. Would like to know if you had the approximate sq footage of facility or a layout plan of building to be serviced?

a. 20,000 sq ft for Mt Tabor Work Center Dormitory & the Manchester District Ranger office is approximately 2,600 sq ft.

9. What is the cleanable square footage of each building?

a. 20,000 sq ft for Mt Tabor Work Center Dormitory & the Manchester District Ranger office is approximately 2,600 sq ft

10. How many cleaners currently clean the required areas?

a. 2-4 person hours per cleaning is what seemed appropriate with the past few contractors

11. Is the worksite in a remote area and are special vehicles required to reach the worksite or is it fairly easy to drive to by car?

a. Worksites are located in areas maintained for regular vehicular traffic – no special vehicles required.