Superior NF for Gunflint Janitorial Services 12444625Q0013.pdf

Q&A for Janitorial Services 12444625Q0013 Gunflint Ranger District Superior National Forest

1. Incumbent Details Who is the current (incumbent) janitorial contractor, and what is the associated contract number?

What was the total awarded value of that contract (base + all option years), and how much has been obligated to date?

What are the incumbent’s current monthly and annual billing rates for routine services? Currently there is no incumbent

2. Current Performance & Scope Have there been any changes to square footage, cleaning frequency, or special-task requirements since the incumbent contract was awarded? There have been no changes to the facility Has the Government recorded any performance issues or issued cure notices to the incumbent? If so, could you share the nature of those issues? N/A

3. Pricing Data for Market Research Is the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) available for industry review, or can you provide a high/low price range the Government considers reasonable?

We cannot provide the IGCE to the public

4. Is there secure on-site storage space for custodial equipment, chemicals, and consumables? There is a 5 x 7 1/2 janitorial supply closet on the main level with additional storage space in our basement general storage room. These are not locked.

If yes, what is the approximate square footage, and are there any access-hour restrictions? Our current office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Cleaning needs to be done after office hours and on weekends if needed.

If no, does the Government have a preferred off-site storage solution or distance limitation? No Will electricity and water utilities be provided at no cost to the contractor for equipment operation (e.g., auto-scrubbers, commercial washers)? Yes. Electricity and water utilities are available at no cost to the contractor.

5. Transition & Staffing What is the expected transition-in period between award and performance start?

Will the incumbent’s custodial staff be subject to right of first refusal under the Service Contract Labor Standards?

Is a post-award facility walk-through mandatory before full performance begins?

There is no current incumbent, the start date could fall anywhere between 08/01/2025-08/15/2025. A post-award facility is not mandatory.

6. Proposal Logistics Will questions and answers be posted publicly, or only to interested parties who have requested the solicitation? The Q&A will be posted to SAM.gov Does the Government intend to evaluate quotes on a lowest-price technically-acceptable (LPTA) basis, or will best-value trade-offs be considered?

We will evaluate the quotes using best-value trade-offs

7. Administrative Who will serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for day-to-day oversight?

Are there any anticipated modifications (e.g., additional buildings coming online) that could expand the contract’s scope during the option years? Upon award, Contracting will provide the COR’s information, currently there are no anticipated modifications during the option years.

8. Size of cleaning space. What is the Cleanable Square Footage for the District Office, Warehouse, Bunkhouses? Each bunkhouse is 1000 sq ft. The warehouse bathroom which is included in the contract is 80 sq ft. The office building is 2 levels with a total of 12,443 sq ft.