Questions and Answes - 12444725Q0020 Saucier HEF Janitorial.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for the Saucier HEF Janitorial federal contract (Solicitation Number 12444725Q0020). The document provides clarifications about a janitorial services contract for the Harrison Experimental Forest, including details about previous contract history, service requirements, and specific operational parameters. Key details include: the previous contract (12456820P0013) was awarded to Arth LLC for $9,360 for 12 months, and the current contract requires using USDA Bio-preferred Program products with specified minimum bio-based content percentages across various cleaning product categories.
The contract involves specific janitorial requirements such as mop head maintenance (can be hung to dry between uses and washed off-site as needed), annual carpet shampooing, and consumable product management where the contractor will notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) when supplies are running low. Additional specifics include 666 sq. ft. of carpet, no requirement to move bookcases/tables during carpet cleaning, and no floor stripping/waxing. The contract will be awarded for one base year with four option years, with the COR expected to be on-site most of the time during cleaning services.
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Saucier HEF Janitorial
12444725Q0020
All questions and answers through May 29, 2025
Questions and Answers
Q1. Has this contract previously been awarded?
A1. Yes, 12456820P0013.
Q2. What was the previous award amount?
A2. The previous service was awarded for 12 months at $9,360.
Q3. Is there currently an incumbent for this contract?
A3. Previous incumbent performing services were Arth LLC.
Q4. The consumables (restroom paper products, hand soap, trashcan lining) shall be provided by the Forestry Services. Who is responsible for maintaining the stock of these products and ensuring they are re-ordered in a timely manner. Is the contractor expected to participate in this process?
A4. The contractor will notify the COR when supplies are running low and the Government will reorder as necessary.
Q5. Do all products used on-site have to be listed on the USDA Bio preferred Program?
A5. Products purchased for use under this contract in the following categories must meet minimum bio-based content as noted below:
Adhesive and Mastic Removers (58%) Air Fresheners and Deodorizers (97%) Bathroom and Spa Cleaners (74%) General Purpose Carpet/Upholstery Cleaners (54%) Carpet and Upholstery Spot Removers (7%) Cleaning Tools (22%) Floor Cleaners and Protectors (77%) Floor Strippers (78%) Furniture Cleaners and Protectors (71%) Glass Cleaners (49%) Graffiti and Grease Removers (34%) Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products (55%) Microbial Drain Maintenance Products (45%) General Microbial Cleaning Products (50%) Microbial Wastewater Maintenance Products (44%) Multipurpose Cleaners (56%) Shopping and Trash Bags (22%)
Q6. Are wet mop heads to be collected every week to be washed and dried off-site?
A6. Mops can be hung outside to dry between uses. Contractor will wash mop heads off site as needed.
Q7. Will an email be provided to send monthly product report?
A7. The requirement for monthly product report will be removed from the SOW.
Requirements for annual reporting requirement as prescribed in FAR 52.223-2 “Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts” are required.
Q8. Is Carpet Shampoo service to be provided weekly during business hours, with the 8 of the HEF present in the office? Is there a specific technique required (hot water extraction, steam)?
A8. Carpet shampooing will be conducted once a year during work hours.
Contractor shall use the most appropriate commercial cleaning procedures to achieve the required end result.
Q9. Page 9 is the last page in the document, listed as 13 page document. Are there missing pages.
A9. There are no pages missing. The SOW will be updated to reflect the accurate page count.
Q10. Is COR available on-site during cleaning service hours?
A10. COR will be available on site most of the time.
Q11. Can you confirm the sq. ft. of carpet?
A11. The carpet sq ft. is 666 sq. ft.
Q12. Do bookcases and tables need to be moved for carpet shampoo?
A12. No, bookcases and tables are not required to be moved to shampoo the carpets.
Q13. Can you confirm the sq. ft. of tiles to be stripped and waxed?
A13. This contract will not require stripping and waxing of the floors. The SOW has been amended to reflect this.
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