Q&A_10-10-2019.docx

12639520Q0014 - Janitorial Services – Winter Haven, FL

The following are questions that have been received to date 10/10/2019 All questions will be posted with answers accordingly.

Q: Is this a new requirement?

A: Current contract AG-6395-C-17-0017 expired on 09/30/2019. Program still needs services at this location.

Q: What is the name of current contractor?

A: Tara Ashmore

Q: What was the length of the contract?

A: 3 years / $19,530.00

Q: Can you please provide square footage of carpet vs tile vs concrete, etc.

A: In Accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

Q: Will any type of Security Clearance be required or will the winning contractor be escorted nightly?

A: Security Clearance is required (Page 18) Due to the nature of work under this contract, it is required that the contractor personnel working under this contract at the USDA facility be subject to satisfactory completion of a background investigations conducted by the Federal Protective Service (FPS). In accordance with USDA regulations, a basic law enforcement background investigation is required prior to starting work under this contract as well as maintaining it throughout the duration of the contract. The contractors will be required to complete the background investigation forms and submit them to the program contact person for submission to the FPS office responsible for processing the background investigations. The USDA APHIS will be responsible for paying for these background investigations.