B3 - Q_A 9 14 2020.docx

B3-Questions and Answers Solicitation 12639520Q0340 Series Number 1, 14 Sept 2020 Janitorial Services

Is or has there been a Janitorial Services for this particular USDA Site?

Original contract Expired 2015. AG-6395-C-15-0018, The amount for this contract was $4,565.00. Termination due to illness.

We would like to consider this is new and going forward in a positive and productive manner.

Does the vendor have to be present to quote?

No. It is highly suggested. We’d prefer the vendor to be prepared to provide quality services.

Will the government provide consumables?

YES. USDA will provide all the paper products as required for restrooms and lavatories

Approximate square footage of this facility is:1200 sq ft. (guesstimate, reason suggested site visit). Two restrooms, 1 toilet, 1 urinal, two laboratories and large mirror. Women have one toilet, one laboratories and small mirror.

Can we quote while we are waiting for a SAM registration to be finalized? A currently active Federal Contractors Registration at http://www.sam.gov. An offeror shall include a printed copy of the first page of the SAM listing, or a DUNS number registration showing current in SAM at time of quote and award. The online Certification and Representations for business size determination should use NAICS code 561720. Please note that registering in the SAM database is free of charge. Free SAM registration assistance can be obtained by calling the help desk toll free at 866-606-8220. Free assistance can also be found at your local PTAC office, http://www.aptac-us.org/new/Govt_Contracting/find.php.

Are there any restrictions regarding cleaning solutions to be used? If so, where can we find further information?

Yes: All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. All cleaning supplies are required to be biobased for the performance of this service contract. For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to: http://www.biopreferred.gov

Can we provide a pre-bid? Then negotiate for final price?

No. As per the solicitation. RFQ is required to be complete.

This is FIRM FIXED PRICE contract. We are aware of the WDOL increases and will make the appropriate adjustments at each option year exercised. These adjustments will be as per ordered within the WDOL utilized for this area.

Is the supervisor required be on site during workdays?

YES. Long distance supervision is not an option.