Q and A doc (for Post to GPE).pdf

127EAS24Q0055 - Inyo National Forest, Lee Vining Janitorial Services Qs & As.

Q1: Who is the incumbent on this contract?

A1: There is currently no contractor performing these services. The previous contract expired on

03/31/2024. The previous contract holder was FORTAZO CORP.

Q2: What is their current annual pricing?

A2: Contract pricing structure beyond the total contract value for the previous contract will not be provided. However the previous contract PoP ran from 08/01/2021 to 03/31/2024 and was valued at

$32,905.00

Q3: Is there a bond requirement?

A3: No

Q4: Will the contractor's employees be required to pass a background check?

A4: If performance on the contract is to be performed outside of regular working hours, each contract employee requiring access to the facility will be required to pass a background investigation.

Q5: Will the contractor's employees be required to wear a badge?

A5: All Contractor employees shall wear a standardized company uniform, company t-shirt, or company identification badge clearly displayed, while on Government property performing work under this contract.

Q6: What is the Square Feet of each building?

A6: The district office building is approximately 4,200 square feet.

Q7: Contract Number: What is the current contract number associated with these services?

A7: 127EAS21C0031

Q8: Specific Pain Points: Are there any particular pain points or challenges with the current services that you'd like to see addressed?

A8: Non-local contractors have previously had difficulties with staffing employees for service contracts in areas located outside of major population centers.

Q9: Prioritized Outcomes: Which performance aspects are the most critical to achieving the desired outcomes of this project?

A9: Staffing and performance as identified in the SOW.

Q10. Areas for Improvement: Are there opportunities for improvement or innovation beyond the scope outlined in the Statement of Work that you'd be open to considering?

A10: The tasks identified in the SOW as they are currently written are the services that are required for this contract.

Q11. Will light covers be required to be cleaned?

127EAS24Q0055 - Inyo National Forest, Lee Vining Janitorial Services Qs & As.

A11: Yes, The task schedule had been updated to include keeping light covers free of dead bugs, dust and debris.

REPLACE

LIGHT BULBS

Maintain the lighting both inside and outside of the facility.

All light fixtures and lights for the facility will be maintained to provide adequate lighting and will include replacing light bulbs that are burned out. Light covers and globes shall be kept free of accumulated dead bugs, dust and debris

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(weekly)

Q12: How would recycling work for this contract.

A12: The Lee Vining RD staff will better label the bins inside and out. The COR will clarify with the trash removal company how they would prefer recycling be staged. After award the selected contractor will be given specific instructions by the COR on the recycling process.

Q13: Will the contractor employee be able to perform cleaning after regular business hours?

A13: Yes clarifications in the background investigation process for contract employees have been provided allowing for a change to the workable hours on this contract.

Cleaning Schedule will be determined by contractor, but cleaning expectations are to enter a clean building daily. (Excluding Federal holidays.) Submission of Schedule to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) for approval prior to commencement of work is required.

Work shall not be performed between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Acceptable hours to perform work are from 5 p.m. To 11 p.m. Seven days per week.

Work will be permitted to take place during regular business hours only if the individual employee has yet to be granted unescorted access to the building and has submitted all documentation required to initiate the required background investigation. The intent of the government is to limit all work to after business hours but will make temporary exceptions for employees with pending after hour access clearance.