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BDO Janitorial Services Sol 140L0724Q0016 Site Visit Questions

· Can we store items in the carpenter shop building?

No. The carpenter shop is too small to allow for storage.

· Can we bring in a cabinet and place it somewhere in the warehouse for additional storage?

While a storage area is available in the warehouse, additional storage may be an option but requests for additional storage would need to be reviewed by the warehouse manager on a case-by-case basis.

· The carpenter shop and portions of the warehouse office have hard floors. Are these hard floors to be vacuumed or mopped on the Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule?

Loose debris shall be removed by either sweeping or vacuuming and the floors shall be mopped on the Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule.

· Who is the manufacturer of the Main Admin Building’s stainless steel paper towel dispensers?

The Main Admin Building’s stainless steel paper towel dispensers are made by Bobrick.

· Where are the rugs referenced in the vacuuming section of the statement of work?

The word rug in this context is synonymous with carpeted anti-slip mats that are found throughout the district complex often on hard surfaces such as the breakroom floor.

· Will recycle bins need to be washed clean if materials to be recycled leak (i. e. soda from a can)?

Yes

· Can we use can liners in recycle bins to reduce the need for washing/cleaning?

Yes, as long as they meet the green requirements.

· Would we be responsible for taking out the large wheeled recycle bins scattered throughout the buildings?

Yes

· There is a small area in the Fuels building with a refrigerator and microwave. Should we treat this like a kitchen as per the Statement of Work?

Yes

· Do we need to clean conference room tables?

No, but break room tables will need to be cleaned.

· Do we need to clean outdoor patios or break areas?

No

· I clean the office of a different federal agency and currently hold a PIV card for that location. Does the PIV card of a different agency reciprocate for a DOI PIV card?

Active PIV card holders from different offices/agencies may be offered temporary access to the BLM Boise District Office Complex on a case-by-case basis as determined by the COR but will still need to comply with DOI/BLM background check requirements and obtain a DOI PIV card.

· I clean the State Police Barracks and have a security clearance through them. Will I need another security clearance to clean at the BLM Boise District Office Complex?

Yes. Any persons working in the secure areas of the complex or after normal business hours will need to go through the federal government’s National Background Investigation Service (NBIS) background check process.

· What is required to begin a National Background Investigation Service (NBIS) background check?

The applicant must provide the COR with the following:

· Full Name

· Valid Phone number

· Valid email address

· Resume

· Signed Privacy Rights Statement

· Signed OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment

· Is there a limit to the number of people we can put up for an NBIS Background Check?

No. The government encourages the winning bidder to have multiple employees go through the NBIS background check process so the contractor can continue to provide service during times of employee turnover, sick leave, etc.

· What would disqualify someone from obtaining a NBIS clearance?

NBIS is an entity separate from the DOI/BLM and has not shared disqualification criteria with the COR.

Q: Do you know the approximate square footage for each building?

A: The approximate square footage of each building is in the solicitation on Page 6.

Q: Do you know the approximate number of employees that use each building each workday?

A: Please refer to Page 6 of the solicitation.

Q: What is the current usage of toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap at the facility?

A: We do not have that information.

Q: Is there a current contract in place for janitorial services? If so, what is the annual amount?

A: Yes, there is a current contract. Because the scope of work has changed from the current contract, that information will not be provided.

Q: What is the expected schedule or any specific time frames that need to be adhered to?

A: Please refer to Page 6 of the solicitation.

Q: Do you have the brands, sizes, model numbers or any information for the consumable supplies (plastic trash bags, wastebasket liners, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, toilet seat protectors) to get a better idea of what type of each will be needed?

A: Please refer to Page 9 of the solicitation.

Q: Would it be possible to get a copy of the relevant purchase orders for the last 3 months or so for the consumable products (plastic trash bags, wastebasket liners, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, toilet seat protectors)?

A: Per Page 7 of the solicitation, all tools, equipment, and other supplies, including but not limited to mops, brooms, dust clothes, cleaning compounds, plastic trash bags, wastebasket liners, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, toilet seat protectors, air freshener, etc. necessary to accomplish the work specified herein shall be furnished by the Contractor. Therefore, the government cannot provide any information on the purchase of those items.

Q: What documents do we need to submit in our proposal?

A: Please refer to Page 3 of the solicitation.

Q: Who is the incumbent for this contract and what was the previous bid amount that won the contract?

A: Due to changes in the scope of work from the previous contract, the government will not be providing that information.

Q: It is implied that the contract must supply light bulbs. Is that true?

A: No. The government is going to supply and install the lightbulbs.

Q: What is the volume of light bulbs from outside sources that must be recycled?

A: That is no longer required as the government will be supplying and installing light bulbs.