B08_Attachment_0006_Questions_and_Answers_140P5126Q0011_CHAT_JS__0001.pdf
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- 140P5126Q0011
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This document is a Questions and Answers amendment to RFQ #140P5126Q0011 for janitorial services at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The 20-question Q&A clarifies key aspects of the janitorial services requirement, addressing contractor responsibilities, staffing, storage, and scope of work. The Government confirms this is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor and that contractors are responsible for determining their own employee/staff management, labor hours, and time required to service each site. Storage for cleaning supplies is limited to a utility closet with very limited space. The Government clarifies that contractors are not responsible for installing hand soap dispensers if none are available, that no "Mow Plan" is required despite a typographical reference in the RFQ, and that only services explicitly listed in the statement of work are required—including that cleaning the charcoal grill is not a contractor responsibility. Response times for service deficiencies and re-cleaning requirements are detailed in the statement of work, as are quality control expectations including submission of a Quality Control Work Plan and Housekeeping manual. The Government provides no established budget range or independent government estimate and instructs offerors to use best business practices and industry standards when developing pricing. No historical staffing data, prior performance expectations, known site challenges, or vehicle access restrictions are available to guide contractor proposals.
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Amendment 0001; RFQ # 140P5126Q0011
Provide Janitorial Services
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Solicitation #140P5126Q0011
Questions and Answers
Question 1. Can the Government confirm the estimated average time required to service each site per visit?
Answer: This depends on multiple factors that are the contractor’s responsibility to determine.
Question 2. Are there any historical staffing levels or prior contractor performance expectations available?
Answer: Unfortunately, there is no historical staffing data or prior performance expectations available.
Question 3. Are cleaning supplies stored on-site, or must they be transported daily?
Answer: There is limited storage capacity in the utility closet.
Question 4. What are the expected response times for service deficiencies or re-cleaning?
Answer: Information is in the statement of work.
Question 5. Are there any restrictions on vehicle access or parking at each location?
Answer: None.
Question 6. Can the Government clarify peak vs off-season workload expectations in terms of labor hours?
Answer: Labor hours will be determined by the contractor.
Question 7. Are there any known challenges with specific sites (high traffic, vandalism, etc.)?
Answer: None.
Question 8. In the event that a restroom does not currently have a hand soap dispenser installed, is the contractor responsible for providing and installing a dispenser, or will dispensers be furnished by the government?
Answer: Contractors will not be responsible if there is no hand soap dispenser available.
Question 9. Is there an established budget range or independent government estimate (IGE) associated with this requirement that offerors should be aware of?
Answer: This information is not a part of this request for quote. Interested parties must use their best business practices and industry standards when submitting a quote in response to this solicitation.
Question 10. Will we need to submit the Quality Control Work Plan and Housekeeping manual as part of the vendor proposal package?
Answer: Refer to the statement of work under part D – Quality Control.
Question 11. To assist us in developing a competitive and informed bid, could you please provide the following information:
1. The name of the current incumbent contractor, if applicable.
2. The current contract number.
3. The total award amount and contract period of performance for the most recent award (including option years, if exercised).
Answer: This is a new requirement with no incumbent.
Question 12. How many employees are on each shift?
Answer: The contractor is responsible for determining employee/staff management.
Question 13. What is the total number of on-site contractor staff?
Answer: The contractor is responsible for determining employee/staff management.
Question 14. What is the incumbent contract number and total contract value?
Answer: Please see response to question number 11.
Question 15. Has there been any change in the scope of work requirements since the last solicitation?
Answer: No.
Question 16. The Aker's Mill/Sandy Point location is in need of repair. Do we keep the current schedule of cleaning while it is closed?
Answer: Only the services listed in the statement of work are required.
Question 17. Page 32, Technical Capability, this section references a "Mow Plan" but the statement of work does not show the requirement for mowing. Are contractors required to submit a mow plan?
Answer: This is a typo. There is no requirement to provide a “Mow Plan” as part of this request for quote.
Question 18. Are contractors responsible for cleaning the charcoal grill?
Answer: Only the services listed in the statement of work are required.
Question 19. What is the square footage of the janitor's closet?
Answer: The storage area is a utility/service closet and there is very limited space for janitorial supplies.
Question 20.
Answer:
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