Amd_0002_Questions_and_Answers_0002.pdf

RFQ 140P8526Q0030 – Amd 0002

CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS

Questions and Answers

The following are questions and answers received during the RFQ:

1. HEPA Vacuum Scope (SOW Section 2.6). Section 2.6 requires a HEPA-certified vacuum at all locations requiring hard surface floor cleaning. Please confirm whether this requirement applies to vault toilet locations (CLINs 30 and 70), which may have limited or no hard surface floor areas requiring vacuum use, or whether HEPA vacuums are required at all 11 locations regardless of facility type.

a. Answer: For vault toilet locations (CLINs 30 and 70), the use of a HEPA vacuum may not be required if minimal or no hard surfaces require vacuuming. Refer to Sections 3.2.7 and 3.2.7.1 for detailed floor cleaning standards.

2. Utilities Availability (SOW Section 7.4). Section 7.4 states that water and power are available at "some locations." Could you please indicate which of the 11 CLIN locations have reliable water and power access, and which may require contractors to bring their own water supply or battery-powered equipment?

a. Answer:

CLIN Location Water? Power?

1 Giant Forest Museum Comfort Station YES YES 2 Upper Sherman Parking Lot Comfort Station YES YES 3 Lower Sherman Vault Toilets YES YES 4 Lodgepole Visitor Center Restrooms YES YES 5 Lodgepole Campground Comfort Stations YES YES 6 Sunset Campground Comfort Stations YES YES 7 Cedar Grove Day-Use Vault Toilets NO NO 8 Sheep Creek Campground Comfort Stations YES YES 9 Sentinel Campground Comfort Stations YES YES 10 Canyon View Campground Comfort Stations YES YES 11 Moraine Campground Comfort Stations YES YES

3. Key Pickup and Crew Staging (SOW Section 4.2). Section 4.2 references keys issued by the Government for building access. Will there be a single key pickup location for all 11 facilities, or will keys be distributed at separate locations within each park area?

Additionally, is there a designated staging area near each cluster where contractor vehicles may be parked between the first and second cleaning rounds for twice-daily locations?

a. Answer: A master key granting access to all 11 locations will be issued. Sufficient parking is available either adjacent to or near each service location.

4. Consumable Supply Pickup (SOW Section 4.1). Section 4.1 states that consumable supplies will be provided by the Government and picked up by the Contractor at a central location. Please confirm: (1) how many pickup locations there will be, (2) the approximate restocking frequency, and (3) whether the central supply location is within the park boundary or at an external facility.

a. Answer:

(1) Each district has a centrally located maintenance shop where consumable supplies can be collected. Additionally, smaller caches of supplies are available in the service closet at each service location.

• Lodgepole District – Red Fir Maintenance Shop

• Grant Grove District – Grant Grove Maintenance Shop

• Cedar Grove – Cedar Grove Maintenance Shop

(2) Restocking frequency is daily.

(3) Central supply locations are within the park boundary.

5. Past Performance References. The solicitation requests at least three past performance references similar in scope and complexity. Please confirm whether references for recurring janitorial services at multi-unit residential facilities — including federally-subsidized and HUD-regulated housing communities — would be considered comparable in scope to this requirement.

a. Answer: It is up to the offeror to decide on whether past performance and references are appropriate to include with their offer.

6. Who is the current contractor?

a. Answer: This requirement is not currently under contract.

7. What is the current monthly charge of the current contractor?

8. What is the term of the current contract?

9. Will the awarded contractor provide the paper products/toiletries for this project?

a. Answer Section 4.1 in the Statement of Work states that the government will furnish all toilet paper, trash bags, paper hand towels, and hand soap refills. All other cleaning supplies will be the responsibility of the contractor (Section 3.1).

10. What is the frequency, day, and time of cleaning scheduled for this project?

a. Answer: Section 3.3 of the Statement of Work outlines the cleaning frequencies for each location.

11. Is a bid bond required/mandatory for this project?

a. Answer: No.

12. Is there a prevailing wage? If yes, how much?

a. Answer: The contract will be subject to the Department of Labor Service Contract

Labor Standards (SCLS) contained in “Atch 05_DOL Wage Determination_Tulare County.”

13. What is the current budget your agency has for this project?

a. Answer: Budget information is not available.

14. What was the total award amount and contract period of performance for the most recent award (including option years, if exercised)?

a. Answer: The previous contract award information can be found on sam.gov, Opportunity No. 140P8525Q0038.

15. What is the square footage of the location to be serviced?

a. Answer:

A. Giant Forest Museum Comfort Station

GFB 179 Museum RR HS 344 sf

B. Upper Sherman Parking Lot Comfort Station

GFB Upper Sherman RR 910 sf

C. Lower Sherman Parking Vault Toilets

GFB Lower Sherman VT 392 sf

D. Lodgepole Visitor Center Restroom

GFB 1664 LP Visitor Center (restrooms) 375 sf

E. Lodgepole Campground Comfort Stations

GFB 215 Nature Center RR 464 sf

GFB 217 LP Cmpgd A Loop RR 338 sf

GFB 218 LP Cmpgd Log Bridge RR HS 358 sf

GFB 1236 LP Cmpgd Upper #3 RR 338 sf

GFB 1238 LP Cmpgd Upper #1 RR 338 sf

GFB 1445 LP Cmpgd Upper #2 RR 356 sf

GFB 1458 LP Cmpgd C-Loop RR 358 sf

Lodgepole Campground Comfort Stations Total 2,550 sf

F. Sunset Campground Comfort Stations

GGB 249 Sunset Cmpgd RR 358 sf

GGB 1567 Sunset Cmpgd RR Front Area ABA 430 sf

GGB 1568 Sunset Cmpgd RR Group Site 350 sf

GGB 1569 Sunset Cmpgd RR Meadow Area

350 sf

GGB 1570 Sunset Cmpgd Lift Station RR 350 sf

GGB 1572 Sunset Cmpgd Back Hill RR 350 sf

GGB 1573 Sunset Cmpgd RR South ABA 430 sf

Sunset Campground Comfort Stations Total 2,618 sf

G. Cedar Grove Day-Use Vault Toilets

CGB 1459 Lewis VT 135 sf

CGB 1460 Bikini Beach VT 137 sf

CGB 1784 Zumwalt VT 137 sf

CGB 1734 Roads End VT 137 sf

Cedar Grove Day-Use Vault Toilets Total 546 sf

H. Sheep Creek Campground Comfort Stations

CGB 268 Sheep Creek Cmpgd Site #54 RR HS 192 sf

CGB 269 Sheep Creek Cmpgd Site #83 RR HS 192 sf

CGB 265 Sheep Creek Cmpgd Site #26 RR HS 192 sf

CGB 266 Sheep Creek Cmpgd ABA RR HS 440 sf

CGB 267 Sheep Creek Cmpgd Site #10 RR HS 192 sf

CGB 1335 Sheep Creek Cmpgd Site #100 RR 239 sf

Sheep Creek Campground Restrooms Total 1,447 sf

I. Sentinel Campground Comfort Stations

CGB 263 Sentinel Cmpgd Site #23 RR 192 sf

CGB 261 Sentinel Cmpgd VC RR 284 sf

CGB 262 Sentinel Cmpgd Site #42 RR 192 sf

CGB 264 Sentinel Cmpgd Site #78 RR 192 sf

CGB 1461 Sentinel Cmpgd Site #61 RR 239 sf

Sentinel Campground Comfort Stations Total 1,099 sf

J. Canyon View Campground Comfort Stations

CGB 1812 Canyon View Cmpgd ABA RR 336 sf

CGB 1813 Canyon View Cmpgd RR 336 sf

CGB 270 Canyon View Cmpgd Site B RR HS 192 sf

CGB 271 Canyon View Cmpgd Site A RR HS 192 sf

CGB 272 Canyon View Cmpgd Site #10 RR HS 192 sf

CGB 1336 Canyon View Cmpgd Site #20 RR 239 sf

Canyon View Campground Restrooms Total 1,487 sf

K. Moraine Campground Comfort Stations

CGB 273 Moraine Cmpgd Site 73 RR ABA 192 sf

CGB 274 Moraine Cmpgd Site 92 RR 193 sf

CGB 1337 Moraine Cmpgd Site 3 RR 239 sf

CGB 1285 Moraine Cmpgd Site 55 RR 192 sf

CGB 1284 Moraine Cmpgd Site 63 RR 192 sf

Moraine Campground Restrooms Total 1,007 sf

16. What is the payment schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)?

a. Answer: Invoices shall be submitted no more frequently than monthly.