Amendment_2_-_Q_A_0002.pdf
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- 140R1024Q0006
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This document is an Amendment 2 with Questions and Answers related to the Palisades Janitorial Services solicitation (Solicitation Number 140R1024Q0006) issued by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation.
The key details are: Contractors are responsible for emptying small garbage cans and replacing liners, but not responsible for emptying larger 40+ gallon cans. Contractors are to only wash the inside and outside of small trash cans. Certain safety equipment like non-slip signs, hearing protection, and eyewear are provided. Contractors are not required to move items over 50 pounds. Cleaning supplies like dust mops and mops are provided. Portable carpet cleaning equipment can be used on the second floor and in crew quarters. Janitorial carts and dollies are available for transporting supplies. Contractors are only responsible for cleaning the main floor passageways on the third floor and are not to clean the oil purification room. Lodging will not be provided, and contractors will not be compensated for missed services due to weather or road closures. Contractors are expected to clean the exterior of light diffusers but not remove them. Linens in crew quarters are to be washed and beds made. Additional details are provided on the specific buffer machine available for use.
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140R1024Q0006 – Palisades Janitorial Services
Amendment 2 – Ques�ons and Answers
Ques�on 1: Can we get clarifica�on on which trash cans we are responsible for emptying and where they should be emp�ed?
Answer 1: Empty the small garbage cans into any larger, 40+ gallon can. Then replace the liner in the small garbage can. Reclama�on personnel will empty the larger garbage cans.
Ques�on 2: Are we to only wash the inside and outside of the small trash cans?
Answer 2: Yes.
Ques�on 3: Are non-slip signs, hearing protec�on, and eyewear provided?
Answer 3: Yes.
Ques�on 4: We aren’t required to move heavy items. We simply clean around them. Is there a defini�on of what is considered a heavy item?
Answer 4: A heavy item will be considered 50 pounds or more.
Ques�on 5: Are dust mops and mops provided?
Answer 5: Yes.
Ques�on 6: Can we get clarifica�on on if the provided carpet cleaner will be able to access carpet on the second floor? Will we need a truck in order to haul the carpet cleaner to the crew quarters?
Answer 6: Reclama�on has a Rug Doctor and Hoover carpet cleaner that can be easily transported to clean the second floor or crew quarters. The portable Hoover carpet cleaner is approximately 25 pounds without water in it.
Ques�on 7: Are janitorial carts provided to transport supplies from place to place?
Answer 7: Flat carts and dollies are available to transport supplies.
Ques�on 8: During the walkthrough, it was men�oned that on floor 3 of the power plant, both the upstream and downstream sides, there are areas that we are not to clean. We were told our responsibility ends at the walls. It was also men�oned we are not to clean up the stairs leading to the turbine heads. Can we get more clarifica�on on what our responsibili�es are on floor 3?
Answer 8: Correct. Only the main floors of the passageways are required to be cleaned.
Ques�on 9: Are we responsible for doing any cleaning in the oil purifica�on room?
Answer 9: No.
Ques�on 10: With variable weather on Highway 26 what are the rules for our cleaners if bad weather hits? What are the specifics on when lodging will and will not be provided?
Answer 10: Lodging will not be provided.
Ques�on 11: Are we responsible for picking up the oil-absorbing pads?
Answer 11: No, you are not responsible for picking up the oily rags le� by Government employees.
Ques�on 12: If our employees cannot reach the facility due to weather or road closures, are we s�ll compensated? If the highway is closed for a week or more, what would our responsibili�es be?
Answer 12: If the weather or road closures prevent employees from reaching the facility to perform services then payment will not be made for missed services. However, the contractor will not be penalized for missing services in a severe weather event.
Ques�on 13: The solicita�on men�ons that overhead light fixtures are to be free of bugs, dirt, grease, and other foreign mater. Are we responsible for removing light diffusers to remove bugs, dirt, etc.?
Answer 13: Do not remove light diffusers on floors 1, 2, and 3 of the plant. The contractor is expected to clean the exterior of these diffusers only.
Ques�on 14: The solicita�on states we are to dust furniture, equipment, and railings in the mezzanines.
Please clarify work expected to be performed in the mezzanine.
Answer 14: Perform all work as stated in the Solicita�on. However, if there are parts or equipment on shelving, do not touch or move the parts or equipment.
Ques�on 15: What are our responsibili�es regarding linens in the crew quarters?
Answer 15: Linens and towels will be put through the washer and dryer and stored in the designated area. Beds will be made and towels will be replaced on rods and shelves.
Ques�on 16: Can you provide more informa�on on the provided buffing machine?
Answer 17: The buffer machine is a Square Scrub EBG-20/C Pivot.
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