Attachment_7_Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf

Questions and Answers

**Note: There will be a 2nd site visit. Site Visit will be conducted at 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom, CA 95630: August 30, 2024 at 09:00AM Pacific Time. Meet up location at Security Checkpoint. Vendors will need to arrive 10 minutes early for proper check in.

* Once you make the turn into CCAO from Folsom Auburn Highway, you will approach the security gate and pull into the right-hand lane. You will be required to check in with the Sheriff's at the gate, provide a driver's license or other valid state or federally issued identification that includes photo identification, and be issued a visitors' badge (ex: passport or military ID). Foreign nationals must also present either a current green card or a passport with a current work permit. When our group has assembled, we will be escorting the group to the administrative building from the security checkpoint and beginning our tour from there. Please ensure you inform us of the names of all individuals who will be coming to represent your business and that they are aware of the valid photo ID requirement.

Interested vendors shall register by email to the individuals below no later than August 29, 2024, 1:00PM Pacific Time. Vendors shall provide the number of attendees.

Note: EMAIL TO: pnastasia@usbr.gov and ctikotsky@usbr.gov.

Q1: Is there any contractor currently performing this service?

A1: Yes

Q2: If yes, would you kindly provide us with the Contract number?

A2: 140R2021P0093

Q3: Who is the current contractor?

A3: Kim Gardener, Inc.

Q4: What is the current monthly charge of the current contractor?

A4: It was award for a Base plus four option years in the amount of $292,000.20.

Q5: What is the term of the current contract?

A5: Refer to the PWS page 6; that can be found on Sam.gov.

Q6: What is the square footage of the area/s to be serviced?

A6: Refer to the PWS page 6.

Q7: Is there additional locations or scope of work added from the previous contract?

A7: Yes, the PWS changed slightly to add a small one-person restroom in the welding shop. In addition, a few additional cleaning products were added to this contract (refer to PWS paragraph

1.2 - General Contractor Furnished Property) as follows: liquid and powder detergents; glass cleaner; floor cleaner; metal polish; furniture polish; and scouring powder.

Q8: Will the awarded contractor provide the paper products/toiletries for this project?

A8: Refer to the PWS page 7 – Government Furnished Property and General Contractor Furnished Property: “The government will provide toilet paper, carpet runners and door mats.

General Contractor Furnished Property: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to perform all services requested.

This shall include, but not be limited to: brooms; brushes; vacuums; wiping, polishing, treated and untreated dusting cloths; wet mops, treated sweep mops; sponges; squeegees; porcelain ware cleaner;

liquid and powder detergents; glass cleaner; floor cleaner; floor finish; floor stripper; metal polish;

furniture polish; scouring powder, and all suitable, commercial grade, equipment necessary for performance of work. Cleaning materials used will be subject to the Bio Preferred Program, and a complete list of bio-based products, along with further information, will need to be submitted with proposal and every year of service subsequent to award.”

Q9: What is the FREQUENCY, DAY and TIME cleaning schedule for this project?

A9: Refer to the PWS section 1.2:

Hours of Operation: The performance of the cleaning shall take place between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

The hours shall not be changed unless authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO) or his/her designee. Annual services may be performed on Saturdays or Sundays by two (2) weeks prior arrangement with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). This section provides background that sets the contract within the larger context of the Agency’s operations. It should address where services are to be performed, the importance of the services to be performed, any previous efforts relevant to this procurement, related on-going work, and subsequent work.

Q10: Is a bid bond required/mandatory for this project?

A10: No, just liability Insurance per DIAR 1452.201-80 Clause, per page 19 of the solicitation.

Q11: Is there a prevailing wage?

A11: Yes, Refer to solicitation. WD-2015-5631. It’s an attachment in Sam.gov.

Q12: Do the Sheriff’s building(s) need cleaning on the weekends? If so, please confirm the building number(s) and tasks to be contracted Saturday and Sunday.

A12: No

Q13: Please provide sign in sheet / list of attendees?

A13: No, we will not be providing the list of attendees from the site visit.

Q14: Which Wage determination Health and Welfare rate applies, $5.36 or $4.93?

A14: $4.93

Q15: Is there an area/hook up the contractor install a washer and dryer on site?

A15: No.

Q16: Pages 7 and 8 have a list of items needed per building. Is this the list of floor mats the government will be providing? Or something the contractor is provide?

A16: Refer to PWS, section 1.2, Government furnished property: “The government will provide toilet paper, carpet runners and door mats.

General Contractor Furnished Property: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to perform all services requested.

This shall include, but not be limited to: brooms; brushes; vacuums; wiping, polishing, treated and untreated dusting cloths; wet mops, treated sweep mops; sponges; squeegees; porcelain ware cleaner;

liquid and powder detergents; glass cleaner; floor cleaner; floor finish; floor stripper; metal polish;

furniture polish; scouring powder, and all suitable, commercial grade, equipment necessary for performance of work. Cleaning materials used will be subject to the Bio Preferred Program, and a complete list of bio-based products, along with further information, will need to be submitted with proposal and every year of service subsequent to award.”

Q17: Who is responsible for providing the consumable products the government has listed as government provided; trash liners, paper towels, hand soap, and toilet seat covers?

A17: Contractor shall provide the above items. See Answer to question 16.

Q18: What is the approximate number of people that work at the site Monday-Friday?

A18: 112 people are employed at the Folsom facility, however the number working onsite varies and will not typically reach that volume due to telework schedules.

Q19: Are there people working on site Saturday and Sunday and if so, how many?

A19: Our security force is onsite 7 days a week; employees are onsite for occasional agency requirements.

Q20: Are kitchen appliances and/or Oven’s exterior to be cleaned by the contractor? If so, how often?

A20: Oven surfaces should be wiped down daily; interior of ovens should not be cleaned by the contractor. Refer to PWS paragraph 3.8 The Contractor shall NOT.

Q21: The floors for bathrooms and kitchens are not included on the daily list, however it is highly suggested they be added to ensure the areas stay sanitary. Will the Department of the Interior consider amending the SOW to add this service?

A21: The floors are included on the daily list in. See PWS paragraph 3.1 Restrooms Daily.

Q22: Are reception spaces considered all spaces in buildings (office, corridors, conference rooms, school rooms, etc.) other than the kitchens and bathrooms?

A22: Yes

Q23: Per the Solicitation the contractor’s CPARS will be pulled to verify past performance, however does the U.S. Department of the Interior also want the contractor to submit a copy of the contractor CPARS with the quote?

A23: No, Refer to FAR Provisions 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 for instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria.

Q24: Can you confirm if the Contractor will provide Basic Restroom Consumables? If so, do you have any historical data you can share?

A24: Refer to the PWS page 7 – Government Furnished Property and General Contractor Furnished Property: The government will provide toilet paper, carpet runners and door mats.

Q25: Can you clarify the chart below as to what the size and number needed is referring too?

A25: This is the location of the floor or carpet runners that will be cleaned and identified for replacement when needed. The Government will provide the carpet/floor runners or mats.