RFQ_Janitor_Services_19BR7218Q0003_CIF-__Feb_26,_2018.doc

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE 1 OF

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19BR7218Q0003

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

02/26/2018

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME

MARK HERNANDEZ

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)0

(51) 3345 6084

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

03/26/2018-1700 hrs

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

U.S. CONSULATE PORTO ALEGRE - BRAZIL

GSO/PROCUREMENT UNIT

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UNRESTRICTED

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SET ASIDE: % FOR

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SMALL BUSINESS

DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

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SEE SCHEDULE

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HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

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13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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8(A) 13b. RATING

NAICS:

SIZE STD:

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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RFQ

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IFB

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RFP

15. DELIVER TO

16. ADMINISTERED BY

U.S. CONSULATE PORTO ALEGRE - BRAZIL

GSO/PROCUREMENT UNIT

AV. ASSIS BRASIL 1889 – PASSO D’AREIA

PORTO ALEGRE/RS

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

FACILITY

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

U.S. Embassy Brasilia

DBO - Financial Management Center

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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SEE ADDENDUM

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Janitorial Services – “See attached

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA FORMCHECKBOX

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ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA FORMCHECKBOX

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ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _____ COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

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29.AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED _______________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Print)

MARK HERNANDEZ

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV 4/2002)

U.S.Consulate Porto Alegre

Date: 02/26/2018 To:

Prospective Quoters Subject: Request for Quotations Number 19BR7218Q0003 Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Janitorial Services for the US Consulate Porto Alegre. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Quotations are due by March 26, 2018.

Sincerely, Mark Hernandez

Contracting Officer

Enclosure

JANITORIAL SERVICES

COMMERCIAL ITEMS FORMAT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

· SF 18 or SF 1449 cover sheet

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19BR7218Q0003 - Prices, Block 23

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

· Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government Furnished Property

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

· Contract Clauses

· Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12 Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions

· Solicitation Provisions

· Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12 Section 4 - Evaluation Factors

· Evaluation Factors

· Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12 Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

· Offeror Representations and Certifications

· Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER 19BR7218Q0003

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1.

PRICES AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall perform janitorial work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services, for the U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor the fixed price per month for standard services and a fixed rate per square meter for any temporary additional services that have been satisfactorily performed.

After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Contracting Officer shall issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from start date listed in Notice to Proceed unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start.

Because Temporary/Additional Services are based on indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity the minimum and maximum amounts are defined below:

Minimum: The Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of 100 square meters. This reflects the contract minimum for each year of the contract.

Maximum: The amount of all orders shall not exceed 2,000 square meters. This reflects the contract minimum for each year of the contract.

The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for 12 months, with four (4) one-year options to renew. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract.

1.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

VAT VERSION B

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

1.2. Base Year

A. Standard Services. The firm fixed price for the Base Year of the contract is:

B. Temporary Additional Services. The unit price (firm-fixed-price) is:

C. Total Price for Base Year = A+B

1.3. Option Year 1 Prices (Option Term: Twelve (12) Months)

A. Standard Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year 1 of the contract is:

B. Temporary Additional Services. The unit price (firm-fixed-price) is:

C. Total Price for Option Year 1 = A+B

1.4. Option Year 2 Prices (Option Term: Twelve (12) Months)

A. Standard Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year 2 of the contract is:

B. Temporary Additional Services. The unit price (firm-fixed-price) is:

C. Total Price for Option Year 2 = A+B

1.5. Option Year 3 Prices (Option Term: Twelve (12) Months)

A. Standard Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year 3 of the contract is:

B. Temporary Additional Services. The unit price (firm-fixed-price) is:

C. Total Price for Option Year 3 = A+B

1.6. Option Year 4 Prices (Option Term: Twelve (12) Months)

A. Standard Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year 4 of the contract is:

B. Temporary Additional Services. The unit price (firm-fixed-price) is:

C. Total Price for Option Year 4 = A+B

1.7 Grand Total of Base and All Option Years

Base Year Total

Option Year 1 Total

Option Year 2 Total

Option Year 3 Total

Option Year 4 Total

Grand Total- Base and All Option Years

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER 19BR7218Q0003

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1.

SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this fixed price contract is to obtain janitorial services for real property owned or managed by the U.S. Government at US Consulate Porto Alegre. The Contractor shall perform janitorial services in all designated spaces including, but not limited to halls, offices, restrooms, work areas, entrance ways, lobbies, storage areas, elevators and stairways. The contract will be for a one year period from the date of the contract award, with four one-year options.

The Contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel that are necessary to accomplish the work in this contract. Contractor employees shall be on site only for contractual duties and not for other business purposes.

1.1 General Instructions

The Contractor shall prepare general instructions for the work force. The Contractor shall provide drafts to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review within thirty days after contract award. The Contracting Officer’s Representative must approve these general instructions before issuance.

1.2 Duties and Responsibilities 1.2.1 Certain areas listed in paragraph #3 require an escort and can only be entered during scheduled times. The General Instructions shall emphasize security requirements so that accidental security violations do not occur.

1.2.2.

Contractor shall schedule routine cleaning requirements to ensure that these are done in the order and period that are most efficient and have the least impact on normal operations. They are to be performed on a daily basis.

1.2.3.

Contractor shall schedule periodic cleaning requirements so that it causes minimal disruption to the normal operation of the facility. The COR shall determine the schedules presented which meet the needs of the individual facility.

1.2.4.

Temporary Additional Services are services that are defined as Standard Services but are required at times other than the normal workday and may also be in other locations within the city of Porto Alegre. These services shall support special events at the Post, official residences or other location as needed. The Contractor shall provide these services in addition to the scheduled services specified in this contract. The COR shall order these services as needed basis. This work shall be performed by Contractor trained employees, and shall not be subcontracted. The COR may require the Contractor to provide temporary additional services with 24 hour advance notice.

The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoice details of the temporary additional services and, if applicable, materials, provided and requested under temporary additional services. The Contractor shall also include a copy of the COR’s written confirmation for the temporary additional services.

1.3 Types of Services

Standard Services shall include the following work:

1.3.1 Daily Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.1.1 Sweeping all floor areas including damp mopping of areas such as tile, vinyl, stone, ceramic, basalt floors, porcelain tile, staircases and public areas. Floors shall be free of dust, mud, sand, footprints, liquid spills, and other debris. Chairs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items shall be tilted or moved to clean underneath. The frequency may be higher than once per day when it is rainy or even higher demand of the use of the facilities for any specific reasons. When completed, the floor and halls shall have a uniform appearance with no streaks, smears, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of remaining dirt or standing water.

1.3.1.2 Dusting and cleaning all furniture including desks, chairs, credenzas, computer tables, telephone tables, bookshelves with or without glass doors, coat racks, umbrella stands, pictures, maps, telephones, computers and their monitors, lamps and other common things found in an office environment. All furniture shall be free of dust, dirt, and sticky surfaces and areas.

1.3.1.3 Vacuuming all clean rugs and carpets, runners, and carpet protectors so that they are free from dust, dirt, mud, etc, weekly. In case of vacuuming needs, the vacuuming shall happen in the necessary frequency to maintain the environmental clean. When completed, the area shall be free of all litter, lint, loose soil, and debris. Any chairs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items shall be moved to vacuum underneath, and then replaced in the original position.

1.3.1.4 Thorough cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, mirrors, and shower facilities, using suitable non-abrasive cleaners and disinfectants. All surfaces shall be free of grime, soap scum, mold, and smudges. The Contractor shall refill paper towels, toilet paper, liquid soap, gel alcohol and other related suplies in all bathrooms and areas where these supplies are required. The Contractor shall check those areas several times daily to ensure that the facilities are always clean and neat.

1.3.1.5 Emptying all wastepaper baskets, ashtrays and washing or wiping them clean with a damp cloth, replacing plastic wastepaper basket linings and returning items where they were located.

1.3.1.6 Cleaning of glasses, cups, and coffee services in conference facilities and in the Executive offices. The Contractor shall clean the items in hot soapy water and rinse, dry and polish so that a presentable appearance is maintained.

1.3.1.7 Removing any grease marks or fingerprints from walls, doors, door frames, windows and window frames, glass desk protectors, reception booths, guard cabins and partitions.

1.3.1.8 Removing trash to designated area as directed by the COR, and keeping trash area in a reasonably clean condition. The collected trash shall be disposed at the public trash collection point at the days and times established by Porto Alegre’s City Hall. The same is valid for the recyclable trash.

1.3.1.9 Sweeping debris from walkways, garage and driveways and hose cleaning if necessary. During the rainy season or for some specific reasons, the frequency of cleaning may be greater than once a day.

1.3.2 Periodic Activities / Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.2.1 Polishing all brass, stainless steel and other similar surfaces including door and window handles, plaques.

1.3.2.2 Dusting tops of tall furniture, tops of picture frames and areas not covered in daily dusting.

1.3.2.3 Spot cleaning baseboards and walls.

1.3.2.4 Polish and apply conservation products (sealants, wax, resin’s, etc.) to floors as required.

1.3.2.5 Shampooing (small area spot clean; as needed) carpets.

1.3.2.6 Dusting window sills and blinds.

1.3.2.7 Cleaning shutters as required.

1.3.2.8 Hose wash terraces, sidewalks, garage and balconies to remove all accumulated dirt and debris every other week. Machine brush the same areas every other month. During the rainy season or for some specific reasons, the frequency of cleaning may be greater than specified.

1.3.2.9 Rake, collect trash and vegetation that has fallen into garden areas.

1.3.2.10 Verifing that water dispensers are always full and replacing them with new full bottles as needed. Guaranting that spare water bottles are available for replacement. The transportation, delivering and storage at the Consulate, and handling and placing of the bottles in the dispensers is of responsibility of the contractor.

1.3.3 Monthly Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.3.1 General cleaning of equipment rooms, including vacuuming around motors and other equipment.

1.3.3.2 Wiping window blinds with a damp cloth to ensure that all smudges are removed.

1.3.3.3 Cleaning inside window glass and sash of smudges and accumulated dirt.

1.3.3.4 Moving all furniture and vacuuming or polishing the floor under the furniture as appropriate.

1.3.4 Quarterly Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.4.1 Washing the outsides of the windows. When completed the windows shall be free of smudges, lint, or streaks from the surfaces.

1.3.4.2 Removing and washing window blinds.

1.3.4.3 Shampooing the entire surface of carpets in the high traffic areas.

1.3.4.4 Cleaning and sanitizing the trash holding area.

1.3.4.5 Dusting and wiping light fixtures, air conditioners, ceilings and other decorative elements hung on the ceiling. When completed, the light fixtures shall be free from bugs, dirt, grime, dust, and marks.

1.3.5 Semi-Annual Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.5.1 Shampooing carpets in all areas.

1.3.5.2 Cleaning all light fixtures using appropriate methods to restore the original luster to the fixtures. This will include ensuring that all crystal reflectors are individually washed.

1.3.6 Annual Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.6.1 Stripping wax, resins, coats and seal coats to the bare floor surface; cleaning the bare surface, and reapplying a seal coat.

1.3.6.2 Cleaning gutters and down spouts of all collected debris.

2.0

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

2.1 The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall be responsible for on-site supervision of the Contractor's workforce at all times. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the Contractor and shall be the point of contact with U.S. Government personnel. The supervisor shall have supervision as his or her sole function.

2.2 The Contractor shall maintain schedules. The schedules shall take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. For those items other than routine daily services, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a detailed plan as to the personnel to be used and the period to perform the service.

2.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control. The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis. The Contractor shall coordinate these visits with the COR. These visits shall be surprise inspections to those working on the contract.

2.4 The Contractor shall control overtime through efficient use of the work force. Individual work schedules shall not exceed 40 hours per week to preclude overtime being part of the standard services provided under the contract. Overtime may be necessary under Temporary Additional Services.

3.0

LOCATIONS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES

All standard services are to be delivered on regular Consulate working days.

A. Basement

B. 1st Floor

Wash semi-annualy

C. 2nd Floor

D. External

Concrete / Cement

Sq. Meters

PERSONNEL

4.1 General. The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by Contractor employees at the site. The Contractor shall preserve peace and protect persons and property on site. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional costs to the Government.

4.2 Standard of Conduct.

Uniforms and Personal Equipment. The Contractor's employees shall wear clean, neat and complete uniforms when on duty. All employees shall wear uniforms approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

4.2.3 Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. The Contractor shall enforce no sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

4.2.4 Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities, which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

4.2.5 Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.

4.2.6.

Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but are not limited to the following actions:

falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records;

unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct;

unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials;

security violations; or, organizing or participating in gambling in any form

4.2.7 Key Control. The Contractor shall receive, secure, issue and account for any keys issued for access to buildings, offices, equipment, gates, etc., for the purposes of this contract. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys without the COR's approval. Where it is determined that the Contractor or its agents have duplicated a key without permission of the COR, the Contractor shall remove the individual(s) responsible from this contract. If the Contractor has lost any such keys, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. In either event, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of rekeying that portion of the system.

4.3.

Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes

The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.

4.4.

Personnel Security

4.4.1 After award of the contract, the Contractor shall provide the following list of data on each employee who will be working under the contract. The Contractor shall include a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project. The Government will run background checks on these individuals. It is anticipated that security checks will take up to 30 days to perform. For each individual the list shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

Identification number

The Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall display identity card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual.

5.0.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall provide all necessary janitorial supplies and equipment, including but not restricted to: mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, hoses, trash bags, detergents, cleaning products in general, disinfectants, alcohol gel, resin, wax and other conservation products used on floors, walls, furniture, carpets and accessories, to perform the work identified in this contract.

5.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The CONTRACTED PARTY should provide and demand that its employees effectively utilize all the Personal Protective Equipment recommended for each activity.

5.2 The Government shall supply paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, plastic cups, and water gallons.

6.0.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

6.1 The Contractor has the option to reject any or all Government furnished property or items (see Attachment 1 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY). However, if rejected, the Contractor shall provide all necessary property, equipment or items, adequate in quantity and suitable for the intended purpose, to perform all work and provide all services at no additional cost to the Government. All Government furnished property or items are provided in an "as is" condition and shall be used only in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor is responsible for the proper care, maintenance and use of Government property in its possession or control from time of receipt until properly relieved of responsibility in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall pay all costs for repair or replacement of Government furnished property that is damaged or destroyed due to Contractor negligence.

6.2 The Contractor shall maintain written records of work performed, and report the need for major repair, replacement and other capital rehabilitation work for Government property in its control.

The Contractor shall physically inventory all Government property in its possession. Physical inventories consist of sighting, tagging or marking, describing, recording, reporting and reconciling the property with written records. The Contractor shall conduct these physical inventories periodically, as directed by the COR, and at termination or completion of the contract.

7.

INSURANCE

Amount of Insurance. The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

7.2 General Liability (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

1.

Bodily Injury stated in U.S. Dollars: Covered by Local Labor Insurance – Instituto Nacional de Seguridade Social (INSS) 2.

Property Damage stated in U.S. Dollars:

Insurance to cover damages at a minimum of US$ 600,000.00 (R$ 2.000.000,00). Local Market Insurance type: Responsabilidade Civil para a Prestação de Serviços em Local de Terceiros 7.3 The types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

For those Contractor employees assigned to this contract who are either United States citizens or direct hire in the United States or its possessions, the Contractor shall provide workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-3.

The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to:

any property of the Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, or any other person arising from an incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

7.6 The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

7.7 Government as Additional Insured. The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

7.8 Time for Submission of Evidence of Insurance. The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after contract award. The Government may rescind or terminate the contract if the Contractor fails to timely submit insurance certificates identified above.

8.0.

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

8.1 Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall comply with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations required to perform this work. In the event of a conflict among the contract and requirements of local law, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

8.2 The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

9.0.

TRANSITION PLAN

Within 30 days after contract award, the Contracting Officer may request that the Contractor develop a plan for preparing the Contractor to assume all responsibilities for janitorial services. The plan shall establish the projected period for completion of all clearances of Contractor personnel, and the projected start date for performance of all services required under this contract. The plan shall assign priority to the selection of all supervisors to be used under the contract.

10.

DELIVERABLES

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

The Contractor shall present monthly report showing the compliance with the activities listed in 1.3 of the Scope of Work. This report shall contain evidence of the tasks and activities performed each month, these being daily, monthy and/or periodically scheduled ones.

The Contractor shall present annual report showing the compliance to this contract.

Services.

Performs all services set forth in the scope of work.

11.1 SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

11.2 STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than two customer complaints per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.

11.3

PROCEDURES.

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

Attachment 1 Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement Government Furnished Property

The Government shall make the following property available to the Contractor as "Government furnished property" under the contract:

· Slab scissor lift, with a maximum platform height of 19ft and capacity of 500lbs (https://www.genielift.com/en/product/Slab-scissor-lifts/gs-1930)

Note: this equipment will remain under the USG control and will be made available as needed to the contractor, when available, and shall be requested in writing to the COR in a timely manner.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017), is incorporated by reference (see SF-1449, Block 27A)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Nov 2017)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved]

__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages.Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor.Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).

__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

__ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (45)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American.Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American.Free Trade Agreements.Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

X (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer.System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer.Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

__ (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards.Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment.Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services.Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

__ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records.Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause.

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii)

__(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

__(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xviii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xix) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi)…