19CY6020Q0009 Janitorial - 2.H - QA No.1.pdf

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This document contains questions and answers regarding Solicitation Number 19CY6020Q0009 for janitorial services at the US Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus. The solicitation seeks cleaning services from 0630 to 1800 hours Monday through Friday for approximately 250 employees. Key responsibilities include cleaning the chancery, annex, and exterior cafeteria tables. At least one cleaner must be available at all times during operating hours. The current vendor is Hellenic Tzilalis (Cyprus) Ltd with an annual contract price of 102,000 Euros. Site visits to the annex in North Nicosia will be available on January 23, 2020. The anticipated contract start date is August 1, 2020, with award determination expected within 6-8 weeks of the February 7, 2020 offer due date. Required cleaning materials and approximately 10-12 questions regarding scope and logistics are addressed.

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AMERICAN EMBASSY NICOSIA

JANITORIAL SERVICES

SOLICITATION NO. 19CY6020Q0009

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NO. 1

The following questions have been asked regarding this Solicitation:

1. In the solicitation you mention Annex at North Nicosia. Can we schedule a site visit there too?

Yes, we can do it on Thursday January 23, 2020 at 9:30. Please let us know who will attend by Wednesday January 22, 2020.

2. How many cleaners do we have to provide?

We do not specify the number of personnel that the Offeror will provide. The Offeror should provide this information in their quotation.

3. How long it will take to award the contract after the offer due date?

It will take about 6-8 weeks. The contract is expected to start on August 1, 2020.

4. Is it the responsibility of the Offeror to clean the cafeteria tables?

No, it is not the Offeror’s responsibility to clean the interior cafeteria tables, but it is the Contractor’s responsibility to clean the cafeteria floor and to clean the exterior tables at the courtyard.

5. The daily frequency is Monday to Sunday?

The Embassy working days are Monday to Friday.

6. What do you mean by “cleaning materials”?

All items needed to perform cleaning services for the Embassy tasks listed on the solicitation documents. Please see section 1, page 14.

7. What is the approximate number of the Embassy personnel?

There are approximately 250 employees.

8. What do you mean that a cleaner must be available at all times?

From 0630 hours to 1800 hours we expect at least one cleaner to be present at the Chancery in the event we have an emergency custodial need, such as spilled coffee, water leak, etc.

Each employee shall not work more than 40 hours weekly.

9. What are the working days and hours?

Working days are Monday through Friday. The Offeror shall perform services from 0630 hours through to 1800 hours.

10. Can overseas companies bid on this solicitation?

Yes, all companies can submit an offer as per Section 3 of the solicitation.

11. Who is the current vendor and the annual contract price?

Current Vendor is Hellenic Tzilalis (Cyprus) Ltd. Annual contract price is 102,000.00 Euros. However, they have been substantial changes to the new solicitation.

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