Questions and Answers 19E13024Q0009 .pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Janitorial Services at the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, Solicitation No. 19E13024Q0009.
The key details are:
- Services are required Monday through Friday during normal business hours (8:00 to 17:00), except for local and U.S. public holidays.
- The Embassy will provide Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) information to interested bidders after the pre-bid meeting.
- There should be sufficient time for bidders to complete their System for Award Management (SAM) registration prior to the bid due date, and the Embassy will assist with any registration issues.
- Carpet cleaning/shampooing is included as part of the semi-annual requirements.
- Feminine hygiene bin services and bathroom consumables (e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, soap) are not part of the janitorial contract scope.
- The collection and cleaning of tea/coffee cups, flatware, glassware, and crockery are also not included in the janitorial contract.
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Embassy of the United States of America
42 Elgin Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4, IRELAND
MAY 16, 2024
Questions and Answers Received to Date:
Janitorial Services RFQ 19E13024Q0009
Question 1:
• What are the working hours/days?
Answer: Services required Monday thru Friday during normal working hours (8.00 thru 17.00) except local and US public holidays. The operatives are not expected to work on both Irish and US public holidays observed, as listed in SECTION 2, DOSAR Clause 652.237-72 (page 50/51 RFQ document)
Question 2:
• Will the Embassy provide Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) information?
Answer: Yes, the Embassy will contact the incumbent after the pre-bid meeting to request this information and will provide to all interest bidders.
Question 3:
• Will there be sufficient time to complete SAM registration prior to bid due date?
Answer: Yes, there should be sufficient time to complete, if for some reason it is not, please provide proof of starting the process with their bid. Any difficulties with registration, please contact the Embassy procurement team who will try assist. NOTE, the Embassy does not have access to complete SAM as a contractor or approve registrations but will assist where possible.
Question 4:
• Is carpet cleaning included in SOW?
Answer: Yes, carpet cleaning / shampooing is included as part of Semi-Annual Requirements, reference RFQ Section 1. Scope of Work Para. 1.3.5.1, Question 5:
• Are Feminine Hygiene (Sani) Bins services included in the contract?
Answer: No, this is not part of the SOW, the Embassy contracts with another provider for this service.
Question 6:
• Are bathroom consumables, i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc. to be supplied as part of the contract?
Answer: No, the Embassy procures these items through a Blanket Purchase Agreement with multiple other vendors and makes them available to the Janitorial contractor.
The successful bidder may be asked to enter into a similar agreement to supply these items
Question 7:
• Is collection and cleaning of tea/coffee cups, flatware, glassware, crockery etc, included in the contract?
Answer: No, this is not part of the janitorial contract.
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