RFP 19GT5025R0006 - Questions and Answers.pdf

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RFP 19GT5025R0006 – EXTERIOR CLEANING SERVICES

QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

1. Can you confirm whether the following items are part of the cleaning scope to be performed as part of the project:

As detailed in I. SCOPE OF WORK, 1.1 Deliverables:

a. Low walls associated with handrails Yes, low walls associated with handrails should be included in the cleaning scope, as they are considered part of the handrail structure.

b. Staircase handrails Yes, both the staircases and the ramp handrails along the walkways are included in the cleaning scope as described in 1.1 Deliverables.

c. Planters Edges Yes, edges of planters below 1.80 meters in height, along the walkways, should be kept free of stains, debris, and trash, as described in 1.1 Deliverables.

d. Auxiliary access lane to the Consular Sec�on, pedestrian area, and auxiliary lane to the main entrance of the Embassy:

Yes, they are included in the total square footage described in the work statement.

e. The parking bay at the south entrance of the Embassy:

Yes, they are included in the total square footage described in the work statement.

f. Gate rails at each access to the Embassy and Consular Sec�on:

Yes, as amended in 1.1 Deliverables, item 12, they are included in the total square footage described in the statement of work to ensure their func�onality.

g. Washing of the Consular Arrival Plaza steps:

Yes, as detailed in 1.1 Deliverables, item 1, the steps are included in the daily cleaning and deep cleaning program.

h. The fountains:

Yes, there are a total of 6 fountains described as water features in the statement of work in 1.1 Deliverables, item 7.

i. The MSGR basketball court:

Yes, the MSGR Recrea�on (basketball court) and the benches located there are part of the statement of work as detailed in 1.1 Deliverables.

j. Rainwater grates:

Rainwater grates are not included in the statement of work and should not be considered in the proposal.

k. The elevator area of the parking building:

No, the elevator area is considered part of the building's interior and is not part of the statement of work.

2. In the NOB Courtyard on the 3rd floor, does the floor stone where there is no recess need to be removed for cleaning?

No, the NOB Courtyard stone �ling is not required to be removed during the courtyard’s sweeping or pressure washing.

3. Are ver�cal surfaces part of the scope or will they be contracted separately?

Ver�cal surfaces are not part of this project. If they need to be cleaned, a separate procurement process will be carried out.

4. If there are social ac�vi�es in the MSGR Terrace, should addi�onal cleaning be done?

For social ac�vi�es, par�cular aten�on should be given to cleaning before the event, and more thorough cleaning may be required a�erward. Nonetheless, the area must be atended-to daily, as outlined in Sec�on 1.1 – Deliverables.

5. The employees currently working in the custodial area outside the NEC received training on the use of the Karcher BR 3000 D machine on March 25, 26, and 27; however, they were not issued any cer�fica�on. How can they obtain it?

As outlined in the Statement of Work sec�ons 1.1 Deliverables and 1.7 Contractor Materials and Labor, once the contract is awarded, designated operators must hold a valid cer�fica�on for opera�ng man-on-board floor scrubber —specifically Karcher B 300 RI D or MCM 600 models— and must also possess a valid driver’s license to ensure safe opera�on within the compound.

If a Karcher B 300 RI D or MCM 600 cer�fica�on cannot be immediately provided, the offeror may submit a writen statement confirming that cer�fica�on for either model will be obtained within the first quarter of the service period. This statement should be accompanied by any available evidence that the cer�fica�on process has been ini�ated or researched.

6. Will the Embassy provide diesel for the sweeper?

No. As specified in Sec�on 1.5 of the Statement of Work, Government-Furnished Property, the Embassy will not provide diesel for the on-board floor scrubber. The contractor is responsible for supplying the appropriate fuel.

Sec�on 1.5 Government Furnished Property also iden�fies the designated fueling loca�on. The contractor’s proposal must include a plan for procuring and delivering the fuel to that loca�on, as well as the necessary safety protocols to protect both Embassy and contractor personnel.

Please note that bringing diesel inside the compound is not permited.

7. Will there be storage space for the contractor's materials and equipment?

As amended in Sec�on 1.6 Physical Inventory, a shared storage room will be provided. A fireproof cabinet and lockers for personal belongings are also provided.

8. Can deep cleaning be done Monday through Friday?

Deep cleaning of specific areas may be performed and should be scheduled in advance as part of the Work Schedule outlined in Sec�on 1.4 Work Schedule. In the Parking Building, deep cleanings should be scheduled on weekends unless otherwise instructed by the COR.

9. Please advise where we can find the Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1

Manual referenced in 652.236-70 Addi�onal Safety Measures (Oct 2017) can be found in the following link:

htps://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupa�onal-Health/Safety-and-Health- Requirements-Manual/ A free digital app version of the EM 385-1-1 (2024) manual is also available for iOS and Android devices.

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