19TC1025R0002_SF30.pdf

SF30

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

November 25, 2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

19TC10 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

19TC10

American Embassy

P.O. Box 4009, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

American Embassy

P.O. Box 4009, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street, city, county, State, and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19TC1025R0002

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

October 25, 2024

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ X ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

[ X ] is extended, [] is not extended

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __1_soft__ copy of the amendment;(b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers.

FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF

OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [X] is required to sign this document and return _1__ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment to solicitation # 19TC1025R0002 is to incorporate in the solicitation:

1. Attachment A – Minutes of Meeting from November 5, 2024, Pre-proposal conference/Site Visit.

2. Attachment B – Questions and Answers from interested offerors submitted during the Pre-proposal conference/Site Visit.

3. Attached a revised copy of the solicitation.

4. Proposal due date is extended to December 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM (local time).

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Chelsea Geier - Contracting Officer

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY signed

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

November 22, 2024

Solicitation No. 19TC1025R0002 Page 2 of 4

Continuation page of Block 14 of SF-30:

SECTION 1 – “THE SCHEDULE”

a. Deleted all the references to “Notice to Proceed” throughout the solicitation.

b. The number of male and female restrooms is specified in paragraph 3.0 (table).

c. The type of currency for insurance coverage is specified.

d. Attachment 1 – Word “None” is revised with “Intentionally left blank”.

e. Attachment 5 – Monthly Score Card. This is relabeled to read “Frequency and

Services Score Card”.

f. 5.9.2 is updated with the following.

The Contractor is required to maintain the supplied cleaning equipment, interior/exterior fountain cleaning appliances, hydraulic manlift and its associated equipment in a very good condition at Contractor’s expenses. Any repair to the cleaning equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

All equipment shall be kept at the Embassy to facilitate security access.

g. Table 3.0 the first row is updated with the following.

h. Paragraph 1.3.4.4 & 1.3.5.3. has been updated with the following.

Dusting and wiping light fixtures and chandeliers (20 feet high). When completed, the light fixtures shall be free from bugs, dirt, grime, dust, and marks. Notify COR of any light bulb replacement requirements.

Cleaning all chandeliers and light fixtures (20 feet high) using appropriate methods to restore the original luster to the fixtures. This will include ensuring that all crystal reflectors are individually washed.

i. Paragraph 1.1. has been updated with the following.

The normal working hours of the Embassy Compound are Monday through Thursday

07:30AM to 05:00PM, Friday 07:30AM to 11:30AM. The Contractor shall deliver standard services from the hours of 6:00AM to 5:00PM. The Contractor may take one

Building Name Built-up

Area Notes

Office

Building

12,121

Square

Meters

This is a six-floor level building and attached with HVAC mechanical room. Office space area is 6,177 Square

Meters and balance area comprises of general spaces including hallways, three stairways, three elevators, cafeteria, meeting rooms, public lobbies, recreation rooms, twenty-nine restrooms (Some female restrooms have two stalls and others with three stalls. Some male restrooms have two stalls and others has a least one stall) with ninety-eight plumbing fixtures such as toilets / urinals / washbasins / showers seven pantries and two water fountains (Indoor and outdoor). Of the total built-up area of the building, approximately 42% space areas require security escorts for access. Total number of male restrooms: 16. Total number of female restrooms: 13. Big bathroom size is 200 Sqft, smaller size is 80 Sqft.

Solicitation No. 19TC1025R0002 Page 3 of 4 day off as a weekend holiday either on Saturday or Sunday. The Contractor crew is entitled to take 2 short breaks of 15 minutes each and a midday lunch break of 30 minutes each. The Contractor is required to schedule the work hours for their workforce for the Ramadan period per guidance of the local government laws. The Contractor shall deliver standard services from the hours of 6:00AM to 3:00PM during the

Ramadan period. Services that other than routine daily services, the Contractor shall provide with a detailed work plan and its time schedule to the COR to get an approval prior performing the service.

j. Paragraph 1.3.7.1 has been updated with the following.

The Contractor needs to establish a recycling program in accordance with Abu Dhabi

Municipality / Third Party guidelines / directions of COR. It is the responsibility of the offeror to work with their third-party contractor to register in the required system to get the bolisaty (manifest). The Contractor shall provide details to COR for review of the program and coordination with facility users. At a minimum, the following materials should be part of an effective recycling program: paper, glass, plastics, cardboard, and metals. The Contractor who collects recycling materials from the Compound shall have valid Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Municipality approved) license to perform this task.

k. Paragraph 1.3.1.11 has been updated with the following.

Removing trash from the designated trash area in the facility and legally disposing outside the facility on daily basis. The daily general waste generated in the Embassy

Compound is approximately 3 cubic meters. It is the responsibility of the contractor to dispose of the trash from the Embassy Compound into the Abu Dhabi Municipality approved dumpster/site in accordance with the local municipality regulations daily.

Contractor is also responsible for keeping the trash collection area at CAC3 cleaned at all times.

l. Paragraph 1.3.4.1 has been updated with the following.

Shampooing the entire surface of carpets in the high traffic areas. There is approximately 1902 Sqm of carpet in the common area need quarterly shampooing.

Minimal water shall be used such that water does not penetrate the carpet joints on to the metal floor tiles. This is important to protect the floor against corrosion.

m. Paragraph 1.3.5.2 has been updated with the following.

Shampooing carpets in all areas. There is approximately 5954 Sqm of carpet in all areas that need Annual shampooing. Contractor must follow below guidelines for carpets cleaning/shampooing.

SECTION 2 – “CONTRACT CLAUSES”

a. Clause 52.204-13 is deleted.

b. Clause 52.204-18 is deleted.

c. Clause 52.204-27 is deleted.

d. Clause 52.232-40 is deleted.

e. Clause 52.244-6 is deleted.

f. 52.217-9 paragraph 3 is updated with the following.

c. The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5-years or 60 months.

g. Clause 652.242-73 is deleted.

Solicitation No. 19TC1025R0002 Page 4 of 4

SECTION 3 – “SOLICITATION PROVISIONS”

a. A.2. (6) (a) is updated with the following.

a. Confirm that the requested services will be performed by the offeror and will not be sub-contracted out (except for the recycling program). The offeror must be a direct janitorial service provider; not a sub-contractor, joint venture, and/or through partner arrangement.

b. A.2. (7) is updated with the following.

Submit a copy of valid commercial license issued in the United Arab Emirates that authorizes the offeror to provide the requested cleaning service. The offeror must be a direct service provider; not a sub-contractor, joint venture, and/or through partner arrangement.

c. Clause 52.204-7 is deleted.

d. Clause 52.204-16 is deleted.

e. Clause 52.222-56 is deleted.

f. A.2. (9) is updated with the following.

Provide Recruitment and Housing Plans as per the details given below.

a. Housing Plan must include:

i. A statement by offeror if housing allowance is provided to its staff.

ii. A copy of worker’s camp lease agreement that meets the UAE labor accommodation standards.

SECTION 4 – “EVALUATION FACTORS”

First paragraph is updated with the following.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror as a method of evaluations. In pursuant to FAR 15.306, the Contracting Office intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although the

Government may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Proposals are due by December 11, 2024, at 4:00 pm (local time). No proposals will be accepted after this time.

-----------------------------------------End of Amendment 0001-----------------------------------------