36C24223Q1045 0001.docx

RFQ 36C24223Q1045

Amendment 0001

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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:

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

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 is not extended.

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(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, 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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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.

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24223Q1045 08-03-2023

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions of potential quoters and to make some corrections in the Performance Work Statement. This does not extend the closing date.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Lynn Krakowiak Contracting Officer

Questions received from potential quoters, as well as answers provided Question 1: On the 11 FTE’s including weekend coverage, is the requirement for the full complement of FTE’s plus supervisor on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays, or can we have smaller crew?

Answer: The facility would like 11 full time equivalent (FTE) including 1 supervisor on weekdays and a minimum of 6 FTEs including 1 supervisor on weekends and holidays.

Question 2: Is there a scheduled site visit?

Answer: No

Question 3: How many square feet is the cleaning area?

Answer: Manhattan Campus approximate square footage is 818,247. (PWS section 1.5) Question 4: Does a union have jurisdiction over the building?

Answer: We don’t believe there is a union associated to janitorial staff for this requirement.

Question 5: Is this solicitation a new requirement?

Answer: Yes

Question 6: Could the government please clarify if the contractor will be required to supply cleaning equipment to include but not limited to (hepa filter vacuum cleaners, extractors, buffers, walk behind scrubbers/high speeds, etc.)?

Answer: Yes, the contractor will supply the equipment and the cleaning supplies will be supplied by the government. (See section 1.4: Description of Services and Section 2: Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services) Question 7: Will there be an opportunity to continue services beyond the four-month base period and two, one month option periods?

Answer: The government does not anticipate this going past the timeline noted in the solicitation.

Corrections to Performance Work Statement

Original:

1.6 Work Schedule: Contractor shall provide 11 full time equivalent (FTE) including 1 supervisor. The contractor shall maintain a supervisor on site from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, 7 days per week, and phone availability 24/7.

Working hours are scheduled from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, 7 days per week. However, contractor is free to arrive after normal working hours to perform tasks requiring less foot traffic such as deep cleaning, carpet maintenance and floor care. Prior to commencing performance under this contract, the Contractor shall provide a proposed work scheduled to the Point of Contact (POC) on site describing how services will be accomplished. All work shall be coordinated with the POC or designated representative when accomplished during normal business hours to avoid disruptions or conflicts between the Government functions and the provision of service under this contract. The facility POC will communicate with the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) services and completion of those services to validate work was accomplished as required.

Change to:

1.6 Work Schedule: Contractor shall provide 11 full time equivalent (FTE) including 1 supervisor on weekdays and a minimum of 6 FTEs including 1 supervisor on weekends and holidays. The contractor shall maintain a supervisor on site from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, 7 days per week, and phone availability 24/7.

Working hours are scheduled from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, 7 days per week. However, contractor is free to arrive after normal working hours to perform tasks requiring less foot traffic such as deep cleaning, carpet maintenance and floor care. Prior to commencing performance under this contract, the Contractor shall provide a proposed work scheduled to the Point of Contact (POC) on site describing how services will be accomplished. All work shall be coordinated with the POC or designated representative when accomplished during normal business hours to avoid disruptions or conflicts between the Government functions and the provision of service under this contract. The facility POC will communicate with the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) services and completion of those services to validate work was accomplished as required.

Original:

Section 2: Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services The government will furnish all supplies and equipment Including cleaning supplies (chemicals, PPE, mops, equipment, and SDS).

Change to:

Section 2: Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services The government will furnish cleaning supplies (chemicals, PPE, mops, and SDS), but will not provide equipment. The contractor must provide cleaning equipment to include but not limited to (hepa filter vacuum cleaners, extractors, buffers, walk behind scrubbers/high speeds, etc.).