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Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation S201 Janitorial Services at Brunswick CBOC 30901 36C24720Q0933 08-07-2020

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561720 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901 Contract Officer Chaz D. Bowling chaz.bowling@va.gov 615-440-3018 Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Brunswick CBOC 1111 Glynco Parkway, Bld 2 Suite 200 Brunswick

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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

E. IMPORTANT:

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(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:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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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) 07-30-2020 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24720Q0933 07-30-2020

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See CONTINUATION Page The purpose of this amendment is to post the questions and answers requested during the question period.

Attachment 4 - Floor Plan is being added to the solicitation.

Chaz D. Bowling Contracting Officer

1. Is the VA providing cleaning supplies? No

1. Is the VA providing the equipment? No

1. Is the VA assigning storage for cleaning materials? There should be designated space within floor for storage

1. Who is the current contractor Don’t know - hired through lessor; this contract replaces lessor provided housekeeping services

1. What is the current monthly or annual purchase expense for the services Don’t know; lessor would have it if willing to share

1. Can you please clarify when waxing and stripping the floors are required? On page 3 section 1.4 states stripping and waxing floors will be required after clinic hours from 5pm to 8pm. On page 7 within the task/frequency chart item 18 states Initially and then twice/year (totaling 3 times a year). Page 7 item 6 “Floor maintenance” Sub items a) and b) states “as requested per on site POC and staff. Can you please clarify so we can price accordingly. Initially and every 6 months thereafter

1. Can you please clarify what will and will not be provided by the Government/Client. Page 6 section 3 states no government furnished property or supplies will be provided. Page 9 item 17 states the dispensers and supplies will be provided by the government. Dispensers and supplies not provided however existing dispensers may be used if successful offeror so chooses

1. Is an onsite supervisor required for this contract Not on-site but available to address problems related to sanitation services when required.

1. Is the certified Executive House Keeper also filling in the capacity of a supervisor on site? This is allowable if proposers so choose

1. Can a list of approved cleaning products be provided to ensure contract compliance No, products used should be appropriate to healthcare setting according to product label or manufacturers instructions or both.

1. Does this contract meet the requirements of Executive Order 13706 This is a contracting question as to whether contracted staff need to abide by Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements

1. Page 10 states breaks are allowed in designated break areas, are their specific times which breaks are taken? No

1. Will keys be provided to gain access for night cleaning services. Yes

1. Who is the incumbent? Don’t know

1. What is the annual value of the existing contract? Sanitation services were included as part of the lease cost through the lessor

1. Why is this requirement limited to one year? Anticipate moving to new location

1. How can a site visit be arranged? Coordinate with contracting office, COR and CBOC manager if determined necessary

1. The contractor must provide consumables (soap, etc.)? What is the headcount (FTE)?

1. Where can we find the floor plans referenced in the SOW? Attached

1. Is there a current incumbent? Lessor provided through lease agreement If so,

19. Who is the vendor performing these duties? See above

19. What is the final year award amount? One year contract subject to extension at the discretion of the contracting officer

19. What is the contract number? N/A

19. Are there any changes to the scope of work from the previous contract?

1. What is the square footage of the facility? See attached floor plan

20. Is there a floor plan available? See attached floor plan

20. What is the size of the hard floors, and carpeted areas? There is actually no carpet in the clinic. There is a long rug at entrance of clinic when entering. Tile is throughout entire clinic.

1. How many restrooms and examination rooms are there? See attached floor plan

1. Will the number of fixtures and dispensers be made available at the restroom/exam room? Each sink shall be equipped with soap dispenser; each exam room and waiting area equipped with hand sanitizer dispenser. 24 sinks (including 2 labs, 2 offices, staff lounge) 2 sinks in hallway (1 primary care side of hall, 1 specialty end of hall) 8 bathrooms with sinks

1. Does the facility provide hand sanitizer and hand soap supplies? No

1. Is there a requirement for the number of cleaning staff to be on site? No

1. What is the average FTE and occupancy rate? Average staff occupancy: 26 Average daily patients: 102

1. Is this contract only for 1 year term without any Option years. Yes, extension of contract may be warranted at the discretion of the contracting officer should there be a delay with opening of the new clinic location.

1. I couldn't locate the price schedule, will it be provided for bid submission. Contracting officer can provide guidance regarding mandatory wage rates if applicable.

1. Would there be any background investigation process? Yes, staff working at the VA facility will be subject to background checks.

See attached document: Attachment 4 - Floor Plans.