Window Washing Q and As.docx

Window Washing Question & Answers

Who is the incumbent? OURCOM, LLC, DUNS: 081351115

What is the annual value of the existing contract? – There is not current contract in place. The previous contract ended Sept. 2021 and had a value of $28,910 for one 12-month contract.

How can a site visit be arranged? A site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM EST, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209, outside building 20, mail entrance.

Are there structural anchors on high rise buildings to support window washing scaffolding? No, there are not

Can a site map be provided to provide building locations and elevations? See Amendment Attachment for site map.

How many windows require cleaning? Both surfaces? Are there any screens that must be removed? We have no official count of the windows; a site visit could show the vendors which windows require cleaning; exterior cleaning only. Currently we have 4-5 buildings that have SOME window screens that will have to be removed. Some are security screens and may take a special tool to remove or may not be removable at all. COR will clarify during site visit.

Can the 2.9.22 due date be confirmed? Why is response time so limited? Offer due date has been extended to 02/21/2022, questions must be submitted NLT 02/15/2022.

Last year the Columbia window washing solicitation 36C24720Q1020 was awarded to a non-window washing company. Was the last window washing contract ever completed and paid to the contractor? 36C24720Q1020 was 09/29/2022, service was provided; contract POP: 09/30/2020 through 09/29/2021.

Who was the contracting office and COR on the last Window Washing Contract associated with 36C24720Q1020. All previous contract information open to the public can be found at Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (fpds.gov).

Will you post all of the questions and answers in an amendment? Yes Who is the onsite COR for this requirement? TBD Can you please post a site map with building numbers for us to cross reference on google maps in order to put together a solid bid. See Amendment Attachment for site map.

Do you have a map of the Columbia VA complex with building numbers? I was able to identify most of them online but was not able to identify a couple buildings you requested on your RFQ. See Amendment Attachment for site map. Offerors are also encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit.

Do any of the buildings have tie off anchors on the roof? No, there are no tie off anchors.

Would he need to meet with you or someone else on site or can he come out and take a look without an escort? A site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM EST, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209, outside building 20, mail entrance.