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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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:

D. OTHER

BY

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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CHECK

ONE

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) 00002 03-02-2018 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati

OH

45219 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati

OH

45219 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25018Q0359 03-02-2018

X X X This Amendment is issued to answer questions that have been receievd about the solicitation.

Please see the second page for these questions and answers.

No further amendments will be issued to answer questions. Questions will be answered, via email as received. Please reiew the solicitation in its entirity. If questions are asked that are already addressed in the solicitation, no reply will be sent.

Luke A. Turner Contracting Officer

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Questions Received and Answers Provided Below:

1. The SCA and HW rates for this location are as follows:

0. Janitor = $12.54 + $4.13 = $16.67 total per hour

1. Contractor furnished equipment are as follows:

1. janitorial cart, mops, vacuum, sweeper, brooms, dustpans, mop buckets and floor buffer (this includes all products and equipment for shampooing and floor striping and waxing).

1. Working Hours required:

2. I will not impose a set number of hours for this contract to be worked. The site visit did however, let the vendors who attended know that the current employee is onsite, from 8:00 A.M. EST until 4:30 P.M. EST, five days a week and stays busy completing the work the entire time.

1. The following changes have been made in the PWS for how often some items are completed:

3. Interior windows and window seals will be cleaned weekly.

3. Exterior window, interior blinds and curtains as well as patient privacy curtains will be cleaned monthly.

3. All hand rails should be wiped down and sanitized at least once daily

1. The Requirement for the supervisor to be a Certified Executive Housekeeper has been removed from the contract.

1. The current contract in place for these services is with Customer Touch Cleaning under a 6-month contract extension. The total contract value of that extension is $42,319.98.

1. A Terminal Cleaning is a situation that can be defined further as the following:

6. A situation where an immediate cleaning needs to take place, due to an individual becoming sick and producing an out of the ordinary mess (vomit for example).

1. During carpet cleaning and floor waxing and striping:

7. The contractor is responsible for the removal and replacement of all furniture and equipment without damage.

1. There are two (2) wheelchairs at the facility.

(End of Questions and Answers)

See attached document: PWS.