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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 12/19/2023 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC

(69D) 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC-MILWAUKEE (69D)

Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25224Q0093 12-19-2023

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X Reference solicitation 36C25224Q0093 for Janitorial Services at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL and amend to reflect the following: The following header to "Building 200 Contractor Assignments" on pg 19 is added: "This is a sample of area assignments and sche dules and is not all inclusive. Please see attachment "Floor Plan and List" for all areas to be cleaned."

Answers to vendor questions provided in t he following pages of this amendment.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SOLICITATION REMAIN THE SAME. SOLICITATION CLOSE DATE REMAINS 12/26/2023

AT 08:00AM CENTRAL TIME.

Susan Pasholk Contracting Officer

VENDOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: What is the square footage of the area required to be cleaned?

A: Approximately 157,290 square feet excluding basement , see attachment (only corridors and toilets needed to be cleaned in basement).

Q: Why is this a one year contract?

A: Hines has another janitorial contract ongoing for a separate area of their campus. This requirement is being procured for a limited period in order to combine both contracts into one all-encompassing procurement at a later date.

Q: Who is the current/incumbent contractor and contract value?

A: Slaughters Commercial Service Corp / $932,119.60 (short term contract - 36C25223P0693) POP: 6/1/23 – 1/31/2024 Q: Will contractor employees be required to pass a background check and wear a badge?

A: Yes, contractors will have to obtain PIV badges and are subject to the same background check as Federal employees Q: Is there a bond requirement?

A: No Q: Is there currently the same number of contractors performing on the contract as are required in the current PWS solicitation?

A: The current PWS does not specify how many contracted employees are required to be on site. The new PWS does. The Government is unable to discern if the current staffing level will be similar to the required staffing level of the new PWS.

Q: How many times a year is strip wax required?

A: The expectation is that the floors are maintained by the contractor (mopping, burnishing), the in-house overnight crew are currently responsible for the initial waxing of the rooms and hallways. (usually done 2 times a year) Q: What is the flooring type break down (Noria flooring, VCT, Tile, Carpet)?

A: Estimate of 60% VCT, 20% no wax, 10% carpet, 10% tile (bathrooms) Q: How many bathrooms need to be serviced?

A: Approximately 85 toilets, not counting basement (see attachments) Q: Is a floor plan available?

A: See attachments

Q: What does windows cleaned monthly mean?

A: See page 9 of the PWS for information regarding cleaning of windows Q: Is “terminal cleaning” involved for surgery turnovers?

A: No requirement for surgical turnovers

See attached document: Floor Plan and List.