S06 - 36C25225Q0157 0001.pdf

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This is an amendment (SF30 form) and Q&A document for solicitation 36C25225Q0157 for Janitorial Services at the John H. Bradley VA Clinic in Appleton, WI. The amendment clarifies that floor stripping will be required annually (not quarterly) and carpet shampooing will be required semi-annually. The incumbent is Unique Cleaning Service under contract 36C25220C0159 with a total value of $802,087.67 for base plus four option years. Currently, one supervisor and four cleaners staff the facility.

The Q&A reveals that the facility is approximately 90% tile and 10% carpet, with three microwaves and four refrigerators requiring cleaning. The contractor must provide cleaning supplies and maintain feminine hygiene dispensers but is not responsible for exterior windows or battery changes for automatic fixtures. Work can extend beyond normal hours with COR approval. The solicitation close date remains January 14, 2025 at 3:00pm Central Time. The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, WI is the contracting office.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

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FACILITY CODE CODE

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

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.

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

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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)

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0001 01-13-2025

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (69D)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

36C252

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

36C25225Q0157

01-13-2025

X

X X

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Reference solicitation 36C25225Q0157 for Janitorial Services at the John H. Bradley VA Clinic in Appleton, WI and amend to reflect the following: Provide vendor questions and answers submitted to the Contract Specialist, provide floor plan attachment, update DOL WD to current DOL WD 2015-4887 issued 12/23/24. This amendment also clarifies that stripping of floors will be required annually, and that shampooing of floors will be required semi-annually. Please see the following pages of this amendment as well as the attachments for further details.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SOLICITATION REMAIN THE SAME. SOLICITATION CLOSE DATE REMAINS 1/14/25 AT 3:00pm

CENTRAL TIME.

Susan Pasholk Contracting Officer

Appleton Janitorial Vendor Q&A

**CLARIFICATION TO PWS REGARDING FLOOR STRIPPING: Stripping of floors will be required annually, not quarterly, waxing is quarterly **

Q: What is the previous contract number, value, and incumbent?

A: Previous contract # 36C25220C0159, incumbent is Unique Cleaning Service, total value of $802,087.67 (base plus four-year option contract).

Q: Can you provide the approximate square footage of carpet vs. hard/tile floor?

A: An approximate square footage of each is not available, however the clinic is approximately 90% tile and 10% carpet.

Q: How many microwaves need to be cleaned?

A: There are three microwaves in the breakroom.

Q: How many refrigerators need to be cleaned?

A: There are four refrigerators in the breakroom.

Q: What is the current number of janitorial staff and supervisors?

A: One supervisor and four cleaners

Q: Is exterior window cleaning required for this contract?

A: No, this is contracted with another vendor

Q: What soap and paper products are you currently using and what was the total annual use?

A: Current information of usage not available, vendor currently uses SC Johnson Refresh Antibacterial soap, however, vendor may use whichever products they choose so long as they conform to PWS/VA regulations.

Q: What type of paper towels, toilet tissue and soap do you use at the VA?

A: Same as above

Q: What size and type of the dispensers are used for paper towels, toilet tissue and hand soap?

Are any of the dispenser automated? If so, how many and what type of batteries do they require?

A: Exam rooms have manual paper towel dispenser and bathrooms have automatic dispensers (D size batteries). Toilet paper dispensers are large and manual.

Q: Are any of the receptacles, (toilet, sinks) requiring batteries? If so, how many receptacles and what type?

A: Toilets and sinks have batteries, but vendor will not be required to change them.

Q: Can work be extended past the timeframe listed in the PWS (after office hours)?

A: Vendors would be able to stay past the timeframe listed in the PWS if special needs arise, would need clearance with COR.

Q: Has there been any change in scope of work requirements since last contract?

A: Yes, scope has changed and more details regarding specific cleaning requirements has been set. Specifically, more details regarding cleaning floors.

Q: What is the frequency of shampooing carpet?

A: Shampooing will be required semi-annually.

Q: Will vendors also be responsible for feminine hygiene refills?

A: Yes, vendors will be required to refill these.

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