Attachment A Q and A RFQ 36C26023Q0693 (1).pdf

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Window Washing Services Portland Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (VAHCS)
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This document contains questions and answers related to solicitation number 36C260-23-AP-1152 for window washing services at the Portland Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. The services include biannual exterior window cleaning at the Portland location, with interior atrium window cleaning as needed on weekends or after 4:00 PM on weekdays. Ice removal will be provided as required by the Contracting Officer's Representative within one day of notification. Pricing should be provided for exterior window cleaning, with optional line items for interior atrium cleaning and removal of hard water stains and other insoluble blemishes. Annual inspections have been completed for structures like skybridges that require repelling. No further details are provided on the scope of work, pricing terms, or award schedule.

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Questions and Answers results for RFQ 36C26023Q0234

Window Washing Services Portland Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

1. What are the detailed specifications on how clean the windows need to be after each cleaning is complete?

Please refer to the Performance Work Statement in Exhibit 1.

2. Does the price include removal of hard water stains and window polishing?

This will be included as an optional line item.

3. Can you verify that the track system for the skybridge as well as all building structures that will require repelling are certified and up to date with their annual inspections completed? Per OSHA regulations.

Yes, these areas are annually inspected and are current. Documentation will be provided upon award and request.

4. What specific interior windows are to be cleaned?

Only the atrium windows are an interior clean.

5. What was the previous amount this contract was for (preferably itemized per site location)?

Previous contract was awarded 2007 and not in line with today’s market.

6. What are the expectations in regard to removing hard water stains and other insoluble blemishes on the window panes? Is the removal of hard water stains expected in the scope of work or should they be offered as additional cost services outside the scope of the contract on an as needed basis and if so, by what unit (per window, per building, per side, etc.)?

It is the intent of this contract to ensure all exterior glass is clean and free from stain.

7. Per every biannual visit, is there a minimum number of days all services are expected to be completed by from the start date, at each location?

Considering this within the Medical Center, the services need to complete as soon as possible, however not at the expense of quality.

8. What are the specifics as to how it will be determined when ice removal services are required?

Who will make this determination? How will they contact us? What is the time expectation as to when the ice removal services are scheduled and completed from the date of contact?

Ice removal will be communicated by the COR as needed. Contractor should provide a reliable phone contact. Service should be within 1 day.

9. For the interior window cleaning services in the atrium at the Portland location: are there particular days of the week or times of day these services must be scheduled during?

This should be done either on weekends or after 1600 M-F

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