Questions and Answers for Solicitation 36C77024Q0001.pdf

1. What is the estimated quantity of each item that needs to be laundered?

Description Estimated

Weekly Quantity

Wet Mop Heads 24 oz.

36" Dust Mops (Pre-framed)

24" Dust Mops (Pre-framed)

Bar Towels 17"x13"

Blue Mat 4'x6'

Exterior Mat 10'x3'

Red Mechanic Rags

Microfiber Towels (Green)

CMOP

Logo Mats Logo 4’x 6’ Rental/Lease – rotate 2 per wk

CMOP National Office Logo Mats 4’x 6’ Rental/Lease – rotate 2 per wk

2. Is this rental or government owned linens and mats requiring laundry service only. Rental

3. Can you provide a size on the mats? Please reference the chart above.

4. Can you provide a quantity for each item required for laundering or rental? Please reference the chart above.

5. Can the day of the week be changed from Friday to another day like Tuesday? No, per the requirement: The contractor shall pick up and deliver between 7:00a.m. and 1:30p.m.

every Friday on a weekly basis, fresh towels, mops, mats, rags, etc. in clean and serviceable condition as well as provide and exchange linen containers to empty the weekly used items. The Government reserves the right to change delivery time or date giving the contractor two (2) weeks prior notice except in cases of emergency. Upon notification of unsatisfactory items, the Contractor shall be required to replace items with acceptable quality as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after notification of unacceptable status. Holidays shall be scheduled for the convenience of the Government when Friday delivery is affected. It is the Contractor's responsibility to arrange the holiday schedule with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at least two weeks prior to the holiday. In the absence of the COR, Contractor shall contact the Contracting

Officer to schedule.

6. Will items be located in a central location for pick up or with the contractor be required to pick up and deliver individual items throughout the facility? Contractor be required to pick up and deliver individual items throughout the facility.

7. Would I be providing all linen and materials for exchange? If so how many people would we need to provide for? Yes, please refer to chart above.

8. If all some or all materials will be provided by your organization? If so how many? Please refer to chart above for rental items.

9. Also is there a good time for me to call you in regard to this solicitation?

No, all questions must be addressed via email and then an amendment provided to answer questions for every potential offeror to view.

10. Can you please confirm the weekly quantity required for:

Please refer to chart above.

11. Can we supply you Mod and Frame separate, or it has to be attached at the time of delivery.

Doesn’t have to be, but must provide frames to use.

12. Blue Mats: can you please little bit more specified what type of blue color you are looking for.

Please see chart above.

13. How would you like the bid submitted, is there any format you prefer? Or anything specific you want to see in the bid? Per the solicitation: It is preferred that quotes be sent via email Shannon

Imbrigiotta, Contract Specialist at Shannon.Imbrigiotta@va.gov.

14. I noticed on the RFQ under "Invoicing" it provided an option C labeled "other", would other include a monthly billing option in the rears? Billing is currently monthly through Tungsten on the net 30 schedule.

15. Last question, I see that we would be dropping off the items listed every Friday for 52 weeks initially, but I did not see a quantity provided for how many of each item you would like on a weekly basis. Can you please provide that information for me? Please refer to chart above

16. There are 52 units of each product? or are 52 in total.? Laundry services will be contracted for

52 WKS at this time. Please reference chart above for the quanities.

17. Are the items all them for lease or only for : Rent

18. Who is the incumbent for this contract? UniFirst

19. What is the contract number and value, if applicable? Please refer to incumbent contract:

36C77018D0025.

20. Also, what is the estimate of quantity/lbs per pick up or average per year? Please refer to chart above.

21. Is there any specific form/ way that you want to receive the proposal? It is preferred that quotes be sent via email Shannon Imbrigiotta, Contract Specialist at Shannon.Imbrigiotta@va.gov.

22. I'm curious to know the quantities of the items that need to be washed and do these 2-line items need to be rented. Please refer to chart above.

23. Is there an incumbent contract? if so, how much was the previous award for? How many pounds do you estimate the total weight per month? Yes, please refer to incumbent contract:

36C77018D0025.

24. Submission Requirements: Could you please provide guidance on the specific documents and information that need to be included with our quotation? Having a clear understanding of the submission requirements will help us prepare our proposal effectively. Per the solicitation:

All Responses shall:

Include a quote.

Include past performance resume for this type of item(s)/services.

Identify business size.

Please refer to the RFQ and Statement of Work (SOW) for all details.

25. Service Location: We've noted that the solicitation specifies VA CMOP Leavenworth, KS, as the service location. We are interested in exploring the possibility of utilizing a laundry service facility located approximately 20 minutes away, but within the state of Missouri. Are there any special considerations or restrictions related to the service location? We want to ensure that we can meet the requirements effectively and within the specified timeframe. As long as the requirement is met.

26. Past Services: To better understand the unique needs and expectations of VA CMOP

Leavenworth, we would greatly appreciate any information or insights related to past laundry services provided by your organization or other contractors. Learning from past experiences will assist us in tailoring our proposal to align with your specific requirements. Information not regarding this acquisition must be requested through FOIA.

27. Hello, do you know the quantity of the items that will be cleaned per week? Please refer to the chart above.

28. How do you want the proposal to be submitted? It is preferred that quotes be sent via email

Shannon Imbrigiotta, Contract Specialist at Shannon.Imbrigiotta@va.gov.

29. How long is the contract for? 52 weeks with the possibility of an additional 52 weeks.

30. Does the CMOP already have the mops, thrown-down mats, cleaning towels and shop rags on hand or will they need to be supplied? Supplied

31. How would you like your proposal submitted? ? It is preferred that quotes be sent via email

Shannon Imbrigiotta, Contract Specialist at Shannon.Imbrigiotta@va.gov.

32. Do you have picture of all items that need to be cleaned, or lb for more accurate pricing? No

33. When you say “ RENTAL/LEASE-ROTATE 2 PER WEEK, BLUE MATX 4'X6'

RENTAL/LEASE-ROTATE 2 PER WEEK. “ on the cost/price schedule could you clarify what is it that you are trying to rent? Please refer to chart above.

34. I have a quick question regarding the contract. Per attachment it states this work will be done every Friday (once a week) but looking further in the document I see this in the Item description rotate 2 per week. I just need to verify if the service is once or twice per week. Once

35. Would I be providing all linen and materials for exchange? If so how many people would we need to provide? Please refer to chart above.

36. If all some or all materials will be provided by your organization? If so, how many? Please refer to chart above.

37. Hello, do you know the quantity of the items that will be cleaned per week? Please refer to chart above.