Answers to vendor questions 8-15.docx

Answers to Vendor Questions (answers in red)

1. At Allentown Airport, there is a need for power washing walls, to remove and clean do to Pigeon droppings; it was stated the purpose of this cleaning was to combat pigeon droppings, which can be hazard to one’s health. Why, is a janitorial contractor providing this service, rather than a pest control company, that would be familiar with this hazard cleaning?

ABE SSC has had power washing in contract for 10 years with no issues or concerns from the vendors.

2. Also, can the Government establish the method and chemicals that would be recommended for this process of cleaning?

Please see Section A.9 of the SOW.

3. The Solicitation calls for the use of HEPA vacuums this a new requirement, since there exist no HEPA vacuums in Reading and Allentown?

HEPA vacuums should be provided by vendor.

4. It is required to do Tower windows monthly, due to temperature under 32 degrees during the winter months, may be unreasonable for the outside; because once water hits the glass it will; how will this be address?

This is an ongoing requirement for these sites.

5. Please clarify, is the contractor responsible for having outside trash contractor for all locations; Philadelphia; Reading; and Allentown?

PHL ATCT provides trash collection, but vendor is responsible for trash collection at ABE & RDG ATCT.

6. Is this cleaning required for Philadelphia twice in an 8-hour interval in the designated areas per the SOW, and then 8 hours for the next cleaning cycle in the required area for service?

PHL ATCT is a 24-hour facility and needs to be cleaned twice each day.

7. What is the employee count for all locations to assist us with consumables?

PHL ATCT: 130 employees and approximately 50 employees at ABE ATCT and 25 employees at RDG ATCT.

8. Where is the SOW of Allentown, and what is the approximate square footage for Allentown, and how many days of service is needed?

This information is provided in the updated SOW, part C.

9. Will the Government provide keys to the paper towel and toilet paper dispensers?

Yes, for all sites.

10. Is the Contractor responsible for contacting a contractor for garbage/trash disposal and if so could the government provide a name of the current contract?

Vendors can use existing trash disposal and dumpsters.

11. Does the Government have a PDF layout for all the listed sites for reference?

Sitemaps are not available at this time.

12. Regarding the fireproof containers for cigarette butts, how many locations are there at each site?

PHL ATCT: 3, ABE: 2 RDG: 1-2

13. How many employee kitchens / break areas are there?

PHL ATCT: 2, ABE-2, RDG-2

14. Are there on-site closets for consumable restroom supplies to be stored?

Yes for all sites.

15. Page 3 states services must be provided twice each day, but then stated between 12am – 5am. Does this mean areas are only cleaned during 12a-5am and twice per shift?

No. The SOW states, “To avoid disturbances, the Contracting Officer and his/her COR may require the Contractor to change the times when specific janitorial services are performed during each day. The control room and tower cab cleaning is to be performed during low traffic periods. This time generally is between 12:00 am - 05:00am.” (Section B.2)

16. Is there on-site parking for employees?

Yes, for all sites.

17. What is the process for access to deliver supplies and materials?

Prior notice given to each SSC so staff can be aware of incoming deliveries.

18. Confirm that the FAA is providing the carting and refuse removal, and that contractor is to remove trash to designated trash dumpsters.

Yes, for all sites.

19. Please indicate when floor cleaning and project work can be accomplished? Weekends? Holidays?

Please see updated SOW.

20. Confirm that the ABE ATCT is six days/week cleaning. Not on Sundays.

Please see updated SOW.

25. Confirm what areas are we required to replace light bulbs for Allentown ATCT. Is this exterior lighting?

Please see updated SOW.

26. Power washing of exterior landings is only performed at the Reading ATC, correct?

Power washing is not required at RDG ATCT.

27. The WD for PHL lists the Janitor rate as $14.09 and the solicitation on page 25 lists the Janitor rate for PHL as $12.81 per hour. Please confirm which rate is correct.

Both documents are consistent at $12.81 per hour.

28. When can we have the contractor perform floor stripping and other floor care as required in the performance of the work? Holidays or weekends?

Please see updated SOW.

29. What are the Historic Lightbulb use and types?

This does not apply to PHL or ABE. RDG uses mainly 48 inch T12 florescent lights are used, provided by the government.

30. Is service currently under contract? If so can you provide us with the current contract price for all locations?

This is considered a new requirement.

31. Is the current statement of work the same in the current solicitation?

Please see the updated SOW- attached to the solicitation.

32. Is this award based on the tier factor for award?

Please see Section B of the solicitation- this is a small business set-aside.

33.What is the process to have employees receive FAA clearance and badging?

The contractor awardee will receive directions at the time of award.

34. What is the anticipated start date of this contract? Is that date firmed, since proposals are do 8/16/18 which would give us less than two weeks to get up a running, the sooner the award notice would allow to meet that date.

Please see amendments and updated schedule.

35. Is it the intend for the Government to make an award to a single contractor?

Please see Section B of the solicitation.

36. If awarded does the current staff have first refusal?

Yes- see 3.6.2-40 NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS (APR 2009) Section I.