Answers to vendor questions 9-30-20.docx

Answers to Vendor Questions Answers in blue.

1) What is the name of the current contractor and the current contract value?

As a consolidation, this is considered a new requirement.

2) Has the scope of work, under the new solicitation remained the same, decreased or increased compared to the current contract?

This is considered a new requirement.

3) Will the contractor provide disposables (paper products such as tissue, paper towels and or liquid hand soap) what is the consumption level or spending?

The contractor will be responsible for consumables. We do not have information on current spending or consumption levels, as these will fluctuate, depending on the pandemic.

4) Will there be an extension for the due date of this solicitation?

The due date is extended to Friday, October 9 at 5pm Eastern as per amendment 0003.

5) Will the contractor/team be required to possess a current ISSA CIMS-GB certification or equivalent at contract’s start date and maintain ISSA CIMS-GB certification or equivalent throughout the contract period?

This is not a requirement.

6) Has the square feet increase or decrease, if so, how much?

This is considered a new requirement.

7) Should the contractor limit the number of decimal places used for “price per SF” considering the potential affect when small prices are used in a calculation? If so to how many decimal places should the contractor use for price per SF?

There is no absolute requirement, but be as accurate as possible.

8) Is the contractor supposed to fill out SF 1449 Item CLINS?

Yes, please put pricing on the CLINs and sign the first page. Regular service should be priced monthly for each site. Level 2 service should be priced on a daily basis for site.

Please include all information listed in Section I, K, L, and M.

9) Is this contract under a CBA?

No

10) Do we have to send in a completed copy of the Representations and certifications at FAR52.212-3 if we are up to date in SAM or will our SAM updated certification be enough since those are the same Representations and certifications in SAM, We can attach the letter stating that we are up to date?

The FAA does not use the FAR, so a separate letter is not required. However, the SAM record should be active.

11) On the call, it was mentioned that badging can take a while and will need to be started early after contract award, will there be an option of an escort at locations if there are any delays due to no fault of the new service provider until badging is corrected?

The process normally takes 30 days after award. The FAA will work with the contractor to ensure badging requirements are completed in a timely manner.

12) The Past Experience states "provide a list of at least three (3) projects within the past three (3) years similar in scope of work, to be done. Be specific and provide details. Similar work is described as work of the same complexity, size of buildings, and including managing multiple contracts at multiple locations." Will the Government please clarify what is meant by 'multiple contracts and multiple locations?" Is this a request for contracts that are task order in nature? Or does the Government want as many of the contracts used to include multiple locations?

Since this is a contract that includes multiple locations, please provide past experiences that mirror the current requirements as closely as possible. It does not matter if these are task orders or a stand-alone contracts.

13) Should employees who are currently working at the facilities (Service Contract Employees) which to speak with the new consolidated vendor chosen about employment, would this be able to scheduled early after contact award?

These can be scheduled as long as it does not interfere with current work requirements.

14) Regarding the waste and recycling program to be set up, with most locations not having a current program, will be there be an option or collection area for recycling to be stored until the amount can be weighed and tabulated? Is there a particular form or time table for reporting numbers to the government?

There are currently no plans for expanded recycling. Most sites do not have recycling at this time.

15) What is the average height for revamping services to be performed?

We do not have this information.

16) Can you please provide a clear copy of the janitorial work frequency charts for Tampa?

Please see the updated SOW, dated 9-30-20.

17) Will the contractor have to provide specialized window cleaning services for the ATCT cab windows?

No- these are cleaned with another service. Regular window cleaning, however, is included.

18) Can you give us an estimate of the daily population for each facility?

Ft Myers:

a. RSW (Ft Myers) is 20 people between 6AM and midnight. Average 6 people per hour.

b. FMY (Page Field) is 6 people between 7AM and 10PM. Average 2 people per hour.

Tampa:

Forty people (daily) for Tampa ATCT.

Sarasota and St. Petersburg:

SRQ: average 16 per day PIE: average 16 per day

19) What is the total sq. ft. for all four locations?

For Ft. Myers:

FMY ATCT is 1,980 ft2 RSW ATCT/TRACON is 13,100ft2 Tampa:

ATCT cab square footage is approx. 400 square feet.

Please see updated SOW that shows all the square footages for each floor and states the type of floor. The common hallways, breakroom, modular building, and equipment rooms are VCT. The bathrooms are all tile. The office spaces, conference rooms, training rooms, TRACON, and ATCT are carpet.

Sarasota/St Pete:

SRQ has a total of 8,528sft PIE has a total of 6,250sft

20) What are the insurance requirements? Are the specific limits of GL and WC companies have to carry?

Please see SA15: Insurance Requirements Schedule, which is added into Amendment 0003.

21) What is the height of the towers and dimensions of exterior windows at each location?

Tampa:

The tower is 228ft. There are 10 windows, which are 10ft X12ft. panes.

Ft Myers:

a. RSW ATCT is 110 feet tall. Windows to be completed by separate contract.

b. RSW Base Building and Link is 8’4” tall. Estimate total window surface area is 380ft2 inside and 380ft2 outside.

FMY ATCT is 70 feet tall.

Windows to be completed by separate contract.

Sarasota and St. Petersburg: Windows to be completed by separate contract.

22) Could you please clarify the level 2 frequencies for each site?

Please see the updated SOW, dated 9-30-20, pages 50-51.