RFQ No. 70T01022Q7668N001 Amendment A00002.pdf

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This combined synopsis and solicitation seeks janitorial and pest control services at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The Transportation Security Administration requires daily janitorial services including cleaning, trash removal, and consumable replenishment for approximately 18,147 square feet of leased office space. Monthly pest control inspections and treatments are also required. Prospective vendors must submit quotes by May 3rd, 2022 and meet the minimum staffing of two employees per daily shift. The incumbent contractor has provided these services since 2017 under a previous contract valued at $244,656. Quotes will be evaluated on technical acceptability, past performance, and total price to identify the apparent lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. The award is a set-aside for eligible Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

A00002 05/03/2022

6. ISSUED BY CODE 1. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598

Lorena Vargas, Contract Specialist Lorena.Vargas@tsa.dhs.gov

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. Street, county, State and ZIP: Code) (4) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

X 70T01022Q7668N001

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/12/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

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:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning one 1copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 DATA SPECIFIED MAY 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and data specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

N/A

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(4) 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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

See Page 2

Except at 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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Michael Capovilla

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated

The purpose of Amendment A00002 to Solicitation 70T01022Q7668N001 is to:

1. Provide a copy of the updated Request for Quote (RFQ), which has been revised for this Amendment A00002. See changes in Blue- Bold Font. See deletions in red strikethrough font. Below is a summary of the changes:

Page 1 has been amended to update the reference to the Department of Labor Wage Determination.

Section II – Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been amended as follows:

o Page 8 – to correct the total hours per shift.

2. Amend Section IV – Solicitation Attachments to replace Attachment 1 – Department of

Labor Wage Determination 2015-4091 Rev. 19 Date of Revision 3/15/2022 with Attachment 1 – Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-4091 Rev. 20 Date of Revision 4/20/2022. This copy of Attachment 1 replaces the previous version in its entirety.

3. Amend Section IV – Solicitation Attachments to replace Attachment 2 “Quote Submission Form”, which has been amended for this Amendment A00002. This copy of Attachment 2 “Quote Submission Form” replaces the previous version in its entirety.

4. All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

-END OF AMENDMENT-

Quoter Questions and Government Responses

# Questions Answers 1 We are an 8(a) certified business and would like to know if we may as an 8(a) business bid on this?

Page 1 of Request for Quote (RFQ) No.

70T01022Q7668N001 states as follows:

“This is procurement is set aside for eligible Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)”. RFQ Section III, FAR Clause 52.219-27 “Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Set-Aside” (Page 29, incorporated by reference) Paragraph (c)(1) states as follows: “(c) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.” A full text copy of the clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far.

2 Is this new work? If not, are there any incumbents? If so, can you please provide their tenure information?

These services are currently provided under Contract HSTS01-17-C-CKP092 with JOliva Enterprises, LLC. This requirement was awarded for a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods with a total value of $244,656.24.

3 Is there a site-visit scheduled? The RFQ has been amended to offer site visits on May 4, 2022 and May 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM local airport time.

Attendance at the site visit is NOT MANDATORY. Prospective Quoters are permitted to send ONE representative. In order to attend a site visit, Prospective Quoters shall RSVP by sending an email to lorena.vargas@tsa.dhs.gov and michael.capovilla@tsa.dhs.gov no later than (NLT) 2:00 PM local Washington D.C. time on April 29, 2022.

Prospective Quoters shall provide the following for their representative:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Other names used (Alias):

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth: City:

State:

Country:

Company Name:

Company Phone:

Attendance on either May 4, 2022 or May 5, 2022 will be assigned based on order of RSVP receipt. The Government will confirm each Prospective Quoter’s attendance and the date for their site visit.

4 Can you please provide a Point of Contact for credentialing information at BDL? We attempted to reach out, but the port authority was not able to answer our general questions.

RFQ Section II, Page 13 states as follows: “For further information regarding Security Requirements, please contact the Connecticut Airport Authority (Chrissy Faiella, (860) 292- 2071).”

5 Is there an estimated budget for this project? The Government does not provide the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) to Prospective Quoters.

6 Would you share the information about the current contract and the awardee?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 2.

7 Is the floor material consists of all tiles? No, combination of tiles and carpet.

8 What is the number of stripe/buff tiles jobs expected per year?

RFQ Section II, Paragraph 4.1 (Page 7) states as follows: “Bi-Annually: strip, wax, and buff hard surface floors”.

9 Could you please help me if you have a walk-through ( Day and Time )

Please see the Government’s response to question # 3.

10 We are hoping to find out if there is (was) an incumbent contractor performing these services, or if this is a brand new contract.

If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 2.

11 Will there be a site visit scheduled for both on-site and off-site facilities?

Please see the Government’s response to question # 3.

12 In regards to the solicitation for janitorial services at Bradley International Airport, we would like to team with a closely aligned Native-owned, 8a on this contract. Because that company has substantial janitorial past performance, would a teaming agreement suffice for past performance on this solicitation?

RFQ Attachment 2 Quote Submission Form states as follows: “Quoter must provide a minimum of three (3) past performance references within the past three (3) years, similar in size, scope, and complexity to the requirement being solicited.” Please note, FAR Clause 52.219-14 “Limitations on Subcontracting” (See RFQ Section II, Pages 35 - 36 for full text) states as follows: “(c) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for

– (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.”

13 Can we get the previous contract winner and the bid amount?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 2.

14 What is the square footage on carpet in these areas?

Approximately 2,331 sq ft onsite, 6,000 sq ft offsite.

15 Will this be done during the day/night? RFQ Section II, Paragraph 3.0 (Page 7) states as follows: “TSA requires janitorial services which includes cleaning and trash removal with minimum staff requirements: a minimum staff of two (2): one (1) janitor and one (1) working supervisor each shift. Each employee shall work four (4) hours per shift, for a total of eight (8) hours per day, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.”

16 Is there an incumbent? Please see the Government’s response to Question # 2.

17 If there is an incumbent, what is the total value of the contract and the contract number?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 2.

18 Pest control – I notice on the source sought there wasn’t a request for pest control services. Are the services needed and if so, what the sqft of the area? What’s the frequency of services? What’s the time frame- morning, afternoon, evenings? (The solicitation gave little detail on pest control services). Should the price be included with the Janitorial cost on the pricing sheet?

RFQ Section II, Paragraph 2.0 (Page 6) states as follows: “Janitorial services and pest control are required for TSA leased space areas at the Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT. TSA currently occupies approximately 11,825 square feet of leased space offsite and 6,322 onsite for a total of 18,147”. RFQ Section II, Paragraph 4.1 (Page 7) has been amended to state as follows: “Monthly:

The pest control should include all leased areas. An initial application should be placed for small insects and monthly maintenance is required afterward. The Contractor shall schedule service with the Government for either morning, afternoon, or evening”. Yes, the price of pest control should be included with the cost of janitorial services.

19 Can you please clarify what types of consumable products the janitorial service will be providing, i.e. – trash liners, hand soap, paper towels, toilet tissue(?)

RFQ Section II, Paragraph 4.1 (Page 7) has been amended to state as follows:

“Daily (Once a day unless otherwise noted): Replenish restroom with contractor-supplied consumables (Toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, trash liners, and urinal cakes). All recyclables are to be properly placed in compactor or other required container specified by The Airport Authority”.

20 Approximate number of individuals that use the contracted facilities daily

Approximately 50 – 100.

21 Contracting with the Airport for storage space: What are the storage fees?

RFQ Section II, Paragraph 9.0 (Page 9) states as follows: “There are no government furnished resources on this contract. The Contractor will make arrangements directly with BDL for access to trash disposal, water, storage space and other resources necessary to provide janitorial services at TSA locations within this airport. Trash may be disposed on airport grounds.

Dumpsters/compactors for airport generated trash are located at the beginning or end of each terminal. The Contractor will be responsible for contracting directly with the Airport for storage space. The storage space may only contain supplies and equipment necessary and related to the performance of this contract”. Please contact the Connecticut Airport Authority (860) 292-2000 (CAA Admin offices, general information line will route inquiries) for further information regarding storage and fees.

22 Airport parking: what is the fee schedule per vehicle?

RFQ Section II, Paragraph 10.0 (Page

10) states as follows: “All security clearances, badging and parking fees are the responsibility of the Contractor”.

Please contact the Connecticut Airport Authority (860) 292-2000 (CAA Admin offices, general information line will route inquiries) for further information regarding parking and fees.

23 Approximately how much tile square feet? Approximately 9,816 sq ft.

24 Approximately how much carpet square feet?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 14.

25 Can a subcontractor past performance be evaluated?

RFQ Page 1 has been amended to state as follows: “The Quoter may submit up to one (1) past performance references for a subcontractor”.

26 Can you please confirm the number of hours is correct for 365 days per year?

RFQ Section II, Paragraph 6.0 (Pages 8

– 9) has been amended to correct the total hours per year.

27 Can you provide a POC for the airport regarding the storage?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 21.

28 Is it possible to use one of the storage spaces in the South Wing or storage room in the Coordination Center for the supplies?

No. Please see the Government’s response to Question # 21.

29 Will a site visit be scheduled for the on-site and off-site facilities?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 3.

30 How much carpeted floor vs. VCT (need square footage)?

Please see the Government’s response to Questions # 14 and 23.

31 Size of the restrooms? 376 sq ft total. 44 sq ft X2 onsite, 144 sqft X2 offsite.

32 Janitorial storage closet – Current arrangements? Airport contact person?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 21.

33 How / where to unload supplies / temporary loading zone?

No loading dock is available. The Contractor shall coordinate the location and time for supplies to be delivered at the offsite location with the Government and shall move all supplies to the Contractor’s storage space.

34 Can we drop ship? Please see the Government’s response to Question # 33.

35 Can floor and carpet work be done during daytime hours? If not, when?

RFQ Section II, Paragraph 4.1 (Page 7) has been amended to state as follows:

“Note: Floor and carpet work may be performed during daytime hours. Strip, Wax, and carpet shampoo work needs to be completed on weekends for offsite and after 5pm for onsite.”

36 Current paper and soap products being used? Please see the Government’s response to Question # 19.

37 Supply just soap, towels, and TP? No feminine products? Toilet seat covers? Hand sanitizer?

Please see the Government’s response to Question #19.

38 Is there a separate process for airport authority badging?

Yes, please see the Government’s response to Question # 4.

39 Confirm we have to provide parking arrangements

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 22.

40 Scope and expectation of the pest control Please see the Government’s response to Question # 18.

41 Closest PIV card issuing location? The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to identify a PIV card location in the local area surrounding Bradley International Airport (BDL).

42 Is this a janitorial project or a janitorial and pest control project? There are couple mentions about pest control but the project files/PWS does not divulge in what kind of pest control services that is needed. I wanted to know if the pest control portion is a mistake or if it is not a mistake, what pest control services are needed?

Please see the Government’s response to Question # 18.

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