QandA-0014_3.docx

1/31/2014 Question and Answer for AG-02RC-S-14-0014 – Rexford/Fortine Ranger Stations Janitorial Services

1. What are bio products?

- In accordance with clause 52-223-2 – Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Services and Construction Contracts – biobased products are defined. This clause references web link http://www.biopreferred.gov which provides a list of biobased products and expands upon federal requirements.

2. How many days a week do we clean?

- This is a Performance based contract and is therefore up to the contractor to determine the level and intensity of cleaning. However the government has outlined a requirement for the contractor to conduct Quality Control on a daily basis (Monday – Friday) as outlined in section 5 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) starting on page 9 of the solicitation. This Quality Control requirement is intended to ensure the contractor is verifying cleaning requirement on a daily basis.

3. Can we contact Susan Hawkins?

- Susan Hawkins is the current contractor. There is no requirement to prevent contractors to contact Mrs. Hawkins.

4. Maintenance – what can the contractor repair?

- In accordance with paragraph 1.12 – Safety and Maintenance Problems - all repairs should be reported to the contracting officer. The Forest Service will address and correct the problem.

5. Will the contractor have the option to repair items?

- No, this is not a maintenance contract and therefore the contractor should not be doing any repair of the facilities.

6. Who orders supplies?

- Government provided supplies will be ordered by the government and Contractor provided supplies shall be ordered by the contractor

7. How many bids before us?

- All bids have not been received or evaluated. After the solicitation closes on 2/6/14 the government will conduct evaluations of the quotes received. After Award is made the awardee and contract value will be reported on the FBO website and more specific information will be reported on the Federal Procurement Documentation System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG).

8. How many times to wax the floors?

- Item 5.1.2.3 – Floor Wax Application indicates it will be done a minimum of a quarterly basis