Q_ _A's_for_AG-32SD-RFQ-15-MD15_(8-6-2015).pdf

RFQ: AG-32SD-RFQ-15-MD15

Janitorial Services

USDA, ARS, PA

Grassland, Soil and Water Research Laboratory Temple, TX

Questions & Answers

8/4/2015

1. Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number AG32SDRFQ15MD15 contain requirements similar to a current contract?

This is a new requirement. The last contract was issued over 6 years ago.

2. Who’s the current vendor and what’s the contract value?

The current contract is issued as an interim month to month just until the now contract is issued. The amount is $1,740/mo. Rising Star Resource Development Corp. from Dallas, TX.

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3. Who is the incumbent?

See Question 2 above.

4. What is the annual value of the existing contract?

See Question 2 above.

5. What is the precise location of the work? The documents show Temple, TX; Tempe, TX and Woodward, OK.

USDA, ARS, PA, Grassland, Soil and Water Research Laboratory is located at 808 Blackland Road, Temple, TX 76502. This change will be posted as an Amendment to the solicitation.

6. Buildings 5 and 12 are apparently included. What is their size?

Bldg. 5 Restroom is approximately 100 sf and also includes empting trash containers in 6 other areas of the Bldg. Bldg. 12 restrooms are approximately 244 sf. This change will be posted as an Amendment to the solicitation.

8/6/2015

7. I was wondering if there are any special requirements for the site visit next Thursday, August 13, 2015. Will you require the personal information of the visitors in order to create day passes? And what is the best entrance to use if we are coming from Austin?

There is only one entrance. Once you go through the gate just follow the signs for the USDA, ARS. There are no special requirements for the site visit.