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FA301621R0031 HOOD & DUCT CLEANING SERVICES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A)

Question 1. Require more pictures and exclamation of distance from the work truck to each one of the hoods

Response: There are 65 buildings included in this requirement. It is not feasible to provide pictures of all the systems and they are not readily available. The contractor will be allowed to park near the kitchen door (for the majority of the buildings) which will reduce the distance form their work truck to the hood/duct system.

Question 2. Pictures of the hood system behind the filters

Response: These pictures are not available. The pictures cannot be taken while the kitchen is operational for the safety of the CORs due to hot griddle tops and the mission of the kitchen staff would have to stop for this to occur.

Question 3. Diagrams of the exhaust shafts on each of the hood systems

Response: We do not have the diagrams.

Question 4. Pictures of the exhaust fans on the rooftops of each of the exhaust systems

Response: Please see response to item #1 regarding pictures.

Question 5. Knowledge of water access for each location

Response: Each hood/duct system is located in a kitchen. The contractor will have access to water from the sink as long as the kitchen staff is not washing dishes. That is why scheduling service after active hours is crucial

Question 6. What other lines items on Standard Form 1449 should be updated by the Contractor submitting the bid proposal for Exhaust Hood & Duct Cleaning opportunity, FA301621R0031?

Response: Contractors must follow the instruction at follow the guidelines at 52-212-1 Addenda, Instructions to Offerors on page 60 thru 64 and 52-212-2 Addenda pg 66 thru 68.

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