15-R-0005-A0002_-_Custodial_QnA.pdf

FA3022-15-R-0005-A0002 – Contractor Q&A

FA3022-15-R-0005 – BASE CUSTODIAL SERVICES – Contractor Q & A

NOTES:

*There are no anticipated modifications to proposal submission requirements (i.e. page count, formatting).

*Questions regarding comparison of this requirement’s workload to past contract(s) are deemed irrelevant, as this solicitation represents a stand-alone requirement.

Q1) Will a storage facility be provided for bulk janitorial supplies and equipment? If yes, where would the storage area be located?

A1) See PWS paragraph 3.1.

Q2) Will the contractor vehicles be allowed to park overnight on base near the provided office location?

A2) Yes, parking spaces are available

Q3) Is teaming allowed for this award? Do teaming partner have size limitation?

A3) See Solicitation Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-1, Item 3.4.2 (p.88). Also, consult your servicing SBA office for proper definitions and guidelines regarding Teaming Arrangements

Q4) Can the successful contractor utilize Golf Carts for transportation on board Columbus AFB?

A4) According to Columbus AFB Transportation, golf carts are allowed on the flightline only at Columbus AFB.

Q5) Is exterior Window Cleaning for the Control Tower required by this Contract?

A5) See PWS paragraph 1.3.3.

Q6) Can you provide a list of Facilities requiring service on Weekends?

A6) See paragraph 4.0. inclusive

Q7) Can the Contractor purchase fuel for Vehicles at the Base PX Gas Station?

A7) The proper channel to purchase fuel for contract vehicles is off base.

Q8) Where is the Auxiliary Landing Field Located?

A8) Shuqualak, MS

Q9) Reference Appendix C- Floor Plans. Floor Plans are not included in Appendix C. The Appendix says “[Make floor plans available for each facility on contract with cleaned areas highlighted]” Please provide floor plans for all buildings as stated in Appendix C A9) Floor plans will be available upon contract award.

Q10) Is there a Collective Bargaining Agreement that will be applicable to subject contract?

A10) No

Q11) Although a Wage Determination is provided, an existing Presidential Executive Order places all Federal Contractor/Employee minimum wage at $10.10 per hour. Which wage amount do we use for this proposal, the WD provided or the President’s Executive Order wage?

A11) If the WD rate exceeds $10.10, then the higher rate applies (ref. FAR Clause 52.222-55).

Q12) How far is the RSU/RCS that requires Sat Services only from the main base?

A12) The main base RCU/RCS’s are the requirement for Saturday. See PWS paragraph 4.1.2.1.1.

Q13) How many RSU/RCSs are there?

A13) See Appendix B Cleaning Level 2 - Basic

Q14) How far is the Shuqualak Auxiliary Field from the main base?

A14) Exact distance can be calculated using online tools (e.g. Google Earth, MapQuest)

Q15) How many buildings require services at Shuqualak Auxiliary Field?

A15) See Appendix B Cleaning Level 2 - Basic

Q16) Ref. PWS 1.5.2.1--What CLIN do you desire the costs of replacement dispensers to be included in?

A16) Contractors may bid as they deem appropriate

Q17) Ref. PWS 1.5.2.1--Are Tissue, Towel, and Soap dispensers installed in all Restrooms at this time?

A17) All restrooms have dispensers.

Q18) Ref. PWS 1.5.2.1--How many dispensers are replaced annually?

A18) Contractor furnished dispensers are replaced when faulty or broken.

Q19) Ref. PWS 1.5.2.1--Who actually repairs/replaces dispensers, the Contractor or the Government?

A19) In accordance with PWS paragraph 1.5.2.1., the contractor is responsible for all dispensers.

Q20) Ref. PWS 1.5.2.1--Are the dispensers presently installed Generic or are they proprietary to a specific brand of product?

A20) Currently, the dispensers are Kimberly Clark Professional.

K-C PROFESSIONAL* MOD* Coreless JRT Jr. Bathroom Tissue Dispenser CODE 34832 Kimberly-Clark Professional* Cassette Skin Care Dispenser CODE 92145 Kimberly-Clark Professional* Sanitouch* Hard Roll Towel Dispenser CODE 09990

Q21) Ref. Addendum to 52.208-9 Can you provide the name and number of the Ability One company that presently provides these supplies for use at Columbus AFB?

A21) There is no specific agency POC for these requirements

Q22) Will the new contractor be able to hire the current cleaning staff if they do not want to be displaced?

A22) Contractors can and should retain incumbent staff where appropriate (ref. FAR Clause 52.222-17 as included in the Solicitation)

Q23) How many floors are in each facility?

A23) Most facilities that require cleaning are ground level only, however, five facilities are two stories, one facility is three stories, and one facility is eight stories.

Q24) What is the count of restroom dispensers and are contractors required to furnish or replace dispensers?

A24)There are approximately 200 soap dispensers, 180 paper towel dispensers, and 240 tissue paper dispensers. In accordance with PWS paragraph 1.5.2.1., the contractor is responsible for all dispensers.

Q25) What is the square footage of the window glass to be cleaned for exterior and interior?

A25) Windows to be cleaned consists of approximately 3,000 sf

Q26) Ref. Solicitation, pp. 83-84--Are all 40 pages of the bid schedule considered a continuation of the SF1449 and therefore not included in the page count?

A26) The SF1449 document itself has no bearing on page limitations/requirements (i.e. SF1449 doesn’t count against the number of pages allowed).

Q27) Is the FAR report from SAM.gov required in order to support the representations and certifications, and if so, would the Government please increase the page count limitation for Volume I – Price Proposal?

A27) FAR 52.212-3, as included by Full Text in the Solicitation, should be completed within the SF1449 document itself and submitted as part of vendor proposal. NOTE: The SF1449 document itself has no bearing on page limitations/requirements.

Q28) Ref. Solicitation, Page 88--Would the Government please clarify whether the Signature Letter described in section 3.4.1 and the teaming arrangement documentation described in section 3.4.2 would be placed in Volume I, Price Proposal, or Volume II, Technical Proposal?

A28) Any documents not relating to price should be included with technical proposal.

Q29) Ref. Solicitation, Page 88--Would the Government please clarify whether an established Mentor/Protégé joint venture company already performing multiple contracts, and being the joint venture company proposing on this requirement is included in the definition of a Teaming Arrangement?

A29) Consult your servicing SBA office for proper definitions and guidelines regarding Teaming Arrangements.