FA303019RA005001_Questions_and_Answers_20190923.pdf

09/23/2019 Questions and Answers

Q1 Site Visit (walkthrough) and date and time for question submittals?

A1 See clause 5352.215-9001 added to Section L.

Q2 Who is the incumbent, contract number?

A2 The incumbent contractor is Zero Waste Solutions, Inc. on FA303014C0003.

Q3 Is there a union agreement in place?

A3 See the attachment titled WDNo=CBA-2019-12570_R4.pdf

Q4 Blanket Agreement in place?

A4 No blanket purchase agreement is in place or contemplated.

Q5 Has the scope changed?

A5 Yes, periodic maintenance services were reduced significantly and facility cleaning was increased.

Q6 What's the value base plus all options, and extensions?

A6 The base and exercised options value of FA303014C0003 is $3,344,794.89.

Q7 Who handles the trash and recycle?

A7 See Performance Work Statement for the contractor's responsibilities for trash. Paragraph

3.6 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal and other paragraphs throughout the PWS.

Q8 How many restrooms, windows, break rooms, toilets, and mirrors?

A8 Quantities of restrooms, windows, breakrooms, toilets, and mirrors are not listed. See Appendix B1 for Estimated Square Footage and Cleaning Levels and Appendix B2 for Estimated Square Footage Periodic Floor per building.

Q9 Carpet, tile, grout percentages?

A9 Percentages of carpet, tile and grout are not calculated. See Appendix B1 for Estimated Square Footage and Cleaning Levels and Appendix B2 for Estimated Square Footage Periodic Floor per building.

Q10 What's the estimated value for the project?

A10 The value of FA303014C0003 is $3,344,794.89.

Q11 What was the current contract set aside?

A11 FA303014C0003 was competitive 8(a) set-aside.

Q12 What was the previous price for the solicitation?

A12 The value of FA303014C0003 is $3,344,794.89.

Q13 What is the current monthly or annual contract amount for the above-referenced solicitation for basewide custodial services at Goodfellow AFB, Texas?

A13 The value of FA303014C0003 is $3,344,794.89 with a monthly amount of $56,867.04 and an annual value of $682,404.48.

Q14 Are there any significant changes between the current scope of work and that provided in the solicitation above?

A14 Yes, periodic maintenance services were reduced significantly and facility cleaning was increased.

Q15 Can we get a spreadsheet with all the facilities square footage?

A15 See Appendix B1 for Estimated Square Footage and Cleaning Levels and Appendix B2 for Estimated Square Footage Periodic Floor per building.

Q16 Paragraph 1.1.5 of the ITO contemplates submission of proposal information via encrypted email, while paragraph 1.2.7 makes clear that hardcopy binders and a CD/DVD are required. Can you please confirm the proper required format for submission of the proposal?

A16 Paragraph 1.1.5 Communications of the ITO is amended to reference exchanges and clarifications. Paragraph 1.2.7 shows the proper required format for submission of the proposal is hardcopy binders with a CD/DVD. The submission must include a complete electronic version of the proposal on CD/DVD. The proposal cannot be submitted via encrypted mail because higher security on Air Force networks will prevent receipt of attachments. See the changes marked AMENDED in the addendum to the Instructions to Offerors.

Q17 Section 2 of the ITO specifies that Price Volume 1 is limited to 20 pages. However, it would appear that submitting the required SF 1449 (1 page), Schedule (11 pages) Section 6 Bid Schedule (5 pages) and Appendix E Modification to Service Levels (5 pages) will exceed the 20 page limitation. Also, it would appear that the SBA certification letter and offer's reps/certs, POC and valid 120 day period for offers need to be included within the 20 page limit. Therefore, would you please consider amending the page limit to 25 pages?

A17 The page limit for Price Volume I is increased to thirty-five (35) pages. See the changes marked AMENDED in the addendum to the Instructions to Offerors

Q18 Regarding PWS paragraph 1.1.5, can you please confirm that there is no desk-side trash service required under Levels 1-3 facilities?

A18 Confirmed, desk-side trash service is not required under Levels 1-3 facilities.

Q19 Regarding PWS paragraphs 1.2.3 and 1.5.2, can you please confirm that there is no requirement to provide or stock feminine hygiene products?

A19 Confirmed, providing or stocking feminine hygiene products is not required. Only the can liners for the containers for the disposal of hygiene products in restroom stalls must be provided.

Q20 Regarding PWS paragraphs 3.1 and following, please confirm that the contractor will not be permitted to maintain an office or storage on base? This includes no laydown areas for an office trailer, or over-night parking for contractor vehicles?

A20 Confirmed, the contractor will not be permitted to maintain an office or storage on base. A laydown area for an office trailer will not be provided. Over-night parking for contractor vehicles will not be permitted.