Attachment 11-Consolidated Vendor(QA) Log.pdf
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- Kitchen Hoods and Ducts Cleaning
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This is a Questions and Answers document addressing vendor inquiries regarding a hood and dryer vent cleaning contract solicitation. The document clarifies key requirements and operational details for prospective bidders.
Vendors must bid on cleaning quantities per building as specified in the Performance Work Statement and Bid Schedule, with no requirement for specific hood dimensions and duct footage prior to bidding. General guidance indicates hoods range from 4' x 4' to 5' x 19' with ducts approximately 10 feet in length. For Buildings 140 and 212, there is one dryer duct unit in Building 140 and two in Building 212, each with approximately 20 linear feet of duct work. Special equipment requirements are limited to Building 414, which requires a lift for annual dryer vent cleaning. Certification requirements are specified in Paragraph 1.2 of the PWS, with C-Det identified as the only nationally recognized certification for dryer vents. Specific cleaning schedules and acceptable time windows are detailed in Paragraph 5.3 of the PWS, referencing Monday through Thursday availability. No previous contractor dimensions or recorded specifications are available for reference, and vendors should rely on the PWS and Bid Schedule for accurate pricing development.
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1. Since the Q&A confirms that specific hood dimensions and duct footage are required for accurate pricing but will not be provided in the PWS, is there any possibility of a brief makeup walkthrough early next week? Alternatively, could the incumbent's previously recorded dimensions be released to all vendors?
Answer. The are no recorded dimensions from the previous contractor. Specific hood dimensions and duct footage are not a requirement for accurate pricing. The contractor needs to bid on the quantity per building as stated in the PWS & Bid Schedule. As a General Note Hoods ranges from 4’ x 4’ to 5’ x 19’ and duct are approximately 10’.
19. For Buildings 140 and 212 listed in Appendix C of the PWS, no dryer duct quantities are provided. Please provide the linear footage or room counts for dryer duct cleaning at these two facilities.
Corrected answer for Question 19.
Answer: Yes, there are 1 in Bldg.140 and 2 in Bldg. 212. There are approximately 20 linear feet.
2. Is there any special equipment required to clean the facilities? ( i.e. lift) If so what buildings.
Answer: Yes only bldg. 414 requires a lift for the dryer vents annually
3. Are you accepting all grease exhaust and dryer vent certifications? Certified hood and Duct cleaners' association or Phil Ackard and C-det certification for dryers. I did not see and dryer certification required. A C-Det is the only nationally recognized certification for dryer vents
Answer: Para 1.2. in PWS specified what certification is required.
4. Do you have specific times when the facilities need to be cleaned and is it any day Monday thru Thursday?
Answer: Refer to Para. 5.3 in the PWS.
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