Atch 5 - Vendor Questions_Government Answers - Updated 12Nov24.pdf

29 October 2024Rev.5 – updated 12November24

FA860125Q0008 – Vendor Questions and Government Answers

1. Question: Are elevators included in the floor maintenance services?

Government Answer: Yes, 1 elevator

2. Question: Are there any carpets?

Government Answer: No

3. Question: How do we clean the cement floors?

Government Answer: Sweep and Mop

4. Question: Is the vendor required to move any equipment/items during the floor maintenance service?

Government Answer: No, vendor is not required to move any equipment/items.

5. Question: Where can the vendor store their equipment during the floor maintenance services?

Government Answer: 2nd floor janitor closet which supplies a sink/hose/hot&cold water.

6. Question: How long does the vendor have to complete the floor maintenance services each year?

Government Answer: Vendor has five (5) consecutive days to perform and complete floor maintenance services in Building 70. Services are to be performed evenings and weekends.

7. Question: When is the floor maintenance services needed in Building 70 and what is the duration of the contract?

Government Answer: Building 70, floor maintenance services are needed in by 31 March 2025, 31 March 2026, 31 March 2027, 31 March 2028, 31 March 2029. The contract will include one (1) base year plus four (4) one-year options.

8. Question: Are the bathrooms included in the floor maintenance services?

Government Answer: Yes, bathrooms are included.

9. Question: Who was the last incumbent? What was the total amount for the previous contract?

Government Answer: Prior contract number is: FA8601-19-P-A073

10. Question: Is there a current incumbent?

Government Answer: No, prior contract expired.

11. Question: Is this a new requirement?

Government Answer: No.

12. Question: Will the government be tax exempt? If so, what documents will be provided?

Government Answer: Yes. A tax-exempt certificate can be provided but it is also written into the contract clause.

13. Question: Are there any special requirements for access to the facility?

Government Answer: Yes. The doors to Building 70 remain locked. You will be escorted in and then released to perform the function of the contract. Someone will be in the building at all times.

14. Question: I would like to confirm if subcontracting is permitted for this project?

Government Answer: Quotes received that include subcontracting shall follow clause FAR 52.219- 14, Limitations on Subcontracting, guidelines.

15. Question: Will furniture have to be removed by vendor?

Government Answer: All furniture will be removed prior to floor maintenance service. Whatever is not moved, vendor will go around to perform service.

16. Question: Do we apply wax on Antistatic Floors?

Government Answer: NO

17. How many stairwells and what type of flooring maintenance is needed in the stairwells?

Government Answer: There are two (2) Cement floor stairwells and one (1) tiled stairwell. Sweep and mop only.

18. Question: Are the bathroom floors waxed and what is the appropriate cleaner for the floor type?

Government Answer: Yes, they are waxed and the previous vendor used “Balance”.

19. Question: Does the water and drain work in the janitor closet?

Government Answer: Yes, vendor will have access to both water and working drain.

20. Question: Does vendor have to use products approved by the AFPET Customer?

Government Answer: No, vendor can use any products as long as they conform to the type of flooring listed within the Performance Work Statement.

21. Question: Can you wax rooms with Anti-static flooring?

Government Answer: No. Please follow the guidelines for the Anti-static flooring as described in the Performance Work Statement.

22. Question: What is the timeline for the service and what times during the day does this service need to be performed?

Government Answer: The floor maintenance service will be needed on or around 31 March 2025 and the service shall be completed in the evenings or a weekend and must be scheduled by the vendor ahead of time.

23. Question: If there is tape or caution tape found on the floor, can it be removed by the vendor?

Government Answer: Yes, it can be removed by vendor and will be replaced (after service is completed) by Customer.

24. Question: Please provide the previous contract total amount.

Government Answer: Please see website www.FPDS.gov and enter prior contract number (FA860119PA073) into ezSearch, Click on (View), Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value) provides the contract total amount.

25. Question: Will there by any other Site Visits/Walk throughs for this requirement before award?

Government Answer: No.

26. Questions: Will the building be empty while the work is in session?

Government Answer: There will be an appointed government official present during the entire floor maintenance service as vendors must have an escort. All areas will be cleared of working personnel during the servicing.

27. Question: What is the approximate square footage of areas needing:

a. VCT treatment

b. Anti-static flooring

c. Concrete/epoxy Government Answer: Estimate that each of those locations represent a third of the overall square footage that’s required.

28. Question: The areas on the floor plan not color-coded are to be left alone, correct? Or are they to be broom swept/mopped?

Government Answer: Yes – Left alone, only need to enter room 122 for the small area in front of the sink.

29. Question: Please clarify the extent of floor area that requires waxing within the specified maintenance scope?

Government Answer: The floor type/finish is added to a new schematic (See Atch 3 - Building 70 - Floor Plan dated 12Nov24).

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