GS06P10GXD0049 Iowa City Davenport Janitorial Solicitation.pdf

GS-06P-10-GX-D-0049

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: GS-06P-10-GX-D-0049

SERVICE: CUSTODIAL AND RELATED SERVICES

LOCATION(S): U.S. Federal Building and Post Office

400 South Clinton Street

Iowa City, Iowa and

U.S. Courthouse

131 East Fourth Street

Davenport, Iowa

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: June 23, 2010

OFFER RECEIPT DATE/TIME: July 23, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. CST

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, COPYING, DISSEMINATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION TO

UNAUTHORIZED USERS IS PROHIBITED. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. PROPERLY DESTROY DOCUMENTS WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED.

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NOTICE CONCERNING SOLICITATION

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’S MISSION

GSA's mission is to use expertise to provide innovative solutions for our customers in support of their missions and by so doing foster an effective, sustainable, and transparent government for the American people

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (APP)

The General Services Administration (GSA), as a Federal procuring agency, is required to procure and use products containing post-consumer content (recycled material) by the Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act (RCRA), Section 6002, Executive Order (EO) 13101, "Greening the Government Through

Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition‖ and EO 13148, ―Greening the Government thru

Leadership in Environmental Management.‖ EO 13101 also requires Federal agencies to procure and use environmentally preferable and bio-based products. RCRA Section 6002, EO 13101 and Office of

Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Letter 92-4 require Federal agencies to develop and implement an

Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) to facilitate the procurement of these products.

FAR 23.7 require consideration of environmental factors when purchasing products and services.

Note that FAR 4.303 and FAR 52.204-4 require double sided printing on recycled paper for all reports required by this contract. Also, note FAR 52.223-10, which encourages vendors to practice waste reduction.

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The Contracting Officer (CO) must accept a completed Quality Control Plan (QCP) prior to the notice to proceed. The QCP will be specific to the contract specification and location(s) in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the solicitation. QCP will be necessary 60 days prior to option effective date with 30 days for acceptance by COR.

PERFORMANCE BASED SPECIFICATION

This is a performance-based solicitation. The Government’s requirements are expressed in the form of the minimum quality standard to be met. The Contractor is to determine the optimal work schedule, resource allocations and performance methods. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you review the complete solicitation so that you are aware of all the terms and conditions.

SHALL vs. MUST

Throughout this solicitation, the terms ―shall‖ and ―must‖ are used. ―Shall‖ and ―must‖ denote the imperative. They indicate an obligation to act. In this solicitation, and any resulting contract, ―shall‖ and

―must‖ have the same meaning.

VISIT THE BUILDINGS

Offerors should visit both buildings and become familiar with existing conditions, examine all contract documents relating to this work, and become fully informed as to the extent and character of the work required. Offerors shall determine any conditions that affect the work and make a thorough site investigation before submitting an offer. Submittal of an offer shall be evidence the offeror has complied with all of the foregoing. No allowances will be made for failure to avail oneself of such information.

See Section L, item L.3, INSPECTION OF FACILITY.

THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS ISSUED AS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

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Note: Offerors are required to submit their proposal bid to the General Services Administration, Regional Office, Office of Business & Support Service, 1500 East Bannister Road, Room 1161, Kansas City, Missouri 64131-3088, no later than 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time on July 23, 2010.

The information collection requirements contained in this solicitation/contract, that are not required by regulation, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork

Reduction Act and assigned OMB control no. 3090-163.

NOTE: All offerors may be subject to a security checkpoint when entering the Bannister Federal

Complex, 1500 E. Bannister Rd., Kansas City, MO. If you hand carry your proposal, please note your proposal is due in the Office of Business and Support Services no later than the date and time specified in this solicitation. Be aware it is your responsibility to ensure your proposal is received in the Office of

Business and Support Services on time. Security Officers at the check point will NOT hand carry your proposal to the Office. All proposals, modifications and withdrawals are subject to FAR 52.214-7 and

52.215-10. Late proposals will NOT be considered.

Submit questions to: shannon.thomas@gsa.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. CST on July 9, 2010.

mailto:shannon.thomas@gsa.gov

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 3/2005)

Previous Edition Is Not Usable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1.REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 174

Offeror to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 6PSI-10-0008

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

October 1, 2010 GS-06P-10-GX-D-0049 June 23, 2010

7. FOR SOLICITATION A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/local time

LOCAL TIME

INFORMATION CALL: Shannon Thomas (816) 926-1885 July 23, 2010

2:00 p.m. CST

9. ISSUED BY

CODE 6PMC 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS 11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINATION UNLESS

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

UNRESTRICTED BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SET-ASIDE: 100 % FOR 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

CONTRACT SERVICES BRANCH (6PMC) SMALL BUSINESS UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

1500 E BANNISTER ROAD, ROOM 2101 HUBZONE SM. BUSINESS

BUSINSESS

13b. RATING

KANSAS CITY, MO 64131 8(A)

NAICS: 561720

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

SIZE STANDARD: 16.5 million RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE 6PSI 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 6PMC

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

IOWA FIELD OFFICE (6PSI) CONTRACT SERVICES BRANCH (6PMC)

210 WALNUT ST, ROOM 165 1500 E. BANNISTER ROAD, ROOM 2101

DES MOINES, IA 50309 KANSAS CITY, MO 64131

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE BCFA

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

FINANCE DIVISION

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BRANCH (BCFA)

Attn: P.O. BOX 17181

E-Mail: FT. WORTH, TX 76102-0181

DUNS #:

TELEPHONE NO. FAX #:

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

19., 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B, SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

(Attach Additional Sheet as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt.Use Only)

SEE EACH INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY/TASK ORDER

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 3 COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE.

CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED

ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER DATED . YOUR OFFER ON

SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

Peggy Cobb

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM………………………………………….……………………………1

A.1 Standard Forms…………………………………………………………………...…………………………..1

B. SERVICES, ORDERING AND PRICES………………………………………………………………………6

B.1 Description of Services…………………………………………………...…………………………………..6

C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK…………………………………………..32

C.1 Definitions………………...………………………………………………………………………………...32

C.1.0 General Program……………………………………………………………..……………………….32

C.1.0.0 Above Standard Services…………………………………………………………32 C.1.0.1 Acceptance………………………………………………………………………..32 C.1.0.2 Approval…………………………………………………………………………..32 C.1.0.3 Building…………………………………………………………………………...32 C.1.0.4 Contracting Officer (CO)…………………………………………………………32 C.1.0.5 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)……………………………………..32 C.1.0.6 Contractor…………………………………………………………………………32 C.1.0.7 Environmentally Preferable………………………………………………………32 C.1.0.8 Green Cleaning…………………………………………………………………...32 C.1.0.9 Custodial………………………………………………………………………….33 C.1.0.10 Modification………………………………………………………………………33 C.1.0.11 Ordering Official………………………………………………………………….33 C.1.0.12 Product Preference………………………………………………………………..33 C.1.0.13 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)……………………………………33 C.1.0.14 Quality Control Program (QCP)………………………………………………….33 C.1.0.15 Performance Based Service Contracting…………………………………………33 C.1.0.16 Service Calls……………………………………………………………………...33 C.1.0.17 Standard Services…………………………………………………………………33 C.2 Objectives and Scope…………………………………………………………………………………….33 C.2.0 Cleaning Hours………………………………………………………………………………….34 C.2.1 Building Information Data Sheet Estimates…………………………………………………….34 C.2.2 The Contractor Shall…………………………………………………………………………….34 C.3 Green Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………………………..34 C.4 Standard Services………………………………………………………………………………………...35

C.4.0 Interior

C.4.0.0 Performance Standards…………………………………………………………...35 C.4.0.1 Floor Care………………………………………………………………………...35 C.4.0.2 Carpet and Rugs………………………………………………………………….36 C.4.0.3 Floor Mats and Runners………………………………………………………….37 C.4.0.4 Restrooms, Shower Rooms, Locker Rooms, Break Rooms, Common Areas, and

Holding Cells……………………………………………………………………...37 C.4.0.5 Fixtures……………………………………………………………………………37 C.4.0.6 Surfaces…………………………………………………………………………...38 C.4.0.7 Walls……………………………………………………………………………...38 C.4.0.8 High Cleaning…………………………………………………………………….38 C.4.0.9 Trash, Wastebaskets, and Ash Receptacles………………………………………38 C.4.0.10 Recycables………………………………………………………………………..38 C.4.0.11 Elevator, Escalators, and Stairways………………………………………………38 C.4.0.12 Plate Glass………………………………………………………………………...39 C.4.0.13 Window Washing…………………………………………………………………39 C.4.0.14 Blinds,Shades, and Coverings (Not including Drapes, Curtains, and Unique

Coverings)………………………………………………………………………...39 C.4.0.15 Policing…………………………………………………………………………...39 C.4.0.16 Concessions……………………………………………………………………….39 C.4.0.17 Postal Space………………………………………………………………………39 C.4.0.18 Court and Jury Rooms……………………………………………………………41

C.4.1 Exterior……………………………………………………………………………………….41 C.4.1.0 Performance Standards…………………………………………………………...41

C.4.1.1 Plate Glass………………………………………………………………………...42 C.4.1.2 Window Washing…………………………………………………………………42 C.4.1.3 Canopies…………………………………………………………………………..42 C.4.1.4 Hard Surface Areas……………………………………………………………….42 C.4.1.5 Ash Receptacles and Trash Containers…………………………………………...42 C.4.1.6 Surfaces (signs, vending machines, tables, etc.)………………………………….42 C.4.1.7 Parking Structures, Parking Lot(s), maneuver Areas, and LLV Lot……………..42 C.4.1.8 Excrement Removal (Human, avian and rodent)………………………………...42 C.4.1.9 Policing Outside Areas…………………………………………………………...43

C.4.2 Snow and Ice Removal……………………………………………………………………….43 C.4.3 Grounds Maintenance………………………………………………………………………...44

C.4.3.0 Grounds Maintenance Services…………………………………………………...44 C.4.3.1 Trees and Shrubs………………………………………………………………….44 C.4.3.2 Mulching………………………………………………………………………….44 C.4.3.3 Mowing and Edging………………………………………………………………44 C.4.3.4 Leaf Removal……………………………………………………………………..44 C.4.3.5 Over Seeding, Dethatching, and Plugging………………………………………..45 C.4.3.6 Fertilization……………………………………………………………………….45 C.4.3.7 Flowerbeds and Plants……………………………………………………………45 C.4.3.8 Soil and Ground Cover…………………………………………………………...45 C.4.3.9 Fence Lines……………………………………………………………………….45 C.4.3.10 Weeds……………………………………………………………………………..45 C.4.3.11 Irrigation…………………………………………………………………………..45 C.4.3.12 Watering…………………………………………………………………………..45 C.4.3.13 Adjust, Clean, and Set Automatic Controllers……………………………………46 C.4.3.14 Integrated Pest Management Plan………………………………………………...46 C.4.3.15 Plant Replacements……………………………………………………………….46

C.4.4 Addition and Deletion of Space…

C.5 Above Standard Services………………………………………………………………………………...47 C.5.0 Carpet Extraction……………………………………………………………………………..…47 C.5.1 Stripping and Finishing…………………………………………………………………………47 C.5.2 Window Washing……………………………………………………………………………….47 C.5.3 Blinds, Shades and Coverings………………………………………………………………….48 C.5.4 Tree Thinning…………………………………………………………………………………..48 C.5.5 Government Furnished Trees and Plants (Planted in Ground or Planters)……………………..48 C.5.6 Snow and Ice Removal for Areas Requiring Heavy Equipment……………………………….48 C.5.7 Parking Lot Sweep and Sand Removal…………………………………………………………49 C.6 Service Calls……………………………………………………………………………………………..49 C.7 Communication Plan…………………………………………………………………………………….49 C.8 Trash and Solid Waste Disposal and Removal………………………………………………………….49 C.8.0 Extent of Work………………………………………………………………………………….50 C.8.1 Solid Waste Records and Reports……………………………………………………………….50 C.9 Recycling………………………………………………………………………………………………...50 C.9.0 Extent of Work………………………………………………………………………………….51 C.9.1 Recyclable Materials Disposition……………………………………………………………….51 C.9.2 Recycling Containers……………………………………………………………………………52 C.9.3 Recycables………………………………………………………………………………………52 C.9.4 The Contractor Shall……………………………………………………………………………52 C.9.5 Restriction on Use………………………………………………………………………………52 C.9.6 Recycling Records and Reports…………………………………………………………………52 C.10 Integrated Pest Management Plan………………………………………………………………………..53 C.10.0 Preventive Pest Maintenance………………………………………………………………… C.10.1 Initial Pest Assessment………………………………………………………………………….53 C.10.2 Recommendations and Eradication and Control………………………………………………..54 C.10.3 General…………………………………………………………………………………………..54 C.10.4 Pest Included and Excluded……………………………………………………………………..54 C.10.5 Pest Control Plan………………………………………………………………………………..54 C.10.6 Pesticide Application……………………………………………………………………………55

C.10.7 Structural and Procedural Recommendations…………………………………………………...55 C.10.8 Record Keeping…………………………………………………………………………………55 C.10.9 Manner and Time to Conduct Service…………………………………………………………..55 C.10.10 Pest Control…………………………………………………………………………………….55 C.10.11 Safety and Health………………………………………………………………………………56 C.11 Quality Control Plan (QCP) C.12 Cleaning Schedules…………………………………………………………………………………… C.13 Communication Requirements…………………………………………………………………………...57 C.14 Federal Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………57

C.15 Submittals Chart (Contractor Deliverables)……………………………………………………………..60

D. PACKAGING & MARKING………………………………………………………………………………….61

E. INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE…………………………………………………………………………….62

E.1 FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of services-Fixed Price

F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE………………………………………………………………………...63

F.1 Place of Performance F.2 Term of Contract…………………………………………………………………………………………63

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA…………………………………………………………………...64

G.1 Role of Government Personnel in Contract Administration……………………………………………..64 G.1.0 Contracting Officer (CO)………………………………………………………………………..64 G.1.1 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)…………………………………………………...64 G.1.2 Facilities Operation Specialists (FOS)/Quality Assurance Inspectors (QAI)…………………..65 G.2 Partnering for Quality……………………………………………………………………………………65 G.2.0 Partnering………………………………………………………………………………………..65 G.3 Payment………………………………………………………………………………………………….65

G.3.0 Submission of Invoices………………………………………………………………………….66 G.3.1 Invoice Requirements…………………………………………………………………………...66 G.3.2 GSAM 552.232-77 Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card……………….67 G.3.3 Payment by Credit Card…………………………………………………………………………67 G.3.4 GSAM 552.232-71 Adjusting Payments………………………………………………………..67 G.3.5 Withholding for Non-submission of Work Schedules…………………………………………..67 G.3.6 GSAM 552.232-72 Final Payments……………………………………………………………..68

G.4 Federal Holidays…………………………………………………………………………………………68

G.4.0 Federal Holidays, Unanticipated………………………………………………………………..68

G.5 Options…………………………………………………………………………………………………...68

G.5.0 GSAM 552.217-71 Notice Regarding Options…………………………………………………68 G.5.1 FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract…………………………………….68 G.5.2 FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services………………………………………………………68

G.6 Liability…………………………………………………………………………………………………..69

G.6.0 Repairs Due to Negligence or Error of Contractor……………………………………………...69 G.6.1 Contractor Liability……………………………………………………………………………..69 G.6.2 Insurance Requirement………………………………………………………………………….69 G.6.3 Criminal Liability……………………………………………………………………………….69 G.7 Subcontracting…………………………………………………………………………………………...69 G.8 Protests…………………………………………………………………………………………………...69

G.8.0 FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest……………………………………………………………….69

G.9 Perfromance……………………………………………………………………………………………...69

G.9.0 Performance Based Service Contract…………………………………………………………...69 G.9.1 Vendor Past Performance (VPP)………………………………………………………………..70 G.9.2 Performance Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………70 G.9.3 Criteria for Evaluative Performance…………………………………………………………….70

G.9.4 Failure to Perform……………………………………………………………………………….71 G.10 Contract Cancellation…………………………………………………………………………………….71 G.11 Contract Close-Out Inspection…………………………………………………………………………...71

G.12 Delivery Orders…………………………………………………………………………………………..71

H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………72

H.1 Contractor Responsibilities………………………………………………………………………………72 H.1.0 Supervisors……………………………………………………………………………………...72 H.1.1 Communication………………………………………………………………………………….72

H.1.2 Uniforms………………………………………………………………………………………...72 H.1.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)…………………………………………………………..72 H.1.4 Blood Borne Pathogens Program………………………………………………………………..72 H.1.5 Exposure Preparedness Program………………………………………………………………..72 H.1.6 Qualifications of Personnel……………………………………………………………………...72

H.1.6.1 Qualifications of Supervisory Employees…………………………………………...72 H.1.6.2 Qualifications of Other Contractor Personnel……………………………………….72

H.1.7 Miscellaneous Requirements……………………………………………………………………73 H.2 Strike Contingency Plan…………………………………………………………………………………73 H.3 Occupancy Emergency Plan (OEP)……………………………………………………………………..73

H.4 Contractor Pandemic Plan……………………………………………………………………………….74

H.5 Energy……………………………………………………………………………………………………74 H.6 Affirmative Procurement Program (APP)……………………………………………………………….74 H.7 Asbestos Awareness Training……………………………………………………………………………75

H.8 LEED…………………………………………………………………………………………………….75

H.9 Provided by the Government (Not Identified Elsewere in the Specification)…………………………...76 H.10 Security Requirements and Personal Identity Verification Procedures (Non-ClassifiedContract)……..76 H.11 Identification Credential…………………………………………………………………………………79 H.12 Escort Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………..80 H.13 Standards of Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………….80 H.14 Removal from Contract Work…………………………………………………………………………...80 H.15 Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Building Information………………………………………………..82 H.16 Recording Presence……………………………………………………………………………………...82 H.17 Government Forms………………………………………………………………………………………82 H.18 Other Contractors………………………………………………………………………………………..83 H.19 Ordinances, Taxes, Permits and Licenses……………………………………………………………….83 H.20 Discrepancy in the Specifications……………………………………………………………………….83

I. CONTRACT CLAUSES……………………………………………………………………………………….84

I.1 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items…………………………………….84 I.2 GSAM 552.212-71 Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to GSA Acquisition of Commercial

Items…………………………………………………………………………………………………….88

I.3 GSAM 552.212-72 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders Applicable to GSA Acquisition of Commercial Items………………………………………….88

I.4 FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

Commercial Items………………………………………………………………………………………..89 I.5 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference……………………………………………………...92 I.6 FAR 52.216-18 Ordering………………………………………………………………………………...93 I.7 FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations……………………………………………………………………….93 I.8 FAR 52.216-21 Requirements…………………………………………………………………………...94 I.9 Interpretation of Contract Requirements………………………………………………………………...94 I.10 Wage Determination……………………………………………………………………………………..95

I.10.0 Davenport, Iowa………………………………………………………………………………….95

I.10.1 Iowa City, Iowa…………………………………………………………………………………108

I.11 FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires……………………………………..120

J. LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS………………………………...121

J.1 Building Information Sheets……………………………………………………………………………122 J.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)………………………………………………………….128 J.3 GSA Form 1181A – Contract Inspection Report……………………………………………………….144 J.4 Quality Deficiency Notice……………………………………………………………………………...145 J.5 QASP Monthly Inspection Report……………………………………………………………………...146 J.6 COR’s Checklist for Inspections……………………………………………………………………….147

K. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF BIDDERS/OFFERORS…………………………………………………………………………………..148

L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS……………………….160

M. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD…………………………………………………………………165

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to provide custodial and other related services as described herein.

This a performance-based contract. These performance-based specifications express the Government’s requirement in the form of the minimum quality standard to be met. Offerors must determine the optional work schedule, frequency, resource allocations and performance methods. Carefully review the complete contract so that you are aware of all the terms and conditions. The terms janitorial and custodial are interchangeable within this contract. The Government may, at any time, add other building(s), equipment, or work to this contract, which will be negotiated at that time.

B.2 BID SHEETS

Iowa City

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES

0001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described herein for the base year.

10/01/10-09/30/11 12 MO $___________

BID/OFFER FOR ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES

0002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services for productive.

10/01/10-09/30/11 1 HR $___________

0003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional overtime services for productive.

10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 HR $___________

0004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional regular services for supervisor.

0005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional overtime services for supervisor.

TRASH PICKUP

0006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 JOB $___________

WINDOW WASHING (Above standard of 2 times annually) 0007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

10/01/10 – 09/30/11

0008 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

BLIND WASHING (Above Standard of 1 time annually)

0009 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

Includes removal and rehanging

CARPET SHAMPOOING (minimum of 500 sq.ft) (Above Standard of 1 time annually) 0010 Dry Method 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 SF $____________

0011 Bonneting 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 SF $____________

0012 Extraction 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 SF $____________

STRIP REFINISH FLOORS (Above Standard of 1 time annually) 0013 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 SF $____________

0014 Strip and Reseal Main Lobby Flr (Granite) 1 SF $____________

PARKING LOT SWEEP AND SAND REMOVAL (Above Standard Only) 0015 Post Office East Lot 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 JOB $____________

0016 Post Office West Lot (Swing Lot) 1 JOB $____________

10/01/10/ - 09/30/11

0017 Federal Building Upper Lot 1 JOB $____________

0018 Federal Building Lower Lot 1 JOB $____________

0019 Additional Dump Fee 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 JOB $____________

SNOW REMOVAL (Above Standard Only)

0020 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 JOB $____________

0021 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

0022 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

0023 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

0024 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

SNOW HAULING

0025 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 JOB $___________

0026 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

0027 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

0028 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

0029 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

DELIVER AND SPREAD ICEMELT

0030 Deliver and spread icemelt

NOTE: GSA will use the National Weather Service to determine the official amount of snow accumulation under the website: www.nws.noaa.gov http://www.nws.noaa.gov/

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – Option I

1001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/11-09/30/12 12 MO $___________

1002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/11-09/30/12 1 HR $___________

1003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 HR $___________

1004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

1005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

1006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 JOB $___________

WINDOW WASHING (Above Standard of 2 times annually) 1007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

10/01/11 – 09/30/12

1008 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

BLIND WASHING (Above Standard of 1 time annually)

1009 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

1010 Dry Method 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 SF $____________

1011 Bonneting 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 SF $____________

1012 Extraction 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 SF $____________

1013 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 SF $____________

1014 Strip and Reseal Main Lobby Flr (Granite) 1 SF $____________

1015 Post Office East Lot 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 JOB $____________

1016 Post Office West Lot (Swing Lot) 1 JOB $____________

10/01/11 - 09/30/12

1017 Federal Building Upper Lot 1 JOB $____________

1018 Federal Building Lower Lot 1 JOB $____________

1019 Additional Dump Fee 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 JOB $____________

1020 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 JOB $___________

1021 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

1022 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

1023 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

1024 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

1025 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

1026 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

1027 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

1028 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

1029 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

1030 Deliver and spread icemelt

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – Option II

2001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/12-09/30/13 12 MO $___________

2002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/12-09/30/13 1 HR $___________

2003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 HR $___________

2004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

2005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

2006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 JOB $___________

2007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

10/01/12 – 09/30/13

2008 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

2009 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

2010 Dry Method 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 SF $____________

2011 Bonneting 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 SF $____________

2012 Extraction 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 SF $____________

2013 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 SF $____________

2014 Strip and Reseal Main Lobby Flr (Granite) 1 SF $____________

2015 Post Office East Lot 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 JOB $____________

2016 Post Office West Lot (Swing Lot) 1 JOB $____________

10/01/12 - 09/30/13

2017 Federal Building Upper Lot 1 JOB $____________

2018 Federal Building Lower Lot 1 JOB $____________

2019 Additional Dump Fee 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 JOB $____________

2020 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 JOB $___________

2021 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

2022 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

2023 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

2024 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

2025 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

2026 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

2027 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

2028 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

2029 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

2030 Deliver and spread icemelt

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – Option III

3001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/13-09/30/14 12 MO $___________

3002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/13-09/30/14 1 HR $___________

3003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 HR $___________

3004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

3005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

3006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 JOB $___________

3007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

10/01/13 – 09/30/14

3008 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

3009 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

3010 Dry Method 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 SF $____________

3011 Bonneting 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 SF $____________

3012 Extraction 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 SF $____________

3013 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 SF $____________

3014 Strip and Reseal Main Lobby Flr (Granite) 1 SF $____________

3015 Post Office East Lot 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 JOB $____________

3016 Post Office West Lot (Swing Lot) 1 JOB $____________

10/01/13 - 09/30/14

3017 Federal Building Upper Lot 1 JOB $____________

3018 Federal Building Lower Lot 1 JOB $____________

3019 Additional Dump Fee 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 JOB $____________

3020 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 JOB $___________

3021 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

3022 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

3023 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

3024 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

3025 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

3026 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

3027 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

3028 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

3029 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

3030 Deliver and spread icemelt

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – Option IV

4001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/14-09/30/15 12 MO $___________

4002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/14-09/30/15 1 HR $___________

4003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 HR $___________

4004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

4005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

4006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 JOB $___________

STANDARD WINDOW WASHING (Above Standard of 2 times annually) 4007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

10/01/14 – 09/30/15

4008 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

4009 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

4010 Dry Method 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 SF $____________

4011 Bonneting 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 SF $____________

4012 Extraction 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 SF $____________

4013 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 SF $____________

4014 Strip and Reseal Main Lobby Flr (Granite) 1 SF $____________

4015 Post Office East Lot 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 JOB $____________

4016 Post Office West Lot (Swing Lot) 1 JOB $____________

10/01/14 - 09/30/15

4017 Federal Building Upper Lot 1 JOB $____________

4018 Federal Building Lower Lot 1 JOB $____________

4019 Additional Dump Fee 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 JOB $____________

4020 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 JOB $___________

4021 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

4022 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

4023 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

4024 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

4025 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

4026 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

4027 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

4028 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

4029 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

4030 Deliver and spread icemelt

Davenport

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES

0001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/10-09/30/11 12 MO $___________

0002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/10-09/30/11 1 HR $___________

0003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

0004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

0005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

0006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 JOB $___________

STANDARD WINDOW WASHING (Above Standard of 1 time annually) 0007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/10 – 09/30/11

0008 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________ st Floor 10/01/10 – 09/30/11

0009 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________ nd

0010 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________ rd

0011 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/10 – 09/30/11

0012 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

0013 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

0014 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

0015 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

Window sizes may vary

0016 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

Window sizes may vary

0017 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

0018 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

0019 Dry Method 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 SF $____________

0020 Bonneting 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 SF $____________

0021 Extraction 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 SF $____________

0022 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 1 SF $____________

0023 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

0024 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

0025 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

0026 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

0027 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

0028 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

0029 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

0030 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

0031 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

0032 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

0033 Deliver and spread icemelt

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – Option I

1001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/11-09/30/12 12 MO $___________

1002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/11-09/30/12 1 HR $___________

1003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

1004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

1005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

1006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 JOB $___________

STANDARD WINDOW WASHING (Above Standard of 1 time annually) 1007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/11 – 09/30/12

1008 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Floor 10/01/11 – 09/30/12

1009 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

1010 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

1011 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/11 – 09/30/12

1012 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

1013 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

1014 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

1015 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

Window sizes may vary

1016 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

1017 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

1018 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

1019 Dry Method 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 SF $____________

1020 Bonneting 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 SF $____________

1021 Extraction 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 SF $____________

1022 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 1 SF $____________

1023 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

1024 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

1025 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

1026 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

1027 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

1028 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

1029 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

1030 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

1031 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

1032 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

1033 Deliver and spread icemelt

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – Option II

2001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/12-09/30/13 12 MO $___________

2002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/12-09/30/13 1 HR $___________

2003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

2004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

2005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

2006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 JOB $___________

WINDOW WASHING (Above Standard of 1 time annually) 2007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/12 – 09/30/13

2008 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Floor 10/01/12 – 09/30/13

2009 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

2010 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

2011 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/12 – 09/30/13

2012 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

2013 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

2014 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

2015 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

Window sizes may vary

2016 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

2017 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

2018 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

2019 Dry Method 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 SF $____________

2020 Bonneting 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 SF $____________

2021 Extraction 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 SF $____________

2022 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/12 – 09/30/13 1 SF $____________

2023 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

2024 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

2025 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

2026 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

2027 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

2028 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

2029 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

2030 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

2031 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

2032 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

2033 Deliver and spread icemelt

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – Option III

3001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/13-09/30/14 12 MO $___________

3002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/13-09/30/14 1 HR $___________

3003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

3004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

3005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

3006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 JOB $___________

3007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/13 – 09/30/14

3008 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Floor 10/01/13 – 09/30/14

3009 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

3010 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

3011 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/13 – 09/30/14

3012 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

3013 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

3014 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

3015 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

Window sizes may vary

3016 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

3017 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

3018 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

3019 Dry Method 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 SF $____________

3020 Bonneting 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 SF $____________

3021 Extraction 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 SF $____________

3022 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/13 – 09/30/14 1 SF $____________

3023 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

3024 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

3025 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

3026 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

3027 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

3028 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

3029 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

3030 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

3031 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

3032 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

3033 Deliver and spread icemelt

BID/OFFER FOR STANDARD SERVICES – Option IV

4001 Quote a per month price to provide the janitorial and related services described

10/01/14-09/30/15 12 MO $___________

4002 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

10/01/14-09/30/15 1 HR $___________

4003 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

4004 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

4005 Quote a price per man-hour for additional

4006 Quote a price to provide additional trash pickups. 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 JOB $___________

4007 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/14 – 09/30/15

4008 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Floor 10/01/14 – 09/30/15

4009 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

4010 Window Washing (Interior) 1 WINDOW $___________

4011 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

Basement 10/01/14 – 09/30/15

4012 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

4013 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

4014 Window Washing (Exterior) 1 WINDOW $___________

4015 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

Window sizes may vary

4016 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

4017 Window Washing (Interior Storm Window) 1 WINDOW $___________

4018 Venetian Blind Washing 1 BLIND $___________

4019 Dry Method 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 SF $____________

4020 Bonneting 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 SF $____________

4021 Extraction 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 SF $____________

4022 Strip Refinish Floors 10/01/14 – 09/30/15 1 SF $____________

4023 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

4024 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

4025 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

4026 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

4027 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

4028 Snow fall less than 1‖ (only if ordered through COR)

4029 Snow fall 1‖ to 2.99‖

4030 Snow fall 3‖ to 5.99‖

4031 Snow fall 6‖ to 8.99‖

4032 Snow fall 9‖ to 11.99‖

4033 Deliver and spread icemelt

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DEFINITIONS

C.1.0 General Program

C.1.0.0 Above Standard Services

Above Standard Services are services not covered in the monthly price of the contract. Contractor prices include all applicable labor, materials, supplies, equipment (except as otherwise provided), supervision, and management.

C.1.0.1 Acceptance

Constitutes acknowledgment that the supplies or services conform to applicable contract quality and quantity requirements.

C.1.0.2 Approval

"Approval" means the Government has reviewed submittals, deliverables, or administrative documents

(e.g., insurance certificates, MSDS Sheets, etc.), and has determined the documents conform to contract requirements. Government approval shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with

Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

C.1.0.3 Building

A reference to ―facility‖ and ―site‖ is interchangeable with ―building‖. A man made structure or edifice which services are performed within or on the exterior of the formation and is intended to support or shelter any use or continuous occupancy.

C.1.0.4 Contracting Officer (CO)

Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules. However, the CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to authorized Government representatives.

C.1.0.5 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR) shall be appointed by letter from the CO. CORs will be the primary Government representatives for the administration of Contract, shall have proper training and experience in inspecting contracts, but will not have the authority to modify the contract.

C.1.0.6 Contractor

Reference to ―Contractor‖ throughout the SOW even for those references to subcontracted type tasks shall mean the responsibility of the contract service provider.

C.1.0.7 Environmentally Preferable

Products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, products and chemicals, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service.

C.1.0.8 Green Cleaning

Green cleaning is a planned and organized approach to cleaning that uses products and processes that go beyond simple appearance and focuses on reducing impacts on human health and the environment.

C.1.0.9 Custodial

A reference to ―custodial‖ is interchangeable with ―janitorial‖. Custodial and related services include cleaning, window washing, trash removal, recycling, landscaping, and maintaining a building or area.

C.1.0.10 Modification

Modification is a bilateral or unilateral change in the terms of a contract.

C.1.0.11 Ordering Official

Ordering Officials shall be appointed by letter from the CO. Ordering Officials will be the Government’s representative for the ordering of supplies and services.

C.1.0.12 Product Preference

Products that are identified as ―environmentally preferable‖, and bio-based will be selected over those which do not carry such designations. The following factors to consider when selecting products include:

environmental performance, cost performance, bio-based, recycled content, biodegradability, technical performance, and availability.

C.1.0.13 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

The Government’s surveillance method of monitoring and evaluating the Contractor's performance under a Performance Based Statement of Work (PBSOW).

C.1.0.14 Quality Control Program (QCP)

The Quality Control Program is a system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. Preparation of this document is the responsibility of the Contractor.

C.1.0.15 Performance Based Service Contracting

The procurement strategy that seeks to issue technical requirements that set forth outcomes for performance instead of specific requirements on how to perform the service. This strategy shifts the risk of performance to the Contractor by allowing the Contractor to design the methods of achieving desired results as defined by the performance quality standards established by the Government.

C.1.0.16 Service Calls

Service calls are considered standard service requirements, such as nonrecurring requests for rearranging of furniture in a conference room, special event support, spills, replenishing restroom supplies, etc.

C.1.0.17 Standard Services

A standard service is defined as all services that are included in the monthly price or as defined in the

Contract document. Prices are to include all applicable labor, materials, supplies, equipment (except as otherwise provided), supervision, and management.

C.2 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE

This contract is for custodial and related services with a Performance-Based Statement of Work

(PBSOW) for janitorial services for the U.S. Courthouse, 131 East Fourth Street, Davenport, Iowa and U.S. Federal Building and Post Office, 400 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa. As a performance-based contract, the requirements are stated in terms of desired results with associated quality standards. The contract shall consist of two major functional areas: standard services and above standard services.

Custodial services provided by the Contractor are arranged and oversight is provided through one or more of the following entities: GSA’s Regional Office, Service Centers, Field Offices, or Local Offices. These entities represent the Occupancy Management (formerly Property Management) organizations that have been adopted by GSA’s Regional leadership.

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, material, tools, supplies, supervision, management, and services, except as may be expressly set forth as Government furnished, and otherwise do all things necessary to or incident to, perform and provide the work efforts described in this Section C.

All references incorporated herein as Web pages (URL’s) are accurate as of June 3, 2010, and may be subject to change by their web publisher. Web pages are provided to the Contractor for additional clarity.

A change to any Web page specified in this contract does not change or alter the Contract Objectives identified above.

C.2.0 Cleaning Hours:

The performance of the cleaning shall take place between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for U.S.

Courthouse, 131 East Fourth Street, Davenport, Iowa. The hours shall not be changed unless authorized by the COR.

The performance of the cleaning shall take place between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for U.S.

Federal Building and Post Office, 400 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The hours shall not be changed unless authorized by the COR.

C.2.1 Building Information Data Sheet Estimates:

The figures contained in the Building Information Data Sheet are estimates. It is the Contractor's responsibility to notify the COR if it is believed that the information provided is incorrect.

C.2.2 The Contractor Shall

1. Be responsible to make the management and operational decisions to meet the quality standards required under this contract.

2. Use innovation, technology and other means and methods to develop and perform the most efficient cleaning services for the building.

3. Implement an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

4. Implement an effective service call system, as specified under the Special Requirements section of this contract that results in prompt, professional, and courteous resolution of tenant concerns.

5. Keep the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) informed of current status of the work being performed, provide work schedules and provide other pertinent information needed by the COR.

6. Reduce the environmental impacts of work performed under this contract by using, to the maximum extent, environmentally sound practices, processes, and products.

C.3 GREEN CLEANING

The Contractor shall use green cleaning products and processes, and shall demonstrate such capability by submitting a green cleaning plan to the COR that describes methods, materials, and equipment used under the contract. Green cleaning is a planned and organized approach to cleaning that is designed to protect the occupants and workers' health and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.