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MCALLEN SOLICITATION GS-07P-16-JU-D-7007

AMENDMENT 2

Included in Amendment 2 are:

1. Questions and Answers from Proposed Bidders

2. Revised Section L & M

3. Present McAllen Subcontracting Plan

Changes to Solicitation are as follows:

A. Under SECTION CC – Custodial and Related Services

Paragraph CC 5.1.8 – High Cleaning

THIS PARAGRAPH IS TOTALLY REMOVED AND WILL NOW ONLY

READ – “RESERVED”

Paragraph CC.12.2 - Recommendations for Pest Management and Control

THIS PARAGRAPH IS TOTALLY REMOVED AND WILL NOW ONLY

READ - “RESERVED”

THE DATE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS IS CHANGED FROM AUGUST 11, 2016

TO AUGUST 15, 2016.

Questions on McAllen Solicitation GS-07P-16-JU-D-7007

1. Reference L.5.1.2 and L.5.2.1 Is the work sheet narrative a separate item than the Figure L-1 worksheet that is required? Or are we only required to submit Figure L-1 (Management Plan Worksheet)? In section L.5.1.2 it mentions a Worksheet Narrative and that it is limited to 3 pages. Is that in addition to Figure L-1.

ANSWER: The word narrative has been removed and Section L has been revised and is included in Amendment 2.

2. Reference L.5.2 Can the experience of a major subcontractor be submitted along with the experience of the prime contractor?

ANSWER: NO

3. Reference JC Custodial Exhibits – C1 No building or facility statistics provided for Port of Entry, Donna, TX.

ANSWER: We do not do Building Information Sheets for buildings where the contractor does not perform custodial services.

4. Reference L.5.3 – Past Performance, 2nd Paragraph It states, “In accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iii), the evaluation will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant as long as it is properly identified”.

If past performance of a subcontractor can be utilized, can the experience of major subcontractor be utilized as long as we identify what major or critical aspects they will perform on the contract?

ANSWER: YES

5. Reference L.5.3.1 – Past Performance Questionnaires No Past Performance Questionnaires (Figure L-2) was provided as part of the documents uploaded to

FBO.

ANSWER: Included in Amendment 1

6. Reference L.6 – Pricing Proposal Requirements The instructions provided under subsection a. Standard Services (B.1.1) and Additional Services (B.1.3) does not match up with the Figure B-3 pricing template provided. For example, under additional services there are instructions to propose fully burdened prices per hour for skill sets. There are no skill sets provided on Figure B-3. Plus on Figure B-3, item B.1.1 is Above Standard Services, not Standard Services as listed in the instructions.

ANSWER: See Corrected Section L in Amendment 2

7. Reference L.6 – Pricing Proposal Requirements, Sub Section C

The instructions say that the Markup Coefficient is Section B.1.4 of the pricing template. There is no Section B.1.4 on the template, only B.1.2 that mentions Markup Coefficient. Please clarify and update either the instructions or Figure B-3 pricing template.

ANSWER: Section L updated in Amendment 2

8. Reference L.5.2 and M.3.1.2 In the experience section, besides the two-page write ups, can we submit a short 3-5 page experience introduction that introduces the offeror’s company and who we are? There is no place provided where we can introduce our business/company to the selection committee.

ANSWER: NO

9. Reference L.4.2.3 Is the offeror required to submit Section K, Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements as part of our proposal? Or will the submission of proof of registration for SAM suffice?

ANSWER: Both are required

10. Reference CC.5.1.4 It states that, “The contractor shall replenish supplies and fill dispensers as a standard service”. Since some of these facilities are high traffic areas with multiple personnel passing through the Points of Entry, can the Government please provide some data on how many consumable supplies (e.g. soap, paper towels, bathroom tissue, plastic trash liners, etc.) are provided on a monthly or weekly basis?

ANSWER: GSA does not track that information

11. Reference CC.5.1.11 Is the contractor responsible for removing recyclables from the property? (e.g. Hire a service to come in and empty the recyclable dumpsters)?

ANSWER: Please refer to Section CC.10.2.1

12. Reference CC.5.2.2 Is window washing (exterior) considered an Above Standard Service? Or is the contractor responsible to provide one (1) annual exterior window washing and then anything after that, it is considered an Above Standard Service?

ANSWER: Contractor is responsible for one (1) annual exterior window washing under Standard Services. Frequencies more frequent than that are an Above Standard Service

13. Reference CC.7 Can you please clarify the following:

Is the contractor to provide 25 hours of custodial service calls per location (McAllen, Pharr, Roma, Mission and Donna) for 125 hours in total? Or, is the contractor to price in 25 hours (FFP) of custodial service calls per month to cover all locations.

ANSWER: I don’t know what FFP stands for but the 25 hours per month of custodial service calls covers all locations. Custodial service calls are included in the basic services pricing. Reference CC.1.0.24

14. Reference CC.15 It asks in this paragraph that contractor’s cleaning schedule, as a minimum, include the following frequencies: daily, periodic, weekly, monthly and other frequencies. This conflicts the information put out in Paragraph CC.2.1 where in dictates the number of cleanings to be provided daily. Can Paragraph CC.15 be clarified or revised to better reflect the mandated cleaning.

ANSWER: Paragraph CC.2.1 is referencing where additional shifts of cleaning are required. Paragraph CC.15 is a list of frequencies that must be provided as a minimum. If the proposer has frequencies beyond those listed in paragraph CC.15 those frequencies should be reflected on the schedule.

15. Reference CM.2.15 Please confirm that the contractor is responsible for the first $5,000 of generator fuel per contract year, and that it is the aggregate total. Please also confirm that it is not $5,000 per location.

ANSWER; The contractor is responsible for the first $5,000 of generator fuel per contract year and it is the aggregate total. Not $5,000 per location, it is all inclusive.

16. Reference CM.23.3 Please clarify if the Government is buying 108 hours of Emergency Call Back (After Hours) per year? If so, should we assume that this 108 hours needs to be part of our FFP? YES Will the government expect the contractor to reimburse them for the hours not used if 108 hours are not utilized in a contract year?

NO

17. Reference CM.35.4 Can you please clarify the training requirements for our technician? If we train one of our technicians during the base year of the contract for a cost of $4,000 and he remains in our employment for all the remaining years (options), do we still have to send him back to the same course every year and absorb that cost every year? Does the training change that much year to year?

ANSWER: A different training can be submitted and/or a different mechanic

18. RESERVED

19. RESERVED

20. Reference CM.36.5 Are coupon racks currently installed on all condenser water lops, heating hot water loops, and building main chilled water loops?

YES

21. Reference CM.40.4 Please clarify that the contractor is providing only 20 hours and up to $50.00 of supplies per calendar month, and that this 20 hours and $50.00 of supplies per month covers all locations within the contract.

AFIRMATIVE

22. Reference L.4.2.1 No SF 33 was provided. Can the Government please provide a SF33 since it needs to be turned in as part of any proposal.

ANSWER: An SF 33 was provided in Amendment 1

23. Reference CC.14 and CM.8.6 Please clarify how often the government wants “Corporate Level” visits for Quality Control and Safety.

In the past it has been quarterly? Do you still require quarterly visits?

ANSWER: Corporate visits are not a contract requirement

24. Reference CC.2.1 What is the expectation standard during the day after the one time cleaning has occurred? What is the governments anticipated inspection timeframe?

ANSWER: It is uncertain what an “expectation standard” is. The Government can inspect at any time.

25. Reference CC.2.1 At the Pharr Border Station, it states that on Saturdays and Sundays that Cargo will have to be cleaned between the hours of 7:00am to 5:00pm. Does this area get cleaned once (1) or twice (2) daily during that time frame, please clarify your requirement?

ANSWER: As stated in CC.2.1, two (21) cleanings daily are required.

26. Reference CC.4.1 Does the Government understand that by providing Key Sustainable Products (KSP’s) that it will increase the overall cost of the contract?

ANSWER: Mandatory KSP Products with the KSP standards are widely available and should not increase the overall cost of the contract.

27. Reference CC.5.1.8 Please provide the frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) for high cleaning.

ANSWER: Section CC.5.1.8 will be RESERVED through upcoming amendment.

28. Reference CC.5.1.11 Does this involve transportation for locations where recycling isn’t provided?

ANSWER: NO – Only two locations are performing recycling due to lack of recycling vendors. Please ensure Pharr is not excluded from the recycling requirement. Roma and Donna can be exempt from a full blown recycling program at this time. However, the City of Donna is interested in recycling, so they may be included in the coming years, therefore, the door should definitely be left open at the other facilities. Opportunities to reduce, reuse, donate, etc., should still be used whenever possible.

29. Reference CC.5.1.15 Is blind dusting to be performed between quarterly cleanings?

ANSWER: Uncertain what is meant by “between quarterly cleanings”. There is no requirement to “clean” blinds.

30. Reference CC.5.1.17 Is it the expectation of the Government for this to be monitored continuously after the one (1) time cleaning is complete?

ANSWER: Uncertain what is meant by “monitored continuously”. The Government does not expect the contractor to monitor anything. Tasks completed by the contractor should meet the quality standards.

31. Reference CC.5.2.3 Is this requirement truly only required on a semi-annually basis, or will it be required throughout the year, per requests of the tenants?

ANSWER: Cleaning frequencies that are above standard shall be ordered by the CO/COR and paid separately.

32. Reference CC.5.4.2 Is this a new requirement for this solicitation? YES Is composting currently being performed at all the locations listed in the solicitation?

ANSWER: No composting is being done under the current contract.

33. Reference CC.5.4.3 Does the Pruning & trimming need to be performed by a licensed arborist? It would be more cost effective if one of the grounds workers performed the duty.

ANSWER: YES

34. Reference CC.7 Is there an expectation for a reduction in workforce/hours from the current contract? Do these need to be approved by the COR prior to work beginning?

ANSWER: GSA did not track custodial service calls during the current contract. Custodial service calls must be ordered by the COR.

35. Reference CC.10.1.0 Which buildings have had a solid waste/trash audit performed? What are the dates (by location) of when the audits were performed?

ANSWER: Per Service Center, none of the facilities have had a solid waste/trash audit performed.

36. Reference CC.10.1.1 “At the beginning of the base year contract, the Contractor shall perform a solid waste/trash audit of the building(s). The Contractor shall submit the audit findings to the CO or their designee and Solid Waste/Trash Program Manager for review.”

Is this a new requirement for this contract? YES

37. Reference CM.10

a) What is the expectation for equipment labeling?

ANSWER: Equipment number

b) How often are changes to be made? “As necessary” Are only actual changes to the inventory required and is this only done annually? Answer: At any time equipment is changed

c) Is the current inventory accurate? YES When was the last building equipment inventory conducted?

ANSWER: Yearly

38. Reference CM.11, Subsection M Subsection M is new. Is the governments CMMS capable of compiling the required information for reporting purposes? If not, the additional requirement for report compiling will result in additional labor being required.

ANSWER: YES

39. Reference CM.18 Isn’t this requirement included in the space build out Statement of Work and area commissioning?

ANSWER: ALSO the O&M responsibility

40. Reference CM.20 Is it the Government’s intention to fully label all electrical circuits/boxes or only maintain the existing labeling and update as additions are made?

ANSWER: YES

41. Reference CM.40.8 If the Government decides to perform a repair and use an outside source, are three (3) proposals required and will they be provided to the contractor?

ANSWER: NO

42. Reference CM.40.9 Are power spikes and power outages considered uncontrollable events and fall under Force Majeure?

YES Also will the fuel used (generator) used during this time be associated with it? YES

43. Reference.41.16.1 Is one copy of SDS at each site office acceptable?

ANSWER: YES

44. Reference.41.18 Will the Government provide the required labeling/signage in the event there is no signage currently in place?

ANSWER: NO

45. Reference.42.4 Can you please confirm that this is a new requirement and not currently performed on the current contract?

ANSWER: Current contract requirement and new contract requirement.

46. Reference HC.7 Can you please confirm that this is a new requirement and not currently being performed on the current contract?

ANSWER: Current contract requirement and new contract requirement.

47. Reference – General Question Based on the site visit, is the contractor responsible for anything outside the fence line? We noticed that there were some light poles positioned beyond the perimeter fence, is there maintenance the responsibility of the contractor?

ANSWER: If light fixture is within the fence line or connected to the GSA electrical panel the contractor is responsible. If any equipment is in the inventory list it is also contractors responsibility.

48. Reference – CM.42.13

Has the government considered taking over the fire alarm monitoring lines and have the contractors include the cost in their bids? This would alleviate the chance of losing coverage for the fire alarm panels. Currently the lines have to be transferred between contractors and can become problematic. If the lines were in the government’s name, there would never be a lapse in coverage with the monitoring service.

ANSWER: Contractors responsibility

49. Reference – CM.35.4 Is there a specific training course or courses for the BAS training requirement?

ANSWER: NO

50. Reference – CM.2.14, CM.8.5 Who is responsible for the hardware updates with the CMMS and BAS systems?

ANSWER: Refer to CM.1.1 – Contractor Responsibility for Equipment and Systems

51. Reference – CM.2.15

a) Will fuel levels be raised to the required levels prior to the start of the contract? YES

b) The solicitation states that the contractor must now pay for the first $5,000 in fuel every year of this contract. Has $5,000 in fuel been used every year in the current contract?

ANSWER: This averages itself out

52. Reference – CM.35.1 Can attending a training course qualify as the one year of experience in regard to the infrared testing?

ANSWER: NO

53. Reference – CM.10 How is additional buildings/inventory to be handled in the event some are located after the annual inventory is conducted? CO/COR will decide Are we basically required to consistently update the inventory list?

ANSWER: YES

54. Reference – General Will there be any capital expenditures (facilities, equipment, etc.) put forward by the Government during this contract?

THANKS: NO

55. Reference – CC.7 Would it be considered a custodial service call and count against the 25 hours per month if we were requested to cleaned up a spill (for example) between the two cleanings provided at a site per day?

ANSWER: Determination on any questionable service call would be made by CO or their designee on a case-by-case basis and based on all facts provided. Typically, a spill caused by no fault of the contractor would be considered a custodial service call and count against the 25 hours per month.

56 . What is the current value of the contract?

ANSWER: $192,026.55/mo

57. Can you provide a current seniority list for personnel?

ANSWER: This would have to come from the present contractor

58. Please provide a list of current subcontractors being used?

ANSWER: A subcontractors list is attached

59. Are 11x17 foldouts allowed for the technical proposal?

ANSWER: NO

60. Is there any on site staffing requirements for the buildings?

ANSWER: Custodial - Please reference Section HC "Custodial and Related Services, Special Contract Requirements. HC.1.0 Supervisors"

Mechanical - Please reference Section HM "Operations and Maintenance Services, Special Contract Requirements. HM.15.2 Qualifications of Onsite Project Manager and Onsite Supervisory Personnel."

61. Are electronic signatures acceptable?

ANSWER: YES

62. Has the scope of the new contract changed significantly over the existing one?

ANSWER: YES

63. Please provide the square footage for each building.

ANSWER: Square footage only supplied on buildings where custodial work is required

64. Please Provide “Figure B-3, Pricing of Services” in an editable format.

ANSWER: Revised Figure B-3 attached

65. -Section L.5.2 (Experience), pgs 274-275: “To be considered similar the project provided must demonstrate” and then it lists 16 elements. It then goes on to say that Offerors “may elect to provide a maximum of 5 projects to demonstrate experience.” Must each project demonstrate experience in all 16 elements or may the Offeror use up to 5 projects to collectively demonstrate experience in all 16 elements?

ANSWER: Collectively

66. Will the government allow for the use of Experience from a major subcontractor who will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, to assist in meeting all of the Experience requirements as well?

ANSWER: YES

67.. At the site visit it was stated contractor is not responsible for cleaning the dog runs in the kennels building, but no mention of anything about the outdoors area. Is the contractor responsible for the messes and mowing these areas? 1. Section C: Is this section different from what is currently being performed on the incumbent contract?

ANSWER: Contractor is not responsible for interior dog kennel run areas however;

exterior grounds surrounding Kennels are included. No, this is not different from the current contract.

68. Section C: Is this sectioni different from what is currently being performed on the incumbent contract?

ANSWER: Yes, there are changes that differ from what is currently being performed on the incumbent contract.

69. CC.2.1: At Pharr Border Station, cargo is to be cleaned on Saturdays and Sundays. Is the term “cargo” referring to the cargo area, a type of cargo, or will GSA otherwise clarify what they mean by “cargo?”

ANSWER: The area where commercial trucks are inspected and processed is called “Cargo”.

70. CC.5.4.16: Are unimproved grounds excluded from watering requirements?

ANSWER: YES

71. CC.7: Is the 25 hours per month for custodial service calls per each location or an aggregate for all locations?

ANSWER: Aggregate for all locations

72. CC.10.1.2: Will the Government provide the quantity and size of trash dumpsters per location and the current frequency of their pick-up for removal from premises?

ANSWER: GSA does not track this

73. CC.10.2.1: Will the Government provide the quantity and size of centralized recycle collection containers in designated holding areas and the average frequency of their pick-up for removal from premises?

ANSWER: GSA does not track this

74. CC.12.2: Pest control applications and trappings that address current pest infestations are not part of this contract. Section CC.12.2 will be “RESERVED” per Amendment 1. Contractor is responsible for all aspects of pest control.

a. Are subsequent applications as needed throughout the life of the contract at Contractor or Government expense?

b. If Contractor expense, will the Government provide any historical data, average costs, or the name of current pest control subcontractor so Offerors will be able to determine fair and reasonable pricing for this? ANSWER: Name of sub for pest control will be on subcontractor list which will be included in Amendment 1.

75. CC.12.6: The Pest Control Plan is to include routine site inspections and maintenance, routine pest inspections, pest populations monitoring, and evaluation of the need for pest control and one or more pest control methods.

a. Is the Government expecting these inspections, monitoring, and evaluation to be done by Contractor’s custodial staff or a licensed IPM contractor

ANSWER; Combination; however, any pesticide application shall be conducted by a licensed commercial pesticide applicator.

b. Exhibit C2 (Custodial QASP) states in the table under “IPM PERIODIC INSPECTION” that inspections will be quarterly. Are routine inspections to be performed quarterly or at some other designated frequency?

ANSWER: Exhibit C2 is a sample QASP that will be used by the Government

76. Section CM: There are several references to “normal working hours” throughout this section but such hours are not defined. Will the Government provide the normal working hours for each location when O&M services are to be provided?

ANSWER: YES

77. CM.8.1: The onsite supervisor’s location is to be at the “work site.” Does this mean one onsite supervisor can aggregately cover all locations or must there be one onsite supervisor at each of the five locations?

ANSWER: one for all locations

78. CM.36.5: Provides for installation of coupon racks. Are all required coupon racks installed and, if not, how many loops by location are lacking them

ANSWER: Yes, all required coupon racks installed

79. CM.40.4: For Miscellaneous Work, contractor shall provide 20 hours and up to $50 for parts and supplies per month. Are these amounts an aggregate for all locations or per each location?

ANSWER: All locations

80. CM.41.4: Is GSA or the Contractor responsible for the cost of AQMD permits? CONTRACTOR If Contractor, will GSA provide an average contract cost per year for all permits? NO

81. CM.41.12: Powered platforms. Are there powered platforms at any of the facilities that the contractor must have tested and maintained and, if so, what is quantity, make and model of each?

ANSWER: Please refer to inventory

82. CM.42.11: Are load banks required for annual generator full load tests?

ANSWER: If not applicable on site than YES

83. G.9.4: A deduction will be made for the number of hours full staffing is not provided based upon total number of personnel proposed minus the total number of personnel provided. This focuses solely on staffing instead of results as otherwise intended with a performance-based contract. This deduction appears to leave the Contractor no latitude in managing its staff to meet requirements.

a. Will the Government clarify any exceptions to this deduction such as vacation, sick leave, jury duty, hiring a replacement, etc.?

b. Or, would the Government consider modifying this requirement as follows:

i. Cause: Failure to have sufficient personnel to adequately and/or tim perform required work in accordance with this solicitation/contract.

ii. Calculation: Deduction(s) will be made per each hour using the Contractor bid rate for absent staff impacting the accomplishment of contractual requirements, regardless of the reason.

ANSWER: This only applies to extended absence due to employee separation or noncompliance with staffing plan.

84. HM.16: What if any communication capabilities such as telephone, telephone service, internet, computers, and printers is the Government providing for official use in the contractor’s onsite office(s) and service desk function? ANSWER: None – Contractor provides their own

85 GSAR 552.239-70 requires offers in response to this solicitation to address the approach for completing the security plan and certification and security authorization requirements as required by 552.239-71. This is not addressed in Section L Instructions and it appears the Contractor’s access to Government IT systems on this contract will be limited.

a. Is this a valid requirement for the proposal and, if so, will the Government clarify what is expected and where? Requirement to be completed by awardee

b. Would the Government instead consider just the winning offeror submitting such approach after award if this is required? Only winning offeror submit

86. K.4 (552.209-70): The contents for K.4 are duplicated from K.3. We cannot locate 552.209-70 in the GSAM. If K.4 is valid, will the Government provide the respective contents?

ANSWER: K.4 is no longer valid, therefore, is deleted from solicitation as it applies only to FY15 DoD funding.

87. L.1: Includes FAR 52.252-1 that cautions Offerors that listed provisions in the solicitation may include blocks that must be completed by the Offeror and submitted with its offer. Examples of such provisions in this solicitation include 52.223-3 (Section I.1) and 552.203-72 (Sections I.3, K.3).

a. Does the Government require applicable provisions be submitted with the offer? YES

b. If so, should they be placed at the end of the Miscellaneous Documents volume or elsewhere? End of Miscellaneous Documents

88. L.4.2.3: The electronic copies of the Technical and Price Proposals are to be submitted solely as .pdf files.

However, per L.4.2.2 (last paragraph), the electronic copies of the Technical Proposal are to be .pdf and .doc files while Figures B-3 and L-1 are to be .xlsx files. Will the Government clarify what files and format should be submitted electronically on CD?

ANSWER: See revised Section L and M attached.

89. L.5.1.1: Would a cover page, table of contents, and list of exhibits be excluded from the 10 page limit for the Management Plan Narrative? ANSWER: NO

90. L.5.2: Will the Government allow a summary Introduction to the Experience section separate from the 2 page limit for each project? ANSWER: NO

91. L.5.3: Will the Government allow a summary Introduction to the Past Performance section?

ANSWER: NO

92. L.5.3.1: Will the Government provide the Past Performance Questionnaire as a Word document or may Offerors convert it to a Word document for easier completion by respondents?

ANSWER: Can convert to Word Document

93. L.5.3.1: We appreciate the Government considering CPARS in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaires. If the CPARS was completed over a year ago, or if the offeror believes recent performance improvements or achievements would be beneficial to their evaluation, may the offeror also submit a Past Performance Questionnaire to that project for completion in order to capture the more recent contract performance information? ANSWER: YES

94. L.5.3.1: In consideration of the end-of-fiscal-year COR workload, will the Government consider using a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) submitted for a recent Region 7 competition?Specifically, in March 2016, GSA Region 7 had a procurement for solicitation GS07P16JUD7003 (Full Maintenance Services Laredo, TX) which is somewhat similar to this procurement (e.g., border patrol sector HQs & LPOEs) and used the same Questionnaire template. If an Offeror is citing the same project(s) for the McAllen procurement that it used for FMS Laredo, may the Offeror instead submit the McAllen Questionnaire with the Contract Identification section completed as required, and then state to refer to the Questionnaire as submitted by our Government POC for the FMS Laredo solicitation in lieu of having our Government POC complete another questionnaire again so soon? ANSWER: Need to submit questionnaire for this project.

95. L.6.b: Requires Offerors to complete Section B.1.3 of the pricing template (Figure B-3) with fully burdened hourly rates for indicated skill sets. The pricing template does not include a Section B.1.3. If this is a valid requirement, will the Government provide a revised pricing template to accommodate this requirement?

ANSWER: Section L has been rewritten to clarify this area and is included in Amendment 2.

96. M.3.1.1 (3rd bullet): It states the Management Plan Worksheet will in part be evaluated based on an offeror’s ability to identify, mitigate, manage, and control risks. This seems out of place considering the Worksheet is an Excel document and description of such ability would be narrative. Wouldn’t evaluation of such ability be part of the Quality Control Plan or will the Government otherwise clarify evaluating this item?

ANSWER: Section L and M have been rewritten to clarify this area and is included in Amendment 2.

97. M.3.1.1 (3rd bullet): Instructs that the Worksheet Narrative is to be used to explain deviation from the government’s baseline but no such baseline has been provided. Therefore, there doesn’t appear to be a purpose for the Worksheet Narrative. Further, L.5.1.2, does not address the required contents of the Worksheet Narrative but only that it is limited to 3 pages. Is the Worksheet Narrative required and, if so, will the Government identify the requirements for its content?

ANSWER: Section L has been rewritten to clarify this area and is included in Amendment 2

98. Figure B-3: Should Exempt employee(s) be listed in the CBA block or SCA WD block?

ANSWER: There is not a CBA block or SCA WD block on the Figure B-3. If you meant Figure L-1, exempt employees should be placed where they would best fit and marked in the position title column with their job classification and “EXEMPT”.

99. General: The solar panel system at Pharr was not discussed at the site visit or specifically addressed in the specifications.

a. Is the operation and maintenance of this Solar Panel system included in this contract?

ANSWER: YES

b. If included in this contract, does the Apr 2015 Man-Hour Standard (X-26) of 4 hours apply to the system as a whole or separately to each of the 403 panels?

ANSWER: As a whole, but hours are just an estimate and would need to be cleaned as per manufacturer recommendations.

100. General: Does the incumbent staff possess all training, certifications, and licenses required by the current solicitation? ANSWER: NO

101. General: Will the Government provide a list of subcontractors/vendors currently supporting this contract for such things as pest control, window washing, waste removal, recycling, infrared testing, water treatment, boiler inspection, etc.?

ANSWER: A list of subcontractors will be included in Amendment 2