Amd 0001 08R6KK000.pdf

IMPORTANT

You must acknowledge this amendment when you submit your proposal. Failure to acknowledge this amendment may constitute grounds for rejection of the proposal. If you submit your proposal prior to the receipt of this amendment, acknowledgment may be made by fax prior to close of business on the due date of the proposal. You should state whether the price contained in your proposal unchanged, decreased by an amount or increased by an amount.

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Amendment No. 0001

BLOCK 14: DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT

This amendment is issued to answer questions brought forth during the Site Tour held on July 1, 2008.

Q1. Under the description of the Janitorial/Custodial Services of Page 3, what are the Government Furnished Supplies?

A1. The Coast Guard will supply Janitorial Space, Water, Dumpsters and Outside Trash Cans.

Q2. Are we supposed to supply the CG with out paper products and other Janitorial Materials if they need them? Example Earth Day, CG taking garbage bag liners to clean up Base?

Disposable Gloves?

A2. No.

Q3. If my wife and I were awarded the Janitorial Contract; would we need a security pass/parking stickers?

A3. For security reasons while the Coast Guard is in an ALPHA status, no badge or I.D. is required. When the Coast Guard goes into a BRAVO status the vendor will need to wear a badge with the name of their company and their individual name. Contractor will be issued a pass when entering the security gate.

Note: The contractor must display company logo and placards on employees and vehicles at all times while performing work on a Government Installation.

Q4. If awarded the contract: My wife and I will work every single day just to make sure the Coast Guard Facility is clean and sparkling, and if needed would we be allowed to work weekends?

A4. Any weekend work the Contractor will have to submit the request for approval to the Contracting Office within three (3) calendar days prior to start. Once the request is approved the Contractor will check-in with the Officer of the Day (OOD) to obtain the keys and to let the OOD know you are on the base, what areas you would be cleaning and for approximately how long.

Q5. Are you taking into consideration the increases in not only materials, but barge increases and fuel surcharge that have almost doubled in 2008?

A5. Yes, the Coast Guard will take these increases into consideration, but please be aware that any increases should be reflected in your proposal/bid.

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Amendment No. 0001

BLOCK 14: DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (CONT’D)

Q6. Could you give the figures of the current cost of the contract?

A6. The current contract value is $498,309.50. The current option year value is $116,669.21.

Q7. Do you know how many hours and how many people to do the job?

A7. It is up to the proposing contractor to determine how many hours and employees required to perform Janitorial Services at ISC Ketchikan based on the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and visiting the site for verification purposes.

Q8. Who is responsible for those soap dispensers and sanitation dispensers?

A8. The contractor.

Q9. On a holiday, would it be okay to do shampooing and other floor works?

A9. According to the Performance Work Statement, paragraph 20, page 10, the contractor is not required to work on Holidays; however, the Government could grant permission for the contractor to work by submitting a request three (3) calendar days prior to start of work at no additional charge to the Government for working on holidays. Contractor will check-in with the Officer of the Day to obtain the keys.

Note: If it is a significant job that will require additional time to complete approval may be authorized.

Q10. With the price almost doubling in 2008 would monies to the contract be increased to compensate cost if the bid contract was awarded for more than one year?

A10. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to factor any anticipated increases in the proposal.

Q11. In the downstairs of the gymnasium is there a Janitorial closet?

A11. Currently there is not a closet, but the Government is in the process of designating a space/closet for the Janitorial Services by the time the new contract is awarded

The time and date set for receipt of proposal remains unchanged at 21 July 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

PST.