Questions and Answers Document Part 6 Linen Services.docx

Questions and Answers, Part 6

19. On the solicitation there is a part of it that states: 2.2. Contractor Furnished Items and Services. Except for those items or services specifically stated above to be Government-furnished, the Contractor shall furnish: a delivery vehicle, all packaging and marking material, laundry carts, delivery tickets, and a facility equipped and ventilated so as to prevent dissemination of contaminants. Items in Appendix B, with the exception of the Bedside Screen Curtain and Dust Mops, and items in Appendix C will be provided by contractor on a rental basis as part of this contract. One week prior to pick up of contaminated laundry the Government will submit an email to contractor, or utilize contractor’s website to request those items identified in Appendix B. The items on Appendix C will be delivered at the start of the contract and will be laundered on a weekly basis. The items denoted with an * will be delivered at the start of the contract. Example turn in 10 large scrub tops for cleaning, the following week the 10 large scrub tops return. The ventilation system should include adequate intake filtration, exchange rate, and exhaust in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements (Reference: Joint Commission Accreditation Manual for Hospitals).

Is the highlighted section pertaining to the government contacting the contractor prior to the pick up of the first round of contaminated laundry for the items in Appendix B to be brought to the government facility before the start of the contract, or will this be something that is called in every week?

Linen requests go out on Monday morning via email. Deliveries and pick-up are usually on Wednesday. If for any reason they are unable to deliver on Wednesday, they will deliver on Thursday.