Power_Washing_Q&A.docx

Requiring Activity responses to Vendor questions

1. Who is/was the incumbent for this project and what was the last contract award for this project?

- There is no existing contract. The prior contract was M00264-16-P-0004 to The Larkins Company.

2. Has the scope changed since the last time this project was completed and if so, what were the changes?

-more buildings added -power washing more than just the pillars in front of the buildings -damages/stripped paint are the responsibility of the contractor to repair

3. Is water access granted at each building? If so, what is the Total Dissolve Solids of the water?

-yes the contractor is welcome to use any hose connections we have, however, not guaranteed that they structurally exist on the exterior of every building or that they are within close reach.

4. Regarding window cleaning, some buildings have storm windows. Are only the exterior storm windows to be cleaned, or must they be removed and the exterior of the inside set of windows also be cleaned? If so, please confirm which buildings have storm windows.

-The exterior of all windows (storm and not-storm) need to be cleaned.

Cleaning the inside needs to be included as an option with an individual price for potential add on.

5. For screen cleaning, will the contractor be granted access inside buildings to remove screens?

Yes

6. What is the protocol for cleaning surfaces that are already damaged? (Ex:

Siding at the Armory and soffits at Yeckel Hall) -Pictures are to be taken before the cleaning starts and shown to the S-4. If they are further damaged, it's the contractor's responsibility to repair.

7. Since only weekends are open for work to be completed, will extended daily operating hours be granted?

- Yes, work can be performed all day as long as it on the weekends.

8. May lifts be delivered and stored on site for the duration of each service? May any other equipment be stored on site for the duration of each service?

-Only for the duration of the service. Any equipment needed is welcome to be stored in an out-of-sight location on OCS that can easily be coordinated closer to execution of the work.

9. Can bleach be used on the buildings?

-Appropriate cleaning solutions that can accomplish the job without damaging the buildings or damaging the color is allowed.