MOJAN102314JMS_Questions_and_Answers_Updated_102914.pdf

MOJAN102314JMS Questions and Answers

UPDATED 10/29/2014 – update and new questions noted in red

Question #1

What is the square footage of the USDA Henry County Service Center and the USDA NRCS MLRA Office?

UPDATED Answer #1

The square footage of the USDA Henry County Service Center is: 5,951 net usable square feet.

The square footage of the USDA NRCS MLRA Office: 1,000 net usable square feet.

Question # 2

How many floors are in each facility?

Answer #2

Each facility has only one floor.

Question #3

How many private offices and conference rooms are in each facility? What about storage rooms and bathrooms?

Answer #3

The USDA Henry County Service Center has one (1) conference room, one (1) storage room, two (2) bathrooms and ten (10) private offices. The NRCS MLRA Office has one

(1) storage room, one (1) bathroom, and two (2) private offices.

Question #4

Who is the current contractor for this service?

Answer #4

The current contractor is Ann Arnett dba Annie’s Cleaning Service.

Question #5

What is the current monthly rate for this service?

Answer #5

The current monthly rate is $1,000.

Question #6

Are the USDA Henry County Service Center and the USDA NRCS MLRA in the same location?

Answer #6

They are two separate buildings located across the parking lot from each other.

Question #7

What is the address of both locations?

Answer #7

The USDA Henry County Service Center is located at 1306 N. 2nd Street, Clinton, MO 64735. The USDA NRCS MLRA office is located across the parking lot from the USDA Henry County Service Center.

Question #8

Are the janitorial duties for the new solicitation the same, decreased or increased compared to the current contract?

Answer #8

They are the same duties. The change to this contract is adding option years.

Question #9

Can you provide the current contract number for the current janitor?

Answer #9

The Contract for services from October 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014 is AG- 648S-P-15-0009. The Contract for services from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 was AG-648S-P-14-0009.

Question #10

Are the duties listed in the solicitation the same as what the current janitor is performing? If not what was changed?

Answer #10

All duties listed in the solicitation are the same as what the current janitor has been providing.

Question #11

How long has the current janitor being the janitor at this facility?

Answer #11

The current janitor has been providing services at this facility for ten (10) years.

Question #12

Who should we contact if we want to come and visit the office before bidding?

Answer #12

The point of contact to set up a site visit is:

Kim Mitchell County Executive Director (CED) Email: kim.mitchell@mo.usda.gov Phone: 660-885-5567

Question #13

It was stated in the solicitation that the vendor must provide paper products (i.e. toilet paper and paper towels). What about trash bags? Does the Government provide those or is that the janitor’s responsibility?

Answer #13

The janitor’s responsibility will be to provide trash bags along with paper products (i.e.

toilet paper and paper towels).

mailto:kim.mitchell@mo.usda.gov

Question #14

What is the total number of employees located in the two offices?

Answer #14

There are 19 employees in the USDA Henry County Service Center and 3 employees in the USDA NRCS MLRA office.

Question #15

How many hours do you estimate the current janitor spends per month cleaning?

Answer #15

The time spent each month varies depending on what tasks need to be completed. We do not have an estimate of hours as the current janitor is paid on a per month basis not a per hour basis. The number hours spent could vary depending on tasks and on the number of individuals working on the service.