Questions BPM058037 – Re-Solicitation-2 Janitorial Services at the District Court of Edward F. Borgerding.pdf

Questions BPM058037 – Re-Solicitation-2 Janitorial Services at the District Court of Edward F. Borgerding

1. The complete solicitation package, including the IFB, specifications, Scope of Work, exhibits, and any addenda, if available. This is located in eMMA review attachments

2. What is the total cleanable square footage (SF) covered under this contract?

Section 2 .1.5

3. If available, could you provide a breakdown of the total cleanable square footage (SF) by building or facility included in the contract? Section 2.1.5

4. Could you please confirm the required cleaning frequency (number of service days per week) for each facility? Section 2.2.1

5. If the cleanable square footage is not included in the solicitation, could you please provide the complete Scope of Work (SOW) or any additional documents that include the cleanable square footage (SF) and required cleaning frequencies? Scope of work section 2

6. Who is the current (incumbent) contractor for this contract? Jasso Maintenance

LLC

7. What is the current annual contract value/cost? Review Contract Number

CTR007563

8. To ensure compliance with all scheduling requirements, we would appreciate clarification regarding any Friday evening or Saturday service obligations associated with this contract. Review section 2.2.1

9. For Religious Observance, our operations are unavailable from Friday sundown through Saturday sundown. If any services are required during Friday evening or Saturday daytime, we would be pleased to perform those services on Saturday evening after sundown and/or Sunday while maintaining all required service levels and facility readiness standards.

Review section 2.2.1, Friday evenings are mandatory part of the scope and there will be no additional accommodation.

10. Could you please advise whether such scheduling accommodation would be acceptable for this contract, particularly if any routine, on-demand, or supplemental custodial services may be needed during Friday evening or Saturday daytime hours? Review sections 2.2.1 Friday evenings are mandatory, and the building is staffed at all times.

There is no requirement for scheduled accommodation, as the building is operational continuously, ensuring that access is available at all times.

11. For Line-Item I1_000012 (Year Three – Add Alternate #1), the description states:

"ALTERNATE #1 – Clean and shampoo carpeting Bi-Annual. “However, the quantity is listed as 1 Each, while the same alternate in Years One and Two is listed with a quantity of 2 Each.

Could you please confirm whether bidders should: The pricing bid sheet has been adjusted to reflect the necessary corrections.

Enter the price for one carpet cleaning, with the quantity intended to be corrected to 2, or Enter the total annual price for both bi-annual carpet cleanings since the quantity is listed as 1? The pricing bid sheet has been adjusted to reflect the necessary corrections.

12. I am reviewing IFB BPM058037, Re-Solicitation-2, Janitorial Services at the District Court of Edward F. Borgerding, and have a question regarding Section 1.1, Bidder Minimum Qualifications. Our principal founded and operated Les Services de Toure, a facilities maintenance company providing building maintenance, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, and structural upkeep for residential and commercial clients in Conakry, Guinea, from January 2022 through June 2024. Toure Consulting Group LLC was subsequently formed in Maryland to continue this work domestically. Will the State consider the janitorial and facilities maintenance experience of the principal, obtained through this predecessor company, toward the three-year minimum qualification in Section 1.1.A? The total number of years a business entity has been in existence, calculated from its official registration date with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. This date marks when the business was legally recognized in the state. This must meet the 3-year requirement.

13. I wanted to ask if you could please clarify the recent changes to the MBE participation requirement for this contract. Specifically, could you confirm whether the requirement has changed from 10% to 5% and briefly explain the change?

The goal has consistently been set at 5%, representing the approved Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation target.