RRB17R0006_-_RRB_answers_to_offerors_questions.xlsx
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| RFP RRB17R0006 - Custodial Services | ||||
| Question # | RFP Pg # OR Attach # | RFP & pageSection or parapgraph # | Potential Offeror Question | RRB Answer |
| 1 | 4 | I.D. | What is the current incumbent contract amount? | Paragraph I.D. on page 4 of the solicitation states the monthly contract amount that the RRB will pay for custodial services starting July 1, 2017. The total amount of the current custodial services contract can be found at the USASpending.gov website. |
| 2 | B | Paragraph B in Attachment B | What is the total sqft they are currently cleaning? | The current total cleaning SQFT is stated in RFP RRB17R0006 Attachment B, Building Details. |
| 3 | 4 | I.D. | Regarding the displaced workers clause that includes the current crew members working in the facility. What are: Quantity of employees, experience, pay rate, and insurance agreements that they currently have? | This information can be obtained by contacting the SEIU. See question 8. |
4 NA NA Is this still a presolicitation or is it the full RFP? The RRB posted the presolicitation notice on April 21, 2017. The RRB modified the presolicitation notice to provide the solicitation documents on May 5, 2017.
5 NA NA Believing this was a presolicitation, we found the 5/11/17 site visit information only recently, allowing no time to arrange attendance. Can an informal visit be scheduled in the near future The RRB posted the date of the Site Visit in the presolicitation notice on April 21, 2017, and confirmed that date again with the posting of the solicitation documents on May 5, 2017. The RRB provided ample time for potential offerors to arrange to attend the site visit on May 11, 2017. No additional site visits will be held.
| 6 | 17-18 | III.B.4.a and b. | Will the RRB provide consumables (toilet paper, soap, etc.)? |
| No. Please refer to the solicitation section III.B.4 Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Utilities, a. Furnished by the Government and b. Furnished by the contractor. |
7 5 II. The schedule of items indicates "1" for the number of months per year. Should this read "12"? To ensure that the RRB receives a firm-fixed price (FFP) per month for the requested services, the RRB entered a quantity of 1 month for the unit.
8 - - What is the on-site complement full time "custodial" employees(FTE)? This information can be obtained by contacting the SEIU identified in ATTACHMENT A of this solicitation.
| 9 | - | - | Please provide the existing pest control subcontractor. | The RRB will not provide information regarding the current contractor's subcontractors. |
| 10 | - | - | Please provide the existing waste removal subcontractor | This information has been provided as this is an optional service in RFP RRB17R0006 Attachment D. |
| 11 | - | - | Please provide the existing window washing subcontractor. | The RRB will not provide information regarding the current contractor's subcontractors. |
| 12 | - | - | Is the current contractor using a subcontractor for snow removal? If so, please provide the name of the current snow removal subcontractor. | The RRB will not provide information regarding the current contractor's subcontractors. |
| 13 | - | - | Per Section III.B.4.a.1).b “Space in the building for the storage of supplies and equipment to be used in the performance of work under the contract. The Contractor shall maintain this space in a neat and orderly condition. No flammable or explosive liquids such as gasoline will be stored in the building.” Please address the following questions: 1. Please provide the square footage and location of the storage space made available to the contractor. 2. Does all storage space have electrical outlets to facilitate charging of large battery powered equipment? 3. If snow removal is self-performed by the custodial staff and the use of snow blowers is required, will a storage closet for gasoline and gas powered equipment be provided to the contractor? | 1. Offerors shall make the assumption that adequate storage space will be provided. Storage space was identified at the site visit. 2. 110 V. Power is available in storage space. If higher voltage is required for large battery powered equipment, make the assumption that an accommodation will be made by the facility to have this provided. 3. It is the responsibility of the offeror to provide proper storage cabinets for Gas and other flammables per OSHA and NFPA regulations. |
| 14 | - | - | Is there any threshold of snow accumulation that would be outside the bounds of the firm fixed price scope of the contract? Specifically, if snow accumulation requires snow to be trucked off the premises would the contractor have any ability to recover that expense? | See solicitation RFP RRB17R0006 section III.B.2.c.8 and Attachment F for this information. All costs associated with ice and snow removal shall be included in the offered firm fixed price per month for the custodial services for the base and option years. |
| 15 | - | - | With regards to the QASP the Review of Sample Work states that the daily hours provided by the contractor will be evaluated. As this is a performance based acquisition will this evaluation of daily hours only be applicable to the day porter required to be provided from 7:00am – 3:30pm? | No. The RRB is looking at the quality of services provided as a whole. This means services provided both day and night. |
| 16 | - | - | Who are the current vendors and price per month for: Pest Control |
-Snow Removal -Window cleaning -Trash/Recycling -Polishing of marble floors -Outside stainless steel polishing -Power washing -Blind washing
| See RRB's responses to questions 9-12 above. | ||||
| 17 | - | - | Displaced workers clause that includes the current crew members working in the facility. A few questions I have include quantity of employees, experience, pay rate, and insurance agreements that they currently have | See RRB's response to question number 8 above. |
| 18 | - | - | Can unused space be partitioned off -- avoiding the need for frequent cleaning? | No, all unused space will not be partioned off. Some unused space on the 12th floor is locked. As additional space becomes unused the RRB will notify the contractor. |
| 19 | - | - | Does the contractor have to already be a union shop? | Offerors must incorporate the Union bargaining agreement, Attachment A, in their proposal. See the solicitation for additional information. |
| 20 | - | - | Will the RRB provide consumables (toilet paper, soap, etc.)? If not, what is the on-site complement (FTE)? | See RRB's response to question number 6 above. |
| 21 | - | - | What is the current contract award amount? | See RRB's response to question number 1 above. |
| 22 | 4 | I.D. | What is the name of the current contractor? | Solicitation RRB17R0006 states the current contractor on Page 4, Section I.D. |
| 23 | - | - | Are there any incumbent employees currently performing? | See RRB's response to question 8 above. |
| 24 | - | - | How many incumbent employees are performing? | See RRB's response to question 8 above. |
| 25 | 46 | - | Would incumbent employees have 1st right of refusal under this opportunity? | See RRB17R0006, Section IV, FAR clause 52.222-17 (page 46). |
| 26 | - | - | Is contractor responsible for all the supplies? | See RRB's response to question number 6 above. |
| 27 | - | III.B.2.C.(1 | What is the frequency of the windows and blinds? | See RFP RRB17R0006 Section III.B.2.C.1 for frequency. |
| 28 | K | - | What should be included with the past performance questionnaires? | Please ensure that your company name and the name and contact information of the person giving the reference is sent with the Past Performance Questionnaire. |
RFP RRB17R0006 - Q and A - Amendment A001 Custodial Services Page &P of &N
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