(03)_Amendment_001_for_Janitorial_Solicitation.pdf

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CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER SEC30016Q0007

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this fixed price contract is to obtain janitorial services for real property owned or managed by the U.S. Government at Guayaquil, Ecuador. The Contractor shall perform janitorial services in all designated spaces including, but not limited to halls, offices, restrooms, work areas, entrance ways, lobbies, storage areas, elevators and stairways. The contract will be for a one year period from the date of the contract award, with four [ one-year options.

The Contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel that are necessary to accomplish the work in this contract. Contractor employees shall be on site only for contractual duties and not for other business purposes.

1.1 General Instructions

The Contractor shall prepare general instructions for the work force. The Contractor shall provide drafts to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review within thirty (30) days after contract award. The Contracting Officer’s Representative must approve these general instructions before issuance.

1.2 Duties and Responsibilities

1.2.1 Certain areas listed in paragraph #3 require an escort and can only be entered during scheduled times. The General Instructions shall emphasize security requirements so that accidental security violations do not occur.

1.2.2. Contractor shall schedule routine cleaning requirements to ensure that these are done in the order and time frame that are most efficient and have the least impact on normal operations. They are to be performed on a daily basis.

1.2.3. Contractor shall schedule periodic cleaning requirements so that it causes minimal disruption to the normal operation of the facility. The COR shall determine the schedules presented which meet the needs of the individual facility.

1.2.4. Temporary Additional Services are services that are defined as Standard Services but are required at times other than the normal workday. These services shall support special events at the Post or detailed cleaning services for in-between occupancies at specified residential properties (estimated areas listed in chart provided in paragraph 3.0). The Contractor shall provide these services in addition to the scheduled services specified in this contract. The COR shall order these services as needed basis. This work shall be performed by Contractor trained employees, and shall not be subcontracted. The COR may require the Contractor to provide temporary additional services with 24 hour advance notice.

1.2.5 The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoice details of the temporary additional services and, if applicable, materials, provided and requested under temporary additional services. The Contractor shall also include a copy of the COR’s written confirmation for the temporary additional services.

1.3 Types of Services

Standard Services shall include the following work:

1.3.1 Daily Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.1.1 Sweeping all floor areas including damp mopping of areas such as tile, linoleum, marble floors, staircases and public areas. Floors shall be free of dust, mud, sand, footprints, liquid spills, and other debris. Chairs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items shall be tilted or moved to clean underneath. The frequency may be higher than once per day when during the rainy season. When completed, the floor and halls shall have a uniform appearance with no streaks, smears, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of remaining dirt or standing water.

1.3.1.2 Dusting and cleaning all furniture including desks, chairs, credenzas, computer tables, telephone tables, bookshelves with or without glass doors, coat racks, umbrella stands, pictures, maps, telephones, computers and CRT screens, lamps and other common things found in an office environment. All furniture shall be free of dust, dirt, and sticky surfaces and areas.

1.3.1.3 Vacuuming all clean rugs and carpets, runners, and carpet protectors so that they are free from dust, dirt, mud, etc. When completed, the area shall be free of all litter, lint, loose soil and debris. Any chairs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items shall be moved to vacuum underneath, and then replaced in the original position.

1.3.1.4 Thorough cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, mirrors, and shower facilities, using suitable non-abrasive cleaners and disinfectants. All surfaces shall be free of grime, soap scum, mold, and smudges. The Contractor shall refill paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all bathrooms. The Contractor shall check those areas used by personnel visiting the chancery several times daily to ensure that the facilities are always clean and neat.

1.3.1.5 Emptying all wastepaper baskets, ashtrays and washing or wiping them clean with a damp cloth, replacing plastic wastepaper basket linings and returning items where they were located.

1.3.1.6 Cleaning of glasses, cups, and coffee services in conference facilities and in the

Ambassador's office area. The Contractor shall clean the items in hot soapy water and rinse, dry and polish so that a presentable appearance is maintained.

1.3.1.7 Removing any grease marks or fingerprints from walls, doors, door frames, radiators, windows and window frames, glass desk protectors, reception booths and partitions.

1.3.1.8 Removing trash to designated area as directed by the COR, and keeping trash area in a reasonably clean condition.

1.3.1.9 Hourly trash collections of Consular waiting areas and the Consular Access Center both inside and outside maintaining an overall clean appearance for all public areas.

1.3.1.10 Sweeping debris from walkways and driveways and hose cleaning them during appropriate climatic and water use conditions.

1.3.2 Periodic Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.2.1 Polishing all brass surfaces including door and window handles, plaques.

1.3.2.2 Dusting tops of tall furniture, tops of picture frames and areas not covered in daily dusting.

1.3.2.3 Spot cleaning baseboards and walls.

1.3.2.4 Spot waxing and polishing floors as needed.

1.3.2.5 Shampooing (small area spot clean; as needed) carpets.

1.3.2.6 Dusting window sills and blinds.

1.3.2.7 Cleaning shutters as required.

1.3.2.8 Sweeping and washing terraces and balconies to remove all accumulated dirt and debris.

1.3.3 Monthly Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.3.1 Cleaning major appliances inside and out including vacuuming dust from around motor areas.

1.3.3.2 Wiping window blinds with a damp cloth to ensure that all smudges are removed.

1.3.3.3 Cleaning inside window glass and sash of smudges and accumulated dirt.

1.3.3.4 Moving all furniture and vacuuming or polishing the floor under the furniture as appropriate.

1.3.3.5 Power washing of outside terraces, walkways, consular waiting / assembly areas and trash collection container areas.

1.3.3.6 Cleaning of plastic canopy over covered walkway located in top of the sidewalk in front of building using the following equipment: water pressure washer, brooms and hoses.

1.3.4 Quarterly Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.4.1 Washing the outsides of the windows. When completed the windows shall be free of smudges, lint, or streaks from the surfaces.

1.3.4.2 Removing and washing window blinds.

1.3.4.3 Shampooing the entire surface of carpets in the high traffic areas.

1.3.4.4 Cleaning and sanitizing the trash holding area.

1.3.4.5 Dusting and wiping light fixtures and chandeliers. When completed, the light fixtures shall be free from bugs, dirt, grime, dust, and marks.

1.3.3.6 Cleaning of the plastic canopy located in the front entrance of the Consular Access

Center using the following equipment: water pressure washer, brooms and hoses.

1.3.5 Semi-Annual Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.5.1 Stripping wax coats, spot checking sealer coats, and completely reapplying wax coats.

1.3.5.2 Shampooing carpets in all areas.

1.3.5.3 Cleaning all chandeliers and light fixtures using appropriate methods to restore the original luster to the fixtures. This will include ensuring that all crystal reflectors are individually washed.

1.3.6 Annual Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.6.1 Stripping wax coats and seal coats to the bare floor surface; cleaning the bare surface, and reapplying a seal coat.

1.3.6.2 Cleaning gutters and down spouts of all collected debris.

2.0 MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

2.1 The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall be responsible for on-site supervision of the Contractor's workforce at all times. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the Contractor and shall be the point of contact with U.S. Government personnel. The supervisor shall have sufficient English language skill to be able to communicate with members of the U.S. Government staff. The supervisor shall have supervision as his or her sole function.

2.2 The Contractor shall maintain schedules. The schedules shall take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. For those items other than routine daily services, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a detailed plan as to the personnel to be used and the time frame to perform the service.

2.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control. The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis. The Contractor shall coordinate these visits with the COR. These visits shall be surprise inspections to those working on the contract.

2.4 The Contractor shall control overtime through efficient use of the work force. Individual work schedules shall not exceed 40 hours per week to preclude overtime being part of the standard services provided under the contract. Overtime may be necessary under Temporary Additional Services.

3.0 LOCATIONS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES

All standard services are to be delivered on regular Embassy working days.

FIRST FLOOR SUMMARY OFFICES OCCUPIED

AREA TYPE OF FLOOR FINISHED SQ. METER SQ. FEET

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR MATERIAL CPT-1 CARPET

1,056.93

11,509.97

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR MATERIAL CON-1 CONCRETE

163.07

1,775.83

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR MATERIAL CPT-2 aluminun carpet Mat 29.69

323.32

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR MATERIAL CT-1 CERAMIC TILE

54.27

591.00

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR MATERIAL QT-1

23.81

259.29

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR MATERIAL ST-1 STONE

613.39

6,679.82

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR MATERIAL VAT-1 Vinyl anti-static 105.64

1,150.42

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR MATERIAL VCT-1 Vinyl tile 328.96

3,582.37

TOTAL AREA FIRST FLOOR 2,375.76 25,872.03

SECOND FLOOR SUMMARY OFFICES OCCUPIED

AREA TYPE OF FLOOR FINISHED SQ. METER SQ. FEET

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR FINISHED CPB-1 Seamless rolled carpet 73.69

802.48

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR FINISHED CPT-1 CARPET

1,379.02

15,017.53

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR FINISHED CT-1 CONCRETE

44.17

481.01

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR FINISHED ST-1 STONE

153.02

1,666.39

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR FINISHED VAT-1 Vinyl anti-static 132.47

1,442.60

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR FINISHED CT-1 CONCRETE

92.64

1,008.85

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR FINISHED VCT-1 Vinyl tile 153.01

1,666.28

SUBTOTAL BY FLOOR FINISHED CLASSIFIED

327.02

3,561.25

TOTAL AREA SECOND FLOOR 2,355.04 25,646.39

OUTSIDE AREAS NCC 18,384.75 200,413.53

OTHER AREAS: Leased Residences Estimated Areas

1,800.00 19,375.00

TOTAL FOR ALL AREAS 24,915.55 271,306.95

Total Square Meters 24,915.55 Sq. Meters All Areas