Q A Janitorial Solicitation 1-24-2011.pdf
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- Janitorial Cleaning Services Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- SGVA11P000207
- Issued by
- Department of State US Embassy Geneva
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation SGVA11Q000207M001.pdf | ||
| Coverlet Janitorial SGVA11Q000207 corrected.pdf | ||
| Exhibit A Part 2 Window Inventory.pdf | ||
| Coverlet Janitorial SGVA11Q000207.pdf | ||
| EXHIBIT C Government Furnished Property.pdf | ||
| SF1449_11Q000207.far | — | |
| EXHIBIT D Contractor Application for Certification.pdf | ||
| Solicitation SGVA11Q000207.pdf | ||
| EXHIBIT A Part 1 Location Schedule.pdf | ||
| EXHIBIT B Contractor Furnished Property.pdf |
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Janitorial Solicitation SGVA-11-Q-000207
Site Visit 24 January 2011 - 14H00
Questions and Answers (Q&A) during the site visit of 24 January 2011.
Q&A are sent to all attendees.
Personnel clearance (Autorisation de mouvement du personnel)
Q: Do we need to present additional personnel in case of sickness/absence of the cleared personnel?
A: Yes, the cleaning company must have sufficient cleared personnel for replacement in case of sickness or vacation.
Water outlets
Q: Where are the water outlets in the building for use of the cleaning company?
A: They are located in all sanitary rooms, in the basement in the laundry room and in the kitchen 1 st and 2 nd floors.
Authorization for cleaning machines (carpet machine or other specific equipement)
Q: Is a security authorization for the cleaning machines?
A: No specific authorization is being required at that time.
Q: Is there a wastewater evacuation point?
A: Yes, it is located in the basement
Q: Does the cleaning personnel need to be “escorted” at all times?
A: Cleared personnel with a “yellow badge” can move around the basement, ground floor & second floor and does not need an escort.
On the CAA floors (3 rd floor and above except ladies sanitary rooms & elevators) the personnel must be escorted at all times : 1 Mission escort for 2 cleaning staff.
Q: Knowing that in the next 3 years the Swiss government has already approved salary increases (Convention Collective), should this be taken into consideration in the offer/bid?
A: The offer/bid must take into consideration all cost evolution for the next 5 years or during the whole duration of the contract. If some of these costs are are known, they should be taken into consideration.
Q: What is the meaning of “Reserved” in the solicitation ?
A: “Reserved” means that the clause under that point is not applicable to that specific solicitation. The numbering is kept as is and marked “Reserved”.
Quality assurance = performance threshold is one complaint per month
(applies to serious complaint per month)
Q: What is a “serious” complaint?
A: Non performance in the sanitories is considered for example a serious complaint. Recurrent complaints discussed with provider but not addressed are also considered as serious.
Q: Should the offer be written in English?
A: It is not a requirement to submit the offers nor the original documents
(Licenses, Permits) in the English language no
Q: When submitting the offer/bid, should the security clearance documents
(exhibit D – Application for Contractor Certification)?
A: These documents are not needed at the time of offer, although it is advisable to prepare these documents in advance.
Q: Can other questions by send by email?
A: Yes, all other questions must be in written form and addressed to Carla
Menting’s email (MentingCX@state.gov). Any and all further questions and answers concerning the janoritorial solicitation contract will be sent to all participants.
mailto:MentingCX@state.gov
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