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Solicitation# SIZ10015R0011

Solicitation Title: K9 IZECPs Janitorial Services

Question 1: We need to know about the service team did you want us to make one group can move to all ECPs or six groups group per each ECP ?

Answer: the contactor is free to have either (1) team doing all the required janitorial services stipulated in the solicitation or as many teams as long as the job will be done.

Question 2: If there is a need for one service group , they will need a truck to move them from one ECPs to other. About the truck , will you provide it or we have to?

Answer: the statement below is quoted from the solicitation:

1. PRICES AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall perform janitorial work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services, for the U.S. Embassy/Iraq Mission.

Question 3: About the Waste container ofECPs # 6 when it is full we have to empty it. Is the the site of the Landfill area inside the location or outside (inside Baghdad International Zone)?

Answer: the designation of the landfill area is the responsibility of the contractor and has to be in consistency with Baghdad Governorate Amanat rules and regulations.

Question 4: please we need to know how many days per week we have to work, and how many hour per day?

2. Notwithstanding FAR 52.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (APR 2004), the requirement ofthis contract requires service 365 days per year. The contractor shall therefore factor in premium pay as required by local law for all designated legal holidays. No additional compensation shall be permitted.

The contractor shall determine the work schedule necessary for staff to complete the requirements and submit it to the Contracting Officer for approval.

Please also see section 1.3 .1 of the solicitation Scope of Work.

Question 5: ECP 6 in the solicitation 9A.l Base year standard services) has 1 portable latrine while in the site visit we saw 3.

Answer: an amendment to the solicitation will be issue to change the number of latrines at ECP6

Question 6: Can the large rusty metal bin not be used by sealing the top so that no one can put garbage in it, and have it replaced by 4 x850 liters plastic bin with a lid OR use 10 x 200 liters plastic bins with lids as we are servicing the site on daily bases, at contractor's cost?

The contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of trash on a weekly basis. If the contractor wishes to utilize other trash containers at their expense and make more frequent removals of trash, that may be approved the Contracting Officer.

Question 7: The closing date stated in the solicitation will fall in the EID AI FUTOR Feast which is a national holiday in Iraq- Just for information.

The due date for closing will remain, and Offerors are reminded that they may submit their proposal at any time up to the closing date.

Questions 8: Who is responsible for issuing badges ?

Answer: issuing IZ badges is the responsibility of the Iraqi Badging Office, however, the U.S. Embassy I GSO will provide a copy of the contract for the successful contractor to support badge issuance.

Question 9: Is it possible to use workers from third countries National (TCN)?

Answer: Yes.

Question 10: How many toilet rolls, toilet papers and soap do they need per day I per service?

Answer: As per the attached, the Offeror should be able to determine average quantities according to the number ofvisitors in section 1.3 .1.2.1 below.

1.3 .1 .1 Cleaning of latrines.

Latrines shall be free of dust, mud, sand, footprints, liquid spills, and other debris. The latrines shall be cleaned using suitable non-abrasive cleaners and disinfectants. All surfaces shall be free of grime, soap scum, mold, and smudges. The Contractor shall check those areas used by personnel visiting the latrines several times daily to ensure that the latrines are always clean and neat.

1.3 .1.2 Toiletry supplies.

The Contractor shall supply and refill paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all latrines.

1.3.1.2.1 Average visitors per day:

ECP1-eight ECP2-eight ECP4-fourteen ECP5A-six ECP5B-eight

ECP6-twenty

Question II: Is this contract being awarded the first time or is there an incumbent? If so can we get some indicative quantities that are currently being used for the supplies

Answer: There is an incumbent; however quantities should be determined by each Offeror as part of their calculation.

Question 12: How many people can be hired for this contract for a minimum/maximum?

Answer: The number of staff is not specified; however the contractor shall submit a schedule that includes the staffing for approval to the Contracting Officer. Please also see Scope of Work 1: The Contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, supplies and direct labor personnel that are necessary to accomplish the work in this contract.

Questions 13 : If this contract is being performed by an incumbent, what was that value of the last awarded contract?

Answer: 68,504.000.00 IQD for one year.

Questions 14: Will the USG provide space to store the supplies that will be required on a weekly/monthly basis.

Answer: No, storing of supplies is the responsibility of the successful contractor and it's not allowed to be near to any ECP location.

Douglas L. DeMaggio