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Request for Information Custodial Services – Rainelle, WV Supporting: 99th RSC

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This RFI does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offeror(s) to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The US Army Contracting Command is exploring the capability for contractors to provide Custodial Services in Rainelle, WV. Such capability should meet the standards set forth in the attached site-map and in the draft Performance Work Statement (DPWS) below:

Performance Location: PFC Ralph E. Pomeroy USARC/BMA #107-1, 6 John Raine Dr., Rainelle, WV 54766.

Responses should address the following items:

Provide a tailored capability statement for the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.

What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

Does your organization plan to utilize subcontracting or teaming arrangements in order to perform the tasks of this requirement as stated in the DPWS and site-map? If so, please identify the planned arrangement.

Provide your organizations name, address, email address, Website address and phone number.

Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include, office location(s), CAGE Code, DUNs number, etc.

Respondents shall not be obligated to provide the services described herein and it is understood by the United States Government that the cost estimates provided as a result of this request are “best” estimates only.

Responses to this RFI will be submitted by email directly to Contract Specialist, Michael A. Bush, Michael.a.bush89.civ@mail.mil, 609-562-4054. Responses are due no later than Thursday, August 17, 2017 by 11:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Any questions may be directed to the point of contact listed above.

Draft Performance Work Statement:

5. SPECIFIC TASKS.

5.1. The contractor shall provide the custodial services described herein. An inventory and description of the areas to receive custodial services is included in the applicable Custodial Drawings.

5.2. Basic services shall be performed at the locations identified in the drawings and frequencies detailed below, and shall consist of the services listed for the specified spaces. Furniture or other equipment (including waste containers) moved while performing basic services shall be returned to their original position.

5.3. WEEKLY SERVICES

5.3.1. Space Cleaning.

5.3.1.1. Sweeping/Dust mopping. Concrete/quarry tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring shall be swept and dust mopped with a disinfectant so as to remove all loose dirt, dust and debris.

5.3.1.2. Cleaning walk-off mats. Each time floors are swept/dust mopped or vacuumed walk-off mats in that area shall be cleaned. Soil and moisture underneath shall be removed and the floor shall be cleaned as appropriate.

5.3.1.3. Empting waste containers. All waste containers shall be emptied and plastic liners replaced. Any plastic liner with food waste or that is soiled or leaking shall be replaced with a new plastic line. Boxes, cans, bottles marked “TRASH” shall also be removed and disposed of. All waste collected shall be disposed of. All waste that is collected that falls on the floor and outside grounds during waste removal shall be picked up and disposed of by the contractor.

5.3.2. Floor Care.

5.3.2.1 Damp Mopping. Prior to damp mopping, floors shall be swept/dust mopped. Floors shall be damp mopped with an approved cleaning solution to remove dirt, streaks, smears and stains.

5.3.3. Restroom Services.

5.3.3.1 Sweeping/Dust mopping. Latrine floors shall be swept/dust mopped with a disinfectant as to remove all loose dirt, dust and debris. Floor drains shall be cleaned and flushed with disinfectant.

5.3.3.2. Empting waste containers. Waste containers shall be emptied, disinfected, and plastic liners replaced.

5.3.3.3. Cleaning Fixtures. Restroom fixtures, including water closets, urinals, lavatories, and sinks shall be washed inside and outside utilizing a disinfectant, and shall be free of stains and odors. Pumice sticks and an approved toilet bowl cleaner shall be used to remove stains from urinals and water closets. Brushes, sponges, and cloths that have been used to clean any other part of the restroom (including water closets, urinals, walls, floors and partitions) shall not be used to clean lavatories or sinks. Mirrors shall be cleaned and polished. All metal fixtures and hardware shall be cleaned.

5.3.3.4. Servicing Restrooms. Service shall include inspecting, replenishing, and cleaning supply dispensers. Contractor furnished restroom supplies shall include, but are not limited to, paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap. The contractor shall stock restrooms with sufficient supplies to insure that the supplies will last until the next scheduled service. If dispensers become empty before the next scheduled service, the Contractor shall replenish them at no additional cost to the Government.

5.4. SEMI-MONTHLY SERVICES

5.4.1. Space Cleaning.

5.4.1.1. Drinking Fountains. Metal shall be wiped clean free of stains, smudges and scale.

5.4.2. Restroom Services.

5.4.2.1. Cleaning Restrooms. Wainscoting, partitions, walls, and doors shall be cleaned free of dirt, stains, and graffiti.

5.5. MONTHLY SERVICES

5.5.1. Space Cleaning.

5.5.1.1 Vacuuming carpets and rugs. Carpeted areas and rugs shall be vacuumed free of all loose soil and debris.

5.5.1.2. Cleaning walk-off mats. Each time floors are swept/dust mopped or vacuumed walk-off mats in that area shall be cleaned. Soil and moisture underneath shall be removed and the floor shall be cleaned as appropriate.

5.5.2. Floor Care.

5.5.2.1. Sweeping/Dust mopping. Concrete/quarry tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring shall be swept and dust mopped with a disinfectant so as to remove all loose dirt, dust and debris.

5.5.2.2. Damp Mopping. Prior to damp mopping, floors shall be swept/dust mopped. Floors shall be damp mopped with an approved cleaning solution to remove dirt, streaks, smears and stains.

5.5.3. Restroom Services.

5.5.3.1. Cleaning Restrooms. Shower stall rooms and locker/dressing rooms shall be washed inside and outside utilizing a disinfectant, and shall be free of stains and odors.

5.6. SEMI-ANNUAL SERVICES

5.6.1. Floor Care.

5.6.1.1 Spray Cleaning and Buffing. Prior to spray cleaning and buffing, floors shall be damp mopped as specified above. Floor shall be spray cleaned and buffed to remove traffic marks, heavy soil, etc. The material used for spray cleaning and buffing shall contain a blend of detergents and polymers to emulsify surface soil and repair traffic areas. Any loose residue is produced by buffing shall be removed in a manner that will leave the floor clean without destroying the high gloss produced by buffing. When completed, a spray cleaned and buffed floor shall have a uniform, high gloss finish, free of scuff and heel marks. The floor finish shall be uniform from wall to wall, including corners.

5.6.1.2. Waxing and buffing. In the event that spray cleaning and buffing is not sufficient to maintain a uniform high-gloss finish, floors shall be completely waxed and buffed. The Contractor shall use a liquid wax system containing not less that 18% solids, the floors shall be damp mopped as specified above immediately prior to application of wax. Floors shall be buffed, if required, to a uniform gloss finish free from dirt, traffic marks, and stains.

5.7 ANNUAL SERVICES

5.7.1. Floor Care.

5.7.1.1. Stripping and Re-waxing Floors. Resilient flooring, to include restrooms shall be swept/dust mopped and stripped to remove all built up wax and imbedded dirt prior to re-waxing. After application of wax, areas shall be buffed (if required) sufficiently for maximum gloss and uniform sheen from wall to wall, including corners. The re-waxed floor shall present a clean appearance free from scuff marks and dirt smears. Furniture and other equipment moved during floor stripping and re-waxing shall be returned to their original positions.

5.7.1.2. Shampooing Carpets and Rugs. Prior to shampooing, carpets and rugs shall be vacuumed free of all loose soil and debris. Carpets and rugs shall be shampooed free of streaks, stains, and spots, and shall have a bright uniform color. Shampooing shall be done by the water extraction method. After drying, furniture and other equipment moved for shampooing shall be returned to their original positions.

5.8. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR)

The contractor shall report all contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the 99th Regional Support Command via secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following address: http://www.ecmra.mil and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

6. ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

6.1. AT LEVEL 1 TRAINING. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

6.2. ACCESS, GENERAL PROTECTION, AND SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

6.2.1 For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

6.2.2 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

6.3 AT AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL TRAVELING OVERSEAS. This standard language required US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and to receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

6.4 iWATCH TRAINING. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards are provided by COR/RFOS). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR/RFOS. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and with 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR/RFOS not later than 5calendar days after contract award.

6.5 OPSEC TRAINING. Per Army Regulation 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and annually thereafter.