QA_18-Q-1093_-_Custodial_Chili_NY_Revision.pdf

Question and Answers

W15QKN-18-Q-1093

Custodial Services, Chili, NY

1. Q: When referring to “Common Floors,” For Monthly (Damp mopping) Semi Annual (Spray Clean, Wax & Buff Floors Buffing) and Annual Floor Care (Wax and Seal Floors), what rooms are you referring to as Common Floors?

A: The PWS Exhibit 2 has been revised.

2. Q: How many days a week is the service.

A: Please refer to section 2.7 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

3. Q: Would we be responsible for all paper goods as well as chemicals and equipment?

A: Yes, vendor is responsible for all paper goods, chemicals, and equipment. Please reference paragraph

5.3.3.4 of the PWS.

4. Q: What would be the hours of access for cleaning?

A: The working hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Please refer to PWS paragraphs

1.5.3 and 1.5.14.2.

5. Q: Any equipment to be supplied by client?

A: No equipment will be supplied by client. Please refer to paragraph 4.1 of the PWS.

6. Q: Is there a scope of work available?

A: Please refer to the solicitation amendment 0001.

7. Q: Care of floors and carpets annual or semiannual?

A: Care of floors is listed in PWS.

8. Q: How many days a week are we to perform services?

A: Service is one day per week between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Please reference paragraph 5.3.3.4 of the PWS.

9. Q: Do you provide all paper products and disposables? (Toilet paper, paper towels, trash can liners, etc.)

A: No, we do not provide any paper products. Paper products and equipment provided by vendor to perform work. Please reference paragraph 5.3.3.4 of the PWS.

10. Q: There are no daily services requested. Is it correct to assume that the items listed in the weekly services are to be completed one time per week?

A: Yes, items in the weekly services are to be done once per week. Please refer to paragraph 2.7 of the

PWS.

11. Q: Will there be space provided to store equipment and supplies?

A: Yes, space will be provided in the existing janitors’ closet. Refer to paragraph 1.1 of the PWS.

12. Q: 5.3.3.4 states that if the dispensers become empty before next visit the contractor is responsible for replenishing the dispenser at no cost to the government. Coming once per week this may very well happen is it expected of the contractor to come even if we are providing the contracted services. If so can the frequency be added?

A: The PWS has been revised.

13. Q: Stripping and Wax requires no foot traffic for several hours can this service be performed after hours to avoid interruption of business and can the same be done for the shampooing of the carpets?

A: Work will be scheduled during minimal occupancy times.

14. Q: Who will make the call in regards to the condition of this floor?

A: The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will make this call regarding the condition of the floor.

15. Q: How is this additional invoice and charge going to get paid?

A: There will be no additional invoice and charge for any additional work. Work will be performed in accordance with the PWS.

16. Q: What if you inquire about a Special floor job for Special Events outside of the contract scope?

Let’s say a promotion at the next Drill weekend, or a major spill on the floor?

A: We will not inquire about a special floor job. We will not request any additional work outside the

PWS.

17. Q: Our Company is currently cleaning the Webster Army Depot located on Old Ridge Road. We have developed a good relationship with John Granata. What is the population number in Chili, as opposed to Webster?

A: Approx. 8 full time employees during the week not including the band area. Unit strength is unknown.

18. Q: Does each regiment have Drill weekends similar to Webster?

A: No.

19. Q: The Band area (Rooms 169, 170, 171, 173): How often does this group get together?

A: Once per month.

20. Q: How large is the population?

A: One full time person during the week for the band area. Unit strength is unknown.

21. Q: Does the band have separate working/training/practice hours than the weekend "Drill" groups?

A: Yes.

22. Q: Do you have a calendar, schedule for drill weekends?

A: Yes. Please refer to paragraph 1.5.3 of the PWS.

23. Q: Do you currently have a (push) Floor scrubber for your current floors?

A: This will be supplied by the contractor. Reference PWS paragraph 1.1.