Q&A_-_1.pdf

Questions and Answers, dated 3/1/2019 Custodial Services

Newark DE

1. QUESTION: What is the base and all options price?

a. ANSWER: The incumbent contractor is Ladsame LLC, who was awarded purchase order number

W15QKN-14-P-1389 in the amount of $74,431.00 including all option years (one base period and four options).

2. QUESITON: What is the current contract number?

a. ANSWER: Refer to question #1.

3. QUESTION: Who is the incumbent contractor?

a. ANSWER: Refer to question #1.

4. QUESTION: What is the current contract term (1 base year and 4 option years)?

a. ANSWER: Refer to question #1.

5. QUESTION: Can you give us the current personnel number?

a. ANSWER: At of this time, there are less than 30 people daily. However, there could be influx at any time of up to 270 people.

6. QUESTION: Do you want the window blinds cleaned?

a. ANSWER: This is a performance based services requirement, including the terms of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The scope of this PWS encompasses an overall cleanliness of the entire facility with respect to the site-map. PWS paragraph 1.3 states that custodial services applies to all designated spaces including, but not limit to, halls, restrooms, offices, work areas, entrance ways, lobbies, storage areas and stairways as detailed in the floor plans. Prospective contractors should assume that all areas (including window blinds, floors, walls, etc.) should meet the standards of this PWS, site-map and all related solicitation information.

7. QUESTION: What is the Base year price for janitorial Services?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

8. QUESTION: What is the option year price for current contract?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

9. QUESTION: In the last five years has the scope of work changed?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

10. QUESTION: Has the scope of work, under the new solicitation remained the same, decreased or increased compared to the current contract?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

11. QUESTION: Is there a labor union involved with this contract?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

12. QUESTION: Is there a mandatory site visit?

a. ANSWER: See FAR 52.237-1 in Section I of this solicitation for more information. Site visits will be conducted on two dates. The primary site visit date is 28 February 2019 which will begin at 10:00a.m. EST. An alternate site-visit date may be scheduled before 5 March 2019 between 10:00a.m. through 1:00p.m. EST.

13. QUESTION: Can you give us the current supply estimated cost, including paper products and chemicals?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

14. QUESTION: Can you give us the current monthly contract amounts?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

15. QUESTION: Can u provide me with the current monthly or annual cost you are paying for this contract work now?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

16. QUESTION: Can you give us an estimate of the daily population for each facility?

a. ANSWER: Please refer to question #5.

17. QUESTION: Will the Government provide consumables (toilet paper, soap, etc.)?

a. ANSWER: Please refer to the entire solicitation, PWS and related documents (including PWS paragraph 5.3.3.4).

18. QUESTION: Who is the incumbent contractor?

a. ANSWER: Refer to question #1.

19. QUESTION: What is the annual value of the existing contract?

a. ANSWER: The Government cannot answer this question.

20. QUESTION: What is the area to be serviced (sq. ft.)?

a. ANSWER: Please refer to the site-map which is provided as an attachment to the solicitation.