Questions and Resposnes 22-Q-5003 CUSTODIAL READING PA086 11-12-2021.pdf

Questions & Responses

W15QKN-22-Q-5003 – Custodial in Reading, PA (PA086)

1. Who is the current incumbent cleaning company?

RESPONSE: D&R Williams, LLC

2. What is the incumbent's full contract price?

RESPONSE: $67,284.52

3. How many employees are currently working at the facility?

RESPONSE: THERE ARE 20 EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY WORKING AT THE FACILITY.

4. Can you clarify the frequency of "Weekly" services in a standard calendar week as explained in paragraph 2.7.5 of the PWS?

RESPONSE: As per Para. 2.7.5 of the PWS “Services performed 52 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of six to eight calendar days.” It’s stated right in that sentence 52 times during each 12 month period of the contract.

5. It's specified in paragraph 5.6.1.2 the type of liquid wax system required. Are there any other requirements for the cleaning products we use under this contract?

RESPONSE: NO, ONLY WHAT IS STATED IN THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS).

6. If we subcontract half of the contract with a company that has commercial experience, would we be eligible for the current contract listed?

RESPONSE: YES

7. Who will be supplying trash bags, toilet paper and hand soap?

RESPONSE: Response: Refer to the Performance Work Statement paragraph 1.1 “Description of Services”. It’s also repeated in Paragraph 4.1 of the PWS ENTITLED “GENERAL”.

8. How many people work in this building and about how much traffic comes and goes on a daily basis?

We need answers to determine how much toiletries are needed (trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper…..etc).

RESPONSE: THERE ARE 20 EMPLOYEES THAT WORK AT THIS FACILITY. THE GOVERNMENT CAN’T PROVIDE A RESPONSE TO THE DAY TO DAY FOOT TRAFFIC BECAUSE THAT MAY VARY. THE BUILDING IS TYPICALLY OCCUPIED FOR BATTLE ASSEMBILIES ON THREE OF THE FOUR WEEKENDS PER MONTH.

APPROXOMIMATE BATTLE ASSEMBLY ATTENDANCE IS 140 SOLDIERS PER WEEKEND.

9. Is there a list of contractor furnished items? Trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper..etc?

RESPONSE: Read the entirety of the Solicitation including the PWS and Custodial Floor Plan, this information is provided throughout. Additionally you can refer to Paragraph 1.1 of the PWS entitled “Description of Services”, Paragraph 4 and 4.1 of the PWS entitled “Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities”, “General”, and Paragraph 5 of the PWS entitled Specific Tasks”, Paragraph 7.1 “Performance Requirements Summary” and Paragraph 7.2 “Custodial Inspection Sheet”. Again please read the entirety of the Solicitation, PWS, and Custodial Floor Plan as this information is provided throughout not just limited to the paragraphs listed here.