Questions and Responses Set3 - W15QKN-22-Q-5087 (8-10-22).pdf

QUESTION’S & RESPONSE SET 3

W15QKN‐22‐Q‐5087 – Custodial Services – Newark, DE (DE007)

8‐10‐2022

1. Are there any new requirements on this contract?

Government Response: This is a new requirement.

2. How many employees are required?

Government Response: The Contractor is responsible for figuring out how many employees are required to complete the tasks set forth in this requirement.

3. Do employees need to be scheduled from 6 am‐6 pm Monday through Saturday?

Government Response: Refer to PWS Paragraph’s 1.5.3 and 1.5.3.1.

4. How many employees are needed to fulfill this contract?

Government Response: The Contractor is responsible for figuring out how many employees are required to complete the tasks set forth in this requirement.

5. What is average cost of equipment and supplies per year?

Government Response: This is for the contactor to figure out. The Government will not provide pricing for equipment or supplies.

6. My company is not 100 % sdvosb we do have staff that are disabled vets they are not part owners, are we able to bid on the solicitation, your input will be greatly appreciated

Government Response: THIS REQUIREMENT IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS SET‐ASIDE. PLEASE REFER TO PARAGRAPH 5. OF THE INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTIONS OF THE SOLICITATION.

7. How many reservists will be occupying this facility on Saturdays and Sundays.

Government Response: There are approximately 200 reservists per weekend; however, it can be up to

400+ any given weekend.

8. Will reservist be served meals in this building on Saturday and Sundays

Government Response: Yes, reservists may be served meals in the building on Saturday’s and Sunday’s it depends on the event/drill that is occurring.

9. Are there commercial dumpsters available for contractors use?

Government Response: Yes

10. Will government provide supplies ie. toiletry, trash can liners, paper towels.

Government Response: No, the Government will not provide supplies. Please refer to Paragraph 2 of the instructions to offerors section of the Solicitation. Additionally refer to Paragraph 4.1 of the PWS.

11. According to Section 10 part D, under Instructions to Offerors, the government request that offerors provide a price for the base periods and option periods provided on the SF1449 Continuation sheets of the solicitation, but on the solicitation sheet there are no specific dates for the CLIN . Will the government please provide the month and year for each CLIN item?

Government Response: Dates will not be provided during the Solicitation phase of this requirement. Each

CLIN is identified by BY (Base Year) or OY1, OY2, OY3, and OY4 (Option Year). The period of performance dates will be added prior to award.

12. When does the government intend on awarding this contract? What will be the start date of the contract?

Government Response: The Government anticipates of FY22 award, however that is not guaranteed. The

Government cannot provide the start date of the requirement at this point.

13. Is this contract fully funded if awarded, or will the government have to wait for funds before work can commence?

Government Response: This solicitation was issued in accordance with FAR PART 52.232‐18 “Subject to the Availability of Funds”.

14. What is the average daily foot traffic at the site?

Government Response: On an average daily basis, there are approximately 25 persons a day during the week. However, there may be times that based on the operational needs of the various tenant Reserve units that utilize the center, exceed this daily average.

15. Are the showers regularly used on a daily basis? Are they included to be cleaned for the restroom cleaning?

Government Response: YES.

16. Can the government provide the sign‐in sheets for both site visits?

Government Response: No the Government cannot provide the sign‐in sheets for the site visits.

17. Are there any cleaning requirements outside of the facility or is this the cleaning strictly to the inside of the facility?

Government Response: Refer to the Solicitation, PWS and Floor Plan.

18. Is stripping/waxing of the floors required?

Government Response: No, there is no requirement for stripping/waxing of the floors under this

Solicitation and PWS.

19. Is cleaning of the windows, blinds and/or curtains required?

Government Response: No, there is no requirement for cleaning windows, blinds and or curtains under this Solicitation and PWS.

20. Are there dedicated secure Janitorial closets and/or storage space(s) provided for the storing of cleaning equipment and supplies onsite?

Government Response: YES

21. Regarding quote submission, are past performances to be included and if so, how many are minimally required?

Government Response: No, past performance submission is not required during quote submission.

22. To follow, should the Prime bidder be teaming with a subcontractor, may the subcontractors past performances be deemed acceptable to use in our quote submission?

Government Response: The Government cannot stop the prime from using a subcontractor. The Prime

Contractor is fully responsible for completing all the work as outlined in this requirement. The

Government does not have privity to the subcontractor.