Washer and Dryer Solicitation Questions 13May2022 (V2)-KO Reviewed.pdf

W911RX-22-Q-0041 Solicitation Date: 05/13/22 Washer & Dryer Maintenance Question/Answers

1. When was the last time the venting system was completely cleaned and by whom? Records show the vents were last cleaned between 5 May 2021 and 14 May 2021.

2. How many buildings have convergent vents with or without fan assist motors? See Technical

Exhibit 03 – Building Floor Plans v2 and Technical Exhibit 4 – Dryer Vent Details v3 for building vent details, specifically 7001, 7003, 7081, 7815A and 7815B.

3. During the annual maintenance if the contractor discovers items in need of repair in the venting system or convergent vents, will the contractor be responsible for those repairs? See revised Attachment 06 – Performance Work Statement v7 paragraph 3.4.3 and 3.4.3.1.

4. Buildings with multiple stories do they have available elevators? See Technical Exhibit 03 – Building Floor Plans v2.

5. The government has provided detailed floor plans all the locations of each one of the laundry rooms does it have any more detailed information regarding the venting servicing these laundry rooms? For example size of ducting, associated elements such as fan assist motors plenums and accesses to venting in order to clean properly. See Techncial Exhibit 4 – Dryer Vent Details v3.

6. Is the contractor responsible for vent caps or venting elements on the sides of the building? See revised Attachment 06 – Performance Work Statement v7 paragraph 3.4.3.

7. Will the government provide a lift in order to gain access to the multi-story vent exits? No

8. There are no drawings in TE 4. Can the Gov’t please update this technical exhibit and include the appropriate drawings? See revised Techncial Exhibit 4 – Dryer Vent Details v3.

9. Please clarify the pricing requirement. Does the contractor submit TE A Price Schedule as a separate proposal document (in EXCEL) or do we include this pricing sheet in Technical Exhibit A (Pricing Schedule) of our proposal? Submit using the provided excel sheet in Technical Exhibit A v2 as a separate document.

10. Since the Gov’t purchased new machines, what is the warranty on the new washers and dryers?

There is a 5 year limited warranty on parts.

11. Can the Gov’t please confirm that the contractor is only required to remove snow from all sidewalks and steps only for their assigned portion of Building 263? See revised Attachment 06

– Performance Work Statement v7 paragraph 7.4.1.1.1.

12. Will the government conduct a site visit? This will allow the contractors to ascertain the current conditions and to identify various types of venting systems used throughout the base, to include determining the current amount of buildup and the difficulty as well as accessibility to each system? Yes

13. From the contract information, the washer and dryers are already provided and awaiting installation/maintenance correct? Yes

W911RX-22-Q-0041 Solicitation Date: 05/13/22 Washer & Dryer Maintenance Question/Answers

14. What is the make and/or model number of the washer/dryer? See Techncial Exhibit 02 – Washer and Dryer Locations v2. The Equipment Description, make, model, quantities and dimensions are listed along with the location.

15. How would you like the service quotes to be provided for the bid? Would you like the solicitation form to be submitted with quotes written in or can it be a separate document? Bid price totals will be provided on the solicitation written in or typed for each CLIN and also on the excel sheet in Technical Exhibit A v2.

16. Are there elevators to transport equipment? See Technical Exhibit 03 – Building Floor Plans v2.

17. Are there any restrictions regarding base access for individuals with a criminal history? See paragraph 2.14.5.1 and 2.15.2.