B.08.03 Solicitation Amendment W912DR21Q0017 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment it to respond to additonal RFI questions. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Mar-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DR21Q0017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Feb-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Feb-2021

CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DR21Q0017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

REVISED RFI RESPONSES

REVISED

RFI Questions

W912DR20Q0017 Janitorial Services Harrisburg, PA and Other Locations.

Q1: I wanted to know if you had any incumbent information such as company name and award amount or if this was a new contract.

A1: This is a new requirement, but you can request information concerning any past or present contracts by emailing FOIA-NAB@nab02.usace.army.mil.

Q2: What is the name of the current contractor?

A2: Please see the response to question #1.

Q3: What was the total award for this previous contract?

A3: Please see the response to question #1.

Q4: Was the incumbent awarded the same base year as in this solicitation?

A4: Please see the response to question #1.

Q5: Will there be a site visit for any of the locations listed in this solicitation?

A5: Please refer to the Instruction to Offerors included in the solicitation.

Q6: Who is the Incumbent Cleaning Company?

A6: Please see the response to question #1.

Q7: What is the Incumbent annual pricing?

A7: Please see the response to question #1.

Q8: Who will be responsible for providing paper products, trash can liners, and soap to the facilities?

A8: The vendor is responsible for all cleaning supplies including paper products, trash can liners and soap as outlined in the Schedule of Janitorial Services section of the PWS.

Q9: We would be very interested in bidding these services, if you wouldn't mind letting us know what the next steps would be?

A9: All bidders need to follow the Instructions to Offerors located in the solicitation and submit all required documents before the solicitation due date indicated in Block 8

Q10: I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, if similar services have been performed in the past, or if this is a new requirement.

A10: Please see the response to question #1.

Q11: If this is a follow-on requirement, could you please provide the previous contract or task order number?

A11: Please see the response to question #1.

Q12: SF 1449 states "Contractor is required to sign this document and return 2 copies to issuing office." However, the Quote is required to be submitted electronically via email. Was this an oversight or does the government want contractors to submit their submission file twice?

A12: The contractor is required to submit their bid once. The contractor is required to sign form 1449 and acknowledge all amendments. All documents must be submitted electronically.

Q13: Do the responses for Factor I, II, and III have to be separate files or can they all be contained in one file with Section identifiers?

A13: Factors I, II and III can be submitted on one file. But if the files are too large, they can be submitted separately.

Q14: Who is the incumbent contractor for this contract?

A14: Please see the response to question #1.

Q15: What was the value of the contract for the year ending 12/31/2020?

A:15: Please see the response to question #1.

Q16: Are there any consumable products, such as plastic trash liners, or restroom paper products that the contractor is required to provide beyond cleaning supplies and equipment?

A16: All trash can liners and paper products are supplied by the vendor as outlined Schedule of Janitorial Services section of the PWS.

Q17: We are preparing our bid in response to your Solicitation, but we ask if it would be possible for us to please attend the site visit via Zoom or other Internet technology?

A17: Due to security measures, all sites must be conducted in-person.

Q18: The pricing sheet, does we (contractor) use our own or you have a template meeting government standards?

A18: The Government Template Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation Must be used for interested parties to provide pricing information.

Q19: In regard to the uniforms, is it a requirement or not? It did not specify on page 97 A19: The wear of uniforms is not required.

Q20: I emailed Gloria just yesterday, and I wanted to ask what is the usual turnaround time for a response. I know with all the snow we've gotten, perhaps she might have been out of the office. Otherwise, if there is another person to contact, kindly let me know in order for me to arrange a site visit.

A20: Gloria has responded to all site visit requests the same day they are received. Per the Instructions to Offerors, the only POC for Site Visits is Gloria Hawkins.

Q21: How will I know when you receive the references checks for the bid. Should I follow up with my clients, or does someone notify the contractors that the references check was completed?

A21: USACE does not notify contractors when these documents are received. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all documents are submitted per the Instructions to Offerors.

Q22: When it comes to background checks, does the contractor provide the reports through a private company, or do we just provide the employee's personal information, and you run the background check? What is the cost for the criminal history check that the contractor will cover?

A22: It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide background checks for all personnel who will be working at the facility. The contractor is responsible for the cost of the criminal history checks. USACE does not provide pricing information for background checks.

(End of Summary of Changes)