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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Can the Government provide an estimate of restroom usage of employees and visitors during the busy and slow seasons, or give an estimate of annual usage?

A: It varies throughout the seasons. The Visitor Center sees increased visitation in the winter months due to school tours and increased visitation in the summer months due to recreation.

2. Q: Can the government provide an estimate on when the facility will be open to the public because of the COVID shutdowns?

A: No, COVID closures are pending on public health recommendations and are subject to change.

3. Q: Are there any COVID specific sanitation practices or procedures above the normal levels the contractor should be aware of?

A: Industry standard. Disinfecting high touch area will be part of each cleaning. Examples areas include desks, light switches, doorknobs, drinking fountains, railings and other fixtures are some of the items that will be expected to be

4. Q: Should bidders provide two estimates for janitorial work in the COHO office segment of the PWS? One for the current temporary office and a second that is applied when the new office is opened for use?

A: One line item, one price.

5. Q: According to the wage determination sheets we as employers are required to pay our janitors a minimum of $15.15 per hour plus $4.54 per hour for life accident and health insurance plans sick leave pension plans civic and personal leave severance pay and saving and thrift plans. Plus an additional $4.00 per hour under Health and Welfare EO 13706: for a total of $23.69 per hour. Is this the correct minimum we are required to pay our employees under this contract?

A: I can confirm that the base is $15.15 per hour plus $4.54 per hour for life accident and health insurance plans sick leave pension plans civic and personal leave severance pay and saving and thrift plans. However, it is $4.22 for HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706.

Please Confirm Labor Rates with Department of Labor: https://www.dol.gov/

6. Q: Will the Bat infestation issue in the Upper Level Hatchery be resolved prior to the start of this contract. Bat removal and feces clean up?

A: The bat problem is non routine work. Some miscellaneous hourly rate work may apply to cleaning up the area.

7. Q: Will we be responsible to empty any exterior trash receptacles?

A: No.

8. Q: In walk through it was mentioned to clean exterior walk ways and railings going from buildings. As well as bridge between Hatcheries. Did not see this mentioned in the scope of work. Only says to pressure wash exterior of buildings quarterly. Can you provide some more clarification on this?

A: The walk ways are included on the estimation of square footage that the contract covers. The outdoor walkways and handrails at the Visitor Center and upper level of fish hatchery building will be required to be cleaned.

9. Q: Is it mandatory for an employee to be in a company labeled vehicle? Most of our employees use there own vehicle for work, not company vehicles.

A: Yes, employees should be company vehicle with markings that easily identify them as a contractor. Employees should be dressed a uniform that identifies them as a employee and where a name tag.

10. Q: Is there on site storage for cleaning supplies available.

A: Some of the sites have a small janitor supplies closet that would allow for the storage of items such as mop/bucket. Storage spaces are based on availability and will be approved by COR/technical POC. We will do our best to accommodate a reasonable amount of supplies.

11. Q: Are there water spigots available for pressure washer.

A: Yes. At most locations.