Amendment W912WJ24Q0139-0005.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

Amendment 005 is to respond to questions from industry, questions and responses Nos. 18-20 are applicable to this amendment.

The solictation closing date remains August 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm Eastern.

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 09-Aug-2024

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 W912WJ24Q0139

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Jul-2024

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

09-Aug-2024

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912WJ24Q0139

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

QUESTION 1: Is there an incumbent for this requirement? If yes, please provide the previous award details.

ANSWER 1: No, this is a new requirement.

QUESTION 2: How many locations will need cleaning services on this contract? There is mention of suites A-130 and A-140.

ANSWER 2: Refer to PWS, 2. Locations, Cleaning services are required at the location of 432 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA for Suites A-130 & A-140.

QUESTION 3: Will the government supply the cleaning products, trash bags, toilet paper etc. or should the cleaning contractor plan on supplying them?

ANSWER 3: Contractor is responsible for supplies. Refer to the PWS, 21. Contractor Furnished Items.

QUESTION 4: When will the contract be awarded? I know there is a September 1st, 2024 start date.

ANSWER 4: The Government intends to award as soon as possible, the base year will begin on or about September 1, 2024.

QUESTION 5: How many square feet is required to be cleaned at this site?

ANSWER 5: Refer to PWS, 2. Location, 432 John Fitch Highway, Suites A-130 & A-

140 have a total of approximately 3700 sq. ft.

QUESTION 6: In case we have an issue on the day of the site visit, what is the Point of

Contact phone number?

ANSWER 6: Realty Specialist, Joanne Doucette, 978-318-8215

QUESTION 7: Could you let me know what specific security clearances or certifications are needed for our team?

ANSWER 7: Refer to PWS, 10. Security and 11. Identification of Contractor or Personnel at Government Facilities.

QUESTION 8: Is there a particular process we should follow for background checks?

ANSWER 8: Refer to PWS, 11, Identification of Contractor or Personnel at

Government Facilities

QUESTION 9: Are there any specific protocols for accessing restricted areas we should be aware of?

ANSWER 9: Refer to PWS, 10. Security

QUESTION 10: Will the government be providing ID badges for our personnel, or should we handle this ourselves?

ANSWER 10: Refer to PWS 11. Identification of Contractor or Personnel at

Government Facilities

QUESTION 11: Will the team providing the janitorial services have access to water and power on site?

ANSWER 11: Refer to PWS, 20. Government Furnished Property and Services, 20.3

Availability of Utilities

QUESTION 12: On August 7, at the site visit, who will be there to meet us for the onsite walk?

ANSWER 12: USACE, Realty Specialist, Marcia Marques will be onsite. If contractors have questions, they shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist listed in the solicitation and responses will be posted in an amendment.

QUESTION 13: Could you provide us with the estimated budget ranges for this opportunity?

ANSWER 13: There are no budget ranges available for this service requirement.

QUESTION 14: Are there available funds allocated for this opportunity.

ANSWER 14: Yes, there are funds allocated for this opportunity.

QUESTION 15: Can you provide the incumbent contract number?

ANSWER 15: This requirement is solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

If a previous award exists, the only information that is released to the public is awarded contractor name and total contract award amount.

Please refer to QUESTION 1 & ANSWER 1.

QUESTION 16: Are there storage closet (s) on location that the contractor can have secured access to and store supplies and equipment?

ANSWER 16: Yes, there is a janitorial area for supplies and equipment. Please refer to attached highlighted floor plan.

QUESTION 17: Section A.2 - Janitorial/cleaning services on a three (3) day per week schedule (3X Frequency), 156 Service days. Then on page 21 - Monthly Janitorial Services Checklist for Facilities 3000 SF or more - it has 2X as the frequency required. Can the government clarify the frequency of weekly service?

ANSWER 17: Cleaning services are required three (3) times per week. Please refer to the attached corrected Checklist for 3,000 sf and more.

QUESTION 18: Per the solicitation document, under 5.d., is a Level 3 SSHO required for these services?

ANSWER 18: Yes, SSHO Level 3 is a qualified or competent person. Per EM385-1-1, a

Competent Person (CP) is one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

It does not take any formal training, a CP shall be able to identify hazards. The CP can be the janitor on site if they are qualified and competent, as they would need to fill out the SSHO and fill in the summary of safety experience which can be years of janitorial experience and sign.

QUESTION 19: In reviewing the requirements, it indicates that a SSHO shall be present at the project site at all times, is this required for this project?

ANSWER 19: Yes, the SSHO shall to be onsite at all times.

QUESTION 20: Can cleaning services be performed outside of the hours of 9:00 am - 3:30 pm? Could contractor perform services until 6:00 pm?

ANSWER 20: No. Services shall be performed between 9:00 am – 3:30 pm only.

(End of Summary of Changes)