03. Continuation Page - Questions from Industry.pdf

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

RESPONSES TO INDUSTRY

Questions from Industry and Responses from Government – W91QF4-25-Q-0004 – POM Laundry and Dry- Cleaning Services

Q1: Are there any special requirements for access to the facility?

A1: Initial background check will be completed by the Installation Access Guards and then Tier 1 investigation is the minimum level of background check required for new federal contractors working in non-sensitive positions. It's also known as the most basic investigation.

Q2: Are there any security clearances or access restrictions?

A2: Contractor personnel will only be on the installation during the service hours listed in the PWS.

Q3: Will the contractor need to check in and out with facility management?

A3: No. The service area is in a secure building and the contractor will not be issued a key and will use the doorbell for access.

Q4: Is there an estimate amount of what will need to be serviced according to past service amounts?

A4: Please refer to the Pricing Sheet.

Q5: Could you please provide the maximum budget allocated for this contact?

A5: Providing that information would present an unfair advantage.

Q6: Are there any post-award submittals we should be aware of?

A6: Please refer to the PWS.

Q7: Is a site visit available?

A7: No site visit will be available at this time.

Q8: Could you provide details on the approximate number of employees who wear scrubs at the Presidio of Monterey and how many days per week they typically work? This will help us estimate the volume and frequency of service required for scrubs.

A8: Please refer to Technical Exhibit A Pricing Sheet.

Q9: Per-Piece Breakdown: Our subcontractor typically quotes on a per-piece basis. The solicitation provides estimated quantities in pounds. Could you confirm if there is a per-piece breakdown available, or if the provided pound estimates represent weekly requirements? This information will assist us in aligning our quote with the contract’s volume expectations.

A9: This requirement is per pound. Pound estimates represent annual requirements.

Q10: Quantity Confirmation: We received a quantity breakdown per piece from an internal source, but we want to confirm if these are the accurate quantities needed. Could you verify the actual quantities for each item to ensure that our quote is accurate?

A10: The requirement is per pound.

Q11: Mattress Covers: Are the mattress covers in this contract expected to be plastic or fabric? This detail is essential for selecting the appropriate material and pricing structure for laundering.

A11: Fabric.

Q12: Towel Types: Could you clarify the types of towels required under this contract? Specifically, we are looking to confirm if these are standard bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, or a combination of these. This will help us prepare an accurate quote that meets the intended usage.

A12: Hand towels.

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Q13: Current Services: Could you provide any details on the current laundry services provided at the Presidio of Monterey? Understanding the current scope or any specific standards will help us align our proposal with existing expectations.

A13: Please refer to Attachment 1 PWS which contains the scope of work to be performed.

Q14: Purpose of Linen Program: Is this linen program specifically for the healthcare side of the Presidio of Monterey, or are the linens and scrubs being used across various departments? This information would provide helpful context for the intended use of items like scrubs and towels.

A14: Not specifically for healthcare. Scrubs and towels are part of healthcare and linens are from the four service branches.

Q15: Regular and Long Sheets: Could you confirm whether the regular and long sheets specified in the Performance Work Statement are intended to be flat sheets or fitted sheets? The provided dimensions and description seem to suggest flat sheets, but we want to be certain.

A15: Flat sheets.

Q16: Dimensions for Long Sheets: For the long sheets, could you please confirm the exact dimensions if they differ from the regular sheet measurements (66” W x 102” L)?

A16: 72” W x 106” L

Q17: Bed Size: Could you also clarify if these sheets are intended for Queen, King, or other bed sizes? This information will help us procure items with the appropriate fit.

A17: These are twin size sheets.

Q18: What “CalMed Special Items (Reimbursed Per Pound)” means and if there are any specific guidelines or considerations related to it.

A18: The term “CalMed Special Items (Reimbursed Per Pound)” is internal to the organization therefore, there are no special considerations related to it.

Q18: In regards to the "Mattress Pads", what kind of mattress pads are you referring to? Is there a specific type?

A18: Quilted white mattress pad, 36" x 75".

Q19: In regards to the "Sheet Regular/Sheet Long Sheets", what kind of sheets are you referring to? Are you referring to "Flat Sheets" or "Fitted Sheets"?

A19: Flat Sheets.

Q20: In regards to the amount of laundry being serviced, can it be by "Quantity" instead of "Poundage"? Or does it have to be done only in poundage?

A20: The Request for Quote is per pound.

Q21: Are there available funds for this opportunity?

A21: Yes