Custodial Services

Added: Sep 28, 2010 2:15 pm Final Clarifications

1.) What is the name and contact information of the company that services the sanitary units

Workplace Essentials, (410)717-0007

2.) Is there a sub contractor for the trash pick-up and removal, if so what is their name and contact information

Beltway Disposal Services 202-722-2240 (NOT EASTERN TRANS WASTE)

3.) As there are areas that must be cleaned during the day and with an escort, what are the current staffing level and is that satisfactory to the government Currently, there are three (3) custodial employees during the day and an additional sixteen (16) at night. This does not include sub-contractors who pick up the dumpster, bulk trash (debris) or the sanitary containers. The current compliment of cleaning personnel is sufficient for our needs.

4.) With regards to the pick-up tickets for container and debris removal, is this a form that exit from government or is the contractor to provide a form. . The contractor can provide the form.

 1.) Company that services the sanitary units is Workplace Essentials, 410-717-0007

2.) Sub contractor for the trash pick-up and removal is Beltway Disposal Services 202-722-2240 (NOT EASTERN TRANS WASTE)

3.) Terrazzo Grinding is performed by Elegant Floor Service (301) 608-0818

Also,

Clarification of one of the forklifts listed on the S.O.W. This is an LP gas powered lift not a battery powered

Landoll B40/48 IC-180D forklift FTC W.H. 601B-03895 LP gas.

Clarification of the terrazzo requirements:

The terrazzo floors are required to be cleaned and polished three (3) times per year (all 68,354 sq. ft.).
During these three (3) cleanings, it may be necessary to perform grinding in a few problem areas which may have become scratched.

This grinding is referred to as "where necessary" in the quality requirements section of the cleaning requirements guide.

The actual grinding of one (1) entire floor is to take place once per year.
For example: in 2011 the 3rd floor (in its entirety including rest rooms) is to receive the grinding process.

In 2012 the 4th floor terrazzo (in its entirety including rest rooms) is to receive the grinding process.

In 2013 the 5th floor terrazzo (in its entirety including rest rooms) is to receive the grinding process.

In 2014 the 6th floor terrazzo (in its entirety including rest rooms) is to receive the grinding process.

In 2015 the 7th floor terrazzo (in its entirety including rest rooms) is to receive the grinding process.

Also, the 6th and 7th floors contain less square footage of terrazzo (about half) of floors 1~5.

 On page 75 it says under permits that we need to have solid waste collection permit before the start of the contract, but then goes on to say the permit must be sent in with the bid. Is it require with the bid? If we intend to use a subcontractor do we need to submit their waste collection permit with the bid?

Permit may be sent in upon award to the winning bidder. You do not need to submit the permit at the time of bidding.

Added: Sep 25, 2010 10:55 am Q & A's
Who supplies the paper, plastic bags and soap? The custodial contractor furnishes these items.
What is the square footage of the garages? 14,120
What is the total square footage of terrazzo requiring polishing and grinding? 68,354
What is the total square footage of carpet? 120,883
Is there storage in the garage for a garage sweeper or do we need to store offsite? This depends on the size of the machine. We would most likely have no problem with finding a corner somewhere as long as the machine is not the size of a full scale forklift.

I would like to find out the break down of Terrazzo floor area by each level on FTC building.

The current total area of terrazzo is 68,354 square feet - this total includes rest rooms. A floor by floor breakdown is not available at this time, however it may be helpful to note that the 6th & 7th floors have approximately half the area of terrazzo of the other floors. The basement level and 8th floor (attic) have none.

1. Trash Removal (of dumpster contents) via trash truck is to occur after 11pm and before 7am. Likewise the removal of debris from the debris room as well as emptying of women's sanitary containers is to occur after 11pm and before 7am. The emptying of office trash cans is to occur during the regular cleaning hours for the areas in question. For example: Room 719 is on routine night time cleaning - the trash cans in that room are also emptied during the same time frame. Also, the ladies restrooms are cleaned during the routine night time cleaning - this is unrelated to the time that the sanitary containers are emptied.

2. The prime contractor is currently using a sub-contractor for emptying of the dumpster and removal of bulk debris. The sub was Eastern Trans Waste.

Added: Sep 25, 2010 10:50 am Site Visit Attendees:
Croom-Hill
A-Tech Systems
East-West
Fresh Cut / Portco
Healthcare Services
Andrews
S Service
Minor Cleaning
CSS
P&P
HubZone Corp
DeHorn Corp
Quick Beam 
Spotless Janitorial
TK Services
Total Quality
QMS
Rowe Contracting
American Cleaning
USSI
PCCE
Golden Gate
Urban Service
Eastco

Added: Sep 21, 2010 1:56 pm The Response Date has been extended to COB Sep 30, 2010 Eastern

Added: Sep 10, 2010 9:36 am In Block 10 of the SF1449 the Unrestricted Box is marked in error.
This is a Small Business Set-Aside

Added: Sep 07, 2010 12:37 pm The vendor currently providing these services is Vador Ventures. Also, a site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday Sept 15, 2010 at 2:30 PM. Please e-mail your intent to attend by no later than Friday Sept 10, 2010

Added: Sep 07, 2010 11:19 am **THIS SOLICITATION IS A PLANNED PROCUREMENT THAT WILL NOT BE AWARDED UNTIL FY2011 FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE 1 OCTOBER 2010 OR LATER**
**THIS REQUIREMENT IS IDENTIFIED FOR FUNDING IN THE FTC BUDGET SYSTEM**

Adminisrative Services of the Federal Trade Commission has a requirement for Building Custodial Services. Period of Performance is for a Base Year and 4 Option Years beginning November 1, 2010. Vendor shall submit a technical narrative describing how it will completely satisfy the attached Statement of Work including related Past Performances. Quotes may be submitted via e-mail (ebolden@ftc.gov). Questions must be received by no later that 9/13/2010 and MUST be sent via e-mail (ebolden@ftc.gov). NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED. Answers to questions will be provided by modification to RFQ.

Evaluation Criteria: Technical Factors and Past Performance when combined are considered more important than Price.
*Only the required minimum amount of information is requested. Efforts should be made to keep offers as brief as possible, concentrating on substantive information essential for a proper evaluation.