SOLICITATION NOTICE
S -- Pest Control Long Term Atlanta VA Medical System
- Notice Date
- 8/6/2020 6:29:19 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 561710
— Exterminating and Pest Control Services
- Contracting Office
- 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) AUGUSTA GA 30904 USA
- ZIP Code
- 30904
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24720Q0610
- Response Due
- 8/11/2020 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/10/2020
- Point of Contact
- Anthony E Dearman, Anthony.Dearman@va.gov, Phone: 706-733-0188
- E-Mail Address
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Anthony.Dearman@va.gov
(Anthony.Dearman@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- 5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable) CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY 2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER CODE 6. ISSUED BY 8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER 9B. DATED PAGE OF PAGES 10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 10B. DATED BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE FACILITY CODE CODE Offers 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: The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers E. IMPORTANT: is extended, (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 is not extended. 12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (REV. 11/2016) is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, 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. 15C. DATE SIGNED B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b). 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified. C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: D. OTHER Contractor 16C. DATE SIGNED 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 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 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.) (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) (If required) (SEE ITEM 11) (SEE ITEM 13) (X) CHECK ONE 13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. 11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 1 1 0001 08-03-2020 508-20-3-528-0113 N/A Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084 To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24720Q0610 X X X 1 ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 2:00 PM, 11 August 2020. X 1 Subject: Extension of Solicitation 36C247-20-Q-0610 Pest Control for The Atlanta VA Healthcare System The purpose of this modification is to: 1. Extend the solicitation period from 7 August 2020 to 2:00 PM, 11 August 2020. 2. Provide responses to questions for clarification Quentin Deloney Contracting Officer CONTINUATION PAGE Questions and Answers 4 | 3 Page 4 of 4 1. Within the Statement of Work, Section V, item A, i (page 8) Certificates and Licenses, states the pest control operator/service staff applying pesticides must possess and maintain a current Pennsylvania Commercial Pest Applicator Certified license. Can the government correct this requirement to reflect licensing to be from the State of Georgia, pest licensing board? Answer: The license shall be for the state of Georgia. 2. Within the Statement of Work, Section E, Eminence of Service, item #4, (page 10) the government outlines in #4 Implementation of insect of electrocution devices, traps, caulking, air screens, upon other. Can the government confirm that the definition of ""Electrocution devices"" is Flying Insect Control Light Devises? Additionally, confirm that all bids include installing new Fly Insect Control Devices (Fly Lights)? If so, can the government advise the number of fly lights currently present or expected to be installed or can the government change this requirement to line item charge for fly light per each unit. Answer: Can the government confirm that the definition of ""Electrocution devices"" is Flying Insect Control Light Devises? Yes, that is correct. Can the government change this requirement to line item charge for fly light per each unit? Yes. 3. Can the government provide a definition of ""air screens""? If this is defined as Air Curtain, a device installed at doorways to help prevent air contaminants and flying insects from entering areas. These control devices are not standardly included in pest control services and are usually considered a bid by request if needed. Should the government decide to require this installation of Air Curtains within the fixed cost bid can they provide the number of expected devices required? Answer: Air screen/air curtains do not need to be priced for this requirement. 4. Can the government clarify that Bed Bugs is or is not included under the fixed rate service for the three locations VAMC Atlanta, Fort McPherson VA Clinic and Trinka Davis Veterans Village outlined within the statement of work? Answer: Bed bug treatment is not required at this time, pricing for the treatment of bed bug should NOT be included in the quote. 5. Section D Control Measures, (page 9-10) ii Rodent Control, item #6, Can the government provide the linear footage of the B-17 Canteen Loading Dock building. Answer: 75 feet. 6. Section VI General Requirements (Page 10-11) Item K, states the prospect representative (Operation Manager/GM) shall attend problem solving meetings, discuss pest control issues and performance of work under this contract. Lines of communication should always be readily available. Does the government allow other qualified individuals such as prime contractor president, pest experts, certified licensee or other designee to attend to represent the contractor and can attendance be done via video conference? Answer: YES 7. What was the previous awarded contract number, dated awarded and awarded value? Answer: Done in House in the past. 8. How many afterhours service requests have then been in the past 12 months at each site? Answer: 12 however, time may vary. 9. Has any of the scope of service changed from this Solicitation compared to that of the last awarded contract? Answer: Done in House in the past. 10. How many hours during the past 12 months has the current provider spent on site servicing each month? Answer: Four hours a month at the main campus 11. Would the government please clarify the service frequency, routine scheduled service, for all 3 facilities? For example, how many days per week does the Decatur, GA VAMC require service? Please provide the same service frequency clarification for the Atlanta, GA Clinic and Carrollton, GA Clinic. Answer: Weekly service at all facilities. More often if needed. 12. Would the government please provide the total number of emergency call orders since January 1, 2020? Answer: 12 13. What are the approximate sq. feet of the 3 facilities to be treated for VA Pest Control Bid? Answer: Food and nutrition = 17,366 SF Canteen Kitchen = 5,190 SF Starbucks main hospital = 1,185 SF Fort McPherson serving kitchen = 1,454 SF (Stor. Kit.=135 sf, Srvg. Kit.=890 sf, Warming Kit.=292 sf, Teaching Kit.=137 sf) Fort McPherson Starbucks = 225 SF Trinka Davis Houses = 72,563 SF 14. Would the government please advise if Prime contractors are able to satisfy licensing requirements via Sub-contractors? Answer: No, the Prime contract holder must be licensed/certified.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Atlanta VAMC, 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 Fort McPherson VA Clinic, Atlanta, GA Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA. 30033, USA
- Zip Code: 30033
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 30033
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