DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd., Morgantown, WV 26505-2888

Z -- WINDOW WASHING AT NIOSH, MORGANTOWN, WV SOL RQ2000-021 DUE 062300 POC Brenda Goodwin, 304/285-5882/Contracting Officer, Rex S. Wolfe, Jr., 304/285-5883 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Morgantown, WV, requires a contractor to clean interior and exterior surfaces of all windows, glass doors, and skylights in buildings and parking structures at our facility at 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV. Cleaning includes window sashes (frames), window sills, and window/skylight surfaces. All run-off shall be removed, as to prevent staining of lower windows and/or wall surfaces. Care shall be exercised to avoid damaging any existing woodwork, furnishings, Government property, etc. Cleaning means removal of all dust, dirt, and staining. In addition to these services, incidental cleaning functions not specifically listed, but normally included as general practice within the glazing maintenance industry will be provided. These shall include, but are not limited to, cleaning of insect and energy conservation screens, replacement of component elements of window units damaged during accomplishment of contractual services, cleaning of all ledges and concrete beams which run above the Atrium and monumental stair case, including glass air deflectors. Contractor will be responsible for dusting all steel structural beams, which are covered by intumescent fireproofing. No liquid cleaners or water is to be used on any beams covered in intumescent fireproofing. In addition, Contractor will be responsible for cleaning the monumental wood wall located in the main lobby of the L Building. The contractor shall conform to all regulations, Federal, State, and local governing examining and licensing of glazing maintenance operators, performance of glazing maintenance, and use of chemicals and equipment which may be in effect in the area in which the work under the contract will be performed. (NOTE: All windows and skylights are fixed. Scaffolding and/or other rigging methods shall be in accordance with applicable OSHA standards and must be approved before proceeding.) A PRE-AWARD SITE VISIT WILL BE CONDUCTED ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH 2000 BEGINNING AT 9:30 A.M. AT THE NIOSH FACILITY, 1095 WILLOWDALE ROAD, MORGANTOWN, WV. Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. For security reasons, this organized visit will be the only opportunity for offerors to view the site. If you plan to attend please notify Brenda Goodwin in advance via facsimile at 304/285-6083. Participants must check-in at the Security Desk in the lobby of the L-Building prior to the meeting. The entire scope of work and evaluation considerations for this project are addressed in the solicitation. Request for Quotation RQ2000-021 will be issued as a 100% set aside for small business concerns only on or about May 22, 2000, and proposals will be due o/a June 23, 2000. The standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 7349 with a size standard of $12 million. Organizations interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation may submit a written request to : DHHS/PHS/CDC/NIOSH/ALOSH, ATTN: Brenda Goodwin, (MS-1019), 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Please cite the solicitation number in your request. Only written requests for the solicitation will be honored. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 05/04/00 (W-SN451575). (0125)

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