S -- JANITORIAL SERVICES

Notice Date

September 6, 2000

Contracting Office

USDA, APHIS, Field Servicing Office, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, 100 North 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403

ZIP Code

55403

Solicitation Number

22-M-APHIS-01

Response Due

September 15, 2000

Point of Contact

Jose-Luis Gallagher (612) 370-2226, Jeanne Lewis (612) 370-2109

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the contracting officer via (jose.l.gallagher@usda.gov)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional formation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. The NAICS is 56172. This is a 100% small business setaside. STATEMENT OF WORK: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services has a need for janitorial services for the Animal Research Wildlife Building in Fort Collins, Colorado. BIDDER ABILITY TO PERFORM: Bidder shall be able to hire a fully qualified and experienced facility maintenance person and maintain them on site based on APHIS's needs at the ARB. CLEANING SERVICES: Restrooms and Mud Rooms (Daily): 1. Empty, clean, and replace liners as needed in waste baskets. 2. Clean/disinfect all sinks, toilets and urinals using a hospital grade disinfectant. 3. Clean and disinfect all counter tops. 4. Clean and polish all stainless steel and chrome. 5. Clean all glass and mirrors. 6. Spot-clean walls, partitions and doors. 7. Dust flat surfaces. 8. Refill all paper and soap dispensers as needed. 9. Sweep, wet-mop and disinfect floors. 10. Dust vents as needed. 11. Trash liners, restroom paper towels, toilet paper and hand soap will be provided by Contractor. Remainder of Building Daily: 1. Sweep & wet-mop alcoves and Dr. Dales office floors. 2. Vacuum electrostatic floors (rooms 109 and 113 only). 3. Empty small trash containers, clean & replace liners as needed. 4. Spot-clean walls, partitions and doors. 5. Clean/disinfect water fountains and polish with 3M stainless steel polish. 6. Insect control: Set and monitor insect traps replacing as needed. 7. Clean Necropsy room as needed. 8. Clean/disinfect eye wash and emergency showers as needed. Once A Week: 1. Empty large trash containers on Fridays, clean & replace liners as needed. 2. Mop stairwells. 3. Clean Ante room counters. 4. Clean (w/stainless steel cleaner) stainless steel counters in docks. 5. Clean Docks when necessary. 6. Dust locker tops in restrooms and locker areas. 7. Clean/disinfect telephones. Once A Month: 1. Clean window sills and dorsal surfaces. 2. Dust blinds. 3. Clean interior and exterior windows (weather permitting). 4. Various Cleaning Frequencies: 5. Clean hallways and S.N.E.entry rooms on Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays. 6. Clean Rack room on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 7. Clean vents in hallways bi-monthly. 8. Clean light fixtures every two months. 9. Clean upholstered furniture quarterly. 10. Clean protective handrails biannually. 11. Clean walls biannually. 12. Clean incinerator room as requested. The following areas are excluded from this contract, as it pertains to janitorial services, and thus will not have any cleaning work performed by Bidder or its contractor in rooms: Room 137-A Ante Room, Room 152-C Animal Room, Room 137-C Animal Room, Room 183-C Animal Room, Room 137-D Animal Room, Room 185-D Animal Room, Room 137-E Animal Room, Room 187-C Animal Room, Room 137-F Animal Room, Room 177 Feed Refrigerator, Room 137-G Animal Room, Room 163 Storage, Room 137-H Animal Room, Room 169 Generator, Room 157-C Animal Room, Room 182 Gas Room, Room 159-D Animal Room, Room 179 Water Line Room, Room 161-D Animal Room, Room 133 Rack Room Storage, Room 164-D Animal Room, Room 134 Freezer, Room 162-D Animal Room, Room 136 Freezer, Room 160-C Animal Room, Room 140 Freezer, Room 156-C Animal Room, Room 142 Freezer, 154-D Animal Room, Room 144 Freezer, Room 110-D Animal Room, 116-D Animal Room. SNOW PLOWING: Snow will be plowed after every snowfall amounting to 4 inches or more of snow. All snow will be plowed by truck and placed in an area that will not affect access to the building. Snow will be removed from sidewalks and walkways. There will be no snow placed on sidewalks or left in streets. All snow will be plowed by 7:00 am, unless it starts to snow during the day or continues throughout the day. In such cases, efforts will be made during the day to clear as much snow as possible without interfering with the function of the building. Highlife service is available but is not included in the cost. THE SCHEDULE: Base period: 10/01/00 through 09/30/01: Item 1: Description: Janitorial Services: Rate/Month: $_______: Item 2: Time and Labor for Special Projects: Rate/Hour $_______. Option Period 1: 10/01/01 through 09/30/02: Item 3: Description: Janitorial Services: Rate/Month: $_______: Item 4: Time and Labor for Special Projects: Rate/Hour $_______. Option Period 2: 10/01/02 through 09/30/03: Item 5: Description: Janitorial Services: Rate/Month: $_______: Item 6: Time and Labor for Special Projects: Rate/Hour $_______. Option Period 3: 10/01/03 through 09/30/04: Item 7: Description: Janitorial Services: Rate/Month: $_______: Item 8: Time and Labor for Special Projects: Rate/Hour $_______. Option Period 4: 10/01/04 through 09/30/05: Item 9: Description: Janitorial Services: Rate/Month: $_______: Item 10: Time and Labor for Special Projects: Rate/Hour $_______. DUNS No.____________________ REPORTING REQUIREMENT: The Contractor's employees shall use the swipe card when entering and leaving the ARB building to, log in and log out the time of actual work performed. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AND ALTERNATE COR. Bob King, the COR, will designate Ann Mannos (970/266-6033), alternate COR during his absence. Offeror must complete and return Standard Form 1449, Vets 100 and the Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Item found on the following website http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mpls/contracts/solicitations/cbdmain.html. The provisions FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The provisions FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.217- 9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.237-1 Site Visit, and 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, apply to this acquisition. Notice to Offeror: The Government reserves the right to award this contract without discussions.

Web Link

Click here to download a cpoy of the RFP, attachments, (http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mpls/contracts/cbdmain.html)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000907/SSOL001.HTM (W-249 SN493037)