S201--Janitorial Services FY 26 Durhamview on SAM.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs Janitorial Contract Main Campus, Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC) Solicitation Number: 36C24626Q00690 Questions Question: PWS Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 require a Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH) and reference the National Executive Housekeeping Association. IEHA s current executive-level credential is the Certified Environmental Services Executive (CESE). Please confirm that a current IEHA CESE credential will be accepted as meeting the PWS certification requirement for the Certified Executive Housekeeper position, provided the proposed individual also demonstrates at least one year of qualifying management experience within the past three years. 1. CEH Certification CESE Equivalency: Per PWS 5.3.1 5.3.2, a Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH) is required. EMS will accept an IEHA CESE credential if equivalency is demonstrated and required certification and experience documentation is provided. Question: Will a Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH) or Project Manager be required to be on-site during both shifts, and may one position oversee both? site during both shifts, and may one position oversee both? 2 CEH/Project Manager On-Site Coverage: The CEH is not required on-site for both shifts. Shift supervisors must cover each shift. One CEH may oversee both shifts as long as supervisory coverage and availability requirements in PWS 5.3.5 are met. Question: Who is the current or most recent incumbent contractor performing janitorial services at Durham VAMC? D & R Willaims LLC. Question: What is the incumbent s total annual contract value or monthly billing rate? Total Contract Value = $2,608,775.64 Question: Can you provide the last AWARD SOLICITATION NUMBER AND DATE OF AWARD and TOTAL VALUE? 36C24620P0842 Awarded to D & R Williams LLC on 04/29/2020 for a total value of $2,608,775.64. Question: The SOW references approximately 393,000 square feet, work area across several buildings and walkway. Can you advise on how many buildings does the contractor have to cover or a list of buildings with square footage? Will the VA provide a building list with associated square footage by location prior to award? 6. Building List and Square Footage: PWS 1.6 identifies approx. 393,000 sq. ft. Detailed square footage is provided post-award per PWS 1.6.1. Question: The QASP requires carpets to remain free of stains and discoloration, while the PWS identifies vacuuming and spot cleaning. Please confirm whether full carpet extraction is required. If so, please provide the applicable square footage and frequency. 7. Carpet Extraction Requirement: Only vacuuming and spot cleaning are required (PWS 5.1.1). No full carpet extraction requirement exists in the PWS. Spot cleaning as required so that the carpet presents a uniform and clean appearance, free of spots and stains. Question: Is the contractor responsible for providing all cleaning chemicals, consumables (e.g., paper,soap, trash liners), and equipment, or will the VA furnish any…