Amendment 1 - Janitorial Services--Maynard, Massachusetts

Amendment 1: Provide Q&A and uploaded SOW that includes Figure 1 which was missing from previous version.

Q1. Please confirm the intended period of performance, including base year length and any option years.

A1. The intended period of performance is a base year and four one-year options.

Q2. The RFQ requests a GSA Contract Number in addition to the UEI Number. Please confirm whether an active GSA Schedule contract is a mandatory eligibility requirement for award, or whether this field is optional.

A2. Only include a GSA contract number if you have a GSA contract for these services.

Q3. Please provide the anticipated award date and contract start date, to allow for background investigation and badging lead time as outlined in the SOW.

A3. The period of performance will start at the date of award with the expectation that there will be some time for the contractor to gain access to the facility.

Q4. Please identify the current or most recent incumbent contractor, and the term and value of that contract, if available.

A4. The previous contractor is Transcend Maintenance Services, Inc. and was a one-year contract.

Q5. If this is a re-compete, please confirm whether prior option years were exercised, and if not, the reason.

A5. No options on the previous contract.

Q6. The SOW describes floor stripping/refinishing and carpet shampooing/steam cleaning without assigning a specific frequency band. Please confirm the expected frequency for these tasks.

A6. Floor stripping and refinishing would be done once a year and the carpets cleaned every 6 months.

Q7. Please confirm the number of restrooms/fixtures in Building B for labor estimating purposes.

A7. 5 restrooms; 14 sinks, 6 urinals, 9 toilets in stalls and 3 shower stalls.

Q8. The "Criteria for Deductions" table (Figure 1) in the SOW did not render with content in our copy. Please provide a legible version.

A8. Fixed figure in SOW.

Q9. Please confirm whether any additional documentation (e.g., quality control plan, references, past performance) is desired beyond the pricing and staffing/schedule narrative described in the RFQ, and whether a specific format or page limit applies.

A9. None.

Q10. Please confirm whether any amendments have been issued to RFQ 1992 to date.

A10. None prior to uploading these questions and answers.

This is a Request for Proposal for janitorial services at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) buidling in Maynard, Massachusetts. The work described in the Statement of Work provides for management, supervision, labor, transportation, supplies, material, equipment, required to perform the Janitorial Services and miscellaneous utility work effectively, economically, and satisfactorily at the FEMA Maynard Facility.

Please see the attached documents for details about the requirement as well as Proposal Instructions. Email the Contracting Officer listed with questions. Proposals are due 07/28/2026 by 5:00 PM ET.

In order to visit the site for quote development purposes, please email joshua.griswold@fema.dhs.gov with a copy to tara.shirley@fema.dhs.gov.