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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

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:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

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C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

AMENDMENT CONTROL NUMBER : 040ADV-25-R-0006

SUMMARY OF CHANGES : The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to vendor's questions.

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.

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01/17/2025

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC, 20401, US

PR-24-GPO-2487

N/A

Nataliya A. Holl

Signing on behalf of Nataliya A. Holl

040ADV-25-R-0006-C0001

Summary of Changes

1. In section I Contract Clauses, paragraph I.2, add the following language: "The US

Government Publishing Office (GPO) was created by Congress in June of 1860 as an agency of the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government. GPO is the Federal Government's primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging, producing, providing, authenticating, and preserving published information in all its forms. Majority of the Part 19 Small Business Programs is a reserved Part in the MMAR."

2. In Section C, paragraph C.3.1 Waste Pick Up Locations, add the following language:

“All trailers must have a rear impact guard, which is compatible with the Dok-Lok device. The Dok-Lok device will be furnished by the GPO, see paragraph C.6.”

3. Provide responses to vendor’s questions:

No.

RFP

Section

Section Number Question Response to Question

1.

Sections L & M L.5, L.6, M

What is the preferred format and structure of the proposal submission?

Refer to Sections L and M of the Request for Proposal (RFP). Section L.5 SUBMISSION/DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Section L.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. Section

M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD.

2.

Sections L & M & J L.5, L.6, J

Are there any additional documents or templates (beyond those included in the solicitation) that should accompany our proposal?

Refer to Sections L and M and J of the Request for Proposal (RFP). Section L.5 SUBMISSION/DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS and Section L.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL and

SECTION J LIST OF ALL ATTACHMENTS

3.

Sections L & M L.5, L.6

Are there specific submission guidelines, such as file type, naming conventions, and confirmation requirements?

Refer to Sections L and M of the Request for Proposal (RFP). Section L.5 SUBMISSION/DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS and Section L.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

4. Section I I.2

As requested, I would like to kindly advocate for this solicitation to be set aside for Black American-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, and Veteran-Owned businesses.

Section I.2 is modified to add the following: "The US Government Publishing Office (GPO) was created by Congress in June of 1860 as an agency of the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government. GPO is the Federal Government's primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging, producing, providing, authenticating, and preserving published information in all its forms. Majority of the Part 19 Small Business Programs is a reserved Part in the MMAR."

5. Section C N/A Will any of the materials be liquid?

There may be non-hazardous secure glue, or secure inks included in shipments. This will not be a regular occurrence.

6. Section C N/A Will we need to provide any loading/unloading service as well

No, all loading/unloading will be done by GPO employees, or Covanta/Reworld employees.

7. Section C C.8

We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

The current contractor providing these services is ZP Transport, INC., as stated in Section C.8 of the RFP. GPO is not able to provide the current contract number.

8. Section C

C.3.1, C.3.2, C.4, C.7

Does this bid require a two-legged run structured as Part A and Part B or two separate line hauls all together?

Refer to Section C.4 of the Statement of Work, which states "The contractor will provide drop-trailer services, to include 48-foot-long structurally sound trailers, with no holes or other obvious damage, to be staged at the following locations (Location #1 and Location #2)".

Section C.3.1 states "GPO will fill in this trailer with the secure waste during a certain time period." Section C.7 states "The return address for the trailer will be at the respective Government Publishing Office location listed below (Location #1 and Location #2). Section C.3.2.

states "The Reworld, f.k.a. Covanta site for drop-off will be dictated by which of the two GPO locations the waste is picked up from and will be designated by the COR at the time of pickup."

9. Section C

C.3.1, C.3.2, C.4, C.7

Could you please confirm if these are the complete and accurate locations for the transportation routes? Additionally, if there are any other specific locations or details that need to be considered? There are two pick up locations are both of these pick ups going on the same trailer?

Is this run situated to visit all pick up locations and drop offs every run?

See above response to question #8 and please see Sections C.3.1, C.3.2, C.4, C.7.

10. Section C N/A

Will the contractor be able to substitute 48-foot trailers for 53-foot trailers at any time or in case of emergency?

53ft trailers can be used in a rare situation, only on an emergency basis, as long as the trailer meets the prerequisites outlined in the statement of work. An example would be the trailer has to have a roll-up door.

Contractor shall use required 48-foot trailers in accordance with the SOW to the maximum extent practicable.

11. Section C N/A

Will the supplier be given reasonable time to report for pick up on the nonscheduled days? What is the time frame?

The supplier will be given two business days prior notification of a pickup on a nonscheduled day.

Example: the supplier will be notified on a Monday for an unscheduled Wednesday pick-up.

12.

Sections B & F B.2, F.3

How will the company be compensated for the extra trips beyond 144 pickups a year (if this occurs)

Proposed pricing should be based on GPO's current estimated number of trips, as indicated in the Attachment J.1 Price Template. Refer to Section B.2, which states: This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract consistent with the Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR)

16.504. For CLINs 0001 and 0002 the Government will

issue Task Orders that are Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type consistent with the Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR) 16.202. The maximum number of trips for the duration of the contract is 1000 for CLIN 0001 and 500 for CLIN 0002, as indicated in Section F.3 ORDER LIMITATIONS. The Contractor will receive compensation for the actual number of trips completed within these thresholds.

13. Section L L.7

Will the supplier be able to use sub-contractors or last-minute hire drivers in case of emergency if someone quits. Will the GOP provide credentials viewer or temporary access to such drivers.

Refer to Section L.7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

PREPARATION OF THE COST/PRICE/BUSINESS

PROPOSAL for instructions on submitting proposals containing proposed subcontractors to be considered by the contracting officer.

14. Section C C.3.3 Will the greencard holders (permanent residents) be allowed to pick up?

Refer to Section C.3.3 Personnel Requirements, which states "Truck drivers must be U.S. citizens and hold a valid, clean driver’s license from the state in which they live."

15. Section C N/A How is the waste palletized or kept in the trailer? Pallets, bedload, barrels? Waste will be placed on pallets.

16. Section C N/A Whose responsibility to strap and seal the load?

Since this contract requires drop-trailer service, it will be GPO's responsibility to strap and seal the load.

17. Section C N/A

Will the driver have to observe the loading process or the trailer will be dropped at the bay door for loading throw-out the week?

This contract requires drop-trailer service, thus the empty trailer will be dropped at the bay door to be loaded throughout the week by GPO employees.

18.

Section M

M.2.1.

M.2.2

Could you please provide the incumbent price and the number of trucks required?

Refer to Section M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD for the rating methodology and technical evaluation criteria by which the proposals will be evaluated. GPO is not able to provide the incumbent price.

19. Section C C.3.1 How many trailers do you need to stage at each location?

Refer to Section C.3.1, which states "The Contractor will provide at each location listed, a 48-foot-long, structurally secure trailer, with a securable roll-up door, to be stored at (Location #1 and Location #2)".