CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS SOLICITATION 20230711 v.5.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 1240BD24Q0001
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document contains questions from contractors and responses from the government regarding solicitation number 1240BD24Q0001 for temporary housing trailers to support fire crews located at Ripplebrook. The solicitation seeks quotes for travel trailers between 12-30 feet in length, with at least one sleeping area, electric appliances, an electric hookup cable, sewer hose, and water hose. Trailers must have a minimum of one roof vent, but two vents and one air conditioner are acceptable. The existing pads on which the trailers will be placed are at least 12 feet wide by 40 feet long. The requirement is for delivery and setup of the trailers only, with no long-term service elements.
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CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS SOLICITATION 1240BD24Q0001 1112995_MTH_TempHousing Date: 20231611 v.5 Categories Contractor’s Questions Government Response
FLOOR PLAN -
BEDROOM
Would a queen and full size bed be taken into consideration, instead of two queen beds?
Either a Queen or a Full-sized bed would be acceptable; a twin would be as well. The mattress just needs to be better than a foam pad.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT -
POWER
Does it definitely have to be all electric, would propane be accepted?
All appliances need to be electric. We have permanent electric hook-ups for all units. We do NOT have access to propane.
Quote – Schedule of Items
You want a quote for 10 units and not 1 and preferably units with washer and dryer as an option? You also are wanting a lump sum for 10 even though you want each unit price correct?
The Schedule of Items should have a unit price and a total price column. The Unit Price should be inclusive of shipping per unit. The total price is calculated by taking the QTY * Unit Price = Total Price.
Option Item is the Laundry unit in each trailer. It may or may not be exercised. The Lump Sum was not asked for, as there is the potential to pick quantity from any number of quotes received.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT –
ALTERNATIVE
LENGTH NOTICE
Can the trailers be longer than 30 ft and what would be the maximum length acceptable or allowed?
The solicitation states if offering a different length to mark the material as “alternative”
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT –
SALIENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Are you looking at a specific model for example? The Government has NOT decided on any specific model, that is why we are providing salient characteristics.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT –
SITE
INFORMATION
What are the dimensions of the existing RV pads? The pads are of varying sizes. All pads are at least 12 feet wide and 40 feet long.
FUNDING What’s the maximum funding for this project? The Government does NOT disclose any funding information.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT -
DELIVERY
Will this be a delivery and proper setup only contract or are there service requirements long term?
There are no extended service requirements, the Government will take turnkey units and manage them. This requirement is for delivery and set up only.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT
Demand Water System: 45 gallon tank located inside, not underneath. Is there a requirement for an additional fresh water tank?
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT
Or is the standard fresh water tank built-in below the subfloor and insulated in the underbelly sufficient?
YES.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT
2 roof vents and 1 AC required. Does an AC count as a roof vent?
Yes, If the AC allows for free flowing of air from the outside. Otherwise, NO.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT
Is it acceptable to provide 2 ACs and 1 roof vent? It is acceptable, but not required or necessary.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT
For the travel trailers less than 30' total length, does the second sleeping space have to have floorspace as a designated bedroom?
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT
Is a single bed with closed off wall and door for privacy sufficient?
Yes.
DESCRIPTION OF
REQUIREMENT
The RV's will be delivered with propane and an electrical cable. Normally it will not come with a sewer hose or water line. Are we supposed to include a sewer hose as well as hoses for fresh water and city water hookup in our proposal or will these items be provided by the customer?
Answer for vendors: Yes, each unit will need an electric hook up cable (30A or 50A), a sewer line hose, and a waterline hose.
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