Questions and Responses Cooper River Boat Trans 1240BF25Q0024.pdf

1. What is the expected timeline for planning the trips? When possible, will they be planned prior to the season to allow the Contractor to coordinate schedules?

a. Response: The USFS Chugach National Forest program of work that requires boat transport specifically on the Copper River will be planned and shared with the vender in the spring prior to field operations. There are several variables that influence the work the government does as such the government will work with the successful offer and plan around offeror availability. The government does not know exact dates for the contractor’s transportation services but is committed to working with the offeror to accommodate other obligations while achieving the Forest Service mission.

2. Schedule of Items shows an estimated qty of 5. Is there an estimated maximum number of trips per PoP? Specifically, what is the likelihood of exceeding 5?

a. Response: There is no maximum number of trips. The number of trips is dependent on need, funding, and contractor availability. The government anticipates a minimum of 4 transport days per PoP.

3. WRT the requirement to haul ATVs, and materials with a load range up to 2,500 pounds. How many ATV’s at one time, and will shuttling be permitted?

a. Response: Shuttling will be permitted as needed within the 12-hour working day. Number of ATV’s transported at one time depends on the contractor’s equipment capacity.

4. Is there currently an incumbent?

a. Response: This is a new requirement and there is no incumbent.

5. 12 hr timeframe. I interpret that to be dock to dock and no longer involved in the safe operation of the vessel.

a. Response: The statement above is correct.

6. Performance requirement Task 2 fuel, what do you want here?

a. Response: It is understood the cost per gallon of fuel will change over time. The contractor should provide an estimate cost per gallon for the base and option years which could be fair market value; however, actual cost will be determined based on invoices provided by the vendor after each trip.

7. What do you want for the availability question?

a. Response: The contractor should provide a general description of availability such as when the river boat is operational and in position.

8. What do you want for the fuel estimate?

a. Response: Fuel estimate is determined through the river boats engine burn rate which is gallons per hour used. Again, actual fuel costs will be determined based on invoices provided by the vendor after each trip.