140P5326Q0009_-_QUESTIONS_0001.docx

140P5326Q0009 – CAHA DUMPSTER SERVICE

QUESTIONS

1. Do all trash containers need to be a “Baker Green color” or will the Government accept another color?

Answer: The PWS calls for all dumpsters for be “Baker Green in color,” if an alternative color is being proposed, the color will be required to be approved by the COR prior to being used.

2. Is this a new contract or a re-compete? If it's a re-compete, who was the previous vendor and how much did they win the contract for?

Answer: This is a re-compete. Previous award information can be found in SAM.gov under award number 140P5321C0022.

3. Are there any current performance issues, overflow concerns, or site-specific service problems the Government wants the next contractor to improve upon?

Answer: Any issues identified by the government for improvement have been added to this PWS.

4. Are there any locations that historically generate significantly more volume, overflow, contamination, or unauthorized dumping than others?

Answer: In general, the high volume is historically related to government holiday weekends with high visitor traffic, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. There is always a possibility of an increase in volume, overflow, or unauthorized dumping in any location, the PWS is written with requirements to try and avoid this as much as possible.

5. Can you clarify the expected service level during major weather events, road closures, hurricanes, or ferry disruptions — and whether there is any historical data on how often emergency or off-schedule service has been required?

Answer: In the event that a weather event, road closure, hurricane, or ferry disruptions that will impact the contractor’s ability to make their normal scheduled run, the contractor is to inform the NPS COR and report when the next service will take place. Additionally, When the National Park Service has received weather predictions of a major storm or Hurricane the contractor may be requested to make dumpster service different than the normal run dates to have the dumpster emptied before landfall of the major weather event. The government has not captured any historical data on how often emergency or off-schedule service has been required.

6. Ocracoke Island is only accessible by ferry. Are all ferry fees and logistics entirely the contractor's responsibility, or will the government provide any coordination support or cost assistance?

Answer: The contractor is responsible for any ferry fees and logistics associated transportation to Ocracoke Island.

7. Are there any site access limitations, gate restrictions, escorts, staging requirements, or seasonal visitor traffic issues at any of the locations that could affect servicing times?

Answer: In general the normal business hours for this service are between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. There are 2 locations where dumpsters are only accessible during business hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm due to gate restrictions – Bodie Island Maintenance, Buxton Maintenance. There is one location – Wright Brothers Maintenance – where dumpsters are only accessible during business hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

8. The PWS states dumpsters must be approximately 71" wide by 75½" tall. Are these exact dimensions required, or will the government accept dumpsters within a reasonable tolerance of these measurements?

Answer: The PWS calls for all dumpsters for be “approximately 71” wide by 751/2” tall,” if an alternative size dumpster is being proposed, the size will be required to be approved by the COR prior to being used.

9. What is the current annual tonnage or estimated total weight of solid waste collected across all 42–45 dumpster locations? Can the government provide landfill load ticket data from the prior contract period?

Answer: While actual tonnage will vary depending on visitation and park facility usage, current records indicate that a maximum of 360 tons annually, with peak months of June, July, and August ranging from 40 to 60 tons.

10. Can the Government confirm whether monthly landfill load ticket weights alone are sufficient for performance documentation, or will additional reporting be expected?

Answer: Contractor is required to provide the COR with monthly landfill load ticket weights. All other performance requirements are summarized in PWS section 9.

11. Can you clarify whether the 72-hour replacement requirement for damaged or unserviceable dumpsters applies to calendar days or business days?

Answer: The 72-hour replacement requirement for damaged or unserviceable dumpsters applies to calendar days.

12. Is contracting willing to do Tuesday or Fridays for recycling P/U or must it remain only Thursdays?

Answer: This PWS is not for any recycling services on Thursday. As stated in the PWS, starting Memorial Day Holiday in May until the end of Labor Day weekend in September dumpsters are to be serviced twice a week and the remaining periods dumpsters are to be serviced once a week. The service runs are to take place on Mondays and Fridays when servicing twice a week and on Fridays when only servicing once during the week, excluding Federal holidays.