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MORU_BADL Large Propane Tank Solicitation # 140P6324Q0036 November 20, 2024
| Regarding the restrictions in FAR 52.219-14 relating to the limited permissible subcontracting by the small business concern that would be bidding as prime contractor here. |
| Limitation on Subcontracting does not apply. Per FAR 52.219-14(e)(2). The reference states the clause only applies for supply orders that are other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies. |
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| The restrictions in FAR 52.219-33 relating to permissible manufacturers, processors, or producers of the products to be sourced by the small business prime contractor. |
| The non manufacturer applies. NAIC code 325120 is on SBA NM Wavier list. |
| Are propane deliveries allowed to be subcontracted to a large business? |
| Yes. |
| Are there any special delivery guidelines that need to be adhered at to both sites? Examples - limiting deliveries based on site attendance, no photography or video recording devices allowed on delivery vehicles and background checks for delivery drivers. If yes, what are they? |
| No special delivery guidelines. |
| If the propane deliveries are ok to be subcontracted out, can the subcontractor utilize an outside carrier that they hire to make deliveries to both sites? |
| Yes. |
| Does it matter if per load gallons are closer to 9,000 gallons each based on truck capacity than 11,000 gallons delivered each time? |
| The Government would put a request in for gallons between 9,000 and 11,000. If the order comes in less than 9,000 gallons contractor is not obligated to complete the delivery task order. As per the solicitation. |
| Is it anticipated that any smaller tanks, which would be non-transport / bobtail truck delivered to ones, be added during the term of the contract or will the only tanks be the (3) three 30,000-gallon ones? |
| No smaller tanks will be associated with this requirement. Only 3 tanks will be on this requirement. |
| If smaller tanks cannot be serviced, do we have to accept delivering to them? |
| No small tanks. |
| If smaller tanks are added, would these be priced separately? |
| No small tanks will be added. |
| What happens if we were not able to reach the park contact(s) 24 hours prior to delivery? |
| If you cannot get ahold of the Park POC prior to 24 hours than, delivery would not occur. |
| What if a delivery date needs to be changed less than 24 hours before the delivery is made? |
| The contract would allow the delivery to be changed based on the agreement between the Government and Contractor. |
| Do delivery tickets need to be signed by one specific person at each site? If yes, what if that person is not available on the day of delivery? |
| Yes, The POC who called requesting the delivery of propane would need to sign noted ticket. |
| What if there is no NPS receiving official around to sign the delivery ticket? |
| If there is not POC available to sign the ticket, than delivery cannot be made. |
| Does the same markup need to be offered for both sites? |
| No, |
| Can the bid due date be extended to Wednesday 11/27/24 or later to allow time for the answers to be posted and reviewed? |
| Yes, I will extend the bid opening 1 week to allow review of questions and answers. |
| Badlands Address |
| 25270 Ben Reifel rd, Interior South Dakota |
| Mount Rushmore Address |
| 13000 Highway 244, building 31 Keystone South Dakota |
Special note: Contractor would have to back into the area from the main road, NPS staff will assist. NPS closes the main road while the truck back in.
Is this fuel only for heating purposes? Or does it also supply emergency or back-up power/generators?
Yes and will emergency generator. Badlands has emergency generators supplied by the propane, Mount Rushmore does not.
Who is the incumbent provider? Any service issues to be addressed
McGas, no issues.
Do any of the deliveries occur in summer months?
Yes, deliveries can occur anytime through out the year.
Should there be significant market disruption (such as occurred during covid or immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine) is there an economic price adjustment clause that would offer relief or protection for the vendor? (The main concern there is a change to the fuel surcharge that is tied to freight rates)
The requirement contract will be firm-fixed price and not economic price adjustment will be considered. Suggest your mark up include any additional costs.
