Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation #140P6426Q0033, Amendment #P0001, concerning septic pumping services for the Cumberland Valley area (CUVA) under the National Park Service.
The contract is a firm-fixed price requirements contract with unit pricing for septic pumping services rendered on an as-needed basis, with estimated annual funding applied at the beginning of each contract year and invoicing performed as services are provided. Key service parameters include: Lock 29 restroom pumping one to two times weekly during April through October (warm weather season) and two to three times monthly during the remaining months; 22 lift stations requiring surface-level pumping with no confined space entry required, with the contractor responsible for unbolting and removing heavy metal or fiberglass covers; and the contractor providing independent water supply for cleaning and rinsing operations. The Botzum Berry Farm Restrooms (5,000-gallon tank) and MD Garage (2,000-gallon tank) are included in scope with updated pricing provided. Lift station pricing is based on an estimated 500-gallon volume per service call. The incumbent contractor is All Town & Country Septic Tank Service, Inc. (PO #140P6421P0027) with a total obligated amount of $183,845.25 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026. The contractor assumes responsibility for debris removal from tanks and will receive prompt notification from Park staff of unexpected tank fill conditions at Lock 29 to prevent service interruptions. No post-award submittals, historical disposal facilities, or government-provided water supply are required.
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| Price_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
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| DOL_Wage_Determination_-_Summit_Cty.pdf | ||
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Solicitation #: 140P6426Q0033
Amendment #: P0001
Septic Pumping Service – CUVA
Questions and Answers listed below:
QUESTIONS:
Question # Question Answer/Response
1. Pricing Structure and Quantities: The solicitation states this will be a "firm-fixed price contract". However, the provided Price Schedule asks for unit prices (e.g., "per 1,000 gallons", "per Service") without providing estimated annual quantities for the line items. Will the Government provide estimated annual quantities for each line item so offerors can calculate a Total Evaluated Price, or is this intended to be an Indefinite Delivery/Requirements contract?
Services will be rendered and invoicing will be done like a requirements contract. An estimated amount of funding will be applied to the contract at the beginning of each contract year.
Contractor will invoice against that line item for the contract year as services are provided.
2. Lock 29 Restroom Seasonality: The PWS states the Lock 29 restroom requires pumping "one (1) to two (2) times per week in warm weather and two (2) to three (3) times per month the rest of the year". To ensure accurate FFP pricing for this proactive monitoring and pumping, what specific months does the Government consider to be the "warm weather" season?
April through October
3. Lift Station Access and Confined Space Entry: The PWS lists 22 lift stations, some featuring "Metal plate cover with bolts" and "Fiberglass Cover with bolts". Does the National Park Service require the contractor to perform confined space entry for these locations, or can all pumping be completed strictly from the surface?
Additionally, does Park staff assist in unbolting and removing the heavy covers?
No confined space entry is required;
pumping can be completed from surface. Park staff does not assist in unbolting and removal of heavy covers.
4. Water Supply for Cleaning: Does the Government provide access to on-site water sources for the rinsing and cleaning of the grease traps and lift stations, or must the contractor provide an independent water supply on their trucks?
Contractor must provide independent water supply on their trucks.
5. Incumbent Information: Who is the incumbent? If there is an incumbent, could you please provide us with the Purchase Order number and the total value?
All Town & Country Septic Tank Service, Inc. PO # 140P6421P0027.
Total obligated amount thus far is $183,845.25 (7/01/2021-6/30/2026)
6. Post-Award Submittals: Are there any post-award submittals that we should be aware of? If so, could you please provide the relevant information?
No
7. 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 and what the total contract value was?
Incumbent is All Town & Country Septic Tank Service, Inc.
PO # 140P6421P0027.
Total obligated amount thus far is $183,845.25 (7/01/2021-6/30/2026)
8. Is there an historical disposal facility being used for this contract?
No
9. Will water be provided by the government? No
10. For Note 1 and 2 - page 3-5 of PWS the Botzum Berry
Farm Restrooms and MD Garage are listed in scope with a 5,000 and 2000-gallon tank, as per checking they are not on the price schedule. Can you confirm whether this site is intended to be serviced under the contract, and if so, how pricing should be applied?
Updated price schedule attached.
11. For Note #6, Lift Station Pumping, the schedule shows pricing per 1,000 gallons but no gallon amount. Could you confirm the estimated volume to be used for pricing?
500 gallons
12. Who is responsible for cleaning any debris (e.g., trash such as cans or plastic) that is thrown into the vault tanks or any other tanks we will be handling during the contract?
Contractor
13. The PWS states that the Lock 29 restroom holding tank requires contractor monitoring and pumping on a regular basis, and the contractor must inspect and pump as needed. The PWS also notes that the facility will be monitored by Park staff. If the lock tank fills unexpectedly, will the contractor be promptly informed by Park staff to ensure there is no service interruption?
Yes
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