B08_Solicitation_Attachment04_Answers_to_Questions_0001.pdf
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- 140P8526Q0018
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal solicitation 140P8526Q0018, a hazardous waste removal contract for Yosemite National Park. The document clarifies specifications for various waste streams requiring removal and disposal. Key materials include approximately 200 ABC dry chemical 5-pound fire extinguishers; hand sanitizer (80% alcohol) in small 1-gallon containers (1 pallet) and 5-gallon buckets (1 pallet); 3,000 feet of fluorescent tubes, some packaged and some loose; a 55-gallon drum of Verbenone Splat bark beetle pesticide; 3 tons of batteries stored in plastic 3x3x3 containers; one 55-gallon drum of unknown corrosive liquid with no labeling; three 55-gallon drums of unknown liquid materials; one 55-gallon drum of gear oil with a largest container size of 55 gallons; paint thinner (2 x 55 gallons), calcium chloride (1 x 55 gallons), gasoline/diesel mix (2 x 55 gallons), and truck/car used oil filters (4 x 55 gallons). Additional hazardous materials include five 14-ounce MAP gas cylinders containing propane and one damaged 600-gallon propane tank that is empty with possible residual contents.
The government clarified that no Safety Data Sheets are available for listed materials and confirmed the period of performance is 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). Pictures of waste materials are provided in Attachment 05. Vendors should note that obtaining SDSs for miscellaneous bulbs and unknown materials is not practical, and the unknown corrosive liquid has unknown chemical properties with pH testing not completed. The solicitation deadline is February 5, 2026.
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Attachment 04 Solicitation 140P8526Q0018
Questions and Answers
Hazardous Waste Removal
Yosemite National Park
1. Question: We are requesting a clarification regarding the fire extinguishers identified in the SOW. Specifically, could you please confirm the quantity, type and size of the fire extinguishers requiring removal and disposal?
Answer: Standard ABC 5 lb dry chem extinguishers
2. Question: Please advise whether any Safety Data Sheets SDS/MSDS) are available for the listed materials, even on a partial or limited basis, or if vendors should assume none are available.
Answer: None available
3. Is the hand sanitizer in smaller containers on the pallets or are these 300-gallon totes of bulk sanitizer?
(Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol, 2/300, Pallets/Gal) Answer: Small 1 gallon (1 pallet) 5 gallon buckets (1 pallet)
4. Is the pallet of Gear oil in all separate packaging/containers? Do you know the largest container size on the pallet?
(Gear oils, 1, Pallets) Answer: 55 gal drum
5. Are the light tubes loose or are they already packaged?
(Fluorescent Tubes, 3000, Ft) Answer: Mixed, some are packaged and some are loose
6. Would you happened to have a product name or picture of the label on the Bark Beetle Pesticide?
(Bark Beetle pesticide, 1, 55 Gal) Answer: Verbenone Splat
7. What are the 3 tons of batteries currently being stored in?
Answer: plastic 3x3x3 containers
8. Does the unknown corrosive liquid have any labeling on the drum?
Answer: None
9. Are the 3 drums of unknown materials liquid or solid? Any labeling on the drums?
Answer: Liquid
10. Can you provide pictures:
Answer: Provided in Attachment 05
11. Is it possible the government provides SDSs for each of the waste streams needing disposal? Not practical Answer: (answer above)
12. We would like to request any available information and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the following waste streams:
• Miscellaneous Bulbs - confirmation of bulb types (e.g., fluorescent, HID, incandescent, LED): Not practical
• Unknown Corrosive Liquid (1 x 55-gallon drum) - chemical identity, pH, or SDS if available. Not available
• Bark Beetle Pesticide (1 x 55-gallon drum) - SDS or product name Verbenone Splat
• Hazardous Category (Unknown Materials) - 3 x 55-gallon drums - SDS or material description. Not available
• Fire Extinguishers - type and contents (e.g., ABC dry chemical, CO2, Halon, etc.)
• MAP Gas Cylinders (5 x 14 oz) - confirmation of contents propane
• Damaged Propane Tank (600c) - confirmation of whether tank is purged and residual contents, if any. Empty, possible residual.
13. Question: Regarding the below waste streams, I have a few questions:
Unknown corrosive liquid MAP gas cylinders Damaged propane tank
To help us provide an accurate quote and safe disposal plan, please provide detailed information for each item:
1. Description of the material – Any known chemical properties for the unknown corrosive liquid? Has a ph test been done – what were the results? Any gas currently inside the cylinders? What type of gas is/was inside? Is there any propane inside the propane tank?
Answer: Unknow properties, PH testing not completed. Empty tank of propane
2. Quantity/volume – About how many of each item is present: What are the capabilities and dimensions of the cylinders and tank?
Answer: old tank approximately 100 Gal
3. Container type and condition – How is the corrosive liquid stored (drums, tanks, cylinders), and is it damaged or leaking:
Answer: 55 Gal secured drums
4. Photos – Clear images of the materials, containers, and any labels.
Answer:
5. Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – please provide for safe handling.
Answer: Not practical
6. Special considerations – Any other hazards, environmental concerns, or access issues we should know about.
Answer: None
14. Can you please confirm if the stated gallons below are typo’s and should state 55 gallons?
Paint Thinner 2 56 Gal Calcium Chloride 1 57 Gal Gasoline/Diesel Mix 2 58 Gal Truck/Car used oil filters 4 56 Gal
Answer: Yes typos, should be 55 for all.
15. Could you estimate how many fires extinguishers as this line item is blank on the Price Schedule?
Fire Extinguisher ABC Dry Chem 200 approximately
Answer:
16. Clarify the period of performance. The solicitation states that the period of performance is 2/2/2026 to 2/26/2026, but the oƯer deadline is 2/5/2026/. What date does the PoP start ad when must it be completed: Can you provide any pictures of the waste that needs to be removed?
Answer: 30 days ARO
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