Question Answer Refuse Collection Solicitation 19KE5021Q0003 _CO.pdf

Refuse Collection -Proposal Conference February 11,2021 Question & Answer

Question 1. Reference Last Paragraph Pg. 5

The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoice details of the Temporary Additional

Services, if applicable, provided and requested under Temporary Additional Services.

Qs.

What are the examples of such occurrences where Temporary Additional Services are required?

In the Quotation there this would therefore not be included but charged separately.

Answer: Per Section 1 – Scope of the Contract, “Temporary Additional Services are services that are defined as Standard Services but are required at times other than the normal workday.

These services shall support special events at the Post.”

The temporary services would be charged at the same rate as quoted for regular services. The

COR would provide authorization for an additional pick-up as required for billing purposes.

Question 2. Reference PRICING Pg. 6

(a) The Government will pay the Contractor a fixed unit price per month for Standard Services that have been satisfactorily performed.

Does it mean that we shall have to adjust the invoice up and down depending on units added or removed.

Answer: Yes, subject to clause 52.216-22, the resultant contract will be an IDIQ contract.

Similarly, per clause 52.216-18 Ordering (AUG 2020) task orders will be issued at the beginning of the period and any changes will be effected via modification. The invoices must match the task orders.

Question 3. Reference Refuse Collection Solicitation document Pg. 7

Line 27. Lavington has one residence with 2 pick-ups per week BUT does not have the Total

Annual pick-up indicated. Is this a typo or should it have zero collections ?

Answer: See solicitation amendment.

Question 4. Reference BINS Pg. 20

What sites will have which bins i.e. The eight 9ft x 7ft x 8ft dumpsters and the four size 4ft x 3 ft x 4 ft

Answer: The location of the Dumpsters is dependent on the density of houses at various compound as indicated under 1.7.

Question 5. Reference 5.0 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Pg. 24

The Contractor shall provide all necessary gardening supplies and equipment, including rakes, lawn mowers, hoe, pitchfork, pruning sheers, fertilizers to perform the work identified in

Attachment A.

Contract is for provision of Garbage collection service, these tools do not fit the TOR's

Answer: See solicitation amendment.

Question 6. Reference 6.7 Government as Additional Insured. Pg. 25

The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State," as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

Kindly expound on this clause

Answer: Each insurance policy required under this contract, other than workers’ compensation insurance, shall contain an endorsement naming the United States as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract. The insurance carrier is required to waive all subrogation rights against any of the named insured.

Question 7. We are in the process of registering in SAM however we are unable to get an authentication code via sms hence we are unable to proceed.

Answer: Use alternative options available for authentication code.

Question 8. If an organization has WIBA and Public Liability insurance must it still have DBA insurance premium?

Answer: Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) will suffice provided it adequately provides workers’ compensation benefits against the risk of work injury or death and assume liability toward the employees and their beneficiaries for war-hazard injury, death, capture, or detention as prescribed by the local workers’ compensation laws.

Question 9. What are the possible discount terms asked on SF1449?

Answer: Any intended discounts not included on the rates provided under the pricing table 2.2.

Question 10. How will the 2% excise duty be reflected in our invoices?

Answer: The Zadroga Act 2% excise tax will not be reflected on your invoices.

Question 11. Kindly advise on block 23 and 24?

Answer: Insert a lump sum amount as appropriate or include a notification referring to the pricing table.

Question 12. On Representation and Certifications, are we answering them on the solicitation document or in SAM, please clarify?

Answer: Kindly respond as appropriate both in SAM and the solicitation document.

Question 13. Kindly explain Executive order, who does the compliance affect?

Answer: See page 29 of the solicitation document for specific instructions language.

Question 14. Reference Pg 68 to 76 please highlight which areas should be responded to?

Answer: Refer to the solicitation language for guidance. Responses are based on individual offeror situations.

Question 15. Reference kindly explain pg 78 (1) & (2).

Answer: The solicitation is clear on “Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations.”