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SOLICITATION NO. 47PF0022R0047 Snow Removal GOVERNMENT PRE AWARD INQUIRY FORM

May 2022 SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION - SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

Question No. QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE Response

Date

Regarding section B. 1. 1 Offer for Above Standard Services, and in regards to all three locations in this section, are we to give a singular unit hourly price to correspond to the description or a total estimated hour for completion of the services described in the description box?

Yes, it would be for a single fixed amount. See Amendment 01 for the updated pricing sheet. 5/16/22

Does the GSA wish to have services iniated automatically upon the accumulation of 2 inches of snow? Does the GSA wish to have services iniated automatically upon the accumulation of 2 inches of snow?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. The contractor shall automatically initiate snow and ice removal services when 2 inches of snow has accumulated on the crosswalks, handicapped accessibility areas, vehicular courts, driveways, roadways and parking areas, and/or when any accumulation of ice on crosswalks, handicapped accessibility areas, vehicular courts, driveways, roadways, parking areas and approaches within the Federal property line creates a slip hazard or unsafe passage for vehicles and pedestrians.

5/16/22

Are salting and ice events to be included in fixed fee contract pricing or billed as additional time and materials cost?

Refer to Section C.1.3.4. Ice removal services for an ice only event shall are ordered by the COR, or their designated representative, as an above standard service at the rate specified in Section B.1.1 Offer for Above Standard Services

5/16/22

If a storm is less than 2” and that melts do we automatically dispatch to salt to make the site safe and invoice at T&M? Or get approval or wait to be called out?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. 5/16/22

5 Would Bulk Rock Salt be allowed?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. Environmentally friendly de-icing products that will not damage concrete or metal and will help protect the environment, must be used on all roadways, parking lots, concrete entrances, walkways and steps, to prevent ice build-ups. This also applies to any sand/de-icing mixtures.

Chemicals and/or sand shall be used to reduce safety hazards due to ice and snow. All chemicals used shall at a minimum comply with State environmental regulations and local codes.

The Contractor shall ensure there is an adequate supply of chemicals {ice melt in lieu of chemicals} and sand readily available to cover unexpected snow and ice events. All chemicals used in the performance of this contract shall be approved by the COR prior to the first inclement weather event.

No sodium chloride or calcium chloride salt shall be used due to environmental risk. Less disruptive chemicals such as magnesium chloride, potassium acetate, and potassium chloride are viable alternatives.

5/16/22

Would liquids be allowed as a pre-treatment and post (de-icing) method?

Liquid brine is a 20-23% percent sodium chloride solution (rock salt and water), with about 10% additive (we use Magnesium Chloride).

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. Environmentally friendly de-icing products that will not damage concrete or metal and will help protect the environment, must be used on all roadways, parking lots, concrete entrances, walkways and steps, to prevent ice build-ups. This also applies to any sand/de-icing mixtures.

Chemicals and/or sand shall be used to reduce safety hazards due to ice and snow. All chemicals used shall at a minimum comply with State environmental regulations and local codes.

The Contractor shall ensure there is an adequate supply of chemicals {ice melt in lieu of chemicals} and sand readily available to cover unexpected snow and ice events. All chemicals used in the performance of this contract shall be approved by the COR prior to the first inclement weather event.

No sodium chloride or calcium chloride salt shall be used due to environmental risk. Less disruptive chemicals such as magnesium chloride, potassium acetate, and potassium chloride are viable alternatives.

5/16/22

Would a blended material be allowed that included sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, small amount of calcium chloride, and other additives?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. Environmentally friendly de-icing products that will not damage concrete or metal and will help protect the environment, must be used on all roadways, parking lots, concrete entrances, walkways and steps, to prevent ice build-ups. This also applies to any sand/de-icing mixtures.

Chemicals and/or sand shall be used to reduce safety hazards due to ice and snow. All chemicals used shall at a minimum comply with State environmental regulations and local codes.

The Contractor shall ensure there is an adequate supply of chemicals {ice melt in lieu of chemicals} and sand readily available to cover unexpected snow and ice events. All chemicals used in the performance of this contract shall be approved by the COR prior to the first inclement weather event.

No sodium chloride or calcium chloride salt shall be used due to environmental risk. Less disruptive chemicals such as magnesium chloride, potassium acetate, and potassium chloride are viable alternatives.

5/16/22

Outside of ice only events or events under 2”, to confirm, it sounds like there is 1 application of salt after each full clearing that is part of the contract?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. 5/16/22

9 Should sand be utilized?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. Environmentally friendly de-icing products that will not damage concrete or metal and will help protect the environment, must be used on all roadways, parking lots, concrete entrances, walkways and steps, to prevent ice build-ups. This also applies to any sand/de-icing mixtures.

Chemicals and/or sand shall be used to reduce safety hazards due to ice and snow. All chemicals used shall at a minimum comply with State environmental regulations and local codes.

The Contractor shall ensure there is an adequate supply of chemicals {ice melt in lieu of chemicals} and sand readily available to cover unexpected snow and ice events. All chemicals used in the performance of this contract shall be approved by the COR prior to the first inclement weather event.

No sodium chloride or calcium chloride salt shall be used due to environmental risk. Less disruptive chemicals such as magnesium chloride, potassium acetate, and potassium chloride are viable alternatives.

5/16/22

Is lot sweeping to be included in the fixed fee contract? For all three sites?

Or is the lot sweeping a one time occurrence after the season billed separately?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. Lot sweeping is part of standard services and shall be included in the pricing for standard services for each location.

The Contractor shall be responsible for annual sweeping of all concrete and paved inspection lanes, parking areas and adjacent walkways integral to the parking area; removal of sand from adjacent grounds; and reseeding and repair of damage to affected areas at the end of each winter season. This work must be completed prior to May 1st of each year.

5/16/22

Hours stated ate 7-5, M-F. Expectations for Weekends and Federal Holidays? Service as usual or just as long as everything is serviced by 7AM on next open day we are good?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. The contractor shall automatically initiate snow and ice removal from crosswalks, handicapped accessibility areas, vehicular courts, driveways, roadways, parking areas, parking stops, fire hydrants and approaches within the Federal property line in order to maintain safe conditions. The performance of standard services shall take place Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. As part of standard services, the Contractor shall clear snow and ice before the normal building operating hours (7:00 to 5:00 PM) to prevent a slip hazard and to maintain a safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians. As part of standard services, the Contractor shall also clear snow 47PF0022Q0047 Snow Removal Services [14] and ice during normal building operating hours to maintain safe passage on crosswalks and driving paths until the end of the business day.

5/16/22

If the timing of the ending of the snowfall lands at a point where it is impossible to have a full clear and salt completed by 7AM, we are to clear everything that we can gain access to and then do business hours opens up until close and then complete the full clear & salt?

Refer to Section C.1.2.1. The contractor shall automatically initiate snow and ice removal from crosswalks, handicapped accessibility areas, vehicular courts, driveways, roadways, parking areas, parking stops, fire hydrants and approaches within the Federal property line in order to maintain safe conditions. The performance of standard services shall take place Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. As part of standard services, the Contractor shall clear snow and ice before the normal building operating hours (7:00 to 5:00 PM) to prevent a slip hazard and to maintain a safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians. As part of standard services, the Contractor shall also clear snow 47PF0022Q0047 Snow Removal Services [14] and ice during normal building operating hours to maintain safe passage on crosswalks and driving paths until the end of the business day.

5/16/22

13.2 Submission of resumes of new employees - Is this requirement necessary for unskilled manual labor workers (hand shoveling etc)?

Refer to Section H.15.3. Yes. The Contractor must submit resumes for all personnel prior to personnel beginning work. 5/16/22

Are submissions to be sent via email, hand delivered, shipped via mail, or submitted through Sam.gov? See Amendment 01. 5/16/22

If our team has a pending “role request” in SAM.gov (submitted 3/28/22) will this hinder our ability to bid the work if approval is not granted until after the bid deadline?

No, that should have no impact on your bid submission.

However, your firm must be registered with sam.gov in order to be eligible for award.

5/16/22

There is vague prevailing wage language in the RFP document on pages 74 and 96. Does this contract fall under prevailing wage laws and will we be required to pay prevailing wages to the employees executing the work if so?

Yes, the awardee will be required to pay the minimum prevailing wage. 5/16/22

If a prevailing wage requirement exists can you please provide the most recent prevailing wage schedule and classification of worker that snow machine operators and manual labor shovel operators would fall under?

Labor Category 11210 is ground maintenance laborer. An updated Wage Determination is included in Amendment 01. 5/16/22