Solicitation Amendment 47PF0022R0050_0003.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

Description of Modification Continuation Page

1. Composting has been removed from the requirements. Please see updated RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003 Section B.1.1.

2. Please refer to the updated building information sheets located in J.1 Building Information Sheet of RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003.

3. All submitted questions have been answered by the Government. See document entitled "CHICAGO Recycling Questions and Answers" attached below.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

47PF0022R0050/0003

47PF0022R0050 Recycling and Related Services Questions and Answers

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

ANY CHANGES TO THE RFP ARE INCLUDED IN AN AMENDMENT

1. My legal team has some concerns regarding page 44, H.13.1. We typically do not allow third parties access to personnel records including I-9’s resumes, pii, etc. unless we are required by law. We wanted to know if there was any wiggle room to the language as we are currently picking-up the recycling. Please advise. Please refer to section H.13.1 and the section C.4 for contractor submittals/deliverables chart.

2. Is there a specific service window for access to sites? Please refer to the building information sheets located in J.1 Building Information Sheet of RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003.

3. Can we no bid the “above standard services” – electronic equipment, techno trash, batteries, composting? Offerors must submit prices for all above standard prices.

4. There is a 3 month installation for compactors, upon award, we can offer a roll off for use until compactor is installed. Is this acceptable? Please refer to section C.1.8 Recycling

Containers of RFP 47PF0022R0050 Amendment 0003 .

5. Can a CLIN be added for ancillary charges – such as overages, recycle contamination, City of Chicago taxes. No additional CLINS will be added to the Request For Proposal at this time.

6. Wait is the average wait time for access to site? Security will let driver in upon arrival, but drivers must have HSPD12 clearance. Please refer to the building information sheets located in J.1 Building Information Sheet of RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003 for

Normal Building Operating Hours.

7. Is a security clearance required for our drivers? YES, please refer to section H.1.4.

Suitability Determinations of the RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003.

8. Which locations of the 6 are currently utilizing a composting vendor and currently have an active composting program? Composting has been removed from the requirements.

Please see updated RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003 Section B.1.1.

9. For locations currently utilizing a composting vendor, what is the current quantity and schedule for compost pick up (ie, how many containers, what size are the containers, what if the frequency of pickup of compost, how many pounds of compost are leaving the facility per day or per week)? Composting has been removed from the requirements.

Please see updated RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003 Section B.1.1.

10. For locations not currently utilizing a composting vendor but who would like to begin a composting program, can you provide an estimate for gallons or yards or pounds of compost that would be collected on a daily or weekly basis? Composting has been removed from the requirements. Please see updated RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003 Section B.1.1.

11. For pricing purposes, should it be assumed all locations will participate fully in a composting program? Composting has been removed from the requirements. Please see updated RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003 Section B.1.1.

12. What is the previous contract number for this? The current contract number is

47PF0017D0006.

13. What is the current contract amount? The current monthly price is $5,443.53 for all locations.

14. Is the scope of work for this solicitation the same as the current contract scope of work?

If not, in what ways is it different? This solicitation is for services basically the same as the current contract Scope of Work, it should be reviewed carefully before submitting a proposal.

15. Under “Current Contractor” the Solicitation states says “ALLIED WASTE

TRANSPORTATION INC., located in Chicago, IL. The current monthly price is

$5,443.53.” Is this accurate for all 6 locations or are there multiple contracts covering these services? The current monthly price is $5,443.53 for all six locations. There is only one recycling contract.

16. What is a dock box (page 68, Everett M. Dirksen Courthouse)? Dimensions? The dimensions for Everett M. Dirksen is a standard industry sized 2-yard dock doxes.

Please refer to the building information sheets located in J.1 Building Information Sheet of RFP 47PF0022R0050, Amendment 0003 for dimensions.

17. What constitutes “Commercial Plastic” from page 16? “Commercial Plastic” has been removed.

18. Can you provide historical annual tonnages or expected tonnages for Items 1-5 from

B.1.1 Offer for Above Standard Services (Electronic Equipment, Techno Trash, Commercial Plastic, Batteries, Wooden Pallets)? This information cannot be provided.

19. Is all recycling single stream? (page 20, C.1.10 indicates single stream and commingle recycling). Please refer to section C.1.10.

20. Are the compactors dock fed or hopper fed? JCK/USPO recycling compactor uses a

Hopper

21. Are recycling reports due by third business day of each month (C4) or the 15h of the month (C1.10) Recycling reports are due on the third business day of each month.

22. For the locations that do not have a compactor, accurate weights for these types of services are not available. Typically an estimated weight would be used. Is this acceptable for reports? Please refer to section C.1.10 in the RFP.

23. Can we provide two separate proposals, one based on the required scope of work and an additional proposal that we believe would be a more efficient and cost-effective schedule of hauling? Please provide a proposal based on the specifications stated in the

RFP.

24. Kl, the recycling tonnage for 2018 isn’t right, what is it? Location 4 2018 tonnage has been corrected to 94.59.

25. We believe the 2018 recycling tonnage number for the John C. Kluczynski Federal

Building is accidental (page 69, 949.96 tons). Can you verify the correct tonnage for

2018? Location 4 2018 tonnage has been corrected to 94.59.

26. Are you able to provide a breakout of single stream recycling by percentage (percentage of paper,cardboard, cans, bottle, glass) for each of the 6 buildings? No, we are unable to provide this information.

230 S. Dearborn St.

Room 3500 Chicago, IL 60604 USA

Please see below:

[See Description of Modification Continuation Page]

230 S. Dearborn St.

Chicago, IL 60604 USA NameandTitleSigner[0]: