Amendment_000001_Contractor_Questions_and_Government_Responses.pdf

6913G618Q300040 Amendment 000001 Contractor Questions and Government Responses

1. Can you please provide current logs of pest control services over the last year?

The Government does not have logs that can be provided for pest control services over the last year.

The current level of service being provided is not representative of the Government’s desired level.

Significantly more comprehensive services are being requested under this solicitation.

2. Is the contractor required to be confined space trained for providing services in the crawl spaces?

Yes, confined space training is required.

3. What is under the steel plates in the warehouse of Building 6? If a space what is the dimensions?

An abandoned trench that once carried fuel lines to test vehicles. The trench width is 2’ and the depth varies from 2’ to 3’8”.

4. Can you please provide floor plans for all the buildings?

Floor plans for all buildings and floors are included as an attachment to Amendment 000001.

5. Can the contractor access elevator pits?

No, access to elevator pits is not permitted.

6. Lice and Mites are not considered pest but rather a medical issue. Why is it included in this solicitation?

Please refer to the revised Statement of Work in Amendment 000001 as this was removed.

7. Birds may require special exclusion work. Are they paid extra?

The Government does not plan to pay additional for any bird exclusion work. Issues with birds have not been experienced in the past and therefore Government does not see this as an item of significance requiring additional or special pricing.

8. Is air monitored by DOT?

Air in the crawl space and tunnel is continuously ventilated (24x7), but the air is not tested.

9. How strict is the 2 hour emergency response window as this may vary depending on time of day and day of week?

Please refer to the revised Statement of Work in Amendment 000001 as this was revised.

10. What is the period of performance for CLIN 0100?

CLIN 0100 period of performance will be from date of award through September 30, 2018.

11. Is OSHA-10 required for tunnel access?

Yes, OSHA-10 is required for tunnel access.

12. Who is the current contract holder/vendor?

The Government does not currently have a contract in place for comprehensive Pest Control Services.

Services are provided from two separate companies on ad hoc basis via Government credit card.

Services from Ehrlich Pest Control were specifically acquired in September 2017 to perform a mass entrapment in building 4; weekly services continued to be provided by Ehrlich exclusively to building 4 for the period of October to December 2017. NW Pest Control has provided weekly services to Volpe Center since 2014 with specific focus on cafeteria, tunnels, building 4 crawl space, and other special request areas due to noted pest activity, as well as the exterior of the facility.

13. What is the yearly rate for the latest contract?

The level of services currently being provided at the Volpe Center are not the Government’s desired level and not representative of the comprehensive services being requested under this solicitation.

Therefore the costs for current services is irrelevant to this solicitation.

14. How many hours is the current contractor/vendor onsite per week currently?

level and not representative of the comprehensive services being requested under this solicitation. Ad hoc services from both companies (ref. response to question #11) provided average a total of approximately 2 hours per week.

15. It was mentioned that the service will be weekly to the 6 buildings and I just wanted to confirm the schedule so I can price accordingly?

It is the Government’s opinion that the level of comprehensive pest control services being requested to service the Volpe Center will require a weekly schedule. The solicitation states: Contractor shall provide weekly services (maximum of 16 hours per month) not including additional Mass Entrapment services required upon request.

16. You also mentioned that you have had a pest control company treat periodically, do you have the amount of times they were out and if they are still treating the buildings with current mice issues?

level and not representative of the comprehensive services being requested under this solicitation. Ad hoc services from both companies (ref. response to question #11) provided average a total of approximately 4 hours per week. Once this contract is awarded, pest control services will only be provided by the contract awardee.

17. What is the Volpe Center currently paying for mass entrapment?

Only one mass entrapment has been performed at Volpe Center and it was strictly for building 4 only.

These services were provided for building 4 only at a cost of $1,950.

18. What is the Volpe Center being charged for weekly service currently?

level and not representative of the comprehensive services being requested under this solicitation.

Therefore the costs for current services is irrelevant to this solicitation.

19. What is the current count of loading docks and overhead doors?

Buildings 1, 3 and 6 each with a loading dock. Overhead rolls up doors are located at:

‐ Building 1 loading dock (2) ‐ Building 3 loading dock (1) ‐ Building 4 silo, shipping entrance (1) ‐ Building 5 back facility mechanical entrance (1) ‐ Building 6 loading dock and vehicle bay entrance (3)

20. It appears that you have a mouse issue. Where are the worst infestations?

Building 1 (up to the 4th floor), building 2 and building 4 appear to be the worst. Building 3, building 5 and building 6 seem to have less issues.