Final_Question_and_Answers_combined.pdf

Mobile Home, Debris Removal and Site Restoration

Solicitation No. 70FBR419Q00000033

1. The solicitation states that 10 each should be used for the sampling evaluation size but the quantity on the Form 1449 is 18. Please clarify if there are 18 sites throughout the 5 counties or 18 mobile homes in the Bay County site.

A. 18 is correct quantity, however the quantity is for each Mobile Home to be remove within the listed site in CLIN 0001, not counties.

CLIN 0001 quantity is for 18 each Mobile homes to be priced for removal within the specified site.

CLIN 0002 quantity is for 18 each Lots to be cleared of debris, trees, etc, within the specified site.

2. How many sites are planned for each county?

A. As this is request for a BPA which does not obligate any funds by the Government, our requirement is currently unknown. We currently have one requirement at the address listed within CLIN 0001.

3. Can the govt. provide addresses for the sites for hauling purposes?

A. The only site currently available is located at CLIN 0001.

4. Is a bid bond required?

A. No.

5. Solicitation states delivery is required 1 day after award. We request the govt give 10 days for delivery to allow for obtaining P&P bond, utility locates, etc.

A. No, Will allow up to 3 days for the vendor to request permits once a call order is issued.

Please note this requirement is supporting displaced survivors and clearing Mobile homes lots to house displace survivors in support of Hurricane Michael.

6. What it the period of performance for each site?

A. Will be determined on each call order, but shall not exceed 15-20 days.

7. Is site stabilization such has seeding, sodding or mulching required as part of the site restoration?

A. No, only raking of the lot to ensure it is clean of trash/debris

8. What is the payment terms on this contract?

A. Will be specified on each call order as Net 15 unless contractor request Net 30. All call orders Period of Performance shall not exceed 15-20 days maximum.

9. How many days is the government allowing for this contract?

A. All call orders from date of award shall not exceed 15-20 days maximum.

10. Is there a debris site to dump close by that is already set up through the government for this or will the contractor have to work this out?

A. This is the contractor’s responsibility

11. Is the contractor expected to be on site as soon as the award is made, or will there be a variance in there for a start date?

A. We are awarding a Blanket Purchase Agreement, upon issuance of Call Order, the contractor is required to begin work immediately to ensure they meet the Period of Performance requirements.

Furthermore, contractors are required to survey the Mobile Home Park to understand work and equipment necessary to complete requirement.

12. Any photos of the above available for reference

A. No, as this was issued under 52.226-3 local area set-aside for WOSB

13. Is any environmental testing or reporting required?

A. See 14 below

14. Will we be responsible for asbestos testing and removal, if necessary? Or has DEP waived the requirement?

A. All debris must be disposed of in accordance with Florida State/county Waste regulations.

Debris should be taken to an FDEP permitted landfill or by some other method authorized by FDEP.

• Class I wastes, including all mixed waste, non-recyclables and residuals generated from debris segregation (excluding asbestos containing material) must go to a Class I landfill or to a waste-to-energy landfill;

• Uncontaminated vegetative debris may be disposed of in permitted lined or unlined landfills, permitted land clearing debris facilities, registered yard trash processing facilities, or permitted construction and demolition debris disposal;

• Demolition debris may be taken to a permitted demolition debris disposal or recycling facility;

• Hazardous waste must be removed by authorized hazardous waste transporters and taken to a permitted hazardous waste facility.

o White goods:

• Must be separated from vegetative debris and solid waste.

• Unsalvageable be taken to a Class I landfill or recycling facility.

• CFCs should be removed by a certified technician.

o Whole tires:

• Must be separated from vegetative debris and solid waste.

• The State of Florida bans the disposal of whole tires in landfills.

o Asbestos and lead-based paint:

• If any asbestos containing material, lead-based paint, or other hazardous materials are found during activities, the contractor must comply with all federal, state, local abatement and disposal requirements. Coordination with the FDEP Division of Air Resource Management or the local pollution control agency PRIOR to any demolition of units that contain asbestos or asbestos-containing materials is required.

• All asbestos containing materials must be deposited at a waste disposal site licensed and permitted to handle this material.

15. Should a line item be added to the price sheet for asbestos testing?

A. A cost reimbursable CLIN for miscellaneous requirements: CLIN 0003 Miscellaneous (for example: If Asbestos is found, please stop work immediately and notify Contracting officer immediately before contacting license contractor.

16. Should a line item be added to the price sheet for asbestos removal?

A. Cover under CLIN 0003 above

17. Will debris be pushed to nearest ROW or will it be required to be hauled to nearest reduction site or will it be required to be hauled to the certified landfill?

A. Remove from site

18. Who is responsible for disposal cost?

A: Contractor

19. Please clarify the meaning/give explanation for Item 0001 NOTE regarding sampling evaluation. The line item price is for 18 sites, but it also indicates to use 10 each as a sampling evaluation.

A. 18 each is the correct sampling, was corrected in the last amendment

20. The SF 1449 in column 21 has the quantity at 18 each for the trailer removal, however the in column 20 it states “Note: there are numerous mobile homes that are required to be removed, but for evaluation purposes, use 10 each as the sampling evaluation size” Please clarify if we are bidding

10 trailers per the description or 18 trailers per the quantity.

A. 18 each is requested quantity

21. In the Statement of Work, it says that the building and vegetative debris will be loaded and moved “to either a temporary debris staging and reduction site, or final legal disposal site”. For the initial project, which is located at 2318 S. Dale Ave, Panama City, FL 32405, can you advise where the dump site will be for this debris? Or can you advise if bidders should consider a standard range for hulling debris such as 20 miles?

A. Contractor’s responsibility

22. Will the material be able to be dropped at a “temporary area or final legal disposal site” at no cost to the bidder or does the bidder need to include the cost for the disposal fees? If so can you advise what these fees will be?

A. To be Disposed by Contractor in accordance with State/county/local requirements.

Contractor’s responsibility

23. The scope says that trees that are cut must have their stumps cut or shaved level to the ground – please confirm that is also acceptable to completely remove the stump with an excavator.

A. Whichever is the least expensive, the land end state must remain level, no holes left

24. Is there a quantity of tree removal that the bidder should consider as an average per lot for the basis of the bid?

A. This is the contractor’s responsibility to determine the amount of effort/work to complete and price the job.

6. The scope indicated that the government would use a BPA and award individual awards to successful contractors – for each individual award, can pricing be adjusted based on the actual site conditions, i.e. higher disposal fees, longer hauling routes, more trees and vegetation?

Yes, The CO will submit a RFQ for each new requirement from one the BPA holders and they will submit the Quote for the next work site