DEP.BAW.RFR.EEA.PIL.2019.001.BIDDERS.CONF.QandA.11.9.18.docx

Nuclear Decommissioning and Remediation Support Services RFR November 9, 2018 Bidders’ Conference Questions & Answers

APTIM

Jim Collins

1. Will you provide a list of all companies that attended the RFR bidders’ conference (in person and on the phone)?

a. Yes, the list of attendees will be posted on COMMBUYS along with the PowerPoint presentation that was given at the conference.

2. Since an estimated value was not provided, can you provide some feedback on the anticipated level of effort in terms of hours?

a. An estimated number of hours is in the range of 400-600 hours over the initial term of the contact, which is currently set for one year.

3. Will the use of subcontractors have any detrimental effect on how a RFR submittal is scored?

a. The use of subcontractors is not detrimental to the bid; however, all key personnel must be qualified to perform the scope of services that are specified in the RFR.

4. Will the use of key personnel not located in the immediate area effect the scoring of the RFR?

a. Key personnel outside of the immediate area will not be detrimental to the scoring of the RFR, but they must be available for in person meetings in Massachusetts on an as needed basis, as well as attend other key meetings (i.e. NRC hearings). Additionally, according to section 3.5.c of the RFR, all bidders should list all reasonable projected travel costs for personnel to the extent feasible.

Dan Caputo TerranearPMC

1. Can we get a copy of the attendee list?

a. To reiterate the answer from the previous question; Yes, the list of attendees will be posted on COMMBUYS, along with the PowerPoint presentation that was given at the conference.

2. Is there an incumbent contractor supporting DEP/EOEEA for this or similar scopes of work?

a. EOEEA/DEP does not have an incumbent contractor for this or a similar scope of work.

3. Are there any similar/existing submittals or reports related to this scope of work available for review?

a. At the bidders’ conference, the procurement team asked the bidder for more specific clarification on the above question. The clarification from the bidder was as follows: Are there any meetings, environmental reporting, procedures that are ongoing and related to the scope of work that is being asked in the RFR?

i. Answer to clarification question: As referenced in section 1.1 of the RFR, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has publicly available information with respect to the decommissioning of nuclear generation facilities, at the following link: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/fact-sheets/decommissioning.html. In addition, Entergy, the current facility owner, has an informational website regarding the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, which can be found at the following link: http://www.pilgrimpower.com/.