Attach 18 Government Response.pdf

Refuse - FA252124B0002

QUESTION AND ANSWER

1) RFP Section Schedule B Prices Paragraph CLIN 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004, 5004

Question:

The CLIN description for X004 states “Refuse Collection and Disposal Public /Common Use MSW Trash Receptacles Collection. Contractor shall empty, collect, and dispose of all waste and replace liners in government furnished containers located at the locations designated in Appendix A/B…” There are two 2yd front load containers included in the list of Common Use containers in Attachment 3 Appendix A Table A-2. Should the servicing of these two front load containers be priced in CLIN X004 or CLIN X001along with the other front load containers?

Government Response:

The 2yd frontload dumpsters should be serviced with the other front load containers, preferably twice a week.

2) RFP Section Schedule B Prices Paragraph CLINS 0005, 0006, 1005, 1006, 2005, 2006,etc.

Question:

CLINS 0005, 0006, 1005, 1006, 2005, 2006, 3005, 3006, 4005, 4006, 5005, & 5006 are pre-priced in the excel Attachment 14 Pricing Schedule Bid Form, are we to insert the pre-priced values into these CLINS on the Schedule B Price table?

The numbers pre-populated in the pricing schedule bid form are Brevard County Rates.

Rates are subject to change.

3) RFP Section Page 37 FAR Clauses Paragraph FAR 52.211-8

The tables in this clause are blank, was this clause included in error or should the first table in

(a) have been completed by the Government and is the Contractor required to complete the second table??

Clause has been removed from the solicitation.

4) RFP Section Attach 14 Pricing Schedule Bid Form Paragraph CLIN Numbering

The CLIN numbering used in this Attachment does not match that used in Schedule B price tables. In Attachment 14 The CLINS for each Option Year are numbered 0001 through 0007 where in Schedule B the first digit of the CLIN increase by 1 for each option year – 0001, 10001, 20001 etc. Should the same numbering be used in each table?

Government Response:

The CLIN numbering has been edited in Attachment 14 to match Section B price table.

5) RFP Section Attach 14 Pricing Schedule Bid Form Paragraph CLIN 0006 Est Qty

Question:

The 2024 CLIN 0006 Est. Qty. 1,000 Net Tons, for 2025 and all out years the Est Qty is 800 Net Tons. Please change the out year Tons to 1,000 to match the quantity in Schedule B and also Appendix A, Table A-1 estimated work load.

Attachment 14 has been changed to reflect accurate amounts.

6) RFP Section: 1.1, Para: 1.1.3.1

Question:

For those events, will only 8CY frontend loader containers be needed or will it include 30CY open-top roll-offs?

Government Response:

The size and shape requirement will depend on location and the amount of forecasted waste.

Any size can be requested.

7) RFP Section: 1.1, Para: 1.1.7

Question:

To confirm, are all containers listed in Attach 3-Appendix A Table A-2 Workload tab “PSFB, Dumpsters & CCSFS, Dumpsters” 8CY frontend loader containers?

Government Response:

Yes, the dumpsters are listed in those tabs are 8CY.

8) RFP Section:1.1 Para: 1.1.8

Are there any requirements for the style of frontend loader container to be provided such as flat-top with side doors or slant top without side doors?

There is no requirement between the flat top and the slant top type. The dumpster must be in serviceable condition with functioning lids or enclosures.

9) RFP Section: None Para: None Other: 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

As it states, please confirm only bid bond is required for this submission? Please confirm there is no performance bond required annually as there is no mention of any performance bond requirement each year upon renewal? If performance bond is required, what is the requirement per renewal year?

Government Response:

Bid Bonds is all that is required. Performance bonds are not required for this contract.

10) RFP section: None Para: none Other: Supplies or Services

The performance start date starts 1 January 2024. The bids are due on Dec. 18, 2023. Can the government give 45 days for phase in to start Feb 1, 2024? Allowing incoming contractor to purchase, transition and place all containers in a timely manner. If not, this will restrict competition. Currently, it is impossible for a new contractor to transition both locations within a few days of award.

No, performance start date will remain 1 January 2024.

11) RFP Section: None Para: None Other: Supplies or Services

CLIN 0002 – what size roll-offs are required for special events?

Government Response:

The size for special events is not mandated. The type and size are determined by location, accessibility, forecasted waste amount, etc.

12) RFP Section: None Para: None Other: Attachment 3-Regulated Waste Worksheet

Please clarify column G? What does 30, 75, and 15 mean?

Government Response:

The numbers 30, 75, and 15 are amounts needed for the installation in column B.

13) RFP Section: 1.1.3.7 Para: None

Is there specific requirement on the color of these containers. Any specific requirements on the structure of these containers?

Government Response:

The color of the containers is currently green or brown. Dark colors are preferred, and any less conservative colors are subject to approval. Th preferred construction is industry standard heavy gauge metal.

14) RFP Section: 1.4 Para: None

What color containers are acceptable by the government?

Government Response:

The current containers are dark brown or green. Less conservative colors are subject to approval before placement.

15) RFP Section: None Para: None Other: Appendix A – Table 1A

Can the government provide last 3 years of workload data to see base fluctuations pre and post pandemic?

Government Response:

We cannot provide 3 years of workload date. The service quantities requested are based on FY 22 utilization audit to right-size the requirements to support both installations.

16) RFP Section: 1.1.3.2 Para: None

What is the government’s future requirements knowing the base upcoming construction for this CLIN? Will government foresee using all 400 pickups at both locations?

Yes, 500 pickups are a valid requirement between locations, based on past utilization.