FA2860-15-R-0025_Question_Answers.pdf

Who is the current Contractor? What is the current contract term?

Jerome L Taylor Trucking Inc.; 1 Jan 2014 - 30 Sep 2015 What is the current pricing for each type of service currently being provided? Is the type and level of service for this contract the same as the current contract? If not, how is it different?

The previous contract number is FA2860-14-C-0003; awarded for $1,463,345.00.

Where does the current Contractor dispose of the MSW? Where does the current Contractor take the recycling materials?

All MSW must be disposed at Brown Station Landfill in accordance with 1.3.1., Green waste is currently taken to Recycle One in Hyattsville, MD. Plastic/Glass bottles etc. are currently going to the Prince Georges County Recycling Center. Metals, and Cardboard are taken to best priced locations which is currently being coordinated by the Quality Recycling Program Manager.

What is the Contract Term for this IFB? What is the Start Date, 10/15/2015?

1 Oct 2015 – 31 Mar 2021 How long does it take for a service vehicle to clear security to gain access onto each of the Bases?

Once the contractor is badged it only takes 3 to 15 minutes depending on the time of day.

What is the current service schedule for the FEL MSW containers?

Please see attachment. This is for reference only and the awardee will still be responsible for ensuring the dumpsters do not exceed capacity.

What are the type and size of each SS Recycling container at each location required? What is the current service schedule for each Recycling container?

Most are 50 Gallon blue Rubbermaid containers. See Appendix E for the locations and Appendix F for the list of equipment.

Is it a contract requirement to enter the Base with an empty FEL and/or REL collection vehicle and after providing the required service go immediately to the disposal/recycling processing facility? (Ref. 1.3.4) Vehicles shall arrive at JBA empty and shall proceed directly to the landfill from JBA, Brandywine or Davidsonville Sites. The contractor is not permitted to service any other containers while in route from JBA to external Sites or sites to JBA. Otherwise, the truck should only include waste from this contract when weighed at the collection facility. PWS 1.3.4.

1.2.1.1 PUBLIC / COMMON USE RECY RECEPTACLES – does this service require emptying “garbage cans” (non-wheeled toters) and transporting material on foot back to the collection vehicle?

The contractor is responsible for empting RECYCLING toters and disposing of all recyclables. The 50 gallon toters do not have wheels, however most are located within buildings or against buildings.

Appendix F lists cardboard trailers and other equipment that can be towed. However, it is not required for the contractor to use government owned containers and equipment. The contractor can provide their own equipment if desired IAW PWS.

1.2.3. BULK PICK-UP – is this collection service provided for a central drop-off location? This is not curb side bulk collection service, correct? Is the 8 cu. yd. container to be serviced on a regular collection schedule or on-call?

The contractor shall pick up all litter and waste on the ground within a ten foot radius of the refuse and recycling containers, including bulk items.

1.2.4 BULK METAL RECYCLING – who is responsible for the cost/removable of any contaminated items if they are found in the load?

In paragraph 1.4.1 the contractor will provide oversight and guidance for customers dropping off materials at the RC. The contractor shall not accept contaminated items. For paragraph 1.2.4, when a metal recycling roll off is requested, the contractor and QRP Manager shall perform site visit to validate materials as recyclable and non-contaminated. If it still makes it into the dumpster, the contractor shall report it to the COR and the COR will contact the customer for correction.

1.2.8 – What are the dates of the OPEN HOUSE AIR SHOW? How many toters / litter boxes will be required to supply?

JBA Open House dates are TBA. Minimum of 150 toters. The toters and containers must not exceed their capacity.

1.2.9.1. – Does 120 CY mean 4 – 30 CY open top roll off containers?

One 20 yard CY roll off

1.2.9.2 – Can we be provided with the # of containers typically needed for these types of events and the type of materials being collected?

10 to 20 Fifty gallon toters for events such as base picnic or sports days. Recyclable materials would typically be bottles, cans, glass, or cardboard.

1.2.9.2 – What is an “alley-cat” container? Is it a compartmentalized, closed top roll off box?

It’s a trailer collection system.

1.2.12. FOREIGN WASTE COLLECTION – What is this material?

Foreign Waste is refuse from out of this country that is generated on planes entering the US, generally food waste.

1.3.3 – UTILITY POLES – what is the estimated length of these poles?

JBA will cut poles down to fit into 30 CY dumpster.

APPENDIX B – Why is the MSW volume down so significantly in FY 2014?

Appendix B is for Recycling Material and not MSW. Recycling was down because metal recovery was down.

APPENDIX E – Are these Single Stream Recycling collection cans?

Yes, Most are 50 Gallon blue Rubbermaid containers.

APPENDIX F – What is the age and condition of each of these equipment items listed? Who is responsible for the maintenance and the cost of maintenance of these items?

Major equipment is 10-15 years old. Contractor is not required to use this equipment, but shall maintain it if they do. Please reference paragraph 3.1 of the performance work statement.

Please verify that base housing waste / recycling is not included in the bid price.

Base Housing is not included. However, housing residence occasionally bring bulk items to the recycling center for disposal or cardboard to recycle.

Please verify whether or not the hand pick up trash containers around base are included in the waste pricing?

Hand pick up trash containers are not included however recycling containers are included. PWS 1.2.1.1 Can you provide information on the last air show? How many toters were brought?

150 – 200 (95 gallon) toters were used.

How many golf carts the subcontractor used?

6 -7 golf carts How many employees from the subcontractor worked the show?

36 – 40 employees What factor under volume 1, technical factor should the transition plan go? The transition plan is referenced in the performance work statement but does not have a specific place outlined in the technical review.

Volume one after L-7.2.1.10 Can you provide the specs for the baler / pre-crusher at the recycling center?

NexGen Model # TR-8-50A TSI Model # TC-710 Marathon #575HTPC-02

1.2.1.1 – PUBLIC RECEPTACLES. What type of containers are these? Are these wheeled cart/toter type receptacles?

Most are 50 Gallon non-wheeled blue Rubbermaid containers.

1.2.2. – What are the “bulk containers”? Are these open top roll off boxes? How many are required?

What specific size roll off boxes? Are these containers required to be painted brown? Are these the same containers listed in APPENDIX D?

Yes, they are the same as Appendix D and they must be Tudor Brown.

APPENDIX D – Under the “Frequency” column, please provide the “Number of Days per Week” each container is to be serviced, or “Every Other Week” or “Once per Month” or “On Call” if the container is serviced less than once a month or on a sporadic basis.

Please see attachment for an estimate. However, none of these containers are “on-call”. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the containers do not overflow.

APPENDIX E - Please list the type and size of each recycling container required for each location listed.

Also under the “Frequency” column, please provide the “Number of Days per Week” each container is to be serviced, or “Every Other Week” or “Once per Month” or “On Call” if the container is serviced less than once a month or on a sporadic basis.

Please see attachment for an estimate. However, none of these containers are “on-call”. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the containers do not overflow.

1.2.9.2 – How many slotted cardboard containers are needed for each of these events? How many “alley cat” commingled recycling containers are needed for each of these events?

It would depend on the event, but probably no more than one.

4.6. The document states “Roll off container locations are identified in APPENDIX D and E.” There are no containers listed in Appendix E. Please provide type and size of the containers required by location in

APPENDIX E.

Most are 50 Gallon blue Rubbermaid containers and some cardboard containers that may be indoors, or outside trailers.

Will we need to report refuse tonnage by site or combined?

JBA, Davidsonville and Brandywine refuse tonnage shall be combined.

How many employees are currently at the recycling center?

5, this includes personnel performing route recycling pickups.

I do not see a line item specifically for managing the recycling center, is this cost supposed to be included in the other line items?

All cost for recycling services shall be included in line item 4. Non-Hazardous Interior & Exterior Recycling JBA.

It is my understanding that the containers (FL, roll offs, compactors) all need to be NEW. Is this correct or can they be "like new" and in good condition?

“Like new” will be accepted providing they are fully operational, rust free, freshly painted and dent free.

Used containers may be rejected by the COR upon inspection and must be replaced with an acceptable container at the contractors expense.

What is the evaluation criterion for award?

Refer to solicitation Sections L&M for instructions and evaluation factors; Pages 96-118 Is there any information you need provided for potential subcontracting services?

Subcontractor’s information and subcontracting plan. Please refer to FAR Part 44 for more information on what the Contracting Officer is evaluating and additional documents, reviews and guidelines.

Do you know currently how many front load trucks are being used?

One Front load truck is currently used.

Do you require a separate truck for transporting recycling material or can you use one truck to transport both materials (obviously not at the same time)?

The same truck may be used if it is acceptable to the receiving facility and meets all federal, state and local laws.