Attachment 5. Responses to Questions.pdf

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GOV RESPONSE

1 Is there an incumbent or is this a new project? This is a new contract requirement.

Is the unit price for CLIN 0002 only for the first 5 pieces discovered that were not in the official survey. Can we amend or adjust our price for any units found after the first 5?

Solicitation

Yes, CLIN 0002 is for the first 5 devices discovered that were not previously identified. The customer does not anticipate more than 5 additional devices to be discovered, however, if that were to occur a contract modification would be warranted and the proposed price is expected to be equal to the unit price of CLIN 0002 unless sufficient justification is provided.

For CLIN0003, I understand it is for "Contingencies, Unforeseen Conditions & Emergencies." Are we to provide a price to mobilize and maintain one unit or the cost to mobilize and service all the units? Please explain in detail what CLIN 0003 is supposed to cover.

Solicitation

CLIN 0003 is being removed from the solicitation in its entirety. The scope of this contract is strictly limited to conducting a baseline compliance survey and providing documentation/recommendations; it does not include physical maintenance or emergency repairs. Therefore, an emergency contingency CLIN is not applicable. An amendment is being issued to provide a revised Schedule of Supplies/Services that omits this

CLIN.

According to Performance work statement, there will be 337 buildings will need to be surveyed with potable water for the solicitation at J.B Andrews. Is this an accurate number of buildings to be surveyed?

PWS Yes, there are 337 Building to be surveyed.

5 Will J.B. Andrews provide a person to escort and assist in access to each building with potable water?

Yes, there will be an escort to support with facility surveys.

Statement 2.4.2 requires a process meeting every 2 weeks. Can the contractor provide a monthly report with the progress report % completion, building surveyed, building remaining, and any important information needed for the status of the cross-connection survey?

PWS

Yes, a monthly report may be provided in addition to the two week meeting if the contractor prefers. The intent of the meeting every 2 weeks is for scheduiling, to discuss access needs and any issues or concerns.

This can be a call and is not required to be an in person meeting.

This solicitation is for a Backflow Prevention/Cross Connection survey.

According to the work statement, the contractor must hold State of Maryland license plumber and WSSC Cross Connection Technician certification. Will J.B.

Andrew AFB accept the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Cross Connection Specialist license to conduct the survey since no backflow testing is begin conducted. Only a survey evaluating potential cross connection hazards?

Yes. Because the scope of this contract is strictly limited to a visual compliance survey (with no testing, maintenance, or repair of plumbing systems), the Government will accept the ABPA Cross Connection Specialist certification, or an equivalent nationally recognized Cross-Connection Control Surveyor certification (such as ASSE 5120), in lieu of a Maryland plumbing license. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is being amended to reflect this change.

Cross Connection Control trained individuals are trained to recognize hazards with backflow prevention devices. A survey is not a repair, installation, or testing. Will the government change the PWS to require only Cross Connection Control trained individuals to perform this work?

PWS

Yes. The Government concurs that a visual survey does not constitute plumbing repair, installation, or physical testing. The Government will amend the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to remove the requirement for a State of Maryland Master or Journeyman plumbing license. The revised PWS will require personnel to hold a recognized Cross-Connection Control Surveyor certification (e.g., ASSE 5120, ABPA Cross- Connection Control Specialist, or equivalent) to perform the survey.

9 Will the government accept national credentials from highly qualified companies that are not Maryland certified?

Yes, for the purposes of this survey contract. The Government will accept nationally recognized credentials specific to cross-connection surveying (such as ABPA or ASSE 5120). An amendment to the solicitation and the PWS will be issued to detail the updated, acceptable surveyor credentials.

10 Are my attached certifications acceptable?

We are in the solicitation phase, not the evaluation phase. Technical acceptability will be determined after quotes are received and proposals are evaluated.

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