Question_and_Answers_for_Fort_Sam_Recycle.pdf

Question and Answers for Solicitation FA3016-16-N-0126 – JBSA Fort Sam Houston Recycle Equipment

1. Question: There simply are simply no companies anywhere that specialize in shredding/baling systems and also trailers.

Government Response: Line Item 0003 – Trailers has been removed fromt the solicitation and will be purchased using a different method.

2. Question: Item 0001. All Items are to manufactured by the same company and work integrally.- While it isn’t possible to all be made by the same company it is possible for them to work integrally with a photo off the discharge of the shredder system

Government Response: Different manufacturers are authorized as long as equipment works together.

3. Question: No ramps are needed for this location?

Government Response: It is not part of the solitication, therefore is not a requirement for this location.

4. Question: What is the expected throughput rate for each base (lbs/h, 96gal totes/day, or whatever other unit they can come up with)?

Government Response: 100 gallon totes

5. Question: What is the biggest incoming material piece for the shredder (incl. OCC)?

Government Response: Mat/folders, paper, etc…

6. Question: What is the desired out coming particle size after the shredder?

Government Response: 5/8”

7. Question: Will alternate quote/ bid be excepted for the 3 locations in addition to quoting the spec’d max pax ? If it improves layout and utilizes less space, without sacrificing thru-put of equipment?

Government Response: All offers received will be evaluated in accordance with the solicitation

8. Question: Would you prefer we submit our proposal along with basic specifications and any literature to support what we are quoting along with your filled in bid forms or would you prefer us to only include your bid forms with supporting literature?

Government Response: Yes, please provide literature.

9. Question: Attachment 1, Statement of Work, #14 Contractor’s Warranty. There are various manufacturer’s and each will have their specific warranty which we will call out in the bid forms. However, since this is listed as “Contractor’s Warranty”, are you asking for this to be above and beyond the manufacturer’s warranty?

Government Response: Standard 1 Year Warranty