Questions_and_Answers_for_Washer_and_Dryer_Lease_FINAL.pdf

Questions and Answers for Washer and Dryer Lease – FA301618R0008

Question:

1. After reviewing the SOW; can you please confirm if the (108) frontload washers for Ft. Sam are to be ADA Compliant with a front control?

Answer: No

2. Please confirm if any of the single electric or gas dryers are required to be ADA Compliant as well.

If not, I will quote all of our Speed Queen commercial laundry equipment with rear controls for this project. To help provide a visual for you I have attached a specification sheet of an ADA Compliant (front control/electronic control option only) washer model compared to a standard rear control (mechanical knob control or electronic control available) washer model. Please see Attachment

AM18-0026_SF_FC_

ElectronicHomestyle

AM18-0027_SF_RC_

ManualHomestyle.pd

Question:

3. The washer and dryer solicitation requires the dryers to be vented with semi rigid venting.

Semi rigid venting is available in 8 foot sections. There are hundreds of dryers in the METC buildings which have vent runs in excess of 8 feet and will require additional rigid venting to be added for semi rigid venting to be used. Will the government be adding the rigid venting? If not, how does the government require the dryers to be vented?

Answer: The Contractor is responsible for all the venting

4. The standard form1449 shows the contract will be for 5 years each year consisting of 12 months. My question- is the phase-in period included in the base year? An installation of this size will take approximately 2 months or longer. During the phase-in period will the contractor be paid for the units installed?

Answer: No, the phase in period has a separate period of performance prior to the beginning of year one. The phase in period should cover installation, maintenance, etc. from install through the end of the phase in period.

5. Question: PWS Section 1.1.5 washers and appendix B indicate top load washers but does not require Energy Star is this correct?

Answer: PWS Sect. 1.1.1, all machines shall be in compliance with DoD Instruction 4170.11, Installation Energy Management, and Energy Policy Act (EPACT) 2005, Public Law 109-58, where applicable

6. PWS Section 1.1.6 dryers does not require Energy Star requirement is this correct?

Answer: PWS Sect. 1.1.1, All machines shall be in compliance with DoD Instruction 4170.11, Installation Energy Management, and Energy Policy Act (EPACT) 2005, Public Law 109-58, where applicable

7. Please provide the date of the last vent cleaning and who performed the vent cleaning.

Answer: January 2018, Current Contractor.

8. Vent Cleaning is required every Quarter, may the first cleaning take place at the time of installation?

Answer: Quarterly 3months from the beginning of the Contract

9. According to Appendix A, all dryers are located on the first floor or ground floor of the buildings listed is this correct?

Answer: No, there are some locations where dryers are not on ground /first floors

10. Will you provide a secure staging area for the delivery of the new units? This will be for the unloading and preparing washers and dryers for installation.

Answer: The Government will provide an area of space for the Phase in and out process (Parking Lot area). But the security of equipment will be the responsibility of the Contractor

11. Please provide a history of repairs per month including type of repairs during the previous contract.

Answer: The approx. # of repairs is roughly 45 washers & 55 dryers a month. Repairs consist of motors, transmissions, bearing, belts, idler wheels and other components of the machines. Contractor shall furnish all parts and accessories and make all connections (hot and cold-water hoses, drain hose, etc.) to make equipment fully operational

12. May the new contractor receive the daily repair service calls via e-mail or fax?

Answer: Daily repair will be received by the Contractor via e-mails. Emergencies would be received via e-mails and telephonic notification.

13. Please provide a history of the number of reported misuse or abuse repairs required during previous contract including description of abuse.

Answer: Reported misuse or abuse repairs do not happen frequently, but will have to be repaired and maintained operational.

14. Will you provide a secure area where the new contractor may store new washers and dryers that will be used in accordance with PWS Section 1.1.10 and section 1.1.11

Answer: No. we do not provide Government property to secure Contractor equipment. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to transport, pick up and replace all inoperable equipment. We will provide a staging area (vacant parking Lot) for temporary equipment transition only.

15. Have you established a date for a site visit?

Answer: Contracting Response: There will not be a site visit

16. Please provide the number and type of electrical dryer cords required for installation. Number of three prong and number of four prong cords. Also the length of the cord required.

Answer: Ft Sam has various cord lengths due to the location of outlets. Approximately 1030 dryers, the Contractor’s responsibility is to fit the appropriate outlets required at each location. I do not have the exact amount of each. PWS 1.1.4 the contractor shall ensure that installation is compatible with existing facilities.

17. Please provide the name of the present contractor and the dollar award of that contract.

Answer: Contracting Response: Excalibur Laundries Inc. Base year plus 3 Option years: $2,339,176.00

18. Are the number of washers and dryers in the new contract the same as the present contract?

19. May the bidder provide their bid documents via of e-mail and or fax?

Answer: Contracting Response: No, the proposal and technical information must be mailed in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 in the solicitation. Also a copy of the proposal and technical information must be supplied on a CD-ROM.