FA441825Q0025 Attachment 6 - Questions and Answers.pdf

Attachment 6

Joint Base Charleston Portable Toilets Lease and Services

FA441825Q0025

Questions and Answers

Q1. Is there an incumbent? What is the contract number?

A1. Yes, there is an incumbent contractor. The current contract number is FA441821C0009.

Q2. Is there a water point we can draw from?

A2. No, a government-provided water source is not available. The contractor is responsible for supplying their own water.

Q3. Can the current contractor bid on this solicitation?

A3. Yes, the incumbent contractor is eligible to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation.

Q4. What does SDDC mean?

A4. SDDC stands for Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.

Q5. Do you require a sign-in sheet for when the portable toilets are service?

A5. No, a sign-in sheet is not required. The contractor will provide the COR with a monthly service report submitted electronically.

Q6. Why is it called “Horrible Road” to Mary’s Fishing Pier?

A6. The name refers to the condition of the dirt road, which can become rutted and difficult to navigate, especially for smaller vehicles. Larger trucks should be able to access the area, but caution is advised during inclement weather.

Q7. Who oversees the hand washing stations?

A7. The contractor is responsible for hand washing stations during special events as outlined in the PWS. For routine, day-to-day operations, Security Forces Squadron overseas the stations.

Q8. Is your dumpsite on base?

A8. No, the contractor is responsible for securing and using their own dumpsite off base.

Q9. Is there a water treatment facility we can dump the waste at?

A9. Yes, waste can be transported to the sewage treatment facility located on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, SC.

Q10. What is the monthly and extended price column supposed to indicate?

A10. The “Unit Price” column should reflect the monthly cost to perform the service indicated (e.g., CLIN 0001 Regular Service). The “Extended Price” column is calculated by multiplying the monthly unit price by 12 months, representing the total annual cost for that service.

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Q11. What is the unit price on CLIN 0001 regular and handicap service supposed to indicate? Is this asking for the price to clean 1 unit x number of times per week?

A11. The unit price for CLIN 0001 should reflect the monthly cost to service all units as specified in Appendix A of the PWS. This includes the required frequency of service for both regular and handicap units.

Q12. What is the duration for each location?

A12. The units are expected to remain in place for the duration of the contract, unless a request for relocation is made by the COR to support mission requirements.

Q13. What is the monthly and extended price column supposed to indicate for special events?

A13. There are six (6) special events anticipated annually as outlined in the PWS. Each event will require the specified quantities of units as outlined under CLIN 0002. The “Unit Price” should represents the cost for one (1) unit of each type. The “Extended Price” is calculated by multiplying the quantity of each unit by the unit price, representing the total cost per event.

Q14. Is there a standard timeframe during which we are allowed to access each base?

A14. Yes, standard base access hours are typically from 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday.

Q15. We noticed that porta potties are not required to be secured with tie downs: would this contract consider adding that into the requirement?

A15. Securing portable toilets is addressed in accordance with 1.3. Hurricane Plan, in the

PWS.

Q16. Any color of unit on base, ok? Or is there a preference? Our units are typically yellow would this work A16. The Government does not prefer any specific unit color.

Q17. Has the new contract SOW changed any from prior years?

A17. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been updated to include clarifications and changes to certain items such as security requirements, frequency of service, and other minor revisions.

Q18. Would the government allow the contractor to reasonably perform services outside of JB CHS hours of operation (7:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday), for example get on base around 5:00AM to 6:00AM?

A18. Requests to perform services outside of normal duty hours will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The contractor must coordinate in advance with the COR and base security to ensure proper access is granted and does not interfere with base operations.