QUESTIONS_from_Recycle_site_visit_II.doc

QUESTIONS:

1. Does the AF provide fuel for the Govt and contractor equipment?

2. Is there a separate office for the refuse and recycle contractors?

3. Where are the scales to weight the recyclables?

4. How many people does it take the current contractor to operate the recycle program? Because it sounds like the Govt and Altus AFB community play a big part in the collection of the recyclables.

5. If the Govt supplied equipment breaks down or needs to be replaced who is responsible to have it repaired or replaced?

6. Is there a list of local recycle centers that pay the highest price for our recyclables?

7. Does the current contractor use only the Govt supplied truck to do all recycle container pick ups?

ANSWERS:

1. The AF provides fuel for the Government provided vehicles only. The contractor is responsible for fuel and maintenance of contractor owned equipment.

2. Per PWS paragraph 3.1, the office and yard area are shared. If there is a problem we can look into a solution at that time within the parameters of the same paragraph.

3. There is a floor scale provided in the building for the recyclable materials.

4. The current contract is a combined refuse and recycling contract. They have 4 people on staff. The recycle containers at each building on base and located at various locations on base are only collection sites. The Government does not provide any manpower to receive recyclables at these locations or at the recycle facility. It is the contractor's responsibility to collect the recyclables at the collection sites for transport to the recycle center and for processing recyclables. Please refer to PWS paragraph 1.2. and inclusive subparagraphs.

5. Per PWS paragraph 1.4.3, the contractor is responsible for minor maintenance of equipment and vehicles such as lubrication, cleaning, etc. The contractor shall notify the COR of any repair requirements for both equipment and building maintenance. The Government is responsible for repair of Government owned equipment and facilities.

6. We have requested the sources document from our environmental staff. It will be given to the contractor at award. If it is available prior to the solicitation close, we will post it on the solicitation site.

7. Yes, the current contractor uses a government furnished truck with a lift gate that is furnished by the government.