Attachment 9 - Questions and Answers.pdf

Is this the first year for this contract or has it been awarded before?

‐ It has been awarded before

Who the previous incumbent was?

‐ TentSouth, LLC

Previous Contract Number:

‐ FA441919PA010

Previous Contract Value:

‐ As of funding for Option Year Four, $371,592

How would you like proposals submitted?

‐ Email to me, scott.swain.2@us.af.mil and Ms. Blaser‐Kay, jennifer.blaser_kay.2@us.af.mil

Could you please provide the approximate square footage for each of the mentioned hangars?

‐ 285…35,750 ‐ 435…32,350 ‐ 509…23,350 ‐ 514…14,648 ‐ 518…13,880 ‐ 517…35,200 ‐ Total…155,178 sq ft

Additionally, if available, could you share the floor plans or any related documents for these hangars?

‐ Floor Plans will be provided.

What is the budget for this project?

‐ Estimated at $487,492.00 for 1 Feb 24 – 31 Jan 29

Is there currently a bird abatement program for the hangars to include netting?

‐ The wing has a bird abatement program for the flightline area. There is netting installed in the hangar 285 to keep help reduce birds nesting areas. 509, 435, 514, 517, and 518 do not have netting.

Attendance at the siter visit required to bid?

‐ No. Recommended to see what the areas are, but not required.

If unable to attend the site visit will pictures be shared?

‐ We have included floor plans

Do the locations have water access?

‐ Yes

Is there equipment on site?

‐ There is no cleaning equipment on site

Special things to know about as far as cleaning agents? Restrictions? Products need to use?

‐ To customers knowledge there are none used.

Are there separate air handler units if the cleaning is being performed inside?

‐ To customers knowledge all OA ducts draw from outside the hangar.

Is there any insulation, asbestos, or lead to be concerned about?

‐ To customers knowledge, not that they are aware of

What is the surface area material that we are cleaning?

‐ Primarily concrete, some metal of hangar walls

Is there or will there be a dumpster on site?

‐ No, as stated in PWS, contractor must remove and dispose of off base all bird waste, debris and dead birds.

Where is the cleaning performed? Details on the story/level/crawlspace etc.

‐ First floor/hangar floor.

What level is it on? Need elevator? Will we be able to carry debris downstairs/elevators if necessary?

‐ First floor cleaning

The previous contract was for (5) hangars and the new solicitation is for (6), correct?

‐ Correct

Will the award be solely on price or is it a trade off?

‐ Award will be on Price and Technical Acceptability

Are you requesting that the awardee have the necessary permitting to handle wildlife remains with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service? If so, which permits? If not, please stipulate as to why.

‐ No

Is the contractor coordinating any efforts with airfield BASH managers? If so, can you explain how these efforts will be coordinated?

‐ No. If required contractor will work with COR to coordinate BASH managers if needed.

Is there a BASH management plan? If there is a plan, can this be made available for review?

‐ There is a BASH plan. It will be provided to the winning Contractor as needed.

Which species of birds are found inhabiting the hangars?

‐ Primarily pigeons, starlings and occasionally owls and bats

Who was the incumbent and how much was their award for this contract?

‐ Previous award was to TENTSOUTH LLC. Feb 2019 – Jan 2024. Total value was approx.

$371,592.

The PWS states hangars are to be cleaned on the third Thursday and Friday once a month and then on a first and third Thursday and Friday twice a month. If the contractor can properly clean all six hangars in one day will that be acceptable as well?

‐ Yes, if all work is correctly completed per contract and facility manager or supervisor inspect and sign off on work performed.

Can or will a list be provided to the contactor of areas and items in each hangar that cannot get wet or should not be cleaned ahead of me? Who should be contacted to find out this informa on?

‐ Facility managers or supervisors can be contacted. We can provide a list of names and contact info to the winning bid.

Will there be clarifica on for hangar 285 regarding the cleaning of the mezzanines?

‐ Mezzanines in 285 will not be cleaned.

What equipment and processes were the old contractors using to stay compliant with environmental standards?

‐ Dry sweep, vacuum, pressure wash with water

Please provide pictures of any equipment or areas that can’t be cleaned with water.

‐ Everything is specific to each hangar so confer with facility manager or supervisor of each hangar.

What hours are we capable to work on the specified working days?

‐ M‐F 0700‐1600

Can all work be completed correctly on Thursday and not return on Friday?

‐ Yes, if all work is correctly completed per contract and facility manager or supervisor inspect and sign off on work performed.

Do we have access to on‐site water hook ups?

‐ Yes

Can gas engines be run inside all hangars?

‐ No

If water is used, is there a requirement to have a vacuum truck on site?

‐ No, current contractor uses shop vacs & their own container for proper disposal according to contract.

When dry vacuuming is HEPA filters required?

‐ Current contractor uses regular shop vac.

If water is being used, do we have to sock the drains to keep debris out?

‐ Water sock drains do not need to be used, but contractor must clear (vacuum up) all debris before washing as stated in PWS (Dry sweep, vacuum, pressure wash with water).

Are we able to use your equipment (lift) or will we be expected to rent?

‐ Lifts should not be needed for performance of duties. If they are needed contractor will need to provide.

Please confirm the expectation is to clean the hangers from the wall out 25 ft. only?

‐ Yes, as the PWS states: Clean the perimeter floor east and west sides; clean 25 feet out beginning at the walls around hangar frame structures and fixtures.

Is the equipment stored along the wall a part of the cleaning since it will be with in 25ft?

‐ No, the equipment stored along the wall are not part of the cleaning.

Can we get a set of plans that show a highlighted view of the work areas requested that line up with the words describing the sow for clarifica on?

‐ Floor plans are provided.

Is there an equipment staging zone we can leave on base for li s required for the project.

‐ No

Is there a plan or expecta on with all the lose paint coming lose during cleaning?

‐ It would not be the expecta on that the contractor repairs the paint. It would be through a CE project with CE’s help.

Will the hangars be empty on designated cleaning days?

‐ No, the hangars are rarely empty.

Are we only cleaning the open sec ons of mezzanine (no bird ne ng)?

‐ Mezzanines will not be cleaned.

Who is responsible for opening/closing hangar doors for track and pocket cleaning?

‐ Only qualified personnel can operate the doors. Each hangar has qualified individuals to operate the doors.