QUESTION_AND_ANSWER_SHEET.docx

QUESTION AND ANSWER SHEET

1. Do you require a dirt bucket or plow attachment? The 68” bucket can come with teeth, do you need teeth on the 68” dirt bucket?

A. We want the 66”/68” smooth edge buckets on them, no teeth.

2. How many hours per day (average) will you be using the maching?

A. The loaders will not be getting used every day. They are for use during snow clean-up. Usage depends on the amount of storms. When it does snow, they are operated on average throughout the entire day until snow is removed. Using last years winter season as comparison, each loader would use an average 500 hours throughout the period of performance.

3. Will the Customer accept insurance liability for the rental equipment? Customer will have ownership of the equipment and will be providing operators. In these types of situation Supplier usually agrees to have the Lessee (Customer) carry insurance.

A. The solicitation posted in FedBizOpps was amended to include FAR Clause 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance-Leased Motor Vehicles. It states:

(a) The Government shall be responsible for loss of or damage to --

(1) Leased vehicles, except for --

(i) Normal wear and tear; and

(ii) Loss or damage caused by the negligence of the Contractor, its agents, or employees; and

(2) Property of third persons, or the injury or death of third persons, if the Government is liable for such loss, damage, injury, or death under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 2671-2680).

(b) The Contractor shall be liable for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government against, all actions or claims for loss of or damage to property or the injury or death of persons, resulting from the fault, negligence, or wrongful act or omission of the Contractor, its agents, or employees.

(c) The Contractor shall provide and maintain insurance covering its liabilities under paragraph (b) of this clause, in amounts of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for death or bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the interests of the Government shall not be effective

(1) for such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe or

(2) until 30 days after written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. The policies shall exclude any claim by the insurer for subrogation against the Government by reason of any payment under the policies.

(e) The contract price shall not include any costs for insurance or contingency to cover losses, damage, injury, or death for which the Government is responsible under paragraph (a) of this clause.

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4. Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number FA4497_LeaseSkidLoaders contain requirements similar to a current contract? If possible, please provide the current contract number. Or, is this a new requirement for the government?

A. This requirement was previously awarded last year on Contract FA4497-14-P-0025 for a different Period of Performance. This will be a new contract for Period of Performance 15 Nov 2014 to 28 Mar 2015.