Question_and_Answers_5_Aug_19.pdf

Question 1: How many Government-Owned Containers (GOCs) will be provided, so that I know how many I need to provide in the bid?

Answer 1: If the bidder is selected for the contract, they will need to pick up the current stock of GOCs from the incumbent contractor. Exact quantity of the current stock of GOC’s is unknown.

The average size is about 85x45x85. Some may be bigger or smaller. Bidder will provide containers as specified in “Item X010 Containers” of the Bid schedule.

Question 2: Are we allowed to give ranged pricing based on housing size?

Answer 2: All pricing is based on the rates provided. The price will not change based on the size of the home.

Question 3: Fuel prices fluctuate from week to week, let alone year to year. Would a Quarterly Fuel Evaluation, accompanied by a fuel schedule, be acceptable to accurately price for the rate change?

Answer 3: The price will not change based on paying for fuel.

Question 4: What type of containers will be provided (GOC) and what types of containers are required to be provided by the offeror for the Overseas, special items in Item 0003: Shipping containers? Specialized trucking to Sea Ports or Rail Ports? Wooden Crates? Trailers?

Answer 4: Containers provided will be of the same type/size as those in question 1. Containers will be provided or constructed IAW ASTM-D6251.

Question 4: In previous bids, some Customers provide an Approved Warehouse Vendor list that they currently use for other purposes. Would you mind asking the customer if they have that?

Answer 4: Attached below is an approved list of warehouses in Missouri. The contractor must already have an approved warehouse.