Q A_-_Responses_(15_Apr_14).pdf

This attachment contains questions and answers regarding this Request for Quote (RFQ). This document does not change the terms in the solicitation unless provided by amendment to the RFQ.

Q: Is there an associated Section L Instructions to Bidders other than FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR

52.212‐1?

A: No. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation using FAR 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Therefore, the instructions/evaluation factors are located within the solicitation posted to FBO.gov.

Q: Does the combined synopsis/solicitation contain requirements similar to a current contract, or is this a new requirement for the government? If possible, please provide current contract number.

A: This requirement was previously done using a Cooperative Agreement under the Sikes Act. It was conducted by a non‐profit, non‐governmental organization, The Jones Ecological Center.

Q: What happens if a meter fails to verify or calibrate and a trip is lost?

A: The only reason for a water monitor to fail to verify or calibrate would be a damaged sensor. In that case, the monitor would need to be removed to allow repair and/or replacement of the damaged sensor. This would not be a lost trip because the monitor would need to be removed from the field.

Q: Are there spare units?

A: There are no spare units.

Q: If the data loggers or water quality sensors are vandalized or stolen who is responsible?

A: The data loggers and water quality sensors are located in lockable PVC pipes. The Government would assume responsibility for the loss or damage of any monitors.

Q: Page 2, SOW, “ruptured batteries will be returned to the factory for restoration.” Does the government pay the shipping charges for repairs?

A: The Government will pay for the shipping charges. This verbiage will be added to the “revised” SOW in Amendment 1.

This attachment contains questions and answers regarding this Request for Quote (RFQ). This document does not change the terms in the solicitation unless provided by amendment to the RFQ.

Q: Page 2, SOW, pH buffer 4 & 10; no pH 7 mentioned?

A: To calibrate pH, you use a range of buffer solution of the water you will be measuring. The instrument calculates a slope between that range and applies it to the measured pH. At the beginning of the project, we didn’t know what the pH was throughout the wetland complex, so a wide calibration range (4 and 10) was used. Based on advice from the former contractor, we recommend a modification to the SOW to use pH buffers 4 & 7 for the monitors located within the wetland complex and pH buffers of 4 & 10 for the monitors designated as Storm 1 and Storm 2 (located on Moody AFB Main Base outfalls). This verbiage will be added to the “revised” SOW in Amendment 1.

Q: Does the requirement for “familiarity with use and calibration of YSI 6600 EDS water quality monitors and Ott Thalimedes data loggers” preclude experience for extensive use of YSI 650/600 and

Solinst data loggers?

A: No, the use of similar water quality monitors and data loggers would serve as evidence of familiarity of use and calibration.

Q: Is the BS degree requirement for the hydrologist (key person) only or also for the field personnel?

We have field personnel doing this work for 20+ years with associates degrees.

A: The BS degree requirement is only for the hydrologist who will directly supervise field personnel.

Q: Does the DO sensor on the YSIs that the government owns have an optical sensor? This question has bearing on the maintenance/supplies needed for the DO probes.

A: The dissolved oxygen sensor on the data sondes are not optical sensors. The DO sensors are a rapid pulse, polargraphic type.