Question Spreadsheet - 8Oct21.pdf

PWS

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Contractor Question Government Response

Combo‐ Solicitation

Does the Government want the completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212‐3 and other clauses with fill‐ins provided as a separate file?

Yes, representations and certifications such as FAR 52.212‐ 3 shall be completed and may be provided as a separate file. They will not be considered part of the technical or price volumes.

Attachment 7

CLINS 0009, 0010, and 0011 reference Attachment 2 Table A6.

Attachment 2 does not contain a sheet entitled A6. Can the Government pleased clarify?

An updated attachment including Table A6 has been incorporated into the solicitation via Amendment 1.

Attachment 4

"Text sixe shall be no less than Arial 12 Points." Does this font size apply to graphics and tables as well?

Yes, it applies to graphics and tables. Vendors may use the default text sizes in any government‐created spreadsheets.

Attachment 4

If the New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) increases during the year will the contractor be allowed to increase the percentage?

If not, who is responsible for paying the increase?

As stated in Attachment 4, taxes, fees, and surcharges, including NMGRT, should be included in the firm‐fixed price and are not subject to adjustment. It is the vendors' business responsiblity to understand their tax obligations and the implications of a firm‐fixed price contract type, which are not subject to adjustment, per FAR 16.201‐1.

Vendors should use their best business judgement as they consider how to account for potential increases.

SOLICITATION: FA9401‐21‐Q‐Z007

Requirement: KIRTLAND AFB ISWM

Attachment 4

Will the Government consider making this contract exempt from NMGRT if they will not pay an increase?

377 MSG/PKA cannot exempt a contract from a state tax.

As stated in Attachment 4, taxes, fees, and surcharges, including NMGRT, should be included in the firm‐fixed price and are not subject to adjustment. It is the vendors' business responsiblity to understand their tax obligations and the implications of a firm‐fixed price contract type, which are not subject to adjustment, per FAR 16.201‐1.

Vendors should use their best business judgement as they consider how to account for potential increases.

Attachment 7 All

Is the expectation that the contractor bill per rolloff haul performed?

Invoicing will be based on the unit of measure for each

CLIN.

Combo Solicitation

KAFB ISWM

If the gate wait time at the Contractor Gate (off Gibson Blvd, west of the Carlisle Gate) exceeds 1 to 2 hrs, which is not uncommon, will the Government allow the contractor to submit an REA?

If not, can the contractor use another gate that doesn't have such extensive wait times?

This will be a firm‐fixed price contract. Per FAR 16.201‐1, "A firm‐fixed‐price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss. It provides maximum incentive for the contractor to control costs and perform effectively and imposes a minimum administrative burden upon the contracting parties."

Information about gate wait times, based on recent data, is disclosed in Part C ‐ Requirement Information , Section 4 ‐ Other Information of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Document. Vendors should also reference paragraphs 1.1.5 and 4.4 of the PWS (Attachment 1) for further information about gates wait times. Vendors should use their best business judgement to account for this in their firm‐fixed price.

Commercial vehicles are required to use the contractor gate off Gibson Boulevard. This is a requirement of Kirtland AFB Security Forces, and there is no alternative at this time.

Combo Solicitation

KAFB ISWM

Will the Government please consider a second Question deadline to be provided a week prior to proposal submission to allow offerors the opportunity to ask questions regarding the site tour or other issue that arise during proposal preparation?

A second question deadline of 19 October 2021 at 1200 MDT will be provided.

Combo Solicitation

KAFB ISWM

Will the Government please consider extending the proposal due date a week to Friday 10/29?

Yes. The deadline will be extended to Friday, 29 October 2021. Reference Solicitation Amendment 1.

1.6

When is the expected start date of the contract? 1 Feb or 1 Mar? The expected start date is 1 February 2022. There will be a one month transition period, if applicable, with full performance starting 1 March 2022. Refer to Section 1.6, Phase‐in and Transition, of the PWS (Attachment 1).

3.1

Is the contractor able to park the refuse trucks on base after hours?

A contract storage yard is provided. The yard measures 98 feet x 98 feet (9,604 square feet). Government is not responsible for security. Contractor can place lock on gate. Trucks must not contain refuse or recycling overnight. Refer to Section 3, Government‐owned Property and Services, of the PWS.

4.5

Are employee's working on this contract issued a CAC Card? No. Contractor employees assigned to the contract will receive a one (1) year pass only.

5 13 Government please provide tonnage data for 2020 and YTD 2021 to show recent workload?

The tonnage for 2020 has been added to Attachment 2, Table A1A, via Amendment 1 to the solicitation. Average yearly tonnage is consistent.

In regards to equipment, what is owned by KAFB, if any? Or are we (bidder) supplying all of it?

Government Equipment is listed on Table B1 of Attachment 2 and is a summary of the Government Equipment listed in Tables A2, A5, and A6 of Attachment

2. The Contractor is responsible for repairing or replacing all government and contractor furnished equipment as needed. Refer to Section 1.4, Equipment Maintenance , of the PWS.

Can the trucks that are used on base, be stored on base and be considered equipment?

A contract storage yard is provided. The yard measures 98 feet x 98 feet (9,604 square feet). Government is not responsible for security. Contractor can place lock on gate. Trucks must not contain refuse or recycling overnight. Refer to Section 3, Government‐owned Property and Services, of the PWS.

On the virtual tour, it showed a landfill. How much waste, if any, can we dump at KAFB landfill and what is the cost?

No, the base landfill is not used by the ISWM contractor.

The collection area containers are dumped at off base legal landfills by the ISWM Contractor. Reference Section 1.3, Disposal , of the PWS.

What are the allowed hours able to operate on base?

Refer to paragraphs 1.1.5 and 4.4 of the PWS. Collections shall take place between 0400 and 1700, with exceptions for federal holidays and Special Events. The Contractor may coordinate adjusted working hours to meet all requirements of the contract with coordination and approval by the COR. Collection outside the hours of 0400 to 1700 shall require prior coordination with the COR and approval from the CO.