Questions_GS05P10SVC0034.pdf

GS-05P-10-SV-C-0034

Snow Removal Services – U.S. Customs Cargo Inspection Facility, Detroit, MI

VENDOR QUESTIONS

Q1: Is the site visit mandatory?

A1: No.

Q2: Will you accept email or hard copy bids?

A2: Hard copy proposals, which must be received by the due date and time noted in the solicitation.

Q3: Who was the incumbent contractor?

A3: B&W Homes, LLC

Q4: What was the cost for these services prior?

A4: $12,600.00 per month for the snow season (November – April)

Q5: What is the accurate square footage amount for the project?

A5: The total square footage for the snow removal at the Cargo Facility is not currently known, however, the entire Facility sits on 32 acres (all of which do not require snow removal).

Q6: How is the job going to be billed? Is it going to be a per push and per salt or seasonal lump sum price?

A6: As is noted on page 14 of the solicitation, payment shall be made monthly for the six month snow season of November – April. Although payments are made monthly during the snow season only, the successful awardee shall provide services for the entire performance period of November 1, 2010 – October 31, 2011. Snow Hauling is to be quoted and will be paid at a per hour price.

Q7: Are there certified payrolls required for this project?

A7: No.

Q8: What is the max amount of money required for small business set aside to be under?

A8: As is noted in the solicitation on the GSA Form 1449, the small business size standard for this project is $7.0M.

Q9: What is the average number of hours it took in years past to plow a 4” snow storm event?

A9: That information is not currently known.

Q10: Is there any alternative ice melter material approved by the U.S. Government at this location?

A10: Please see the Snow Removal Requirements section on pages 15 and 16. The specifications do not identify a particular type of ice melt product that must be used on this project. However, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all chemicals/products must be approved by the COR before being used.

Q11: Please send out clarification to all bidders that they must use prevailing wages for heavy equipment operators as determined under Davis Bacon wage rates.

A11: Davis Bacon wage rates are not application to the solicitation, as this is not a construction project. The applicable Service Contract Act wage rates are included in the solicitation for all offerors to use.