HSHQWA-10-R-00001 -Addtional Questions and Answers.doc

Date: 2/22/2010

ADDITIONAL

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question #10: In reference to solicitation HSHQWA-10-R-00001, Armed Guard Services, will the Government be conducting a pre-proposal conference and/or site visit? If one is not currently scheduled, would the Government consider conducting a pre-proposal conference and/or site visit? Thank you for your time.

Answer: No Question #11: What is the current City location for the COTR?

Answer: 32125 32nd Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98001 Question #12: What is the current weapons platform for this contract?

Answer: S/W, M&P, 40 Caliber Pistol and the S/W Model 410.

Question #13: What is the current guard work force % who is qualified on that weapons platform?

Answer: All security officers are qualified (100%) per the current requirement at this time, it is incumbent for the Offeror to verify all qualifications.

Question #14: How many vehicles are currently being used by the incumbent contractor?

Answer: Unknown.

Question #15: How many of the current guards have current Top Secret Clearances?

Answer: 8 Question #16: Do you require resumes of key personnel to be provided with proposal? If “yes”, are they to be included in the proposal or as attachments?

Answer: No, submission of key personnel is require prior to assignment under the contract (which can occur during transition)

Question #17: What is the Ratio of supervisors to guards for this contract?

Answer: It appears to be about 5 Supervisors. It is up to the contractor to decide what is needed.

Question #18: Does the government currently provide office space for the contract manager? If “yes”, what is the location?

Answer: The contract does not authorize office space.

Question #19: Please clarify if the incumbent guard force satisfies all the requirements provided in the RFP.

Answer: It’s up to the contractor to ascertain if the incumbent guard force meets the requirements of the RFP

Question #20: Can the Government provide Attachment 4, Past Performance Questionnaire in MS Word Format?

Answer: Yes

Question #21: Can the Government provide Attachment 5, Price Element Breakdown in MS Excel Sheet format?

Answer: Yes Question #22: Can the Government provide the current annual contract price?

Answer: Yes, The current BPA is only awarded for 6 months with an extension of 6 months and the current hourly rate is $41.54. The estimated total amount for the 6 months period is $ 2.78 MIL.

Question #23: Are all posts armed? If no, are unarmed officers still required to be firearms qualified?

Answer: Yes, all posts are armed.

Question #24: If certain posts are unarmed, please identify the posts, performance days, and hours that do not require the guard to maintain firearms certification.

Answer: Refer this to Question #23 Question #25: Emergency Surge Guard Services: Will the Government require the additional guard personnel to have already obtained suitability determination?

Answer: After the contractor exhausted the 10% reserve force the CO will determine additional requirements on a case by case basis.

Question #26: Emergency Surge Guard Services. Please describe the response time for emergency surge personnel and quantity required at each response time interval; e.g., 4 hours = ‘x’ emergency surge guard personnel; 24 hours = ‘x’ emergency surge guard personnel.

Answer: The contractor should coordinate with the CO AND COTR to facilitate the appropriate emergency response. Every situation is different and emergencies will be handled on a case by case basis.

Question #27: Emergency Surge Guard Services. Please identify all training and certifications required of emergency surge guard personnel.

Answer: The training requirement will be determined by the CO at time of emergency.

Question #28: Solicitation Provision and Contract Clauses, Page 23: Please clarify where in the technical or price proposal offeror is to submit the provided disclosure statement?

Answer: See the bottom of page 53.

Question #29: Please clarify if offeror is to submit resumes of key personnel with the proposal or only upon contract award?

Answer: Please refer to question#16 Question #30: Will the Government consider extending the page limitation of the offeror’s management plan in order to respond effectively to all the potential areas of risk identified by the Government?

Answer: The requirement remains as stated and will not be changed.

Question #31: Please define the position of Corporate Security Officer. Is this position part of the required key personnel?

Answer: No.

Question #32: If offeror intends to subcontract with a small business, is offeror required to complete the Small Business Subcontracting Plan provided as Attachment 6?

Answer: Attachment 6 is provided as a sample. Requirements are set forth in FAR 52.219-9.

Question #33: Can the Government provide the make and model of the current firearm being utilized by the incumbent guard force? Is the current weapons platform different that what is required in the RFP?

Answer: The current weapon is the S/W, M&P, 40 Caliber Pistol. Please refer to Exhibit 2E Page 16 for the current requirement.

Question #34: Will the Government provide Gun Lockers/Safes?

Answer: No Question #35: Will the Government provide storage space for weapons safes and clearing barrels?

Answer: No Question #36: Is the Government providing office space for the Contract Manager?

Answer: No Question #37: Please indicate if the incumbent workforce has been issued the required body armor listed in the RFP.

Answer: Yes.

Question #38: Is body armor required on the current contract, or is this a new requirement on the new contract? If it is a new requirement, will the Government allow this requirement to be phased in because of the lead time necessary to have body armor custom manufactured for each individual officer?

Answer: This requirement is in the current BPA.

Question #39: Please clarify if the provided productive hours include supervision hours.

Answer: No.

Question #40: Please identify the performance days and hours associated with supervision.

Answer: The contractor will provide adequate supervision at all times.

Question #41: Can the Government provide how the current contract provides relief for personnel?

Answer: It is the responsibility of the contractor to follow the SCA/WD Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Question #42: Please clarify if the provided labor hours include relief hours.

Answer: Follow Exhibit 1 for Labor Hours. It is up to the contractor to facilitate relief hours as long as there is no disruption of service Question #43: Which posts listed in the post exhibit require relief?

Answer: It is up to the contractor to facilitate relief hours as long as there is no disruption of service.

Question #44: Are there posts that have been or could be designated as “relief posts” where guards can rotate to take their lunch but still maintain the post? If so, please identify these posts, performance days, and hours.

Answer: It is up to the contractor to facilitate relief hours as long as there is no disruption of service.

Question #45: Please clarify if supervisors and rovers are allowed to provide relief to the guard force. What are the required time durations for Guard Mount? Please clarify if the provided labor hours include the required Guard Mount Time?

Answer: It is up to the contractor to facilitate relief hours as long as there is no disruption of service. This contract does not require guards to attend a Guard Mount.

Question #46: Is this solicitation under the General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule 84?

Answer: No.

Question #47: Please describe what the Government will require regarding payment of accrued benefits such as vacation, sick and personal time to incumbent personnel selected to continue duty but now employed with a new service provider.

Answer: Please review the three CBAs and follow all DOL guidance.

Question #48: Can the Government provide seniority lists for the provided Collective Bargaining Agreements?

Answer: Yes. Please see attached current Seniority Lists. The status is always changing.

Question #49: Is the current Health and Welfare allowance payable in cash? Is this at the offeror's discretion?

Answer: Employer’s discretion not Government

Question #50: Since the contract will required Top Secret clearance at select posts, will a DD 254 be issued before the submission deadline of the RFP in order for the offeror to receive the security requirements and the classification guidance that will be necessary to perform a classified contract.

Answer: Please follow SOW Section 18.2.

Question #51: Will the awarded contractor have access to Classified Information?

Answer: Please see Exhibit 1 for Classified Information requirement.

Question #52 Does the CO, COTR, and FPS Investigators who will be working with the guards on this contract have the required Top Secret Clearance?

Answer: This question is irrelevant to this solicitation.

Question #53: Will the Government be willing to separate the posts that require Top Secret Clearance as a separate contract in order to solicit from a larger quantity of qualified security service providers for this contract?

Answer: No.

Question #54: :Are guards issued their weapons once and thereafter they travel to and from work with their weapons?

Answer: It is up to the contractor to facilitate the process how they report to work.

Question #55: Do we store weapons on site and issue them to the oncoming shift as we also recover weapons from the off-going shift?

Answer: Weapons are not stored in any government facilities. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the guards report to duty in proper uniform and equipment.

Question #56: Will space be provided onsite for weapons safes, clearing barrels, and the storage of weapons and ammunition?

Answer: No.

Question #57: Will officers be allowed to clear weapons before and after their shift on-site? Are guards issued their weapons once and thereafter they travel to and from work with their weapons?

Answer: It is up to the contractor to facilitate the process how they report to work. Weapons are not allowed to be cleared in any government facilities.

Question #58: Do we store weapons on site and issue them to the oncoming shift as we also recover weapons from the off-going shift?

Answer: We do not store any weapons in any government facilities.

Question #59: Will space be provided onsite for weapons safes, clearing barrels, and the storage of weapons and ammunition?

Answer: No.

Question #60: Will officers be allowed to clear weapons before and after their shift on-site?

Answer: No.

Question #61: Attachment 1, Section 4.1 provides the general qualifications for all uniformed contract employees. Question: Does the incumbent guard force currently meet the qualifications outlined in the Attachment 1, Section 4.1 “General Qualifications”?

Answer: Yes, however it is up to the contractor to verify all qualifications in accordance with the SOW.

Question #62: Attachment 1, 4.1.B.1 provides “Be a citizen of the United States of America. The COTR may approve Lawful Permanent Residents who are currently members of the U.S. armed services (Reserves or National Guard) or who possess an Honorable Discharge from a U.S. Military component.” Question: How many incumbent personnel do not meet this standard?

Answer: All guards meet the standards of the requirement per their status.

Question #63: Attachment 1, Section 6.3.D provides “Off-going guards shall provide a brief to on-coming guards of the events and occurrences that have recently happened, are continuing, or are anticipated for the post.” Question: Does the Government have an estimate of the time required to accomplish these briefings?

Answer: No, this briefing can be provided using the DHS Form-1103.

Question #64: Attachment 1, Section 7 provides a description of Key Personnel:

Question: Will the Contract Manager, Supervisors, and Training Instructors be provided office space?

Answer: No.

Question #65: Attachment 1, Section 7.A provides “Under this contract, the Contract Manager, Supervisors, and Training Instructors are designated as “Key Personnel.” The Contractor shall submit a Key Personnel Resume clearly detailing the individual’s qualifications and demonstrating that the proposed Key Personnel meet the requirements listed below.” Question: How many days after the contract award date are the Key Personnel resumes required to be submitted?

Answer: During transition period.

Question #66: Attachment 1, Section 8.B provides “Breaks and/or Lunch reliefs shall be provided by the Contractor in accordance with DOL Regulations.” Question: Will space and facilities be provided onsite for guards at each location for contract related activities (i.e. guard mount, breaks, training, etc)?

Answer: No.

Question #67: Attachment 1, Section 11 provides the training requirements for all uniformed contract employees. Questions: Does the incumbent guard force currently meet the training requirements outlined in the Attachment 1, Section 11 “Training”?

Answer: No. The training requirements are not the same in the current BPA.

Question #68: Will the training records of the incumbent guard force and supervisors (i.e. evidence that the incumbent guards and supervisors have successfully completed the training requirements under the predecessor contract) be provided by the Federal Protective Service (FPS) to the successful contractor after award, and will the Government accept these documents from the successor contractor for validation of individual qualification and certification for the new contract?

Answer: Yes, however it is still the responsibility of the contractor to verify all qualifications have been met in accordance with the SOW.

Question #69: Attachment 1, Section 11.4.G provides “If the weapon platform required under this Contract is different from the guard’s previous qualification, the Contractor is responsible for providing adequate weapon transition training. The training plan shall include a weapons transition training plan, if applicable.” Question: Is the weapon platform under the current contract the same as the weapon platform identified in the solicitation? If not, what is the weapon platform of the current contract?

Answer: Yes, the weapons platform is similar.

Question #70: Section 11.4.1 provides an outline of Semi-Annual Firearms Re-Qualification. Question: Concerning annual range re-qualification, are the conditions concerning the number of attempts and remedial training the same for re-qualification as for the initial qualification?

Answer: Follow the SOW and Exhibits for qualification requirements.

Question #71: Attachment 1, Section 11.5 provides “Notwithstanding the minimum age requirement cited elsewhere in the Statement of Work, the Contractor must follow Federal, state and/or local licensing requirements for Contract employees.” Question: Do all the incumbent employees currently meet the State of Washington and State of Idaho licensing requirements required by this RFQ?

Answer: Yes, however it is still the responsibility of the contractor to verify all qualifications have been met in accordance with the SOW and local City, State and Federal requirements.

Question #72: Attachment 1, Section 11.8.A provides in relevant part “Any Contract employee that does not possess valid and current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification cards from the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA) are not considered qualified to perform on this contract.” Question: Is the incumbent guard force CPR, AED, and First Aid certified?

Answer: Yes, however it is still the responsibility of the contractor to verify all qualifications have been met in accordance with the SOW.

Question #73: Attachment 1, Section 11.9.A provides “The Contractor is responsible for providing any training required by state or local jurisdictions pertaining to the use or carriage of any lethal or less-than-lethal weapons (i.e. expandable or straight police baton, sprays or repellants, conducted energy weapons, stun weapons, etc.), equipment, or devices required in this Task Order. The Contractor shall factor all costs associated with providing specialized training required by state or local jurisdictions into its offering prices.” Question: Which less than lethal weapons are contemplated to be required in a Task Order?

Answer: Follow Exhibit 2C for the required items.

Question #74: The Statement of Work, section 11.9.B provides “In certain cases, the Contractor’s employees will receive special training that will be given by the tenant agency of by FPS. The number of training hours and the posts to which the special requirements apply will be provided when the requirement arises. The Contractor will be required to schedule the training, compensate all security guards for off-duty training at their regular hourly rate/salary, and to ensure that all posts are manned while training is in progress.” Question: Is the special training time billable?

Answer: This contract does not have any required special training at this time.

Question #75: Attachment 1, Section 12 provides the Medical and Physical Qualifications for all contract employees. Question: Do the incumbent guard force and supervisors currently meet the medical standards and physical demands?

Answer: Yes, however it is still the responsibility of the contractor to verify all qualifications have been met in accordance with the SOW.

Question #76: Attachment 1, Section 12.2.A provides “The Contractor shall require all of its employees, who are prospective FPS contract guards, to undergo a pre-employment medical/physical examination and every three years thereafter. The Contractor shall ensure that all of its uniformed employees meet the medical standards set forth below. Examinations shall be administered by a licensed physician and documented on a Standard Form (SF) 78. (Ref. Exhibit 6A). After award of the contract the Government will provide the Contractor with copies of any Standard Form (SF) 78’s that it has on file for incumbent employees, contingent upon the prior written consent of the individuals to whom the record pertains pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a.”

Question: Will incumbent guards be required to take the pre-employment medical/physical examination or will their current SF78 satisfy the requirement?

Answer: If the guard’s SF78 is current, it will be acceptable, however it is still the responsibility of the contractor to verify all qualifications have been met in accordance with the SOW.

Question #77: Attachment 1, Section 15.2.2.C.5 provides in relevant part “The contract employees shall inspect his/her issued firearm at the commencement of each tour of duty.” Question: Should all offerors include a gear-up/gear-down at the beginning and end of each shift? If so, how much total time should offerors factor for a gear-up/gear-down?

Answer: It is up to the contactor to evaluate this requirement.

Question #78: Attachment 1, Section 15.2.2.D.4 provides “The contractor shall provide for each contract guard to be fit tested with the same make, model, style, and size of respirator to be worn in performance of their duties in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 and at least annually. The contractor is responsible for the fit test of both contractor and government provided respirators. Therefore, it is recommended that the contractor contact the COTR annually for information concerning the current mask model stocked by FPS so that it may furnish the same model to avoid conduct of multiple fit tests.”

Question: What is the current mask model stocked by FPS?

Answer: Refer to Exhibit 3F, no requirement.

Question #79: Can a copy of the pricing sheet be provided to us in an Excel file?

Answer: Yes

Question #80: Can we include an “Executive Summary” as part of the front matter so that it is not counted against the technical page limitation of 15 pages?

Answer: Follow the requirements as outlined on page 33 and 34 of the Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses.

Question #81: Exhibit 4, “Contractor’s Training Schedule and Plan” provides a detailed break down of the required Contractor Provided Training. Question: Assuming that the incumbent guard force satisfies all training requirements of their current contract, does the new solicitation contain any new training requirements for which the incumbent guard force will need to undergo training?

Answer: No, as long as the guard is current in the certification, however it is still the responsibility of the contractor to verify all qualifications have been met in accordance with the SOW.

Question #82: Exhibit 4B provides “The Contractor must present 9 hours of supervisory training to any security guard prior to performing supervisory functions.”

Question: Is the 9 hours of supervisory training considered a “one-time only” training requirement?

Answer: Yes Question #83: Exhibit 4C provides in relevant part “The Contractor must coordinate with the COTR to schedule Government provided basic training to all students who have not had basic training. The hours listed in the “Hours” column are the times the Government estimates it needs to effectively cover the material, to include questions and answers, interactive tasks, and reviews/quizzes of the material. There may be some fluctuation in the actual time covered for each subject, but the total training time will not exceed 24 hours.”

Question: Are the incumbent guard force and supervisors currently fully trained on the material used under 4c or will they require additional training?

Answer: No, the current BPA only requires 8 hours of Screening and Weapons Detection Training, however it is still the responsibility of the contractor to verify all qualifications have been met in accordance with the SOW.

Question #84: Sometimes there is difficulty in scheduling and coordinating the Government-provided x-ray and magnetometer training, Question: Are incumbent guards and supervisors that have not been trained on these machines required to complete this training within the maximum of 90-day transition period, that is, prior to performance start?

Answer: Yes Question #85: Exhibit 4D provides “The Contractor must present 40 hours of refresher training to all students who have not had basic training or refresher training within three years.“ Question: Is it mandatory that all 40-hours of the 40-hour refresher training (Exhibit 4D) be taught in one segment, or can it be taught in smaller segments spread out over the three (3) year period?

Answer: Contractor’s choice.

Question #86: Exhibit 4F provides “The Contractor must present and certify up to eight (8) hours of annual baton and/or OC Spray (as appropriate) refresher training and semi-annual weapons qualification using the course of fire in Exhibit 4E of this Contract. The Contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer for FPS to monitor the course of fire.” Question: Please clarify the “as appropriate” requirement for OC Spray.

Answer: OC Spray training must be from a certified instructor and it is an annual requirement.

Question #87: Solicitation/Contract for Commercial Items, Page 33 provides in relevant part “Excluding the cover page and past performance forms and questionnaires, the technical proposal (covering all non-price factors) is limited to fifteen (15) pages in at least 11pt. font and 1” margins. Pages in excess of this limitation will not be evaluated.” Questions: Please confirm whether the Table of Contents is included within this 15-page count.

Answer: Follow the requirements as outlined on page 33 and 34 of the Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses.

Question #88: Please confirm whether the Offeror can include headers and/or footers with essential information, such as RFP Section Name, RFP Solicitation Number, page number, and disclosure statement, within the one-inch margin limitations.

Answer: Yes.

Question #89: SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES, Page 28, Item (6) is checked, indicating FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns is applicable. We did not see any reference in the Proposal Evaluation Section however indicating a 10% price advantage would be given to HUBZone Small Business Concerns in evaluating the proposals.

Question/Concern: Please verify whether or not a price advantage will be given to HUBZone Small Business Concerns in evaluating proposals.

Answer: See Amendment.

Question #90: Attachment 1 – Statement of Work, Paragraph 8.B specifies breaks and/or lunch reliefs will be provided in accordance with DOL Regulations.

Question/Concern: Do any of the posts identified in EXHIBIT 1 require another qualified guard to be assigned to cover the post while the primary guard is on break? If so, please specify the posts that are self-relieving and those that will require an additional relief officer.

Answer: Follow Exhibit 1 for Labor Hours. It is up to the contractor to facilitate relief hours as long as there is no disruption of service Question #91: Attachment 1 – Statement of Work, Paragraph 10.4.A. requires the Contractor to furnish properly equipped security guards and supervision for sustained emergency surge guard services for both large and small scale events on an as-needed basis.

Question/Concern: As stated, the requirement is not specific enough to be meaningfully addressed. Most Contractors can provide a small number of qualified security guards on short notice to satisfy emergency needs, but the capability to field large force (500 personnel) for emergency deployment would require significant funding whether or not toe force is ever deployed. Request the Government quantify this requirement, providing a specific range of personnel anticipated, or provide a deployment history the bidders can use to reasonable estimate the requirement.

Answer: No available estimate or numbers can be provided because this region never implemented any large scale emergency service. If there is a large scale emergency request, the CO will act immediately with providing guidance to the contractor.

Question #92: Attachment 1 Statement of Work, Paragraph 10.4.B. states the hourly rate for emergency guard services shall be inclusive of any and all costs directly related to or incidental to providing service at locations to be specified when ordered.

Question/Concern: The information provided by the Government is not specific enough to provide a meaningful price. The hourly rate to recover all expenses incurred in sending two security guards to provide 24 hours of emergency service at a location 1000 miles away(including travel, per diem, lodging, and unspecified additional equipment) is significantly higher than the hourly rate to provide 10 security guards for 7 days at a location 2 miles away requiring no additional equipment. Will the Government consider modifying the requirement, allowing bidders to provide an hourly rate for direct labor only, and making travel costs, per diem, lodging, mileage, vehicles, and other authorized expenses reimbursable? This will result in a price more favorable to both the Government and the Contractor.

Answer: Follow the guidance in the SOW.

Question #93: – Attachment 1. Statement of Work, Paragraph 10.4.G. specifies the use of a weapon different from the guard’s previous training requires adequate weapon transition training.

Question/Concern: Attachment 1. To enable the bidders to calculate training costs, please provide the make, model, and caliber of the firearms currently used by the incumbents.

Answer: S/W, M&P, 40 Caliber Pistol and the S/W Model 410.

Question #94: – Attachment 1. Statement of Work, Paragraph 18.2.F. requires the Contractor to possess a TOP SECRET facility clearance, but states DHS will sponsor an un-cleared firm for the facility clearance if the firm is selected.

Question/Concern: Will bidders without a TOP SECRET facility clearance be rated lower in the evaluation process than firms that already have TOP SECRET facility clearances?

Answer: No Question #95: SOW page 44, paragraph 17.1.D. There are two “D”s and no “E”.

Question: Are we to assume the second “D” is actually “E”?

Answer: Yes Question #96: Exhibit 2A, item 2 (page 11 of the RFP) indicates that contractor must provide each guard post with a cell phone. Question: Since there is no radio system, is there a requirement for the cell phone service to have a texting or data plan that will enable data connectivity with the FPS Mega center, or will all communication be carried out by cell phone?

Answer: The requirement is only the use of the cellular phone for audible communications. See Exhibit 2A (4) for details.

Question #97: Section 6.3(D), Typical Duties (Page 13): The RFP states: “Off-going guards shall provide a brief to on-coming guards of the events and occurrences that have recently happened, are continuing, or are anticipated for the post.” The Department of Labor (DOL) has determined that all time spent in performance of contract-related requirements is compensable. This includes guard mount, adjudication, physical, etc. Does the Government have an estimate of the time per officer that should be priced for this requirement?

Answer: No, this briefing can be provided using the DHS Form-1103..

Question #98: Section 15.2.2(C)(4), Equipment (Pages 39-40): The RFP states: “For those contracts storing weapons on site, additional ammunition provided shall be stored, and secured on-site by the Contractor.”

(i) Will office space be provided at no charge to the contractor for the Contract Manager and supervisors?

(ii) Will office space be provided onsite at each site by the Government for the storage of weapons and ammunition?

(iii) Should all bidders include a guard mount at the beginning and end of each shift?

(iv) If so, how much total time should bidders factor for guard mount?

Answer: (i) No office space will be provided.

(ii) No

(iii) No

(iv) N/A Question #99: Will FPS please provide the following two documents in Word format to all bidders: (1) Attachment 3 (Past Project Form) and (2) Attachment 4 (Past Performance Questionnaire)?

Answer: Yes, please see the attached documents.

Question #100: Attachment 6: The Example of Hourly Rate Breakdown price worksheet does not denote categories for ODCs, supervision, management, vehicles, etc. May a contractor provide an hourly rate breakdown in its own format and rate structure in lieu of Attachment 6?

Answer: Please use the Price Element Breakdown Sample, an Excel spreadsheet will be provided.

Question #101: Amendment 2, POST LOCATIONS WITH WD/CBA ASSIGNMENTS: Please verify that the Yakima, Richland, Wenatchee, Walla Walla, and Kennewick addresses should be CBA Local 5 (WD 2010-0008); the Spokane, Coeur D’Alene, and Lewiston addresses should be CBA Local 11 (WD 2010-0019); and the Boise, Pocatello, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls addresses should be CBA Local 14 (WD 2010-0017). Will these corrections be provided to ensure all bidders use correct wage rates for pricing?

Answer: See the CBA’s for the correct locations; it appears to be correct as stated above.

Question #102: Pricing Schedule: What is the basis for the TAS hour quantity of 17,204 annually? Is this an historical quantity? If historical, will that data (hours and locations) be provided for estimating purposes?

Answer: This figure is provided as an estimate for the year.

Question #103: Pricing Schedule: What is the basis for the EGS hour quantity of 100 annually? Is this an historical quantity? If historical, will that data (hours and locations) be provided for estimating purposes?

Answer: This figure is an annual estimate for emergency service.

Question #104: Does the 1.5% Washington State Gross Receipts Tax apply to this contract?

Answer: The Government can not provide an answer for this as we do not control what a business must provide or pay in order to operate as a business within the state.

Question #105: It is our understanding that there will be new medical and physical requirements for this contract, including minimum physical fitness requirements. A copy of the Standard Form 78 (Exhibit 6A) was not provided with the RFP. Will FPS provide a copy of the applicable Standard Form 78 to all bidders?

Answer: This contract will have the requirements per this SOW. The form can be found on the web.

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