Round 1 RFQ Q&A.pdf

RFQ HTC711-20-Q-R0004 Szczecin, Poland

Round 1 - Question and Answers

Question 1. In case of vehicles loading and unloading from vessels. Will personnel be available to

RORO a tank or specialize equipment if not are we assume it will be tow away

Answer: No you cannot assume tow away for any operational equipment, The Government may have personnel available to drive/operate tanks, however based on the following PWS section 3.6 the government will provide operational formularization training for operator/drivers.

4.4 The Government reserves the right to conduct training or contingency port operations for Department of Defense (DOD) personnel During these scheduled training or contingency events, the Government may utilize military personnel for loading and discharging the entire or part of the vessel.

5.10.2 The Contractor is responsible for loading or discharging specialized cargo.

6.5.8 Safety Driver Training, Qualified Driver. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel operating Government Vehicles possess the proper training to operate all classes of vehicles, and have in their possession a valid Driver's License or permit.

Question 2. In attachment 2 SOR lines with zero we can assume that NO A&E will be move thru this port

Answer: correct, there will not be any class V handled at the port.

Question 3. RORO arrival vessels will it be dock port side and do we need to make acumination for this units

Answer: 6.6.1 Berthing. The Contractor shall coordinate with appropriate Polish authorities and the vessel agents for berthing facilities for vessels loading or discharging with, or calling for, United States Department of Defense sponsored cargo. No extra charges shall be made for coordination for berthing facilities. Berthing facilities shall conform to port safety regulations.

Question 4. Can RORO ship be unloaded standing sideways to quay?

Answer: not sure what is meant by standing sideways? If there talking alongside the Quay shed, the answer should be yes.