Round 4 Questions SRTS Kuwait_HTC711-24-R-R001 Final 28 Mar 24.pdf

QUESTION

DATE

RECEIVED

PROSPECTIVE VENDOR'S QUESTION DATE OF REPLY GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE

1 8-Mar-24 Sec 4.2.1.3 makes reference to cancellation cut off times. What are the cancellation cut off times? Who is going to establish these cut off times?

20-Mar-24

4.2 Ordering Services. The USG shall establish written procedures in advance for ordering all longshoring and/or stevedoring services. The MSDDC shall also set cut off times, on or before which we may cancel ordered services and/or equipment free of charge and without liability of any kind. The Government and contractor will meet within 2 days after contract award to establish cut off times and procedures.

2 8-Mar-24

6.5.2.2 states the contractor has to prepare and take AK302 forms to the host nation. How is the contractor compensated for this service taking into account that all of the AK302 are prepared for carriers where the contractor does not handle the cargo operations so it is not covered under any of the commodity rates.

20-Mar-24

6.5.2.5 The Contractor is responsible for performing all customs clearance procedures at the port to ensure the accomplishment of daily port operations. The customs clearance process shall be performed in compliance with all applicable customs requirements for temporary storage operations within the port area. Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in the commodity rates established in SOR.

Any DTS cargo received or dispositioned by the contractor and not associated with commodity rate listed on the SOR shall be compensated based on Schedule 2 of the SOR with COR approval.

3 8-Mar-24

Currently the contractor is expected to provide updated reports for PN1, PN2 and PN4 every 8 hours, as the 3PL component of the operation has been removed, can it be assumed that the contractor is not required to provide any of the 3PL reports.

20-Mar-24

When the contractor is required/requested to provide 3PL services, the contractor is expected to report on these services per PWS 6.15, 6.15.3

6.10.1 Documentation services. The Contractor shall accurately prepare all cargo and freight documentation required for the accounting of cargo and freight. Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in the commodity rates established in SOR. 6.11.2 Daily Operational Reports. Daily operational reports shall be provided to the COR by the Contractor with the inventory of cargo on hand, received or shipped, upon completion of any cargo movement. We will add this in paragraph 6.4 of the PWS 6.15 THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS. Documentation services - The Contractor shall accurately prepare all cargo and freight documentation required for the accounting of cargo and freight. Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are “included” in the commodity rates established in SOR. Also, PWS 6.7.10 Truck Asset Tracking Log

8-Mar-24 As there is no 3PL component can it also be assumed that the contractor is not expected to have any personnel at the SPOD outside of the COR request times?

20-Mar-24

Yes, per the following PWS paragraphs, the Contractor shall expected to man those areas within the port.

6.11.2 Commercial Shipping Operations. The Contractor responsibilities for the Commercial Shipping operations at Port of Shuaiba (PN4), Shuwaikh Port (PN1), and Kuwait Naval Base KNB (PN4) will vary depending on the overall scope and guidance provided by the Command Group.

6.7.1.1 Yard management is defined as deployment, redeployment, and staging operations to include receipt of cargo, disposition of cargo, intra-terminal transfer of cargo, tallying & checking, force protection walls, segregating frustrated cargo, marking, and tagging of export cargo and all associated in-transit visibility. Unless otherwise approved by the COR, labor and MHE utilized for yard management shall immediately commence operations as cargo enters the port. The yard management is required to be there at all times (24/7/365).

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8-Mar-24

As there is no 3PL reporting required, can it be assumed the contractor does not have to track cargo going through PN1 or PN2. Contractor does not deal with cargo going through PN1 or PN2 so the cost of tracking and reporting is not covered in any of the commodity rates.

20-Mar-24

3PL reporting is required when those services are used. The geographic locations for requirements are Port of Shuaiba (PN4), Shuwaikh Port (PN1), and Kuwait Naval Base KNB (PN4) therefore the contractor shall be required to provide reporting.

6.4.1.4 In special instances requiring an expedited response time, the Contractor must be prepared to support operations relating to the requested service within 2 hours performed at Port of Shuaiba and within 6 hours of services performed at the Port of Shuwaikh and KNB before operations start time.

6.11.2 Commercial Shipping Operations. The Contractor responsibilities for the Commercial Shipping operations at PN2 (Commercial Shuaiba), PN3 (Kuwait Naval Base), PN4 (Military Shuaiba) will vary depending on the overall scope and guidance provided by the Command Group. They are required at these 3 ports within 24 hour notice after notification the contractor must man/staff these ports.

8-Mar-24

6.7.1.2 Yard management states the minimum expected cargo movement is 2000 a month. Can the contractor price the contract based on this average cargo movement?

20-Mar-24 per the PWS, this is an average, and therefore will fluctuate from month to month

6.7.1.2 Yard management shall include the handling and management of an average throughput of 2,000 pieces of cargo per month. This primarily includes rolling stock (~60% of workload), containers (~30%) and tracked vehicles (~10%). Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are “included” in the commodity rates established in schedules 1B3 and 1B4.

8-Mar-24

6.7.1.2 - What if the contractor prices the contract based on 2000 average cargo movement and the actual month average cargo movement is only 300 a month or less? All the prices will become inaccurate. What level of average cargo handling should the contractor assume to price the contract?

20-Mar-24

Based on Historical data over the last 5 year PoP, it was ESTIMATED that 2000 pieces of cargo would be processed through the port, to include import/export.

8-Mar-24

6.7.1.1 includes transferring of cargo between yards but there is no compensation for this? For example cargo is transferred to the helo yard and the operation is cancelled. The COR requests the contractor to transfer the cargo back to the Reno yard and then transfer it back to Helo yard at a later date. How is the contractor supposed to charge for this type of movement?

20-Mar-24

The Commodity rate for loading/discharging trucks 1B3 & 1B4 the contractor shall handle the cargo once, if the cargo is moved at another date/time then the contractor is entitled to extra labor schedule 2 for the actual time spent, with COR approval.

6.7.1.1 Yard management is defined as deployment, redeployment, and staging operations to include receipt of cargo, disposition of cargo, intra-terminal transfer of cargo, tallying & checking, force protection walls, segregating frustrated cargo, marking, and tagging of export cargo and all associated in-transit visibility. Unless otherwise approved by the COR, labor and MHE utilized for yard management shall immediately commence operations as cargo enters the port.

6.7.1.2 Yard management shall include the handling and management of an average throughput of 2,000 pieces of cargo per month. This primarily includes rolling stock (~60% of workload), containers (~30%) and tracked vehicles (~10%). Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are “included” in the commodity rates established in schedules 1B3 and 1B4.

8-Mar-24 How much notice will the contractor be provided for operations to ensure adequate MHE and personnel are available for work at the SPOD? How early will the contractor be notified for all commodity operations?

20-Mar-24

Per PWS paragraph 6.7.1.1 the contractor is required pervade MHE/Labor labor and MHE utilized for yard management shall immediately commence operations as cargo enters the port. 6.7.1 The Contactor shall provide adequate labor and MHE to handle yard management at up to four staging yards in the Port of Shuaiba on a 24-hour/7-day schedule. See PWS paragraph 6.4.1 Notice of Operations

8-Mar-24

Is the contractor expected to keep any MHE or personnel at the SPOD or any of the ports if there is no request from the COR?

20-Mar-24

The contractor is required to meet the requirements of the USG, and have labor and MHE available to utilize for port/yard management shall immediately commence operations as cargo enters the port. See PWS 6.7 Yard Operations and Management paragraph 6.7.2

8-Mar-24

Inland transportation demurrage has been limited to 8 hours. If the trucks are stuck for 72 hours, is the contractor to assume only 8 hours of demurrage can be charged?

20-Mar-24

Yes, the USG will pay her hour up to 8 hours and a max of 8 hours for demurrage, however the USG shall consider circumstances beyond the contractors control for additional demurrage charges.

6.4.3 Demurrage. The Contractor shall not incur, or cause to be incurred, by their fault or negligence, demurrage on any mode of transportation against the Government. The Contractor shall maintain sufficient records to reflect the extent and causes of any demurrage incurred.

6.7.10.1 The Contractor will be responsible for recording all pertinent data and facilitating empty commercial container pick-up: the Contractor shall provide email notification to the carrier of empty containers ready for pick-up to ensure no detention or demurrage fees are incurred.

8-Mar-24 If the COR requests MHE and the operation is delayed by 24 hours. The COR stops the contractor from removing the MHE and keeps it on standby, can the contractor charge the hourly rental rate in this situation.

20-Mar-24

If operations are delayed by 24 hours and the COR instructs the contractor to leave the MHE on standby, the contractor can charge for those additional hour agreed upon with the COR approval.

4.2.1.3 No compensation is applicable to the Contractor for services ordered and cancelled prior to the established cancellation cut-off time(s). The USG shall only compensate the Contractor for services, ordered and cancelled after the established cancellation cut-off times only where written labor agreements are established prior with the USG. The USG will not compensate the Contractor for CFE. See PWS paragraph 4.9

8-Mar-24 Can the contractor charge for duplicate work that is not its fault? 20-Mar-24

Yes, if the contractor provides services once and the USG request those services again due to changes, the Us will compensate the contractor for those services by commodity or man-hour rates.

8-Mar-24

If the copier service charges for printing customs documents?

20-Mar-24

6.5.2.1 Copier Service. The Contractor shall provide copier machine capable of reproducing a minimum of 1,000 copies per day each. Service shall include transportation and removal, a six-hour repair response time, and supplies on an as-needed basis. Compensation shall be at the rate set forth in schedule 6 of the SOR.

8-Mar-24

Why is the OOP cell locked (Line Item 157) in with a value of $3500/Month. What is this charge for?

20-Mar-24 This line item is for administrative use by the USG

16 19-Mar

Can you clarify whether both the prime and subcontractor are required to submit letters from the Kuwait Port Authority demonstrating that both are authorized to perform stevedoring services at the ports in Kuwait?

Alternatively, may the subcontractor fulfill the requirement of these licensees on behalf of the prime?

20-Mar-24

This is answered in Attachment 5 - Technical Worksheet question 3b. and PWS 4.1.1 3b. Port Access. Provide proof of a valid and current business license or work permit for the prime and/or subcontractors issued by the applicable Host Nation as evidence to legally work at all named ports within the PWS. (Ref PWS 4.1.1)

17 19-Mar

Can the government confirm that our technical proposal is submitted using Attachment 5 in the fields provided underneath questions 1-3 and that this is the only means of submitting information supporting a technical proposal?

20-Mar-24

Yes, the Technical is submitted using Attachment 5, this is stated in the Solicitation Addendum 52.212-1 and Instruction on the Technical Worksheet Attachment 5.

18 19-Mar

Are the documents required to satisfy the HAZMAT and port access requirements included in the 25 page limit for the technical submission?

20-Mar-24

This question is answered in Attachment 5 - Technical Worksheet under Submission Rules & Instructions #4 4.

All requested attachments, port certifications, licensing, permits, documentary evidence (photos), and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) lists shall not count against the page limits.

19 19-Mar

Given that the holy month of Ramadan is currently being celebrated in Kuwait until 9 Apr, would the government consider providing an extension of the current due date of 5 Apr 2024?

20-Mar-24 Yes, we will extend the submission date until 12 April 24 @ 12:00 PM CST to accommondate the observance of Ramadan.

DATE

RECEIVED PROSPECTIVE VENDOR'S QUESTION DATE OF REPLY GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE

20 21-Mar-24

In the Summary sheet, under the yearly schedule for year 5, cell I27 reflects only half of the expected value, resulting in an inaccurate total—please advise if this will be amended in the SOR ? 27-Mar-24

Cell I27 (Lashing Only) on the Summary Tab of the SOR has been corrected to reflect the total value of cell N34 (Lashing Only) on the Kuwait Tab, in addition "Individual Government Cost Estimate has been removed from title of the spreadsheet. There will be Amendment 0002, addressing this error and revised Attachment 2 - SOR - Kuwait Final dated 26 Mar 24 will be issued correcting this error.

21 21-Mar-24 Within the yearly schedule for the 6-month extension, the formula should halve all values since it pertains to half a year. However, cell J43 incorrectly displays the full value—please advise if this will be amended in the SOR ?

27-Mar-24 Cell J43 (Equipment) on the Summary Tab of the SOR has been corrected to reflect half the total value of cell N166 (Equipment) reflecting cost for the 6-month extension on the Kuwait Tab. Amendment 0002 addressing this error and revised Attachment 2 - SOR - Kuwait Final dated 26 Mar 24 will be issued correcting this error.

22 21-Mar-24 In the Kuwait sheet, cell N181 (TOTAL Miscellaneous OOP) utilizes an incorrect formula to calculate the total, as it includes values from previous sections—please advise if this will be amended in the SOR ?

27-Mar-24 Cell N181 (Miscellaneous OOP) on the Summary Tab of the SOR has been corrected to reflect the total value of cells N174 - N180) on the Kuwait Tab. Amendment 0002 addressing this error and revised Attachment 2 - SOR - Kuwait Final dated 26 Mar 24 will be issued correcting this error.

21-Mar-24

LOLO light vehicle, medium vehicle, and heavy vehicle load trucks / discharge trucks on SOR , there is no mention of other contractor equipment than shore crane, gantry crane, or mobile crane—please advise if other contractor equipment for LOLO light vehicle, medium vehicle, and heavy vehicle load trucks / discharge trucks is missing from the SOR

27-Mar-24 No, The equipment listed in schedule 4 of the SOR, is commonly used MHE that most contractors own, the Contractor shall have their own MHE on site and have the ability to provide any means of lift for cargo up to 150,000lbs

22-Mar-24

I have a follow up question to #7in round 1 .

For the past five years starting July 2019 the exact average monthly cargo movement through the port was 740 pieces (Import & Export). This number is significantly different from the PWS.

As all the services the contractor is expected to provide is compensated through commodity rates which is directly related to cargo movement the average cargo movement figure is very important to price the contract correctly. The contractor can account for and absorb a 5% to 25% deviation. It is difficult to absorb and account for 60% lower cargo movement throughout the five years. Should the contractor still assume that the average monthly cargo movement through the port for next five years will be approximately 2000 pieces to price the contract?

How much deviation should the contractor account for from the 2000 average monthly cargo figure?

27-Mar-24

The local unit, estimated the number of pieces as an average, the unit used historical, current, and hypothetical data to predict future use. Known facts about military operation, has proven there will be fluctuation in cargo handled per month/year, prediction of port usage in todays environment could/would increase or decrease, rule of thumb for deviations could be a high as 75% and as low as 10%, predicting deviations will be at the offeror desecration. This is an IDIQ contract, as such the quantities could increase or decrease, the guarantees a minimum of $2,500.00 if no cargo is moved in the first year of performance.

25-Mar-24

Section 6.7.1.2 What is the minimum monthly cargo movement the contractor should assume for pricing purposes. How much deviation can the contractor expect from the average?

27-Mar-24 see answer above question 24

26 25-Mar-24 Section 2. 6.10 Third Party Logistics - where is the compensation for these tasks? 27-Mar-24 The SOR has been revised to include Schedule 10 as a result of incorporating new 3PL language in the revised PWS, both documents dated 26 Mar 24.

25-Mar-24

Section 6.7.4 What specific commodity rate covers cleaning up the yards?

27-Mar-24 6.7.4 Yard Maintenance. The Contractor shall clean the grounds and remove debris from each yard at the Port of Shuaiba. The Contractor will ensure a thorough cleaning of the area once per week. Collected trash and debris shall be deposited in dumpsters.

Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in the commodity rates established in SOR.

28 25-Mar-24 Section 6.6.10 - What specific commodity rate covers transfer of cargo? 27-Mar-24 The contractor shall include this cost in all commodities in the SOR. Commodity rates are inclusive of all required services.

29 25-Mar-24 Section 6.5.2.2 What specific commodity covers AK-302 preparation? 27-Mar-24 The Government has included Schedule 10 - Line Item 178 (Logistics and Tracking) in the SOR where the contractor should include all cost for AK-302 Preparation. See revised PWS Section 6.10

30 25-Mar-24 Section 6.5.2.5 What specific commodity covers for performing customs clearance? 27-Mar-24 The Government has included Schedule 10 - Line Item 178 (Logistics and Tracking) in the SOR where the contractor should include all cost for performing custom clearance. See revised PWS Section 6.10

31 25-Mar-24 Section 6.4.1.4 What kind of stevedoring services is the contractor expected to provide at Shuwaikh port within 6 hours if requested by the COR? 27-Mar-24 The contract is required to support all required services as stataed in PWS Section 6.1 Scope of Service, which list the requirements for each location.

32 25-Mar-24 Section 5.1.4 Where is the line item 1C & 1D on the SOR? 27-Mar-24 These commodities will not be used

33 25-Mar-24 Section 5.20 What specific commodity rate includes intraport transfer? Is it the loading vessel or discharging trucks? 27-Mar-24 Cost for Intraport transfer is all inclusive in commodity rates in Loading/Unloading Vessel and Loading/ Discharging Trucks.

34 25-Mar-24 Section 6.4.1.6 Contractor is not expected to prepare any documentation to clear cargo from the ports? 27-Mar-24 False, The revised PWS paragraph 6.10 has been incorporated to include the documentaion requirement and Schedule 10 has been added to SOR capturing the 3PL commodity line item.

25-Mar-24

Section 6.9 What specific commodity covers MST services?

27-Mar-24

The contractor should include the cost for MST services in the commodity rates established in the SOR.

6.9.1 Support. The MST team will work closely with the SPOD Operations Center, with day-to-day tasking provided by the SDDC Port Operator/Port Manager and coordinated with the MST leader. The contractor shall deploy, from the MST Yard to the Port of Ash Shuaiba (Shuaiba) and provide maintenance support team(s) on the pier, and all marshalling yards at the Port of Ash Shuaiba, i.e., Container Yard, Deployment Yard, Redeploy yard, and within 18 kilometers outside the Port of Ash Shuaiba. The Contractor shall support simultaneous equipment uploads and downloads when applicable, with capability to surge numbers of maintenance support teams to support concurrent operations at the marshalling yard and up to five vessel discharge/upload operations pier-side.

Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in the commodity rates established in SOR

36 25-Mar-24 Can the contractor provide other evidence showing ability to work at Kuwait Ports? KPA will not provide a written letter. 27-Mar-24 This is required, KPA will provide written letter to those that are authorized to work at these ports.

37 25-Mar-24 At minimum what quantity of MHE is the contractor expected to keep at the SPOD? 27-Mar-24 The contractor is expected to have in their MHE inventory, all the equipment needed to meet the requirements on the PWS

25-Mar-24

If the contractor expects to subcontract the stevedoring operation to a subcontractor, do you require an agreement to be provided between the two companies?

27-Mar-24

The Government will contract with the Prime Contractor who will be the only entity held accountable for meeting the requirements of the PWS and fulfill the contractual obligation to the Government. The Prime will be responsible for any subcontractor performing work on their behalf and ensuring the contract is performed in accordance with the requirements of the PWS. Any failure to perform in accordance with the PWS or fulfilling contractual obligation will fall on the Prime who is the awardee of the contract. The Government does not need a copy of your agreement with the subcontractor.

39 25-Mar-24 Will a letter from the subcontractor showing KPA approval be required if the main contractor intends to subcontract the work? 27-Mar-24 This question was addressed in Round 1 - Solicitation Q&A which was sent to all known offerors via email and posted to Sam.gov on

20 Mar 2024. See Government response to Round 1 question #16.

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40 27-Mar-24

Can the USG give an estimated number of vessels in a month and how many of these vessels will be Commercial vessels and how many will be MSC chartered vessels. Will the S&RTS Contractor also be responsible for load/unload Commercial vessels? Will the booking terms for all Commercial vessels be Free in / Free out for PN4?

27-Mar-24 This contract supports the import and export DTS sponsored cargo, the Government cannot estimate the number or type of vessels that will transit the port.

41 27-Mar-24 Can the USG let us know how much Metric tons of cargo was loaded and unloaded by the current Contractor from 2021 to 2023. 27-Mar-24 The Government has provide and estimate of cargo expected during the performance of this contract, these estimates are subject to change based on unforeseen missions and the current situation at any given time.

42 27-Mar-24

DBA Insurance – It should be noted that under Host nation (Kuwait) labor law all personnel are covered under Workmen Compensation insurance. Despite this coverage is it still mandatory to have DBA insurance for all personnel working under this S&RTS Contract?

This inclusion will substantially increase the prices in the SOR, how will the USG ascertain that all potential Bidders have taken into account the DBA coverage for their personnel?

For example, if any potential Bidder has not incorporated the DBA insurance cost – their prices will be obviously significantly lower than any other potential Bidder’s.

Contractor are required to have DBA insurance

27-Mar-24

We would like to know how Yards are being currently utilized, kindly can you specify by location and names? Also, how many ECP points are there in these Yards that has to be manned by the S&RTS Contractor? 27-Mar-24

The Helo Yard at port next to pier 19, Denver Yard and Reno Yard which are collocated, Over Flow Yard across from the Denver/Reno Yard and the Cleveland Yard (Container Yard). The contractor will not be required to man any ECP's.

27-Mar-24

Yard Management (PWS 6.7) – The Contractor is expected to provide adequate labor and MHE to handle up to 4 Yards on a 24/7 schedule. This is based on the estimated quantity of 2000 pieces of cargo per month; rolling stock (60% of the work load), Containers (30%) and tracked vehicles (10%) and compensation will be as established in SOR Schedule 1B3 and 1B4. Since the adequate MHE and labor have to deployed 24/7 – will this be a monthly Invoicing? 27-Mar-24

No, the contractor will not get paid a monthly fee, the Government will only pay the commodity rate for MHE used to perform required services ordered by the COR.

27-Mar-24

Import Containers and RDD report (PWS 6.11.3) – Will the COR/Battalion provide the Booking information OR the S&RTS Contractor will be provided access to ETA portal to perform this function? 27-Mar-24

The contractor will report the required information as outlined in PWS Section 6.10, cost for these service will be paid using Schedule 10 of the SOR - Line Item 178 (Logistics and Tracking).

46 27-Mar-24 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) (PWS 6.11.4) – Who will provide the VPN for having the secure access? 27-Mar-24 The contractor will not be required to have access to the VPN

47 27-Mar-24 Port Container Management (PWS 6.12.2) – Will the Contractor be given access to the ETA portal/GATES/GFM to perform these tasks? 27-Mar-24 The contractor will not be required to have access to the ETA portal.

48 27-Mar-24 PWS 6.12.3 – Per our understanding IBS-CMM was discontinued and a new system BSCM (PAT and JCMC) was implemented. Kindly clarify. 27-Mar-24 The contractor will not be required to access these system.

27-Mar-24

The Kuwait Port Authority typically provides letters demonstrating authorization to perform stevedoring services at the ports on an annual basis. If KPA should be unwilling to provide a letter re-stating this but with a date that falls within the 30-day due date of the proposal, would the annual authorization be acceptable so long as it extends at least through the start date of the contract? If not, does the thirty-day requirement apply to the original due date of the proposal, or to the revised due date of 12 April?

27-Mar-24

Authorization letter is required and needs to be dated within 30 days of the 12 April 24

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27-Mar-24

Is transfer of cargo from its initial place of rest to another place of rest charged based on extra manhours and EQR?

28-Mar-24 This will be inclusive of the commodity rate for intraport transfer.

27-Mar-24

How many km can the contractor be expected to transfer cargo from its initial place of rest.

28-Mar-24 Approximately 150 KM PWS paragraph 6.6.11

27-Mar-24

Is the expectation from the contractor to sit with personnel and MHE at the port without any compensation waiting for work to show up and then they can charge for commodity rates? or will proper notice be provided to the contractor. 28-Mar-24 The Contractor will be notified

27-Mar-24

Please confirm that notice will not be provided to the contractor for work to be performed at PN4, contractor is expected to be ready 24 hours without compensation for periods of waiting, even if it is a days or weeks. 28-Mar-24 Contractor will receive notification (PWS 6.4.1)

54 27-Mar-24 Please confirm that there could be periods of time where the contractor receives no compensation as there is no cargo movement? 28-Mar-24

Yes, the contractor will only be paid when providing services ordered by the COR.

55 27-Mar-24 Please confirm during periods of no cargo movement the contractor is still expected to continue manning the port with personnel and MHE with no compensation. 28-Mar-24

The contractor is required to be available to provide services when ordered by the COR.

56 27-Mar-24 Please confirm the commodity code associated with compensation of AK302 preparations? 28-Mar-24 See response Round 2 question 29

57 27-Mar-24 Please confirm the contractor is only expected to provide reports for cargo it handles directly. 28-Mar-24

The contractor is require to report on cargo in accordance to PWS paragraph 6.10 thru 6.15

58 27-Mar-24 Please confirm that the contractor can remove MHE and personnel from the SPOD during periods of no work. 28-Mar-24

Correct the contractor is not required to leave MHE or personnel during periods of no work.

59 27-Mar-24 Please confirm if there is no work and no request from the COR, the contractor is not expected to keep personnel or MHE at the port doing nothing. 28-Mar-24

Correct the contractor is not required to leave MHE or personnel during periods of no work.

60 27-Mar-24 What is the contractor expected to print for the copier service? 28-Mar-24 Documents, Reports, etc.

27-Mar-24

If the COR orders MHE service and after the contractor has arranged for the MHE, there was no work to be done. Can the contractor charge EQR for arranging the requested MHE. 28-Mar-24 See PWS paragraph 4.2, 4.12.2

62 27-Mar-24 Please confirm the contractor is only responsible for reporting on cargo that it directly handles at PN1, PN2 and PN4. 28-Mar-24 See PWS paragraph 4.26

63 27-Mar-24 Does the government help the contractor gain access to PN1? 28-Mar-24 No, PN1 is a commercial port, it is up to the contractor to gain access

64 27-Mar-24 Is the contractor expected to perform stevedoring work at PN1? 28-Mar-24 Yes, the contractor is expect to perform services at PN1 in accordance with the PWS

65 27-Mar-24 Section 5.36 says the contractor is expected to provide cranes of up to 250T but there is no rate for 250T crane in the SOR. 28-Mar-24

This is am error in the PWS it has bee revised to read 160 ton capacity

66 27-Mar-24 Will the contractor be provided 24 hours notice to arrange for personnel and MHE before any work is expected to be performed? 28-Mar-24 Contractor will receive notification (PWS 6.4.1)

67 27-Mar-24 Will the COR inform the contractor each time to perform work such as 3PL for cargo that the contractor does not handle and is not covered under commodity rates? 28-Mar-24 Yes, See revised PWS 6.10

68 27-Mar-24 Who is responsible for tracking cargo moving through PN1 and KNB as this is not covered under commodity rates? 28-Mar-24 Yes, See revised PWS 6.10

69 27-Mar-24 Will the COR provide 24 hour notice to the contractor for any work to be performed at PN1 and KNB? 28-Mar-24 Contractor will receive notification (PWS 6.4.1)

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