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Is there a format you want the contractor to write to for this proposal or are we simply drafting a quote? No there is not a specific format we require for the proposal.

Would shift differential and overtime be applied to this contract? Yes

Will daily travel to and from the event be provided to the contractor from housing? Is there a schedule or will the teams be issued a vehicle? Yes transportation can be provided for contractor from housing to headquarters.

Just to be clear, MSTs will not be patrolling the area, but will be working in a operations center?

Correct MSTs (dispatchers will be working in the dispatch trailer located at Headquarters)

How long is the journey to and from the housing modules from the site? 10-15 minute drive

When will the LMSTs and MSTs be trained up on the systems they will be working on? When they arrive on the playa, plus some conference calls and reading material will be sent ahead of time

Will LMSTs and MSTs be issued attire or will the contracting company be providing the attire? (e.g. Polo shirt with security on the back) (Responsibility of the company, we would recommend light weight shirts and they all need to be matching)

If the contracting company is issuing the attire for the teams, can the attire have their name and company logo? Yes

Regarding meals, what would the hours be for food for all shifts? Meal options? Meals are served 5 times per 24 hours and work with each shift to allow for all employees to have 3 meals a day. Meal options are a standard meal with different variety of items. The dining hall is located at the BLM Headquarters on Playa

There is mention of snacks, are snacks provided? When and where? There are snacks in the food trailer, but it is also the responbility to the personnel to provide their own that they want to keep in the dispatch trailer.

Will internet be provided for personnel? If so, what is the speed? No personnel use of internet will be provide.

What & where is the housing? (e.g. tents, hotel, connex trailers) Housing is either trailers or rooms at Bruno’s

What does the housing include? (e.g A/C, city or shipped water, Internet, small refrigerator, laundry service) Morale is everything when you have 12hrs off working daily for 30 days straight. Each housing unit has a bed, small refrigerator and AC.

If housing is offsite, will there be facilities for entertainment & fitness? Gerlach, Nevada is a very remote town with a couple of local establishments around town. There is a local high school track that can be used for fitness.

Will BLM provide transport to and from airport to site? No

When will contract be awarded? Early July In regards to the shift hours, are these 12 hour shifts at the site or are the 8hr shifts with a 4hr round trip of travel to and from the housing units? 12 hour shifts on site. Housing is in Gerlach, NV which is a 10-15 minute drive from Headquarters What is the government being charged for vehicle and housing? Has not yet been determined Regarding the Center Manager, will we be able to bill time for travel from training area to NV site? The pre training for The Center Manager should be included in the quote If we locate local candidates to fill these positions and they wanted to drive, where would their destination be? The Event takes place at The Black Rock Desert Playa, the town of Gerlach, Nevada is where all housing is located.

Once “boots” are on ground at Reno, is billing allowed to begin OR do we begin billing once in the vehicle? Billing is for travel time and actual shifts.

What is the name of the business the customer is utilizing for housing? Bruno’s If able to locate more affordable means for travel and housing, would the customer be more apt to allowing vendor to make the purchase to save the customer money? Yes if it is proved to be a cost saving to the federal government Will the government be providing any transportation services? If so, exactly what will be provide? All travel to/from the event is the responsibility of the vendor. Vehicles may be available to MST from housing units to Headquarters.

Are there any specific clothing/uniform requirements? T-shirts/shirts will be required so that BLM employees can easily identify the MST(Dispatchers) Would the Government allow us a site visit prior to the bid submission? The site is not set up until mid August, you can look online at the Black Rock Desert Playa to see the location.