Street Sweeping Questions Response - Answers 21-Jun-24.docx

Solicitation: N4008524R2672 Street Sweeping Catch Basin Cleaning Q&A

1. Will catch basing cleaning be done at the same time or will it be broken by monthly?

A> The contractor will submit a catch basin cleaning schedule that the Government will review for approval. Early spring is a preferred time for the Government.

1. How many catch basins will be cleaned within the contact year?

A> There will be (50) Fifty required catch basins cleaned ANNUALLY per contract year. If additional catch basins are required a service call will be used.

1. Who will supply the dumpster for the catch basins?

A> The Contractor. Dumpster can be staged on base in a designated area determined by the government and will need to be covered and secured at all times per contract.

1. If a catch is un-reachable or drain by a truck we responsible to clean it?

A> Refer to contract specification on cleaning and deep cleaning of catch basins and if an issue arises with a catch basin the Government will address at that time and use options that are available in contract, example Service Request, or Non-Recurring Order.

1. If a catch basin or drain is full of water and unable to clean what will be our responsible?

A> Refer to contract specification on cleaning and deep cleaning of catch basins and if an issue arises with a catch basin the Government will address at that time and use options that are available in contract, example Service Request, or Non-Recurring Order.

1. If a catch basin or drain in on the other side of a railroad track are we responsible to clean it?

A> Yes

1. If a catch basin or drain is in the woods or behind a fence and is accessible with a truck are we responsible to clean it?

A> Yes.

1. Do zipper drains get cleaned when catch basing and deep cleaning get done?

A> Yes

1. If a drain or catch basin is in an area where damage to government or base property it is understood the contactor will not be held responsible, it this correct?

A> Any damage caused by the contractor to government property, facility, etc. it is the contractors’ responsibility to repair all damage at NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.

1. Can I get pay rates for employees?

A> Yes in accordance with Department of Labor minimum wage requirements.

1. Will sweeping and catch basin pricing be on a sperate line item? If so, can I get the break down?

A> Download Bid Schedule form sam.gov

1. Will sweeping need to be done under the piers?

A> If needed, will be requested through IDIQ. The trestle, Wye, to include piers 3 & 4 and the upper ramps on both piers 3 & 4.

1. Can I get a map on all areas needed to be sweep?

A> Download Maps from sam.gov

1. On extra calls for sweeping what must be done?

A> Refer to contract specifications on Street Sweeping but a Service Call would be issued for the area to be cleaned and you invoice against service order request.

1. On extra calls for catch basing or drain cleaning, what must be done?

A> Refer to contract specifications.

1. Who supplies dumpster to sweeping?

A> Contractor. Dumpster can be staged on base in a designated area determined by the government and will need to be covered and secured at all times per contract.

1. In areas when there is bird feces and that area is cleaned and the birds return are we going to held responsible for re-cleaning?

A> Pier 3 & 4 including trestle will be cleaned twice a month. Obviously if work is performed unsatisfactory then contractor is held responsible.

1. You do understand the bird feces will be pick up but the stains will remain?

A> Stains will not remain if equipment has advance technology; example, intense water jets for removing stains, graffiti, etc.

1. Can we use fire hydrant on base for sweeping, catch basins and jetting?

A> Yes, see requirements for backflow.

1. What is ETC in contact spec?

A) More information is needed for correct answer.