Encl (1) Notice 1_Answers to RFI_AMEND 0002.pdf

N40192-23-R-7008 Notice 1 AMD 0002 (Encl 2)

Question# RFP Reference Page No. General Discussion and Questions Government Response

N40192-23-R-7008 L.6 Page 54-57

According to Section L.6 Proposal Submission Requirements, an electronic copy on a Compact Disc (CD) compatible with IBM-type CPU and Microsoft Word and/or Excel 2010 software documents and supporting cost documents is required for both Volume 1 and 2. Will the government accept a compiled PDF to ensure the electronic copy is identical to the hardcopies submitted?

Yes, except for the Price Proposal documents which must be in excel format on the CD.

Performance Work Statement

Section C 1503020

Pest Control 1.1

Concept of Operations

Please provide more specification or examples of “other nuisance mammals” and other “nuisance birds” so we can better determine what services/equipment/ additional manpower might be required (IE: feral pigs, water buffaloes)

Please refer to Spec Item 1.1, Concept of Operations, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Section J documents.

N40192-23-R-7008 Performance Work

Statement Section C 1503020

4.1.8 - 4.1.11

Carcass Removal

The following Spec Items relate to the removal and disposal of carcasses ranging anywhere between 20 to over 400 pounds. Please provide information or examples of the type of pests that might be required to be removed within these weight categories?

Please refer to Performance Objectives of Spec Items 4.1.8 to 4.1.11.

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Statement Section C 1503020

Page 155-156 4.1.12

Craft Hours

Under this specific item it states that the “contractor shall be readily available to provide labor, material, equipment, and any incidental related work to perform various pest control related work’ during unforeseen circumstances (typhoon, earthquake).

Please clarify if “incidental related work” includes cleanup and debris removal and if the contractor would be required to obtain equipment such as backhoes, forklifts at their own expense, etc. that otherwise would not be incurred to conduct pest control services.

Please refer to Spec Item 1 and 4.1.12.

Performance Work Statement

Section C 0200000 Management and Administration

Spec Item

2.9.1.1 Experience

Modification Rate

(EMR)

Workers Compensation in Guam is tariff- related by the Government of Guam and EMR for Workers’ Compensation do not apply to Guam Workers’ Compensation policies, therefore EMR rating is not typically tracked in Guam. Will the government consider removing the requirements stated in 0200000 - Management and Administration, Section 2.9.22 regarding subcontractors having an effective EMR less than or equal to 1.10?

Although, Spec Item 2.9.1.1 does not apply to local Contractors, it may be applicable to off-island Contractors. Therefore, for purposes of this solicitation, this Spec Item does apply.

Performance Work Statement

Attachment J-1503020-11

Vertebrate Pest Requirements

Please provide a definition of a non-lethal control method for the removal of vertebrate pests?

As stated in Attachment J-1503020-11, Vertebrate Pest Requirements, the term "non-lethal control" refers to not capable of causing deaths.

Performance Work Statement

Attachment J-1503020-11

Vertebrate Pest Requirements

Please provide a list of approved non-lethal control methods? Please refer to industry standards and contractor means and methods to perform requirements.

N40192-23-R-7008 PEST CONTROL SERVICES

AT VARIOUS MILITARY FACILITIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO AREAS SUCH AS NAVAL BASE GUAM, ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE AND MARINE CORP BASE CAMP BLAZ, MARIANAS GUAM.

N40192-23-R-7008 Performance Work

Statement Section C 1503020

3.2 Carcass Disposal and Disinfection

Please provide a list of off-base landfill sites approved for carcass disposal? See above Government Response above in Item #7.

Performance Work Statement

3.2 Carcass Disposal

and Disinfection

Where do most carcass removals occur? Should the contractor anticipate any obstructions in accessing the carcass? If such obstructions exist, e.g. if an animals dies in a building or other enclosed area will the contractor be entitled to craft hours?

Refer to Spec Item 3.2. Performance of this requirement should be factored into your unit prices.

1503020 PEST CONTROL

ELINS

1503020 PEST

CONTROL

ELINS

Will the government provide EILN for material?

No, see Spec Item 1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, MATERIALS, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items required to perform the services outlined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1503020 PEST CONTROL

1503020 PEST

CONTROL

SPEC ITEM 1.1

Please provide a copy of the Integrated Pest Management Plan for all the military installations covered under this solicitation.

A copy of the Integrated Pest Management Plan (2013) will be provided in Amendment 0002, Encl (3).

Section C 1503020 Pest Control

SPEC ITEM 3.1.1

Nuisance Pest

Control

Nuisance Pests are described as insects such as ants, arthropods, cockroaches, and fleas however in Section J 1503020 / Pest Control Under COL4 Notes 2: it states that all vertebrate pests are treated as Nuisance Pests unless otherwise specified. Can you please be more specific and explain if the government is considering rodents as a separate category from nuisance pests.

Rodents are considered as Nuisance Pests per Spec Item 1.1, Concept of Operations. However, for purpose of ELINs, Rodent Control and Nuisance Pest Control are separated.

JL-4 Base Access Form Page 2

Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB). Is there an office the contractor will contact for DBIDs requests?

Currently, DBIDs requests are being processed at Naval Base Guam.

JL-4 Base Access Form Page 2

Will there be buildings requiring access using a Common Access Card?

Yes, some buildings/areas are secured and require a Common Access Card (CAC) to gain access. It is the contractor's responsibility to contact the building point of contact (POC) or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Performance Assessment Representative (PAR) to obtain access to seccured buildings.

JL-4 Base Access Form Page 2

Will the DBIDs process for AAFB and NBG remain the same as with other contracts?

If there are any changes in the DBIDs process, contractors are responsible to contact both NBG and AAFB installation VCC departments for any base pass changes.

Pest Control Excel ELIN spreadsheet Tab - Base FFP

Bldgs. under MCBCB are repeated under the CNI Region. Same location and same sq footage. Is that correct?

Buildings were duplicated. ELINs will be adjusted to reflect correction in Amendment 0002 (14 January 2023).

RFP Solicitation Page 23; (f)1.ii.B

Confirm if invoices will be submitted as Navy Construction / Facilities Management Invoice in

WAWF

Yes, invoices will be submitted as Navy Construction/Facilities Management Invoice in WAWF. Change will be reflected in Amendment 0002 (14 January 2023).

SF 33 Page 1

Given the recent Holidays and site visit will the Government consider issuing a 10 day extension for proposal submission?

The proposal submission dealine has been revised per Amendment 0002. The deadline for submission of past performance questionnaires and proposals is now at 3:00 p.m. hours, Chamorro Standard Time (ChST), Tuesday, 24 January 2023.

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