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Questions and Answers Unarmed Guard Services RFQP07001700001- Unarmed Guard Services 10/28/16 The following are questions that have been asked in reference to the above noted solicitation. The responses are in bold after each question.

· If vendor provides a golf cart for the officer, is there a designated location that the cart could be stored during non-use? See site visit meeting minutes where this question is addressed.

· In relation to question 1, if an electric golf cart was utilized by the vendor for this contract is there a location on site that would allow the battery to charge during non-use hours? This would need to be determined after award. Not knowing the location where the golf cart will be stored and the power availability at the location is the issue. With not knowing the specifications of the golf cart, the power requirements are not known and a specific answer cannot be provided. There are other options the contractor can consider such as a gas powered golf cart.

· Is the FBOP going to require a guard tour system to ensure the officers are performing the checks as required? The FBOP is no requiring this type of system but it can be utilized by the contractor if they choose.

· Can the FBOP identify the specific type of radio that is wants utilized on this contract? The type of radio to be utilized is at the contractor’s discretion.

· What frequency will the radios operate on? See site visit meeting minutes where this question is addressed.

· Section 3.1.A.1 of the SOW states that “manning the main entrance gate” (indicating 1 gate) but in 3.1B.2 Access Control: the wording is main entry and exit gates, which would be interpreted as the 3 perimeter gates. Is it manning the main entrance gate (1) or all the gates (3)? The main entrance gate is the only gate to be manned under this contract. The other two gates referenced are part of the security check requirement.

· The SOW does not identify action in case that a facility is found unsecured during the 6PM to 8PM checks? Will the guards have to remain on-site until an approved person secures the facility? No, once notification has been made to the responsible building manager, it should be recorded in the daily log.

· The SOW does not specify actions in case of a breach; does the guard notify local PD or is there a security force on-base or at the prison? There is no security force on base. The local police department should be called for any emergency situation including a breach.

· Likewise, who does the reports get send to? The reports are to be sent to the COR.

· The page numbers goes from 29 to 34. What happened to the other pages or is that intentional on your part? It is a formatting error that was not found during the review process. There are no pages missing.

· Who is the current contractor? Blue Shield Security, New York, NY

· What was the winning award for the last contract? Base year with 4-1 year option periods total is $574,000.00.