Amend 0003 Questions and Answers.docx

SPE5B122Q0003 AMENDMENT 0003

Recyclable Material Collection Services Questions and Answers March 28, 2022

1. Is the area always clear for the trucks to come?

Yes, the area is clear for the trucks.

1. What building number are the compactors located?

Compactors are currently located at building 7983.

1. Which building is the paper container located?

Paper container is currently located at Building 7543.

1. Which building is plastic container located?

The container for plastic is currently located between buildings 7957 and 7958. Under this RFQ Amendment, the name for plastic is changed to mixed packaging.

1. Which building is the plastic and paper container located?

Plastic and paper containers are currently located at building 7962.

1. Is it necessary to have the same driver all the time?

No

1. How do drivers get access to the installation?

See amendment 0003 with revised language regarding access.

1. Should it be an open or closed container?

Open container

1. Is it necessary for the back of the container to have a door?

No, it is not necessary for the container to have a door.

1. How are the containers filled? By forklift?

Containers are filled by forklift.

1. At the container at building 7957 there was a water drain for rainwater. Is this allowed?

No, a water drain for rainwater is not allowed.

1. How have the drivers been instructed about the location so far, is there a map that you can provide after award?

Drivers understand the layout of Germersheim Army Depot and where the buildings are located. Providing a site map will be determined after award. Distance from Tor 2 installation entrance (Am Vorwerk Friedrich 2, 76726 Germersheim, Germany) to first pick up location is 1.6 km and distance from gate 2 to second pick up location is 1.3 km.

1. Who provided the service between 2016 and 2019 and under what conditions?

This information cannot be provided as it is not known nor readily available.

1. Is there a person on site who monitors the requirements for proper waste separation?

Supervisor’s monitor that the waste is separated accordingly.

1. Due to the constantly increasing disposal & energy costs as well as minimum wages that must be adjusted annually by law in Germany, can a contractual clause for variable costs be included or the length of the contract be reduced?

The Government anticipates disposal & energy costs and minimum wages are costs that can be forecasted over the next three years based on historical data. Any exceptions to this anticipation should be provided with the quote and a justification shall be provided (for example, data showing significant changes annually in costs).