Questions and Answers Posted to FBO.pdf

Questions and Answers in response to solicitation W15QKN-21-R-5016, Refuse Boston, MA:

1a. Question: Can you provide historical data on the tonnage for the compactor and roll off?

1b. Question: Page 6 of 54, CLIN 0003 and subsequent option year CLIN’s – Pricing is requested for 40 occurrences of this on call work. What is the actual number of hauls performed on this container for 2020?

Answer: There is no historical data on the tonnage for the compactor and roll off. The container was picked up 40 times in 2020.

2a. Question: Can you please clarify of the containers are just to be utilized for internal collection?

We do not see a pick-up frequency for the blue totes.

2b. Question: Can the government clarify if recycling pick up service is for 8CY Dumpster one time per week than what service is required for the (30) 48 gal blue totes? Is a pickup service only required for the 8CY Dumpster and not the (30) 48 gal blue totes?

2c. Question: Page 6 of 54, CLIN 0002 and subsequent option year CLINS’s. The government is requesting 30 48 gallon “Recycle” totes. Will these require collection and service by the contractor, or will they be used by the facility to fill the requested 8 CY container?

In reference to: 5.2.3. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PROCESSING. The contractor shall provide all containers, transportation and delivery of recyclable material to a licensed off-site recycling center.The contractor shall provide thirty (30) 48 gal. blue totes labelled “Recycle” or labelled with “Recycle” symbol. The contractor shall provide one (1) eight (8) cubic yard dumpster for recyclable material collection to be serviced one time per week. Contractor shall abide by all Federal, State and local laws and Army regulations as they pertain to recyclable materials processing.

Answer: Yes, these containers are for internal collection only. The contractor will only be responsible for collection of recyclable materials once they are in the recycling dumpster.

Solicitation (SF1449)

1. Question: Page 6 of 54, CLIN 0004 and subsequent option year CLIN’s – Pricing is requested for 20 occurrences of this on call work. What is the actual number of hauls performed on this container for 2020?

Answer: The on-call work was completed 2 times but this can vary greatly depending on the amount of waste generated by the facility.

Performance Work Statement

1. Question: Page 9 of 14, Section 5.2.1 – What is the average tonnage per haul for the 35 CY Compactor, picked up weekly? What was the total tonnage for 2020? What was the total number of hauls for 2020?

Answer: The compactor was picked up 50 times as requested. Total tonnage for 2020 was

127.11 tons for an average of 2.5 tons per haul.

2. Question: Page 9 of 14, Section 5.2.1 – This section requires the contractor to provide a 35 CY compactor. Is the government requiring this unit to be supplied in “New” condition? Not requiring a “New” compactor would clearly favor the incumbent for this bid.

Answer:

PWS reference: 5.2.1 REFUSE REMOVAL. The contractor shall provide and service one 35 CY compactor for Municipal Solid Waste. The waste shall be picked up weekly. When the contractor completes service at a location there shall be no litter, waste, and recyclable material on the ground within a 10 foot radius of the container.

PWS reference: 5.3. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. The contractor shall maintain all contractor provided containers ensuring they are free of unpleasant odors, dirt, debris, and pests. All containers shall remain in good, workable condition. Containers shall remain easily accessible to customers. The contractor shall perform all cleaning, painting, repair and other maintenance tasks off-site. Trucks and trailers used for hauling and collecting shall be washed as required to ensure they are free of odor, dirt, debris, and pests.

3. Question: Page 9 of 14, Section 5.2.2 – What is the average tonnage per haul for the 30 CY container? How many hauls and what was the total tonnage recorded for this unit in 2020?

Answer: There were 40 hauls in 2020. Total tonnage for 2020 was 149.47 for an average of 3.7 tons per haul.

4. Question: Page 10 of 14, Section 5.2.4 – This section calls for a covered container for the collection of “Special Waste”. What specific size container is necessary for this waste? What is the average weight per haul of this special waste? How many times was this container serviced in 2020 and what was the total weight? Can the response to this question include a picture of the current container?

Answer: The size of container will be dependent on the amount of waste to be disposed. The container was required 2 times during 2020 and totaled 22.7 tons of waste. This averages out to

11.35 tons per haul. I do not have a picture of the current container as this is an on-call service so no container is kept on-site.

5. Question: Who is the incumbent service provider for the current contract? What is the current contract number?

Answer: DBI Waste Systems, Inc. W15QKN-18-P-1032

6. Question: Can the government define any service differences in the PWS between the current contract and this new solicitation?

Answer: It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to review the current requirement as written to determine if they are capable of providing the services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement.

7. Question: When does the government anticipate making the award announcement for this solicitation?

Answer: On or about February 1, 2021. This is an estimated start date for the period of performance.