A07_Questions_Received_with_Government_Responses.pdf

Questions Received with Government Responses for Solicitation W25G1V-17-R-0023

Question 1: When and where will a staging area become available?

Answer 1: Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) will provide a staging area. TYAD will provide the location as quickly as possible after award.

Question 2: Regarding the lift safety clause in the contract – Can this be handled in-house or must I go to an outside contractor and become certified in lift safety.

Answer 2: Lift operators are to be experienced on the operation of the lifts, this can be completed by on the job training on the operation and safety issues provided by the company or as provided by the manufacturer of the equipment. The company will provide in writing a list of the individual employees experienced on the use of the lifts.

Question 3: What are “extreme conditions” regarding snow removal? Inches of snow is not necessarily indicative of an extreme condition. Other factors, such as high winds and ice contribute to extreme conditions, as well.

Answer 3: Extreme conditions would include other factors as stated in the question, such as high winds and ice. There will be storms that are more ice and sleet versus being snow events. We should also take into account the predicted duration of the event as provided by the weather services.