Q A Document NS 24Q0005.pdf

Ques�ons & Answers Solicita�on No. W50S85-24-Q-0005 – Gray Water Removal

Exercise Northern Strike 24-2 – Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, MI

Q1. With regards to the potable water, will Camp Grayling be providing the potable water with their water cer�fica�ons?

A1. Yes, there are points available on loca�on for both potable and nonpotable water as long as it is in support of military units.

Q2. Is the bid just for containment and removal of gray water?

A2. That is the primary purpose, however, in the event a unit cannot transport their own water it would be requested for a refresh of water in addi�on to the pickup of gray water.

Q3. Reference [4.2 Containers to capture Graywater.] Can a more detailed descrip�on be provided?

A3. This is primarily in support of units conduc�ng field feeding which requires the means to dispose of the waste water that is typically discharged via a large hose. The container would need to be able to accommodate this. The 464 QM preference is 2 each 2,000 gallon tanks in support of their shower/laundry opera�ons. With 10% increase the preference would be for 2,200 gallon tanks to avoid spillage.

Q4. Reference [5.3 Provide containers at each site that are at a minimum 10% larger capacity than the es�mated gallons to be removed each day.] Can a more detailed descrip�on be provided?

A4. Th This is primarily in support of units conduc�ng field feeding which requires the means to dispose of the waste water that is typically discharged via a large hose. The container would need to be able to accommodate this. The 464 QM is reques�ng 2 each 2,000 gallon tanks in support of their shower/laundry opera�ons.

Q5. Reference [4.3 Fresh potable water.] Is the vendor permited to access potable water available on site?

A5. Yes, there are points available on loca�on for both potable and nonpotable water as long as it is in support of military units in this contract.

Q6. Reference [5.1 Daily supply clean potable water, collect and transport Graywater to Government iden�fied loca�ons on Camp Grayling and Grayling Airforce Base.} What size tanks/containers are needed for this and how many?

A6. Please see updated graywater excel sheet for daily averages document.

Q7. Reference [5.3 Provide containers at each site that are at a minimum 10% larger capacity than the es�mated gallons to be removed each day.] Can the daily capacity of each group be provided in order to accommodate this requirement?

A7. Provided in updated excel document – Graywater with Daily Averages.

Q8. Reference [4.5 HAZMAT waste cer�fica�on as outlined by the Department of Health Services and Camp Grayling Environmental Office.] Also reference [5.4 Contractor shall be required to have proper HAZMAT waste cer�fica�on as outlined by the Department of Health Services and Camp Grayling Environmental Office in order to transport Graywater over public roads. Publica�on CG Regula�on 200-1 Environmental Protec�on and Enhancement will be provided.] The State of MI does not require HAZMAT for gray/black water removal therefore a licensed septage haulers for the State of MI should be adequate, correct?

A8. Correct. This will not require black water removal as it is for field feeding and in the field shower/laundry.