QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Log Removal Final.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO:

W50S85-25-Q-A029

Log Removal as of 12:53pm on 7-11-2025

Dated: 7-9-2025

Q1. Can we grind and chip the logs onsite or remove off site as is?

A1. Grind and haul is authorized, cannot stock pile or cast on site.

Q2. Do we have to restore the area under the large pile after removal with new seed or leave as is?

A2. Description of Service paragraph 5.8 Restoration: Restore all disturbed ground surfaces following the completion of work. Remove debris and backdrag/level area, the government will top soil and seed.

Q3. Is the job prevailing wage or open shop?

A3. McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act is applicable (SCA Wage Rates for Macomb County MI 48045)

Q4. Can we count on the back gate be open for the trucks in and out? Which way is the route out for the trucks.

A4. No

Q5. Do you have an estimate value for this job?

A5. No

Dated: 7-10-2025

Q6. Will contractor vehicles (i.e., large log trucks) need an escort while working on base?

A6. Prior communication and submisstion of a vetting form with Security Forces though CE work control, drivers will obtain contractors pass for the duration of the haul.

Q7. Is the contractor allowed to grind logs/stumps on-site?

A7. See A1.

Q8. I don’t see request for bond to be submitted with the job. Do we have to included PLM bond with the proposal?

A8. No bond is required.

Q9. Do we need any soil erosion measure and permit before starting removal of the logs.?

A9. No

Q10. If awarded, do I have to wait until six months is completed to be paid OR will you be open to dividing the award amount up to a six month period so it does not cause a strain on my small business and pay monthly NET30.

A10. There will be one line item that can be billed through the 180 days, most likely a percentage that is completed.

Q11. Can we bring in more employees throughout the job if needed? And if so, what is the process to add more employee names to the crew?

A11. Submit vetting form though contracting or CE WC @ 127.wg.ce.wo.org@us.af.mil

Q12. Can we bring in additional Equiptment from another company with their workers to assist with the job?

A12. Yes the same standard for vetting will apply to them as well

Q13. What insurance information is needed?

A13. For vetting of a vehicle, required to have current proof of insurance and registation on hand, a valid driver license.

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE ARE ADDED IN FULL TEXT TO THE

SOLICITATION

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation

As prescribed in 28.310 , insert the following clause:

INSURANCE-WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

(a)The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-28.3#FAR_28_310

(b)Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective-

(1)For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or

(2)Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

(c)The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

(End of clause)

28.307-2 Liability

(a)Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers. (See 28.305(c) for treatment of contracts subject to the Defense Base Act.)

(b)General liability.

(1)The contracting officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2)Property damage liability insurance shall be required only in special circumstances as determined by the agency.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-28.3#FAR_28_305

(c)Automobile liability. The contracting officer shall require automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

(d)Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contracting officer shall require aircraft public and passenger liability insurance.

Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(e)Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the contracting officer shall require, as determined by the agency, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance.