SOLAR WASTE BINS BPA QA 8 AUG 23.pdf

SOLAR WASTE BINS BPA Q&A

SOLICITATION #W564KV-23-Q-0053

QUESTION ANSWER

Q1.

Can you please advise on the estimated quantity for the period of 5 years for the solar waste bins?

The Government has a need for solar waste bins, but the estimated quantity needed over the next 5 years cannot be defined at this time. When the Government is able to define its requirement, it will solicit quotes providing for fair opportunity amongst the agreement holders specifying a number of bins and their delivery locations. The quotes will be evaluated using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis for award and a call order will be issued to the awardee.

Q2.

Are there specifications like size, weight, height, dimensions, and brand/manufacturer etc.?

Overall Machine Dimensions

• Height: 49.8” (1264 mm)

• Width: 25” (635 mm)

• Depth: 26.8” (681 mm)

• Handle Height (ADA Compliant): 43.1” (1095 mm)

• Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)

• Shipping Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)

• Bin Volume (Hopper): 32 gal (120 L)

• Bin Dimension (50 gal): 25” x 20” x 32.25” (635 mm x 508 mm x 819 mm)

• Bin Dimension (32 gal): 24” x 20.4” x 21.65” (609 mm x 518 mm x 549 mm)

Disposal Interface Dimensions

• Chute Opening: 16"W x 5.5"H x 15”D (406 mm x 140 mm x 381 mm)

• Hopper Opening: 16.5”W x 5”H x 8”D (419 mm x 127 mm x 203 mm)

• Open Interface Openings:

- Waste: 16"W x 6"H (406 mm x 152 mm)

- Single-Stream: 11"W x 5"H (279 mm x 127 mm)

- Paper: 11"W x 2"H (279 mm x 51 mm)

- Bottles and Cans: 5" dia. (127 mm dia.)

Q3.

Is there a previous bid tabulation, including previous winning vendors bid submission, and previous bid documentation detailing the purchaser's vendor selection criteria?

This is a new requirement. Therefore, there are no previous tabulations available to provide at this time.

Q4.

Is this procurement based solely on low bid, best value, or some other method?

The quotes amongst the agreement holders will be evaluated using LPTA basis for award and a call order will be issued to the awardee.

Q5.

Are you the buyer or contact who normally purchases these items/services?

The U.S. Government is the buyer for the purchases of items/services for this requirement.

Q6.

Does your agency purchase these products regularly? If yes, could you please provide some information on the frequency of procurement? Is it each month, each quarter, each year, or any other interval?

The Government has a need for solar waste bins, but the estimated quantity needed over the next 5 years cannot be defined at this time. When the Government is able to define its requirement, it will solicit quotes providing for fair opportunity amongst the agreement holders specifying a number of bins and their delivery locations.

Q7.

Who should I contact regarding invoicing or payment questions?

Additionally, apart from the bid invoicing directions, is there any specific information that must be included on the invoice?

The point of contact regarding invoicing or payment questions along with any other specific information will be specified in the call order using the Wide Area Workflow Clause 252.232-7006

Q8.

What is the typical payment turnaround time from the date a properly executed invoice is received?

The turnaround time for payment from the date of properly submitted invoice(s) is generally within 30 days.

Q9.

Will you be the sole person involved in the purchase and award decision? If not, I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend any other individuals I should reach out to regarding this bid.

Any authorized caller under the BPA will able to place a call order against the BPA.

Q10.

Will "NET-15" or "NET-30" payment terms be used for this purchase?

NET 30 payment terms will be used on the BPA Call Order level.

Q11.

Will the low bidder be required to show any proof of financial capability before award?

The awardee will be required to have updated SAM registration and prior to award the contracting officer will make a responsibility determination to ensure the vendor is responsible to receive a Government contract.