Amendment 0001_W56ZTN-24-R-0001_Hazardous Waste Q and A_26OCT2023.pdf

Questions Government Response

1. Will you please provide waste stream profile information and associated volumes for each CLIN number? a. Of prime importance is the 10,000,000 pounds per year of industrial wastewater shipped in bulk. (CLIN 117AB – Industrial Wastewater – Bulk Waste)

Per PWS: C3.6.5.3 Bulk Waste, The Government will purchase a minimum of 40,000 pounds for liquid waste and 30,000 for solid waste. Bulk waste includes, but is not limited to hazardous waste, non‐hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, soils, construction materials, asbestos, ash petroleum products, fuels, and oils. Bulk Waste CLIN includes both liquid and solid unless CLIN is broken down in the Schedule of Disposal Services and Supplies. Waste amounts vary from year to year depending on our individual tenants needs, approximate volumes determined by historical data are listed in the Schedule of Disposal Services. There are some years we do not use some CLINs, however, all known possible waste streams are listed in order to have pricing on when this occurs. Waste stream profiles are property of the government and will be provided on an as needed basis after contract award.

Possible volumes for each CLIN number are provided on Attachment 3 ‐ Schedule of Disposal Services and Supplies (Appendix K) of this RFP.

2. Will you please allow us an extension to the due date? We are asking for Nov 30th or 3 weeks upon delivery of the profile and volume information, whichever is later.

The Government does not intend to extend the proposal due date.

3. Do the services in this RFP involve/cover any agent‐related waste stream transportation & disposal services?

Yes ‐ Please refer to PWS C.3.6.5.24 Bulk chemical agent (including NTA) contaminated building debris; C.3.6.5.20 Non‐Hazardous; and C3.6.5.21 Incineration.

4. Can you tell me who has this contract today? This information can be found in SAM, APG Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Services, Notice ID W56ZTN‐17‐R‐0004

5. Can we visit the location to do a site walk?

In accordance with (IAW) the Request for Proposal (RFP), a site visit was held on 12 October 2023 at 1300 for all interested vendors.

The Government does not intend to conduct another site visit.

6. Can current contract pricing be shared under FOIA?

IAW FOIA Exemption Code 4(b)(4), trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained is privileged or confidential and will not be provided.

7. The Performance Work Statement lists several items to be performed under section C.3.5.1 Waste Related Services. Are these to be priced under the ‘equipment and supplies’ section of the pricing document? And if so, can we add rows to cover all the items listed or are we expected to provide a lump sum to cover any combination of scenarios?

There is no pricing for equipment and supplies ‐ there will be a lump sum put on this CLIN of the contract annually by the COR. All equipment and supply orders must be approved by the COR prior to contractor ordering to assure there is enough funding and that the equipment and supplies are approved by the government. Per PWS C.3.5.1, All supplies provided, or services performed can be marked up by, no more than 15%, to reimburse the prime contractor for their effort and to compensate for administrative burden and capital costs.

8. What are the qualifications? Please refer to the RFP and PWS for qualifications.

9. Do you recommend any businesses for the removable waste? The Government cannot recommend companies.

10. Can the entire pallet be used for transport and returned once completed? Pallets used for disposal have historically not been returned

11. If selected, when will we be informed that we have the contract? The Government intends to announce the award for this requirement once the source selection process is complete.

12. Is there a deposit provided for small businesses? No.

13. Do we purchase drums ourselves, and if so, what sizes are needed?

Drums used for transporting waste must be compliant with U.S.

Department of Transportation (49 CFR) and DoD Transportation Regulations. APG does not determine the container size used for disposal ‐ this is up to the contractor and their disposal facility.

14. How soon after the first project is completed is payment expected to be received?

Per PWS: C.3.4 Disposal, the contractor shall submit disposal certification and all sampling and analysis performed with each invoice for the task order under which the removal/disposal was ordered. Please also refer to the Wide Area Work Flow Clause for payment instructions.

15. Is there industrial equipment available for use already located on the property? (ex: fork lift)

There is one fork lift (Halla model LF25) located in E5864 that are property of the government and is used by the Waste Operations Contractor. There is one Caterpillar model GP‐15 that is property of the current Waste Disposal Services Contractor. The selected contractor for Waste Disposal Services shall be required to provide one forklift similar in size to be used onsite at APG.

16. What type of PPE's are recommended and/or required for this job?

PPE will depend on each section of the contract, and the associated hazards related to the tasks. At a minimum, Level D PPE is required for basic daily tasks (steel‐toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, long‐ sleeve shirt and pants or coveralls). However, Level B and C respiratory protection and chemical protective suits (e.g., Tyvek) may also be required depending on the task to be performed and the associated hazards.

17. Where does the paperwork get turned into, and how often?

Per PWS: C3.3.4.1 & C.3.3.4.4 Bulk Weight Tickets are due within 10 Work Days, C.3.4.2.3 proof of final disposition of waste (Certificate of Disposal/Destruction COD) is required (this is provided by final disposition location and is required prior to invoicing each manifest)

18. Are all workers on our team required to have a background check?

Onsite staff will be required to have ATC Restricted Area Badge for access to some tenant locations for waste services. Per PWS C.3.2.1.7 Post Regulations: The Contractor's employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance.

19. When is the proposal due? IAW the RFP, proposals are due 3:00pm EST 06 Nov 2023

20. Will a hard copy temporary badge be provided for workers?

No temporary badges will be issued. A Common Access Card (CAC) is not issued to contractors on this contract. Contractors requiring access to APG on a regular basis will have their name, DOB, Employer Name, Contract Number, and Contract Expiration Date provided for an AIE Visitor Pass (this is electronic access to APG's Main Security Gates)