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| DUGWAY PROVING GROUND BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES SOLICITATION RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS -SET 1 | |||
| Question Number | Reference | Contractor Question | Government Response |
| 1 | C.1.4.2 | Work Schedule and Hours of Operation: States the contractor shall not proceed with work during other than normal hours without the approval of the KO. Does this include emergency call outs? | The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. Emergency calls will be worked until mitigated. |
| 2 | C.1.4.2 | The Government stresses the need for continuity in the workforce as essential. Will the Government confirm the personnel presently working on the Dugway BOSS contract are certified and qualified to meet the requirements of their positions for the followon contract? | Yes, the Government confirms the personnel presently working on the Dugway BOSS contract are certified and qualified to meet the requirements of their positions. |
| 3 | C.1.4.3.1 | Will the Government Clarify the requirement for a mission essential services plan addressing the curtailment of operations by the KO as it relates to DFARS Clause 252.237-7023 addressing the continuation of mission essential services during a crisis. Is it the Government’s intent to reduce or diminish essential service requirements and if so, what is the Government’s intent as it relates to the contractor performing these services in a crisis situation? | No, it is not the Government’s intent to reduce or diminish essential service requirements as it relates to the contractor performing these services in a crisis situations. The governments intent is to have the contractor support and work in completeing repairs and servicing this facilities in a crisis situation. |
| 4 | C.1.4.10 | Will the Government confirm the contractor is to provide maintenance service agreements and software updates required for this contract to the Government network? If so, is this a cost reimburseable item? | Yes, the Government confirm the contractor is to provide maintenance service agreements and software updates required for this contract to the Government network. The cost is reimbusrtable. |
| 5 | C.1.4.11 | Are the incumbent trades workers qualified at the journeyman level or higher? | Yes, the incumbent trades workers are qualified at the journeyman level or higher |
| 6 | C.1.4.11 | Is refresher training for certificationsand licenses, as well as associated fees, reimburseable as part of the contract cost? | No, refresher training for certificationsand licenses, as well as associated fees, are not reimburseable as part of the contract cost? |
| 7 | C.1.4.11.1.2 | Is it the Government’s intent to have the Alternate Project Manager (APM) position as a primary responsibility without any other job responsibilities? | No, the Alt PM may have other responsibilities if the prime PM is on site during the same time period. |
| 8 | C.1.4.11.2.2 | Will the Government provide the OPSEC Level II certification training or identify an acceptable class, and costs, where the training may be obtained within the Phase-in period of the contract. | Yes, the DES will provide OPSEC Level II certification training here at DPG. The next class is scheduled for August 2017 |
| 9 | C.1.4.11.2.2 | Please provide the number of hours required for OPSEC Level II certification training. | According to the DES training perssonal, the training lasts for 3-4 hours. |
| 10 | C.1.4.11.3.5 | Will the government reimburse the contractor for laundry services for Pest Control Uniforms? | No, the government reimburse the contractor for laundry services for Pest Control Uniforms. |
| 11 | C.1.4.11.3.4 | Are all employees required to have a CAC? | Yes, If not for the employees duties the CAC will enable all employees to enter onto DPG |
| 12 | C.1.6.2.1 | Please confirm EO 13423 was superceded by EO 13693 and that offerors should comply with EO 13693. | Yes, offerors shall comply with EO 13693. |
| 13 | C.1.6.2.6.1 | Are the dumpsters provided by the Contractor reimburseable as part of the contract. | Currently, all dumpster are part of a separate refuse contract. The BOSS contract does not include refuse or any other dumpster related responsibilities. |
| 14 | C.1.6.2.6.1 | Would the Government please clarify the difference between the dumpsters provided by the Contractor for construction-type debris generated through repairs and miscellaneous services from the dumpsters provided for other contractor generated wastes? | The refuse contractor will pick-up all the brown and blue trash cans placed at the curb each Thursday for dispolal at the DPG landfill. All contractor construction-type debris generated through repairs and miscellaneous services shall be placed in dumpsters and taken by the contractor to the DPG landfill |
| 15 | C.1.7.4.1 | Will the Government provide a copy of DPW Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) #64 Active Shooter Emergency Action Plan | Yes, the DES will provide a copy of the active shooter emergency action plan. |
| 16 | C.1.7.3.1 | Will the Government reimburse the contractor for costs associated with Personnel Security Clearances? | No, the Government will not reimburse the contractor for costs associated with Personnel Security Clearances |
| 17 | C.1.8.2 | Can the Government confirm the contractor will perform Accounting, Purchasing, and Supply transactions directly in GFEBS. If not, is the Contractor required to maintain a contractor-furnished MIS / CMMS? | Yes, the contractor will/shall perform Accounting, Purchasing, and Supply transactions directly in GFEBS. |
| 18 | C.1.8.3.2 | Are vehicle and equipment costs reimbursable to the contractor through the ODC CLINs, or is the contractor responsible for these costs on their own through the FFP portion of the contract? | No, vehicle and equipment costs are not reimbursable to the contractor through the ODC CLINs and the contractor is responsible for these costs on their own through the FFP portion of the contract. |
| 19 | C.1.8.3.2 | Will the government reimburse the contractor for internet services? | No, the government will not reimburse the contractor for internet services. |
| 20 | C.1.8.2 | It remains unclear how the contractor shall use GFEBS to track and monitor materials, etc when none of the material stock can be entered into GFEBS. Please advise on the process and whether the projected labor hours in L6 are adequate to meet this requirement. | Material stock can be entered in GFEBS. Material stock will be entered as shown in Government-provided GFEBS online training classes. |
| 21 | C.1.8.5.2 | Section C.1.8.5.2 states the Government will reimburse no more than $125 for safety boots. Will the Government reimburse for the PPE requirements of the CBA? | No, however the contractors employees will be reimburse the costs of one pair of prescription safety glasses, per C.1.8.5.1 |
| 22 | C.1.9.1 | The contractor shall maintain the utility mains to the point of service connection. Who maintains from that point inside unit? | The BOSS contractor shall be responsible from that point on and into the housing units themsevles. |
| 23 | C.3.3.3 | Are contractor provided vehicles reimburseable as part of the contract? | No, the contractor is not provided vehicles reimburseable as part of this contract. |
| 24 | Reference: PWS, Page 63, C.3.3.3 | Please clarify which CLIN the offeror shall capture their proposed vehicle fleet cost under? | No, the offeror shall not capture their proposed vehicle fleet cost under CLIN. |
| 25 | C.3.9.6 | Are the costs associated with the cleaning supplies for areas not performed by the custodial contractor reimburseable along with any labor costs? | Yes, costs associated with the cleaning supplies for areas not performed by the custodial contractor are reimburseable along with any labor costs. |
| 26 | C.4.1.4 | Are costs for materials and labor in maintaining CFE reimburseable as part of the contract? | No, costs for materials and labor in maintaining CFE are not reimburseable as part of the contract. |
| 27 | C.4.5 | Are the costs for calibration services cost reimburseable? Will that include the calibration of truck scales? | Truck scales are Government-owned. The calibration services of contractor furnished equipment is not a cost reimbursement as shown in the CPFF CLINS. |
| 28 | C.5 | Please confirm the Facility Engineering Planning and Estimating does not include preliminary estimates for IJO work. | Yes, the contractor will include preliminary estimates for IJO work. |
| 29 | C.5.1.6.4 | C.1.4.2. Work Schedule and Hours identifies normal workdays as Monday through Thursday except Federal holidays. Will the Government clarifiy the requirement for 24 hours per day, 7 day per week GFEBS data input requirement of this paragraph? Is this a real-time GFEBS data input requirement? | Yes, work control will have to be manned 24/7. It’s up to the contractor to propose a plan on how to accomplish. Refer to section C.5.2. Customer Service for further information on manning of the Work Reception and Customer Service Counter. |
| 30 | C.5.1.7 | Is it the expectation of the Government that the contractor have each DMO signed as accepted by the customer point of contact or other responsible party? If so, do the hours in Attachment L6 reflect the time to obtain signatures. | Yes, as part of the customer service feedback it is required to be provided back to the customers of DPW. Yes hours are reflected in the L6 documents for all CLINs identified for DMO preformance. How this is accomplished is up to the incoming BOSS contractor. |
| 31 | C.5.1.7.4 | Under TE-C-ISR the government lists C.5.1.7.4 under Army Housing Services. Is it the government’s intention that all DMO material be priced under CLIN X003? | No, All Army Family Housing materials, supplies and equipment prices will be captured under 414 A through 414 D. |
| 32 | C.5.1.7.6.4 | Can the contractor assume the labor hours associated with IJO’s are included in L6? | Yes, labor hours are included in the L6 under CLIN X009, X011, X013, X016, X018, X020. |
| 33 | C.5.1.10 | Does this requirement include personal property / non- gov. furnished items i.e. furniture, planters, pictures. Will the Contractor be responsible should damage occur to personal property/non-government furnished items? Is damage to personal property/non-governmental propoerty reimburseable? | Yes this include's personal property / non- gov. furnished items i.e. furniture, planters, pictures that have to be removed to preform maintenace and repair operations. Yes, if damage occurs to personal property/non-government furnished items is the responsiblity of the contractor and is not a reimburseable under this contract. |
| 34 | C.5.1.22.7 | What dictates when a PM sticker is applicable? | When the contractor performs preventive maintenance of Real Property installed equipment a PM sticker is required to be applied to the equipment being serviced. |
| 35 | C.5.1.22.7 | Is the PM sticker required to be removed prior to affixing a new one or does the sticker remain to validate the last PM? | The intent of the government is to have the most recent PM sticker affixed to the equipment, however, the DPW and the contractor may have discussions on this subject during the phase-in period. |
| 36 | C.5.1.22.7 | Please define ‘the immediate vicinity’. For example, a floor mounted transfer pump, is the expectation the PM sticker will be on the pump or piping? | It is the intent of the government to place the PM sticker on or as close to the equipment as possible. |
| 37 | C.5.2.1.3 and C.5.2.15 | Is it the government’s intention that the work reception center be physically staffed 24 hours a day? If so, can the government identify the labor categories and hours to perform this requirement? | No, The WCC shall be staffed during normal working hours. During non-working hours the Contractor shall man the WCC through which ever means they deem meets the contract requirements |
| 38 | C.5.2.1.7 | Section C.5.2.17 states the contractor must submit the daily log to the COR NLT 0700 Monday through Thursday IAW, however, Section C.6.036 states Non-Duty Trouble Calls are by 0730 Monday – Thursday. Please confirm what time the Government would like the daily log Monday through Thursday. | The Government would like to receive the daily logs for all Non-Duty Trouble Calls by 0730hrs on Monday – Thursday. |
| 39 | C.5.2.2.3 | Please define the term “Wholesale Maintenance” as it relates to maintenance and repair on real property facilities vacated by deployed soldiers. | The adjective definition of Wholesale Maintenance is intended to mean done on a large scale or can be extensive in nature. |
| 40 | C.5.2.3.2 | The government identifies C.5.2.3.2 in TE-C-ISR under CLIN X0005. Can the government identify the labor category proposed to Identify & Locate Underground DPW Owned Utilities in Attachment L6 under X0005? | The BOSS contractor may choose from the any of the listed labor categories, whom will preform these duties. |
| 41 | C.5.4 | Does this include trees damaged or destroyed from weather? | Yes, this include trees damaged or destroyed from weather |
| 42 | C.5.4 | C.5.4 states trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants damaged or destroyed shall be repaired or replaced with two (2) of the same plant of equal or better size and condition within five days. Will there be conditions i.e. frozen ground, heat of summer where the 5 day requirement can be extended for optimal new plant survival? | The intent of the government is to have the trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants damaged or destroyed replaced during the planting season which is discribed as late fall or in the early spring time. The government will not permit trees to be planted during the winter seasons. |
| 43 | C.5.4.1.1.1 | During the Site Visit Tour it was stated that West Wherry Housing was considered Semi-Improved grounds but watered. In TE-U it shows as Improved Grounds. Please confirm the technical exhibit is correct? | West Wherry Housing is considered improved grounds. Per TE-U |
| 44 | C.5.4.2, C.5.4.2.1 | TE-U English Village Improved Land Use, is referred to in C.5.4.1.1.1 Mowing Schedule, and encompasses all of English Village does this include all Occupied and Un-Occupied housing units (C.5.4.2 Edging Irrigated Areas)? | No, only Un-Occupied housing units in English Village will be mowed. The occupants are required to manitain their own yards which extends 50 feet out from the building. |
| 45 | C.5.4.3.6 | While on the Site Visit I noticed that the Fence Around Michael Army Airfield had sage brush up to the fence it looked as if they graded a path to install the fence and then placed the fence against the sage brush. Will this requirement only be required on the exsisting cleard areas? and if not will the Contractor be required to bring it up to contract standards? | The cleared areas around these facilities are intended for surety and safety reasons. It will be the BOSS contractors responsibility to kept these fenced areas free of tumble weeds and other foreign items. |
| 46 | C.5.4.4, C.5.4.5, C.5.4.5.1 | TE-U English Village Improved Land Use, is referred to in C.5.4.1.1.1 Mowing Schedule, and encompasses all of English Village does this include all Occupied and Un-Occupied Housing units (C.5.4.4Fertilization, C.5.4.5 Aeration/Dethatching and Sweeping )? | No, only Un-Occupied housing units in English Village will be mowed. The occupants are required to manitain their own yards which extends 50 feet out from the building. |
| 47 | C.5.4.9 | Will Pest Control efforts be required for the interior of structures? If so, will the structures be identified in a technical exhibit and at what degree of service will be required? | Yes, Pest Control efforts will be required for the interior of structures. No, there are no TE`s for this service, however DMO`s will be called in by those requiring pest control services. |
| 48 | C.5.4.9, C.5.4.9.6, C.5.4.9.6.2, C5.4.9.6.5, C.5.4.9.7 | TE-U English Village Improved Land Use, is referred to in C.5.4.1.1.1 Mowing Schedule, and encompasses all of English Village does this include all Occupied and Un-Occupied Housing units (C.5.4.9, Weed Control and Ornamental Pest Control, C.5.4.9.6.2 Broad-Leaved Weeds in Turf, C.5.4.9.6.5 Tree Spraying, C.5.4.9.7 Respons to Request)? | The intent of the government is to have the Un-Occupied Housing units and all common areas to receive Weed Control and Ornamental Pest Control, Broad-Leaved Weeds in Turf, Tree Spraying, and Response to DMO requests. |
| 49 | C.5.5.2.2.5 | TE-EE does not provide parking lots and or open storage areas. Will the Government identify where the parking lots and open storages are in TE-EE? | The parking lots are located in TE-DD, not TE-EE TE-EE which indicates Unpaved Roads |
| 50 | C.5.7.4.7 | TE-JJ identifies various generator PM's besides those in this paragraph. Are the requirements of this paragraph in addition to those identified in TE-JJ? | Yes, to these requirements in this paragraph in addition to those identified in TE-JJ |
| 51 | C.5.7.11.1 | What is the operational frequency of the microgrid? Are these hours reflected in Attachment L6? | The microgrid system is funded but not designed. No, the hours are not reflected in Attachment L6. |
| 52 | C.5.8.5.3 | Is the cost for the Independent water chemistry analysis included in the government’s reimbursable ODC costs? | No, the cost for the Independent water chemistry analysis is not included in the government’s reimbursable ODC costs(C.1.8.3.2) |
| 53 | C.5.8.2 | The Government identified daily boiler water testing for both attended and unattended boilers. Please define unattended boilers. Would the Government please confirm the testing requirements for all 78 boilers as paragraph C.5.8.5.3 specifies daily water chemistry testing and C.5.8.5.4 specifies bi-weekly testing. Does Attachment L6 include the hours required to complete boiler water testing for all boilers? | Unattended boilers are of a size and pressure that does not require attending, see TE-PP high pressure boilers. Requirements for the 78 boilers are as stated in paragraph C.5.8.5.3. Attachment L6 is an estimate of the requirements as shown in the PWS. |
| 54 | C.5.8.9.4.2 | Turn off compressors in all buildings from 15 September through 1 May. How is the heating system going to work if it requires compressed air to operate heating system with control air? | The contractor should propose as stated in PWS; however, an adjustment may be adjusted based on future needs. |
| 55 | C.5.8.14 | Will the Government provide training for contractor personnel to be TRIDIUM Headworks system integrator(s)? Will the Government confirm the TRIDIUM Headworks system is not a propriertary system preventing the contractor to perform maintenance on the system? | No, the government will not provide training for contractor personnel to be TRIDIUM Headworks system integrator(s). It is the offeror's responsibility to identify needs and propose accordingly. |
| 56 | C.5.8.14.4 | The PWS requirement states, "Maintain and operate the EMCS on a 24 hour continuous basis", does continuous operations require personnel staffing 24x7 to satisfy this maintenance and operation requirement? If so, are the hours for this requirement identified in Attachment L6, if show what labor category has been specified? | No, some of the EMCS system can be monitored remotely, however it will the responsibility of the contractor as to how this requirement is met. Yes, this requirement is identified in Attachment L6. The contractor may choose any of the listed labor categories of their choice while remaining compliant with the collective bargaining agreement. |
| 57 | C.5.8.15 | Are the costs for the VTS service included in Government reimbursable ODCs? | No, the costs for the VTS service are not included in Government reimbursable ODCs (C.1.8.3.2) |
| 58 | C.5.13.3.3 | Please clarify thebackflow certification requirement is for a Backflow Assembly Tester – Class II Backflow Technician in the State of Utah. | Yes, the backflow certification requirement is for a Backflow Assembly Tester – Class II Backflow Technician in the State of Utah. |
| 59 | C.5.3, C.5.3.6, C.5.3.6.1, C.5.3.6.2, C.5.3.6.3 | US Army Public Health Command Technical Information provides direction for real property interior clean-up. Please clarify the requirement for animal manure removal applies only to the interior of occupied facilities? | The government will have the contractor respond via Demand Maintenance Order to remove animal manure from Real Property locations that require this service in the interior or exterior. |
| 60 | C.5.4.1, C.5.4.1.1.1, C.5.4.1.1.2 | TE-U English Village Improved Land Use, is referred to in C.5.4.1.1.1 Mowing Schedule, and encompasses all of English Village does this include all Occupied and Un-Occupied Housing units (C.5.4.1.1 Mowing and Trimming)? | No, only Un-Occupied housing units in English Village will be mowed. The occupants are required to manitain their own yards which extends 50 feet out from the building. |
| 61 | C.5.4.6, C.5.4.6.6 | TE-U English Village Improved Land Use, is referred to in C.5.4.1.1.1 Mowing Schedule, and encompasses all of English Village does this include all Occupied and Un-Occupied Housing units (C.5.4.6.6 Hand Watering )? | No, only Un-Occupied housing units in English Village will be watered by hand if applicable. It is up to the contractor how this performance requirement will be met. |
| 62 | C.5.7.4.7 | Will the Government confirm the hours for manually testing over 100 generates IAW with paragraph are included in Attachment L6 labor hours? | Yes, the proposed/estimated hours for these services are captured in Attachment L6 |
| 63 | Reference: PWS, Page 85, C.5.2.1.3 | Please clarify if offerors are required to staff the customer service center 24/7/365? | Yes, the contractor determines how to accoplish the task. |
| 64 | Reference: PWS, Page 112. C.5.6.6 | Please provide the listing of GSA vehicles that the contractor is required to coordinate repairs for. | Per section C.3.3.3 Vehicle Fleet The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary vehicles (no General Services Administration (GSA) vehicles shall be provided to contractor for use on this contract) |
| 65 | Reference: PWS, Page 141, C.5.8.14.1 | Where is the main EMCS computer for monitoring located? | Currently the main EMCS computer for monitoring is located in B5474. |
| 66 | C.5.2.1 | Is the work reception and customer service counter the same as the service call center? | Yes |
| 67 | C.5.2.1.2 | Are requests received via telephone within five minutes of call placement required during normal working hours? | No, during normal business hours the contractor shall be required to answer all calls to the Work Control Center. |
| 68 | C.5.2.1.4 | Are the utility SCADA systems and Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) presently monitored/located at the service call center? | Yes, two Government computers will be furnished to the contractor. |
| 69 | C.5.2.1.5 | Is it the government’s intention that the work reception center be physically staffed 24 hours a day as part of the FFP CLIN X0005? If so, can the government identify the labor categories provided in L6 that will staff this requirement? | 24 hour coverage is required. The contractor will decide how it is staffed. |
| 70 | C.5.2.3 | How many digging permits are issued each year to military or commercial contractors? Who is responsible to make repairs should damage result when no current as-build’s or trace wires are available? | An estimate of 40-50 dig permits are issued annually. Standard industry practice is to not charge for utilities that are not properly marked. If damage occurs, the BOSS contractor is responsible for unknown site conditions. |
| 71 | C.5.3.1 | C.5.1.4 Concept of Operations provides a chart depicting the relationship between DPW and the Contractor. The Blue colored blocks are assumed to be DPW with Red being the contractor. This paragraph, C.5.3.1 says the authorized MIS program is a coporate tool. Is this corporate tool part of the Government Corporate Information Systems? If so, is this tool provided to the contractor to maintain current and accurate as required by paragraph C.5.3.1.2 MIS Data Current & Accurate? If so, how many seats are provided and is training also provided for the MIS system? | The Army has mandated that GFEBS, which is the MIS authorized system, be implemented at all IMCOM facilities. Training for GFEBS is online and contractor employees should be proficient in GFEBS. |
| 72 | C.5.3.1 | Is the authorized MIS system provided by the government? If so, what system is the government providing and how many seats is the government providing? | The Army has mandated that GFEBS as the MIS system, be implemented at all IMCOM facilities. Training for GFEBS is online and contractor employees should be proficient in GFEBS. |
| 73 | C.5.3.1 | Is the contractor responsible providing the authorized MIS system? If so, is the contractor responsible for the costs associated with this system through the FFP Portion of the contract? Are these costs reimbursable to the contractor under the ODC CLINS? If the system is reimbursable, how many seats does the government require? Is the contractor responsible for training the government on the system? | The authorized MIS system is GFEBS, which is provided by the Government. The training is on line at no cost to the contractor. |
| 74 | C.5.3.1 | Can the government provide a list of authorized MIS programs for the use on this contract? | The Army has mandated that GFEBS,which is Government provided, be implemented at all IMCOM facilities. Training for GFEBS is on line and BOSS contractor employees should be proficient in GFEBS. |
| 75 | C.5.4.3.4 | Ref. TE-W, Can maps be provided identifying facility number by location? | Yes, upon on contract award. |
| 76 | C.5.4.9.6.4 | Will the Government provide a map idenitifying the small arms and target ranges? | Yes, upon on contract award. |
| 77 | C.5.5.3.6 | Will the Government clarify who is responsible for idenitifying the trigger point for snow removal operations. Also, who determines when a drift or accumulations are significant? | The contractor is responsible for idenitifying the trigger point for snow removal operations the same is true for determining when a drift or accumulations are significant. |
| 78 | C.5.5.3.16 | Is there a storage facility for liquid de-icing material? Is there a preferred product? Is there an estimate of annual or per storm needs? | No. Contractors would need to provide a product for acceptance through the DPW-Environmental. No historical data exisits on this type of product. |
| 79 | C.5.5.3.16 | Liquid de-icing equipment is not listed in TE-8. Is the contractor responsible for providing this equipment? If so, is it reimbursable? | No de-icing product has been used on the installation. The contractors will need to ensure that any equipment used in the performance of this contract has KO's approval see Paragraph 4.1.,4.4. No, as this equipment will be used in the performance of snow and ice removal that is a fixed price contract requirement. |
| 80 | C.5.6 | Please clarify the equipment in TE-J that is to be made available for use by the Government or other support Contractor Personnel. What is the anticipated useage and how is this equipment to be transferred for use? Are maintenance and repair costs to be reimburseable and if so as part of which CLIN? | The equipment in TE-J is transferred to the contractor upon award. This maintenance and repair is not invoiced on the cost reimbursement CLIN. The contractor should propose and perform on the preventive maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty. |
| 81 | C.5.6.1 | Is it the Government’s intent for TE-J GFE to be repaired outside of the Governments Heavy Equipment Repair Facility on Dugway? Are the costs for repairs reimburseable? If not, what CLIN should contain the estimated cost for repairs? | No, all government equipment shall have a technical inspection performed annually and a technical inspection request will be initiated for transport to the Governments Heavy Equipment Repair Facility on Dugway. All other equipment will be maintained by the contractor. C.5.6.1 Repair vehicles and equipment per section C.5.6.1 Repair vehicles and equipment. C.3.3.2. Operation, Use, and Care. |
| 82 | C.5.6.1 | Would the Government identify the vehicle maintenance facility for use by the Contractor and the type and quantity of equipment for vehicle maintenance activities to include, but limited to: lifts, tire changing, etc.? If these items are not to be provided as GFE, are these costs reimburseable? | The repair facility is in Building 4357, which includes the equipment necessary to perform preventative maintenance. |
| 83 | C.5.6.1 | Is the government requiring the contractor to repair vehicles according to the priority response times? If so, can the government identify the labor category the government proposes in Attachment L6 to accomplish this? Under what CLIN are these hours to be accumulated? | Yes, as stated in C.5.6.1. The Government will not propose labor categories for the contract or the hours to be accumulated. Identification of deficiencies is the contractor's responsibilty but the contractor is not responsible for the repair. |
| 84 | C.5.6.6 | Paragraph C.3.3.3 Vehicles on page 63 states, “no General Services Administration (GSA) vehicles shall be provided to the contractor for use on this contract”; however, this paragraph requires the Contractor to coordinate repairs with commercial vendors for GSA vehicles provided by the Government. Please clarify whether GSA vehicles will be provided by the Government. | No, the contractor is not provided vehicle reimbursement as part of this contract Paragraph C.3.3.3; however at times, the contractor may be provided situational usage of a GSA vehicle in which it is required to perform pre, during, and post coordination checks. Coordination for repairs are not required. |
| 85 | C.5.7.1.2 | Are all areas supported by an uninterrupted power supply to ensure continuous power? | No |
| 86 | C.5.7.9.1 | Will the Government provide labor categories, hours, and qualitifcations required to perform this task as a part of L6? | No |
| 87 | C.5.8.7.1; C.5.8.7.2; and C.5.8.7.3 | The State of Utah does not require a boiler certification, will the Government confirm the incumbent employees have the requisite certifications and if not, will the government pay for the cost of certifications to include training and annual recertification requirements? | Yes. No, refresher training for certifications and licenses, as well as associated fees, are not reimbursable as part of the contract cost, unless specified in the contract. |
| 88 | C.5.8.9 | Will the government reimburse the contractor for refrigerant management software expenses? | This will not invoiced as a cost reimbursement item, this would be captured in the contractor's ODCs. |
| 89 | C.5.8.9.3 | Please confirm TE-UU identifies all exhaust and radon system locations. | Yes |
| 90 | C.5.8.11.1 | Please clarify if the Main Gate (5900) and APC2 (5785) are included in contract. They are not listed in TE-CCC. | See T-Q Real Property Facilities. |
| 91 | C.5.8.13.2 | Please confirm all cold storage is presently being monitored by EMCS. | Yes |
| 92 | C.5.9.2.4 | Will the government pay for the cost of certifications to include training and annual recertification requirements? | No |
| 93 | C.5.9.6.2 | Please confirm the contractor is only required to inspect government owned tanks listed in TE-KKK? | Yes |
| 94 | C.5.12.3 | Will Government confirm the grease traps in building 4545 does not need to be maintained. | The grease traps shall be maintained. |
| 95 | C.5.14.2.1 | Please confirm that only the 110 items in facility management material list in TE-VVV are the only materials to be provided in accordance with C.5.14.2.1. | Yes |
| 96 | C.5.5.2.1.9 | Would this be counterproductive, removing a de-icing granular material (salt) which as it breaks down becomes the primary ingredient of a liquid de-icing agent, Ref. in Sec. C.5.5.3.16? Also, Ref Sec. C.5.5.2.1.8 requires the application of water during street sweeping activities. Would the application of water during the winter months for street sweeping of granular de-icing material be required? | There will be no street sweeping conducted during the winter season. |
| 97 | Reference: Section L, page 152, paragraph 4.1 | Will the government consider extending the due date for proposals to afford offerors the ability to adequately digest information that will be addressed in the Q&A? | Yes, closing date is 7 April 2017, 4:00 p.m. |
| 98 | RFP Section L.6.1.1, TAB A, 153 | Please confirm the original copy of the cover letter is submitted within Volume I and can be inserted into a page protector to prevent punched holes. | Yes, Section L 6.1.1, The “original” copy shall be clearly marked under a separate cover and shall be provided without any punched holes." |
| 99 | Reference: Section L, page 155, paragraph 7.3.2.1 | Are resumes excluded from the page limitations on the Mission Capability Volume? | No, Section L.2.1.2 states, "Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate what is in the respective volume, which will not be counted in the page limits. In addition, the following will also not be counted in the maximum page limits: cover pages, tabs, cross-reference matrix, and glossaries." |
| 100 | Reference: Section L, Page 157, Paragraph L.7.3.3.4 | Please provide a template for the Crosswalk that the government requires for this section – also, will the 5 pages allowed for this crosswalk be excluded from the page limitation for this volume? | A template is not provided. Section L.7.3.3.4 states, "The Offeror shall describe and show the consistency between the technical (Mission Capability) and Cost volumes via a crosswalk." |
| 101 | Reference: Section L, page 158, paragraph 8.2.3.4 Client Authorization Letters | Is this a requirement simply for commercial customers, or are offerors required to submit these letters for government customers as well? | For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance. (Section L 8.2) |
| 102 | Reference: RFP, Page 161, 9.2.3 | Are Firm-Fixed subcontractors allowed to perform over 10% of the anticipated labor effort? | Yes |
| 103 | Reference: RFP, Page 162, 9.2.6.1 | Are Firm-Fixed subcontractor with 10% or more of the anticipated labor effort required to provide the same level of detail as the prime contractor? | Yes, as 9.2.6.1 states. "These Cost Proposal Instructions are applicable to subcontractors who are anticipated to have 10% or more of the anticipated labor effort. The Offeror is required to support subcontracts to the same level of detail and information as required from the prime Offeror." |
| 104 | Reference: Section M, Page 164, M.1.0.1 Basis for Award | Offerors’ past performance history will be evaluated on a basis significantly more important than cost/price considerations; however, cost/price will contribute substantially to the selection decision. No mention is made of how the Technical will be weighted in the Best Value analysis? Can the Government please clarify the weight of each of the Factors and Subfactors including Technical, Past Performance, and Price? | The offeror has to be technically acceptable to be considered for award as stated in M.1.0.1 , "Award will be made to the Offeror who presents a technically acceptable offer, and the best overall offer based upon an integrated assessment of Past Performance and Cost/Price. Under this best value source selection, technically acceptable Offerors’ past performance history will be evaluated on a basis significantly more important than cost/price considerations; however, cost/price will contribute substantially to the selection decision." |
| 105 | Attachment L6, X009 | Is it the government’s expectation that the meter reader labor category is to be construction position? | No, the base operation support services contract is primarily a service contract. |
| 106 | Attachment L6 | The governments mapping of labor categories is for BLS and SCA with 1 self-help clerk going to the CBA labor class. By virtue of this mapping, is it the government’s contention that the union labor classifications are not adequate for the positions and the contractor should price labor categories at the SCA wage rates? If not, will the Government provide mapping to the CBA labor classification in L6? If the CBA labor rates to be used, are covered wages and benefits are to be used for the base and all option periods for pricing purposes? | CBA labor categories should be used for all applicable positions. |
| 107 | Reference: Attachment 4 CBA | If a bidder prices SCA wages instead of CBA wages in order to win the competition, would that bidder, after award of the contract, be entitled to an equitable adjustment to raise the wages to the CBA levels? | CBA labor categories should be used for all applicable positions. |
| 108 | Reference: Attachment 4 CBA | The current CBAs expire during the life of the new contract. If a bidder prices SCA wages in the out years after expiration of the CBA, and that bidder wins the competition, is that bidder entitled to an upward equitable adjustment to the CBA wages after the new CBA is put into place? | CBA labor categories should be used for all applicable positions. |
| 109 | 1.8 – PRE-AWARD SURVEY | If proposing as a Joint Venture do all partners of the Joint Venture need to provide their DCAA contact? | Yes |
| 110 | 1.6 Security Requirements | Is a “SECRET” Facility Clearance required in order to be eligible to submit a proposal? | No. |
| 111 | 1.6 Security Requirements: | The amendment states an offeror must be able to perform at “Secret” Facility Clearance Level to be eligible for award. | Yes, the contractor must have the ability to obtain a "Secret" Clearance to b e eligible for award. |
| 112 | Reference DD Form 254 Security Form | Reference DD Form 254 Security Form. Must the Prime contractor have a current DD Form 254 approved or just the ability to obtain a SECRET Level clearance if awarded this project. | The contractor must have the ability to obtain a SECRET Level clearance if awarded this project. |
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