Questions_Sanitary_Refuse_Solicitation_W911S717R0003.pdf

Questions Sanitary Refuse Solicitation W911S717R0003

1. In the Solicitation it states in PWS 4.3; Products: 4.3.1, 4.3.2 call for specific products or approved equal, but 4.3.3 Antifreeze Solution calls for Propylene Glycol (RV Type). But does not say or approved equal is there any other solution that is approved for winterization?

No. A Propylene Glycol (RV type) solution shall be used. You may choose any of the different brands available for use.

2. How do we submit our bid - i.e in closed packet or electronically.

Quotes will be accepted electronically or postage.

If your bid is submitted by mail or hand carried to the Contracting Office ensure you documents are in a closed (sealed) packet. The quotes will be accepted electronically, ensure all documents are attached: Solicitation with totals for each Line Item, any Amendments acknowledged.

3. Do we include the excel spread sheet that has cost break down in our packet?

Yes, provide Excel Spreadsheet with price breakdown of Quantity, Unit Price and Total completed with unit price and totals for the Base Year and all four (4) options.

4. On the Standard from 1449 exactly what boxes should I be concerned with?

Ensure quoted amount for each individual line item is provided, located on pages 3 through 6 of the solicitation (Form 1449). This includes the Base and all Four Options.

5. On page 30 of Solicitation if I have an active cage code sam registration would I need to do pages 30-31?

Provide check off responses to FAR Provision 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.

6. On the Service Contract Wage Determination, in my review I am assuming that the “assigned” wage rate would be $12.22 for 99730 – Refuse Collector. Am I interpreting this correctly? If not, which occupation code would it be?

Acknowledge the wage Occupation Code 99730 is $12.22 for the Pulaski County, Missouri area

7. On the Performance Work Statement (PWS), under Section 1.7 a Quality Plan is discussed.

For the submission of a response to this solicitation, are you envisioning including any information on this QP plan?

No. The Quality Control Plan would need to be submitted within 30 days after the contract is awarded or the notice to proceed is issued. You do not need to include the QCP with your response to this solicitation.

8. Under section 1.6.2 in the PWS, there is listed a Capability Statement (CS) that should be submitted with the proposal. Is there a certain format that you would like this CS? What key information do you want in this CS? I would assume this CS would also include information about equipment as listed in Section 4.2 of the PWS?

No, there is no certain format.

Key information to include in the capability statement would be:

- Information about the equipment you plan to use to execute the contract requirements

- A staffing plan to ensure that all schedules and requirements can be met

- A tentative collection schedule per section 1.6.2 and TE’s 2 thru 4

- A plan on how to handle the scheduled collections and additional requirements throughout the week per section 1.6.3

9. With question 6 in mind, what other documents are needed for this solicitation besides the

SF1449?

(a) Do you also want the Excel Spreadsheet showing the line item pricing? Yes.

Also see above previous question(s)

(b) Do you need any information about the Reps and certs if the contractor has an active CAGE code?

Yes

(c) And do you include a Capability Statement as discussed in three above?

Yes

10. Ultimately, how do you want the response submitted?

By mail or sent electronically prior to the solicitations due time on October 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm (Central Time). Any quotes received after this time shall not be accepted.