Refuse_Questions_and_Responses_20190307.pdf

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES:

Q1: In regard to Scale calibration, 5.9.1, 3.8 reference that the government is responsible, 5.9.3 says contractor. We assume the intent for the contractor to be responsible like is currently being performed.

A1: The contractor needs to keep track of the inspections and calibration and are responsible for charges. The government shall pay for any repairs that are necessary.

Q2: 5.3.10.6 says up to 75 cans, last year we took 187.

A2: PWS Section 5.3.10.6 has been revised to 150 8 CY.

Q3: Also there are quantities in Listed in Line Item 0002 of 1,284 and all subsequent years are listed as 7,700. We assume all should be 7,700. Should not matter as it as pass through per ton. I just wanted to make sure you had the right number for funding purposes.

A3: CLIN 0002 has been updated to read 7,700.

Q4: 5.3.10.6 Units Field Training. The contractor shall deliver as many as seventy five (75) 8 CY containers to locations within 15 miles of cantonment area to support units training in the field. This may occur as many as 10 times during the year. Is this the part of the 356 8 CY container count stated in 4.7 of the PWS or is this an additional 75 cans?

A4: No, they are not part of the 356 8 CY containers. PWS Section 4.7 has been revised to reflect the correct numbers located in Technical Exhibit 2A along with additional dumpster requirements.

Q5: 5.3.10.3 CST (R O T C ) . The contractor shall deliver as many as seventy five 8 CY containers to ROTC sites in the Fort Knox cantonment area such as at the repelling tower on Ninth Avenue, assembly areas and Tactical Training Bases, for approximately 150 days, during the months of June, July, and August. Is this part of the 356 8 CY count stated in 4.7 of the PWS or additional 75 8CY containers?

A5: No, they are not part of the 356 8 CY containers or the 75 8 CY (revised to 150 8 CY). PWS Section

4.7 has been revised to reflect the correct numbers located in Technical Exhibit 2A along with additional dumpster requirements.

Q6: 5.3.10.5 Yano Tank Range. The contractor shall deliver five 8 CY containers to the Yano Tank Range site, locatedat the southeast corner of Fort Knox near Lebanon Junction, for use throughout the contract period. The contractor shall collect refuse from this site on an on‐call basis approximately three times per month. The contractor shall wash these containers once per three‐month period in accordance with Paragraph 5.5.3.2. Is this part of the 356 8 CY containers stated in 4.7 of the PWS or is this additional 5 8 CY containers?

A6: Yes, they are part of the 356 (Revised to 335) 8 CY containers. PWS Section 4.7 has been revised to reflect the correct numbers reflected in Technical Exhibit 2A along with additional dumpster requirements. Yano Range has been revised to 5 8 CY dumpsters. This is shown to reflect the on‐call collection.

Q7: With this amount of equipment to do the work for the contract, will the government reconsider having a site visit and extent the proposal due date? We believe will be in the best interest for the government to do so, in order to receive the best proposals.

A7: There will not be a site visit for this requirement.

Q8: The government identifies the contract base year start date to be 01 April 2019, based on when we anticipate contract award (March 14th) that would only allow for an 17 day phase‐in period (11 business/work days). Will the government consider granting a 30‐day phase‐in period for this contract?

A8: There is no phase in period on this requirement. The awarded contractor is expected to begin full service on 1 April 2019.

Q9: If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract or task order number?

A9: Yes, there is an incumbent under contract W9124D‐14‐C‐0002.