Technical Questions and Answers for SF 1449 W9124R20Q0024.pdf

Technical Questions and Answers for the latrines solicitation W9124R20Q0024. Questions received have not been altered in anyway.

Q1.

Will Yuma proving grounds provide a Arizona form 5000 tax exempt form as they have in the previous contract?

A1: Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) is a tax on the vendor for the privilege of doing business in the state of Arizona. The offerors are required to include prices in the offer that account for the TPT.

Q2.

In the PWS 5.7 amount of toilet paper required per service is not defined can you please specify 2, 3, 4?

rolls of toilet paper req. per service.

A2: Weekly demand will vary by location. Typical locations use 2-3 rolls per week.

Q3.

on schedule B area cib 5005 west test area septic tank was eliminated from the quarterly pumping schedule 2 years ago the building is abandon. [Please provide a response on whether the quarterly pumping is required]

A3: Currently no pumping required

Q4.

Can we still dump on site?

A4: Yes LAAF dump station

Q5.

Will you allow us some space for a yard where we can park trucks and inventory?

A5: No government facility is available at this time.

Q6.

Can you send me over a copy of the YPG map and mileage information?

A6: Maps are not available. Maps are For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Q7.

What is the current speed limit? Most roads are still gravel correct?

A7: Speed limits vary from 25-45 mph.

Q8.

We went through a Lot of tires servicing the base in prior years. Do you have a service time that is better for our Team?

A8: Service is per the PWS. No other times are available.

Q9.

In the past we could be held up by a live fire event for up to an hour, I would like to avoid this as it adds to our cost. [Even though this is not a question, please address the concern of delays due to testing.]

A9: This hindrance is the responsibility of the contactor

Q10.

5.7 of the PWS. say replenish toilets with enough toilet paper to last 1week. Can you please specify number of rolls of toilet paper you would like per service. Industry standards are 2 rolls per service.

Please keep in mind that toilets are meant to be pumped out when the toilet paper is gone and just adding extra toilet paper will result in dirty toilets. In my experience you could get 3 rolls per service without an issue. I feel that leaving as is is not fair to the contractor. It leaves the door open for an endless supply of toilet paper without servicing the toilet.

A10: Weekly demand will vary by location. Typical locations use 2-3 rolls per week.

Q11. Eligible to receive?

A1: Not enough information to answer.

Q12.

I see hub zone small business set aside. Do we have to be a certified hub zone small business before we can bid on this?

A12: This requirement is for eligible 100% Small Business set aside. No Hub zone. Reference in the CSS posted Attachment 3 SF 1449 0003.

Q13.

In the performance work statement 5.7 the clause states each toilet service shall include enough toilet paper to last a week. Can you please define the number of rolls required per service?

A13: Weekly demand will vary by location. Typical locations use 2-3 rolls per week.

Q14.

Dump site (same location and operating hours as when we last provided services in 2015;

A14: Yes, LAAF Dump station

Q15.

The onsite space for a storage to be used for pumper truck and portable unit storage. Where could we locate and could we put up temporary fence for compound?

A15: No government facility is available at this time.

Q16.

Current YPG map, mileage... (has there been any NEW locations developed over the past 5 years that we may not be familiar with?

A16: No Map available. Any new locations are listed in the Tech exhibits.

Q17.

Any new reporting requirements (i.e. Section 1.3 requires Daily delivery & pick up logs, and pumping schedule for weekly monthly and qtr. locations as well as complete contract manpower reporting) please provide examples of these requirements and confirm these can be submitted electronically;

A17: Documents can be submitted electronically.

Q18.

Confirm that the Quality Control Program, Health & Safety Plan and the Preventive Maintenance Plan we had provided under our previous contract is acceptable under section 1.6.6, 1.67 & 1.68, respectively;

A18: Unable to confirm the QCP. Follow the requirements of section 1.6.6, 1.67 & 1.68, respectively;

Q19.

Given the recent COVID 19 pandemic, has YPG implemented any additional requirements and or operating procedures that we will need to consider in developing or fee structure?

A19: No