Pre Bid Questions W912D023R0008 Answers 08 28 2023.docx
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This document provides answers to pre-bid questions for federal contract solicitation W912D0-23-R-0008 for oil water separator services in Alaska. The solicitation seeks contractors to provide operation, maintenance, and repair of oil water separators and associated equipment at various locations. Services include cleaning separators and disposal of collected waste, sampling and analysis of separator contents, pump replacement, and maintenance of operation and maintenance manuals. The hazardous waste consolidation facility will provide containers, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste, while contractors are responsible for non-hazardous waste removal and disposal. Sampling requires a full TCLP analysis initially and on subsequent cleanings if initially hazardous. Contractors must select an approved lab within 10 days. The government will not provide office space, digital operation and maintenance manuals, or snow/ice removal. Pricing details or histories were not provided.
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W912D023R0008 Oil Water Separator (OWS) - 08/28/23 Pre Bid RFI Solicitation Questions and Answers
1. Reference CLIN 0018, Sampling and Analysis – Contractor Pricing Sheet What specific analysis is required for each media (sludge/sediment, oil, water) in CLIN 0018 for sampling?
Answer: Sampling: Full TCLP, if waste stream results come back hazardous, the same location will need to be sampled again the next time that OWS needs cleaned/serviced to verify if it will remain a Hazardous Waste and profiled accordingly.
Contractor shall submit a letter to the COR within ten (10) days of contract start date on the selected lab for approval by DPW Environmental.
2. Reference CLIN 0016, Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal – Contractor Pricing Sheet Is it possible to verify if the FWA Haz waste facility, as the generator, will continue to provide drums, pick up waste, manage waste with labels, profiling, manifesting, and transportation to the disposal facility for CLIN 0016 (Haz waste, drums)?
Answer: Contractor shall be responsible for containers, removal, transportation and disposal of non-hazardous waste. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of the waste at a suitable location chosen by the Contractor, provided said location meets all appropriate specifications and regulations regarding the disposal of non-hazardous materials. Installations Hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility (HWCF) shall be responsible to issue properly labeled containers, pick up Hazardous Waste at location being serviced, process waste at HWCF, profile waste for disposal and disposal of Hazardous Waste within 90 days. OWS Contractor will still be responsible to provide sample results to assist with waste profile prior to container/waste removal.
Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Manifests will be signed by the installations delegated authorities-DPW Environmental after sample results are reviewed (1 day notice).
3. Reference CLIN 0020, Pump Replacement – Contractor Pricing Sheet Can a lump sum not-to-exceed (NTE) amount be provided for CLIN 0020, considering the absence of specifications regarding the assumed cost for each pump replacement, as each system is unique?
Answer: TBD - No Quote
4. PWS 8.7.2 - Hazardous Waste - Can the Government verify if the Ft Wainwright Hazardous Waste Center will be providing drums or other containers, picking up waste at the OWS building and providing transportation and disposal of waste. Please provide a description of services being provided by the Hazardous Waste Center.
Answer: Contractor shall be responsible for containers, removal, transportation and disposal of non-hazardous waste. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of the waste at a suitable location chosen by the Contractor, provided said location meets all appropriate specifications and regulations regarding the disposal of non-hazardous materials.
Installations Hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility (HWCF) shall be responsible to issue properly labeled containers, pick up Hazardous Waste at location being serviced, process waste at HWCF, profile waste for disposal and disposal of Hazardous Waste within 90 days. OWS Contractor will still be responsible to provide sample results to assist with waste profile prior to container/waste removal.
Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Manifests will be signed by the installations delegated authorities-DPW Environmental after sample results are reviewed (1 day notice).
5. PWS 8.7 - Sampling and Analysis - Can the Government provide a list of laboratory analysis required for each media (oil, water, sludge and sediment) to be sampled? Please verify sampling if it is required annually.
Answer: Sampling: Full TCLP, if waste stream results come back hazardous, the same location will need to be sampled again the next time that OWS needs cleaned/serviced to verify if it will remain a Hazardous Waste and profiled accordingly.
Contractor shall submit a letter to the COR within ten (10) days of contract start date on the selected lab for approval by DPW Environmental.
6. PWS 8.14 – Over and Above Work - Can the Government provide specifics for pump replacements or the specifications for costing pumps? Would the Government consider a flat not to exceed line item for pump replacements since each system's pump configurations may be different?
Answer: TBD - No Quote
7. PWS 2.4.3 (.1.2.3) – Contractor Key Personnel – Since personal must be on-site daily during normal duty hours, will a government furnished space be available for contract office use?
Answer: No
8. PWS 2.8 – Updating O&M Manuals - Will digital O&M manuals be available for review before solicitation submittal?
Answer: No
9. PWS 1.3 – Climatic Conditions - Is the contactor responsible for removing snow and ice to gain access to outdoor OWS/Pumps?
Answer: No
10. PWS 2.6.3 – Materials – Will the government please provide the average cost of contractor provided materials for the last 5 years?
Answer: No
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