QA1 (Contractors questions with responses) 22FEB23.pdf
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This document provides details on a federal contract opportunity for heavy equipment rental services. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory intends to award multiple blanket purchase agreements of up to eight to qualified women-owned small businesses for heavy equipment rentals over a five-year period totaling $3,111,998. Services will include rental of equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and trucks on an as-needed basis for use at sites in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Offers must be submitted no later than February 28, 2023 to Janalyn Dement. Award will be made to up to eight offerors deemed technically acceptable based on their ability to meet requirements. The first call for rental equipment will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.
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The following questions and answers are provided for informational purposes only:
Question 1: Would you clarify if pricing is to be on a 28-day cycle vs 30-day for monthly rentals?
Answer: Monthly rentals are based on 4 weeks, which is 28 days.
Question 2: How will orders be placed and what payment methods will be used?
Answer: This will depend on the scope. If estimated less than 10k, GPC authorized individuals may place the order using a certified PR&C. If estimated greater than $10k but less than $25k, BPA authorized individuals will compete and place the order using a certified PR&C. If estimated greater than $25k, the KO will compete and issue a BPA Call.
Payment will always be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Net 15.
Question 3: Do you want equipment delivery and pick-up fees separated in the price proposal?
Answer: Yes, please see Pricing template.
Question 4: Is there a pricing template available for our use?
Answer: It is up to the offeror on how to propose; however a pricing template is provided for the BPA Call DOR.
Question 5: Does the base have fuel or will they require fuel from the contractor?
Answer: Please see revised Master DOR.
Question 6: Will the equipment be returned fully fueled?
Answer: Yes.
Question 7: What is the distance from Range 19 to ETF Ft. Polk, Louisiana?
Answer: 2 miles.
Question 8: What are the physical addresses of the two delivery points?
Answer: There is no physical address to provide for the ranges on base. Drivers must report to the large gravel parking lot outside of the Trucking Entrance at Ft. Polk, LA (address listed below) where the driver will contact and be met by one of the field POCs to be escorted out to the site:
Alligator Lake HWY 469
Ft. Polk, La 71459
Question 9: What are the base working hours?
Answer: 7AM-3PM – If deliveries are made after normal operating hours (holidays, weekends, after-hours), equipment can be dropped off outside of the gate only if coordinated with the lead field point of contact prior to delivery.
Question 10: Will the base provide their own trained operators for this equipment?
Answer: Yes, the Government will provide trained operators.
Question 11: How will the Government handle damage claims beyond normal wear and tear?
Answer: The contractor may request an equitable adjustment with supporting documentation.
Question 12: What does ETF mean?
Answer: ETF is ERDC Test Facility.
Question 13: Please confirm the first period of performance date.
Answer: The Period of Performance (POP) dates will be listed in each BPA Call DOR.
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