Question_and_Answer_4.docx

Question and Answer 4

Question: The solicitation due date states 12:00AM June 05, 2017. Did you mean 12:00 PM June 05, 2017?

Answer: No, this is correct, Midnight on the 5th of June.

Question: Reference PWS Paragraph 1.4.3: The paragraph states the hours of operation for services. Please confirm that the Contractor is not required to backfill positions when an employee is sick or on vacation.

Answer: The contractor will not be required to backfill positions when an employee is sick or on vacation.

Question: Reference PWS Paragraph 3.2: The paragraph states “Materials: Expendable supplies and steel toe boots”. Please confirm our understanding of the Government’s intent to provide steel toe boots to Contractor employees for use in performance of solicited services.

Answer: Yes, steel toe boots and all PPE required for the position will be provided by the Government

Question: Reference PWS Paragraph 3.2: The paragraph states “Materials: Expendable supplies and steel toe boots”. Please confirm our understanding of the Government’s intent to provide other personal protective equipment (PPE) to Contractor employees for use in performance of solicited services.

Answer: All PPE required for the position will be provided by the Government

Question: For the Travel CLIN it shows as estimated costs- Will you provide a “plug” number to be inserted in their response so that all bidders have the same value?

Answer: No, no value needs to go on the travel CLIN as this will be billed at cost with a paid receipt.