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1305M327Q0023 Detroit Snow Removal Services Q&A
1. The SOW describes snow plowing and sidewalk clearing but does not explicitly address off-site snow hauling. Could you please clarify:
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Is off-site snow hauling and disposal required under any circumstances, including when on-site storage areas become full?
o Never been an issue and have never had snow hauled away, and we have had some harsh winters in the past 10-12 years. During the most active winters, we may lose a parking spot or two due to the snow piles, but that also has never been an issue.

If hauling is required, should that cost be included in the fixed monthly and annual prices?
o Never been an issue and have never had snow hauled away, and we have had some harsh winters in the past 10-12 years. During the most active winters, we may lose a parking spot or two due to the snow piles, but that also has never been an issue.
Will the Government consider the past experience of a proposed subcontractor who will perform the snow removal work in evaluating the Past Experience factor? a. Past Performance of the Prime and specific Subcontractor may be considered- show whom has the experience
Should monthly pricing be quoted as 12 equal monthly payments per year, or only for the winter months when service is performed?
a. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation has been updated with a pricing schedule to reflect requested pricing on a per removal basis, utilizing an estimate of average snow removal incidences annually, during the winter months when service is performed. The POP is annual due to the unknown actual dates of future snowfall. Invoicing and payment will be for actual services provided monthly, at the quoted FFP rates.
Will contractor personnel require PIV credentialing or escorted access under 52.204-9? a. We have never had PIV credentialing for our snow contractors in the past. There is a contractor sign in log book at the front door, and there are two gate access points that WFO Detroit staff will have to ensure are unlocked for service.
Since this is a firm-fixed price contract, if we quote $1,000.00 a month but it only snows three times, will that month still be $1,000.00 charged to the government? a. See answer for question # 3.
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May snow be piled in designated areas on-site? If so, where? Yes. Traditionally, the two corners on the edge of the parking lot (pile/plow to grass areas first) away from the WFO building, on the east side of the