Questions and Answers

Questions:

HAZWOPER:

Q: Will the Government accept current HAZWOPER certificates for all assigned personnel submitted before the first quarterly service visit, with the quote naming those personnel and their scheduled training dates? Or must the certificates be in hand at the quote deadline? A: Yes, certifications must be in hand at quote deadline, per Solicitation Instructions to Vendors pg14 para 5 d.
Q: Would an abatement contractor's lead abatement certification and Alabama SafeState lead certification be acceptable in place of HAZWOPER certification? A: No
Q: Which HAZWOPER training level is required: 40-hour, 24-hour, or 8-hour refresher? A:40 Hour
Q: The solicitation requires personnel handling hazardous materials to possess current HAZWOPER certifications under 29 CFR 1910.120, with certifications submitted as part of the quotation.
Could you please clarify:
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Whether current HAZWOPER certifications must be submitted with the initial quotation or may be provided before the first service visit.

A: HAZWOPER Certifications must be submitted at time of quote per Solicitation Instructions to Vendors pg14 para 5 d.
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The specific level of HAZWOPER training required for personnel performing the cleaning and maintenance services.

Q: The solicitation requires HAZWOPER certifications with the quotation. Would the Government accept personnel who complete the necessary certification before performance begins, or must current certificates accompany the initial quotation? Please also confirm the required level of HAZWOPER training.
A: HAZWOPER Certifications must be submitted at time of quote per Solicitation Instructions to Vendors pg14 para 5 d.
Hazardous Waste:
Q: The Statement of Work requires the contractor to collect and package hazardous waste in properly labeled UN-rated steel drums and coordinate with the Maxwell Environmental Office for final inspection and processing.

Could you please confirm whether the government will assume responsibility for transportation and final disposal of the containerized waste after inspection, or whether the contractor must include these services in its quotation?
A: confirmed the Government will assume responsibility. Coordination is done by the 42 SFS. Preference is to place used filters into UN-rated bulk bags. UR-rated steel drums to be used for collected dust/debris from range cleaning
Q: After the contractor collects and packages hazardous waste in UN-rated steel drums and coordinates inspection with the Maxwell Environmental Office, will the Government assume