Compilation-Questions_and_Answers_Land_surveying_contract.pdf

Questions and Answers Land surveying contract

a) Can we team with other firms for the submittal? Yes

b) Can we hire sub-firms to work under us after the contract is won? Yes all sub-contractors will need to be properly identified with an SF 1413

c) Must submittals include all subs? Yes

1. What is the submittal format? Shall be defined with the specific task order after award.

a) And what requirements will the submittal need? Shall be defined with the specific task order after award.

b) Will a RFQ or RFP be provided? The RFP is the solicitation for the IDIQ contract. Either method can be used for a task order.

c) Will the submittal due date be extended since “Section K” was not provided?

2-week extension

2. Will there be any local government involvement or is this strictly a federal project?

Strictly Federal project

3. Do sub-consultants need to be SBEs or can they be larger firms? Subs can be whomever as long as the prime adheres to the Limitation on Subcontracting clause 52.219-14

d) What will be the frequency of payment of the submitted invoice? Shall be defined with the specific task order after award.

e) The question is because the project is one of full-time basis and the content of the tasks is unknown. Shall be defined with the specific task order after award.

a) The cost of the Certified Letters of Intent to Survey to notify the adjoining’s properties owners will be consider in hourly rates quotes or will be consider Optional Services “Additional Research”?

The total cost (materials, postage, personnel time, etc.) for notifying adjoining property owners via Certified Letter should be considered under “Optional Services: Administrative Office Time”.

4. What will happen in cases that cannot contact the adjoining’s properties owners.

The COR will make the determination on how to proceed.

5. The costs of publication of edict in the newspaper to notify the adjoining’s properties owners will be consider Optional Services “Additional Research”?

Since we only require a Certified Letter to be sent to adjoining property owners in a known contested boundary line, and C.205 (a) does not specify how to notify in other, non-contested boundary line cases, it is up to the contractor to determine how best to notify owners. As to how to quote these actions, if notifying via newspaper, it should be considered as “Administrative Office Time”. If notifying via door to door, in person, letter on the door, or other field going means, consider them depending on who is responsible for notification and quote accordingly (survey crew or land surveyor).

6. Line 12 of Solicitation Form, what does it means by Discount Terms? Not applicable

7. Line 17, what it means by Code and Facility Code? Shall be completed at time of contract award.

8. Do we need to include sample projects copies for your reference and evaluation, and/or Company Profile? Yes. Provide as much information as necessary for evaluation per Section 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items, Page 97.

9. Do we need bonding for the solicitation on reference (El Yunque National Forest Landline Surveying and Marking)? Performance and Payment Bonds are not required.