Questions_and_Answers_for_140A1619R0037_A-E_Services_for_Detention_Centers.docx

Questions and Answers for 140A1619R0037 A-E Services for Detention Centers

Q1. The solicitation states that 'Offerors are responsible for collecting and submitting past performance questionnaires with their final packages before the closing date of this synopsis', however, Attachment 5 (Past Performance Questionnaire) states that the Questionnaires should be returned to you. Can you please confirm whether clients should return the form to you, or whether we are to include copies of the form in our response?

A1. The Past Performance Questionnaire’s (PPQ) should be sent by your company to the firm they wish to evaluate their past performance. Once they are complete, the firm who filled out the PPQ should send them to me.

Q2. Is an SF330 form Part II required from all team members, or just the prime firm?

A2. Prime only.

Q3. Please confirm the location of Specialized Experience and Technical Competence within the proposal. Does this refer to example design projects submitted in SF330, Part I, Block F? Or are these to be included in SF330, Part I, Block H?

A3. Both Block F and H is acceptable.

Q4. After the initial 20% Schematic Design is complete, will the firm be allowed to complete the remainder of the project? Or will a new team be selected?

A4. This requirement is for a 20% design only. The successful firm awarded the 20% design (140A1619R0037) WILL NOT be precluded from submitting an offer for the subsequent design/build requirements.

Q5. The Solicitation states that these projects are 100% set-aside for Native American-owned SBE, does this also apply to all consultants, or just the Prime Firm? Please clarify.

A5. The 100% set-aside for ISBEE applies to the prime contractor.

Q6. Is there an anticipated project start date?

A6. The anticipated project start date is on or around October 2019.

Q7. For SOL 140A1619R0037 A-E Services for Detention Centers, for the provision of 20% Schematic Planning Documents for three adult detention centers for three Indian Affairs locations (Hopi, Mescalero and Blackfeet Adult Detention Centers), would the successful firm be precluded from the Design portion of the subsequent Design/Build phase for any of the three locations?

A7. The successful firm awarded the 20% design (140A1619R0037) WILL NOT be precluded from submitting an offer for the subsequent design/build requirements.