Attachment_III-Sol_140F0221Q0041_PHE_Questions_0003.pdf

Solicitation 140F0221Q0041 – Questions from Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc. (PHE)

• Wil the government be making one or four awards? Section B2 indicates one (1) single award Blanket Purchas Agreement (BPA) will be made, but Section M indicates four (4) awards will be made.

A: The government will award to one (1) single awardee

• Will the government accept existing CPARS or Past Performance Questionnaires prepared for other efforts if a client is not available to complete the Past Performance Survey form provided on p48?

A: Yes, the government will accept existing CPARS or Past Performance Questionnaires.

• Will the government accept Past Performance Survey submittals from a subcontractor?

• A: Yes, the government will accept Past Performance Survey via Subcontractor.

• Does the government desire submittal of project descriptions?

A: If you have SPCC plan, submit a sample. No submittal is required

• Considering the limited period of time between when responses to questions will be posted and the RFP submittal deadline, will the government consider extending the proposal submittal deadline? Responses to questions will affect the contents of our submission.

A: RFP will be extended. Amendment#0003 will be issued.

• Please confirm there is no page limit for Factor 1 Technical knowledge, subfactor 1-Project Work Plan. The responses to questions dated August 2, 2021 stated the contractor should “Refer to Section M3 via RFQ” although no page limit is specified for this section.

A: 3 pages single sided will be sufficed. Disregard language: Any pages beyond the 3 page limit will not be evaluated.

• Section I.8, Contractor Checklist includes the question “Have you submitted a complete Quality Control Plan (QCP)?” Should the contractor assume a complete QCP should be included in the Factor 1 Technical knowledge, subfactor 1-Project Work Plan submittal?

A: No, do not submit QCP. Disregard the QCP Section.

• Is this RFP a re-compete of an existing contract?

A: No, RFP is not a re-compete requirement of an existing contract.

• Can the government clarify the responsibilities of the Site Superintendent?

A: Your Company is responsible to provide a professional staff that is capable of performing the oil task. The government will not pay for a Site Superintendent.

• Page 46 states “The page limit for the Project Manager Submittal is 3 pages single sided.

Any pages beyond the 3 page limit will not be evaluated”. Please confirm what this page limit requirement applies to or if this was an error.

A: 3 pages single sided is preferably. Disregard language: Any pages beyond the 3 page limit will not be evaluated”.