B09_-_Amendment-0002_-_Attachment_1_-_RFI_Answers_SOL_140FC226R0016_-_PR_0044018652_0002.pdf
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- MA DIV OF REFUGE FIELD SUPPORT VC TO HQ
- Solicitation number
- 140FC226R0016
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Government Response document for a federal construction project managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Department of the Interior. The solicitation number is 140FC226R0016, PFI number 00440186652, and the project is titled "Eastern MA Conversion of VC to Headquarters Building" located at 680 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. The RFI was submitted to Contracting Officer Mr. Micah Holmes at Micah_Holmes@ios.doi.gov, with responses required by the solicitation submission deadline.
The RFI addresses eleven contractor questions covering key project conditions and requirements. Critical clarifications include: USFWS property will be removed prior to work commencement; the Government will not occupy the building during construction but may provide a temporary construction trailer; the contractor may use the adjacent employee parking lot for staging with potential USFWS needs to be discussed at the preconstruction meeting; web-based project management software is required; the Project Superintendent may perform the Quality Control Manager role if qualified; site enclosure fencing is optional at the contractor's discretion but the building must be secured after hours; a temporary office is provided for the contractor's use; the projected award date is October 20, 2026, with Notice to Proceed potentially issued in early Spring 2027; no hazardous materials are present in the building; and office equipment and furniture removal will occur before the notice to proceed date. An attendance log from the site visit is attached to the RFI.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Project Details: Department of the Interior
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Mr. Micah Holmes Micah_Holmes@ios.doi.gov Contracting Officer
Return all RFI’s by the solicitation submission deadline to Mr. Micah Holmes only at Micah_Holmes@ios.doi.gov. RFI’s received after the RFI deadline may not be entertained.
Contractor Details:
Company: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________________ POC Name/Title: ___________________________________________________________________
RFI No.: _______
Contractor Questions/Concerns:
mailto:Micah_Holmes@fws.gov
Government Response/Answers:
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| B11 - Attendance Log (Filled Out) |
Project Details: Solicitation Number: 140FC226R0016 PR Number: 0044018652 Project Title: Eastern MA Conversion of VC to Headquarters Building Project Location: 680 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
| Company: Open Market |
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| RFI No: ALL |
| Contractor QuestionsConcerns: 1. Please confirm and USFWS property will be removed from the building prior to start of work. |
2. Spec section 01 10 00 para 1.6.A. Please confirm if Gov't will occupy the building/adjacent outdoor area during construction. It is our understanding from the site visit that the building will not be occupied and in complete control of the contractor.
3. Will the contractor be permitted to utilize the employee parking lot immediately adjacent to the east side of the building for a staging area?
4. Spec section 01 31 00 para 1.9. Please confirm the Contractor must provide a web-based project management software for the project.
5. Spec section 01 40 00 para 1.7.B. Please confirm the Quality Control Manager must be a dedicated role and cannot also act as the Project Superintendent.
6. Spec section 01 50 00 para 3.4.D. Please confirm extents of site enclosure fencing required. Should entire perimeter of building be enclosed in fencing for the duration of the project?
7. Is a temporary office provided by the contractor for the contractor's use or the government's use a requirement for this project?
8. In reference to sub-factor 2, is there a projected award/NTP date to be used in preparation of the project schedule. Time of year is an important consideration when scheduling/sequencing work.
9. Is there expected to be any hazardous materials removal required on this project?
10. What is the date that the visitors center will be cleaned of office equipment and furniture?
11. Please provide the site visit sign in sheet.
Government ResponseAnswers: 1. Yes, the USFWS property will be removed from the building prior to start of work.
2. The Government will not be occupying the building during construction. The Government might provide a construction trailer on-site for are use as a temporary office but that has not been determined yet.
3. The contractor will be permitted to utilize the employee parking lot immediately adjacent to the east side of the building for a staging area. The USFWS may need a portion of this lot for temporary office and our employee parking. Additional staging area is available across the street from the site. This subject will be discussed during the preconstruction meeting.
4. Yes, the Contractor must provide a web-based project management software for the project.
5. The Project Superintendent can perform the Quality Control Manager roll provided they are qualified.
6. Site enclosure fencing is optional and may be installed at the Contractor’s discretion. However, the Contractor must ensure the building is fully secured during after-hours periods.
7. The temporary office is for the contractor's use.
8. Projected Award Date: 10/20/2026. However, there is no projected date for issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). As winter approaches, please entertain the possibility that an NTP may be issued following award through early Spring of 2027.
9. There are no known hazardous materials in the building.
10. After the project is awarded there will be a preconstruction meeting. During this meeting a notice to proceed date will be established between both parties. The office equipment and furniture will be removed before this date.
11. The attendance log is attached to this RFI.
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