Amendment_1_-_Q_and_A_0001.pdf

Design-Build Services North Flume Replacement Questions in Response to the Solicitation

Solicitation NO. 140FGA26R0001 Amendment #1

Question 1: Noted that FAR 52.228-5 (Insurance - Work on a Government Installation) is incorporated by reference; however, I did not see specific insurance coverage types or minimum limits identified in the solicitation documents. Please advise on the required insurance coverages and the minimum limits applicable to this solicitation.

Answer: The following clause is hereby incorporated into this solicitation and also the contract once executed:

1428.301 Liability Insurance - Department of the Interior (JUL 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$500,000 each person*

$500,000 each occurrence*

$500,000 property damage*

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

*These amounts to be set by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

Question 2: If we don't have a CPARS for one of our projects but we do have an existing PPQ, is it OK to use that rather than get a new one? If we don't have either, is there a PPQ form you would like us to use?

Answer: Please refer to page 47 of the solicitation under L.2.1.2. Submit CPARS evaluations for projects completed or a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) completed by client with up-to-date contact information. No standard form for the PPQ, however, the form must be completed by offerors client with up-to-date contact information. Separate from the CPARS/ PPQ

Design-Build Services North Flume Replacement Questions in Response to the Solicitation

Solicitation NO. 140FGA26R0001 Amendment #1 submission requirement, offerors must also submit the information as outlined in the solicitation in section L.2.1.2 for Evaluation Factor 1, Recent Relevant Experience.

Question 3: If known, what is the expected start date for construction?

Answer: Refer to the solicitation on page 3. The aimed period of performance start date is April 20, 2026, however, please note since this is a design-build project the start date for the construction phase is unknown at this time and dependent on when the design is %100 fully approved. Refer to the SOW on page 1 which says the following: "The overall period of performance is 18 months. Design and permitting phase shall be completed and approved within six (6) months from NTP. Construction/build phase shall be completed within twelve (12) months from completion and acceptance of design phase."