RFQ_140L3922Q0111_Q_and_A_final_0001.docx

Questions and Answers final Solicitation number 140L3922Q0111 Sloan Canyon Business Plan

Below are the questions in response to this solicitation, and the answers provided.

1. What is the anticipated award date and what tasks/deliverables will need to be completed prior to the end of the calendar year 2022?

a. The award date will be between the date the solicitation closes on 09/20/2022 and 09/26/2022 at the latest. The award will be for a period of performance of 12 months. Each vendor is to include in their quote a tentative schedule for meeting all deliverables per the statement of work and solicitation provisions.

2. The BLM website provides multiple examples of Business Plans, is it fair to assume in our approach and budget that these are the format of the desired Business Plans?

a. There is a wide variety of examples online. The contractor must meet the guidelines outlined in the contractual request.

3. There are examples of financial analysis within Business Plans, is it fair to assume in our budget that this is standard level of analysis that is desired?

a. Yes, If the financial analysis meets the guidelines outlined in the contractual request.

4. Can BLM further elaborate on the requirement for SOCIAL and ECONOMIC Impacts?

a. This section describes customers who typically use Sloan Canyon recreation sites. Implementing and analyzing proposed fees and any increases at Sloan Canyon may have an economic impact on users. The social benefit to the visitor is more valuable than the economic cost. This section would analyze those potential impacts.

5. Public Outreach: Will BLM be providing POC’s for the Homeowners Associations within 3 miles, and also listing of Interest Groups and Schools?

a. BLM will not be providing those contacts.

6. Public Outreach: Pre-Development Visitor Survey: What are the BLM requirements that must be followed in regard to a Survey? Will there be a requirement for OMB approval?

a. The contractor and BLM will work together to develop a questionnaire in regard to Sloan Canyon. No OMB approval will be needed.

7. Public Outreach: Are BLM offices a possible option for public meeting locations?

a. There are no current facilities at Sloan Canyon, but BLM may have access to City facilities and/or libraries. The contractor shall, air on the side of caution, and plan to find locations.

8. Public Outreach: Can a budget include the costs of renting space if free space is not available?

a. Yes, the cost proposal should include a line item for rented space to meet the statement of work requirements if that is part of the technical approach.

9. Past Performance Requirement: If past performance is not withing the last five-year time period, should it be included?

a. Per the solicitation provisions, only past performance similar in type, complexity, and magnitude completed within the last five (5) years are to be submitted. If the date is outside of the past five years, ad vendor may request a “Neutral” past performance rating.

10. Site Visits: Do any of the project tasks (meetings and discussions) require in person meetings and or site visits, or will all meetings be done virtually/online?

a. BLM would require in person facilitation of public meetings, but all other meetings could be virtual.