Sol_140L4324Q0169_Amd_0001.pdf

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140L4324Q0169 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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LHA

PORTLAND OR 97204

1220 SW 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor

BLM OR-ST OFC PROC MGMT BR(OR952)

08/07/20240001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/07/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received for the Medford

District Seasonal Housing Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

Period of Performance: 03/09/2025 to 03/08/2026

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Tiffany Eslinger

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

QUESTIONS RECEIVED FOR RFQ 140L43240169

1. Question: Is a monthly utility cap for gas/electric allowed (this would be for apartments/homes)?

Response: Utilities must be provided with no cap.

2. Question: Is twice weekly maid service needed for apartment/homes? I see it is listed for hotels.

Response: No maid service required for house-apartment.

3. Question: Please confirm if the initial lease term be for an entire year with a start date of 03/09/2025 even if the unit may be vacant?

Response: Initial lease term is for 1 year whether the unit(s) are occupied or vacant.

4. Question: If a lease break/cancellation is needed for any reason, will government pay for all fees associated with the lease break cancellation?

Response: The process to initiate a request for equitable adjustment (REA) can be followed.

5. Question: Regarding the table with unit price, is a breakdown needed of how many units/hotels are included? Are property names/hotels needed?

Response: Offerors must specify what their proposal consists of for evaluation of offers.

6. Question: It looks like the per diem in Medford is $107/night. Would the rate double if two (2) people are in a two (2) bedroom?

Response: Government per diem rates do not apply. This solicitation is for residential housing of employees not for lodging employees on official travel status.

7. Question: Is there an incumbent? If so, what is their names and the contract number?

Response: This solicitation is for seasonal housing for 2025 season. There are no incumbents at this time.

8. Question: If there is no incumbent, what is the budget for this solicitation?

Response: Cannot share the independent government estimate with offerors.

9. Question: Is there a Standard Form 1449 to sign and submit? If so, please can you attach it?

Response: There is no SF1449. This is a combined synopsis solicitation and the SF1449 is not used. In accordance with FAR 12.603(b) “When using the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure, the SF1449 is not used for issuing the solicitation”.

10. Question: Who was the prior incumbent and contract number?

Response: This is a new solicitation for seasonal housing. There is no prior contract.

11. Question: Is there a total value of the contract number and/or are you able to share the budget?

Response: Because there is no incumbent there is no past purchase history to share.

12. Question: What specific challenges has your agency encounter with the prior incumbent if applicable, and what improvements or solutions are you seeking?

Response: Because there is no incumbent there is no past purchase history to share.

13. Question: For House-apartment(s) that’s available does it need to include maid services for the seasonal employees?

Response: Maid service only required for hotel-motel accommodations.

14. Question: How long should the prospective contractor hold the price quote within the RFQ -- 30/60/90 days?

Response: a minimum of 30 days.

15. Question: What is the expected award month and/or date for this contract service?

Response: No later than September 5, 2024.

16. Question: Can occupants room up and have two occupants in each bedroom?

Response: No.

17. Question: If we are looking at a house the requirements state, NO WIFI just want to confirm that if we present a house, we do not need to include WIFI in the utilities package? Response: Wi-Fi does not need to be provided in house-apartments.

18. Question: The solicitation states that the contract will begin on 03/09/2025 houses/ apartments/hotels work on a 45 day out availability. Therefore, what's available today will not be available in seven months. Can we present an option but, if it's not available have a statement that a likewise option will be available at the price we provide?

Response: At commencement of period of performance accommodations must meet contract specifications and offeror’s proposal that was submitted and approved.

19. Question: With the actual project being so far in advanced when do you think the solicitation will be awarded? Will there be ample time to find a likewise solution?

Response: Anticipated award is no later than September 5, 2024.

20. Question: Does the requirement and BLM Office require the units to be furnished or unfurnished? As this will change the proposal amount. It says furnished, but what does that entail to meet the requirement/solicitation?

Response: Statement of Work C.2.2 states furnished. Intention is for unit to be generally furnished and livable without the need for tenants to provide any furniture or appliances.