RFP_Amendment_Letter_3_Q_A_0003.pdf

NR MATOC RFP 140P1422R0002 - Amendment 3 Q&A, 4May2023

1. Please confirm the “Dormitory” location is not to be included in this SEED PROJECT proposal.

(note: during site walk, NPS representative stated the “Mess Hall” building was included and the “Dormitory” was not to be included.)

• The only building included in this requirement is the YCC Mess Hall.

2. Please confirm asbestos testing will be performed and test results published prior to proposals being due.

• Asbestos testing was performed 04/25/2023. The Limited Asbestos Sampling Report is attached to Amendment 3. The only testing that came back positive is the flooring. This project will not require any flooring work. See attached Limited Asbestos Sampling Report, Attachment J6 SEED TO SOW - Revised 2May2023, MATOC RFP Bid Schedule Revised 4May2023, and Attachment J10 Seed TO RFP Form - Revised 4May2023. Attachment J6 SEED TO SOW - Revised 2May2023, MATOC RFP Bid Schedule Revised 4May2023, and Attachment J10 Seed TO RFP Form - Revised 4May2023 removes all the requirements for asbestos testing, removal. The requirements for demoing the heated pipe insulation have been removed. These items tested negative, due to that NPS has elected to remove this work from the scope.

3. Please provide new asbestos testing scope of work and abatement scope of work once test results are published.

• See answer to question #2.

4. Please confirm final wipe sampling is to be included in the proposal once asbestos test results are provided.

• See answer to question #2.

5. Please provide specifications on the 2x2 ceiling tiles to be installed.

• Water Repellent, Soil Resistance, Scratch Resistance, Washability Smooth tiles are acceptable (Kitchen Zone all areas with drop panel ceilings)

6. Please confirm drop ceiling height is to stay at existing elevation.

• The ceiling height will stay the same and the materials will remain the same.

7. Please provide specifications on the LED light fixtures to be installed.

• Please see the SCOPE for lighting requirements.

8. Please provide any badging / security requirements for accessing the site.

• No badging is required for this job. The park will provide red contractor gate passes for the duration of the contract.

9. Is it possible that another site visit can be scheduled since the response date has been extended to the end of the month?

• The park is going to offer a second site visit on 5/9/2023 at 1:00 pm. Please RSVP to marcia_fox@nps.gov and randy_froelich@nps.gov by Friday, 5/5/2023 if you will be attending. Meet at 22 Stable Street Yellowstone WY 82190

10. In the solicitation, Section L page 66 states solicitation requirements including resumes for the Senior PM, PM, QCM, and Safety Officer. However, Section M Factor 3 page 83 states “The offeror's proposed key personnel for this project (Project Manager, Superintendent and Quality Control Supervisor) qualifications, training and experience will be evaluated to determine if the proposed key personnel have the necessary skills and experience for successfully completing the proposed project.” Please clarify the key personnel resume requirements concerning the Senior PM and Superintendent.

• Section L is correct: Senior PM, PM, QCM, and Safety Officer. Section M FACTOR 3 – Construction Team / Key Personnel and Staffing is here by corrected to say, The offeror's proposed key personnel for this project (Senior Project Manager, mailto:marcia_fox@nps.gov

Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, and Safety Officer) qualifications, training and experience will be evaluated to determine if the proposed key personnel have the necessary skills and experience for successfully completing the proposed project.

11. Per page 65 of the solicitation, Technical Factor 1 of Volume I is the be limited to 30 pages and Technical Factor 2 of Volume I is to be limited to 10 pages. Is there a page limit for Technical Factors 3, 4, and 5 of Volume I? Is there an overall page limit for Volume I?

• There is no page limit for Factor 3, 4, or 5.

• There is no overall page limit for Volume I.

12. Does Technical Factor 1 of Volume I need to be inclusive of all MATOC projects or Seed Project Specific? (RFP p. 64 D,3,a)

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

13. (Technical Factor 1) Is the Quality Control to be seed project specific or inclusive for all MATOC projects?

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

14. (Technical Factor 1) Is the Project Management to be seed project specific or inclusive for all MATOC projects?

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

15. (Technical Factor 1) Is Subcontractor Management to be seed project specific or inclusive for all MATOC projects?

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

16. (Technical Factor 1) Is the Schedule to be seed project specific or inclusive for all MATOC projects?

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

17. (Technical Factor 1) Is the Remote / Isolated Project Locations to be seed project specific or inclusive for all MATOC projects?

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

18. (Technical Factor 1) Is Safety & Security to be seed project specific or inclusive for all MATOC projects?

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

19. (Technical Factor 1) Is Sustainability and Green Building to be seed project specific or inclusive for all MATOC projects?

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

20. (Technical Factor 1) Is Customer Service to be seed project specific or inclusive for all MATOC projects?

• Plans should be specific to this contract and task orders.

21. Can you provide photos of the building exterior, interior (throughout), fire riser, fire alarm panel

(including the name of the fire alarm system in the building), …

• We can provide pictures when the building is not being used by young children (YCC), we do not have access to the building when it is being used. Any pictures made available will be issued on subsequent amendments.

22. Does the fire alarm system need to be replaced?

• No

23. Will the building be occupied during this work?

• No

24. Where will the staging area be located?

• In the parking lot attached to the building.

25. Please confirm the sheet rock thickness is 5/8”.

• The plans show the ceilings to be 5/8 sheet rock

26. If the ceiling sheetrock is removed will the insulation also be removed and need to be replaced?

• Yes in the areas that are currently insulated. Insulation requirements are R50

27. Will furnishings be removed from the building or will we need to work around the existing furnishings?

• Furnishing will be removed

28. In the proposal requirements

• SEED PROJECT PRICE PROPOSAL: Enter the proposed dollar amount for Seed Task Order

CLIN 1 (1a- 1f) and CLIN 2 in the MATOC RFP Section B, Price Schedule for the Seed Project and on the Seed Task Order CLIN 1 (1a-1f) and CLIN 2 on the Price Schedule located in Attachment 10 Seed Project RFP Form (see Section J).

• Provide a separate Schedule of Values (SOV) for each line item/option identified on seed price schedule. After selection of awardee(s) during the evaluation phase, the lowest price proposal will be awarded the SEED Task Order.

• Clin 1a – 1f is already broken down into very small components. Please clarify what you want this schedule of values to include.

1. CLIN 2 has been removed and CLIN 3 has been renumbered to CLIN 2.

2. CLIN 1 is broken down into (1a-1f).

3. The schedule of values submitted with the proposal for the Seed Task Order

CLIN 1(1a-1f) and CLIN 2 will be used to evaluate balance pricing.

29. Please clarify note 15 on sheet FX001 which states “ceilings and insulation throughout the facility will be demolished and restored by others. Is the NPS doing this work?

• All the requirements for this project shall be accomplished by the awarded contractor.

30. Can you provide a reflected ceiling plan for this building?

• The Park has provided all the available drawings for this project.

31. I am having a hard time matching up the rooms and SF of each room on the SOW with the floor plans. Names of rooms don’t match what is on the plans and some are missing. Can you clarify each of the rooms with the floor plan so they match up?

• The only discrepancy in the drawings is the dining room includes what we are currently using as the large meeting room.

32. Is Clin 1a the same as Clin 3?

• CLIN 2 has been removed and CLIN 3 has been renumbered to CLIN 2. See attached revised Schedules.

1. Clin 1 is to remove only the required access points in the ceiling to remove the fire suppression system and repair those access points.

2. Clin 2 is to remove all the ceiling all locations and install new ceilings in kind.

33. Systems Northwest (SNW) is the approved fire alarm vendor by NPS in YNP. When approached to bid the fire alarm portion of this project, they were told that NPS was handling it internally.

Please clarify whether NPS or Contractor will complete that portion of work.

• This project work is being completed it in house by the Park Service Employees.

34. The Proposal deadline is extended 1June2023 12 pm MDT

35. The question deadline is extended to 24May2023 12 pm MDT. All questions must be in writing and received by the question deadline to allow NPS time to provide answers before the proposal deadline.