Questions_and_Answers_for_MISP_RFQ_140P2124Q0340_0001.pdf

Questions and Answers for MISP RFQ 140P2124Q0340

QUESTION 1: According to page 4 Section I of the Scope of Service, “[i]t will be at the discretion of the NPS whether to record the document or not.” Can the Agency confirm if the Agency will pay the Contractor to record the document at an extra cost or will the Agency record the document internally?

ANSWER 1: NPS will be responsible for any physical recording of the document(s) and their associated cost.

QUESTION 2: According to page 4 Section II of the Scope of Service, “Progress reports will be provided on a weekly/bi-weekly/monthly schedule.” Can the Agency confirm if the progress reports will be either weekly or bi-weekly or monthly?

ANSWER 2: A weekly report on progress.

QUESTION 3: According to Page 12 Section VI, the subject requirement is a firm-fixed price, as such when will the Agency authorize payment? Specifically, will the Agency authorize submission of payment through IPP immediately AFTER the deliverables are submitted to the Agency as noted on page 9?

ANSWER 3: Once a deliverable is completed a vendor can submit an invoice for payment, NPS has a 7 day period of time to review, and if deemed acceptable payment will be authorized.

QUESTION 4: According to Page 11 Section V, the Agency has a right to inspect and accept the Contractor’s deliverables. As such, how long will the Agency take to inspect the deliverables of the Contractor in order to authorize payment via IPP? Specifically, the inspection section references that the Agency “will coordinate and conduct a final walk-through of the project area prior to the end date of the contract.” We would like to confirm the general timeline of these inspection and acceptance timelines after the surveyors have completed their work.

ANSWER 4: 14 Calendar Days Total. One week for the walkthrough, and one week for deliverables.