FAQs_for_RFP_140P2124R0002.pdf

FAQs for Prospective Offerors

Remove impacted soil at Grant Grove former waste dump Kings Canyon National Park

Request for Proposals #140P2124R0002

This document emphasizes information in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective offerors - if there are conflicts between this document and the RFP, the RFP verbiage governs. Detailed requirements are in the solicitation, which consists of the SF1442;

clauses and provisions; attachments, including the statement of work, supporting documents, and wage determination; and amendments (SF30s and attachments).

Project summary: This solicitation is for a removal action of a soil impacted area and restoration of the site to a natural condition, specifically, a Non-Time Critical Removal Action (NTCRA) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Conservation and Liability Act (CERCLA) at Sequoia National Park, a unit of the National Park System.

Where is the project?

The 2.4-acre site is within Sequoia National Park in Fresno County, California. Information about the park is at http://www.nps.gov/seki.

Estimated contract value: As stated using the values prescribed in FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. To assist offerors with assessing the magnitude of services to be performed, the Government estimates that approximately $1.5M to $2.2M of services are required to meet all requirements.

Will there be an organized site visit?

Yes, we will host a site visit Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Details are in Section L of the solicitation (file named Sol_140P2124R0002).

When will the work occur?

We anticipate award in March 2024. Planning will during spring 2024 with the removal action in early autumn.

Who can participate in this procurement?

This procurement is set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act, as amended. The NAICS code is 562910, Remediation and cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water. To qualify as a small business, the firm must be organized as for-profit and meet the size standard of 1,000 employees under NAICS code 562910 Exception 2 for multi-NAICS remediation/removal services. The prime contractor must comply with limitations on subcontracting in FAR clause 52.219-14 for general construction.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Washington Contracting Office sarah_welch@nps.gov

202-354-3974 http://www.nps.gov/seki

FAQs

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Bid bond (offer guarantee): 20% of offered price.

Performance bond: 100% of awarded price.

Payment bond: 100% of awarded price.

Liability and worker’s compensation insurance: Refer to solicitation.

What type of contract will be issued?

NPS plans to award one contract that will include firm-fixed-price line items (lump sum and unit priced) and firm-fixed-price optional items.

On what basis will you select the successful offeror?

Proposals will be evaluated using the evaluation factors in the RFP and the procedures in FAR Part 15.

NPS will select the single proposal that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors. Review the instructions and list of proposal contents in the RFP Section L before submitting your proposal.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Requirements The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official U.S. Government database of entities wishing to do business with the federal government. There is no fee to register at this site. Prior to the solicitation closing date, all offerors must establish and/or maintain an active registration, which includes completing the online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

Where and how do I submit my offer?

The proposal and bid bond (offer guarantee) must be submitted electronically using email. Refer to solicitation Section L for detailed submission instructions, including e-mail address, acceptable electronic file types, and size limitations. Offerors are encouraged to send early to achieve timely delivery.

When is my offer due?

Offers are due by the date and time indicated in the most recent amendment’s SF30. Offers received after the time stated on the SF30 are late and will be handled per FAR 15.208 as supplemented in RFP Section L.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

Amendments will be posted at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. Prospective offerors will be required to periodically check for amendments and other changes to the contract documents; no other notifications will be sent. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

How can I get more information?

Read the full RFP and related attachments first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contracting Officer at sarah_welch@nps.gov. Answers will be provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation posted at SAM. To ensure questions are adequately addressed, they must be submitted no later than SEVEN calendar days prior to the proposal due date shown in the latest amendment.