B11_Pre-proposal_Site_Visit_Agenda_and_Sign-in.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

1100 Ohio Drive S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20024-2001

PREQUOTE MEETING & SITE VISIT REPORT

Seneca FRP Pedestrian Bridge Solicitation # 140P3019Q0007

April 22, 2019

Attendees: Refer to attached sign-in sheet

A. Introductions

B. Solicitation changes and oral comments

Any oral remarks given by government personnel will not change the terms of the solicitation.

This prequote meeting report is provided for general information only. Requirements of the solicitation remain unchanged unless a formal Solicitation Amendment is issued.

C. Offeror’s Questions

All RFQ questions shall be addressed in writing to craig_madison@nps.gov. RFQ Cutoff Date/Time is Thursday, April 25, 2019 noon ET. All questions received by the due date will be answered and posted as an amendment to the solicitation no later than Wednesday May 1, 2019 by 5pm ET.

D. Solicitation and Amendments

The Request for Quotes (RFQ) and future amendments shall be available through:

1) https://www.fedconnect.net

2) www.fedbizopps.gov

Enter the solicitation number 140P3019Q0007 in the search block.

E. Set-asides:

This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

F. % of Work by the Prime Contractor:

The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

G. Service Contract Act Wage Determination The solicitation specifies the minimum hourly rates and fringe benefits to be paid laborers and mechanics that perform on-site work. The Wage Determination for the demolition of the existing structure is MD190073 for Montgomery County, MD. The Wage Determination for the assembly and installation of the new bridge is 15-4269 Montgomery.

H. Site investigations and Differing Site Conditions:

Contractors are strongly urged to visit and review the project site to determine existing conditions that will affect the work. Contract modifications and price adjustments will not be granted based on conditions that could be determined prior to award.

I. Quotes:

1. Submission:

Quotes are currently due Thursday May 9, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Offerors shall e-mail their quote to craig_madison@nps.gov

2. Contents:

See Performance Work Statement, Specification, and Drawings.

https://www.fedconnect.net/ http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ mailto:craig_madison@nps.gov

3. Pricing:

Offerors shall submit a price for the line item on the solicitation; failure to do so may render the offer unacceptable.

J. Quote Evaluations:

The Government will use a FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items approach for evaluation of quotes (Process explained). Quotes will be evaluated against the factors stated in clause 52.212-2 of the solicitation:

• Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement

• Price

• Past Performance

K. Subcontracting Plan:

Not applicable.

L. Project Description and Site Visit:

The NPS Park Project Manager/POC will give a brief overview of the project and park rules/restrictions and conduct a visit of the project site.

M. Notes:

Solicitation Amendment 1: No questions were submitted for the Seneca Bridge Site Visit. Notes from the site meeting are as follows:

• Replacement of the H-10 requirement wording in the combined synopsis/solicitation with the H- 5 requirement.

• Normal weight limit on the towpath is 15 tons GVW.

• Park will remove the fencing adjacent to the bridge before contractor begins work.

• The existing bridge sits on an unusable steel beam that shall be disposed of by the contractor.

• The new bridge with use a portion of the remaining center portion of the aqueduct as the South end abutment and the contractor will be responsible for one (1) pre-cast reinforced concrete abutment to be placed at the North end of the bridge IAW the specifications. The abutments will allow the bridge to be level and self-supporting.

• The park will be responsible for providing gate access and trimming back any trees to allow a crane/equipment access to the site.

• Staging areas are available at the end of Riley’s Lock or Tschiffely Mill Roads within the parking areas. Either area permitted by the park.

• The park will be responsible for removing the fencing adjacent to the existing bridge.

• The stonework is not level and drilling into it is strictly prohibited.