B09_Questions_and_Answers_to_Site-Visit_-_Soliciation_140P5123Q0036_JELA_Museum_Collections_Move_0002.docx

Questions and Answers from the first site-visit on June 21, 2023

1. Confirming the museum is packing all their items themselves?

· Yes, all JELA museum objects will be packed by NPS staff prior to contracted relocation to CARI. Objects which are too large to be placed into containers will be individually packed and wrapped.

2. Will the contractor be paid upon the completion of each phase?

· The Contractor may be paid at the completion of each phase. The offeror may indicate their preferred payment schedule in the offer. Refer to SOL page 26 LOC-DOI Electronic Invoicing.

3. Confirming that the contractor is still responsible for the Museum Collection even though museum personnel will be packing collections themselves?

· The Contractor would be responsible for the museum collection while in its custody during the three planned phases of this move project.

4. Confirming that both locations will not have other personnel on site during each phase of the move? For example, construction teams, or employees obstructing the way of Movers?

· There is currently no substantial work planned at CARI which would interfere with receiving during the period of performance. JELA anticipates completion of the roof project in July 2023. Logistics involving any unforeseen work activity would be managed by NPS staff in consultation with the awardee.

5. Will the elevator be operating during the move?

· Work to repair the elevator is in process and JELA anticipates fully functionality by the period of performance.

6. Is the government intention to pay at the end of the three-month phase, plus net 20 Days?

· The payment schedule will be discussed and planned by the awardee and NPS at the time of final contract award.

7. Just wanted to touch base and see if they will be adjusting the due date for the bid Jean Lafitte National Historic Park project? Yes, an amendment is being issued to change the due date from July 17, 2023 to July 21, 2023.