Read_Me_First_140P8318Q0071.pdf

Re-roof buildings, Fort Vancouver NHS, Washington

Request for Quotations #140P8318Q0071

READ ME FIRST

This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters. Refer to the full RFQ for detailed requirements.

Project summary: Re-roof several historic and non-historic buildings in accordance with the attached construction specifications, drawings, and wage determination. The price schedule will include options to perform similar work on additional buildings.

Who can participate in this procurement?

This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19.5.

The NAICS code is 238160: Roofing Contractors. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with average annual gross revenue for the past three years under $15.0 million.

Will there be a site visit?

Yes. A group site visit will occur on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at 2:00 pm. Meet at Building 704; parking is available at 746 Hathaway Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661. Additional details are in Section L of the solicitation. Attendance at the site visit is strongly encouraged (not mandatory). Requests for individual hosted site visits will not be honored. Information about the park is at www.NPS.gov/FOVA.

When will the work occur?

On-site work may begin approximately October 1, 2018. The contractor will have 60 days after issuance of the notice to proceed to bring the project to substantial completion; this will be extended to 250 days if any options are exercised. The contractor may suspend work during rainy winter months. Refer to Section F of the solicitation.

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Performance bond: 100% of awarded price if >$150,000.

Payment protection: 100% of awarded price.

Liability and worker’s compensation insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5): Refer to Section I.

Bid bond: Not required.

What type of contract will be issued?

NPS plans to award one firm-fixed-price contract for the work.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Olympic Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO)

810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley WA 98284

360-854-7220 phone 360-856-1934 fax

Read Me First

On what basis will you select the successful quoter?

Quotes received by the Government will be evaluated using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13. NPS will select the single quote that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors. Review the instructions and list of quotation contents in the RFQ before submitting your quote. Note that the Simplified Acquisition Threshold was recently increased to $250,000.

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 quoters must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete the online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

Where and how do I submit my quote?

Your quote must be submitted electronically. Refer to Section L of the RFQ for detailed instructions, including e-mailing address and acceptable electronic file types and size limitations.

Quotes transmitted on paper (delivered, mailed, or faxed) are not authorized and will not be considered.

When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in Block 13 of the Standard Form 1442. If the due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotations (RFQ) is posted at www.FBO.gov.

Prospective quoters will be required to visit this website periodically to 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.

Information Concerning the Disclosure of Results This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13. After the RFQ closing date, no information regarding the identity of those submitting quotes, the number of quotes received, or the information contained in quotes will made available until after award, except as provided by FAR 13.

How can I get more information?

Read the full Request for Quotations 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 writing to the requester (if the answer is within the RFQ already) or provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation.