Attchmt_1_READ_ME_FIRST.pdf

Solicitation no. 140P8318Q0076 – Attachment 1, READ ME FIRST (6/27/18) Construct ABA Access at Hoh and Mora Campgrounds, OLYM

1. This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Quotes (RFQ) package and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters. Refer to the complete solicitation package for detailed requirements, which consists of the following documents:

This document “READ ME FIRST” is Attachment 1

SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award form (solicitation form) is Attachment 2

Terms and Conditions is Attachment 3

Dept. of Labor Davis-Bacon Act wage rates is Attachment 4

Specifications is Attachment 5

Drawings is Attachment 6

2. Who can participate in this procurement?

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2. The

NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with an associate small business size standard of 36.5 million average annual gross receipts for the past three years.

3. What is the estimated value?

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is between $100,000 and $250,000. This magnitude is set by law. Quoters are advised that the Government’s estimated magnitude is between

$150,000 and $200,000.

4. What type of contract will be issued?

All work will be performed under a single firm-fixed-price construction contract subject to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements in FAR Part 22.4.

5. Will there be a site visit?

Yes. An organized site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 11am (PST).

Requests for individual site visits will not be honored. Refer to Section L.3 of Attachment

no. 3 for full site visit details.

6. Where is the job site and how do I get there?

Work of this project occurs at two campgrounds in Olympic National Park on the Olympic

Peninsula: Hoh Campground, near the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, and the Mora

Campground (approximately an hour’s drive from the Hoh Visitor Center). The Hoh Rain Forest

Visitor Center physical address is 18113 Upper Hoh Road, Forks, WA 98331. The visitor center is approx. 30 miles from Forks, WA. There is no physical address for the Mora Campground.

Take Highway 101 to Highway 110. The Mora Campground is approximately 45 miles from the

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, off of US Highway 101, approximately 15 miles from Forks, WA. Olympic National Park’s on-line maps are available at https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/maps.htm. Also, searching in a map App by “Hoh

Campground” and “Mora Campground” should provide basic directions from any location.

https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/maps.htm

7. What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Bid bond (FAR clause 52.228-1): If the quoted price exceeds $150,000, then Quoter shall submit a bid bond with quote in the amount of 20% of the quoted price.

Performance bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) will be required after award for 100% of the award price, if the award price exceeds $150,000.

Payment bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) will be required after award for 100% of the award price, regardless of the quoted price.

Liability Insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5) is required after award, for the amounts shown in Section I.5 of Attachment no. 3.

Quoters unfamiliar with Government contracts and bonds may find it useful to read Part

28 of the FAR (https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52). Quoters should also be familiar with the U.S. Treasury listing of approved sureties, information can be located at https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570.htm. NOTE: A Bid Bond, Performance and/or Payment Bond will only be accepted from approved sureties as listed at the U.S. Treasury website.

8. 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, relevant experience, and past performance (See Section M in Attachment no. 3 for full details). Review the instructions and list of quotation contents before submitting your quote (see Section L.1 of Attachment no. 3 for full details).

9. 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 and complete the online representations and certifications at https://SAM.gov. Quoter shall have a SAM.gov registration status of “active” by solicitation due date and time.

10. Where and how do I submit my quote?

Quotes shall be submitted by email. Reference the solicitation number (140P8318Q0077) in the subject line of the email. Send to Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov. It is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure quote submitted via mail is fully received.

11. When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in Item 13 of the

Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. If the quote due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

12. How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotes (RFQ) is posted as a synopsis/announcement at

FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov). Prospective quoters will be required to visit the

FedBizOpps 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 https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570.htm https://sam.gov/ mailto:Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov https://www.fbo.gov/ mailed or issued. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

13. Where can I find the specifications and drawings? Where can I find the SF-1442

(Solicitation/Offer/Award form for construction, alteration, or repair) and SF30

(amendment) documents?

The Standard Forms and all documents appear in the synopsis page at FedBizOpps (go to https://www.fbo.gov, and search by solicitation number 140P8318Q0077). Attachments typically appear at right-hand side of the synopsis page for initial posting and subsequent amendments.

The initial package includes the SF-1442 with all attachments. Any amendments posted will include an SF-30 amendment form, and any attachments associated with the amendment (some amendments are issued without additional attachments).

14. How can I get more information?

Read the full Request for Quotes package first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contracting Officer at phaedra_fuller@nps.gov. The Contracting Officer's mailing address is Olympic National Park, 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362. 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.

15. Notice regarding paid sick leave for contractor’s and subcontractors’ employees

Prospective quoters are encouraged to review FAR Part 22.21 and FAR clause 52.222-62 before submitting a quote. These requirements relate to paid sick leave per Executive Order 13706, effective January 1, 2017.

https://www.fbo.gov/