Attchmt_1_READ_ME_FIRST.pdf

Solicitation no. 140P8319R0009 – Attachment 1 (4/13/19) Replace Water System Piping and Appurtenances, LEWI

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

This document “READ ME FIRST” as Attachment 1

SF-1442, Solicitation form as Attachment 2

Terms and Conditions (price schedule, provisions and clauses, instructions to Offerors, evaluation factors, etc.) as

Attachment 3

Dept. of Labor Wage Decision (construction wage rates) as Attachment 4

Project Specifications as Attachment 5

Project Drawings as Attachment 6

2. Who can participate in this procurement?

This project is being solicited and will be awarded as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.502-2. The NAICS code is 237110, “Water and Sewer

Line and Related Structures,” with an associated 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 $250,000 and $500,000. Offerors are advised this magnitude range is required in accordance with FAR 36.204 and is not the Government’s estimate.

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 pre-proposal site visit?

Yes. An organized pre-proposal site is scheduled for all interested parties on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 1pm

(PST). This site visit information is also provide in Section L of Solicitation Attachment no. 3, Terms-

Conditions. Interested parties shall RSVP directly to Colby Mackley, Chief of Facility Management, at Lewis &

Clark NHP. RSVP by phone at (360) 461-1198 or by email to Colby_Mackley@nps.gov. Attendees shall meet at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center (front of building by main entry) at 1pm. Colby Mackley will provide a site walk and talk about the project, note and answer any questions. However, if answers cannot be provided during the site visit, then Colby will note those questions, and they will be answered in the site visit notes that will be posted as a separate attachment to the solicitation, as an amendment to the solicitation within 3 days of the site visit. If questions arise immediately after the site visit, please send them in writing by email to Colby, and cc:

Phaedra Fuller, Contracting Officer (email Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov). It is strongly encouraged that anyone interested in potentially submitting a proposal for this project, attend the site visit. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Address for Fort Clatsop Visitor Center is

92345 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, Oregon 97102. The visitor center is located at Fort Clatsop Road approximately 2 miles south of Warrenton, Oregon. Driving directions are available at the following website address: https://www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/directions.htm.

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

YES Bid bond (FAR clause 52.228-1): 20% of offered price. Required as part of Offeror’s Proposal

YES Performance bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) Required after award

YES Payment bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) Required after award mailto:Colby_Mackley@nps.gov mailto:Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov

YES Insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5) Required after award

Contractors 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). Contractors 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

7. 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. Offeror shall have a SAM.gov registration status of “active” and have completed the representations and certifications (reps/certs) in SAM upon submission of offer in order to be considered eligible for award.

8. Where and how do I submit my proposal?

Submit your proposal by email to the Contracting Officer, Phaedra Fuller, at email address:

Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov. Each email must be no larger than 20MG in size. Include the solicitation number in the subject line. If you need to send multiple emails, please indicate “email 1 of … “ in the subject lne, along with the solicitation number (140P8319R0009). Contracting Officer typically sends a reply email to the Offeror, acknowledging receipt the proposal, however, it is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure the entire proposal package submitted is fully received.

9. When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your response date (the date proposals are due) is by the date and time specified in Item 13 of the Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. Refer to FAR clause 52.215-1. If the response due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

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

The official electronic solicitation, that will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be posted as a synopsis/announcement at FedBizOpps “FBO” (https://www.fbo.gov). First appearing will be the Pre-

Solicitation Notice. Following that, will be the complete solicitation package (Standard Form 1442 and all associated attachments). Prospective Offerors will be required to visit the FBO website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the solicitation 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.

11. How can I get more information?

Read the full solicitation (Request for Proposals) package first. If you have questions afterwards, send all questions in writing by email to Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov, and cc:

Colby_Mackley@nps.gov. The Contracting Officer's mailing address is Olympic National Park, 600

East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362.

NOTE: Reminder that the solicitation will be posted to FBO between April 30th and May 10th, 2019.

The Contracting Officer will be out of the office April 15th – May 6th. Once the solicitation is posted, Colby Mackley, Chief of Facility Management, Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, will be able to answer some if not all questions asked about the solicitation, while Phaedra is out of the office.

https://sam.gov/ mailto:Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov https://www.fbo.gov/

Colby’s email address is Colby_Mackley@nps.gov. When emailing your question to Colby, please also cc: Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov. If Colby cannot immediately provide an answer, he will compile the questions and upon Phaedra’s return to the office, she will amend the solicitation on/about May

7th, to post the compiled Q&A as a separate attachment.

To ensure Offerors' questions are adequately addressed and appropriate action taken prior to submission of offer, questions must be received no later than FIVE calendar days prior to the solicitation response date (the date that proposals are due) shown in the latest amendment. Questions and/or comments received after this time may or may not be addressed prior to the solicitation closing date. Note: Amendment(s) to the solicitation answering any questions relative to these documents will be timely posted at the FBO website (https:// www.fbo.gov).

http://www.fbo.gov/