FAQs for RFQ 140P8320R0002.pdf

Replace sewer collection pipes, Big Hole NB, Wisdom MT

Request for Proposals #140P8320R0002 FAQs for Prospective Offerors

This document emphasizes information in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective offerors; detailed requirements are in the RFP (hyperlinked as filename starting with SOL). The RFP consists of Sections A through M (SF1442, clauses, and provisions) and four attachments (specifications, drawings, clarifications, and wage determination). If there are conflicts between this document and the RFP, the RFP verbiage governs.

Project summary: Replace selected sanitary sewer collection pipes with PVC and repair selected cast in place (concrete) sewer collection pipes in accordance with the attached construction specifications and drawings.

Estimated contract value: The estimated value is between $100,000 and $250,000. Offerors are advised this range is per FAR 36.204 and is not the Government’s estimate.

Where is the project?

Adjacent to the visitor center and NPS Maintenance facility at Big Hole National Battlefield (NB) in Wisdom, MT. Information about the park is at www.NPS.gov/BIHO.

Will there be a site visit?

Yes, on Thursday January 30, 2020, at 10:00 am MT. RSVP to jimmer_stevenson@nps.gov.

Details are in Section L of the RFP. Attendance at the site visit is strongly encouraged (not mandatory). Requests for individual hosted site visits will not be honored.

When will the work occur?

The contractor will have 90 days after issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP) to bring the project to substantial completion and we anticipate issuing the NTP by April 15, 2020. Refer to Section F of the RFP.

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 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. 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 $39.5 million.

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Performance bond: 100% of awarded price.

Payment bond: 100% of awarded price.

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

FAQs

Liability and worker’s compensation insurance: Refer to Section H.

Bid bond (offer guarantee): 20% of offered price.

What type of contract will be issued?

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

On what basis will you select the successful offeror?

Proposals received by the Government will be evaluated using the evaluation factors in Section M and the procedures in FAR Part 15. NPS will select the single proposal that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors.

Review the instructions and list of proposal contents in the RFP before submitting your proposal.

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 www.SAM.gov.

Where and how do I submit my proposal?

Your offer will have two components: proposal and offer guarantee [bid bond]. The proposal must be submitted electronically, while the offer guarantee [bid bond] must be delivered to the Contracting Officer as an original paper SF-24, properly embossed and signed. Refer to Section L for detailed instructions, including mailing and e-mailing addresses, acceptable electronic file types, and size limitations. Proposals transmitted solely on paper or solely electronically are not authorized and will not be considered.

When is my proposal due?

Unless changed by amendment, your proposal 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 Proposals (RFP) is posted at www.beta.SAM.gov.

Prospective offerors 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.

How can I get more information?

Read the full RFP 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 RFP already) or provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation. Refer to Section L.1 in the RFP.

Information Concerning the Disclosure of Results This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 15 as a negotiated procurement. In accordance with FAR 3.104 and FAR 15.207, after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of offerors, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.