Questions_and_Responses_Lake_Charles_6.19.19.pdf

Questions and Responses—6.19.19

1. In the cover letter, page 1, what does “Required Documentation Identified at Addendum to FAR 52.212-1” reference?

See page 21 of the SF-1449.

2. For the CD-ROM submission, what does “please include separate file attachments for the required items" mean?

Please submit one CD-ROM with separate files or folders labeled according to Section 3.1, page 25 of the SF-1449.

3. Regarding FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Oct

2018) on page 27 of the SF-1449, do we need to apply for a certificate from the SBA?

No, a business can self-certify as a Small Business when filling out the representations and certifications on SAM.gov if they meet the requirements of their chosen NAICS code, which should be 621420 for this RFQ.

4. Regarding FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Oct

2018) on page 30 of the SF-1449, how does one answer section (1)?

Please contact SAM.gov with questions regarding the Representations and Certifications section of the SF-1449, as they mirror the Representations and Certifications each quoter must complete on SAM.gov.

5. Statement of Work, Transportation: Do we need a transportation contract in place?

Please see page 11 of the Statement of Work. Quoters are expected to quote the price of public transportation (round trip) that they would use to transport inmates to and from treatment, whether it be via bus, train, shuttle or taxi.

6. Does the subcontracting plan template need to be completed?

Yes, if subcontracting will be utilized to perform the contract and you are not a small business, self-certified or certified by the SBA.

7. On the subcontracting plan, what does indirect costs mean?

According to Dictionary.com, “business cost that is not directly accountable to a particular function or product; a fixed cost, as a land tax or the like.”

8. If facility licensing is not required, what do I need to provide to show this?

An email from the board or information pulled from the board website would meet the requirement.

9. Subcontracting Template, page 6, Reporting & Cooperation. Am I agreeing to these terms if I am awarded the contract?

Yes.

10. Regarding the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, where do I find Louisiana’s state statute?

A Google search for this Act in Louisiana returns information regarding the state statute.

Questions will not be answered after 12 pm ET on June 20, 2019.

Questions and Responses—6.19.19