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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment to Solicitation 1605JE-23-R-00003 for the Operation of the

Gadsden Job Corps Center with Outreach and Admissions and Career Transition Services is to issue Q&A responses; revise Attachment J-1; Update Sections H.5, L.6, L.7, and M.1. See continuation page for details.

Please note that the date and time for receipt of proposals has been extended from December

29, 2022 to January 4, 2023 at 2 PM, EST. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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Hameena L. Heard

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

TEL: EMAIL: 404-302-5329 HEARD.HAMEENA.L@DOL.GOV

1. The Questions and Answers in response to the Gadsden Job Corps Center RFP are hereby attached and incorporated into the solicitation. This concludes the Questions and Answers, no additional questions will be accepted.

2. SECTION H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS update in blue below all other paragraphs/areas of the Section H remain unchanged:

H.5 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM

All travel shall be included in the firm fixed price CLINs. Travel may be associated with work identified under CLIN XX09, as necessary and directed by the Government. All travel shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Current Federal Travel Regulations may be obtained from the following website: https://www.gsa.gov.

3. SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS updates in blue below all other paragraphs/areas of the Section L remain unchanged:

A. L.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

H. PROPOSAL FORMAT

Written sections of the proposal shall be formatted as follows:

Page Size: 8 ½ x 11” with at least 1” margins on all sides Font Size: 12 point or larger (font size for graphics and tables may be no smaller than 9 font) Page Numbering: Pages consecutively numbered within each section Page Count: Title pages, tables of contents, and section dividers not included in count;

appendices, graphs and charts are included in the page count, unless otherwise specified.

Format: Two-column format is allowable

B. L.7 PROPOSAL CONTENT

FACTOR 4. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL

Pricing information shall be mentioned only in the Business Management Proposal and in no other sections of your proposal. Offerors shall not propose pricing for the following CLINs:

Construction, Rehabilitation and Acquisition (CRA), Equipment, Career Technical Skills Training (CTST), and Special Projects/Initiatives. The “Not to Exceed” amount for these categories shall be determined by the Government. In addition to the written pricing proposal, offerors shall provide the following using Microsoft Excel:

Pricing By Year (Attachment J-1)

The Offeror’s Business Management Proposal shall consist of the following and in the order stated: (Sample forms and attachments are shown in Section J)

a. Business Management Data https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.gsa.gov/&data=05%7C01%7CThomas.Richard.I@dol.gov%7Caba4501037834a87f22908dadd201b9a%7C75a6305472044e0c9126adab971d4aca%7C0%7C0%7C638065427212326749%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Em6P+qsrtgf8gQzFjGoidh15lQBbpFl7IZNjOre/RUA=&reserved=0

1) A completed Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award

2) Statement of Financial Capability (ETA 8554)

3) Applicable Certifications and Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certification as required in Section K of this RFP.

4) Staff Compensation Plan. Offerors shall submit a staff compensation plan (Attachment J-28) that includes proposed salaries and fringe benefits for employees working on the contract. Offerors are advised that this plan will form the basis upon which the monthly salary value is determined for each position under the contract, subject to vacancy related invoice reductions described in Section C above.

Accordingly, offerors shall include a line for each position and shall number each position, even those positions that are less than a full time equivalent.

When listing a Service Contract Act covered position, offerors shall specify in Column E, the position as it appears in the SCA Wage Determination.

For positions that are not covered by the SCA, offerors shall also submit supporting information/data, such as localized research of positions conducted by the offeror, recognized national and regional compensation surveys and studies of professional, public and private organizations, used in establishing the total compensation structure.

5) A statement from a lending institution, on the official letterhead of the institution which demonstrates that the offeror has a sufficient line of credit to cover one month’s costs under this contract. The letter must not only stipulate the amount of the line of credit but it must also attest to the amount that is presently available under the line of credit. In the event that the offeror does not currently have a line of credit but will be able to obtain the line of credit upon award of this contract, the offeror shall provide a letter on the official letterhead of the lending institution that it will be granted the line of credit upon contract award.

6) Offeror shall describe the fiscal controls the entity has in place to ensure proper accounting of Federal funds, and a description of how the entity will meet the requirements of WIOA section 159(a).

7) Offeror shall describe the steps that it will take to control costs associated with reimbursement line items, in accordance with WIOA section 159(a)(3).

8) Offeror shall describe any non-Federal resources that will be utilized in the operation of this Job Corps center.

9) Offeror shall provide proof that it is able to obtain a license to operate in the State in which the center is located within 30 days of contract award.

10) Offeror shall provide an assurance that it will comply with basic health and safety codes, which shall include the disciplinary measures described in section 152(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.

11) Offeror shall provide a full copy of every report issued within the last three years (including audits or other reports) of the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Labor that mentions the offeror, an affiliate or predecessor of the offeror, or any contract that the offeror or an affiliate or predecessor of the offeror performed.

b. Pricing Detail Note: Offerors are hereby advised that the incumbent contract for the Gadsden Job Corps Center utilized Residential Counselors during performance and there may be Residential Counselors employed on center when the center transitions under the intended contract. Even though the government’s requirements changed and Residential Advisors, as prescribed by the PRH, now meet contract requirements, offerors should take this information into consideration when developing proposal pricing, if an offeror expects to retain incumbent staff.

Offeror shall include completed Attachment J-1. Please note that the amounts in the Not to Exceed (NTE) Line Items in Schedule B will be provided by the Government and will not be considered as part of the offeror’s total evaluated price. However, the total amount of the Not to Exceed Line Items will be included in the total amount of the awardee’s contract.

Attachment J-1 will allow the offeror to fill in its yearly (base period will be 24 months) price for each CLIN. The spreadsheet will then automatically calculate the monthly unit price for each CLIN based on the yearly price proposed by the offeror.

c. Phase-In/Phase-Out Prices

This section of the Business Management Proposal encompasses two elements:

1) For offerors who are not the incumbent contractor at the subject Job Corps center, the Offerors shall include a phase-in price. This price will appear in CLIN 0001 on the pricing schedule. Offerors shall propose a phase-in price. Phase-In price shall not exceed $100,000.

2) Both incumbent and non-incumbent offerors shall include a proposed phase-out price for activities above and beyond center operations that the contractor will perform at the end of the contract that will result from this solicitation. Offerors shall propose a phase-out price. Phase-Out price shall not exceed $100,000.

Please note that the offeror who is the incumbent contractor at the subject Job Corps center shall not include any phase-out costs under this solicitation that would be associated with phasing out of center operations under the current incumbent contract. Any such expenses would be allocable to the incumbent contract and will be processed as part of the administration of the incumbent contract and in accordance with the terms of the incumbent contract.

d. Limitations on Subcontracting and the SBA’s Ostensible Subcontractor Rule

If a subcontractor arrangement is proposed or intended, the Offeror shall describe how they intend to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) while also ensuring no Ostensible Subcontractor relationship exists. The offeror shall provide the following:

The proposed organizational structure along with clear internal and external lines of authority (diagram the structural connections or associations of the entities responsible for all subcontracted work)

Each subcontractor’s relationship to the overall effort and the percentage of work to be completed by each entity

Certification statement that as the prime contractor, the Offeror will be performing the “primary and vital requirements” of the contract (at least 50% of the total contract value)

Small Businesses should note that while a subcontracting plan is not required, Offerors should provide a listing of any major subcontracts that are anticipated. The subcontract list should include at a minimum a list of the functions, tasks, and positions that are proposed with their anticipated dollar value.

C. SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS AND SELECTION CRITERIA updates in blue below all other areas of the section remain unchanged:

M.1 EVALUATION FACTORS

FACTOR 4. PRICE

In accordance with FAR 15.404-1, the Government will conduct a price analysis to assess whether the contract price proposed is fair and reasonable. The evaluators will calculate the total evaluated price for each offeror, which will include CLINs XX02, XX03, XX04, XX05, for the base period and all option periods at the 100% OBS, and CLIN 3010 to consider the proposed price for Phase-Out.

To foster competition and create a level field, please note that the Government will not evaluate Phase-In prices when calculating the offeror’s total evaluated price. Phase-In prices will be analyzed for reasonableness, but will not be considered as part of the total evaluated price.

The amounts in the Not to Exceed (NTE) Line Items XX06, XX07, XX08 and XX09 in Schedule B will be provided by the Government and will not be considered as part of the offeror’s total evaluated price. However, the total amount of these Not to Exceed Line Items will be included in the total amount of the awardee’s contract.

The Staff Compensation Plan (Attachment J-28) will be evaluated such that plans reflecting employee compensation (for employees not covered by the SCA) that is not considered competitive/comparable to the local marketplace may be assessed adversely as one of the factors considered in making an award.

Subcontracting plans are not required of small businesses; however, any/all subcontracting requirements identified in an Offeror’s proposal will be analyzed to ensure subcontracting limitations are not exceeded and the SBA’s Ostensible Subcontracting Rule is not being violated. The appearance of a violation in either area may be assessed adversely when considering an offeror for award.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

EVALUATED PRICE

Contractor Name and Address

Company POC

DOL Agency

RFP Number

Center

BASE PERIOD

CLIN Number Supplies/Service Type Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 0002 Center Operations Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 24 MO $0.00

CLIN 0003 Management Fee - 1% of Center Operations Price Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 24 MO $0.00

CLIN 0004 Outreach and Admissions Firm Fixed Price 24 MO $0.00

CLIN 0005 Career Transition Services Firm Fixed Price 24 MO $0.00

TOTAL $0.00

OPTION PERIOD ONE

CLIN Number Supplies/Service Type Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 1002 Center Operations Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 1003 Management Fee - 1% of Center Operations Price Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 1004 Outreach and Admissions Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 1005 Career Transition Services Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

TOTAL $0.00

OPTION PERIOD TWO

CLIN Number Supplies/Service Type Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 2002 Center Operations Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 2003 Management Fee - 1% of Center Operations Price Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 2004 Outreach and Admissions Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 2005 Career Transition Services Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

TOTAL $0.00

OPTION PERIOD THREE

CLIN Number Supplies/Service Type Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 3002 Center Operations Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 3003 Management Fee - 1% of Center Operations Price Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 3004 Outreach and Admissions Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 3005 Career Transition Services Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 3010 Phase Out Firm Fixed Price 1 MO $0.00

TOTAL $0.00

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services

For the purpose of determining the evaluated price, DOL will calculate the value of the option to extend services as ½ of the total proposed price of option year three (minus the phase cost) $0.00

TOTAL ALL PERIODS $0.00

(TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE)

CONTRACT AWARD

Contractor Name and Address

Company POC

DOL Agency

RFP Number

Center

BASE PERIOD

CLIN Number Supplies/Service Type Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 0001 Phase In Firm Fixed Price 1 MO $0.00

CLIN 0002 Center Operations Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 24 MO $0.00

CLIN 0003 Management Fee - 1% of Center Operations Price Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 24 MO $0.00

CLIN 0004 Outreach and Admissions Firm Fixed Price 24 MO $0.00

CLIN 0005 Career Transition Services Firm Fixed Price 24 MO $0.00

CLIN 0006 Construction, Rehabilition and Acquisition TBD NTE $1,400,000.00

CLIN 0007 Equipment TBD NTE $1,000,000.00

CLIN 0008 Career Technical Skills Training N/A N/A $0.00

TOTAL $2,400,000.00

OPTION PERIOD ONE

CLIN Number Supplies/Service Type Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 1002 Center Operations Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 1003 Management Fee - 1% of Center Operations Price Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 1004 Outreach and Admissions Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 1005 Career Transition Services Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 1006 Construction, Rehabilition and Acquisition TBD NTE $700,000.00

CLIN 1007 Equipment TBD NTE $500,000.00

CLIN 1008 Career Technical Skills Training N/A N/A $0.00

TOTAL $1,200,000.00

OPTION PERIOD TWO

CLIN Number Supplies/Service Type Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 2002 Center Operations Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 2003 Management Fee - 1% of Center Operations Price Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 2004 Outreach and Admissions Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 2005 Career Transition Services Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 2006 Construction, Rehabilition and Acquisition TBD NTE $700,000.00

CLIN 2007 Equipment TBD NTE $500,000.00

CLIN 2008 Career Technical Skills Training N/A N/A $0.00

TOTAL $1,200,000.00

OPTION PERIOD THREE

CLIN Number Supplies/Service Type Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 3002 Center Operations Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 3003 Management Fee - 1% of Center Operations Price Fixed Price with Price Adjustment 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 3004 Outreach and Admissions Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 3005 Career Transition Services Firm Fixed Price 12 MO $0.00

CLIN 3006 Construction, Rehabilition and Acquisition TBD NTE $700,000.00

CLIN 3007 Equipment TBD NTE $500,000.00

CLIN 3008 Career Technical Skills Training N/A N/A $0.00

CLIN 3010 Phase Out Firm Fixed Price 1 MO $0.00

TOTAL $1,200,000.00

TOTAL ALL PERIODS $6,000,000.00

(TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT)

RFP 1605JE-23-R-00003 Gadsden Questions for Clarification (JCAS)

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Soliciation Section (when cited by contractor) Question(s) Answer(s)

5 N/A Please provide an explanation of what should be included on CLIN 0009:ODC - Special Project Initiative as Directed by Government?

Offerors shall not propose for CLIN XX09. CLIN 0009 will be utilized for Special Projects/Initiatives as determined by the government.

N/A N/A Even though the J-1 forms have the same information, is the contractor required to complete the Pricing Schedule from pages 5-9 and include it with the Business Management Proposal?

The J-1 should be included as a separate attachment in accordance with the solicitation. The government will fill out the pricing schedule on pages 5-9.

5,18 B.2, F.3

Section B page 5 illustrates CLIN 0004 and 0005 24 months starting Nov 1, 2023. However, Section F page 18 states Outreach & Admissions and Career Transition Services shall commence Dec 1, 2023. Which date is accurate for established services for OA/CTS operating and cost purposes?

The Base Period of Performance date is accurate. Phase- In services are November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023, and the base period of performance for Operations, OA, and CTS is December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2025.

N/A J-1 The J-1 worksheet specified as Evaluated Price indicates 1 month for CLIN 1003. Please confirm this should be 12 months for

CLIN 1003.

CLIN 1003 Management Fee – 1% of Center Operations Price is for 12 months. The updated J-1 is attached with this amendment.

N/A B.2

Please explain the nature of “Special Project Initiative as Directed by Government” as outlined in CLIN 0009. Please provide examples of past, present, or planned special projects for this location.

CLIN 0009 will be determined on a case by case need as directed by the government. An example would be the most recent 2022 Job Corps 2.0 Leadership Summit held in Washington, DC, for the reimbursable travel costs for 1 student and Center Director.

N/A Attachment J-8 Please confirm that attachment J-8 is not required to be submitted as the information would not be determinable at the time of the proposal.

The attachment J-8 Statement and Acknowledgment submission is required at the time of the receipt of proposals for any proposed major subcontractors.

N/A J-28

For SCA covered positions should the offeror keep the option period amounts the same as the base period amount since it is unknown at the time of proposal if or by how much a new Wage Determination will change these amounts?

The SCA covered position should be proposed at the amount that the offeror intends to pay, with consideration for escalation within the Option periods.

RFP 1605JE-23-R-00003 Gadsden Questions for Clarification (JCAS)

Soliciation Section (when cited by contractor) Question(s) Answer(s)

N/A J-28

If an offeror applies escalation for SCA covered positions in the option years, please confirm that this does not imply to the government that the offeror has already priced in this estimate, thus affecting the eligibility or computation of a “Request for Equitable Adjustment” upon updated Wage Determinations applied to the contract in future years.

If the proposed price is affected by the wage determinations incorporated into the contract at the time of the exercising of the option year, the operator will be able to submit a request for equitable adjustment; if required.

14 C.2 Please confirm that the standard 3-month grace period for staff vacancy reductions will be applied to invoicing at contract start. There is no staff vacancy grace period.

N/A Attachment J-28 Should the offeror omit substitutes and paid student interns from the J-28?

Yes, IAW the introduction tab of the J-28, one (1) line shall be used for each staff position, so that the total number of positions correlates to the J-4 staffing plan.

The salary of each staff position shall be shown, along with the annaualized salary for that position and the monthly value for that position, which is equal to 1/12 of the anaualized salary amount (or a fraction thereof if the position is not a FTE). Each contractor has its own manner of organizing its staff; however, for the purposes of this proposal, follow the outline of this Staff Compensation Chart.

RFP 1605JE‐23‐R‐00003 Gadsden Questions for Clarification (OJC)

Soliciation Section (when cited by contractor) Question(s) Answer(s)

4 B.1 Will the successful operator be required to do an OBS Build-Up Plan?

It is the government’s expectation that the center will have reached the required OBS by the time of the new contract award.

12 C.2C Will the successful operator be required to submit a plan per PR

PIN 21-12? A 21-04?

The successful offeror will be expected to submit an Enrollment Plan to safely arrive students at the planned OBS and per PIN 21-12.

13 C.2D It is unknown where the OTP/ACT is being provided. Can the Government provide clarification on the location of OTP (Advanced Manufacturing) and ACT?

This information is proprietary. Currently, the Advanced Manufacturing Career Technical Training Program is not operational. The government expects the program to start before new contract award.

14 C.2I

Point of clarity – is there a 90-day period to achieve X≤ 4% vacancy rate? Can the government share the current staffing vacancy rate? Does the center currently have significant staffing vacancies?

There is no 90 day grace period to staff. The government expects the Gadsden Job Corps Center will be fully staffed at the beginning of center operations. The government will not share information regarding the current center operator’s staffing vacancies.

14 C.2I If the staffing levels upon contract award are well above 4% will there be additional time provided to recruit quality candidates to fill those positions?

There is no 90 day grace period to staff. The government expects that the center will be fully staffed at the beginning of operations.

15 C.2I Will a Staffing/Hiring Plan be required? Staffing plans are required in accordance with Section L of the solicitation.

19 F.5 The expected arrivals are between 20-21 monthly, however will there be an adjusted COVID OBS of 84% per the recent release from JCAS?

The government expects that the Gadsden Job Corps Center will be at full OBS at the time of award. The contractor shall propose a price based on 100% OBS.

11 Attachment J-9 Is Gadsden State University still a part of the enrollment process for new students? Are they considered Gadsden State University students?

The Gadsden State Community College is not part of the Job Corps enrollment process.

During the pre-proposal conference and site visit, there was signage indicating Gadsden State College occupied and/or shared space on the Gadsden JCC campus. Can you please clarify the relationship between the College and the Center in terms of occupancy and shared expenses?

The U.S. Department of Labor has a lease agreement with the Gadsden State Community College for the space that the Gadsden Job Corps Center utilizes. The Gadsden Job Corps Center is responsible for all utilities on campus, including the spaces occupied by the Gadsden State Community College.

N/A N/A Will the government ensure all equipment, including heating and air conditioning units, are in good working condition?

Centers submit requests to the government for Construction, Rehabilitation and Acquisition (CRA) or equipment funding to repair or replace heating and air conditioning units as the needs arise.

N/A N/A Please confirm who the off-center training partner is for Advanced Manufacturing

Currently, the Gadsden Job Corps Center does not have a partnership with an Other Training Provider for the Advanced Manufacturing Career Technical Training Program. The training program is not currently operational. The government expects the training program to start by contract award.

N/A Attachment J-26 In attachment J-26, it states that the Center leases the building where the cafeteria resides. Is there an additional cost associated with this lease?

The cafeteria is included in the lease agreement between the U.S. Department of Labor and Gadsden State Community College, and there is no additional cost.

Gadsden JCC is not listed in the Utility Trend Spreadsheet and the periods supplied on the J-12 attachment were not during full OBS due to covid. Will PY 2016 – PY 2020 be provided for cost comparison?

The utility trend report is provided as an attachment to this amendment.

N/A N/A The attached Facility Survey was conducted in June 2018.

Was there a recent Facility Survey virtual or onsite done?

The last Facility Survey for the Gadsden Center was conducted in 2018.

The Facility Survey states that center maintenance will take over the work order for Gadsden State CC owned buildings when the issue has not been addressed in 7 days. What is the process of reimbursement or deduction for these work orders performed by center maintenance?

The Gadsden Job Corps Center has a good working partnership with Gadsden State Community College. The Gadsden Center has not experienced a need for reimbursement for work orders performed by Job Corps Center maintenance staff, etc. The Gadsden Center staff’s follow-up communication regarding maintenance work orders has been effective.

Per the solicitation, the center offers OTP in Advance Manufacturing (Certified Production Technology), are students currently enrolled in this program and if so, where is the training offered and if not, is it anticipated that this program will continue with contract award?

Currently, there are no students enrolled in the Advance Manufacturing Career Technical Training Program. The government expects this program to start before new contract award.

N/A C.2 Since training slots are listed as (0.5), are the 20 ACT slots really 10 full-time college students?

The Advanced Manufacturing Career Technical Training Program has 12 full time slots and the ACT program has 20 full time slots.

N/A C.2

Are there any age requirements or prerequisites for OTP in Advanced Manufacturing (Certified Production Technology) that would prevent any category of students from participating (i.e. minors, students without HSD/HSE)?

Prerequisites for enrollment in the Advance Manufacturing Career Technical Training Program: Career Technical Training Program completer, High School Diploma/High School Equivalency and minimum age 18 years.

N/A C.2

Are there any age requirements or prerequisites for Certified Nursing Assistant that would prevent any category of students from participating (i.e. minors, students without

HSD/HSE)?

There are currently no prerequisites for the Certified Nursing Assistant Career Technical Training Program. However, minors are not allowed to take the state exam.

What role does Gadsden State Community College play in facility/property maintenance and/or how does coordination with the operator work? Is the lease agreement managed by DOL or the operator? Will the government share the lease agreement with offerors?

When there is a maintenance need in the Gadsden Job Corps Center leased areas, Center staff sends a work order to the Gadsden State Community College to complete. The U.S.

Department of Labor (DOL) manages the lease agreement. A copy of the lease, with redacted signatures, is provided as an attachment to this amendment.

13 C.2

The RFP lists a 12-slot OTP in the Advanced Manufacturing trade that is not listed on the most recent CTT-10 report.

Please confirm the RFP is correct. If so, is this trade in current operation at Gadsden or will this be a new trade under the new contract?

Currently, the Advanced Manufacturing Career Technical Training Program is not in operation at the Gadsden Job Corps Center. The government expects the training program to start by contract award.

13 C.2 Please confirm that OTP in Advanced Manufacturing is 12 full time slots and ACT is 20 full time slots.

This is to confirm the Advanced Manufacturing Career Technical Training Program has 12 full time slots and the ACT program has 20 full time slots.

13 C.2 Please confirm if the Gadsden certified nurse assistant program is state-approved and registered.

The Gadsden Job Corps Center’s Certified Nursing Assistant Career Technical Training Program is state-approved and registered.

13 C.2 Please clarify if Gadsden JCC student are permitted to attend any of the GSCC technical programs located on the same campus.

Currently, Gadsden Job Corps Center students are not permitted to attend any of the Gadsden State Community College technical programs offered on the same campus as the Gadsden Job Corps Center. The students enrolled in Advanced Career Training (ACT) attend classes on the Gadsden Community College Campus on Wallace Drive.

N/A Attachment J-23 Gadsden is not listed in this report. Please provide a utility price trend for the Gadsden JCC.

The utility trend report is provided as an attachment to this amendment.

N/A Attachment J-9 Please confirm the June 2018 Facility Report is the latest facility survey available.

The June 2018 Facility Survey Report is the latest facility survey available.

N/A Section 1.5 , Attachment J-9 Please confirm the Gadsden State Community College is still responsible for maintenance on their owned buildings used by the Gadsden JCC.

Gadsden State Community College is responsible for maintenance of their owned buildings that the Gadsden Job Corps Center utilizes.

N/A Attachment J-9

Please clarify if the other entrances onto the shared campus that are not controlled by the JCC are accessible by Job Corps staff and students. And, are these entrances controlled by GSCC security staff?

The other entrances to the shared campus are accessible by Job Corps staff and students. These entrances are not controlled by Gadsden State Community College security staff.

N/A Attachment J-26 Attachment J-26 indicates that two rooms in the female dorm are closed due to roof leaking; is there a concern for mold remediation in these areas?

The areas of concern will be remediated (removed and replaced) after the roof repair is complete.

N/A N/A Is the Gadsden center currently accredited by a regional accrediting body?

The Gadsden Job Corps Center itself is not accredited.

N/A N/A Is the Gadsden center on a bus route? The Gadsden Job Corps Center is not on a bus route.