Answers_to_Puerto_Rico_RFP_Questions.docx

Clarification Questions for the Puerto Rico JCC

RFP #1630J1-18-R-00010

1.

The RFP states this solicitation is only for a 4-year period. Normally Job Corps contracts are for 5 years. Please clarify.

Response: This contract is four years; one year base with three Option Year Periods.

Response: OA Arrivals for Contract Year 1 are 700 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 954 per contract year.

OA Arrivals for Contract Years 2 through 4 are 1000 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 1254 per contract year.

· Pg.4:B.1. Background: states 1954 students for OA for years 2-4.

Response: The 1954 was an error. OA Arrivals for Contract Years 2 through 4 are 1000 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 1254 per contract year.

· Pgs.7-14: B.2 Pricing Schedule: OA & CTS CLINs for years 2-4 are listed as 1254 (CLINs 1007-1008, 2007-2008, 3007-3008).

Response: OA Arrivals for Contract Year 1 are 700 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 954 per contract year.

OA Arrivals for Contract Years 2 through 4 are 1000 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 1254 per contract year.

· Pg.19: C.3.A.: 1254 students (700 + 300 + 254) for years 2-4.

Response: OA Arrivals for Contract Year 1 are 700 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 954 per contract year.

OA Arrivals for Contract Years 2 through 4 are 1000 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 1254 per contract year.

· Pg.34: F.5: 1254 Students (700+300+254) for years 2-4 per the deliverables schedule.

Response: The 1254 Arrival goals

Response: OA Arrivals for Contract Year 1 are 700 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 954 per contract year.

OA Arrivals for Contract Years 2 through 4 are 1000 for Puerto Rico Centers and 254 for Virgin Islands, for a total of 1254 per contract year.

· Pg.4: B.1. Background: Year 1 = 1073; Year 2-4 = 1893.

Response: The total CTS goals for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for contract Year 1 is 735 (Puerto Rico: 395 Graduates & 131 Former Enrollees / U.S. V.I.: Puerto Rico: 152 Graduates & 57 Former Enrollees)

The total CTS goals for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for contract Years 2-4 are 960 (Puerto Rico: 564 Graduates & 187 Former Enrollees / U.S. V.I.: Puerto Rico: 152 Graduates & 57 Former Enrollees).

· Pgs.7-14: B.2. Pricing Schedule: Year 1-2 = 1470 (735 + 735); Year 3-4 = 1920 (960 + 960).

Response: The total CTS goals for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for contract Year 1 is 735 (Puerto Rico: 395 Graduates & 131 Former Enrollees / U.S. V.I.: Puerto Rico: 152 Graduates & 57 Former Enrollees)

The total CTS goals for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for contract Years 2-4 are 960 (Puerto Rico: 564 Graduates & 187 Former Enrollees / U.S. V.I.: Puerto Rico: 152 Graduates & 57 Former Enrollees).

· Pg.26: C.3.D.: Year 1-2 = 735 (526 from Puerto Rico and 209 from US Virgin Islands) and 960 for years 3-4 (751 + 209).

· Please clarify and update sections accordingly.

Response: The total CTS goals for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for contract Year 1 is 735 (Puerto Rico: 395 Graduates & 131 Former Enrollees / U.S. V.I.: Puerto Rico: 152 Graduates & 57 Former Enrollees)

The total CTS goals for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for contract Years 2-4 are 960 (Puerto Rico: 564 Graduates & 187 Former Enrollees / U.S. V.I.: Puerto Rico: 152 Graduates & 57 Former Enrollees).

Response: The total CTS goals for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for contract Year 1 is 735 (Puerto Rico: 395 Graduates & 131 Former Enrollees / U.S. V.I.: Puerto Rico: 152 Graduates & 57 Former Enrollees)

The total CTS goals for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for contract Years 2-4 are 960 (Puerto Rico: 564 Graduates & 187 Former Enrollees / U.S. V.I.: Puerto Rico: 152 Graduates & 57 Former Enrollees).

The anticipated annual inflow of 735 students for CTS services appears high for contract year 1 when considering the PY17 pool was only 177. Additionally, the anticipated inflow would only be achieved if the applicable centers’ OBS were at full capacity.

Based on the current OBS situation at only 260 OBS, it appears the number of students available for CTS services will be much less than 735 at the beginning of the contract.

Will the government consider revising the first year’s anticipated inflow, and its associated quantities?

Response: The Ramey Job Corps Center will be the only center operating during Contract Year 1 with an OBS capacity level of 470 students. The CTS placement quotas for year 1 (735) include former students from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands that were unable to receive services due to the effects of Hurricane Maria.

The referenced CLINs are not consistently used for cost categories related to “hourly rates.” For example, CLIN 0002 includes SubCLINs such as academic supplies, clothing, dorm supplies, etc.

Response: Any direct or indirect labor proposed for these line-items are to be proposed with fully-burdened labor rates.

In the PRH, DOL/Job Corps has outlined the expectations for placement services at 83% of students (grads & former enrollees). Please explain why the quantities in the Pricing Schedule are higher than the standard DOL/Job Corps performance expectations.

The quantities should better align with the DOL/Job Corps performance measures for each tier.

Response: The quantities take under considerations the performance measures and are calculated based on planned OBS and aligned with the historical termination rates of students.

Response: The reference to 6-month follow-up for CTS Placement Services should read reference the Q2 Survey.

100 students surveyed 50 students respond (response pool) 40 students expected to be placed (80% of response pool) In this RFP, the Q2 Survey quantity should be based on 80% of an estimated number of respondents. Please consider revising the quantities for CLINs 0010, 0012, 1010, 1012, 2010, 2012, 3010 and 3012.

Response: This is correct.

Original:

“…the contractor shall use 60% of the total price for initial placement and former enrollees and 40% for former enrollees.”

Revised:

“…the contractor shall use 60% of the total price for initial placement of former enrollees and 40% for Q2.”

Response: Correct as revised above.

Response: The NTE amounts have been updated in Section B.

Response: J-5, illustrating the CTST slots, is revised to illustrate the correct dates and better illustrate the slot configuration.

The CTST slots illustrated in J-5 are:

Year 1 – Ramey - 180 slots = NTE of $90,000

Year 2-4 – Arecibo – 48 slots = NTE of $24,000 Ramey - 180 slots = NTE of $90,000 NTE of $114,000

Section B has been updated accordingly.

Response: The contractor is only required to provide the placements they have been contracted for. Any changes will be addressed post-award.

Response: It does not include CTS equipment needs.

Response: The Ramey Job Corps Center is in full operation mode. Construction Rehabilitation projects are addressed as needed at this point. The Government does not have an approved CRA project plan for Arecibo and Barranquitas at this time.

Response: Safety and Security Services will be provided at the Arecibo and Barrranquitas Job Corps Centers on a 24/7 basis. The Safety and Security staff will not be housed on center.

· General oversight of the CRA projects being conducted at bothsites or just Arecibo?

Response: Routine maintenance is done on an ongoing basis, i.e., general repairs, landscaping, etc. National Office approved CRA projects will be initiated or resumed if/when it is determined this effort will be in the best interest of the Government.

· Maintenance of facility grounds and buildings at both sites or just Arecibo?

Response: General maintenance of the Arecibo and Barranquitas facilities will be performed.

· Is there electricity and water currently at both Arecibo and Barranquitas?

Response: Yes. Arecibo and Barranquitas Job Corps Centers currently have water and electricity.

Response: The total male dorm capacity is based on 3 to 4 beds per room. Some dorm rooms can accommodate 4 beds. The stated capacity of 174 is correct.

Response: The RFP is accurate.

Carpentry – 40 (RFP); 20 (CTT-10) Adv. Culinary Arts – 30 (RFP); not listed on CTT-10 Security and Protective Svcs – 60 (RFP); not listed on CTT-10 Facilities Maintenance – 24 (RFP); not listed on CTT-10 Cement Masonry – 48 (RFP); 24 (CTT-10) Adv Solar PV – 20 (RFP); not listed on CTT-10 Adv. Electrical – 20 (RFP); not listed on CTT-10

Response: The RFP stated CTT programs and slots for Year 1 and Year 2 are correct. CTT changes were made at the Arecibo and Ramey Centers to accommodate the enrollment, OBS, LMI, and training reconfiguration. The referenced JCDC CTT 10 report does not reflect the approved changes.

LPN – 20 (RFP); 0 (CTT-10)

Clinical Medical Asst – 30 (RFP); not listed on CTT-10 Welding – 24 (RFP); not listed on CTT-10 Pharmacy Technician – 30 (RFP); not listed on CTT-10 Retail Sales – not listed in RFP; 20 (CTT-10) Adv Solar PV – not listed in RFP; 20 (CTT-10)

Response: The RFP stated CTT programs and slots for Year 1 and Year 2 are correct. CTT changes were made at the Arecibo and Ramey Centers to accommodate the enrollment, OBS, LMI, and training reconfiguration. The referenced JCDC CTT 10 report does not reflect the approved changes.

Response: The Advanced Solar PV CTT program was transferred from Arecibo to the Ramey Job Corps Center. It is no longer part of the planned Arecibo training.

Response: The stated 24 ACT slots is consistent with the PRH-defined slots.

Response: Yes. The Government will work with the operator to develop an OBS build up plan which may take up to 12 months to achieve.

Response: The proposed costs for these line-items should include all proposed direct and indirect costs.

It’s understandable that the goals may fluctuate each year, but will the RFP/contract clearly outline the specific contract goals for each year and the performance expectations so the offeror knows the contracted expectations and the potential fee results? If so, please provide them in the RFP.

Response: All goals have been addressed within the RFP and will be addressed within the subsequent contract.

a. The total of the Cost Reimbursable CLINS 0004 and similarly in option years, are the “Target Cost”;

b. Average Cost Incentive Fee represents “Target Fee;”

c. The Fee Adjustment Formula is 50% government and 50% contractor for over runs and under runs, consistent with other Job Corps contracts.

d. Will the form be revised or another form included outlining the target costs by year for center operations? Other Job Corps RFP’s have provided a Cost Incentive Fee table outlining these components.

Please confirm contractors are allowed to invoice performance and cost incentive fees throughout the contract years at the proposed fee amounts.

Response: The Cost incentive fee is earned and calculated post-award. Contractors shall invoice earned fees AFTER they have been earned.

Response: The performance excellence bonus is calculated and earned post-award.

Response: The Management Fee is calculated and earned post-award, and the contractor shall invoice on said fee AFTER the fee has been earned.

Response: The Staffing Report referenced is the Staff Vacancy Report. Until the report is updated to accommodate this requirement, the Operator will need to self-report vacancies.

e. Please confirm the reference to Q4 should be removed as the pricing schedule does not include CLINS related to Q4.

Response: 1) Section G.5.i should be re-named: “Outreach, Admissions and Career Transition Services”.

2) The RFP is correct.

Response: This will be addressed post-award.

Response: Confirmed.

Response: Incorrect. The Government assesses damages for all placements entered by contractor: initial, subsequent, and upgrades.

The language of this section is not clear or adequate for contract implementation. As the RFP later becomes the contract, the language must be clarified/revised. According to FAR 11.501(b), “Liquidated damages are used to compensate the Government for probable damages. Therefore, the liquidated damages rate must be a reasonable forecast of just compensation for the harm that is caused by late delivery or untimely performance of the particular contract.”

1. The RFP states that the contractor agrees to have a maximum vacancy rating not exceeding 4%. Please define the financial or liquidated damages assessment for exceeding the 4%? The RFP is not complete in this regard. This would be double jeopardy to assess for a vacancy rate exceeding 4% as well as a specified fill rate for designated positions.

2. Please clarify how the allowable maximum vacancy rating of 4% or less is calculated (based on vacant FTE’s or salary amounts). The calculation must be standardized and defined in the contract.

3. In the 4% maximum vacancy limitation, how will considerations/adjustments be made for the following:

a. Coverage provided by other positions, substitutes, overtime, etc. Contractors propose coverage for vacancies in critical areas, such as security, residential living, etc.

b. Proposed float savings - With the expectation that turnover and vacancies will occur, it has been standard practice to propose float/vacancy savings and reduce the proposed costing accordingly.

4. Please detail what is meant by the “value specified for the vacant position”. Assessments at 50% or 100% of a specified position rate after 31 or 60 days seems punitive.

5. Please confirm the assessments for vacancies only pertain to the position titles identified in the chart, not to other vacant positions.

6. Please confirm the liquidated damages will be executed via contract modification by the Government before the contractor is to subtract the amount from a subsequent voucher; otherwise, the contract will not reconcile.

7. How will the government determine the 30-day vacancy window? How will this be reported to the government?

The chart of positions includes Security Personnel. As the other positions in this listing are management or senior staff, please confirm the reference of “Security Personnel” should be revised to “Security Supervisor.”

Response: The RFP is correct. Any additional changes will be addressed post-award.

1. The references to a surge in OBS or sustained increases in OBS of 10 or more contradict the language on page 16 describing the specific number of students in the Center Design. As many of the center operations costs are firm-fixed-price, contractors are obligated to operate at the contracted OBS; any OBS levels above the contracted OBS level would require an equitable adjustment. Does this mean contractors are authorized to accept students/arrivals exceeding the contracted OBS?

Response: Any changes to OBS will be addressed post-award in contract administration.

2. The reduction for sustained decreases in OBS of 10 or more students cannot be quickly calculated using the per student price in Section G.7.

a. Job Corps policy and program changes significantly impact the OBS levels and student retention (i.e., enrollment freezes, student retention policies, behavior discipline guidelines, etc.), which are not within the contractor’s control.

b. The per student price is comprised of both cost-reimbursable components (food, other medical, etc.) and firm-fixed-price (FFP) components (academic supplies, clothing, etc.). Any modification to the contract, must be identified by each CLIN, identifying the cost reimbursable CLINs separately from the FFP.

c. The per student price includes many fixed costs that are not eliminated or reduced simply with the decrease of 10 students; not all costs are variable.

With a decrease of 10 students, staff in several areas and other direct costs would not be reduced proportionately with the OBS change, or at all. For example, the PRH mandates certain staff-to-student ratios (1:18 in academics, 1:15 in certain CTT trades, medical services, etc.); support staffing (food services, administrative, etc.) does not fluctuate by small OBS changes; and other costs such as utilities, facility maintenance costs, etc. are not impacted. Additionally, the decrease in students likely would not affect only one classroom or one dorm.

d. If the contract has significantly low OBS, staff positions may be vacant. The reduction for the decrease in students and assessment for staff vacancies result in a double charge to the contractor for some of the same costs.

As described in Section G.8 about improperly retaining students, the government acknowledged by applying a percentage to the Student Per Day Cost (15% x Student Per Day Cost x # of days) hat many of the costs are fixed. A percentage of the total cost is more reasonable for low OBS.

Response: The RFP is clear and accurate. This is in the Government’s best interest.

Response: Yes. The word “arrival” should be replaced with the word “placement”.

In #4, please confirm the reference to final acceptance of placements refers to the 6 month/Q2 CLINs-0010, 0012, and so forth in the option years.

Because invoicing to the Government is to occur after review and approval from the COR (after 10 business days), the contractor’s billing and cash-flow procedures are directly tied to COR’s ability to timely review and approve.

What is the government’s recourse to the contractor if the COR is unable to review and confirm within 10 business days?

Response: This issue will be addressed post-award.

OCM – This has been included in this amendment.

Response: The Limits in Compensation Clause IS APPLICABLE to this requirement.

Response: FAR 52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment – Labor and Material IS NOT applicable to this requirement. Any changes to this will be addressed post-award.

SF-33 – Notes 4 copies for furnishing.

Pg. 89 - Two hard copies and one electronic version.

Response: Two hard copies and one electronic version.

1. What will be available to a contractor in the new contract? In order to properly estimate the transition in costs, contractors must be provided estimated values of the following supplies at the time of transition-in:

a. Academic & CTT supplies & materials – Line 02 & 04

b. Residential & recreation supplies & materials – Line 06

c. Student clothing – Line 08

d. Other Support Services supplies & materials (kitchen non-food supplies, dorm supplies, etc.) – Line 10

e. Other CP/CTR supplies & materials – Line 14

f. Other Admin supplies & materials (office, classroom, computer supplies & materials) – Line 16

2. Will the materials/supplies on hand at time of transition be available at the stated guaranteed value at no charge to the new contract/contractor?

Please confirm due to the absence of specific language in the RFP and according to FAR 52.245-1 (e)(2), the Contractor will retain title to all property acquired by the Contractor for use on the contract in the FFP CLINs.

Response: Attachment J-11 provides a current listing of expendable property on Center. Offerors should submit proposals based on the current levels and will be allowed to submit an adjustment at the time of the contract start date if the inventories fall below the current levels.

45.

Please confirm if the washers and dryers at the Ramey and Arecibo Center are leased or owned. If they are government-owned, are they all operable?

Response: The washers and dryers are owned by the Government at the Ramey and Arecibo Job Corps Centers.

Response: Attachment J4 (staffing chart) was provided within the RFP’s Amendment #2.

Response: The Government is not obligated to disclose the nature of how it will conduct a cost analysis.

Response: While a single contract will be awarded, the two Centers are addressed separately so Offerors are expected to complete Schedule J-1 for Ramey, Arecibo, separately, and a consolidated J-1

Response: Attachment J1 was provided within the RFP’s Amendment #2.

Response: The Facility Survey from 2014 and 2016 are the most recent for Ramey and Arecibo Job Corps Centers.

Response: Please see attached Arecibo and Ramey DOL Property Listings.

Response: The stated requirement for 48 CTT slots for Cement Masonry at Ramey is correct and it supersedes the plan .

54.

On July 1, 2019, when Job Corps centers begin using the TABE 11/12, will the Spanish version of the new TABE be available for the centers in Puerto Rico?

Response: There is no Spanish version of the TABE 11/12 test currently available.

55.

Are there security cameras at the 3 centers (Ramey, Arecibo and Barranquitas?)

Response: Arecibo Job Corps Center does not have any security cameras. Ramey Job Corps Center has several strategically located security cameras along the fencing or perimeter of the center campus.

p.4,8,10 12,14

The Contractor shall provide Outreach and Admissions services in the U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and shall ensure the arrival of a minimum of 954 students into the Job Corps program in Year 1 and 1,954 students in Years 2, 3 and 4 for residential male and female students, and nonresidential male and female students.

The quantity of 1,954 specified in this paragraph contradicts the quantity of 1,254 listed for CLINS 1007, 2007, and 3007. Please clarify

Response: DUPLICATE QUESTION

p.4,8,10 12,14

The Contractor shall provide Post-Center Career Transition Services (CTS) for all eligible students enrolled at the Ramey Job Corps Center, (and Arecibo Job Corps Center for Year 2 through 4) annually for youth returning to the U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Year 1 CTS will be for a total of 1,073 students and Years 2 through 4 will be for a total of 1,893 students.

The quantities of 1,073 and 1,893 contradict the quantities listed for CLINS CLINS 0009 – 0012, and corresponding CLINS. Please clarify.

Response: The RFP is clear and accurate.

p.7,9,11,13 CLIN 0003 and corresponding CLINS lists the 1% management for OA and CTS as ‘if app’ and section G.3 does not specify its applicability. The revised J-1 issued with Amendment 2 calculates the fee in the pricing schedule tab implying that it is applicable. Please clarify if the management fee is applicable to OA and CTS.

Response: The Management Fee is applicable to Center Operations, Outreach and Admission and Career Transition Services.

Response: All proposed costs under these line items should contain all applicable direct and indirect costs.

Response: The Technical Performance Incentive Fee is earned and calculated post-award.

p.38 It is understood from this section and corresponding J-1 that the cost incentive fee to be earned ranges from 0%-3% with an average of 1.5%, however the calculation used to determine how much is earned has not been provided. Please define the calculation.

Response: The Cost Incentive Fee is earned and calculated post-award.

Response: The Performance Excellence Bonus is earned and calculated post-award.

The staff vacancy report from the FMS system does not provide the appropriate data for the government to assess damages pertaining to staff levels specified under G.12. Consider revising this requirement

Please consider changing the requirement of including the PLE 600 report to the OMS-20p report for CTS billing.

Response: The requirement is unchanged.

A new contractor will not be able to bill for 90 day arrivals during the first 3 months of the contract given those students would be credited to the previous contractor. As such, will the government allow the previous contractor to continue billing for 90 day arrivals for the next 90 days following the date that the contract changes operators?

Another way the government can account for this timing difference is by reducing the 90 day arrival goal proportionately in year 1 for new contractors.

Please explain how the government intends on making the goals to billing equitable for new contractors.

Response: This question is not understood.

Will the new contractor be able to invoice for Initial and/or Q2 CTS placements for students that separated prior to the new contract start date but remain in the service window during the new contract?

If not, does the government expect the new contractor to provide services to students that they would not be able to invoice for?

Response: The new contractor will be able to invoice for all graduates and former enrollees that are in the placement window and placed by the contractor after the contract’s start date.

Will the calculated price of an OBS decrease of 10 or more students be applied retroactively or forward, or both?

Consider separating out fees that are billable on a monthly basis into their own CLIN as it will simplify the accounting during the contract period.

Why are there account number and titles included in the line 10 and line 14 tabs?

There are several incorrect formulas contained in the DFP & Incentives Fee tab. Please consider correcting so that offers can be evaluated fairly.

The formulas contained in the total column of the Outreach and Admissions tab is not factoring in the quantity. Please correct.

Response: The RFP is correct.

Response: Please provide 4 copies of the slides and 4 copies of the narrative. These must be provided in a separate volume.

71.

Will all or some of the students recruited in the Virgin Islands be attending Ramey?

Response: Yes.

72.

Is the PowerPoint for the oral presentation due with the proposal/application?

Response: An electronic copy of the oral presentation must be provided.

73.

Where do we mail the proposal/application?

Response: Please mail the proposal to the specified address.

74.

What are the required forms that need to be submitted. I saw a form regarding some disclosures but, I wasn't sure if that needed to be included or not. Please kindly give a brief list of the forms needed.

75.

Why is the Job Corp in Puerto Rico being bidded out? It's a government ran program. Was there a brain drain or too many qualified people left the island and cannot run the centers?

Response: The Offeror is to propose adequate security and maintenance based on the latest available facility survey.

Response: DUPLICATE QUESTION

• The J5 indicates Ramey will have 180 CTST slots for the period of December 2018 through November 2019 then the CTST slots are reduced to 80 for the period of December 2019 through November 2013. Is this reduction accurate?

Response: Yes. This is correct at this time.

· Has the government secured training space for the new and expanded trades at Ramey? If not, what is the anticipated date?

Response: Classroom and training space needs have been addressed.

· Will the government furnish the new and expanded trades with start-up textbooks, materials and equipment prior to contract start date at Ramey?

Response: The Government will continue to work with the operator to address any PRH or DOL program requirements before and after contract award.

· If not, should the offeror include these cost in their first year costs for Ramey?

Response: Offerors should include costs for newly proposed initiatives and replacement costs.

· Under the firm-fixed price payment structure of the RFP, if offeror is required to furnish start-up items for new and expanded trades at Ramey, how should we indicate those costs since the J1 is set up for monthly allocations?

Response: All trades are expected be operational by the new contract award date

· Is it the government’s expectation that the operator will construct new training spaces at Arecibo for the new trades?

Response: No.

· Will the government furnish textbooks, materials and equipment for the new trades at Arecibo, or should the offeror include those costs in year 2.

Response: Existing equipment and supplies will be available. Offerors are expected to furnish new and replacement materials.

79.

If the offeror is expected to purchase textbooks, materials and equipment for the new and expanded trades at Ramey during the transition period, when is an anticipated start date for these trades?

Response: The trades are already in operation.

80.

Did the government transfer textbooks, materials and equipment for the Advanced Solar program from Arecibo to Ramey?

81.

When can offerors expect to receive the J1?

Response: Attachment J1 was posted within the RFP’s Amendment #2.

82.

Does the government want separate J1s for all three centers? If the government wants a combined J1, will they alter the form to add tabs for each center?

83.

With respect to facility maintenance, the J1 requires offerors to provide costs for Line 19 - Other Facility Maintenance in CLINS 0004, 1004, 2004 and 3004. Should the offeror include costs in these line items for materials, equipment and services for Arecibo and Barranquitas, or will the government cover those costs through an NTE line item?

Response: The Government performed water and mold testing at Arecibo and Barranquitas in November and December 2017. These reports are attached to this amendment.

84.

Please provide information on the remaining facility maintenance/repair items for the Arecibo and Barranquitas centers

85.

What is the contractor expected to do in terms of repairs at Arecibo during the first year of the contract and before the Center opens?

86.

Has the government completed environmental testing at Arecibo and Barranquitas? If so, please provide copies of the reports.

Response: The Government performed water and mold testing at Arecibo and Barranquitas in November and December 2017.

87.

Has the government secured academic classroom space for the expanded OBS at Ramey? If not, when is the anticipated date?

Response: The Ramey Center is fully operational for the planned OBS.

88.

The government did not provide a walk through at Barranquitas and the facility survey is dated June 2015 (prior to Hurricane Maria). How is an offeror to calculate staffing for facility maintenance and Line 19 – Other Facility Maintenance costs?

Response: The Offeror is to propose adequate security and maintenance based on the latest available facility survey.

89.

Will the government provide an up to date report on the condition of the Barranquitas JCC?

Response: This information is not relevant to this requirement. The Offeror is to propose adequate security and maintenance based on the latest available facility survey.

90.

Please provide the current GAP for the Boston Region.

Response: While the assignment plan is under revision, the latest GAP is applicable to this contract.

Response: The RFP’s F.5 Deliverables tables have been updated.

Response: Please see RFP page 43, G.12.

Response: Boston Region.

94.

What is the availability of the GSA vehicles from Barranquitas? Have they been brought to Ramey for their use since Barranquitas does not appear to be opening for students during this procurement?

Response: J-13 Leased Vehicle list has been amended.

95.

For the career technical training program at Arecibo JCC, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is listed as 20 training slots, is this accurate? However, if the correct number of training slots is 30, the OBS will be over. Please clarify.

Response: Arecibo will have 20 CTT slots for LPN training.

96.

For the ramp of the Arecibo JCC, will furniture and equipment be provided by the DOL? What is the ramp plan for the Center (3 months/6 months)? Should a ramp plan be included in submitting the proposal?

Response: The Government will work with the operator to address any property or equipment needs for the Arecibo JCC. The Arecibo start up plan will be developed with the operator during Year 1 of the contract.

97.

When or how long prior to opening is the DOL anticipating the contractor to recruit for Arecibo JCC?

Response: A build-up plan will be developed prior to re-opening of the Arecibo center.

98.

Please clarify if OA/CTS (Subfactors 1F-1H) should be numbered consecutively with the rest of the Technical Approach or separately for both the written and oral slides.

Response: OA/CTS slides should be incorporated with the Technical Approach proposal.

99.

The Deliverables on page 34 does not match the breakdown of residential and nonresidential students, please clarify.

Response: The RFP’s F.5 Deliverables tables have been updated.

100.

The RFP states that Attachment J-1 will be provided in an amendment at a later date, when does the DOL anticipating releasing it?

Response: Please use a single USB for the entire proposal.

Response: A single transmission letter is acceptable.

Response: This is at the discretion of the offeror to submit any past performance information. Offerors will be evaluated on any relevant past performance information available.