QandA 2.docx

1. After discussion with our team, we would like to request an additional three week to properly provide a competitive proposal for this project.

DOS Response: The Government rejects an extension for 3 additional weeks. However, the Government will extend the proposal dude date an additional two weeks. The new due date is April 1, 2025 by 3:30pm ET.

1. Confirm bid due date is 18 March and will not change

DOS Response: See the response to question 1.

1. Is it acceptable to replace PPQs with CPARs for proposal

DOS Response: In accordance with Section M-007, the Government is requesting the submission of Attachment 4 – PPQs to review the offeror’s past performance. However, in the second bullet it is noted that the Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information, to include agency’s knowledge of contractor performance, other government agencies or past performance databases. The Government will not accept the submission of CPARS in place of the PPQ’s, but the Government can use it's discretion on reviewing CPARS.

1. Is it acceptable to provide project examples up to 7 years, vice 5, due to COVID.

DOS Response: The Government will accept project examples up to the past 7 years to account for downtime due to COVID. Section L-002 from the terms and conditions have been changed via this Amendment. The changes have been highlighted in red.

1. Confirm work is during normal business hours.

DOS Response: Most of the performance will occur during normal business hours. The exception would be work classified as “loud work.” The Government will coordinate with the awardee to determine whether the “loud work” could occur prior to or after normal business hours.

1. Is 10 business days the time for submittal review?

DOS Response: Yes, submittals will be reviewed in no more than 10 business days but could be completed prior to the 10 business days.

1. Confirm laydown, trailer placement and parking allowable on Bainbridge Street.

DOS Response: Through proper coordination, the intent would be to allow the awardee to create a laydown area in one of the lanes on Bainbridge Ave.

1. Confirm access to project space can be done via the Bainbridge St side access doors in accordance with security requirements. Tables and chairs on side balcony to be removed by others.

DOS Response: As noted above, the DOS will work with FLETC to authorize a laydown area on Bainbridge Ave to allow the awardee to access the work area through the porch door.

1. Confirm Larger shipments may have to be received through roll-up overhead door near ramp in rear of building (i.e., architectural millwork, MEP equipment).

DOS Response: Yes, with coordination with the Construction Manager and Facilities

1. Confirm it is acceptable to Propose placement of temp wall down center of corridor outside of existing Assembly Room to allow project flow with minimal disruption to building operations.

DOS Response: At this time the decision to place a temporary wall is being worked, but it is not a requirement in the scope of design drawings. Please continue to propose based upon the existing scope and drawings as they are on the SAM.gov posting. If the requirement does change a formal amendment will be issued.

1. Confirm Outages can occur for MEP tie-ins as appropriate.

DOS Response: Correct, from 6:00:AM-8:AM, After 6:00 PM every day and during weekends/government holidays

1. Roof penetrations for exhaust fans will be completed as required and will not affect Roof warranty?

DOS Response: Correct, contractor needs to follow construction Documents, obtain approvals form FMS and CM

1. Confirm Access to areas underneath slab are identified on plans for MEP tie-ins.

DOS Response: Yes, with proper PPE, approved Safety Plan for confined spaces

1. Confirm Fire alarm, access control and other systems will have to be coordinated with DOS Security etc. while work is being completed.

DOS Response: No, this is a US Coast Guard Space. Contractor will be responsible for full system integration,

1. Confirm dust control including covering ducted returns to be reviewed.

DOS Response: Correct

1. Is it possible to know the current POCs that DoS uses for Maintenance of the facility?

DOS Response: At the is time there will be no POC list DOS uses for the maintenance of the facility. Any questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and the CO will work with the COR, ACOR, and Construction Manager to respond to requests.