Request for Information SAM.pdf

Request for Information

2032H326R00007

1. Please confirm whether the carpet material will be provided by the owner or if it is to be furnished by the contractor? Carpet is to be furnished by the contractor.

2. If the contractor is responsible for supplying the carper, has a specific carpet specification been selected for this project?

Collection - Mind Over Matter

Style Name/ Style – Forward Vision GT135

Color 678 Expertise

Fiber Type – Duracolor Premium Nylon

Construction Tufted

Backing Material – EcoFlex TM One

Size 24”x24”

3. Will this project be awarded to a single contractor, or is it the intent to award multiple contractors? Multiple contractors.

4. For items listed as “Price TBD by RS Means” will the contractor be permitted to apply overhead and profit/markup or must pricing strictly follow the RSMeans values as stated? RSMeans allows for overhead and profit.

1. Proposal section 6.2, Volume II, Past Performance; if a PPQ was previously provided in a different format from personnel that are no longer employed by the client, will that be acceptable? Yes.

2. Will equipment and materials need to be removed from the working area at the end of each workday? Yes.

3. Will the government provide storage area for materials/equipment? Yes. Limited storage.

4. Contract states 7:30 am – 3:00 pm working hours in multiple places and evening work from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am in other parts. Please clarify working hours for the seed project and procedures for accessing building during off hours. Evening work as outlined in Section C2 of the solicitation.

5. For the seed project, are their any requirements for attic stock for the paint? No.

6. Please confirm bonds are not required for the proposal. Yes.

7. Proposal section 6.1.2, on attachment 1 for the seed project, are personnel addresses, phone, email required since this information should be redacted for the seed project? No.

8. Would company information and number of personnel be sufficient? Yes.

9. In regard to the proposal, Volume 1, can the QC Plan be excluded from the page limit in this section? No.

10. If the QC Plan cannot be excluded from the page count, does the government want a full QC Plan or a summary of the plan addressing the proposal requirements in section 6.1.4? Summary of the plan.

“The contractor’s response shall consist of one Cover Letter addressed to Ms. Arlene Davis and Mr.

Christian Fowler with the company’s contact information followed by three (3) separate volumes as detailed below. Volume I – Technical; Volume II – Past Performance; Volume III – Price; IV – Clauses and Provisions. Redacted volumes must have all names (i.e., company, key personnel names, points of contact, logos, etc.,) and any other identifiable text redacted. Volume III – Past Performance, will be redacted once received by the CO. There is no need to redact Volume III or IV.”

1. Can you please confirm the redaction requirement? In the second sentence it states Volume II is Past Performance. In the fourth sentence, it states that Volume III – Past Performance is not to be redacted upon submission. (Volume 1 Technical/Volume II Past Performance/Volume III Price/Volume IV Clauses and Provisions) Please confirm Volume I – Technical should be submitted in redacted form. YES . Should the Past Performance and the Price Volume be redacted? Yes (REDACT Volume I, II, III) Please confirm that Volume IV – Clauses and Provisions should not be redacted. Correct

2. Are offices 1320Q and 1320R included in the scope of work for the seed project? Yes

11. The seed project is to be done during off hours. Evening work as outlined in Section C2 of the solicitation.

3. What percentage of task orders would Treasury anticipate being performed during off-hours?

80% to 100%

Rooms 1316 and 1320

1 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 Page 40

Please confirm that the existing windows (unpainted wooden rails, grilles, sash, etc.) will remain as-is, and that only window frames, casings, moldings, and sills are to be painted. Correct.

2 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007

Please confirm that the paint brand, type, and colors for Rooms 1316 and 1320 are the same as specified for Rooms 2409, 2413, and 2417 (Benjamin

Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 / Paint Colors Page

Moore Aura Interior or Low/No VOC equivalent: Walls HC-93 Carrington Beige (Flat); Trim, Door, Window surrounds, Cornice, Ceiling OC-17 White Dove (Flat); FCU cabinet HC-179 Platinum Gray (Semi-Gloss)). Same for both rooms.

3 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 Page 40

Please confirm that providing access to columns (including moving, storing, and reinstalling cubicle furniture if required) is the client’s responsibility.

Contractor cover the furniture with poly before painting. There is no need to remove and install it.

4 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 Page 40

If the contractor is to move, store, and reinstall cubicle furniture, please provide details on installation conditions, including attachment to carpet, electrical connections, and any other relevant constraints. Not applicable.

5 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 Page 40

Please confirm that the client is responsible for temporarily relocating employees from affected cubicles during the work. The employees will remain in the space during the day. The work will be done at night so before leaving each night the temporary protection is to be removed and the space clean.

6 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 Page 40

Please confirm that the client is responsible for removing, storing, or securing office materials, furniture, and personal belongings to allow clear access to all work areas prior to work commencing. No. the work areas will be covered with poly to protect them.

7 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 Page 40

Please confirm that unpainted wooden doors will remain as-is, and that only previously painted doors will be repainted. Correct.

8 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 Page 40

Please confirm that the scope of work excludes any modifications or replacement of carpet, lighting, fan coil units, fire protection systems, windows, doors, or window blinds. The seed project is painting only.

However, the IDIQ includes carpet removal and replacement.

9 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 Page 40

Please confirm that no work is included on the corridor (main hallway) side of suite entrance elements, including doors, frames, casings, and moldings.

Correct.

Rooms 2409, 2413 and 2417

10 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 2409, 2413 & 2417 Page 40

Please confirm that the existing windows (unpainted wooden rails, grilles, sash, etc.) will remain as-is, and that only window frames, casings, moldings, and sills are to be painted. Correct.

11 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 2409, 2413 & 2417 Page 40

Please confirm that the client is responsible for removing, storing, or securing office materials, furniture, and personal belongings to allow clear access to all work areas prior to work commencing. . No. the work areas will be covered with poly to protect them.

12 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 2409, 2413 & 2417 Page 40

Please confirm that unpainted wooden doors will remain as-is, and that only previously painted doors will be repainted. Correct.

13 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 2409, 2413 & 2417 Page 40

Please confirm that the scope of work excludes any modifications or replacement of carpet, lighting, fan coil units, fire protection systems, windows, doors, or window blinds. The seed project is painting only.

However, the IDIQ includes carpet removal and replacement.

14 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 2409, 2413 & 2417 Page 40

Please confirm that no work is included on the corridor (main hallway) side of suite entrance elements, including doors, frames, casings, and moldings.

Correct.

ADMINISTRATIVE RFIs

15 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Background

The SOW identifies the Main Treasury Building as a National Historic Landmark. Please confirm whether any surfaces, trim profiles, or architectural elements within Rooms 1316, 1320, 2409, 2413, or 2417 are subject to historic preservation review or approval before painting commences, and whether the contractor will be required to coordinate with a preservation officer prior to or during the work. Not required.

16 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 / Rooms 2409, 2413 & 2417 Page 40;

The Scenario Project SOW specifies that all work is to be performed off-hours (6 PM to 6 AM), while Section III General Work Hours specifies 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Please confirm that the off-hours requirement in the Scenario Project SOW governs for task orders of this type, or clarify how the two provisions will be reconciled at the task order

Section III, Work Hours level. This is evening work from 6pm to 6am. 80% to 100% of task orders will be after hours.

17 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 / Rooms 2409, 2413 & 2417 / Paint Colors Page 40

The SOW includes “prep and paint fan coil unit covers” as a scope item and separately lists FCU cabinets as a distinct color (HC-179 Platinum Gray, Semi-Gloss). Please confirm whether “fan coil unit covers” and “FCU cabinets” refer to the same elements, and whether the entire FCU assembly (covers, cabinet, and any other exposed components) is within the scope of work. It is not the metal FCU but the FCU wood cover that lift off that is painted.

18 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Section VII, Evaluation Criteria / Basis for Award

Please confirm the anticipated minimum and maximum number of IDIQ contracts the Government intends to award under this solicitation.

Unknown at this time.

19 RFQ No.

2032H326R00007 Scenario Project Scope of Work, Rooms 1316 & 1320 / Rooms 2409, 2413 & 2417 / Paint Colors Page 40

The Scenario Project SOW requires the contractor to operate an air scrubber during working hours and specifies a Low/No VOC paint equivalent. Please confirm whether these requirements apply to all task orders issued under the IDIQ, or whether they are specific to the Scenario Project only. All.

1. As completed PPQs are directly emailed by our customers to the Contract Officer as per section 6.2, do we need to submit the PPQs completed by our customers again as part of the Volume II submission.

Please clarify? Yes.

2. Since Volume II, III and IV responses need not be redacted as per section 4.0. Do we need to follow the below mentioned naming convention for these volumes also. Please clarify. Redact Redact Volume 1 Technical/Volume II Past Performance /Volume III Price

(Alphanumeric Number)Vol II-PPQ

(Alphanumeric Number)Vol III-Pricing (Alphanumeric Number)Vol IV- FFCnP

3. There is a mention of "(FAR) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (SEP 2023)" to be filled as part of the Volume IV response, but we could not find the same in the RFP document. Request you to please share the same . (Attachment 3_APU 26-01)

4. Please clarify if Cover letter (as per section 5.1) will be a separate submission document apart from the 4 volumes or is it a cover sheet which needs to be included as part of all the 4 volumes. Please clarify? Separate