2070108_SCBI_Renew_Vet_Hospital_RFIs 1_21.pdf

RFI # Drawing/Spec Category Question Response by Response Date In Date Out

1 NA

What is the description of the work? (We are unable to determine the work required via the amendment one.

DGE

Amendment 1 did not address the scope of work. Rather Amendment 1 simply added a more detailed Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award. The description of work remains unchanged as orginally described in C - Description/Specifications of the RFP Solicitation and the construction documents (dwgs and specs), date 5/24/24.

8/5/2024 8/13/2024

Will the Smithsonian recognize FAR part 19.1307 price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns on this project?

OCON

Yes, according to 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. (FEB 2024) 4% minimum of the planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with HUBZone small business concerns

8/5/2024 8/14/2024

3 NA

Amendment 1 reissued section M of the RFP. In the revised section M.5, it states that proposals will be evaluated with respect to information required per paragraph L.29 of the RFP. The original does not include a paragraph L.29. Please provide an updated paragraph L for the RFP response.

DGE See Amendment 2, RFP Revision 2 8/5/2024 8/13/2024

4 NA

The RFP does not specify the date request for clarifications are due. Please confirm that request for clarifications are due August 7th at 3:00 PM per sam.gov.

DGE

Confirmed, August 7th at 3:00 PM was the date all clarifications (RFIs) were due.

This is stated both on Sam.gov and on page 3 of the RFP Solicitation pdf file under the paragraph "REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATIONS".

8/5/2024 8/13/2024

The subcontracting goals are specified in two locations of the RFP, page 3 and 178; however, each page has different percentage requirements. Please clarify.

OCON

They are the same. For the purposes of this procurement, the following goals are considered reasonable and achievable during the term of the contract:

40% a minimum of the planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with small business concerns. (The following are subsets of the small business goal):

_7%_ a minimum of the planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with small disadvantaged small business concerns to include: HBCU/MI's, and 4% a minimum of the planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with veteran owned, service-disabled small business concerns:

_4%_a minimum of the planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with HUBZone small business concerns:

_7%_ a minimum of the planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with women-owned small business concerns.

8/5/2024 8/14/2024

6 Spec Is a superintendent with 20 years of expericence an acceptable substitute.

MM Yes - as long as they meet the requirements stated in specification section 01 0000- 15, paragraph 21.5.1 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

7 NA

Due to the complexity of this project is an Bid Day extension date possible?

JR The date remains unchanged 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

8 NA

Due to the complexity of this project is an RFI extension date possible?

JR The date remains unchanged 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

9 NA

Plans indicates a new MV Switch and MV transformer for this project. Lead times on these types of equipment are currently approximately two to three years. Will a temporary unit (typically refurbished) be required to meet the completion date is this cost to be included in the base bid or will a change order be issued at a later date?

MM Lead times will be evaluated during submittals for potential substitutions and/or temporary units. 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

11 NA

Please provide a complete list of equipment, devices, and lighting loads so a temporary source of power can be sized properly.

DR Reference attached Generator Load Analysis table. 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

333302-24RF-0010031 SCBI Renew Vet Hospital

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

333302-24RF-0010031 SCBI Renew Vet Hospital

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

12 NA

Sheet E-100 SP indicates special note 1 provide a single vehicle charger level 2. Can you please provide a model number and specification on the unit SCBI requires?

DR Reference attached cut sheets. Please assume the largest electrical load of the two units. SI will entertain equivalent substitutions during the submittal phase. 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

13 NA

Will the car charger require a low voltage conduit to the car charger

MM Yes - 3/4" PVC. 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

15 Spec The specs call to match existing wood door veneer. What is the existing wood door veneer?

ASG Existing wood veneer mostly likely to be plain sliced white maple with clear stain.

Contractor to confirm. 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

17 NA

Section M: Past Performance May we submit Subcontractor experience for past performance?

DGE Subcontractor experience may be submitted to demonstrate subcontractor past performance, but does not substitute for the General Contractor's past performance. 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

18 NA

2 Section M/Section L “Section L.29” is referenced multiple times but not included in the RFP. Can you please provide full instructions/requirements for all factors: Plan of Accomplishment, Key Personnel/Subcontractors, and Past Performance that all reference section L.

DGE See response to RFI No. 3 above. 8/7/2024 8/13/2024

19 NA

3 SF1442 The SF 1442 says that a bid guarantee is not required. Is this accurate?

JR Confirmed 8/7/2024

20 NA

4 Multi Year Funding “Multi Year Funding” Form is provided with RFP. Is this required for bid submission? Please advise/provide instruction. If required, is it part of the price proposal?

DGE

Yes, the multi-year funding document is required as part of the cost proposal as stated in multiple locations within the RFP Solicitation including but not limited to Section B, Paragraph B.32; Section L, Paragraph L.1.2. and L.17. Form is self explanatory and total must match bid schedule.

8/7/2024 8/13/2024

21 NA

5 Section M: Past Performance Is there a minimum or maximum amount of projects for past performance submission

DGE Refer to Section L.16. Paragraph 3.A. Projects, which requires three past projects to be provided. 8/7/2024 8/13/2024