Attachment 1. Questions_Answers. Indiana Couny.pdf

Request for Lease Proposal / Solicitation # 36C24422R0162 | Indiana County, PA

James E. Van Zandt (Altoona) VAMC

Questions and Answers

Number Vendor Question Government Response

1 Please confirm this solicitation is free and open competition and not a SDVOSB set aside

The Request for Lease Proposal/Solicitation is opened to all offerors that can meet the requirements as stated in the RLP.

2 Are there any TIL related requirements not identified specifically in the ASR?

Outside of exterior signage, audiology, entrance door.

Any TIL requirements are referenced throughout the RLP and Exhibit A. Lease document.

3 Please provide the specs for any security equipment required to feed into the Altoona PA (or other central location) security system

Any security requirements are listed in the RLP and Exhibits.

4 We understand from other VSN offices that there is a new mandate to eliminate surge protectors at workstations, has the ASR been updated to meet new requirements for power at workstations?

This is not applicable.

5 We see that the Real Estate Tax Adjustment section of the lease/RLP has been deleted, could this be reconsidered for new construction?

Real Estate Tax Adjustment will not be reconsidered. Offerors are to include this in their shell rent.

6 Would a greater than 5-year firm term be considered?

A greater than 5-year firm term will not be considered at this time.

It will be in the Offeror’s best interest to provide a proposal for the term indicated in the RLP. If you feel it would give you a better position, you can offer an additional proposal with different terms.

7 Is this user currently in space that could be modified to meet this RLP? Please provide the current address for this user.

The Request for Lease Proposal/Solicitation is opened to all offerors that can meet the requirements as stated in the RLP.

8 Are the items contained in Section 4.04

– Other Award Factors / Item C to be included in the actual submission? Or is the only format we should be following

The Volume indicates the documents that should be submitted utilizing that Volume title.

the items included in Section 3.02 / Receipt of Lease Proposals (Item B / Volumes 1-4).

Each Volume should be a separate document or if combined, must be separated by a divider page clearly marked with the Volume title. All document requirements within a Volume must be contained within that Volume and not submitted separately.

Volume 4 is used at the Offeror’s discretion and may be used to provide additional items not requested in other Volumes.

9 Please provide the following documents missing from SAM.gov. Section 1.06 references:

Exhibit J – Prelease Building Security Plan document is missing.

Exhibit R – Seismic Offer Forms Exhibit U – Subcontracting Plan Exhibit V – Emergency / Maintenance Service Plan Exhibit Y – Asbestos Containing Material Report & Certification Exhibit Z – Prior Use of Building Report

RLP Section 1.06 list all Exhibits including VA-provided documents as well as Offeror-provided documents.

The Exhibits listed as “TBD” in the RLP are “reserved”. These are place holders for documents that will be provided by the Offeror and will be included in the Lease prior to award.

The “TBD” Exhibits are to be provided by the Offeror with their Proposal as stated in the Volumes.

Correction to RLP Section 1.06, Parag. A, Exhibit R. Seismic Offer Forms – Omitted Outside of active earth quake area:

From: Number of Pages 0 To: Number of Pages N/A

10 We are wondering if the VA would consider a 10-year firm term for this notice?

A 10-year firm will not be considered at this time.

It will be in the Offeror’s best interest to provide a proposal the term indicated in the RLP. If you feel it would give you a better position, you can offer an additional proposal with different terms.

Section 4 of the lease, shows 30 days for CD to be done. The schedule seems limited.

The time for Lessor to submit CDs is considered sufficient. It is the VA’s expectation that the Lessor would begin the MEP and CDs prior to completion of DID’s, thus giving sufficient time to finalize and submit CDs as show on the schedule.

All offers must be received by date listed in RLP to be considered for award.