RFI Responses - 36C24524R0024 _ NCO5 MATOC II - 0004.pdf
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This document contains responses to requests for information (RFI) related to Solicitation 36C24524R0024 for the NCO5 MATOC II multiple site procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 5. The RFI responses provide clarification on various aspects of the project including site access, construction requirements, available drawings and documentation, contractor qualifications, and the task order award process. Key details include:
The procurement is for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for general construction services, with plans to award 5-10 contractors per geographic area. Task orders will have a minimum value of $2,500 and a maximum of $1,000,000. The RFI responses indicate the specific requirements for the current project under Solicitation 36C24524R0024, including construction of a build-out in an existing shell space. Additional details on drawings, specifications, and government-furnished equipment would be provided to the successful awardee.
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RFI Responses - 36C24524R0024 – NCO5 MATOC II Missed Responses
1. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Will the workers/personnel be allowed to use the public toilet?
VA Response: Employees of the contractor/subcontractor do have access to utilize the public toilets, unless safety or security issues arise.
2. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Please advise temporary trailer is required for meeting area?
VA Response: This should be determined by the contractor based on needs to complete the stated project.
3. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Please advise if this Solicitation is U.S. Citizen only or if Green Card/Right to Work permits are allowed for Sub trade workers.
VA Response: All workers must clear background checks as part of the badging process.
4. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Please confirm if all existing obstruction/materials in the work area are to be removed by others prior to starting our work.
VA Response: This is confirmed and shall be coordinated with the COR after project award. If the items/obstructions are part of the SOW, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to take care of.
5. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Please confirm if all works can be done during normal working hours.
VA Response: This is confirmed and shall be coordinated with the COR after project award.
6. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Please confirm if electrical and water are available to awarded contractor use at no additional cost.
VA Response: This is confirmed as long as use is deemed to be reasonable and within normal usage values.
7. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Please confirm that existing exterior windows are to remain and no window scope in this solicitation.
VA Response: This is confirmed.
8. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: FX001 Question: General Note C says, "Design shall be performed by NICET Level IV Designer or a Professional Engineer Licensed in the State of Georgia and shall be signed and sealed as applicable." Please confirm if NICET Level III Designer or Professional Engineer Licensed in DMV Area are acceptable.
VA Response: All minimum required Government standards must be met. If the representative is licensed to operate in the stated footprint, the VA would deem them to be acceptable.
9. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: FX001 Question: Please confirm if seismic bracing is required for fire suppression piping.
VA Response: All equipment installed must meet minimum Government requirements as stated in the VA guidelines.
10. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Can we be provided with Architectural, Structural, and MEP as-built drawings?
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
11. Reference: Fire Suppression As-Built Drawing, 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Per site visit, there are existing fire suppression pipe and sprinkler. Can we be provided with fire suppression as-built drawings for us to know the extent of new work?
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
12. Reference: FFE, 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Can we be provided with product data of Government Provide-Contractor Install FFEs?
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
13. Reference: FFE, 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Can we be provided with product data of Contractor Provide-Contractor Install FFEs?
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
14. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE102, Keynote 3 Question: Sheet Keynote 3 calls out for construction barrier. Please provide product data of required construction barrier.
VA Response: All equipment installed must meet minimum Government requirements as stated in the VA guidelines.
15. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE102 Question: AE102 calls out for “Refer to GI003 & GI004 for alternate floor plans.” Please provide us with GI003 & GI004.
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
16. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE201A Question: Please provide the type of EIFS to be repaired.
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
17. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Could you please provide us with structural as-built drawings to see help us understand and design the equipment supports.
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
18. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE101 Question: Equipment Layout plan does not provide FFE call out label and detail FFE plan was only provided for Room Nos. 115, 115A, 116 & 116A. Can we be provided with a complete detail FFE plan?
19. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE101 & AE402 Question: Detail FFE plans were only provided for Room Nos. 115, 115A, 116 & 116A. Can we be provided with detail FFE plan for Room Nos. 109, 109A, 111, & 111A since these rooms have different floor layout & FFE arrangement?
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
20. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE402 & AE104 Question: In drawing AE402 shows FFE No. X0013 but not shown in FFE Schedule in AE101. Can we be provided with Equipment Description and product data of X0013? Please confirm that this is Government Provide-Government Install item.
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
21. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE402 & AE104 Question: In drawing AE402 shows FFE No. X0005 but not shown in FFE Schedule in AE101. Can we be provided with Equipment Description and product data of X0005? Please confirm that this is Government Provide-Government Install item.
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
22. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE402 & AE104 Question: In drawing AE402 shows FFE No. X0015 but not shown in FFE Schedule in AE101. Can we be provided with Equipment Description and product data of X0015? Please confirm that this is Government Provide-Government Install item.
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
23. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE402 & AE104 Question: In drawing AE402, FFE No. X0011 is shown but not mentioned in FFE Schedule in AE101. Can we be provided with Equipment Description and product data of X0011? Please confirm that this is Government Provide-Government Install item.
24. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE402 & AE104 Question: In drawing AE402, FFE No. X0008 is shown but not mentioned in FFE Schedule in AE101. Can we be provided with Equipment Description and product data of X0008? Please confirm that this is Government Provide-Government Install item.
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
25. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE101 & AE402 Question: In drawing AE101, FFE No. M0555 is shown in FFE Schedule but cannot be found in equipment layout in drawing AE402. Can we be provided with location/s where M0555 is required?
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
26. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE101 & AE402 Question: Can we be provided where FFE No. M0506.3 will be installed? Please locate in FFE Plan.
VA Response: This information would be provided to the successful awardee at time of award.
27. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Drawing No.: AE101 & AE402 Question: Please provide the equipment description and product data of Equipment No. A0725 in drawing AE402. Please confirm that this is Government Provide-Government Install item.
VA Response: This is confirmed
28. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Please confirm that all underground sanitary piping is all existing and completed.
VA Response: This is confirmed
29. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: There is no 1250 overhead patient lift. Is the C1000 (1,000 lb SWL) sufficient? Or would the M1200 (1,200 lb SWL) be preferred?
VA Response: All equipment installed must meet minimum Government requirements as stated in the VA guidelines.
30. Reference: WV Seed Project 613-22-150 Build-Out Existing Shell Space B516 Serenity Question: Transition gates are not compatible with recessed rails. Is below ceiling mounted track acceptable?
VA Response: All equipment installed must meet minimum Government requirements as stated in the VA guidelines.
31. Reference: Attachment 5_ Surety Information Question: If a Prime Offeror is submitting proposals for both geographic service areas, please clarify if this means their Surety has to submit the Surety Form to the Dept. of Veteran Affairs twice, once for each proposal?
VA Response: Surety may submit one verification per interested party.
32. Reference: RFP - 36C24524R0024_1 - NCO5 MATOC II Spec. Section No. / Title: Representations and Certifications Page / Art. / Para.: Pages 13-27 of 85 Question: Which proposal volume should Offerors include the completed Representations and Certifications?
VA Response: All interested parties must meet the stated submission requirements as stated within the solicitation.
33. Reference: Instructions to Offerors Spec. Section No. / Title: Subfactor 2.4 S Page / Art. / Para.: Page 3 Question: If the offeror does not have a current EMR, can offerors provide a letter from their insurance in lieu of an EMR?
VA Response: All interested parties must meet the stated submission requirements as stated within the solicitation.
34. Reference: Instructions to Offerors Spec. Section No. / Title: (ii) General Cosntruction Page / Art. / Para.: Page 2 Question: For offerors under a Joint Venture, will the Government accept experience performed by one of the Joint Venture partners?
VA Response: All interested parties must meet the stated submission requirements as stated within the solicitation.
35. Reference: Form VA 852.219-75 Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Spec. Section No. / Title: Factor 1 Previous Experience Page / Art. / Para.:
Question: It says that this form must be submitted with the offer. We have 2 questions:
1. Can you confirm that this contract falls under general construction with an 85% subcontracting limitation, because it is not currently specified?
2. Should this form be submitted with the proposal?
VA Response: This contract falls under NAICS 236220, each Task Order under this MATOC will be awarded under 236220. As such, all requirements for that NAICS and General Construction must be met. Per the Instructions to Bidders, this form must be submitted with each package.
36. Reference: Reps and Certs Spec. Section No. / Title: SF1442 Reps and Certs Page / Art. / Para.: pgs 13-27 Question: Should the Reps and Certs be submitted with the price proposal? If so, instead of submitting copies of the Reps and Certs, can we submit a copy of our SAM registration instead since Reps and Certs are active on SAM?
VA Response: All specific requirements are stated within the original solicitation
37. Reference: Evidence of Employment Spec. Section No. / Title: Instruction to Offerors Page / Art. / Para.: pg 2 subfactor 2.1 Key Personnel Question: The factor specifies that the contractor must “show evidence of employment”. What would you like to see as evidence of employment?
VA Response: Requirements for evidence of employment shall be specified within each Task Order solicitation.
38. Reference: Previous Experience Spec. Section No. / Title: Instruction to Offerors Page / Art. / Para.: pg 2, Factor 1 Question: The factor specifies hospital construction. Can you expand the requirement to include research facilities and/or lab construction for Government agencies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or National Institutes of Health?
VA Response: All specific requirements are stated within the original solicitation. No deviations from the solicitation shall be allowed.
39. Reference: Site Visit Request – Upgrade ENT Clinic Access Spec. Section No. / Title:
Page / Art. / Para.:
Question: We would like to schedule a site visit for the above referenced project VA Response: A site visit can be scheduled, however, the visit will NOT be justification to extend the proposal or RFI due date or time. Please reach out to the CO to schedule.
40. Reference: Historical Task Orders Spec. Section No. / Title:
Page / Art. / Para.:
Question: Under the previous MATOC’s how much work by dollars and task orders has been awarded?
VA Response: Task orders shall be awarded with a minimum value of $2,500.00 and a maximum value of $1,000,000.00. The volume of task orders under the previous MATOC was within the maximum value of the total contract with options.
41. Reference: Areas of Responsibility Spec. Section No. / Title:
Page / Art. / Para.:
Question: Will the 5 -10 contractors awarded be per area or total MATOC?
VA Response: The planned award is 5-10 responsive and responsible contractors per geographical area.
42. Reference: Task Order Award process Spec. Section No. / Title:
Page / Art. / Para.:
Question: What will the process be for awarding task orders? Will each of the 5-10 awardees compete for each task order or will task orders be awarded on a rotation?
VA Response: Once a need is identified, a solicitation will be sent to all contractors approved within that specific area of responsibility.
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