Amendment A0001.pdf

RFQ 36C24622Q0402 A0001

Solicitation Question and Answers

Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center

Valet and Parking Service

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24622Q0402

03-17-2022

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Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Valet and Parking Service

1. Purpose of this Amendment is to provide answers to questions.

2. See Pages 2 thru 6

Warren A Pennil Contracting Officer

Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center

Valet and Parking Services

Amendment A0001

Solicitation 36C24622Q0402 Questions and Answers

1. Q: The 1449 says this is an “unrestricted $41.5M” size standard but the Section C requirements state this must be an SDVOSB registered in Vet.biz, so that would mean that this should be a “SDVOSB acquisition with a $16.5 M size standard”. Will the government please clarify the set aside and size standard before signing and submitting the 1449 with the proposal?

A: The acquisition is a Set Aside, 100% for SDVOSB vendors.

2. Q: Is the site visit mandatory?

A; The site visit is highly recommended.

3. Q: Factor 1 states that we must provide the names of the parking attendants is that all of the personnel working on the effort of just the lead?

A: The name of the lead will suffice.

4. Q: Section 4.2 states “to the appointment” is there an expectation that the parking attendants transport the personnel in wheelchairs around the campus to the appointments?

A: Parking attendants will not be required to escort patients around campus. Parking attendants are just to ensure a wheelchair is available if needed.

5. Q: Section 5.0 states hours of operation are 7am-6pm but section of B.4.1 states hours of operation are 8am-430pm. Will the government please clarify the number of hours and times to be worked?

A: Valet hours of operation 7am- 6pm, Facility hours of operations is 8-4:30 PM. The valet services are 7am – 6pm M-F Except on Federal Holidays.

6. Q: Section 5.0 states special events will require staffing for parking. Is that pricing to be included in the provided CLIN pricing or will this be a modification to the contract for each special event?

A: This requirement will be removed from the PWS.

7. Q: With all of the recent changes and requirements of COVID protocols on government property and facilities. Is the provided B.5 information the most recent or will the government please provide the updated protocols and requirements?

A: Section B.5 of the Solicitation references the VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contracts and are the latest guidelines.

8. Q: How many parking spaces will be designated for valet parking?

A: 150-160 designated spaces

9. Q: Page 10 of the solicitation, section B.4.1 lists the federal holidays where service is not required. Juneteenth is not listed as a federal holiday in that section. Can you clarify if services are required that day?

A: Juneteenth is a recognized federal holiday and will be included to the list of government holidays as the 11th holiday.

10. Q: Will the government please confirm that since this contract is being awarded after January 30, 2022 that Executive Order 14026 applies to the contract?

A: Contract is subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658. Wage Determination No. :2015-4331, Revision No.: 18,

11. Q: Will the government please confirm that since this contract is being awarded after January 1, 2017 that Executive Order 13706 applies to the contract?

A: FAR clause 52.222-62 for Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 is confirmed in the RFQ solicitation.

12. Q: Will the government please confirm the number of parking accidents per month by the contractor Valets and the amount of insurance liability paid out in the current contract by the incumbent, as this is stated in PWS 5.4 as a contractor responsibility?

A: Based on police records and average of 1 per quarter. insurance payout by vendor is unknown to the VA hospital.

13. Q: Will the government please confirm the contractor is responsible for the entire valet parking setup found in section 4.4 of the PWS to include all equipment on day 1 of the contract? A: Yes

14. Q: Will the government be providing printing support (paper/printer/ink) for the production of the up to 600 per day – 3 part claim check?

A: No

15. Q: Will the government please confirm the number of claims for incidents / scratches / dents or minor damage (non-parking related) per month and the amount of insurance liability paid out in the current contract by the incumbent, as this is stated in PWS 5.4 as a contractor responsibility?

A: Please refer to answer provided in question 12.

16. Q: Will the government please confirm that there are now 11 paid federal holidays?

A: Please refer to answer provided in question 9.

17. Q: 4.2 states the contractor shall provide wheelchairs. Are the chairs owned by the government?

A: Yes, the wheelchairs are owned by the government.

18. Q: Where is the parking area located? Can we be provided with a campus map showing the parking area?

A: Yes, a campus map will be provided.

19. Q: What is the approximate number of parking spaces?

A: Please refer to answer provided in question 8.

20. Q: Is the valet drop area shared with any other vehicles?

A: Yes, Currently KTS

21. Q: Is the video coverage in drop area and parking lot?

A: Yes

22. Q: You mention 2 different operation hours. What are the official hours of operation?

A: Please refer to answer provided in question 5.