Answer to Contractor provided questions.docx

1. Can we service much of the facility from the ground, we are concerned that your safety team may not allow us from doing so?

The Government does not care how the work is accomplished. The work must be accomplished satisfactorily and in accordance with the PWS.

2. Much of the difficult areas have to be accessed by rope descent so we have to make sure the roof anchors have been certified recently. Has the VA had the roof anchors OSHA Certified and on file?

All tie-offs are certified to be within the OSHA Standards.

3. If the OSHA Certification has been done, will we have access to the certification?

I do not know if there is enough time to get the certifications. I will try and will post the Certs to Contracting Opportunities.

4. Will the government person that conducted the Site Visit be the COR for this project?

No, the COR will be designated after award.

5. The current window count in the PWS, each window represents both inside and outside, correct?

Yes, the count includes both front and back.

6. Is this RFQ still set aside for SDVOSB or has it change?

Yes, this RFQ is still set-aside for SDVOSBs

7. Is this contract currently held by another contractor? If so, can you please provide that contract information?

This contract is a new requirement as both Bay pines and Lee County are combined.

8. As it relates to background checks for sub-contactors- is it the contractors' responsibility to pay for this OR will the VA pay for the background checks?

The contractor will bear the cost of their background checks and the Government will conduct a background check if required.

9. As it relates to parking, the solicitation says the contractor is responsible for their own parking? How does that work if they are working on-site. Do you know if there is designated parking for them?

Parking is on a first come first served basis, contractors will not receive assigned parking.

10. Is the total number of 5,754 windows the total for both campuses?

Yes

11. Based on the DOL WD, is EO 14026 (the new federal hourly minimum wage of $15.00) relevant to this contract?

Yes

12. There is a discrepancy on the first page. Please clarify the appropriate naics code.

The proper NAICs Code is 561720.

13. Are the certifications (page 4 of 13) mandatory? We have never seen them before.

They are required unless any of these certifications are proved to be not necessary by the contractor then they may be omitted as a requirement to perform the duties

14. What are the patient care hours (page 5)?

0700-1700

15. What are the implications of LCHCC Roof Pavers (page 11)?

There are no implications per se, but the areas do need to be cleaned for aesthetic purposes.

16. Can site plans be supplied for each site?

Site plans are not available.

17. What is the maximum building height at each site?

8 stories at Bay Pines and 7 stories Lee County

18. Are structural anchors in place on all high-rise buildings?

Structural anchors are located on all buildings excluding the walkway between the Main Hospital and the Mental Health Building.

19. What is the quantity of screens and shutters on windows?

No screens or shutters are in place.