AMEND 0001 ATTACHMENT 4 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS 09012022.pdf

NO. QUESTION ANSWER

1 What was the winning bid on this project in the past? There are no past contracts for this requirement 2 Who is the incumbent on this project? There are no incumbents for this requirement

3 How many PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE should we have completed and sent to you?

Please read the RFQ, page 60 of 84, Volume 2 – FACTOR 2 (PAST

PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL)

4 When is the anticipated start date for this project? 09/15/2022 – Projected award date. 09/28/22 projected Pre-performance Kick Off date.

5 If there is an emergency response, what is the time frame the contractor needs to be able to respond?

Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer of any emergency repairs and provide a detailed Cost Breakout. See PWS, dated 06/02/22, Rev 1, Para E1.

6 What would qualify as an emergency? Water penetrating into building.

7 Would we be allowed to submit additional costs for an emergency call?

Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer of any emergency repairs and provide a detailed Cost Breakout. See PWS, dated 06/02/22, Rev 1, Para E1.

8 Would be an outside cost or does it need to be within the contract?

Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer of any emergency repairs and provide a detailed Cost Breakout. See PWS, dated 06/02/22, Rev 1, Para E1.

9 Should infrared should be done with a MID-Wave camera for better accuracy? Medium and Long wave infrared imaging systems are both acceptable

Should inspection services include online data management system for any approved VA personnel to access each individual roof section, its condition, and other documentation.

We do not offer an online data management system

Is there an alternate to put a “no charge” leak response option to the maintenance being done? Essentially a roofing warranty on all roofs once initial start-up repairs are made?

We are not requiring a roofing warranty on all roofs once initial start-up repairs are made

12 Should the bi-annual inspections include a no-charge storm report in case of a once-a-year hurricane? Roof inspections are required annually and a storm report is not required.

13 For infrared scans, it mentioned Full Service. Does this include the following description with secondary verification?

Contractor shall determine which method of a full Service Infrared Scn shall be used. The Government requires an Infrared Scan Survey as a deliverable. See PWS, dated 06/02/22, Rev 1, Para E2.

Should the inspections services include core cuts? This is important information to gather for the VA for scopes of work and future budgets that will arise.

Core cuts will not be required. All repairs and deficiencies shall be identified and a detailed cost breakout shall be submitted. See PWS, dated 06/02/22, Rev 1, Para E1.

Section D Performance Requirements: 1. n. references a GC Superintendent, while Section D, 2 a. mentions an Account Manager. Does the VA require each role? If so, can the same individual serve each role?

The VA requires each role and the same individual can serve both roles.

16 Section I Performance Hours: 3. is unclear as written. Please clarify. The PWS Section I has been revised for clarification. See PWS, dated 06/02/22, Rev 1, SECTION I.

Does the VA have a current or expiring contract to perform similar services? If so, please provide the annual billings for the last three years.

Also, please provide the description of services or PWS that were performed.

The James A Haley hospital does not have a current or expiring contract to perform similar services.

18 The Solicitation states "Semi-Annual House Keeping/Debris Removal", can the government clarify the quantity "semi-annual" refers to?

"Semi-Annual refers to twice per year. The Contractor shall perform semi-annual housekeeping/debris removal on all roof decks, roof Scuppers, and roof drains. See PWS, dated 06/02/22, Rev 1, SECTION D, Para 1d.

19 Should pricing reflect a firm fixed price to clean the TPO roofing system each option year?

Offeror shall provide a Firm Fixed unit price per SF. See Section B2.

Price/Cost Schedule, Line Items, 0003, 1003, 2003,3003, and 4003.

20 Are CPARS acceptable in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaires? CPARS and Past Performance Questionaires are acceptable. If CPARS are used, then the offeror must provide all contract details and Points of Contact.

21 Do Volume II projects have to be 100% construction complete? This is a Service Contract, not a Construction Contract.

The PWS states that the contractor can use the water and normal electricity. Will there be any space given to store a small piece of equipment on-site, or a space for a small container to store small equipment/hoses.

We recommend using a lockable gang box(es) and would provide a space to store gang box(es).

23 Will there be a parking space allocated to the contractor while on-site to perform the work under the contract?

We can not allocate parking spaces, they are on a First-come-first-serve basis, BUT we would make every effort to obtain the closest parking available on any given day/ night.

AMENDMENT 0001 - ATTACHMENT 4, QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

RFQ 36C24822Q1662