36C26126Q1008 0001 Amendment to Answer Questions.pdf

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Contractor

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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To all Offerors/Bidders 36C26126Q1008

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The Purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answer Vendor questions.

IMPORTANT: Offeror must sign and acknowledge this amendment and return with quote.

Joshua Barrios Contracting Officer

07-24-2026

1. Is a prime/subcontractor structure acceptable under this solicitation?

a. Historically, the firms engaged in the HCHV business maintain sufficient in-house capabilities to perform the work and don't usually contract for performance of part of the work. While not prohibited by the solicitation, the Government expects these services to be provided by the contractor submitting a quote.

2. Would a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, licensed facility, need to obtain additional licensing or certifications to provide the Substance Use Disorder treatment and Mental Health services required by the PWS, or can those services be provided by licensed clinical staff working at the facility?

a. They would need a California residential treatment license. In addition, they would need to have individuals on staff with the associated licensure to provide residential SUD treatment. Please also reference PWS B.5.8 and D.2.

STAFFING AND SERVICE PLAN.

3. Are there any regulatory or operational concerns with this approach that I should be aware of during proposal development?

a. Please be sure to review any Limitation on Subcontracting Clauses within the solicitation. The Government is unable to comment on operational concerns without reviewing quotation documentation.

4. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

a. You may obtain answers to the above questions by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

5. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

a. You may obtain answers to the above questions by submitting a Freedom of

Information Act (FOIA) request.

6. What are the minimum licensing, certification, or facility requirements to qualify for this contract?

a. Please see ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS— COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES in the solicitation as it provides instructions under Submission Requirements, Part II: Technical,

(1) Location/Facility Description. Please also reference PWS sections J.

Facilities, J.2 Fire Safety Requirement, D.2 Staffing and Service Plan and B.5.8.

7. Are contractors required to already operate a residential facility in Sacramento, Placer, or Yolo County at the time of proposal submission?

a. Yes, please see PWS section B. Program Description.

8. What experience or past performance is required for contractors providing HCHV CRS, SUD, mental health, or similar residential services?

as it provides instructions under Submission Requirements, (6) Past Performance.

9. Are subcontracting or teaming arrangements allowed if a company does not currently provide all required services directly?

a. Historically, the firms engaged in the HCHV business maintain sufficient in-house capabilities to perform the work and don't usually contract for performance of part of the work. While not prohibited by the solicitation, the Government expects these services to be provided by the contractor submitting a quote.

10. What are the minimum staffing requirements, including case management, 24/7 coverage, clinical support, and CPR-certified staff?

as it provides instructions under Submission Requirements, (3) Staffing and Service Plan. Please also reference PWS section D. DELIVERABLES and B.5.8.

11. Are there specific insurance, bonding, accreditation, or VA inspection requirements that must be met before award?

a. Insurance: Please see C.21 VAAR 852.237-70 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE in the solicitation.

b. Bonding: There is no bonding associated with this requirement.

c. Accreditation: Please see ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES in the solicitation as it provides instructions under Submission Requirements, Part II: Technical, (1) Location/Facility Description. Please also reference PWS sections J. Facilities, J.2 Fire Safety Requirement, D.2 Staffing and Service Plan and B.5.8.

d. VA Inspection: Please see PWS J.3 Inspection.

12. Will there be a site visit, pre-bid conference, or opportunity to ask additional questions before the submission deadline?

a. Site Visit: Please see PWS J.3 Inspection.

b. Pre-Bid Conference: No, The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without exchanges with Offerors. Therefore, each initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint IAW VAAR 852.273-74 AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES.

c. Additional Questions: Please see ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES, Questions.

13. Could you please confirm the proposal due date and whether all questions and responses will be posted through an amendment on SAM.gov?

a. Proposal due date and time is located in the solicitation, on the first page, block

8. Please check SAM.gov regularly for amendments.

b. Questions: Please see ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO

OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES,

Questions, in the solicitation.

14. Is the VA establishing a maximum reimbursable daily rate through the combination of the estimated bed days and the $6,500,000 maximum contract value?

a. No, the Contract Ceiling is set to create a buffer to allow for unit fluctuations based on need. It should not be used to create a daily rate.