Amendment 0007 Attachment 1 RFI Question Answer MATOC Solicitation.pdf

RFI Questions & Answers MATOC Solicitation

Project Name: VISN 22 MATOC Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 36C26222R0044

Question 1

Q: Will the VA specify the deadline for RFI questions?

A: Solicitation Amendment 0001 stated that the RFI deadline was Thursday August 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM.

Question 2

Q: Regarding the RFP referenced above, on Attachment 2 Technical Proposal Data Form, Quality Control is listed as #3 and Safety as #4, on the Proposal Preparation Instructions it is the opposite. Which order should I use?

A: Solicitation Amendment 0001 was posted to provide Solicitation Attachment 2, Technical Proposal Data, which lists Safety as #3 and Quality Control as #4.

Question 3

Q: I was needing some assistance with identifying the RFI deadline for this project please. I was not able to find it in the RFP.

A: See #1

Question 4

Q: I need to request a bid guarantee for the seed project at the Prescott VA. The solicitation indicates a magnitude of $250,000 to $500,000. However, the bid schedule indicate $2‐5M. Could you clarify please?

A: Clarified with posting of Amendment 0001.

Question 5

Q: Section 00120 5.2.5.2 of the RFP indicates that we are to provide names, duties and levels of responsibility of key personnel to include the Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager and Infection Control Manager. Is the government asking for resumes of individuals that will be responsible for the Seed Project or for the overall MATOC? If the answer above is for the overall MATOC, is the government requesting various resumes for the various work reporting locations selected by the offeror? If the government would like to receive various resumes for the various work reporting locations selected by the offeror, would the government consider excluding the resumes from the 25 page limit for this section?

A: Resumes for Overall MATOC only. No, A resume is not required for each work location or specific site.

Resumes for individual work reporting locations are not required. Only resumes for applicable staff for the overall MATOC, not location specific resumes.

Question 6

Q: In SC8. PROPOSED KEY PERSONNEL AND PROPOSED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL AND PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS ‐ Please provide the required qualifications for key personnel. For example, how many years of experience does my site super need to have to meet the criteria? .

A: We do not have a minimum of years of experience required. SC8. is listed to provide guidance to awardees that key personnel and subcontractors that are incorporated into the solicitation proposal will be incorporated into the resulting contract. Proposals will be weighed against each other and rated according to best value to the Government.

Question 7

Q: The SF 1442 block 13 states original and one copy should be submitted. Please confirm only an original is needed since proposals are submitted electronically via email.

A: Proposals will be submitted electronically via email to james.barber@va.gov. Only a copy of the 1442 shall be submitted.

Question 8

Q: The SF1442 block 10 states “The Government intends to award a minimum of two (2) IDIQ contract awards, and shall reserve the right to make additional IDIQ awards. The MINIMUM contract value shall be $2,000 and the MAXIMUM contract value shall be $100 Million.” It also states the NET AGGREGATE value is $600 million over the life of the MATOC (five years). Please clarify how individual contracts have a maximum of $100M, two awards are anticipated yet the MATOC value is $600M.

A: The net aggregate value of all MATOC awards will be a maximum of $600 Million over the life of the MATOC amongst all awardees. There is a guaranteed minimum award amount for each awardee in the amount of $2,000.

There is no minimum number of awardees for the contract awards and the Government does not intend to award to a minimum of two (2) IDIQ contract awardees.

Question 9

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.4.1 and paragraph 7.1. reference the “dollar levels requested in the Areas of Consideration.” However, Attachment 8 does not allow offerors to select dollar levels. Only locations are included in Attachment 08. Please clarify if dollar levels are applicable.

A: Dollar level are not applicable to paragraph 5.2.4.1 and paragraph 7.1. Please disregard all references to dollar values in these paragraphs as they are removed from the solicitation with Solicitation Amendment 0003.

Question 10

Q: Section 00120, evaluation criteria paragraph 7.2.2.5.3. states, “...Letters of intent are provided where required.” Please clarify when letters of intent should be provided. Also, please confirm these letters are excluded from the page limitation for Part I ‐ Technical.

A: Letters of intent are not required to be submitted by offerors. The following listed on page 47 of the solicitation, in paragraph 7.2.2.5.3. “Letters of intent are provided where required.”, is removed from the solicitation.

Question 11

Q: Section 00120, evaluation criteria paragraph 7.2.2.5.3. states, “Personnel meet any applicable experience qualifications included in the special contract requirements or specifications.”

a. Please confirm the referenced special contract requirements and specifications are for the overall MATOC and not the specific Seed Project. Note: the overall MATOC special contract requirements and specifications do not mention any minimum personnel qualifications for the Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety Manager or Infection Control Manager.

b. Please clarify how proposed personnel resumes will be evaluated when no requirements are provided for these positions.

A: The referenced special contract requirements are for the overall MATOC and not specific seed project.

Personnel resumes will be evaluated based upon experience in construction projects.

Question 12

Q: Attachment 13, Seed Project Specifications, Section 28 05 00, page 7 states, “The Contractor shall provide proof project superintendent with BICSI Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project.” Please confirm the Superintendent resume provided in response to Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.5.5 is not required to meet these seed project scope‐specific requirements?

A: The Superintendent resume provided in response to Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.5.5 is not required to meet the seed project scope‐specific requirements.

Question 13

Q: Section 01 45 00, paragraph 3.4.1 indicates “The CQC manager shall be an experienced construction person, with a minimum of 3 years construction experience on similar type work.” Attachment 13, Seed Project Specifications Section 01 45 00, page 6 indicates, “The CQC system Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to the scope of this Contract.” Section 01 45 00 page 8 adds, “In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the CQC System Manager and Alternate CQC System Manager are required to have completed the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Construction course.” When submitting a resume in response to Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.5.5, please confirm the CQC Manager is only required to meet the requirements related to the overall MAOTC as stated in Section 01 45 00, paragraph 3.4.1.

A: The CQC Manager is only required to meet the requirements related to the overall MATOC.

Question 14

Q: Attachment 13, Seed Project Specifications Section 01 35 26, page 14 provides the minimum qualifications for the SSHO. The overall MATOC special contract requirements and specifications do not mention any minimum personnel qualifications for the Safety Manager. Please clarify if offerors are required to meet the personnel requirements as stated in the Seed Project specifications when submitting resumes in response to paragraph 5.2.5.5?

A: No, offerors are not required to meet the personnel requirements as stated in the Seed Project specifications when submitting resumes in response to paragraph 5.2.5.5.

Question 15

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.5. Organization states “Offerors shall submit resumes for the Project Manager/Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and Safety Officer which will be evaluated on the level and type of experience and education. Does the slash (/) between Project Manager and Superintendent indicate that these two positions can be dual hatted?

A: No, the slash (/) between Project Manager and Superintendent does not indicate that these two positions can be dual hatted.

Question 16

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.5.2 lists key personnel to include Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager and Infection Control Manager. Is it acceptable for the Safety Manager and Infection Control Manager positions to be dual hatted?

A: No, it is not acceptable for the Safety Manager and Infection Control Manager to be dual hatted.

Question 17

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.6.2. states “Discuss the steps you took to promote safety during construction during the past three (3) years.” However, Attachment 2 refers to the past five (5) years for this requirement.

Please clarify the timeframe offerors should address.

A: The timeframe that should be addressed is for the past five (5) years as per Solicitation Attachment 2, Technical Proposal Data.

Question 18

Q: Attachment 6 states the Contractor Surety Limitations form should be completed and return to Offeror and included in the RFP offer with guarantee bond.

c. Please clarify if the Bid Guarantee for the Seed Project should be included in Tab 7 with Attachment 6 or if it should be included in Volume 2 – Pricing.

d. If included within Tab 7, will the Bid Guarantee be excluded from the page limitation?

A: The bid guarantee for the seed project is excluded from the page limitation. Any Bid Guarantee shall be submitted with the Seed Project Pricing submission in Volume 2.

Question 19

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 5.3.7. states “If proposing as a joint venture, a copy of the executed joint venture agreement shall be included with the proposal.” Please clarify if the joint venture agreement should be included as Tab 4 of the Past Performance Section (Volume 1) or if should be included in Volume 2 – Pricing. If required in the Past Performance Section (Volume 1), please confirm the agreement is excluded from the page limitation.

Many joint venture agreements are 25‐pages alone and would not fit within the prescribed 25‐page limitation.

A: A joint venture agreement would be submitted as a separate attachment from the proposal submission requirements. The joint venture agreement would not count towards the page limit. It would be submitted as its own attachment separate from the required proposal submission documents.

Question 20

Q: Are offerors required to complete and return Representations and Certifications (beginning on RFP page 82 of

135) with our response? If so, please clarify which volume should include these pages.

A: Offerors are required to complete and return Representations and Certifications. This shall be submitted with Volume 2, Pricing, which does not have a page limit, as stated on page 35 of the Solicitation, paragraph 4.5.

Question 21

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 4.7. states, “… For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering is required.” Is it acceptable to consecutively page number each Section (e.g., Part 1 ‐ Technical and Part 2 ‐ Past Performance) of Volume I separately to clearly meet the page limitations stated in paragraphs 4.3 and 4.4?

A: Yes, it is acceptable to consecutively page number Volume 1, Part 1 Technical and Volume 2, Part 2 Past Performance separately to clearly meet the page limitations.

Question 22

Q: Attachment 9, item 1.) states “The information must contain a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years.” Is this “certification” achieved by completing the Attachment 9 form or is a separate certification/statement required?

A: The certification is achieved by completing the Attachment 9 form.

Question 23

Q: In regards to Attachment 9, if proposing as a newer joint venture without a safety record, can safety and EMR data be provided for each joint venture member rather than the joint venture?

A: For attachment 9, Safety and EMR data can be provided for each joint venture member rather than the joint venture if proposing as a newer joint venture without a safety record.

Question 24

Q: Solicitation Attachment 9 states, “All bidders/offerors shall submit certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years.” We have contacted the EPA, and no certification exists to show that an entity has no violations. Can the offeror just make a certification statement that they have received no EPA violations in the past three years, and will this statement suffice the government’s request for this information?

A: Yes, the offerors can complete Solicitation Attachment 9 and make a certification statement that they have received no OSHA and EPA violations in the past three years.

Question 25

Q: Can the page count be extended for Volume 1, part 1? Solicitation says limit is 30 pages, but 40 would be more realistic. Solicitation requests info on the following (and all will not fit in 30 pages):

1 page – Org chart with lines of authority (1 page) 1 page ‐ Description of in house trades & integration with home office 8‐12 pgs ‐ Key staff: Project managers, Supers, QC Managers, and SSHO.... 4 positions. If a company has 2‐

3 of these people.... 8‐12 pages would be needed just for resumes.

3 pages needed to show list of projects with jet subs. VA asks for key subs for 5 trades (MEPs, Roofing &

Paint) and proof of working relationship. and Solicitation says max of 3 per trade.. that's up to 15 subs. Need page count to list all the shared contracts

TAB‐3 5 pages minimum to discuss safety TAB‐4 5 pages minimum to discuss QC TAB‐5 1 page TAB‐6 3 pages ... Attach 9 + Insurance Co letter + Risk Calculation page TAB‐7 1 page TAB‐8 1 page

A: The size limitation for Volume 1, Part 1 is increased to 40 pages.

Question 26

Q: Can the page count be extended for Volume 1, part 2? Solicitation says limit is 25 pages, but 45 would be more realistic. Solicitation requests info on the following (and all will not fit in 25 pages):

TAB‐1 10 pages... Attachment 1 takes 2‐3 pages to answer the questions and the attachment says "Use as much space as required" 5 required projects means 10 pages minimum TAB‐2 15‐30 pages. Solicitation asks for key subs for 5 specific trades, up to 3 per trade/ per location of campus contractor is asking to be considered for. That's 15 pages attachment 4's per geographic region Misc 10 Pages.... Solicitation allows for awards, evals or letters on the 5 listed projects in TAB‐1... 2 pages per project is 10 pages

A: The size limitation for Volume 1, Part 2 is increased to 40 pages.

Question 27

Q: Key subcontractors required do NOT include Demolition & Abatement. Can this be added as a REQUIRED Key sub, and can the page count for Attachment 4' be extended accordingly?

A: Demolition and Abatement will not be added as a key sub.

Question 28

Q: Will work in veterinary hospitals or clinics qualify as relevant construction experience in “health care buildings” required in the past performance section of the solicitation?

A: Work in veterinary hospitals or clinics will not qualify as relevant experience in “health care” buildings in the past performance section of the solicitation.

Question 29

Q: In the instructions to bidders section of the solicitation, it states to return a signed copy of the SF1442 document, does this count against the page limit of the technical or pricing narrative?

A: The signed copy of the 1442 would be submitted with Volume 2 with Seed Project Pricing Information.

Question 30

Q: Can the Government please update the instructions to bidders to clearly identify whether or not representation and certification FAR Clauses need to be submitted with the proposal? If these pages are required to be submitted, will they count towards the page limit?

A: See RFI #20 answer.

Question 31

Q: FAR Clause 52.215‐1 Instructions to offerors is noted in the solicitation documents. Do cover pages count against the page limit?

A: Cover pages do not count against the page limit.

Question 32

Q: Will the government consider adding FAR Clause 52.216‐4 Economic Price Adjustment – Labor and Material?

The construction market is very volatile, and the cost of materials is continually fluctuating. By adding this FAR Clause to the contract, it allows the government to secure the most competitive pricing during the bidding process and mitigates risk for the Contractor knowing they will be compensated if material prices change, provided the paperwork submitted with the claim is aligned with the requirements of the FAR. If this clause is not incorporated into the contract, how does the government intend to handle material price escalation requests/claims?

A: The government will not add FAR Clause 52.216‐4 Economic Price Adjustment – Labor and Material to the solicitation. Price escalation request/claims will be handled on a case‐by‐case basis per each individual project and awarded task order.

Question 33

Q: Will the government consider value engineering cost proposals as part of the seed project pricing proposal?

A: The Government will not consider value engineering cost proposals as part of the seed project pricing proposal.

Question 34

Q: Paragraph 5.2.7.2 of the solicitation states, “provide the names of testing laboratories to be used and the procedures for test data reporting”. Given the MATOC spans multiple states, how do you want the Contractor to approach this section? For example, does the government want the Contractor to provide the names of testing laboratories they intend to use for the seed project only? What procedures is the government looking for test data reporting?

A: The government does not ask for names of testing laboratories intended for use for the seed project.

Question 35

Q: Please confirm submission requirements for the proposal as there is contradictory language as noted below.

Block 13 of SF1442 states “Submit offers in original and 1 copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in line item 8 by 2:00 PM PST on 9/16/22. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, the date, and time offers are due.”

Paragraph 4.8 on page 35 of 135 of the solicitation documents states, “Electronic submission: provide one

(1) electronic copy of the complete proposal (volumes 1 and 2) via email to james.barber@va.gov.

Electronic copies that are submitted via email must be saved in adobe acrobat format, and virus checked prior to submission.”

A: Proposals are to be submitted electronically as per Paragraph 4.8 on page 36 of the Solicitation via email to james.barber@va.gov.

Question 36

Q: If the proposal is to be submitted electronically, what is the VA’s maximum file size they are able to receive?

Can the VA provide a portal to upload proposal submissions, as it is likely the file size for the complete proposal document will be larger than allowed by VA email servers?

A: The VA is not aware of any size limitation or maximum file size. Offerors are advised to submit files that are reduced to the smallest size possible by reducing file sizes. Offerors are also advised to request a confirmation receipt from the Government that all email submissions have been received.

Question 37

Q: The pricing schedule (attachment 5) has one line for a single lump sum price for all work per plans and specs.

Paragraph 5.4.1 of the solicitation states, “offerors shall provide a price breakdown by divisions identified by the office of CFM in the master construction specification (PG‐18‐1).” To ensure equality among all contractors and the pricing breakdown we are to submit, can you please provide the price breakdown by division document referenced in paragraph 5.4.1.?

A: Offerors are only required to provide a lump sum price for all work per the plans and specifications.

Question 38

Q: Section 00120, Volume 1, Part 2 – Past Performance Tab 2 mentions a sub‐contractor information consent form (attachment 4). We would just like to confirm we do not intend to use any of our subcontractors past performance in our proposal. We are only providing past performance information we performed as a Prime Contractor therefore it is not necessary for every sub we list to complete Attachment 4, correct?

A: Yes, correct, an offeror that is not using any past performance from any of its subcontractors in its proposal would not be required to complete Attachment 4 for every subcontractor listed. However, Solicitation Attachment 1, Past Performance Questionnaire, Part 2, Section 2A. still requires an offeror to provide names of

SUBCONTRACTORS TO BE UTILIZED ON THIS CONTRACT.

Question 39

Q: If the bidder does not intend to officially provide a bid for the SEED PROJECT, but would like to submit a proposal for the MATOC is a BID BOND Required?

A: A Bid Bond is not required if an offeror does not intend to officially provide a bid for the seed project but would like to submit a proposal for the MATOC.

Question 40

Q: Does the government intend to group/separate CONTRACTORs by Bond Capacity or Project size or Location?

Or will the identified winners of the MATOC contract be ALL inclusive into one group?

A: The identified winners of the MATOC will be all inclusive and not in separate groups by Bond capacity or project size or location.

Question 41

Q: At the site visit it was discussed the sign‐in sheet would be posted via amendment. Can we anticipate seeing this amendment prior to the RFI due date?

A: The sign‐in sheet was posted with Solicitation Amendment 0002.

Question 42

Q: Page 36 identifies Tab 6 as Contractor Safety and EMR Form (Solicitation Attachment 9); however, no specific instruction is provided on page 39 as is provided for all other required tabs for Volume 1, Part 1. Are any additional directions available for Tab 6?

A: Contractor Safety and EMR is submitted by completing Solicitation Attachment 9 Contractor Safety and EMR Info.

Question 43

Q: Page 39 of the RFP, paragraph 5.3.5 states “The information gathered shall address relevant contracts awarded within the last five (5) years of the MATOC proposal due date.” However, Page 44, paragraph 6.4.8.1 states, “currency is performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date.”

Further, Attachment 1 states, “Projects may be on going and cannot have been completed any later than 5 years prior to the solicitation issue date.” Please confirm the look‐back timeframe for Past Performance projects is five years from the solicitation release/issue date.

A: The look‐back timeframe for Past Performance shall be contracts awarded within the last five (5) from the solicitation issue date.

Question 44

Q: Pages 36/37 identifies Tab 2, Subcontractor Information Consent Form (Solicitation Attachment 4) and Tab 3, Rebuttal Information to Negative Past Performance (if applicable). However, no specific instruction is provided on page 40 as is provided for the other tabs required in Volume 1, Part 2. Are any additional directions available for these tabs?

A: No further directions provided. Solicitation Attachment 4 is to be submitted for Subcontractor Consent and the Rebuttal to Negative Past Performance is provided if applicable.

Question 45

Q: Page 45 of the RFP does not address the evaluation of Tabs 6, 7 or 8. Can you please clarify if/how these tabs will be evaluated as part of Volume 1, Part 1?

A: Tabs 6, 7, and 8 will be utilized as part of a Determination of Contractor Responsibility as is made on all Government awards.

Question 46

Q: Attachment 2, Technical Proposal Data is referenced on Page 45, paragraph 7.2.1.2; Page 46, paragraph 7.2.2; and Page 47, paragraphs 7.2.3 and 7.2.4. However, Attachment 2 is not indicated on the Volume 1, Part 1 – Technical Index on Page 36. Please confirm responses for Tabs 1, 2, 3 and 4 should be provided using Attachment 2.

A: Yes, responses to Solicitation Attachment 2 will be used for Tabs 1,2,3 and 4 along with other listed requirements.

Question 47

Q: Page 39, paragraph 5.3 does not indicate how many relevant projects can be provided for consideration.

However, Attachment 1 states to “Prepare five (5) part 1 forms for general construction.” Please confirm that only a maximum of five relevant contracts/projects may be submitted.

A: A maximum of five relevant contracts/projects may be submitted for consideration under Past Performance.

This is a maximum and offerors may be submit less than five relevant projects.

Question 48

Q: Page 35, paragraph 4.3 indicates the Past Performance Section is limited to 25 pages. Attachment 1, states “Use as much space as required.” Please confirm the overall page limitation for Part 2 and thus, the information provided for Attachment 1, Part 1 must also comply with this 25‐page limitation.

A: The page limitation for Volume 1, Part 1 is 40 pages. The page limitation for Volume 1, Part 2 is 40 pages.

Question 49

Q: The solicitation states we are to provide resumes for key personnel and personnel should meet applicable experience qualifications included in the special contract requirements or specifications. The special contract requirements do not list minimum years of experience for key personnel, does the VA have a requirement for minimum years of experience for key personnel?

A: The VA does not have a minimum requirement for years of experience for key personnel. Proposals will be weighed against each other and rated according to best value to the Government.

Question 50

Q: In Volume I: Technical Proposal, we would like to include a Title Page (Identifies Volume #, Government and Contractor Points of Contact, and the Solicitation Name, #, etc.). Will the Government please consider excluding this Title Page for Volume I: Technical Proposal from the page limit? Please confirm with a yes or a no.

A: Yes, the Title Page or Cover page will be excluded from the page limit.

Question 51

Q: On page 36 of 135 of the solicitation, section 4.8 says to provide (1) electronic copy of the complete proposal (Volumes I and II). Due to the number of pages in each Volume, and the potential size (in MBs) of each Volume, please confirm with a yes or no if Volumes I and II can be submitted as two separate attachments (Volume I / Volume II) within the same email, as opposed to one singular attachment encompassing both Volumes?

A: Yes, the email submissions of Volumes I and II may be submitted as separate attachments within the same email or can be submitted in separate emails.

Question 52

Q: Confirm that the Government will allow proposers a minimum of seven (7) business days to respond to the RFP starting from the date that the Government responds to 100% of the RFIs received.

A: Yes, the Government will allow a minimum of seven (7) business days to respond to the RFP from the date that the Government responds to 100% of the RFIs received.

Question 53

Q: 1. SECTION 00120, Submission Instructions, paragraph 2.1. states “One electronic copy of the proposal (Past Performance, Technical, and Price) shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist via email to james.barber@va.gov on or before the due date and time.” Submission Instructions, paragraph 2.3. states “The Past Performance, Technical, and Price Proposals shall be submitted in two separate volumes.”

Proposal Format, paragraph 4.8. states “Electronic Submission: Provide one (1) electronic copy of the complete proposal (Volumes 1 and 2) via email to james.barber@va.gov. Electronic copies that are to be submitted via email must be saved in Adobe Acrobat format, and virus checked prior to submission. Please confirm if Volumes 1 and 2 should be submitted as separate PDFs.

A: Yes, Volumes 1 and 2 should be submitted as separate PDF files.

Question 54

Q: The attachments required for Volume 1, Part 1 – Technical include, in some case, additional forms, letters, and attachments (i.e., insurance letter, OSHA forms, and bid bond). Please consider removing Attachments 6, 7, 8, and 9 (and their associated attachments) from the 30 page limit for Volume 1, Part 1 – Technical.

A: The page limit has been increased to 40 pages for Volume 1, Part I.

Question 55

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.5 states, “Offerors shall submit resumes for the Project Manager/Superintendent…,” while paragraph 5.2.5.2 states, “Provide names, duties and level of responsibility of key personnel to include the Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s)…” Please confirm that the Project Manager and Site Superintendent are separate Key Personnel roles.

A: Project Manager and Site Superintendent are separate key personnel roles.

Question 56

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.5 states “Offerors shall submit resumes for the Project Manager/Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and Safety Officer which will be evaluated on the level and type of experience and education,” while paragraph 5.2.5.2 states, “Discuss the education, training and experience in managing construction projects of the key personnel listed in 2B. (A resume may be submitted if it provides this information).” Please confirm that full resumes for key personnel are not required.

A: A resume may be submitted to provide this information requested. The responsibility is upon the offeror to provide education, training and experience of key personnel in construction projects. A resume may be submitted to provide the information requested in Attachment 2, Technical Proposal Data, Number 2. Organization. It is up to the judgment and decision of the offeror as to how to provide this information. Proposals will be weighed against each other and rated according to best value to the Government.

Question 57

Q: Section 00120, paragraph 5.2.5.5 states “Discuss the education, training and experience in managing construction projects of the key personnel listed in 2B. (A resume may be submitted if it provides this information).” We do not see a section 2B in the RFP – please confirm the paragraph this requirement is referencing.

A: The 2B. referenced is 2B. located on Solicitation Attachment 2, titled Technical Proposal Data. Solicitation Attachment 2, Technical Proposal Data, 2B states “Provide names, duties and levels of responsibility of key personnel to include the Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager and Infection Control Manager. Indicate to whom the Quality Control, Safety and Infection Control Managers report.

(Lines of authority)”

Question 58

Q: Is it possible to extend your due date from the 16th of September to October? As many SDVOSB companies l are very busy on end‐of‐year opportunities and would appreciate your consideration. I look forward to your response.

A: The Due date has been extended to Thursday December 1, 2022.

Question 59

Q: Several questions have come up regarding the technical proposal. The requirements for Past Performance are not clear. What is to be submitted for past performance? How many Projects are required? The evaluation mentions subcontractor past performance. How is this to be provided? What Trades are needed to be submitted?

A: A maximum of five (5) projects will be submitted for past performance. Please see Solicitation Attachment 1 for subcontractor trades as they are listed on this attachment. Proposals will be weighed against each other and rated according to best value to the Government.

Question 60

Q: We understand that the Government intends to award a lump sum contract for this Task Order. The construction industry continues to experience significant cost volatility in nearly all commodities that cannot be anticipated. Subcontractors are receiving unforeseen increases in material costs from their suppliers, sometimes on a weekly basis, that can be as high as 10% or more.

How is the Government going to accommodate the current price escalation being experienced in the marketplace with regards to commodities such as wood, steel, plastics, etc? Can an Equitable Price Adjustment (EPA) per contract length as one of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 216.203‐4(1)(ii) clause be added to the RFP?

A: The government will not add FAR Clause 52.216‐4 Economic Price Adjustment – Labor and Material to the solicitation. Price escalation request/claims will be handled on a case‐by‐case basis per each individual project and awarded task order.

Question 61

Q: The construction industry continues to experience significant volatility, resulting in material lead time delays, in nearly all commodities that cannot be anticipated. Subcontractors are receiving unforeseen increases in material delivery durations from their suppliers.

How is the Government going to accommodate the current extended lead times and material manufacturing and delivery delays that are occurring in the construction industry?

A: The Government will handle any potential extended lead times and material manufacturing and delivery delays on a case‐by‐case basis per each individual project and awarded task order.