Solicitation 47PC0222R0019 - Exhibit 15 Amendment 0003 - GSA RFIs Response.pdf

Solicitation #: 47PC0222R0019 Project Name: General Construction & Design-Build Construction Services for the Caribbean Amendment #: 0003

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Q8 Please consider allowing previously completed PPQs to be submitted in lieu of requesting new forms from our clients. A PPQ completed at time of project completion will provide the government with the most relevant information, as it was provided when the project details were the most recent for the reviewing authority.

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Q9 Will there be Set-Aside awards in solicitation 47PC0222R0019 for 8(a)?

Do the prices required at the proposal have an escalation factor for the works to be completed at the

USVI?

Can we submit previously completed PPQ/CPARS documents rather than reaching out for new forms, as COs often move on from offices.

Is it valid to present Experience as a subcontractor?

On the price sheet we do not see labor rates required for project manager, quality control manager or site safety, or site superintendent. How do we show these rates on the bid sheet?

Is there a way we can include anticipated travel and per diem for mobilizing?

Will the slides presented be issued as an amendment for reference?

Is GSA open to alternative construction approach such as off site construction or is this a task order based item Primes would submit

A1 Yes, an escalation factor for the works to be completed at the USVI is added in the attached revised pricing sheet, Exhibit 4 Pricing Proposal Sheet.

A2 Offerors may resubmit questionnaires previously submitted with other proposals or may obtain an updated/new PPQ from a client for any submission.

For additional details please review Solicitation Section VI.F. Non-Price Factors

(4) Factor 4: Past Performance (Solicitation Page 53-55). CPARS will not be acceptable in lieu of PPQ submission.

A3 The Offeror shall be required to complete and submit their Experience on Similar Projects Offeror Form with their proposals for a total of four (4) completed projects, performed within the last eight (8) years per the submission requirements, as stated in the solicitation.

A4 Items for Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Site Safety Coordinator and Superintendent is added to the pricing sheet. Please see updated 47PC0222R0019 Solicitation _ Exhibit 4 Revised Pricing Proposal Sheet - Caribbean Construction IDIQ 5-10-2023, attached here to.

A5 Travel and per diem for mobilizing can be considered as non contract line items to be negotiated at the task order level.

A6 Pre-proposal presentation slides are attached to this amendment.

GSA is open to and consider the alternative construction approach such as off site construction at the task order level.

Please see response in A2.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. CPARS will not be acceptable in lieu of PPQ submission.

as the prime contractor

A9 No, there is no set-aside IDIQ award reserved for 8(a) specifically; however, this solicitation is total small business set-aside so awards will be issued to only a Small Business companies.

A10 The Contractor is responsible for adjusting the minimum wage paid and may request a price adjustment per FAR 22.1904(b)(1).

A11 No, there is no minimum $ size for the Task Orders. Task Orders under tlus IDIQ will be between $0 and $10 million. The guaranteed minimum amount under each Contract award is $2,000 for the Base Year period of each Contract. If the awardee does not receive an Order, or several Orders, totaling $2,000 or more during the Base Year period of the Contract, the Government will be obligated to pay that awardee the guaranteed minimum amount of $2,000.

A12 No, this solicitation is not limited to Small Business companies in the Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands areas. However, Offerer shall specifically detail how they will perform required services on the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Contractors that show they will have local office(s) or have local subcontractors as part of their team on the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands shall be reviewed more favorably.

A13 Please refer to Statement of Work Section 2.5.3. Emergency Contract Work for detailed information.

A14 In the case of an unusual increase in the cost of materials, cost of fuel or cost of services, at the task order level the contractor can propose these items as non-negotiated line items when the contractor submits their task order proposal. No adjustments to contract price will be allowed after a task order is awarded for an increase in the cost of materials, cost of fuel or cost of services.

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A16 No, this solicitation is not only for companies with previous experience in Public Buildings; however, it is a total small business set aside. No large companies will be considered for an award.

A17 There is no sign up sheet with Prime Contractors companies specifically.

Q10 In case of an unspecified increase in Federal minimum wages, will the contractor be allowed to request a price difference or adjustment?

Q11 Is there a minimum $ size for the Task Orders?

Q12 Is this solicitation limited to Small Business companies in the Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands areas?

Q13 In the Pricing Proposal Sheet; what is expected of the 24-hour rate for emergency personnel?

Q14 In case of an unusual increase in the cost of materials, cost of fuel, or cost of services, will the contractor be allowed to request a price difference or adjustment?

Q15 Looking at the requirements, in the form GSA 527, Section VII is to add experience with Public Buildings Service Contracts Only. We have previous experience with Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration providing Program Management Services for the Voluntary Compliance Agreement.

Can you please let me know if this can qualify as experience?

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Form GSA 527 is utilized for financial review and should only include Public Buildings Service contracts.

Experience as an evaluation factor is not limited Public Buildings Service. For submission requirements for experience please review Solicitation Section VLF. Non-Price Factors Factor 1: Experience on Similar Projects for detailed information.

Is this solicitation only for companies with previous experience in Public Buildings or anyone can submit proposals?

I wanted to know if there was a sign up sheet with Prime Contractors company information so I can potentially reach out?

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Q19 Item 1 to 7, the ID indicate 24-hour rate, but the unit is Hr. Please clarify if the price will be per day or per hour.

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Q22 Can the government please clarify the purpose of the unit rates in the Pricing Proposal Sheet? Are the unit rates for building the base cost of each task order or for determining the cost of changes to task orders?

Q23 Please clarify the units in items 21, 40, 42, 84, 87, 106, 118, 139, 160, 165, 196, 222, 233, 278, ("job") and items 14, 20, 24, 25, 34-39, 44-69, 74-82, 168-171, 175-181, 203-221, 226, 227, 234, 235, 241-251, 259-261, 267-272, 282-293, 296-317, 326-337, and 339-349 ("Each") of the Pricing Proposal Sheet.

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Q25 In the event that clients are unable to complete PPQs in time for the solicitation deadline; may we include previously completed PPQs in our proposal?

Can you please clarify if the resumes, sample schedule, and completed PPQs are included in the Technical Proposal page count? If so, may we request that they be excluded?

Some of the units are per JOB, for example item No. 12 – “Selective demolition, cutout, remove, minimum labor/equipment charge”, what need to be included in this item? Please clarify.

Does the Government want one resume per Key Personnel position to be submitted?

A18 Resumes, sample schedule, and completed PPQs are excluded in the Technical Proposal page count.

A19 The price being asked is per hour for 24 hour emergency remediation services in accordance with Statement of Work - Section 2.5.3. Emergency Contract Work

A20 The items with "JOB" as the unit pricing have been removed from the pricing sheet.

A21 The 50 page limit for technical proposal is not being increased as the resumes, sample schedule, and completed PPQs are excluded in the Technical Proposal page count.

A22 Yes, the unit rates of the Price Proposal Sheet establishes the price to be utilized when submitting the proposal at the task order level as well as will also be used to price change orders as appropriate.

Please refer to Exhibit 11 Task Order Award Procedures Fair Opportunity and Ordering Guide Section

3.5.2. Pricing Proposal Documentation for detailed information.

A23 The items with "JOB" as the unit pricing have been removed from the pricing sheet. For items with "Ea." (Each) as the unit pricing the Contractor must provide all materials, equipment, and labor to perform the proposed work.

A24 Only one resume, first one in your proposal submission, per Key Personnel position is required to be submitted and will be reviewed. Additional resumes if submitted will not be reviewed.

A25 Please see response in A2.

Considering the complexity and comprehensive nature of our submission, we kindly request your indulgence in considering the possibility of waiving or increasing the current page limit.