Contractor_Q&A__3_CORRECTED.pdf

RFP 47PF0018R0137

Operations and Maintenance Services Warren E. Burger Federal Building & US Courthouse 316 North Robert Street St. Paul, Minnesota

June 29, 2018

Contractor Question & Answer #3 CORRECTED – Corrections are indicated in red.

1. The last switchgear testing was completed in 2016, is there a chance GSA could share those reports to see if everything was tested as required by the new PM Guides?

ANSWER: Correct, the date for the last switchgear testing was December 2016, as stated in Exhibit 5 of the solicitation. Equipment testing documentation will not be posted to FBO.

In accordance with solicitation Section C.4, following award, the awardee will have the opportunity to identify and document all deficiencies that exist in the equipment and systems covered by the performance work statement in the solicitation, but that will not be repaired during routine preventative maintenance.

2. Can GSA please provide an updated equipment list for the building? Current equipment list only shows fire extinguishers and no other fire, life safety equipment.

ANSWER: Please confirm you are referencing the equipment list that was posted to FBO as an attachment to the solicitation. The attachment spreadsheet has approximately 637 lines of total building equipment. If there is a specific fire and life safety system you anticipated being on the list that is not included, please email the CO.

3. Is 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns applicable to this solicitation?

ANSWER: Yes, FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns is included in the solicitation and is applicable.

FAR 52.219-4 is removed from the solicitation in Amendment 02. The FAR clause does not apply to the solicitation.

4. What if a non-HUBZone contractor scores higher in the technical factors than a HUBZone with preference, but the non-HUBZone has a higher price than the HUBZone due to the preference applied by FAR 52.219-4?

ANSWER: Please refer to solicitation Section M.1 Basis for Award.

Please also refer to solicitation Section M.2 Technical Factors.

FAR 52.219-4 is removed from the solicitation in Amendment 02. The FAR clause does not apply to the solicitation.

5. Is the GSA currently deducting monies monthly from the current O&M Contractor?

a. If so, what are the deductions for?

b. What are the monthly deduction amounts?

ANSWER: Deductions may be taken in accordance with the contract. Please refer to solicitation Section E.6, which states that it is the objective of the Government to obtain complete and satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms of the specifications and requirements in this contract. To this end, the Government is contracting for the complete performance of each task identified in the specifications, and deductions may therefore, be made as stipulated in this Section.

The performance of the incumbent contractor will not be commented on.

6. Is there at least one onsite staff member currently qualified/certified (according to the current contract) as a supervisor?

ANSWER: The supervisor position under the incumbent contract is vacant. The incumbent contractor is working to fill the vacancy in accordance with the qualifications in solicitation Section H.15.2.2, which are the same qualifications in the incumbent contract.

7. Is there at least one onsite staff member currently qualified/certified (according to the current contract) as a journeyman mechanic?

ANSWER: There are two onsite journeyman mechanics under the incumbent contract.

8. Are the onsite staff currently qualified/certified to operate the BAS and EMS system according to the current contract?

ANSWER: The name of the incumbent contractor – RTW Enterprises, Inc. – is provided in the solicitation; please feel free to reach out to them to obtain this information.

9. Are there any unresolved issues/corrections that need to be addressed for the St Paul Warren E. Burger Federal Building & US Courthouse from the last MARS inspection conducted?

a. If so, what are they?

ANSWER: MARS (Management Analysis Review System) is an internal GSA review, and any related documentation will not be posted to FBO.

Please reference solicitation Section C.4 regarding the Existing Deficiency Inspection/ Initial Deficiency List.

10. Was the last MARS inspection conducted within the last 2 years?

The last MARS was conducted in 2016.

11. If the last MARS inspection was not conducted within the last 2 years, when is the next scheduled MARS inspection?

The date for the next MARS inspection for this location is not known at this time.

REMINDER: Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 10:00 am Central will be the last date to submit questions. No questions will be entertained after that date. Please submit all questions in writing to the Contracting Officer Jessica Wilde at jessica.wilde@gsa.gov mailto:jessica.wilde@gsa.gov