Questions and Answers Sol 47PH0222R0003 GSA PBS R7 Elevators Testing and Inspection Services.pdf

Questions and Answers: GSA, PBS, R7 Elevators Testing and Inspection Services

Solicitation 47PH0222R0003

Q: Is there a list of elevators?

A: The list of elevators applicable to this contract may be found within Attachment 1: GSA Region 7, Zone Master Schedule Pricing Sheet. It is anticipated that Attachment 1: GSA Region 7, Zone Master Schedule Pricing Sheet will be included within Amendment PA01 for Solicitation

47PH0222R0003.

Q: Schedule of work? Would it be organized with the COR?

A: Yes, usually the work may be scheduled/coordinated well in advance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Q: Certificates for states for inspections? Who pays for fees?

A: State inspections do not apply; however, proposed pricing shall include all applicable fees as this will be a firm fixed-price contract.

Q: Are there escalators?

A: No.

Q: We have multiple sites and facilities… will we have to be badged for each, or does one cover

A: No, the security credential is sufficient for accessing all subject facilities.

Q: Certs to TX and Oklahoma ? Why do they go to states?

A: They do not, deliverables are to be submitted in accordance with Section F.4.

Q: Will a POC list be provided?

A: Coordination of services will be completed primarily with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). After award, and prior to the start of services, it is anticipated that GSA will have a pre-work kick-off meeting with the awardee to address coordination and other issues.

Q: Due dates for tests and inspections

A: Due dates for tests and inspections will be provided within Attachment 1:

GSA Region 7, Zone Master Schedule Pricing Sheet; it is anticipated that it will be included within Amendment PA01 for Solicitation 47PH0222R0003.

Q: During the start of the pre-proposal meeting it was stated that the pricing amendment would be released end of this week or early next week. If the pricing workbook comes out after the question deadline Jan 20 th , can we still ask questions related to the pricing / device information after Jan 20 th ?

A: Yes, questions may be submitted after January 20, 2022, and will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Q: Is NCMMS used to track service requirements for the elevators?

A: Yes.

Q: Will the contractor have to show proof of COVID Vaccine Cards?

A: All vendors with access to Federal facilities will be required to adhere to the Federal Government’s current Governments safety protocols to ensure safe access. As of January 21, 2022, individuals entering GSA facilities are not required to show proof of vaccination.

Q:Will one contractor be awarded the whole Region or will you split them up?

A: This solicitation will result in the award of a single award IDIQ/firm fixed-price contract for elevators inspection and testing services throughout GSA, PBS, Region 7 (entirety of Region 7). The awardee will be required to provide the services for the whole Region.

Q: Who is the current incumbent/ incumbents?

A: Current (Incumbent) Contract Information:

Contract No.: GS-07-P-17-JU-D-0003 Contractor: Stafford Service Source, Inc. 1210 Hamblen Rd., #800C Kingwood, TX 77339 Total Contract Value: $1,252,031.70 Award Date: 05/01/2017 Expires: 04/30/2022

Q: When will the equipment list be provided?

A: The list of elevators applicable to this contract may be found within Attachment 1: GSA Region 7, Zone Master Schedule Pricing Sheet. It is anticipated that Attachment 1: GSA Region 7, Zone Master Schedule Pricing

Sheet will be included within Amendment PA01 for Solicitation

47PH0222R0003.

Q: If it is posted after the closing of Q&A will you answer questions if we have them.

A: Yes, questions may be submitted after January 20, 2022, and will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Q: When will the pricing sheet be provided?

A: It is anticipated that Attachment 1: GSA Region 7, Zone Master Schedule Pricing Sheet will be included within Amendment PA01 for Solicitation

47PH0222R0003.

Q: If it is posted after the closing of Q&A will you answer questions if we have them

A: Yes, questions may be submitted after January 20, 2022, and will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Q: Do your EMC’s have a contract (bargaining agreement restrictions) that requires or limits the number of inspections they can complete in a given day or amount of time.

A: We observe the same restrictions IUEC observers as the majority, if not all contractors are with IUEC.

Q: Do you require the EMC to be on site for the semi annuals or can those be conducted with the QEI only?

A: Yes, inspectors are only required to observe the inspection.

Q: Will your pricing spreadsheet have CLINs for re-inspections and will that be a flat hourly rate that we charge or a lump sum?

A: In the past it has been a lump sum, no changes have been made.

Q: If lump sum again we would need to know how long the EMC will require for a CAT1 reinspection vs a CAT5

A: Each elevator inspections render its own time to inspect, depending on the equipment.

Q: Will this be a single award or to multiple companies? (repeat)

A: This will be a single award IDIQ/firm fixed-price hybrid contract.

Q: For pricing do we only price CAT5’s Full Load for the Traction elevators and not hydraulic?

A:CAT5 inspections are for traction elevators

Q: Do your hydraulic units require a CAT3 Rupture Valve inspection and is that part of the pricing sheet you are providing?

A:Yes

Q: If the hydraulics require a CAT3 are those inspections on a 3 year cycle or the 5 year cycle?

A:CAT3 inspections are required every 3 years.