6100049681_Architecture & Preservation Project Manager_Addendum 2.pdf

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SOLICITATION ADDENDUM

Date: 01/15/20

Subject: Architecture and Preservation Project Manager Solicitation Number: 6100049681

Due Date/Time: 01/24/20 @ 2:00 PM Addendum Number: 2

To All Suppliers:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania defines a solicitation “Addendum” as an addition to or amendment of the original terms, conditions, specifications, or instructions of a procurement solicitation (e.g., Invitation for Bids or Request for Proposals).

List any and all changes:

Below are questions and answers regarding solicitation 6100049681:

• Q: Do you anticipate extending the bid due date:

• A: No

• Q: What additional details are you willing to provide, if any, beyond what is stated in bid documents concerning how you will identify the winning bid?

• A: None

• Q: Was this bid posted to the nationwide free bid notification website at www.mygovwatch.com?

• A: No

• Q: Other than your own website, where was this bid posted:

• A: This was only posted on the Commonwealth’s eMarketplace website.

• Q: As a contractor, how are vacation days, sick days, and holidays administered?

• A: The contractor will be responsible for reporting all leave to the agency supervisor in advance of taking leave. All leave will be unpaid.

• Q: It doesn't mention in the contract about working hours, how are start time and end time established?

• A: Work hours will be as agreed upon by the agency supervisor. Normal business hours will be 8:00 – 4:30, or 8:30 – 5:00.

• Q: Can this contract guarantee me 40 hours per week?

• A: This position will generally be required to work 37.5hrs per week.

• Q: If overtime is needed, will I have a separate rate and if overtime is necessary, who approves overtime?

• A: Overtime is not anticipated in this contract. If at any point work is required beyond the agreed upon work hours, it must be approved by the agency supervisor in advance and would be compensated at the standard hourly rate.

• Q: Am I responsible for providing a computer with the AutoCAD program on it?

• A: All required hardware and software will be provided by the agency.

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• Q: For any travel requiring overnight stays or flying, am I paying for that upfront then adding those to my invoice as separate line items?

• A: All travel expenses will be reimbursed at the current federal rates.

• Q: A far as the overall decision of the bid, can you give me an idea of how experience and hourly rate is weighted in the decision?

• A: The contract will be awarded based on the hourly rate, provided the applicant meets the minimum qualification requirements.

Type of Solicitation: Electronic Bid (SRM) - Review the Questions section of your solicitation response to ensure you have responded, as required, to any questions relevant to solicitation addenda issued subsequent to the initial advertisement of the solicitation opportunity.

Except as clarified and amended by this Addendum, the terms, conditions, specifications, and instructions of the solicitation and any previous solicitation addenda, remain as originally written.

Respectfully, Name: Patricia Frey Title: Procurement Specialist Phone: 717-772-8875 Email: pafrey@pa.gov