RFQ 70Z08423QAA850900 Questions Round 2.pdf

RFQ 70Z08423QAA850900 Questions Round 2.

1) PWS 2.2. and 2.2.4 - To clarify as per sections 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 outside of the preventive maintenance parts and labor, the contractor is not responsible for any other cost unless it is approved under modifications and will be paid under CLINS 0013 and 0014 of the Schedule of

Prices. Yes, that is correct.

2) In the Pricing schedule the contractor is required to give pricing for Minor and Major repairs that are to be done under a separate task order. If the cost and price of these are done separately, what is it that we are to price, should not these line items not be removed? The contractor pricing should be based on the estimated number of repair incidents for the CLINs

3) Within the PWS there are 3 classes of mowing that will vary in their frequencies, but they are only 2 CLINS for mowing in the Schedule of pricing. Is it assumed that the Class 1 and 2 mowing will be cut 36 times per year? Please advise. Lawn cutting is based on height not frequency. Please refer to section 2.1 and appendix B and C

4) What is the total # of filters that exists for the HVAC systems? 40 +/- 15%

5) What is the make and model of the Generators?

Transmitter (ANT)-Cummins VTA-28-G5

Receiver-Onan 0649T

MSST-Onan 175ODFE6R295

Admin-Cummins DGK-5711655

6) What is the name posted on the outside of the Transformers? Most of the transformers are severely weathered making reading any stickers ineligible. Powell and Interstate are 2 that could be read. Also, one transformer with has a service/install name plate from R.T. CASEY inc.

7) Would the government consider allowing the contractor to bring on a container for storage of ground maintenance equipment or at least allow the contractor to have the wide-area mower remain on site? Yes, there will be a location to be determined later for storage of equipment.

8) Will the contractor be required for maintaining the levees in and around RCF New Orleans? No, the levee board maintains them.

9) The levee section located between the transmitting and receiving tower locations is not maintained with a bush hog. Is this levee section the standard/expectation for the cutting/mowing required on this contract? The levee board keeps levees maintained.

10) The fire extinguishers are to be inspected monthly. Is there any direction for annual fire extinguisher certification? Please refer to the appendix F, there is no annual requirement, monthly/quarterly inspections only

11) Contract documents require inspection of the diesel tanks. Are we also required to fill the diesel tanks? If so, how often are these tanks to be filled? No, fuel level is maintained by Facilities Engineers.

12) Is the Coast Guard expecting contractor personnel to be present everyday Monday-Friday for the duration of this contract? No

13) Will the Coast Guard provide a laydown/office/shop/maintenance area for the resident contractor? Yes, there will be a location to be determined later for storage of equipment

14) Is there an area aboard RCF New Orleans that the resident contractor may utilize to set up an office trailer/temporary office? Yes, there will be a location to be determined later for storage of equipment.

15) During the Site Visit, we were informed that certified payroll would NOT be required. Section 1.3 of the Statement of Work requires the contractor to be in "Compliance with all record and reporting requirements." FAR 52.222-8 requires the contractor to maintain payroll records during the contract and for a period of 3 years after the contract. These payrolls are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer on a weekly basis. These payroll records are required to be provided upon request to the Contracting Officer, the representative of the Contracting Officer, and/or the Department of Labor (for audit purposes or otherwise). Failure to comply with FAR 52.222-8 can result in debarment for the contractor. Is the government removing the requirements set forth in the statement of work and excluding FAR 52.222-8 from this contract?

No, please operate in line with FAR clause 52.222-8

16) Is FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting in effect for this contract? No, that clause was not checked in the solicitation.

17) Is there an estimated magnitude for this contract? The estimated numbers of tasks are in the pricing sheet.

18) Will the resident contractor be required to provide automobiles and equipment that are solely to remain and be used only aboard RCF New Orleans? No, if contractor wants to transfer equipment to the work site for duties as needed it is ok.

19) Will the resident contractor be required to obtain a Material Purchase Certificate from the State of Louisiana? No requirement for that particular item was stated in the solicitation, but adherence to state guidelines is expected

20) Do the option periods apply to all trades on the facility or only landscaping? This is an all inclusive requirement, option years are for the contract as a whole

21) If so, how should the option periods for MEP and carpentry be listed on the bid form? See previous answer

22) Do the requirements for past performance apply to each trade that service the project?

23) Must we, the general contractor, have licenses for each trade, or must our subcontractors hold all appropriate licenses? Sub-contractors can hold the licenses. It is up to the General Contractor to verify that it is valid.

24) Dirks Companies was founded in 2012 and was awarded its first major maintenance contract in

November of 2021. Dirks Companies was selected by the State of Louisiana, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness as the sole Prime Maintenance Contractor for hundreds of temporary shelters in Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes. The work entails mechanical, electrical, plumbing and grounds maintenance for these sites and we have billed over $8M on this contract alone to date. We were recently selected as one of only two landscape maintenance contractors for Entergy Corporation in Louisiana for their sites in the State. Will our experience suffice for the past performance requirement, or should the past performance of our subcontractors be submitted as well? You can include both past performances