AG2B46S170010__Q-A____3-29-17.docx

AG-2B46-S-17-0010

CONCORDE RESTORATION SERVICES

3-29-2017 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Can we get more information pertaining to the demolition items? Does the Department have pictures?

A. Photos are not available. Please refer to Construction Specification 3 – Structure Removal, Item 7 for description of items to be removed. Items are located throughout the work area.

1. Is the contractor allowed to work during the shutdown months, and would doing so be counted as days worked?

A. There is a possibility weather permitting and pre-approved in advance by NRCS. Yes they count as actual workdays, but should not change the total estimated performance period.

1. Can contractor substitute common precast inlet structures for the 4’ X 12” & 4’ X 12” inlets in the WCS?

A. No, substitution is not allowed.

1. Are there actual Structures to be removed on this contract? If so please provide more information as to size, location and construction.

A. There are no buildings to be removed. Please refer to Construction Specification 3 – Structure Removal, Item 7 for description of items to be removed.

1. Is removal of the buildings adjacent to the Building Pond part of this contract?

A. There are no buildings to be removed. Please refer to Construction Specification 3 – Structure Removal, Item 7 for description of items to be removed.

1. Are the materials identified in Addendum #1 for removal located near the buildings adjacent to Building Pond?

A. Please refer to Construction Specification 3 – Structure Removal, Item 7 for description of items to be removed. Items are located throughout the work area. The buildings adjacent to the “Building Pond” is not within the work area.

1. The Contract Range appears low. What will the Department do if bids are above the $5M threshold?

A. Only as things happen will the government need to make a decisions based upon the existing situation. Award is subject to the availability of funding.

1. Per ADD #3, it appears that the contractor is to stockpile topsoil for reinstallation after mass excavation. Where can we stockpile this material?

A. Topsoil material may be stockpiled within the work areas as necessary and as selected by the contractor in accordance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

1. In the event of contractor protest of SDVOSB status, will Department of Agriculture Contracts require awardee to provide current VA disability status (i.e., notice from Department of Veterans Affairs “entitlement to VA benefits notice”); if so, shall contractor be required to submit benefits documentation with bid package.

A. SDVOSB must meet eligibility requirements as referenced in the solicitation. SDVOSB will be Validated/confirmed is as required through the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs VIP database. There is no requirement to submit protest documentation with bid. If there is a protest than procedures in FAR 19.302 Protesting a small business representations or Rerepresentation procedures will need to be used.

1. Is there any warranty?

A. Current construction customary industry warranty standards apply.

1. We have the understanding that the CAD file will not be made available until after award; is the XML file available for use in bidding? If so, where can we access the file?

A. No, the XML file is not available before award.