Attachment_1_FAQs_for_RFP.pdf

Solicitation (RFP) no. 140P8424R0008 – Attachment 1, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Replace Headquarters Building Roof, Redwood Park (REDW)

1. This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Proposals (RFP) package and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective offerors. Refer to the complete solicitation package for detailed requirements, which consists of the following documents:

• This document “FAQ” as Attachment 1

• Terms/Provisions/Clauses (FAR 15.204-1 Uniform Contract Format, Sections B – M) as Attachment 2

• Department of Labor (DOL) Davis-Bacon (DB) Wage Rates as Attachment 3

• Project Specifications as Attachment 4

• Roof Plans as Attachment 5

• Proposal Submission Package (PSP) as Attachment 6.

NOTE: Attachment 6 is comprised of the following documents contained within a single PDF Portfolio: PSP

Cover Page, PSP Vol I Past Performance Form, PSP Vol I Project Experience Questionnaire, PSP Vol II

Required FAR Provisions 52.204-24, 52.-204-29, 52.209-07, 52.209-13, 52.222-38, PSP Vol II Limitations of Subcontracting worksheet, PSP Vol II Price Schedule worksheet, and PSP Vol II Bid Bond form.

2. Who can participate in this procurement?

This project is being solicited and will be awarded as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.502-2. The NAICS code is 238160, “Roofing

Contractors” with an associated small business size standard of $19 million average annual gross receipts for the past three years.

3. What is the estimated value?

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is between $250,000 and $500,000. This magnitude is set by law and is not the government estimate.

4. What type of contract will be issued?

All work will be performed under a single firm-fixed-price construction contract subject to the Construction

Wage Rate Requirements in FAR Part 22.4.

5. Will there be a pre-proposal site visit?

Yes. An organized site visit is scheduled to take place at the headquarters building on Tuesday, July 30th, 11am

PDT. While not mandatory, offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. Interested parties shall meet at the Headquarters Building (gather in the breezeway adjacent to the visitor information center). Headquarters Building address is 1111 Second Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.

Please send an RSVP no later than 4pm on 7/26/24, indicate business name, point of contact name(s), and mobile number(s). Send the RSVP by email to: Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov and cc: Brian_Crowell@nps.gov and

Patrick_Pollard@nps.gov. Request for individual site visits will not be honored.

mailto:Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov mailto:Brian_Crowell@nps.gov mailto:Patrick_Pollard@nps.gov

6. Project Period of Performance. The government will award the contract in late August or early September

2024. Completion time once onsite work begins is 60 calendar days. The overall total period of performance of the contract will include time permitted for issuance of a seasonal shutdown after award to postpone onsite roofing until Spring/Summer 2025 if that becomes necessary.

NOTE: Ideally, Government would prefer that roofing occur between late September through October

2024 per weather holding in good conditions, however, should a seasonal shutdown need to go into effect, Offeror can plan/schedule for work to occur in Spring/Summer 2025 in lieu of starting in

September 2024. Government accepts weather may not be only contingency affecting project schedule – supply chain, product lead times, deliveries, etc., may also impact schedule. Refer to Evaluation Factor 3

“Schedule and Project Management” in Section M in Solicitation Attachment no. 2.

7. What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

• REQUIRED - Bid bond (FAR clause 52.228-1): 20% of offered price

• REQUIRED - Performance bond (FAR clause 52.228-15)

• REQUIRED - Payment bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) See Section H.2 of Attachment no. 3

• REQUIRED - Certificate of Liability Insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5)

• Contractors unfamiliar with Government contracts and bonds may find it useful to read Part 28 of the

FAR (https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52). Contractors should also be familiar with the U.S.

Treasury listing of approved sureties, information can be located at https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570.htm

8. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Requirements

The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official U.S. Government database of entities wishing to do business with the federal government. There is NO fee to register at this site. Prior to the solicitation closing date, all offerors must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete the online representations and certifications at https://SAM.gov. Offeror shall have a current (not pending or expired status)

SAM.gov registration upon submission of offer in order to be considered eligible for award. Small business may obtain assistance with SAM by contacting the Small Business Administration at https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/federal-contracting-assistance or the Association of Procurement

Technical Assistance Centers at https://www.aptac-us.org/find-a-ptac/?state=CA

9. Where and how do I submit my Proposal?

Proposals shall be submitted by email to phaedra_fuller@nps.gov. Proposals shall be emailed to be considered.

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure quote submitted is fully received. Refer to Solicitation Attachment 2, Sections L-Instructions to Offerors, and Section M-Evaluation Factors, for full details on what to include in proposal.

10. When is my proposal due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in Item 13 of the Standard

Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. Refer to FAR clause 52.215-1. If the quote due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

https://sam.gov/ https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/federal-contracting-assistance https://www.aptac-us.org/find-a-ptac/?state=CA mailto:phaedra_fuller@nps.gov

11. How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

Prospective offerors will be required to visit the SAM.gov website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the solicitation documents; no other notifications will be sent. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. It is the responsibility of the offerors to monitor the SAM website to download all amendments and attachments which may also be issued against the solicitation prior to the solicitation’s closing date. The website address for SAM.gpv is https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. Solicitation number is

140P8324R0008.

12. How can I get more information?

• Read the full Request for Proposal package first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contracting Officer at phaedra_fuller@nps.gov.

• Pre-proposal questions shall be submitted no more than three (3) calendar days prior to the due date and time for proposals. Submit questions only through email to:

o Contracting Officer, Phaedra Fuller at Phaedra_fuller@nps.gov o Chief of Facility Management, Patrick Pollard, at Patrick_Pollard@nps.gov

Note: Amendment(s) to the solicitation answering any questions relative to these documents will be timely posted at the SAM.gov website (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities).

https://sam.gov/content/opportunities mailto:phaedra_fuller@nps.gov mailto:Patrick_Pollard@nps.gov https://sam.gov/content/opportunities