Attachment_1_READ_ME_FIRST.pdf

Solicitation (RFQ) no. 140P8323Q0043 – Attachment 1, READ ME FIRST

Construct Slab Foundation for Family Restroom at Kalaloch Campground, OLYM

For this solicitation, please substitute the words “quote” and “Quoter” for “offer” and “Offeror.”

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

• Standard Form 1442 (SF-1442) Solicitation Form that also includes solicitation terms, provisions, and clauses

(Sections B – M)

• This document “READ ME FIRST” as Attachment 1

• Forms to Return With Quote as Attachment 2

• Department of Labor Davis-Bacon Act Wage Rates as Attachment 3

• Specifications as Attachment 4

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 238110, “Poured Concrete

Foundation and Structure 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 $25,000 to $100,000. This is not the Government estimate. Government has anticipated this requirement to be between $45,000 - $65,000.

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. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon Act wage rates are included in the solicitation as Attachment no. 4.

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

An organized pre-quote site visit will not be scheduled. We believe sufficient project description, site location, sample foundation photos are in the Specifications for interested parties to make their own individual site visits if they choose. Contractors wishing to visit the site on their own should give project point of contact David

Weaver a heads-up you’ll be in the area looking around. Contact David “Dave” Weaver at mobile number 360-

461-2695 or send email beforehand to David_W_Weaver@nps.gov, cc: Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov. Project site is located at Olympic National Park, Kalaloch Campground, U.S. Highway 101, Forks, WA 98331.

Specifications include site map information.

6. Project Period of Performance.

NPS anticipates awarding the contract by mid-September 2023. Due to Marbled Murrelet nesting season, work can only be performed between September 23rd to March 31st. The park will close the campground loop to the public for up to 45 calendar days so that the contractor has exclusive use of the site. Contractor is advised to install a temporary, locked barrier to prevent vehicular and pedestrian traffic into the construction zone during the closure.

NOTE: Period of performance is from September 25, 2023 to March 31, 2024. This is the total time that contractor must start and finish all work. After the pre-construction meeting, and as scheduled with the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), once onsite work begins, the Government anticipates contractor can complete all work within a 90 day period.

mailto:David_W_Weaver@nps.gov

Solicitation (RFQ) no. 140P8323Q0043 – Attachment 1, READ ME FIRST

Construct Slab Foundation for Family Restroom at Kalaloch Campground, OLYM

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

• NOT REQUIRED - Bid bond (FAR clause 52.228-1): 20% of offered price

• NOT REQUIRED - Performance bond (FAR clause 52.228-15)

• REQUIRED - Payment bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) See Solicitation Terms, Provisions, Clauses, Section Section H.2.

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

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. Quoter shall have a SAM.gov registration status of “active” upon submission of quote in order to be considered eligible for award. Small business may obtain assistance with SAM by contacting the Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at https://washingtonptac.org.

9. Where and how do I submit my quote?

Quotes shall be submitted by email to phaedra_fuller@nps.gov. QUOTES SHALL BE EMAILED to be considered. It is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure quote submitted is fully received.

10. When is my quote 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.

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

Prospective Quoters 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 quoters 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

140P8323Q0043.

12. How can I get more information?

• Read the full Request for Quotes package first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the

Contracting Officer at phaedra_fuller@nps.gov.

• To ensure Quoters' questions are adequately addressed and appropriate action taken prior to submission of quote, questions must be received no later than 2:00 pm (PDT) on September 6, 2023

Questions and/or comments received after this time may or may not be addressed prior to the solicitation closing date. 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).

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