ATTACHMENT 15. 21-R-0002 RFI Consolidated Questions.docx

1. Under the Past Performance requirements, is a PPQ form intended for customer feedback, similar to the attached? We’ve used this on numerous DoD proposals.

Attachment 4 was uploaded to BetaSAM. Use this form for PPQ.

2. Section 00 10 00, paragraph 2.(a).5 states “Proposals must be submitted by 31 March 2021 1000 HST. In other areas of the solicitation, such as Section 00 21 16, paragraph 1, the proposal is stated at being due 12 April 2021 at 1000 HST. Is 12 April 2021 the correct due date for proposals?

April 12th is the Due Date.

3. The sample project (Attachment 2) and solicitation (Sub-Factor F) give no requirements for schedule constraints. Is there a specific period of performance required for the example project? Would you provide a theoretical start and contract completion dates? Finally, is MicroSoft Project, or similar, an acceptable program for developing task order schedules?

No required period of performance for the sample project. Theoretical start date September 2021. Yes, MicroSoft Project, or similar, an acceptable program for developing task order schedules.

4. Staffing: The solicitation states that the QC Manager and SSHO shall be independent from other required positions. Are these positions intended to be corporate-level? The Division 1 specifications states that the Superintendent may be QC Manager; and that the QCM or Super can also be SSHO. Historically, the size and complexity of an individual project dictates if the Superintendent would perform multi-tasking as the SSHO and/or QCM. Will this solicitation allow similar protocol?

See Solicitation Amendment

5. Proposal Submission Requirements: a. Volume I: Factor I – Technical – Project Management Capability; Sub-Factor (A) Key Personnel:

“All Key Personnel positions will be independent from other required positions.” Solicitation shall supersede Division 01 specifications. This shall be the requirement unless otherwise stated in a specific Task Order Scope of Work.

Statement of Work: 3.1 Infrastructure Development and 3.1.1 Required Technical and Administrative Staff:

Establish a stand-alone project management office within 15 miles of the Fairbanks North Star Borough.

5. For pricing management staff on the Sample Project, should offerors consider the Superintendent as also performing QC and SSHO duties, or another variant?

- See Section 3.1.1.c of the MATOC Statement of Work “Superintendent AQL: Within 45 days of first Task Order award equal to or greater than $250,000.00.

- See Solicitation Amendment

5. Proposal Submission Requirements: a. Volume I: Factor I – Technical – Project Management Capability; Sub-Factor (A) Key Personnel:

“All Key Personnel positions will be independent from other required positions.” Solicitation shall supersede Division 01 specifications. This shall be the requirement unless otherwise stated in a specific Task Order Scope of Work.

6. Is Attachment 10, Division 01 specifications intended as applicable only to the Sample Project, or will these govern the overall MATOC Solicitation?

Applied to the overall MATOC.

7. Is the Sample Project to be considered a Non-Work Plan or Work Plan task order based on MATOC Task Order Procedures, Section 3, Scope of Work? If this is considered a Work Plan task order, please confirm the offerors are to include design team and completion activities in our proposal.

* This question is not applicable as it is based off the incorrect Statement of Work on the original solicitation. The forthcoming Addendum corrects this issue. Terminology changes betweeen HI and AK SOW’s to Scope of Works and Design Build. The Sample Project is a Scope of Work Task Order.

8. The solicitation’s environmental requirements do not appear to address PFAS contamination in soils and ground water. Through our recent project work on Eielson AFB and Ft Wainwright, the installation environmental offices are working diligently with ADEC and the EPA to ensure this topic and other HAZMAT contaminants in soils and ground water are properly handled during contract execution. Will specific Task Orders address this subject matter on a case-by-case basis?

Individual Task Orders will address environmental concerns.

9. SF 1442 section 5.b (page 37/130) states, … Offerors shall complete the top portion and Part A and Part I (A) & (B) of Attachment 4… Attachment 4 was not found on SAM.gov only 4a cover letter was available.

Attachment 4 was uploaded to betasam

10. Also the cover letter (attachment 4a) calls for the evaluation to be emailed by March 22. As proposals are due 12 April, we recommend/suggest that date be revised to allow ample time for those evaluating to respond.

Attachment 4a was uploaded to reflect 12 April.

11. SF1442, Item 13 A states sealed offers in original and (0) copies are to be submitted. Section 00 21 16, Instructions to Proposers, Proposal Submission, Solicitation Provisions, A. Proposal Submission, Item 1 states offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in electronic copy, with accompanying digital copies, as set forth below. Item 4. States proposal shall be submitted in electronic format via DoD Safe, Item c. states each volume shall be submitted in separate files and be clearly numbered with the volume number and the copy number (e.g., Volume 1, Copy 1 of 3). And then in item e. it states proposal files shall be provided electronically. Can you please clarify.

Proposals will be needed to be submitted through DoD Safe.

12. Under FAR Clause 52.228-1 it states that the amount of a bid guarantee should be 100% of the bid price for the sample project. In reading other areas within the proposal document it was unclear. Can you please confirm what the bid bond amount should be for. Is there a required form to be used for the Bid Bond?

A Bid guarantee should be a 100% of the sample project.

13. Is a site visit and/or industry day planned?

No. Due to safety and health concerns.

14. 1442 & Solicitation Provisions B. state a minimum of award to three contractors. Is there a maximum number of awards contemplated?

No.

15. Task Orders – Will the Task Order be competed between all awardees or will the Owner negotiate each task order with and individual contractor?

Orders will be competed between all MATOC awardees.

16. Solicitation Provisions Subfactor (F) – Is there a specific format for progress schedule? P6? MS Project?

MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar are acceptable forms for progress schedules.

17. Reference: Section 00 21 16 Submission 2 – Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire Question: We were able to locate a drafted cover letter (attachment 4.A) but no Attachment 4 Past Performance Questionnaire Form template. Could you please provide your performance Evaluation Questionnaire Form?

Additionally, the cover letter (Attachment 4.A states that the reviewer is to return the evaluations by March 22, 2021 at 1000. Is this deadline applicable or can it be assumed that the evaluations should be requested to be returned NLT the proposal due date?

Updated Attachment 4.A and Attachment 4 and both were uploaded to BetaSAM

18. Under the Past Performance requirements, is a PPQ form intended for customer feedback, similar to the attached? We’ve used this on numerous DoD proposals.

*Same question as #1.

19. The sample project (Attachment 2) and solicitation (Sub-Factor F) give no requirements for schedule constraints. Is there a specific period of performance required for the example project? Would you provide a theoretical start and contract completion dates? Finally, is MicroSoft Project, or similar, an acceptable program for developing task order schedules?

*Same question as #3.

20. Staffing: The solicitation states that the QC Manager and SSHO shall be independent from other required positions. Are these positions intended to be corporate-level? The Division 1 specifications states that the Superintendent may be QC Manager; and that the QCM or Super can also be SSHO. Historically, the size and complexity of an individual project dictates if the Superintendent would perform multi-tasking as the SSHO and/or QCM. Will this solicitation allow similar protocol?

*Same question as #4.

21. For pricing management staff on the Sample Project, should offerors consider the Superintendent as also performing QC and SSHO duties, or another variant?

*Same question as #5.

22. Is Attachment 10, Division 01 specifications intended as applicable only to the Sample Project, or will these govern the overall MATOC Solicitation?

*Same question as #6.

23. Is the Sample Project to be considered a Non-Work Plan or Work Plan task order based on MATOC Task Order Procedures, Section 3, Scope of Work? If this is considered a Work Plan task order, please confirm the offerors are to include design team and completion activities in our proposal.

*Same question as #7.

24. The solicitation’s environmental requirements do not appear to address PFAS contamination in soils and ground water. Through our recent project work on Eielson AFB and Ft Wainwright, the installation environmental offices are working diligently with ADEC and the EPA to ensure this topic and other HAZMAT contaminants in soils and ground water are properly handled during contract execution. Will specific Task Orders address this subject matter on a case-by-case basis?

*Same question as #8.

25. 2.6.4.2.3 calls for two cables per outlet however Drawing T-101, Sheet Note number 10 states Admin Room to receive 3 cables per outlet.

3 cables

26. 2.6.4.2.4 calls for four outlets, T-101 shows 5 outlets 5 outlets

27. 2.6.4.2.5 calls for four outlets, T-101 shows 2 outlets 4 outlets

28. 2.6.4.2.6 calls for two outlets, T-101 Room 138 has them however Room 119 does not show any outlets 138-2 outlets, 119- 2 outlets

29. 2.6.4.2.7 calls for two outlets, T-101 shows only one outlet 2 outlets

30. 2.6.4.2.11 calls for two outlets, T-101 shows four outlets and a TV 4 outlets

31. 2.6.4.2.12 calls for two outlets, T-101 shows four outlets and a TV 4 outlets

32. 2.6.4.2.14 calls for four outlets, T-101 shows seven outlets 7 outlets

33. 2.6.4.2.15 calls for the re-cable of one outlet, T-101 also shows a TV 1 outlet – 1 TV

34. 2.6.4.2.16 calls for no outlets in the corridors, T-101 shows one outlet in corridor 123 and three outlets in corridor 130 4 outlets

35. 2.6.4.2.19 calls for two outlets , T-101 shows 5 outlets 4 outlets

36. 2.6.4.21 calls for four outlets, T-101 shows five outlets 5 outlets

37. 2.6.4.2.22 calls for four outlets, T-101 shows 7 outlets in Room 140 and 9 outlets in Room 141 140-7 outlets, 141-9 outlets

38. 2.6.4.2.23 calls for one outlet, T-101 shows two outlets 2 outlets

39. 2.6.4.2.24 does not call for any outlets but T-101 shows 2 outlets. Also, the para. Calls for 100 pair, however, T-101 calls out for a 50 pair in Sheet Note 7 2 outlets, 100 pair

40. 2.6.4.2.26 calls for no outlets in this room, T-101 shows one outlet No outlets

41. There is no such thing as a 20 awg Comm cable A outside plant 100 pair, 24 awg, copper line and 12 strand single mode fiber will be routed through the grounded 2" Conduit from the splice box to the telecommunication room. the fusion splicing will be the means for splicing the Fiber optic cable. a compact 15" (l) x 9" (w)x 5" (h) splice enclosure will be installed within the j-box. compact multi-pair Super mate dry plug splicing modules will be installed as means for splicing the copper lines. case, tray, and Consumables required to accomplish the splices are to be included. contractor shall coordinate with post 59th

42. If there was a 20 awg cable it would not fit in the Mini-mate Dry Plug as specified on Drawing T-101, Sheet Note 7, which only accepts 22 – 28 awg conductors.

See #41 response

43. Can we get a clarification that 22 – 28 AWG conductor Comm cable is acceptable?

See #41 response

44. The Sub-Factor (F) Sample Task Order indicates that the FTW430 project was an actual project that was awarded. Is the contractor that performed the work allowed to bid on this solicitation?

Contract wasn’t awarded.

45. Under FAR 52.228-1, BID GUARANTEE, sub-item c states, “The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100% of the bid price for the sample project.” Is this correct? Typically for DoD work, our bonding company provides a letter stating our bonding capacity, which is $50+ million per project capacity, or they provide a bid bond, usually 20% of the total price per the RFP/Solicitation requirements. Since the Sample Project will not be awarded, per RFP, is an actual bid bond of any value required?

Bid Bonds for your sample project are not required; however, submit a letter from your surety on your bonding limits for aggregate and single.

46. The “MATOC Task Order Procedures” paragraph 5.2.1 states, “The Contractor shall execute the work under the direction of a Contractor Project Manager approved by the Contracting Officer. . . The full-time, on-site Project Manager shall be designated in writing.” Traditionally on MATOC style projects, the Superintendent is on-site full time along with other staff, as appropriate; however, the Project Manager is usually responsible for multiple projects at multiple locations simultaneously. Is this a topic addressed in the staffing plan?

*Question not applicable; incorrect Statement of Work attached. Issue to be corrected with the forthcoming Addendum.

47. Attachments 9 and 10 environmental references appear to minimize input of traditional hazardous materials abatement work, typical of older buildings. Is the Sample Project to include Asbestos, Lead-based Paint, mercury containing components, PCBs, etc. survey work?

Do not include asbestos, lead paint, or any other hazardous material surveying or abatement.

48. Attachment 2, Project Scope indicates a new fence and gate are to be installed to “create a Secure Parking Area.” Is the Sample Project estimate to include this? Typically, UFGS Section 32 31 13, Chainlink Fences and Gates, would be the starting point to determine what the customer would require for a fence. A dimensioned sketch/details would be beneficial if required.

No fencing required

49. What is historical and existing flooring installation?

Don’t understand the question.

50. Please confirm the sample project does not include exterior sitework or underground site electrical.

Project doesn’t include extra site work other than what is required for the building however, anything that is destroyed/damaged during the project execution will be replaced like new.

51. Please confirm Bldg 1579 is constructed slab on grade and does not include radiant slab heating system.

No radiant slab heating – slab on grade

52. Are as-built / record drawings available? i.e.: Height to roof deck, deck construction, truss construction, etc. Sht G-012 indicates “Height = 13 FT”. Sht A-601 indicate new walls are constructed to existing deck but do not specify deck elevation A.F.F. Is 13’ A.F.F. the height to bottom of deck of a flat roof? Or, is this an eave elevation and the roof is sloped at 3:12 or 4:12? This would lend to task order discussions of means and methods such as renting/using a motorized scissors lift as compared to whether a rolling baker scaffold is sufficient, pricing accordingly.

See attached available as-builts

53. Is the Sample Project Facility unoccupied for the duration of the project? Or, are Rms 142-145 going to be utilized by the customer/occupant during the project work?

The building will be completely unoccupied.

54. Is the Sample Project required to meet High Performance Sustainable Building construction criteria for renovations? USGBC compliant vs certified?

No, it isn’t required.

55. What are the heights of the new ceiling installations? These appear to be missing from Shts A-102 and A-601.

8’-0”

56. Sht A-601, Door Schedule indicates “STC 45 min and STC 50 min” in the NOTES column for some door openings. A separate column identifies fire rating for door openings, correct? In the notes column, is “min” to be deleted, yielding only the STC rating required for a sound-dampened room? For example, Door 13 (Rm 129, Vehicle Holding) is a 45-minute rated fire door; whereas, Door 16 (Rm 112 Polygraph) is not fire rated but is STC 50 for door and frame . . . please confirm.

Both will remain as they both have different meanings. Fire rating is just that and STC 45 MIN annotates a sound blocking level.

57. The Door Hardware Schedule on A-601 does not include typical smoke gaskets/seals normally utilized in Fire-rated door openings. Should these be included in the Sample Project Estimate?

Yes, include smoke gaskets/seals

58. For rooms with STC ratings where existing walls are to remain, what are the as-built conditions of these walls?

See attached

59. From the as-built mechanical drawings, the notes and equipment comments indicate the existing heat system is steam radiant-fin tube heating. The new installation (M-101) identifies glycol supply and return piping and equipment. Does the hydronic heating system to the building include a steam-to-glycol heat exchanger, circulation pumps, control valves, VFDs, sensors etc.? Is the existing steam piping to be used for glycol distribution to the new baseboard heaters?

A Steam to glycol heat exchanger in the NE mechanical room. Glycol is distributed from there to supply building heat to the terminal units.

60. Please confirms reference implies projects in the following sentence: There are no minimum or maximum number of references required; however, the offeror shall submit sufficient past performance information to demonstrate the depth and breadth to successfully satisfy all Task Areas.

Correct

61. Section 00 10 00, 52.228-1 (c), states that a bid guarantee for 100% of the bid price for the sample project is required. However, the second paragraph on pg. 47 states that the sample project will not be awarded. Could you clarify the reasoning for requiring a bid bond for a non-awarding sample project? If the intent is to show bonding capacity, could a letter of bondability from the surety be used instead?

Bid Bonds for your sample project are not required; however, submit a letter from your surety on your bonding limits for aggregate and single.

62. Section 00 21 16, A5-Proposal Submission Requirement subsection a. Volume I: factor 1-Technical The personnel requirements for Project Manager and Superintendent require bachelor's/associate's degrees and construction experience. Could alternate requirements such as PMP or ICC certifications and construction experience be added?

Multiple paths for compliance are available for the Superintendent, but the Project Manager must have a Bachelors degree in engineering or construction management.

See section 3.1.1 of the Statement of Work:

-Project Manager(s) require a Bachelor’s degrees and ten (10) years construction experience -Superintendent(s) require a 2 year degree or licensed Journeyman, and have eight (8) years construction experience.

63. Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire – Out of respect for the governments time, can finalized CPARS evaluations or previously completed questionnaires be submitted with the proposal in lieu of requesting our government clients to complete new evaluations and email them separately?

No.

64. Please provide the period of performance for the sample project.

No required period of performance for the sample project. Theoretical start date September 2021.

65. Will a Primavera P6 project schedule be acceptable in lieu of the Gov provided excel format?

Yes, Primavera P6, MicroSoft Project, or similar, an acceptable program for developing task order schedules.

66. What is the average anticipated task order amount?

Not definable. FWA TO awards range from $2,000.00 - $5,000,000.00.

67. Please clarify what rates will be used to price the “Service Contract Act” CLINS?

A price is not required for the CLINS. This is automated generation by our program to allow us to issue Task Orders.

68. Page 6, SF1440, Can you provide a more detailed explanation of what “Paint and Hardware” the contractor is expected purchased from Abilityone.com?

*Not Applicable, removed from solicitation / contract requirements. To be corrected in forthcoming Addendum.

69. Page 35 of attachment SF1440, 5. Proposal Submission Requirements, Sub-factor (F) Sample Project Task Order Response states the sample project was an actual project awarded. Please confirm the sample project has already been completed.

Sample project wasn’t awarded or completed.

70. Page 31, SF1440, 5. Proposal Submission Requirements Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel: Will the offeror’s proposed personnel be required to perform on all future task orders?

Project Managers, SSHO’s, and QCs will be required on all Task Orders. Superintendents will not be required until a single TO award meets or exceeds the value of $250,000.00. Review Statement of Work section 3.1.1.c. This shall be the requirement unless otherwise stated in a specific Task Order SOW.

71. Page 31, SF1440, 5. Proposal Submission Requirements Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel states the offeror’s key personnel to include Program Manager. Please provide the minimum qualifications for the Program Manager.

See Solicitation Amendment

5. Proposal Submission Requirements: a. Volume I: Factor I – Technical – Project Management Capability; Sub-Factor (A) Key Personnel:

· Program Manager shall have an ABET accredited engineer program bachelor’s degree or construction management Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of ten (10) years of building construction experience, five (5) years as a project/task order manager on a ($5M+) Federal construction contracts. Shall have experience with commercial construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques. The Program Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that adequate internal controls and review procedures are followed in order to eliminate conflicts, errors and omissions, and for ensuring all technical requirements are met. The Program Manager shall be the main point of contact between the KO and the Contractor.

72. Attachment 2.A Sample Project Electrical Drawings and Attachment 2.C Sample Project Design Drawings contain duplicate electrical drawing page numbers with differences. Please confirm which electrical drawings are correct.

Use Sample Project Electric Drawings for electrical requirements over sample project design drawings.

73. Please confirm a bid bond is needed for the sample project.

Bid Bonds for your sample project are not required; however, submit a letter from your surety on your bonding limits for aggregate and single.

74. We are requesting that the deadline to submit questions be extended to seven calendar days prior to the confirmed due date of April 12.

No additional time will be given.

75. Since there will be no site visit for the sample project per Amendment #1, our subcontractors have requested additional time to review the documents and prepare questions regarding the project.

No additional time will be given.

76. Drawing E-604 shows the mechanical equipment F-1, F-2, F-3, UH as having combination motor starters for electrical equipment. This equipment is single phase and appears to be fractional horsepower rated. Please confirm if the use of manual motor starting switches with thermal overloads is acceptable.

Yes, If it accomplishes the task and if its in the best interest of the government.

77. We understand that this is a 35% design, however there are no specifications provided for the project. This will make it difficult to evaluate pricing since there is no basis for pricing. Do you have specifications that you could provide?

Follow the applicable codes, regulations and guides that are listed in the solicitation.

78. There are no wall types in the architectural drawings. Nor are there any elevations for wall heights to the bottom of the structure?

See additional attachments. Also, see wall type, requirements, design drawings, and as-built attachments should provide clarification.

79. SOW states to utilize 3/4" RMC conduit for the camera infrastructure, however drawings E-103 & E-104 states to utilize EMT. Please confirm which is to be used.

EMT

80. SOW states (2) 2” GRC from the telecomm entrance to comm room, T-101 states (2) 2” EMT conduits. Please confirm which is to be used.

GRC

81. SOW states (1) 2” GRC from the CATV entrance to CATV room, T-101 states (1) 2” EMT. Please confirm which is to be used.

GRC

82. Please define general note 25 on T-001. The electrical E-101 drawing only shows standard duplex receptacles not double duplex per note 25.

All telecommunications outlets will be equipped with quadruplex ported boxes i.e. the ability to have 4 RJ45 modular jacks

83. Please provide a wage determination for the Service Contract Act (SCA) identified in CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003.

The most recent Davis Bacon Wage determination will be included as an amendment prior to solicitation closing

84. CLIN Items 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003 all reference Supplies/Services as SCA. Is there a current, applicable SCA that applies?

The most recent Davis Bacon Wage determination will be included as an amendment prior to solicitation closing

85. CLIN Items 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003 all reference Supplies/Services as SCA. Will a SCA be provided with the issuance of individual Task Order RFPs where these CLINS would be utilized and SCA wages would be required?

The most recent Davis Bacon Wage determination will be included as an amendment prior to solicitation closing. The last issued Davis Bacon Wage Determination issued prior to when the option was exercised.

86. How many strictly maintenance Task Orders where SCA wages would apply does the Government anticipate issuing under this contract?

Task Orders are anticipated to be primarily DBA TO’s, however this is not definable.

87. Considering the RFP is issued under 236220 NAICS code for construction, is this a service contract or minor construction contract?

Minor Construction Contract

88. Please identify the anticipated magnitude/volume of work under CLINs 0001, 0002, and 0003 over the life of the contract.

Total Per Year Values:

Army $15.0M Air Force $30.0M

Army DBA funds CLIN 0001 Air Force DBA funds CLIN 0002 Army OR Air Force SCA funds CLIN 0003

89. Please provide definition for AQL.

“Acceptable Quality Limit”; Defined as the standard(s) that shall be met or exceeded.

90. Please provide utility companies for each location serviced under this contract (e.g., Doyon Utilities).

Army: Permanent office locations on installations will not be provided for contract awardees. Hook-ups will be provided at site trailer locations per Task Order award where applicable.

Air Force-Will note on each Task Order issued:

Sites 1-15: 15 Long Range Radar Sites (LRRS) Site 16: Eareckson Air Station Site 17: King Salmon Divert Airfield Sites 18-20: 3 Pacific Air Defense Sector (PADS)

91. Section 00 21 16; 5. Proposal Submission Requirements; a. Volume I: Factor I – Technical - Project Management Capability Submission; Sub-factor (F) states: “8. Discuss how offeror determined that referenced experience is relevant to the task areas of the IDIQ SOW.” Does “task area” refer to the project geographical area/location or a particular CSI division of work/tasks?

This refers to the type of CSI division of work task.

92. Section 00 21 16; 5. Proposal Submission Requirements; b. Volume II: Factor II – Past Performance; Submission 1) Past Performance Information states: “This information shall include data on efforts performed by other divisions, corporate management, critical subcontractors, or teaming contractors, if such resources will be brought to bear or significantly influence the performance of the proposed effort.” Considering each Task Order on an IDIQ contract can have 1-30 subcontractors, depending on the contract and project size, and some programs have hundreds of Task Orders performed in the past 3 years, could the Government please specify which subcontractors are considered critical?

Any RTOP could be considered critical, but plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry are most of the common fields.

93. RFP Section 00 21 00, Part 52.288-1 states that “the amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100% of the bid price for the sample project.” Other portions of the RFP seem to indicate that the Sample Project is to be used for evaluation purpose only. If that is the case, please confirm that a 100% Bid Bond is required as this is an unusual requirement for IDIQ Sample Projects.

Bid Bonds for your sample project are not required; however, submit a letter from your surety on your bonding limits for aggregate and single.

94. 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) states: “(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100% percent of the bid price for the sample project.” If a 100% Bid Bond is required for the Sample Project, please confirm that the Sample Project is included as part of this RFP for evaluation purposes only and will not be formally issued as a Task Order under this MATOC.

The RFP/RTOP will be used for evaluation purposes only.

95. If the Sample Project will not be awarded, would a contractor-provided Letter of Bondability from the contractor’s Surety company be acceptable in lieu of a 100% Bid Bond equal to the value of the Sample Project.

Bid Bonds for your sample project are not required; however, submit a letter from your surety on your bonding limits for aggregate and single.

96. Attachment 10; 01 35 26 SAFETY; 1.0 GENERAL states: “The Superintendent or Quality Control Manager can also be SSHO.” However, RFP Section 00 21 16, A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, 5. Proposal Submission Requirements, Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel states that SSHO “shall be independent from other required positions.” Could the Government please clarify?

See Solicitation Amendment

5. Proposal Submission Requirements: a. Volume I: Factor I – Technical – Project Management Capability; Sub-Factor (A) Key Personnel. “All Key Personnel positions will be independent from other required positions.”

Solicitation shall supersede Division 01 specifications. This shall be the requirement unless otherwise stated in a specific Task Order Scope of Work.

97. Attachment 10; 01 45 04 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL; 1.0 GENERAL states: “The superintendent can also be the CQC System Manger.” However, RFP Section 00 21 16, A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, 5. Proposal Submission Requirements, Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel states that Quality Control Manager “shall be independent from other required position.” Could the Government please clarify?

See Solicitation Amendment

5. Proposal Submission Requirements: a. Volume I: Factor I – Technical – Project Management Capability; Sub-Factor (A) Key Personnel. “All Key Personnel positions will be independent from other required positions.”

Solicitation shall supersede Division 01 specifications. This shall be the requirement unless otherwise stated in a specific Task Order Scope of Work.

98. Attachment 10; 01 35 26 SAFETY; 1.0 GENERAL states: “The Superintendent or Quality Control Manager can also be SSHO.” Further, Attachment 10; 01 45 04 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL; 1.0 GENERAL states: “The superintendent can also be the CQC System Manger.” Is it the intent of the Government to have only one Contractor Supervisory Personnel on site fulfilling all three roles? Please clarify.

See Solicitation Amendment

5. Proposal Submission Requirements: a. Volume I: Factor I – Technical – Project Management Capability; Sub-Factor (A) Key Personnel. “All Key Personnel positions will be independent from other required positions.”

Solicitation shall supersede Division 01 specifications. This shall be the requirement unless otherwise stated in a specific Task Order Scope of Work.

99. RFP Section 00 21 16, A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, 5. Proposal Submission Requirements, Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel states that SSHO “shall have 2 year Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or similar…” Can the Government please confirm that either Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) credentials are acceptable in lieu of a 2-year Degree in Occupational Safety and Health?

Confirmed, both CHST and OHST are acceptable. See Solicitation Amendment for changes to SSHO education and/or experience requirements.

100. Reference: Section 00 21 16, Sub-factor (F) (1): Please confirm that a detailed progress schedule for the Sample Task Order is to be submitted as part of Attachment 1.A, Tab “Work Schedule” without utilizing any specialized software programs.

Project Management Software required, see Amended Solicitation under Statement of Work Section 7.2.2 “Contractor shall utilize Construction Project Management Software”

101. Please indicate if a schedule developed in Excel format is sufficient to satisfy requirements outlined in Attachment 10, Section 3.0 Project Schedule Detailed Requirements.

No, See Amended Solicitation under Statement of Work Section 7.2.2 “Contractor shall utilize Construction Project Management Software”

102. RFP Section 00 21 16, D. EVALUATION APPROACH, 2. Sub-factor A requires two separate Organizational Charts; however, RFP Section 00 21 16, A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, 5. Proposal Submission Requirements, Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel requires a single organizational chart. Can the Government please clarify if they expect to see two separate project teams based on a dollar value threshold of less or more than $1M?

No, not two separate project teams; 2 charts illustrating if/how the organizational chart may change if dollar value threshold is less or greater than $1M.

103. RFP Section 00 21 16, A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, 5. Proposal Submission Requirements, Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel requires contractors to “provide an Organizational chart describing functions, responsibilities and authorities of Key Personnel.” However, RFP Section 00 21 16, D. EVALUATION APPROACH, 2. Sub-factor A requires contractors to provide two separate Organizational Charts. Can the Government please clarify the number of organizational charts the Government wishes to receive?

3 charts.

104. RFP Section 00 21 16, D. EVALUATION APPROACH, 2. Sub-factor A refers to an Organizational Chart, in which less than $1 million of Task Orders (TOs) have been awarded. Can the Government please clarify if this statement refers to one TO valued at less than $1 million or multiple TOs with a total combined value of less than $1 million?

Submit 1 organizational chart when Task Order’s combined total value is less than $1M.

105. RFP Section 00 21 16, D. EVALUATION APPROACH, 2. Sub-factor A refers to an Organizational Chart where there are over $1 million in awarded TOs. Can the Government please clarify if this statement refers to one TO valued at over $1 million or multiple TOs with a total combined value of more than $1 million?

Submit 1 organizational chart when Task Order’s combined total value exceeds $1M.

106. RFP Section 00 21 16, C. FACTORS AND SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED, Factor III: Pricing and Administrative - Sample Project states: “Although not scored or rated, Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001 will require a priced proposal on a sample project.” It appears that CLIN 0001 is the only CLIN to contain a price. All other CLINS (0002 to 4003) are to be left blank. Please clarify.

CLIN 0001 is a place holder to allow us to issue Task Orders when a RFP is issued. CLINS 0002 to 4003 does not need to be priced as the solictation does not require a price at this time.

107. CLIN 0001 shows UNIT PRICE, MAX AMOUNT, and MAX NET AMOUNT. Please confirm that the price the Government is wanting here is the total for the Sample Project and that all three (UNIT PRICE, MAX AMOUNT, and MAX NET AMOUNT) will be the same price. If this is incorrect, please clarify.

This is standard language generated by our system. There is no required pricing in this field

108. RFP Section 00 21 16, D. EVALUATION APPROACH, 4. Cost/Price Factor. Price Proposal and Rates for Sample Project states: “Subcontractor’s rates for overhead and profit will be a standard 10% and 5%.” Please confirm that 10% and 5% must also be used in ATTACHMENT 1.A. COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY SHEET FOR SAMPLE PROJECT.

Correct, Subcontractor rates are fixed.

109. Attachment 2. Sample Project General Scope of Work B1579 indicates that room 116 is to be level 3 anti-ballistic. Please confirm that the bullet proof glass at detail A-403/F2 is also to be level 3.

Confirm bullet proof glass at detail A-403/F2 is level 3

110. Attachment 2. Sample Project General Scope of Work B1579, please confirm that the entire room 116 is to receive ballistic fabric.

Confirmed

111. Attachment 2.C. Sample Project Design Drawings B1579, A-402 appears to require that the entire room has the level 3 ballistic fabric. However, door 5 of the door schedule on A-601 does not indicate a bullet proof door. Please clarify.

The door is not required to be bullet proof

112. Attachment 2. Sample Project General Scope of Work B1579, Division 9 – Finishes indicates new luxury plank vinyl (LVT). ATTACHMENT 2.C. Sample Project Design Drawings B1579 does not indicate what the existing flooring for removal is. Please identify what type of existing flooring is to be removed.

VCT (Vinyl Composite Tile)

113. Attachment 9. Environmental Requirements for Construction Demolition, and Renovation Projects: are there any known or suspected hazardous materials? Is a Hazardous Materials Survey available?

No and no

114. Attachment 9. Environmental Requirements for Construction Demolition, and Renovation Projects: please confirm that if any Hazardous Materials are encountered, it would require a modification to the contract.

Correct, this would require a mod.

115. Attachment 2. Sample Project General Scope of Work B1579 indicates there will be “addition of fencing around a portion of the existing gravel parking area on the north side of the building.” This appears to not be shown in the plans. Please provide an additional drawing indicating the location and extent of the fencing.

No Fencing required.

116. In the Conformed Solicitation presented under Amendment 001, the Davis-Bacon Wage Determination shows a rate for Carpenters dated 09/01/2019. Is this the current rate? We understand for the sample project this may be acceptable; however, for future TOs, the current rate is anticipated to be used, correct?

The most recent Davis Bacon Wage determination will be included as an amendment prior to solicitation closing

117. Recent RFPs we’ve analyzed include significant involvement with Div 25 Cybersecurity requirements. Will these be required on Future Task Orders and will the Offerors be required to meet certain levels of certification?

Yes, based on the specific project and will be identified per the RTOP issued.

118. For the Sample Project, we note Div 01 does not include 01 91 00, Commissioning, nor does Div 23 include the traditional Cx spec. Is Cx omitted from this proposal?

Commissioning will be required

119. For the Sample Project, would the traditional Div 23 TAB spec be anticipated as part of the Features of Work?

Yes

120. For the Sample Project, electrical drawings are included in both the composite set and Attachment 2.B. It appears the drawings are not identical and ED102 has conflicting notes. Which is correct or takes precedence?

For the sample project ED102 takes precedence

121. Are the deliverables, A001 – A013, listed in the SOW intended to be individually priced for the Sample Project? We also understand these will be required for each unique Task Order . . . please confirm whether these are priced for each Task Order individually, or are they consolidated in the overall Task Order price proposal (lump sum)?

Not individually priced in the Sample Project. A001-A013 are considered project management costs incurred therefore lump sum.

122. Would it be acceptable for the proposed QCM to achieve his USACE CQM training within 30 days after the proposal due date. COVID has pushed this training to online only and there are no dates available across the country prior to 4/12/21.

This would be accepted.

123. Would it be acceptable for the proposed SSHO to achieve his HAZWOPER 40 training within 30 days after the proposal due date. COVID has pushed this training to online only and there are no dates available prior to 4/12/21 as well.

This would be accepted.

124. Section 3.1(b) of amendment-01 states; “AQL: No later than 60 days after initial Task Order award”. What does “AQL stand for?

“Acceptable Quality Limit”; Defined as the standard(s) that shall be met or exceeded.

125. Would the government consider allowing the superintendent to “dual hat” as SSHO on all task orders or possibly task orders below a specific monetary threshold?

Project Managers, SSHO’s, and QCs will be required on all Task Orders. Superintendents will not be required until a single TO award meets or exceeds the value of $250,000.00. Unless otherwise specified in Task Order documents, this shall be the standard.

Review Statement of Work section 3.1.1

126. Our present understanding of the sample projects is, these project will not be “live projects ” to be awarded based on the required proposal pricing format. Is this a correct assumption?

Correct.

127. Will use of the USACE RMS program be required on this contract?

No. See Statement of Work Section 2.3.8 Construction/Project Management Software. (

128. Reference: Proposal delivery 00 21 16; 4(d) & (e) Section 00 21 16; 4(d) has a table that indicates 1 original copy is needed for each volume.

Section 00 10 00; 2.2 indicates that proposals will be submitted using the DOD Safe website.

Please confirm that hard copies are not required.

No hard copies are required. Your 1 original copy is submitted through the DOD safe website.

129. Reference: 00 21 16, Para A, 5, Amendment 1 The requirements specified for the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) calls for:

“2-year Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or similar Degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience of construction industry safety in building construction projects, or a minimum of ten (10) years experience as a Site Safety and Health Officer on commercial construction contracts similar to this contracts scope of work” In lieu of a “formal degree” would consideration be given to 5 years of relevant experience in a construction industry safety role, combined with documentation of a significant accumulation of safety specific “continuing education” certifications, training, and courses? Our experience is that many outstanding site safety officers dedicate themselves to continuing education opportunities in a variety of applicable subjects without pursuing a “formal degree program”.

No.

130. Reference: 00 21 16, Basis for award Please confirm that Factor II (Past Performance Factor) is the least weighted (important) factor during evaluation.

We interpret the provided description to indicate that pricing (Factor III) is the most important factor with it being equal to Both Factors I (Technical) and Factor II (Past Performance) combined.

Factor III is not the most important factor when combined Factors I and II are approximately equal to Factor III

131. Reference: 00 21 16, Para B “Basis for award (Section 00 21 00)” Please confirm that the paragraph title “Basis for award (Section 00 21 00)” should be “Basis for award (Section 00 21 16)”.

Correct

132. Reference: 00 21 16, Para C “Factors and Subfactors to Be Evaluated” Per this section it states that Factor III will not be scored or Rated. It also states that “Factor I is more import and then factor II. When Combined Factors I and II are approximately equal in importance to Factor III. Please clarify.

Factor III is still evaluated but not scored or rated.

133. Reference: 00 21 16, Para D, 2, Subfactor A Subfactor A states that two separate org charts must be submitted: One will reflect an organizational chart for which less than $1 million Task Orders have been awarded. The second org chart will represent project organization for greater than $1 million Task Orders.

Should the contractor assume there are differing organizational structure requirements based on Task Order Value? Will provisions exist to allow one qualified individual to perform multiple roles on a project, depending on the size? Ex. Superintendent/SSHO or SSHO/QCM. Please clarify.

Correct assumption regarding organizational structure according to Task Order Value. Current staffing requirements are outlined in Solicitation Amendment 5. Proposal Submission Requirements: a. Volume I: Factor I – Technical – Project Management Capability; Sub-Factor (A) Key Personnel “All Key Personnel positions will be independent from other required positions.” Solicitation shall supersede Division 01 specifications. This shall be the requirement unless otherwise stated in a specific Task Order Scope of Work which shall occur at the discretion of the Government. Also review Statement of Work section 3.1.1 AQL’s.

134. Reference: General Architectural What wall types are the existing walls we are to match? (wood or metal studs, size of studs, type of GWB)

Metal studs with 5/8” GWB

135. Reference: General Environmental Are there any hazardous materials involved in this project?

No

136. Reference: General Architectural What is the existing roof / ceiling structure material and height?

See answer 78

137. Reference: General Architectural Is there this structure a single story?

Yes single story

138. Reference: General Architectural What is the existing flooring material that is to be removed?

VCT

139. Reference: General Architectural We are cutting in new exterior louver openings, what is the existing exterior wall type?

See attached as-builts. Wood framed with EIFS

140. Reference: General Civil What is the size of the area of the existing parking area that gets the new fence?

No fencing required

141. Reference: General Civil Per the project description the new fenced area is for secured parking, what type of gate and gate security is required?

No fencing required

142. Reference: General Civil What are the fence requirements?

No fencing required

143. Reference: General Architectural What are the existing ceilings that are to be removed to allow for new ceiling installation?

Acoustical ceiling tile

144. Reference: General Architectural Is there a spec on the new ceiling material?

See finish schedule

145. Reference: General Architectural What is the floor structure? (concrete? Wood?)

Concrete

146. Reference: General Architectural What level is the bullet proof laminated glass to be?

Level 3

147. Reference: Sheet E-103 calls for 3/4" EMT.

Drawing E-105 note 3 calls for armored flex and RGS. What conduit is needed for security conduit?

EMT

148. Reference: Sheet E-103 Note 3 Panel A circuit 30, 120 volt circuit provides power for a 120V to 12V DC Inverter. Does the contractor provide the inverter or supplied by others? If contractor supplied, what wattage is needed at each camera. Will this 12V DC also power the door electrical power transfer hinge and electric door lock? Will there be a card reader needed for the single entry/exit doors?

Supplied by others

149. Reference: Sheet E-103 Note 3 The other junction boxes will each have a 3/4 inch EMT conduit and pull string routed through building 1579 to a junction box in admin room 115. Does this mean a individual conduit for each junction box location?

Yes

150. Reference: Sheet E-501 Note 1 Drawing E-501 Note 1 indicates to be installed with required support hardware per NEC. Will the support hardware need tamper proof screws, bolts, and nuts?

Yes

151. Reference: Sheet E-501 Note 9 Install tamper switches or security locking screws or j-boxes installed on non - secure side. Is the contractor responsible for the tamper switches or will this be GFGI?

Contractor is responsible

152. Reference: Sheet ED-102 Sheet Note 1 & Attachment 2.A. Sample Project Electrical Scope of Work B1579 2.6.3.4 Is contractor to provide new LED lighting or retrofitted for LEDs per the two scenarios below:

Scenario 1: Drawing ED-102 Sheet Note 1 calls to remove and replace all light fixtures, with the exception of mechanical room 103A and the exit and emergency lights.

Scenario 2: Attachment 2.A. Sample Project Electrical Scope of Work B1579 2.6.3.4 Interior Electrical Work, indicates that all existing interior lighting is assumed to be four bulb, T8 fluorescent fixtures. All room lighting will be retrofitted for LEDs.

New LED fixtures will be required, Scenario 1

153. Reference: Sheets E-102 and A-102 Drawings do not indicate the same amount of lights and direction of lighting in rooms 103B, 114, 115, 116,117, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 128, 129,130, 131, 133, 136, 137, 140. No lighting indicated in rooms 142, 143, 144, 145.

Install according to plan

154. Reference: General Electrical What reflected ceiling plan should contractor establish the fixture count and directional layout for the lighting?

Ceiling plan as annotated on drawing

155. Reference: General Electrical Contractor is assuming that Government security contractor will be installing the door electric power hinge and door lock controls. Please advise if this is not correct.

Installed by others, Government security contractor

156. Reference: Sheet E-603 Contractor is assuming that lighting fixtures are based off the Drawing E-603 Light Fixture Schedule. Please advise if this is not correct.

Correct

157. Am 1. 5.a Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel.

Recommend the Government accept X additional years’ of construction management experience for an ABET Engineering or construction management degree.

The Government will not accept experience in lieu of an engineering or construction management bachelor’s degree for the Program or Project Manager.

158. Am 1. 5.a Sub-factor (A) Key Personnel.

We respectfully request a list of degrees that are sufficient. For example, is a Bachelor of Science in Geology considered an engineering degree?

Program Manager and Project Manager must have a Bachelor’s degree from an engineering degree from an ABET accredited program. This can be determined by searching for the school and program from the ABET website. Not all programs at all schools are accredited. A bachelor’s in construction management degree is also acceptable.

See Solicitation 5.