Amendment_0002-_Bridge_Inspection_Services.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAITON NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a)By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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0002 05/29/14 See Block 14

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division Loudoun Tech Center, Room 105 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166

DTFH71-14-R-00011

05/02/14

Project: Bridge Inspection Services-Competitive Full and Open Competition The purpose of this amendment is:

1. Provide a summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential bidders.

2. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. The subcontracting plan lists 43% - Small Business; 5% Small Disadvantaged Business, 5% Women Owned Business, 3% Hubzones, 3% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business. This totals 59% for sub consultants and 41% for the prime firm. Could you verify if our understanding of this participation level is correct? If we utilize a sub consultant that covers more than 1 category, (ex: SBE, SDB, and WOSB), can that one sub consultant cover the participation levels required for several categories?

This is only applicable to task orders $650,000 and greater. We have never had and do not anticipate having any task orders under this Bridge Inspection IDIQ that will be $650,000 and greater.

2. May a sub consultant firm be included on more than one team’s/prime’s submission or must each sub consultant be exclusive to 1 team/prime?

Yes, a sub consultant firm be included on more than one team’s/prime’s submission. There is no exclusivity requirement.

3. Can you clarify what the Inspection Team Leader Requirements are? Within the presolicitation notice, the third paragraph on page 1 states that “the field inspections will be conducted by a team that meets the requirements set forth in the NBIS, which means they must be NBIS trained (comprehensive bridge inspection training); however, on page 3, it shows the Inspection Team Leader needs to be a Professional Engineer (PE) only.

The Team Leader is required to have the comprehensive bridge inspection training course and either a PE or suitable experience, as defined by the NBIS.

4. Can you clarify what qualifications, if any, are required for the Project Manager and

Inspector?

The qualifications for Project Manager and Inspector are set forth in the NBIS. Refer to the NBIS on this matter.

5. Will the selected firm provide coverage for the defined EFLHD locale or throughout the

United States and Territories?

Throughout the United States and Territories.

6. Is there a range or average number of assignments per year that will be assigned to the minimum guaranteed contract amount of $3,000 per year? Is there any more information that can be provided related to expected amount of the contract per year?

There is no range or average number of assignments per year related to the minimum guaranteed contract amount. There is no more information that can be provided related to an amount of the contract per year.

7. What software/platform will be required to prepare the inspection reports?

Reports are to be prepared using Government-supplied software. We will not give specifics beyond that until contract award.

8. For the CADD sketches, is use of GEOPAK an absolute requirement, or are suitable alternatives permissible?

Microstation is a suitable alternative for CADD sketches, as indicated in the synopsis. Any software must be compatible with EFLHD software.