Q A_Part_2_Amendment_A0010.pdf

CFM for the National Building Museum: Solicitation #EQWPME165132

Omitted Questions

224. Pg.20, SectionB.6.G Will we be allowed to adjust our rates in the option years on CBA and SCA staff rates/H&W increases since “FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014)” was checked.

Response: Yes.

225. Pg. 20, Section B.6.H Will we be allowed to adjust our rates in the option years on CBA and SCA staff rates/H&W increases since “FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014)” was checked.

Response: Yes

226. Pg. 21, Section B.7 Can we get this in excel?

Response: An Excel document will not be provided

227. Pg. 21, Section B.7.2 What amount do we put in Item #3?

Response: See question 85.

228. Pg. 33, Section C 1.1.1, C Contractor Responsibility States that Fire Protection and Life Safety are Contractors responsibility but C 1.1.3 I states that Fire Alarm and Sprinkler are excluded please clarify what part of Fire Protection is the contractors responsibility

Response: See question 90.

229. Pg. 33 , Section C 1.1.1, H Contractor Responsibility States “mechanical equipment for interior window washing. Should this say exterior instead?

Response: The section is worded correctly.

230. Pg. 33, Section C 1.1.1, K Contractor Responsibility States that the Contractor shall maintain all “fixed” equipment and systems. Please define “fixed”

Response: ‘Fixed’ means permanently installed in building.

231. Pg. 33, Section C.1.1.1.D This state’s BAS is excluded. Please confirm

Response: See question 15

232. Pg. 33, Section C.1.1.1.M On the site visit the escort stated that Roof wasn’t part of the scope of work and that gutter cleaning was only on 4th floor roof only. Please confirm

Response: Confirmed

233. Pg. 34, Section C.1.1.3.I Please confirm both fire alarm and sprinkler are excluded

Response: See question 109

234. Pg. 38, Section C.1.2.33 This statement states full staffed on holidays. Please confirm that a reduced staff isn’t allowed for O&M. Does also include custodial services and if so is that at a reduced staff as well?

Response: Confirmed

235. Pg. 38, Section C.1.2.34 If the Gov adds another executive holiday and we are requested to work that holiday we would be paid correct?

Response: See specified section

236. Pg. 45, Section C 1.4.2, Initial Deficiency list Will the contractor be made aware of any deficiencies outstanding prior to performance? Will obvious pre-existing unforeseen deficiencies discovered after the 60 day period be considered reimbursable repairs?

Response: This question does not pertain to the solicitation.

237. Pg. 45, Section C 1.5.1, Start-up phase Is equipment training a responsibility of the contractor or is it a part of the construction to be provided by the General Contractor?

Response: Section removed

238. Pg. 45, Section C.1.5.1 This paragraph is for construction services which this contract isn’t a construction contract.

Response: See question 112

239. Pg. 47, SectionC.1.8.1 Please confirm the shift supervisors can we shift engineers and not have the same qualifications as required for the PM.

Response: There is no PM requirement.

240. Pg. 48, Section C.1.8.2 Does GSA provide any radios to use? Does the current contractor provide radios or is cell phone the primary means of communication?

Response: No

241. Pg. 49, Section C 1.8.5, Use of CMMS What CMMS is currently in use?

Response: See question 13

242. Pg. 51, Section C.1.9.2 Will the current BOP be provided to review after award?

Response: No

243. Exhibit J-2.2 (pg 263): The custodial-related building information sheet provided is for Postal Square. Will the Government provide the custodial-related building information sheet for the National Building Museum which includes cleanable square feet and a breakdown of floor space?

Response: National Building Museum Inventory provided as attachment with Amendment A008

244. C.2.20.17.A.(1) (pg 111): Requires an emergency/disaster plan to include “an initial mobilization and contingency plan to outline the methods in the above-sited emergencies.[emphasis added]”

a. Question: The only emergencies discussed earlier in this plan include C.2.20.10.A Emergency Callback Service. Where subparagraph (1) states, “Emergency service is required for entrapments, and the situations creating potential for injury and /or property damage.” Is this the emergency that the Government wants addressed in the mobilization and contingency plan?

Response: This section refers to information found in C.3.14.A.

245. C.2.20.17.A.(3) (pg 114): Calls for the mobilization and contingency plan or the contingency plan for each subcontractor to be submitted with the technical proposal. This requirement is not stated in section L.

• EXHIBIT J-1.1, Contractor Submittals / Deliverable Chart (O&M) does not list the

• mobilization and contingency plan or the contingency plan for each subcontractor.

• EXHIBIT J-1.20, Milestone Chart for Contractor Deliverables does not list the

• mobilization and contingency plan or the contingency plan for each subcontractor.

• EXHIBIT J-2.1, Contractor Deliverables does not list the mobilization and

• contingency plan or the contingency plan for each subcontractor.

Question: Please clarify if and when these plans must be submitted.

Response: The strike contingency plan is required in Exhibit J.2-1, Section H

246. C.1.8.5 (page 48): The first paragraph says the “underground utility systems, which are also the Contractor’s responsibility.” Request the Government specify the underground utility systems that will be the Contractor’s responsibility.

Response: There is no underground utility system at the building.

247. C.2.7.a (page 89): States, “The reduction rate in dollars per day shall be equal to the per month contract price for the building(s), divided by the number of working days per month (21 days).” Yet the NBM is operated 24/7/365, per C.1.2.33. Request the Government clarify its reduction rate calculation.

Response: Portion “(21 Days)” has been removed