F15PS00436_Questions_Answers_Set_1.docx

F15PS00436

Questions & Answers Set 1

Q1: How many internal (DOI personnel and co-trustees) and external (response agency staff, stakeholders, partner, and subject matter experts) individual interviews does the NRDAR anticipate or desire (e.g., 10-20, 20-30, more than 30)?

A1: We leave this decision to the contractor - enough to develop an accurate report.

Q2: How many internal (DOI personnel and co-trustees) and external (response agency staff, stakeholders, partner, and subject matter experts) group interviews does the NRDAR anticipate or desire?

A2: We leave this decision to the contractor - enough to develop an accurate report.

Q3: Does the NRDAR prefer the contractor to have oil and hazardous substance expertise/experience? Will this type of experience be a factor in the evaluation of proposals?

A3: Yes. Yes.

Q4: Would the NRDA like the contractor to hold meetings in person: to discuss key decision points, to share preliminary findings from analysis, and/or to present the final plan?

A4: Yes.

Q5: When referring to the final plan as an “attractive final report,” does the NRDAR anticipate the contractor graphically designing the report?

A5: Yes only to the extent that a non-graphic design firm may design a formal report.

Q6: Should the contractor include printing of the final strategic plan in its price quote?

A6: Electronic submission will be acceptable.

Q7: How does DOI anticipate incorporating final comments from OMB and sharing this feedback with the contractor for finalization of the strategic plan?

A7: This is has not yet been considered.

Q8: Is the focus of the planning effort only on ensuring restoration funds that go to the Fish and Wildlife Service and NWR are most effectively and efficiently utilized, or is the intent to consider other investments in restoration funds as well (e.g., those invested through the Bureau of Land Management, or other trustees). Put another way – is this a plan only for restoration funds that go to FWS or is it for all restoration funds?

A8: FWS only.

Q9: Is the “comprehensive program analysis” referenced in the background section of the RFP meant to describe this effort, or is there a separate /parallel “comprehensive program analysis” effort that is contemplated or ongoing?

A9: It is meant to describe the effort.

Q10: Does the Restoration Program have an existing strategic plan and, if so, is a copy available?

A10: No.

Q11: Is the expected completion date for the Strategic Plan 12/31/2015 as listed on Form 18, and, if so, have any key meetings / interim deadlines been scheduled to facilitate meeting that deadline, or any additional pre-work, to engage Restoration Program leadership in thinking about or preparing for an assessment / strategic planning exercise?

A11: Due date is correct. We have not scheduled any meetings or completed pre-work.

Q12: In an in-person effort anticipated, e.g., does staff or leadership anticipate a strategic planning retreat or other in-person interaction as part of moving from the assessment findings to a draft strategic plan?

A12: This has not yet been considered.

Q13: Is there any contract support currently being provided for this effort or related efforts and if so by whom?

A13: No.

Q14: Does the FWS have a budget or not to exceed amount in mind for this work?

A14: No.

Q15: If submitted, are resumes counted toward the page number limits for any of the factors?

A15: No.

Q16: Is there a page number limit for the past performance factor?

A16: No.

Q17: Is there an overall page number limit for the response?

A17: No.