Contractor_Questions_and_Answers_Bldg_886_19RA012.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Renovate Bldg. 886

FA2823-19-R-A012/FTFA 17-1100

05 July 2019

1. With a current Bid Date of Monday, July 8th we kindly request that a Monday due date be changed to a Tuesday /Thursday which is typically the common practice for both GC’s and subcontractors Please refer to Amendment #4 for change in dates for both Pre-Award Site Visit and due date for proposal submissions

a. Keynote 19 on sheet A201 indicates a pre-engineered metal canopy at the North loading dock and South ramp however no specification is provided. Please provide this specification.

-Specification section will be provided by 18 July, 2019.

b. Reference section L, paragraph 2.3.4.1 says “Offerors shall complete Attachment G, … Past/Present Performance Questionnaire “. We cannot find Attachment G in the contract documents. Please provide.

-Please refer to Amendment #4 for correction of attachment numbering. The Past Performance Questionnaire is Attachment #6. There is no Attachment G.

c. The last sentence states “Bid Option will include construction of south side dock as noted in the construction documents.” The SF 1442 does not provide for a line item for this option. Please advise.

-Please see Amendment #5 for the correction and addition of a CLIN for the south side dock option.

d. Section L, item 2.1, second paragraph says “Proposal Format: Offerors shall submit their proposals in electronic format via email or via the Army SAFE site …”. The SF1442, block 13a says to submit Sealed Offers in original and 3 copies. Please advise the correct proposal format to submit.

-The block 13a in SF 1442 is to dictate the time, date, and number of copies for submission of proposals. The number of copies has been changed, please refer to Amendment #4. Please see Section L, para. 2.1 for instructions on submission.

e. Reference sheet S-4, Enlarged Plans- Bid Option. The plan view indicates an 8” thick SOG whereas the Legend is calling for a 7” thick SOG which matches the other loading dock thicknesses. Please confirm that the correct thickness is 7”.

-This SOG should be 7”.

f. Reference drawing sheet FP-101 indicates a new 6” fire line from existing 12” Main. What is the distance from the existing 12” Main to the building location? No drawing of the site has been provided for measuring the correct distance.

-Before visiting the site, please use 20’. It is the contractor’s responsibility to measure, during the site visit, for verification.

2. Is a bid bond required for this bid? The bid documents have conflicting information in this regard.

-Please see Amendment #5 for corrections.

a. Also, if for any reason the bid date is changed then please consider moving it to a Tuesday, Wednesday (preferable), or Thursday, as those are typical bid days in the construction industry because of the 4-10 workweeks many companies follow.

-Please refer to Amendment #4 for change in dates for both Pre-Award Site Visit and due date for proposal submissions

3. It would be greatly appreciated if you could clarify the extent of past performance deletion in respect to Amendment 2.

a. Are we to still send past performance questionnaires out to the contacts for past projects?

b. If so, was this only relating to the specific formatting sheet to document our 5 past performance projects?

c. Are free to format our past performance experience as we choose so long as each project listed does not exceed one page?

- Past Performance Information IS REQUIRED. Please see Section L, para. 2.3 Volume II (a).

-The Past Performance Questionnaire HAS NOT been deleted and IS STILL a requirement. Please see Attachment #6 and Section L, para. 2.3.4.

-The attachment that was deleted was an erroneous document that did not pertain to this solicitation. All requirements still apply.

4. We would like to request a bid extension of two weeks after answers of contractors' questions are available.

-Please refer to Amendment #4 for change in dates for both Pre-Award Site Visit and due date for proposal submissions

a. Conflicting information regarding offer guarantee between Form 1442, Item 13.b. and Section L - Instrs., Conds., and Notices to Offerors item 2.1 (Page 33 of 45). Form 1442 states that no bid guarantee is required. And Section L item 2.1 calls for electronic copy of the bid guarantee to be submitted with the proposal and hard copy of the bid guarantee to follow no later than 3 business days. Please advise if bid guarantee is required and if so, please advise the amount required for the bid guarantee.

-Please see Amendment #5 for corrections.

b. Conflicting information regarding type of proposal submittal method between Form 1442, Item 13.a. and Section L - Instrs., Conds., and Notices to Offerors item 2.1 (Page 33 of 45). Form 1442 calls for original and 3 hard copies of the proposal and Section L item 2.1 calls for electronic submittal. Please advise if electronic delivery of the proposal is acceptable.

-The block 13a in SF 1442 is to dictate the time, date, and number of copies for submission of proposals. The number of copies has been changed, please refer to Amendment #4. Please see Section L, para. 2.1 for instructions on submission.

5. I wanted to reach out and request some information regarding the upcoming site visit scheduled for 25JUN19 at building 886. Will it be a mandatory site visit, and what information will you need from my team to get on base?

-The site visit is not mandatory. Please send an email to the contract administrator designated on the solicitation for access to the base. Information will be provided to you at that time.

6. The above noted amendment states the “Past Performance Project Information” was deleted.

Please clarify if this means that offerors are no longer required to provide past performance information with their bid.

i. Past Performance Information IS REQUIRED. Please see Section L, para. 2.3 Volume II (a).

ii. The Past Performance Questionnaire HAS NOT been deleted and IS STILL a requirement. Please see Attachment #6 and Section L, para. 2.3.4.

iii. The attachment that was deleted was an erroneous document that did not pertain to this solicitation. All requirements still apply.

7. Is it acceptable for the new pre-engineered canopy (13/A301) to be aluminum? Should the finish be Kynar or baked enamel? What color should it be?

-Finish should be Kynar and color should be Federeal Standard 595C color 27722 sandstone white per the 2012 Eglin AFB Architectural Standards and selected during the material submittal process.

a. On sheet A301 the pre-manufactured stairs are shown as aluminum, but the railings along the deck are labeled as galvanized steel (note 11), is this correct?

-Railings and handrails will be steel per Spec. Sec. 05 52 00 as well as the drawings.

8. Section A – Solicitation/Contract Form has no form following the cover. Please provide missing information.

-No information needed in that section at this time.

a. Is Section B meant to be the bid schedule for submitting our base bid pricing? If so, the form calls 0001 an Option Line Item and the form states it is “Additional Information/Notes”. Is it additional to Section A? Should the Option Line Item be Base Bid Line Item? Is Item 0002 Base Bid or Option work?

-Please see Amendment #5 for the correction and addition of a CLIN for the south side dock option.

b. Section C refers to the Bid Option being the south side dock. Where do we propose this pricing?

-Please see Amendment #5 for the correction and addition of a CLIN for the south side dock option.

c. Section D – Packaging and Marketing has nothing following the cover. Please provide missing information.

-No information needed in that section at this time.

d. Section M, paragraph 3.1.1.c) states the number of days for each work element, when aggregated together, does not exceed 365 calendar days. Should this be 295 calendar days?

-Please refer to Amendment #4 for update to Section M, para. 3.1.1.C.

9. SF1442 states 1 original and 3 copies of the proposal should be submitted BUT Section L 2.1 states proposals may be emailed. Please clarify.

-The block 13a in SF 1442 is to dictate the time, date, and number of copies for submission of proposals. The number of copies has been changed, please refer to Amendment #4. Please see Section L, para. 2.1 for instructions on submission.

a. Section L 2.2 states Subfactor 2 requires a copy the cost breakdown but Section L 2.1.4.3 states "All cost of pricing data shall be address ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal Volume." Please clarify where the 50 Division Cost Estimate Worksheet should be included in the proposal.

-Please refer to Section L, para 2.1, second paragraph

10. The conformed SF1442 states in Block 13.b that an offer guarantee is NOT required. However, in Section L, paragraph 2.1 it states to submit an electronic copy of the bid guarantee. Please advise if a bid guarantee is required.

-Please see Amendment #5 for corrections.

a. Reference Section L, paragraph 2.5.5. Financial Reference Worksheet. The instructions tell us to complete the top portion only. Please confirm you only require the Institution Name and Address. The government has not requested a contact name or phone number. Will this be needed to complete the questionnaire?

-Please refer to Section L, para. 2.5.5. Only the top portion of the Financial Reference Worksheet is to be completed.

b. Reference Section L, paragraph 2.5.6. Price Proposal. This requests the 50 Division Cost Estimate Worksheet be submitted in the Price Proposal. This worksheet is also requested as Subfactor 2. In the Volume 1 Technical Proposal under Section L, paragraph 2.2. Please confirm you are requesting this worksheet be submitted in both volumes.

-Please see Amendment # 5 for correction and addition of 50 Divisional Cost Estimate Worksheet attachment.

11. I wanted to verify that we will not need a bid bond for this proposal?

-Please see Amendment #5 for corrections.

a. I understand section J past performance questionnaire has been removed. Will we still need to supply a list references along with project information/summary for Section L, Volume II as per Section 2.3 and 2.3.1?

i. Past Performance Information IS REQUIRED. Please see Section L, para. 2.3 Volume II (a).

ii. The Past Performance Questionnaire HAS NOT been deleted and IS STILL a requirement. Please see Attachment #6 and Section L, para. 2.3.4.

iii. The attachment that was deleted was an erroneous document that did not pertain to this solicitation. All requirements still apply.

b. Section L, Volume III Section 2.5.6 discusses the need for a Division 50 Cost Spreadsheet, but there is not one listed in Section J? Is the Division 50 Cost spreadsheet needed for the proposal?

-Please see Amendment # 5 for correction and addition of 50 Divisional Cost Estimate Worksheet attachment.