Attch 20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 284-304.docx

Solicitation No. FA4800-11-R0002 Attachment 20

MACC

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Continuation

283. Reference the amendment 2 answer to question 46 where we were told that Block I to the PPIS would be removed. Then reference amendment 4, question/answer 224. The answer to this question says we are to complete Block I and illustrate how our experience on this program applies to the Seed Project. Which is correct?

A. It was decided to leave the form alone. There are no subfactors, Correct Questions 46 and 224 to illustrate how your experience on this program applies to the overall MACC.

284. Reference amendment 4, question/answer 224. If there is a requirement to complete Block I of the PPIS, we believe the requirement to describe how it relates to the seed project is overly restrictive. The seed project is for waterline work only, and the MACC will be for a much broader scope of competencies. Again, if Block I is actually required, we suggest it should “Illustrate how our experience on this project applies to the MACC.”

A. See question 283.

285. Reference amendment 4, question/answer 220. The answer says the solicitation is “open to 8(a)s Nationwide.” We believe the intent is that this solicitation is open to all small businesses, to include 8(a)s, nationwide. Is this correct?

A. Correct. However, for 8(a)s it is not restricted to the Richmond Area.

286. Reference amendment 4, question/answer 230. The answer says we are to provide the Banking Reference (Attachment 2) and Bonding information (Attachment 3) as part of Volume 3. We complied with the Section L directions contained in the original solicitation, amendment 2 and amendment 4 to have this information submitted directly to the contracting officer. Are we now required to go back to our banker and bonding agent to have them reissue their responses to us so we can include them in Volume 3 of our proposal?

A. Disregard, proceed with the instruction in Section L – G.2.c.(3) & (4)

287. Amendment 4 says we are to “Incorporate – 18 Foundation Drawing (pdf) for Buildings 325, 333, 337, 338, and 366.” We are unclear as to this requirement. Will we receive as-built drawings from which we are to develop the proposed solution? Alternatively, are we to incorporate into our proposal the requirements identified on these drawings, which we have not yet received? Please clarify.

A. The Foundation Drawings were posted on FedBizOpps on 14 September 2011.

288. We can find no requirement to use Attachment 06, Teaming List. It appears that there is a requirement for similar information on solicitation page 55 of 63, paragraph G.2.c.(2), but that reference requires quite a bit more information. Can you please clarify the use of attachment 06?

A. Attachment 06 is for Contractors that are Teaming to list all companies/subcontractors included in the Teaming Arrangements

289. We are unsure in our understanding of the answer provided to question 30, as addressed in Amendment 0002. We still have a “past tense/future tense” issue with block K, as written. Specifically, there are two instances where Block K states, “to be performed.” We believe those two instances should have been written “that was performed.” Is it possible to have this page reissued with corrections implemented?

A. The statement “to be performed” could mean a variety of trades or type of work that fall under the MACC..

290. We are unsure in our understanding of the answers provided to questions 31 and 46, as addressed in Amendment 0002. In the answer to question 31, we are to address Blocks I and K as to how the past performance project relates to the “project”. The answer to question 46 says we do not use Block I, and that addendum 1 will replace the page. Again, is it possible to have this page reissued with corrections implemented?

A. Refer to Question 283. Work as it pertains to the overall MACC

291. Where are the mechanical and foundation plans of Building 325? When can we expect them? Hopefully they will be complete enough for us to finalize the plan details for connection to the existing water line located inside the mechanical room.

A. Foundations drawings were posted on FedBizOpps on 14 September 2011

292. Are we certain Plan Sheet 3 is the only sheet we need to finalize to 90%? Of course, I assume we will need to provide detail sheets associated with Plan Sheet 3 and specifications. Is that correct?

A. Correct

293. Amendment 0004 (3) Question 219 asks whether the Government would prefer individual task orders under an IDIQ or on the IDIQ contracts as a whole. The answer was “Individually”. We submitted our Past Performance Volume on August 9th based on the first extension due date of August 16. We used several IDIQ contracts as past performance. Should we resubmit Volume 2 with Individual task orders?

A. Yes

294. The Governments answer to Amendment 0004 (3) Question 223 states that we should show how our experience on the given program applies to the Seed Project. A reasonable person could interpret this question to mean that it should pertain to the MACC contract as a whole and not just to the Seed Project. Will you take this into consideration when reviewing the responses?

A. I believe you meant Question 224. Refer to Question #283

295. The recent Amendment 02 dated 9 September 2011 states “Change the 90% Design to address work described on drawing sheet 3 and any other drawing sheets that relate to the work described on sheet 3 that are applicable to the extent that they relate to this work”. Does the work only include work for building 325, 326, 327, 328 and 329? The statement mentions other sheets. Please clarify this statement.

A. Provide a submittal package consistent with a 90-percent design that addresses the work described on drawing sheet 3. Any other drawing sheets that relate to the work described on sheet 3 are applicable to the extent that they relate to this work. The work detailed on drawing sheet 3 consists of water distribution work at facilities 325, 326, 327, 328 and 329 and removal of one fire hydrant.

296. Amendment 02 includes that the contractor will “Incorporate Detailed Foundation Drawings for building 325, 333, 337, 338 and 366”. Please provide these drawings so they may be incorporated to the 90% design.

A. Foundation Drawings were Posted on FedBizOpps on 14 September 2011

297. The description of work (1.1 as shown on page 4) shows a list of 25 building and their respective domestic and fire line sizes. However, some of the sizes are shown as “?-inch”. Please clarify the sizes of all 25 buildings for both the fire and domestic lines. Also, please confirm the materials of those lines?

A. The list that is contained in the original statement of work is the list provided to the A&E to prepare the 35% design. When the statement of work for the A&E was prepared, we did not know the locations or sizes of all the facilities’ water services. Additionally, since then, many buildings have been connected and some were discovered not yet connected.

298. The description of work (as shown on page 9) six (6) hydrants will be replaced and sixteen (16) hydrants shall be removed. The description of work indicates that these locations are shown on the plans. Fire Hydrant #1 to be capped and removed is shown on sheet 3; however, no other sheets indicates the replacement or removal of the other fire hydrants. Sheet 2 shows “x” in areas but no fire hydrant symbol is shown. Please clarify which hydrants will be replaced and removed per the description of work.

A. The locations indicated on the drawings should be sufficient to direct the designer to the location of the hydrant. The hydrants to be removed should be identified by a ring around the main nozzle indicating that that hydrant has been removed from service.

299. The amendment does not reference to remove or install water service meters. Please clarify that meters are not required for this project.

A. Water meters are not required in this project.

300. The description of work indicates that a portion of water line was recently constructed by Langley AFB. However, page 13 of amendment No. 14 indicates that “All water and sewer service on Ft Eustis is owned by ODUS. Contractors will coordinate directly which ODU to acquire preliminary cost estimates”. The description of work indicates that this work will be performed by the contractor and not ODUS. Please clarify who is responsible for the water service as outlines in the description of work and provide a point of contact with ODUS, M if necessary.

A. None of the work to be performed in this seed project will be at Fort Eustis, it is all at Langley AFB, as shown on the drawings.

301. Amendment 2—Question 43 states that the Executive Summary is to be included in Volume 1; Amendment 4—Question 220 states that the Executive Summary is to be included in Volume 3. We would like to verify that the Executive Summary does actually go in Volume 3.

A. Executive Summary is to be included in Volume 3 – Price Proposals, in accordance with Section L, G.2.c.(1).

302. I am inquiring to find out if the Solicitation has been modified to delete the requirement for a full 90% design or is the 90% design limited to the newly uploaded building drawings?

Please clarify so we can submit a compliant response.

A. Yes, the 90% design is now reduced to Drawing #3 and any other drawings that are related to include specifications.

303. Regarding Attch 07, AF 3052 Construction Cost Estimate.xls, we have the following series of questions:

· What do we put on the first tab “Description of Work”?

A. Put enough of a description so that someone reviewing the estimate will understand what the line item is.

On the second tab, AF Form 3052:

· Cell K32 appears to have an error. Unlike the other cells on that row which sum the columns starting with row 7, cell K32 sums the column starting with cell K12. We believe the correct formula for that cell should be “=SUM(K7:K30)”. Is this correct?

A. The formulas will have to be adjusted.

· Reference column L, “Means Reference”. Are we to complete this column? This question was addressed in amendment 4 at question 223, but no definitive answer was provided.

A. Disregard the Means. As stated in Question 223 – This is just for info/tool that is use by others but is not a required part of the form.

· Reference cell A4, “Purchase Request No.”. We cannot locate a PR number. Please clarify what goes into this cell.

A. No applicable

· -Are we to insert man hours and average rates as per the formulas provided to establish total labor cost or may we insert a lump sum amount in the Total Column.

A. Yes

· Are we to use the formula for the Quantity and Unit cost to arrive at a total for the material cost or may we insert a lump sum in the Total Column?

A. You may use lump sum cost if quantities or unit prices are not important.

· Are we to add sales tax on this form per cell B33? We believe the tax rate shown is not correct, plus there is no formula in cell F33 to use as a multiplier.

A. Use the current sales tax rate.

· Are we to add our burden to labor as shown in cell B34 or can it be included in our labor totals above?

A. Add your labor burden in the lower cell (B34 on the spreadsheet you reference).

· In column A, there are just 12 lines for data entry. Should there be 16 lines to represent each division of work?

A. Use as many lines as you need for the estimate.

On the third tab, “SUMMARY SHEET”:

· There are cells showing Markups for “Subcontracted labor & material” and “General & Administrative.” Are we to use these cells and formulas?

A. Use the cells to reflect your markups. The values contained in the spreadsheet are “typical” – you should use your actual rates.

· This will put a double markup on the total price. The formulas shown are calculating from the Total Price that already includes markups for Field Overhead, Profit and Home Office G&A.

A. Markups for field overhead, profit, home office G&A should be added on the back sheet.

· The formulas for cells F29 and F30 refer to a multiplier in cells E29 and E30. There are no values in E29 or E30. Please clarify.

A. Delete F29 and F30 the lines between the “total price” and the signature line.

304. The attached Sheet 2 of 11’s note indicates Draper Aden Associates performed test pits for the project. The legend has a symbol for test pits but no appear on the sheet. Can we get a copy of the test pit records for the entire project as performed by Draper Aden? Review of these test pit records is imperative if the 90% drawings are to accurate since project pricing will be based on these 90% drawings. Furthermore, 90% drawings that fail to consult these test pit records may require substantial changes when proceeding to 100% drawings. I quick response is requested so the test information can considered in the preparation of the submittal requirements. Thanking you in advance.

A. Test Hole Locations drawing will be posted with these question & answers