New_Saber_-_Questions_from_Site_Visit_-_6_June_2014.pdf

Site Visit Question & Answers for the SABER Solicitation, FA6670-14-R-0001 June 6, 2014

1. Why is there a wage rate schedule if we are using the means cost book for labor and material rates?

The attached wage rate schedules are the Davis Bacon Wage Determinations applicable to this solicitation/contract. The Davis–Bacon Act of 1931 is a United States federal law that requires payment of prevailing wages to laborers and mechanics employed on federal and federally assisted construction projects in excess of $2,000.00. It applies to contractors and subcontractors.

2. When a task order is heavy with labor payroll the “burden”( ei: ins, taxes, benefits, health ins., etc.) will be lopsided in the cost direction as opposed to a TO that has only subcontractors needed. These costs are usually included in the price of the job when the scope of work is known. If a task order is presented with an extremely lopsided scope of work, would an adjustment be considered?

No. If needed, it should be a part of your coefficient.

REF: SOW 4.1.4 Coefficients - “The Coefficient is defined as a numerical factor to compensate the Contractor for any and all costs (generally indirect costs) and profit not included in the UPB line item pricing. Coefficients shall include all costs not covered in the UPB line items. Coefficients shall include, but not be limited to, overhead; profit;

labor burden for the Contractor and subcontractors; bonds; insurance; taxes; any adjustment factors for average TO size; costs associated with procurement of required tools, equipment, software, specifications, and computers; compliance with environmental laws; and the Contractor’s perception of the accuracy of the UPB.

Coefficients shall also include cost for design, daily cleanup, protection or incidental moving of Government property including furniture, portable toilets, and administrative and technical support. No allowance will be considered later for these costs.”