FAQs for RFP 140P8320R0008.pdf

Hazardous Materials Abatement, Selective Demolition, and Minor Repairs within

Historic Buildings at Fort Vancouver NHS, Vancouver WA Request for Proposals #140P8320R0008

FAQs for Prospective Offerors

This document emphasizes information in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective offerors - if there are conflicts between this document and the RFP, the RFP verbiage governs. Detailed requirements are in the solicitation, which consists of the SF1442, clauses and provisions, attachments (statement of work, supporting documents, and wage determination), and amendments (SF30).

Project summary: This solicitation is for removing hazardous materials, to include asbestos containing materials (ACM), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), lead-based paints and other lead containing materials, mercury containing equipment, and biological contamination (animal feces).

The project includes selective demolition of non-historic walls and specific areas needed to access and remove the hazardous materials, and repairing damage caused to the buildings by abatement and demolition to prepare these historic buildings for renovation into modern reuse. The price schedule identifies many buildings as base items and several more as optional items.

Estimated contract value: The estimated magnitude is between $250,000 and $1,000,000, depending on how many options are exercised. Offerors are advised that this range is not the Government’s estimate.

Where is the project?

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (FOVA) is located in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington Information about the park is at www.NPS.gov/FOVA

Will there be an organized site visit?

Yes, we will host an open house starting promptly at 8:30 am PT on Thursday, August 13, 2020, with an orientation and safety message. Approximately half of the buildings will be open for viewing between 8:45am and 12:30pm, and the remaining buildings will be open between 1:00 and 5:00 pm. Details are in Section L of the solicitation.

When will the work occur?

The contractor will have 180 days after contract award to complete the project. We anticipate award in September 2020.

Who can participate in this procurement?

This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19.5. The NAICS code is 562910, Remediation Services. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with annual average gross revenues for the past five years under $22.0M.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Olympic Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO)

810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley WA 98284

360-854-7220 phone 360-856-1934 fax http://www.nps.gov/

FAQs

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Bid bond (offer guarantee): 20% of offered price.

Performance bond: 100% of awarded price.

Payment bond: 100% of awarded price.

Liability and worker’s compensation insurance: Refer to solicitation Section H.

What type of contract will be issued?

NPS plans to award one firm-fixed-price contract for the work.

On what basis will you select the successful offeror?

Proposals will be evaluated using the evaluation factors in RFP Section M and the procedures in FAR Part 15. NPS will select the single proposal that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors. Review the instructions and list of proposal contents in the RFP before submitting your proposal.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Requirements The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official U.S. Government database of entities wishing to do business with the federal government. There is no fee to register at this site. Prior to the solicitation closing date, all offerors must establish and/or maintain an active registration, which includes completing the online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

Where and how do I submit my offer?

The proposal and bid bond (offer guarantee) must be submitted electronically using email. Refer to solicitation Section L.4 for detailed instructions, including mailing and e-mailing addresses, acceptable electronic file types, and size limitations. Offerors are encouraged to send early to achieve timely delivery.

When is my offer due?

Offers are due on the date specified at beta.SAM.gov and by the time indicated in the most recent amendment’s SF30. Offers received after the time stated on the SF30 are late and will be handled per FAR 15.208.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

Amendments will be posted at beta.SAM.gov. Prospective offerors will be required to periodically check for amendments and other changes to the contract documents; no other notifications will be sent. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

How can I get more information?

Read the full RFP and related attachments first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contracting Officer at sarah_welch@nps.gov. Answers will be provided in writing to the requester (if the answer is within the RFP already) or provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation. To ensure questions are adequately addressed, they must be submitted no later than SEVEN calendar days prior to the proposal due date shown in the latest amendment.