FAQs_for_RFP_140P8322R0004.pdf

FAQs for Prospective Offerors

Rehabilitate wastewater system at Log Cabin Resort Olympic National Park

Request for Proposals #140P8322R0004

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, drawings, supporting documents, and wage determinations), and amendments (SF30s and attachments).

Project summary: This solicitation is for construction services to improve and rehabilitate the large onsite sewage system (LOSS), including:

• Rehabilitate the gravity sewage collection and conveyance system to include a central RV dump station, in-ground grease interceptor, and new lift stations pumps;

• Replace the obsolete extended aeration treatment system with a recirculating textile filter system, including a new treatment control building with backup/emergency generator; and constructing a new subsurface drip disposal drain field with a dedicated dosing tank and control building housing ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, along with installation of groundwater monitoring wells to demonstrate compliance with permit limits.

Where is the project?

Log Cabin Resort is within Olympic National Park, approximately 20 miles west of Port Angeles, WA in Clallam County. Information about the park is at www.NPS.gov/OLYM.

Estimated contract value: As stated using the values prescribed in FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Will there be an organized site visit?

Yes, we will host a site visit Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 10:00 am PT. Details are in Section L of the solicitation.

When will the work occur?

We anticipate award in April 2022 and Notice to Proceed (NTP) approximately 30 days thereafter. The contractor will have 390 days after issuance of the NTP to substantially complete the project. There are some restrictions on when specific work phases may occur; details are in Attachment 1.

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 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with annual average

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 gross revenues for the past five years under $39.5M. The prime contractor must comply with limitations on subcontracting in FAR clause 52.219-14 (SEP 2021) for general construction.

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 Sections H and I.

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 RFP Section L 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.6 for detailed submission instructions, including e-mail address, 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 by the date and time indicated in the most recent amendment’s SF30. Offers received in the specified email inbox 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 https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. 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.