FAQs for RFQ 140P8320Q0085.pdf

Reduce Erosion of Stehekin Valley Road Request for Quotations #140P8320Q0085

FAQs for Prospective Quoters

This document emphasizes information in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters; detailed requirements are in the RFQ (hyperlinked at www.beta.SAM.gov as filename starting with SOL). The RFQ consists of Sections A through M (SF1442, clauses, and provisions) and multiple attachments (including specifications, drawings, and wage determination). If there are conflicts between this document and the RFQ, the RFQ verbiage governs.

Project summary: Reduce erosion along the Stehekin Valley Road by constructing rock barbs in the Stehekin river. The Contractor shall furnish all needed labor, equipment, supplies, materials, permits, insurance, fees, lodging, and transportation (including barge services) to perform the work. The estimated value is between $25,000 and $100,000.

Where is the project?

North Cascades NPS Complex, Stehekin Valley Road (approximately four miles north of the Stehekin Landing), Stehekin WA. Information about the park is at www.NPS.gov/NOCA.

Will there be a site visit?

No, because the site is readily viewable, there will not be an organized site visit. All potential quoters are strongly encouraged to visit the site to get familiar with the location and logistics.

Requests for individual hosted site visits will not be honored.

When will the work occur?

Target work period is October 2020. The contractor will have 30 days after issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP) to bring the project to substantial completion; refer to RFQ Section F.

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 237310, Repair of highway, road, street, bridge or airport runway. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with average annual gross revenue for the past five years under $39.5 million.

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Payment protection: 100% of awarded price.

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

Bid bond (offer guarantee): Not required.

What type of contract will be issued?

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

FAQs

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

On what basis will you select the successful quote?

Quotes received by the Government will be evaluated using the evaluation factors in RFQ Section M and the procedures in FAR Part 13. NPS will select the single quote that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors.

Review the instructions and list of quote contents in the RFQ before submitting a quote.

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, the prime contractor’s (quoter’s) SAM registration must show status as “Active” at www.SAM.gov.

Where and how do I submit my quote?

Your quote must be submitted electronically. Refer to the RFQ for detailed instructions, including e-mailing address and acceptable electronic file types and size limitations. Quotes transmitted on paper (delivered, mailed, or faxed) are not authorized and will not be considered.

When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in Block 13 of the Standard Form 1442. If the due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotations (RFQ) is posted at www.beta.SAM.gov.

Prospective quoters will be required to visit this website periodically to 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.

Information Concerning the Disclosure of Results This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13. After the RFQ closing date, no information regarding the identity of those submitting quotes, the number of quotes received, or the information contained in quotes will made available until after award, except as provided by FAR 13.

How can I get more information?

Read the full Request for Quotations 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 RFQ already) or provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation. Inquiries received after 3:00 pm PT on 9/9/20 will not be answered.