FAQs_for_RFQ_140P8322Q0021.pdf

FAQs for Prospective Quoters Construct Mound Drainfield at Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station

Olympic National Park Request for Quotes #140P8322Q0021

This document emphasizes information in the Request for Quotes (RFQ) and is provided solely for convenience - if there are conflicts between this document and the RFQ, the RFQ 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 for construction of a non-residential septic system sized for 625 gallons per day to support the Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station and Visitor Center comfort station. The new system consists of a septic tank, pump chamber, and pressurized dispersal mound drainfield with pump control panel.

Where is the project?

Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station is in Olympic National Park on the southwestern Olympic Peninsula of Washington State in Grays Harbor County. The physical address is 902 North Shore Road, Amanda Park, WA 98526. 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 $25,000 and $100,000.

Will there be an organized site visit?

Yes, we will host a site visit Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 10:00 am PT. Details are in Section L of the solicitation.

When will the work occur?

We anticipate award in May 2022 and Notice to Proceed (NTP) approximately 30 days thereafter. The contractor will have 90 days after issuance of the NTP to substantially complete the project.

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 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 for general construction.

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Bid bond (quote guarantee): Not required.

Performance bond: Not required if awarded price is <$150,000; otherwise, 100% of awarded price.

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

Payment protection: 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 quoter?

Quotes will be evaluated using the evaluation factors in RFQ Section M and the Simplified Acquisition 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 RFQ Section L before submitting your 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, all quoters must establish and/or maintain an active registration, which includes completing the online representations and certifications at SAM.gov | Home.

Where and how do I submit my quote?

The quote must be submitted electronically using email. Refer to solicitation Section L for detailed submission instructions, including e-mail address, acceptable electronic file types, and size limitations.

Quoters are encouraged to send early to achieve timely delivery.

When is my quote due?

Quotes are due by the date and time indicated in the most recent amendment’s SF30.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

Amendments will be posted at SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities. Prospective quoters 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.

How can I get more information?

Read the full RFQ 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. To ensure questions are adequately addressed, they must be submitted no later than SEVEN calendar days prior to the quote due date shown in the latest amendment.

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