Questions and Answers.doc

Q. In what format will HSRs and BPPs be provided to the contractor - electronic or hard copy?

A. If available, hardcopies of HSRs and/or BPPs will be provided to the contractor.

HSRs and BPPs are not available electronically.

Q. On page 4 of the RFP, should the final text submittal date be December 31, 2008?

A. Yes, the final submittal date is December 31, 2008.

Q. Are draft text submittals to be provided in an electronic format, such as Microsoft Word?

A. Yes, all submittals should be sent electronically in Microsoft word.

Q. On page 6 of the RFP under Past Performance, the RFP specifies that offerors are to submit "detailed client feedback" regarding past projects. What should this entail?

A. Past Performance information should include projects which involved work that is similar to work being performed on this contract. Information should include the Name of the Customer, nature of the work performed, the dollar value, a point of contact, point of contact’s phone number and email address. We will contact past performances references for a detailed evaluation of the offerors performance.

Q. Regarding the size of the brochure – is it an 8.5x11 tri-fold glossy sheet?

A. The brochure is 16 x 9 folded to 4 x 9. The contractor will not, however, be involved in the design and printing of the brochure, other than to perform a final review of text and captions.

Q. Are other technical guidelines for the appearance of the brochure available?

A. Text of past brochures that are part of this series is available online at http://www.gsa.gov/historicbuildingposters. Technical guidance for the text is available in the attachment “Public Buildings Heritage Program Brochure Text General Guidelines, March 15, 2007”