Questions_and_Answers_as_of_7-3-2013.pdf

GSA New England Region

U.S. General Services Administration Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02222 www.gsa.gov

Solicitation: GS-01P-13-BW-D-0007

Title: Architectural and Engineering Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite

Quantity Contract for GSA New England Region

Questions and Answers as of July 3, 2013

Question 1: If yet known, which Federally owned buildings located in the six New England states are likely candidates for study and/or improvements under this contract?

Response: Work could be performed in any of the federally owned buildings within the region over the next five years. The region owns and manages federal real property, including federal courthouses, office buildings and land ports of entry on the Canadian border. The region presently has 102 facilities.

Question 2: Are there priority projects, and if so, what are they?

Response: We have a running list of projects that is reviewed regularly; decisions to proceed with a specific project depend on availability of funds and mission needs. The work is all "below prospectus" and will range from small scale systems upgrades to full office renovations. The construction value of the work typically ranges from $50,000 up to $2,500,000.

Question 3: To what extent is the GSA’s strategic objective demonstration net zero energy and carbon neutral performance?

Response: GSA remains committed to meeting the high performance sustainable building goals established in E.O. 13514, complying with the Guiding Principles in all major renovation projects, incorporating sustainable practices and innovative technologies into buildings and building management. The impact that minor repair and alteration projects might have on this goal will vary with each project. The GSA web site, at www.gsa.gov, contains a wealth of information on net zero and carbon neutral performance.

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Question 4: Will these be mostly renovation or is there also new construction possible?

Response: The work will consist of renovations and systems upgrades. This procurement is limited to projects under prospectus and thresholds primarily for repair and alterations only.

Question 5: Also, what is the programmatic use of the targeted space – office or other?

Response: Preponderance of the buildings in our inventory are office buildings, courthouses, and land ports of entry.

Question 6: What GSA projects were accomplished under the last 5-year contracts?

Response: Projects have ranged in construction value from approximately $50,000 up to $2,500,000, See the answers to previous questions (above) for the type of work involved.

Question 7: What firm or firms were previously awarded this contract?

Response: BBIX, L.L.C, Oak Point Associates, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc., Robert Siegel Architects.

Question 8: Will the NAICS code 541330 Engineering Services also be accepted/allowed to submit for this Solicitation?

Response: The NAICS code for this procurement is 541310, Architectural Services.

The determination was made that the anticipated majority of work will be architectural.

Only one NAICS can be assigned to the procurement.

Question 9: Is existing registration in all six New England states required to respond to the RFPQ?

Response: No. Registration in all six states is not a prerequisite.

Question 10: Can registration be obtained on an as-needed basis?

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Response: Yes. Once a contract is awarded it would be acceptable to get registration then. At a minimum they should have registration currently in at least one of the 6 states. Our designs will require stamped drawings for final submission.

Question 11: What does "Strategic Workplace Requirements Development” mean?

Response: GSA is committed to designing and delivering workplaces that maximize long-term economic and strategic value for its customers. Improving workplace efficiency and effectiveness is at the cornerstone of this effort. This includes, but is not limited to, organizational interventions, i.e. taking a close look at a client’s business performance and employee work patterns in order to enhance how space is used and to assist an agency to optimize its space to meet its strategic goals. Strategic workplace development encompasses the alternative workplace field, utilizing approaches such as telework, hoteling, resource sharing, and hot desking. For more information, visit the GSA website at www.gsa.gov.

Question 12a: We are a small business, with a NAICS code of 541310 (Architectural Services) and are interested in submitting an SF330 for consideration for Solicitation Number: GS-01P-13-BW-D-0007. Are we required to choose only sub-consultants who are also small businesses?

Response: No. However, prime contractors are reminded that they must comply with Small Business set-aside requirements and the Limitations in Subcontract clause FAR 52.219-14(c)(1) “Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. “ Subcontractors are not required to meet the Small Business size standard.

Question 12b: Or can we include a large business civil engineer on our team, for example?

Response: Yes. See comments about Limitations in Subcontracting in Question 12a.

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