GS-04P-10-BV C-0065 Questions.docx

The following questions and answers are provided as clarifications to Solicitation Number: GS-04P-10-BV-C-0065

1. CLARIFICATIONS:

Question 1: Please confirm if the project is to be designed to LEED Silver or Gold.

Gold.

Question 2: We have read the definition of “Final Concept” in PBS P100, (Submission requirements starting on page 309, New Construction Modernizations – Final Concept A.3) Please confirm K&S will be providing all documentation as described on pages 309 through partial page 313 as the bridging documents for Phase two of the solicitation.

K&S will provide a complete Final Design Concept submission as required by the PBS P100 and their contract requirements. This information will be identified and defined in the RFP to be issued to short-listed firms as part of the Phase Two solicitation process.

Question 3: Related to the above, our current understanding is that K&S will be providing “Final Concept Drawings”. However, on page 13, it states that Offerors will be submitting “… final design concepts, partial schematic drawings…” Please clarify the GSA’s expectations of what is to be provided by the Offeror and how it is different from K&S “Final Concept Drawings.”

It is desired that Offerors incorporate the Design as included in the Final Concept Design by the Bridging Architect, however, if for some reason, the Offeror’s design varies from the Bridging Designer’s Concept, the Offeror would need to submit its Final Design Concept indicating the variances.

Question 4: With respect to the question and the response to Question 3, can you clarify or provide more detail to the Phase Two “Non-Financial” evaluation factor “Quality of Design Concept” also noted on page 13?

This information will be identified and defined in the RFP to be issued to short-listed firms as part of the Phase Two solicitation process.

If, the answer above is “no final concepts by Offeror”, will any other design information be required to be submitted by the Offeror as part of the phase two solicitation? If not required, but submitted, voluntarily, will it be considered as part of the overall phase two evaluation criteria for that specific Offeror?

This information will be identified and defined in the RFP to be issued to short-listed firms as part of the Phase Two solicitation process.

Question 5: Please define “Principal-in-Charge” per page 8 of the RFQ. Is this the individual who is the Principal-in-Charge for the project on the Offeror’s team, or the Principal-in-Charge of the Offeror’s local office?

The Principal-in-Charge of the project on the Offeror’s team.

Please explain the scoring system for the phase one solicitation.

The Government has not placed a value (points) on the scoring. Each factor is weighted and placed in descending order for the Government to determine Best Value."

Question 6: Referencing pages 7 and 8 of the RFQ. Can the MRPS projects be additional projects to the 6 on the PML for a total of 9 projects? If so, can the questionnaires represent projects from the MRPS list as well, and not be limited to the projects on the PML?

Yes. The MRPS can include, but is not limited to, projects in the PML. Questionnaires may reference projects from either the PML or the MRPS.

Question 7: Referencing the outline schedule in the RFQ, can you identify the amount of time required for GSA review and approval of Offeror’s design completion drawings, post award?

Average review time is 2 weeks. However, smaller submissions would take less time.

Question 8: Page 12. Item 2. Section II – Forms/Questionnaires requests all of the completed forms required by the RFQ. However, Section III and IV already cover all of the forms requested on page 7 and 8. What specific forms do you want included in Section II?

Standard Form SF330 for the Offeror’s team, including the A/E.

Question 9: Item B.1.(7) on page 8 of the RFQ requires submission of a "Quality Control Supervisor". We normally have a "Design Quality Control Manager" and a "Construction Quality Control Manager" on a project of this size. Would it be acceptable to submit two people? if not, which do you want in the Phase I RFQ?

Submitting two resumes is acceptable.

Question 10: Phase Two Option?— From page 13 of the RFQ, I read that GSA intends to pursue Option 2 or 3 for Phase Two. Do you have information regarding which of these options will be chosen? (A jury by personal presentation or by blind submission?).

Please clarify the question. No reference to Option 2 or 3 is included in the RFQ.

Question 11: Is any stipend or other compensation for the successful Phase 2 candidates budgeted for their work submitted in Phase Two? If so, how much?

No stipend is offered by the Government.

Question 12: Section 4, Page 6 of the RFP notes that Krueck & Sexton have been retained to provide Design Excellence bridging documents and serve as the GSA’s representative during the design build phase of the project, and will review the selected Offeror’s completed design for conformance with the design intent and design philosophy as expressed in the bridging documents. As we read the RFP, it appears that the GSA is requesting that the design build teams provide an award winning lead designer on the design build team also. Is this correct?

GSA is not requiring that an award-winning lead designer be provided on the BDB Contractor’s team. However, the Government will evaluate the Lead Designer based on those factors listed in the RFQ. Lead Designers with Awards or Peer Recognition as described in the RFP will be evaluated more favorably than those without such peer recognition.

Question 13: Is the A/E Firm required to have a physical office in the state of Florida?

No, however the A/E should be able to demonstrate an understanding of Florida climate and building codes.

All questions must be submitted in writing. Please submit all questions via email to: lawrence.hales@gsa.gov

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