Questions_and_Answers_for_Solicitation_GS-08-P-17-VP-P-0002.pdf

Questions and Answers for Solicitation GS-08-P-17-VP-P-0002

1. When will Notice to Proceed be issued?

a. This will be issued after the security clearance process has been completed and at least one person has received their preliminary clearance.

2. Do all employees need to receive a security clearance?

a. No. One person who will be onsite during the duration of the project shall do the security clearance. They will then be in charge of escorting the rest of the personnel on the project.

3. Can work be done on the weekends?

a. This will need to be part of the Technical Proposal. The schedule provided will need to show when the work is planned. The Contracting Officer is able to allow work on weekends if needed. It is important to note that the garage houses numerous government vehicles. It is never empty, and a plan will need to be provided to GSA on what area work is planned each day so that vehicles can be moved as needed.

4. If I have a military security clearance already do I still need to get one through GSA?

a. Yes, GSA does not have access to the database belonging to Department of Defense.

5. Where is the main shut off for the electricity to the lights?

a. It is located in the garage on the West Wall by located on the wall in front of parking space 41.

6. Does GSA provide a scissor lift?

a. No, contractor will need to be responsible for all equipment needed for the project.

7. Will GSA want a rebate from Rocky Mountain Power?

a. Yes.

8. Is new conduit needing to be ran?

a. No, we do not foresee any new conduit.

9. Will GSA accept an alternative light fixture?

a. Yes, if it is equivalent to what is proposed in the Statement of Work.

10. What is the existing voltage?

a. It is 277V.

11. Are the stipulated minority and women owned business targets mandatory or best effort?

a. Accordingto https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/TAguides/TAC_FedContractors_JR F_QA_508c.pdf : "Contractors may establish higher goals if they desire.

Although a contractor is required to make good faith efforts to meet their goals, the goals are not quotas and no sanctions are imposed solely for failure to meet them."

12. May I email my proposal?

a. Yes, email it to jennifer.canfield@gsa.gov.

13. Could we propose a retrofit for the garage fixtures and or a new fixture?

a. No, we do not want to keep the existing fixtures. See answer to question 9 about the new fixture.

14. Are we responsible for recycling old lights?

a. Yes, please provide the manifest to the GSA office as proof.

15. Do the existing fixtures contain PCB’s?

a. No, they do not contain PCB’s.