amendment#1-0031.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 20

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

AM01

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

2/19/2009

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (IF APPLICABLE)

6. Issued By Code 9PMFC 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) Code

GSA, PBS, FM&SPD, Property Management Branch Contracts Section, 9PMFC 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102-3434

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code (x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

GS-09P-09-KSD-0031

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

1/28/2009

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of

Offers x is extended is not extended.

Offer's must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __3__copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO : (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF :

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _____ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PROJECT: Construction and related services for Various Zones within the States of Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada

1. This Amendment is issued to incorporate revised Pages that were changed in Volumes I and II to make corrections and to incorporate response to Questions received. The changes on the affected Page are denoted in red text where the change occurred on the Page. Some of the changes include:

Volume I Revisions and Corrections--

a. Page VI - 14, Para. 6.(b)(3), FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996); General Construction % is changed from 15 to 25% to match Para. 3.02, FAR 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor's percentage on Page VI - 20 as shown

b. Page VI - 39, Para. 1.05(b)(2), FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995), reference to $2.6 million is underlined

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Shirley A. Washington

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

________________________________________ BY ______________________________________________ (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA, Reproduced by FSS

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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c. Page VI - 40, Para. 3.01, Location of Work sentence is revised to read "…geographic Zone/Zones for which the Contractor has been awarded a contract." as shown

d. Page VI - 40, Para. 3.02, Work and Non-Working Hours is revised to add the sentence "This information is provided for informational purposes only, and actual hours may vary." as shown

e. Page VI -45, Para. 14.(a), Use of Building Facilities sentence is revised to add "…at no additional cost to the Government." to the last sentence as shown

f. Page VI -45, Para. 14(b) sentence is revised to read "…was found." as shown

g. Page VI -45, Para. 14(e) sentence is revised to read "…MAY BE ALLOWED IF THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES IN PARAGRAPH 16.(a), PAGE VI - 46 ARE MET AND FOLLOWED." as shown

h. Page VI -47, Para. 19, Inspections of Sites or Buildings is revised to replace "Offeror's" with "Contractor's" as shown

i. Page VI -55, Para. 1.01, Project/Work Identification, F.3 Quantities and Conditions of Work, is revised to change "$99,9999" to "$99,999.99" as shown

2. Volume II Revisions and Corrections--

a. Page VII -1 is revised to change the Offer Receipt Date from "February 25, 2009" to "February 27, 2009" as shown

b. Page VII -6, Block 17 Amounts of the Standard Form 1442 Back is revised to change the sentence to read "PROVIDE A LUMP SUM OFFER ON SAMPLE TIER 1 OR TIER 2 PROJECTS OR BOTH IF SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL FOR BOTH TIERS ON PAGE VII -8" as shown

c. Page VII -7, Para. 2, Bid/Offer Sample Tier 1 and Tier 2 Project, the second sentence is revised to read "The price proposal shall use the Davis-Bacon wage rate incorporated in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 sample project." as shown

d. Page VII -8, Para. 3, NOTE TO BIDDERS/OFERORS, is revised to REMOVE the phrase "…AND THE CORRESPONDING ZONE OR ZONES FOR WHICH THE OFFER IS FOR…" from the sentence as shown

e. Page VII -10, Para. 1, PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE, the second sentence is revised to add the word "However" before the word "questions" in the beginning of the sentence. In addition, the last sentence is revised to read "Response to any questions submitted will be provided in the form of an Amendment to the solicitation within 10 calendar days from the date specified in Paragraph 1.01, QUESTIONS below, or sooner." as shown.

f. Page VII -11, Para. 3.02(b) SUBMISSION AND CONTENT OF PROPOSALS, the first sentence is revised to read "Offerors shall submit four (4) original copies of the technical proposal and two (2) original copies of the…" This changes the submission requirement for the technical proposal from two (2) original copies to four (4) original copies. In addition, the word "not" in the last sentence is capitalized and underlined for added emphasis. The first sentence of the paragraph after the line "NOTE: ALL PROPOSAL SHALL HAVE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES." is revised to change the number of the technical proposal submission from two (2) original copies to four (4) and the word "copies" is added as shown

g. Page VII -11, Para. 3.03(a) Content of Technical Proposal, the last sentence is revised to add reference to the "Offer Receipt Date" and to change the date denoted from "February 26, 2009" to "February 27, 2009" as shown

h. Page VII -11, Para. 3.03(a) Format of Technical Proposal is revised to denote "(b)" vice "(a)" as shown. In addition, the two paragraphs are revised to 1.) clarify the maximum number of pages if submitting a proposal for a single Tier or if submitting a proposal for both Tiers in the first paragraph, and 2.) add the word "technical" in the second paragraph's first and second line and "Table of Contents" and "Title Page" in the third line as shown.

i. Page VII -11 through Page VII - 12, Para. 3.04, PRICE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS is new and is added to provide information instructions on the (a) Content of the Price Proposal, and (b) Format of the Price Proposal as shown

j. Page VII -13, Para. 4.03, EVALUATION FACTORS, FACTOR 1 - EVIDENCE OF LOCAL OFFICE is revised to add the definition for a bona fide place of business as shown

k. Page VII -14 is amended to accommodate the additions/revisions to the other pages accordingly

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The revised pages as a result of this Amendment has been incorporated in the solicitation. Offerors are required to download the revised RFP in FedBizOps. Individual revised pages for Volumes I and Volume II will NOT be downloaded separately!

The following is Part I of the answers provided from questions received. The remaining questions will be responded to as Part II and issued under a separate amendment:

I. Regarding Forms and Exhibits:

Performance Evaluation Exhibit on page VII-29: Is the Offeror supposed to send this exhibit to the Owners' Representative shown on the Past Performance Questionnaire or is this a form used by the GSA Evaluation Team?

Answer: No. This form is to be used after award of the contract(s) and at the task order level

Are we required to submit our proof of Insurance certificate with our proposal, as per page VI-26 (7.03) and VII-28, Exhibit section?

Answer: No. This form is to be used only after award of the contract(s)

What is the Code & Facility Code, for block #14, on Form No. 1442 Do we enter this or does GSA?

Answer: Code = DUNS Number; Facility Code = Cage Code

Page VII-4, question No. 11, are we supposed to check award box, or notice to proceed or none at all?

Answer: Leave this Blank; this will be filled in at time of contract award

Page VII-4, question No. 12B, are we supposed to leave it blank?

Answer: Leave blank

Page VII-4, question No. 13, B – are we supposed to mark an offer guarantee is or is it not required, or are we supposed to leave it blank?

Answer: Leave blank

Page VII-6, No. 17 Amounts – Lump Sum Offer on Sample Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects – are we supposed to put the amount of Sample Tier 1 for Tier 1 proposal only and the amount of Tier 2 for Tier 2 proposal only – in other words separate each depending on the Tier that we are proposing on?

Answer: Please see revised Page VII - 6, Amendment 01. Lump Sum price proposal shall be denoted on the revised Page VII - 8, as amended. Please refer to revised Paragraph 3, NOTE TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

Page VII-26 – Statements of Offerors – What should we write in that space and are we supposed to submit it with the proposal?

Answer: Whatever the Offeror wishes to state and convey to the Government regarding this requirement

Page VII-27 – EXHIBITS – What are we supposed to write in Exhibits and do we have to submit it with proposal?

Answer: No. This page is a heading for the postaward Forms that follow it

Page VII-29, are we supposed to leave this page blank and do we have to submit it with our proposal?

Answer: This is a postaward form; leave blank and do not submit with proposal

Page VII-30, Do we leave this page blank and are we supposed to include it with our proposal?

Answer: Please see previous response

Page VII-31, Do we leave this page blank and are we supposed to include it with our proposal?

Answer: Please see previous response

Page VII-32, Do we leave this page blank and are we supposed to include it with our proposal?

Answer: Please see previous response

Page VII-33 Do we leave this page blank and are we supposed to include it with our proposal?

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Answer: Please see previous response

Page VII-34, Do we leave this page blank and are we supposed to include it with our proposal?

Answer: Please see previous response

Page VII-35, Do we leave this page blank and are we supposed to include it with our proposal?

Answer: Please see previous response

Page VV-36, Do we leave this page blank and are we supposed to include it with our proposal?

Answer: Please see previous response

Form 1442 – Is there and editable version online? The one in the Solicitation is marked “secured”

Answer: No

Reference 1, 2, 3 – is there an editable version online?

Answer: No

Can you please advise if you will make the forms that require response available in a format in which our answers can be entered. The .pdf file is locked down and we were trying to enter the response electronically so it is neater and easier for you to read rather than handwritten. Thank you.

Answer: No. Please type the information rather than handwriting it on the form(s)

Can the government provide the experience work sheet in Word format (form VII-15) for the contractors use?

Answer: No

On Standard Form 1442 back, is there a clean copy? When we fill out the bid documents for the pricing do we use the SF 1442 and white out where it states “Lump sum offer on sample tier 1 and tier 2 projects”. Or do we use a different form?

Answer: Please see revised Page VII - 6, Amendment 01. Lump Sum price proposal shall be denoted on the revised Page VII - 8, as amended. Please refer to revised Paragraph 3, NOTE TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

On the Past Performance and Experience information, can we fill out the forms on pages VII-15-17 or write the same information on a different sheet for at least 3 different projects? Will this information suffice for both the Past Performance and Experience evaluation factors?

Answer: Yes. Please refer to Paragraph 4.02, Reference Project Submissions Requirements to insure you submit the necessary information required

Under Technical Evaluation 4.02(1)it states "Past performance and Experience information should consist of the following, and can be submitted using the format at the end of this Section." Is the format the forms labeled

"EXPERIENCE AND PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE MULTIPLE AWARD IDIQ FOR GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION WITH/WITHOUT DESIGN CAPABILITIES-REFERENCE 1,2 &3?

Answer: Yes

Are we to use only the experience and past performance questionnaire form included in solicitation package or can we submit the actual performance evaluation from customer?

Answer: Please use the form in the solicitation

Please let us know if the above-mentioned solicitation is available in MS word so we can type it instead of writing on the forms.

Answer: No. Please type information on the form using a typewriter rather than handwriting it in

Once we have registered on ORCA, what response is needed in the “Statement of Offerors” on page VII-26?

Answer: Whatever the Offeror wishes to state and convey to the Government regarding this requirement

Please confirm the forms included in the Exhibits section (pages VII-28 through VII-36 are for information only and do not require any response from the Offeror.

Answer: These are postaward forms; leave blank and do not submit with proposal

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For the Reference forms on Pages VII - 15 through VII - 17, whose name goes on the last line, Name of Project Manager, the Client/Agency Rep or the Offeror's?

Answer: The Offeror's

II. Regarding Response Due Date for Proposals:

Original solicitation on Jan 6, 2009 shows response is due Feb. 13, 2009. Additional Instructions posted on fob.gov on Jan. 28, 2009 says the offer receipt date is Feb. 27, 2009. Please confirm if the new response date is Feb 27, 2009.

Answer: Response due date is February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Please confirm bid date. Specs and bid forms (vol I) show bid date of 3:00PM PST on Feb 27, 2009. Specs and bid forms (vol II) show bid date of 3:00PM PT on Feb 25, 2009. Or will the bid date be different due to additional information / amendments being provided.

Answer: Response due date is February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

SF1442 states the due date as 2/27/09 @ 3:00 pm. On page VII-11, the due date is 2/26/09. Which date is correct?

Answer: 2/27/09, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Is the Bid Date February 25th or 27th? Both dates are stated in Solicitation.

Answer: February 27th, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

The other question is the response date of February 13, 2009---can you clarify what this date is for? Is this date the new cut-off date for additional questions?

Answer: This was the initial Offer Receipt Date when the synopsis for the requirement was posted in FedBizOps. This is NOT the new cut-off date for additional questions and there will NOT be another date to submit additional questions

I would like to confirm that the proposal submission has not changed from February 27, 2009.

Answer: Response due date remains February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Page VI-1 indicates an offer date of February 27, 2009 and page VII – 1 indicates a date of February 25, 2009: which date is correct?

Answer: February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Most of the solicitation states that the due date is Feb 27, 2009. However, pg VII-1 states Feb 25th 2009. I just wanted to be clear that it is Feb 27th, 2009.

Answer: Response due date remains February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Also need clarification on the bid date:

1) Solicitation showed Response Date is 2/13/09 but

2) Bid Forms showed Offer Receipt Date and Time for Volume I of II is 2/27/09 3Pm and for Volume II is 2/25/09 3pm.

When is the due date to turn in bid proposal?

Answer: Response due date is February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Cover sheet of Volume II states Offer Receipt Date of February 25, 2009 vice February 27, 2009 in the rest of the RFP.

Please confirm the offer date is in fact February 27, 2009

Answer: Response due date is February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Can the Technical and Price proposal be submitted to you electronically prior to the 3:00PM PST deadline with wet signature hard copies mailed and post marked February 27, 2009?

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Answer: Only hard copies of the Technical and Price proposal will be accepted and must be received on or prior to the Offer Receipt Date and Time of February 27, 2009 at 3PM PST, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Page VI – 1, Offer Receipt Date and Time states the due date is February 27, 2009. Page VII – 1, Offer Receipt Date and Time states the due date is February 25, 2009. Which is correct?

Answer: February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

There are multiple dates listed in the solication for the proposal submission deadline. I note 3 separate dates; Feb 25th, 26th and 27th. Please specify the correct due date for proposal submission.

Answer: February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

There is a discrepancy on the actual due date for the proposal on this project. FBO.GOV has the response date as 02/13, the cover sheet on the solicitation has it listed as 02/25, and the SF1442 has it listed as 02/27. Which is the correct date?

Answer: February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Response deadline:

FBO web site has:

Response Date: Feb 13, 2009 4:00 pm

But Page VII - 1 in the RFP has:

Feb 25, 2009 3:00 PM PST

Which is correct?

Answer: February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

Please confirm what date the package is due. There are several dates listed on the solicitation (25th, 26th, 27th).

Answer: Response due date is February 27, 2009, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009.

III. Regarding Project Pricing:

Although my company is located in Zone #6, should I be using Zone #1 (Arizona), for implementing Davis-Bacon wages for the two sample projects?

Answer: Yes. The appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona is included with both Sample Projects

Please confirm that although the Tier 1 and 2 sample project location is noted as in Arizona that the intent is to price the work as if it were in our home zone. In our specific case, the work location is within the state of Hawaii vice figuring for travel/lodging/per diem costs to complete the work in Arizona.

Answer: Pricing of the sample projects must use the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona that is included with both Sample Projects

Since we are bidding for the Hawaii zone, and the sample for the price proposal is in Arizona, are we supposed to bid on the work as if we are going to do it in Arizona?

Answer: Yes

For both sample projects, are we to use the attached Davis-Bacon wages for labor prices? Or are we to use the specific region’s (i.e. Hawaii) Davis-Bacon wages for estimating labor prices? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

Answer: Yes. Labor prices must use the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona that is included with both Sample Projects

For both sample projects, the project location is in Tucson, AZ. If we are bidding in zones other than AZ, are we to assume that the project location is in the Zone we are submitting for. For example, if bidding only in the Hawaii zone, do we assume the same sample project scope/details located at local offices (Tier 1 – local Hawaii (Honolulu) Federal Courthouse, Clerk’s Office, Tier 2 – local Hawaii (Honolulu) Federal Courthouse)?

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Answer: Pricing of the sample projects must use the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona that is included with both Sample Projects

The sample projects are located in Arizona. Should we, as out-of-state contractors, include travel and per diem costs?

Answer: No. Pricing of the sample projects must use the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona that is included with both Sample Projects

Will we receive an Amendment for us to provide Sample Line Item Prices, for given Descriptions of Work, for various Zones?

Answer: No. There is no Sample Line Item Prices for this requirement

Are we required to submit a construction schedule with each Sample Bid per page VII-7, section 2?

Answer: No

Per page VII-8, section 3, are we required to submit a Sample Bid for each zone we are proposing on?

Answer: No (see revised Page VII - 8, Section 3 incorporated in the RFP with this amendment)

Question: Should these proposals be prepared as if this project location was within Sierra Range Construction's project zone, or as a Zone 1 project preformed by a Zone 4 Contractor?

Answer: Zone 1. Pricing of the sample projects must use the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona that is included with both Sample Projects

Am I to bid the project as if the Sample project were in my zone, or in AZ (not my zone)? An example as to where this would affect my price would be in shipping of panels to AZ versus shipping to CA. Am I to assume this is not a remote project?

Answer: Zone 1. Pricing of the sample projects must use the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona that is included with both Sample Projects

To clarify, are we to "bid on the (2) sample projects? If so is this to be filed with the San Francisco office?

Answer: Only if submitting a proposal for both Tiers. Proposals shall be submitted to the address shown on revised Page VII - 8, Paragraph 5.(b) INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

Can you clarify / expand the criteria for pricing of the sample projects as shown on page VII-8? Per page VII-7 Davis Bacon rates are to be used for each zone for consideration, so is a separate price package to be submitted for each zone?

Answer: Pricing of the sample projects must use the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona that is included with both Sample Projects. Pages VII - 7 and 8 have been revised with this amendment to clarify the pricing of the sample project(s)

Thanks for returning my call. I just wanted clarify regarding the geographical areas. Does that mean for bidding purposes the work will need to be perform at the various states as well? Or where you currently reside? (Hawaii)

Answer: No. Pricing of the sample projects must use the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona that is included with both Sample Projects

The pricing proposal instructions states the sample projects are to be provided in a lump sum price proposal. It then instructs to provide an itemized breakdown in sufficient detail to permit a complete analysis. Upon reading further it directs us to the SF1442 Bid/Offer sheet which states “LUMP SUM OFFER ON SAMPLE TIER 1 AND TIER 2 PROJECTS”. So what is required for the pricing proposal; page VII-8 which has the lump sum sample projects, an itemized detailed breakdown of the price, or both?

Answer: A completed revised Page VII - 8 for the Tier or Tiers that the proposal is for AND an itemized price breakdown in sufficient detail as outlined in revised Paragraph 2, BID/OFFER FOR SAMPLE TIER 1 AND TIER 2 PROJECT

Standard Form 1442, para. 17, does not provide clearly for the submittal of separate Tier 1 and Tier 2 lump sum prices. It appears to combine the prices into a lump sum offer. Can you clarify this situation?

Answer: Please see revised Page VII - 6, Amendment 01. Lump Sum price proposal shall be denoted on the revised Page VII - 8, as amended. Please refer to revised Paragraph 3, NOTE TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

We are proposing on ZONE 1: STATE OF ARIZONA, Tier 1 and Tier 2. Are we to provide a price for the sample projects as if they are located in ZONE 1?

Answer: Yes

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Please include the wage rates for the specific county the project is located.

Answer: The appropriate Davis-Bacon wage decision for Arizona is included with both Sample Projects

It is understood that the GSA wishes to have the “Sample Projects” prices “per individual zone” in the Pricing Proposal portion of the submission(s). Are separate pricing proposal required also?

Answer: No. Please see revised Page VII - 8, Paragraph 3, NOTE TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS with this amendment incorporated with the RFP

When bidding the sample projects, are we to use the labor rates provided with sample project? Or do we estimate them per your continuation form 1442, page VII-7, item 2, which states that each sample project should be estimated with the appropriate labor rates from each zone that we wish to be considered. It appears that these are in conflict.

Answer: Yes. Use the Wage Decision for AZ provided with the sample project(s). The referenced Item 2 on page VII -7 has been revised with this amendment

IV. Regarding Sample Project Specs:

Sample project Tier 2 for US Probation Office first and second floor painting and re-carpet of offices and corridors, will there be cad drawings provided?

Answer: Yes. They have already been downloaded in FedBizOps

On the sample projects for tiers 1 and 2, there were no attached plans or measurements of the scope of work. Would plans or additional information on these sample projects be supplied later?

Answer: Yes. They have already been downloaded in FedBizOps

Shall we assume that the projects are to be completed within normal working hours or shall we consider the 70-30 format in which 30% of the work will be done during off hours. The information mentioned would be needed to determine the proper price of the sample projects.

Answer: Work hours for both projects are specified in the spec (after hours)

Are there any plans and specs available for us to look at? This is for the Price Proposal.

Answer: Yes. They have already been downloaded in FedBizOps

Page VII-8 – Tier 1 Sample Project and Tier 2 Sample Project. Please provide “Federal Courthouse Clerks Office” and “US Probation Office, 1st and 2nd Floor” Dimensions.

Answer: CAD Drawings have already been downloaded with the sample projects in FedBizOps

There were sample projects posted on fob.gov on Feb 09, 2009. Are those the ones we have to follow for the Price Proposals? Please verify.

Answer: Those are the ones that you have to price

Sample project (Tier 2) references an enclosed CAD layout and details. We could not find the enclosure/attachment.

Please send CAD layout and details. Sample project drawing preferred in .pdf format.

Answer: They have already been downloaded in FedBizOps

We need the sample project specifications and drawings, referred to on page VII-7, Item 2), for Tier-1 & Tier 2 sample bids. When will they be at www.FBO.GOV? Are we to assume the sq. footages in order to do our price estimating?

Answer: They have already been downloaded in FedBizOps

Tier 1 - On page 3 under Project Schedule it states contractor to include moving and re-install furniture however on page 4 under Execution it states furniture to be moved and replaced by the Courts. Please advise which governs.

Answer: Furniture to be moved and replaced by the Courts

Tier 2-Paragraph I.A states CAD layout and details are enclosed but there is no layout drawing attached.

Answer: The revised Tier 2 project has already been downloaded in FedBizOps with the CAD layout

WE ARE INTENDING TO BID THIS PROJECT, BUT ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING THE PLANS AND SPECS THAT ACCOMPANY THE SOLICITATION. PLEASE PROVIDE DIRECTION AS TO WHERE WE MAY LOCATE THEM.

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

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Our team just brought another question to my attention. This time it is regarding the sample project for Tier 2- (sample project # 2-0031) item item 1 enclosures A-D; items B-D are attached to the sample, however, item A (CAD Layout and details) is not attached. Was this an accidental ommision, or are we not reading the sample correctly?

Answer: The revised Tier 2 sample project with the CAD layout and detail has been downloaded in FedBizOps

I would like to confirm that these are just sample projects for our review only and not new documents that we should incorporate into our proposal package. There is some confusion on our team as to whether these sample documents do in fact change anything within the solicitation package, or that they have been posted to be viewed as samples.

Answer: A price proposal is required for the sample Tier 1 or Tier 2 project that you will be submitting a proposal for.

Please see revised Pages VII - 7 & 8, Paragraphs 2, BID/OFFER FOR SAMPLE TIER 1 AND TIER 2 PROJECT and 3, NOTE TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS incorporated in the solicitation with this amendment for information and instructions

There is no CAD drawing enclosed in the Tier 2 Sample Project.

Answer: The revised Tier 2 sample project with the CAD layout and detail has been downloaded in FedBizOps

My understanding is that the information for pricing the “sample projects” is forthcoming. Do you know when that information is going to be available? Also considering the little time left before the proposals are due, will you consider extending the due date?

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps. See IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009

When will sample projects be posted?

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

Sorry to bother you again. I am still waiting for the sample projects to be uploaded. I just wanted to make sure that I am looking in the correct place. They will be uploaded to the same page as the solicitation, correct?

Answer: Yes. They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

When will the sample projects to available to download?

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

For the sample project for the price proposal, when will the bid documents and plans be issued? Would you consider extending the bid due date if the plans and specifications are not issued out soon? We located in Hawaii and it will take a few days for our proposals to get to San Francisco.

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps. See IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009

As of this writing, the Tier 1 and Tier 2 project drawings and specifications have not been posted on the FBA.gov website.

When can we expect them to be posted so that we may begin pricing the work?

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

Page VII – 7, Continuation of Standard Form 1442 paragraph 2 Bid/Offers for sample Tier 1 and Tier 2 Projects: The sample projects specifications and drawings are linked to this solicitation and may be downloaded at FBO.GOV at a later date and time. When will the specifications and drawings be available for the 1 and 2 Tier projects?

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

Are the sample projects specifications and drawings available? If so, where at FBO.gov are they located?

Answer: Yes. They have been downloaded in FedBizOps, the same place where the solicitation is located

Please specify when the plans and specs for the sample project(s) are expected to be posted on FBO.GOV.

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

In regard to the sample projects for tier 1 and tier 2, instructions state that sample project specifications and drawings are linked to this solicitation and may be downloaded from FBO.GOV at a later time and date. When will these specs and drawings be available for download?

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

We have been unable to locate and download the Specifications and Drawings for the subject solicitation on website FBO.GOV. Can you assist me in locating this information or send me a PDF with this information attached.

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

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As stated in the solicitation, "sample projects Specification and Drawings are linked to this solicitation and may be downloaded at FBO.GOV at a later date and time". When do you anticipate these Specs. and Drawing will be available for download?

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

Regarding Tier 1 Sample Project, page VII-8, will the contractor be responsible for moving the furniture out of the room for construction and then back into the room once the project is finished?

Answer: No. Furniture to be moved by the Courts prior to and after completion of project

Regarding Tier 2 Sample Project, page VII-8, will the contractor be responsible for moving the furniture out of the room for construction and then back into the room once the project is finished?

Answer: Yes

Regarding Tier 2 Sample Project, page VII-8:

What is the type of paint preferred (latex, oil-based, etc.)?

What colors of paint are required and for what features (walls, baseboards, etc.)?

What paint finish is required (textured, smooth, etc.)?

Is the current paint oil or latex based; i.e., do we need to provide wall preparation?

What is the quality of carpeting required (berber, standard, etc.)?

Answer: The requirements for the above five items have been specified in the specs

Please provide plans & specs to provide a price for the Seed project along with the project site location.

Answer: They have been downloaded in FedBizOps

When will the drawings for the (2) sample projects be available

Answer: They have already been downloaded in FedBizOps

The Tier II sample project “U.S. Probation Office” information download from the fbo.gov website does not contain any drawings. Although square footage amount is provided in the specifications for the carpet, a drawing would facilitate a more accurate price proposal. (i.e. carpet seaming and layout drive the labor and waste factors) Will drawings or electronic files be provided and if so, will they be in the AutoCAD format?

Answer: Yes. The revised Tier 2 project complete with CAD layout have been downloaded in FedBizOps

We are assuming that the furniture to be moved is normal; desk, common file cabinets, and chairs.

Answer: The assumption is correct

V. Regarding Technical and Price Proposal requirement:

Is there a particular font size and theme that is required for the written summary?

Answer: No

We understand that the technical and price proposal are to be submitted in an envelope. Would submittal through e-mail be acceptable and be followed up by the hard copy?

Answer: Only hard copies of the Technical and Price proposal will be accepted and must be received on or prior to the Offer Receipt Date and Time of February 27, 2009 at 3PM PST, however see IMPORTANT NOTE on last page of amendment regarding Offer Receipt Date extension to March 6, 2009

Do we need to separate technical prosal for Tier 1 and Tier 2 project? In other word, do we need to submit maximum 12 pages of technical proposal for Tier 1 and another 12 pages of technical propsal for Tier 2?

Answer: Yes to both questions

If our company is bidding this work for various locations and for both tiers listed under this solicitation, are we required to submit separate proposals for each tier? ie., One proposal, price and technical for the Tier one and a proposal for Tier two, price and technical.

Answer: Yes to both questions

Para 3.03 (a), Page VII-11, Format of Technical Proposal – Is there a particular font requirement – min font size?

Answer: No

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Para 3.03 (a), Page VII-11, Content of Technical Proposal – Solicitation states that the technical proposal is limited to a maximum of 12 pages. The written summary must not exceed 9 pages and a min of three (3) reference projects are be submitted. Assuming we are to use the enclosed reference forms (ref 1-3, Page VII-15 thru 17, the Reference Projects will take 3 pages.

a) Is the written summary intended to be in narrative form for Factor I – Evidence of Local Office, Factor II – Past Performance, and Factor III – Experience?

Answer: It can be. The written summary should capture or be in addition to what needs to be provided for Factors 1, 2 and 3

b) Or is Factor II – Past Performance supposed to be addressed by providing performance evaluation questionnaires (using the form on Page VII-31 or similar) completed by an agency rep for the three (3) Reference Projects provided? If so, the questionnaires will take another 3 pages (assuming 3 reference projects) and therefore the Written Summary will be limited to 6 pages under the 12 page max. Is this the intent?

Answer: See response to question a) above. The form on Page VII - 31 is a postaward form and should NOT be used in the technical proposal

Should our proposals for Tier 1 and Tier 2 share the same envelopes and 12 page Technical Proposal or do you want separate proposals with separate Technical Proposals?

Answer: Please refer to revised Pages VII - 10 through VII -12 starting with Paragraph 3, PREPARATION & SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS incorporated in the solicitation with this amendment

If a contractor is competing for both tier 1 and tier 2 projects does that require separate pricing and technical proposals for each tier?

Answer: Yes

We did not receive the Pricing Evaluation Table, per page VII-11, 3.02. Where do we provide our direct labor coefficient, supplies and materials coefficient, equipment leasing coefficient, subcontracts coefficient, overhead and profit coefficients, for the Base & Option years?

Answer: There is no requirement to provide coefficient(s) for this solicitation

Page VII-8, No. 3 – NOTE TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS - ***please note that it states” OFFERORS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A NUMERICA AND WRITTEN PRICE PROPOSAL FOR EITHER TIER 1 OR TIER 2 OR BOTH IF SUMBITTING A PROPOSAL FOR BOTH TIERS AND THE CORRESPONDING ZONE OR ZONES FOR WHICH THE OFFER IS FOR MAY BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THE OFFER WILL BE REJECTED. Does this mean that we have to submit a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Sample project for each zone we are interested in bidding or not?

Answer: No. Page VII -8, No. 3 has been revised and incorporated in the solicitation with this amendment

Are we required to submit three References for each Tier 1 & 2, for a total of six References (pages)? Do the six pages count against the total pages, for our Technical proposal?

Answer: Yes, 12 pages maximum for Tier 1 or Tier 2 if submitting a separate proposal for either Tier

What is the total number of allowed pages (maximum) we are allowed to submit for a) Pricing Proposal and b) Technical Proposal?

Answer: There is no maximum page requirement for the Price Proposal; 12 maximum per Tier for the Technical Proposal

Can we submit a proposal for only Tier 1 or only Tier 2?

Answer: It is up to the Offeror which Tier or Tiers to submit a proposal on

For each Zone we propose on, is the a 12 page proposal per zone?, i.e. if we propose on 5 zones, we would not have enough space in a 12-page proposal to show local experience in each of the zones.

Answer: The 12 pages maximum is per Tier or Tiers NOT for each Zone of interest

If we are going to submit for both tiers do we have to submit a separate complete proposal for each tier even for the same zone? Thank you.

Answer: Yes

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Are we required to submit two separate price and technical proposals if we are bidding on both Tier 1 and Tier 2 for the same Zone? If we not, are we still limited to the 12 page limit?

Answer: Yes to both questions

Can the Table of Contents and Title Page be excluded from the 12-page limit in the Technical Proposal?

Answer: Yes. Page VII - 11, Paragraph 3.03(b) has been revised and incorporated in the solicitations with this amendment

For clarification, do the technical proposal and the price proposal combined need to be a total of 12 pages max? Or 12 pages max for technical and then another 12 pages for price?

Answer: 12 pages maximum for Technical. There is no page limitation for the Price Proposal

Please clarify that only one submission (price and technical) package is needed for each tier regardless of the number of zones selected

Answer: That is correct provided the number of copies requested in the solicitation is submitted

We are submitting proposals for both the technical and price portions of this solicitation. We are also submitting for both tiers. My question is, do we submit 2 complete and individual proposals for both tiers?

Answer: Yes

Are we allowed to turn in two separate proposals. One for Tier 1, and another for Tier 2. If so, will each proposal have the 12 page maximum?

Answer: Yes, if that is the Offeror's intent. Yes, 12 pages maximum for Tier 1 or Tier 2 if submitting a separate proposal for either Tier

Do we need to provide a minimum of 3 reference projects for each tier? 3 for tier 1 and 3 for tier 2?

Answer: Yes to both questions

In the supplementary instructions page VII-11 section 3.03 (a) Content of Technical Proposal states that the technical proposal shall consist of a written summary that addresses the Offeror's past performance.

4.02 reference project submission requirements paragraph (c) on page VII-13 notes that the Government will check the references submitted.

4.02 reference project submission requirements paragraph (b) on page VII-12 notes that the Government will contact individuals and firms the Offeror has performed work to evaluate past performance and experience.

Page VII-13 Factor 2 -Past Performance states that the following items will be evaluated - 1) Quality of Work 2) Timeliness of Performance/Delivery 3) Cooperation and Business Relations 4) Customer Satisfaction/Overall Rating.

These questions support the idea that the past performance is not a part of the written summary but instead are items to be addressed by GSA through evaluations and customer / customer rep interviews for the reference projects and other sources.

Please confirm that the Offeror is not expected to address their own past performance but rather GSA will evaluate this through the reference projects and other sources including interviews with the customers / customer reps? If so, is the Offeror to provide copies of formal evaluations from the customer for the reference projects submitted?

Answer: GSA will evaluate this through the reference projects and other sources including interviews with the customers / customer reps. Therefore, Offeror is required only to submit three completed reference forms on Pages VII - 15 through

VII - 17

If evaluations are to be submitted for the reference projects, please confirm that the evaluations will not count against the 12 page maximum limit?

Answer: Submitted evaluation forms that address past performance that are in addition to reference forms on Pages VII

- 15 through VII - 17 will count towards the 12 page limitation in the Offeror's Technical Proposal

The same questions apply to Factor 3 - Experience as it relates to the Written Summary and the reference projects. In other words, is the Offeror expected to provide additional information outside of the reference projects for the Written Summary to address this factor?

Answer: It is entirely up to the Offeror and HIGHLY encouraged

If we are a JV and going after multiple zones, can we submit 3 performance questionnaires for each zone?

Answer: 3 performance questionnaires is required per Tier NOT per Zone

When we submit our proposal, what other information is necessary? Or where would I find a checklist of items needed to ensure my bid proposal meets the prerequisites?

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Answer: Please refer to the revised Pages of Volume II incorporated in the solicitation as a result of this amendment

If a bidder wants to submit both Tier 1 and Tier 2 proposals for a particular zone, will the bidder be allowed to have more than 12 pages for the technical proposals?

Answer: Yes, 12 pages maximum for Tier 1 and 12 pages maximum for Tier 2

Can a contractor submit on both the Tier 1 and Tier 2 IDIQ Contracts? If so, should the Tier 1 and Tier 2 packages be submitted seperately?

Answer: Yes, if that is the Offeror's intent. Yes per instructions provided in the revised Volume II

The solicitation discusses submissions for Tier I and Tier II contracts – are separate submissions required for participation in each of the Tier levels?

Answer: Yes

The solicitation lists 8 Zones covered by Region 9 – are separate submissions required for each zone that we desire to compete in?

Answer: No

Volume II of II, Section 3.03 - Technical Proposal Submission Requirements, Paragraph (a) states "...A minimum of THREE reference projects shall be submitted, for Similar Work..." Section 4.02 - Reference Project Submission Requirements, Paragraph (a) states "Offerors should submit the following information on EACH contract performed within the past three years for Similar Work." Can you please clarify if you want us to submit every relevant project performed within the past three years or are we only required to provide a minimum of THREE project examples?

Answer: Three (3)

VI. Regarding Factor 1, Evidence of Local Office:

On page VII-13 of GS-09P-09-KSD-0031, 4.03 Evaluation Factors, Factor1 -evidence of local office "For the purpose of this solicitation, an office out of a private residence... is not considered to be a bona fide office." Is it possible to reconsider this part. I have been successfully ran & performed contracts like that of this solicitation is concerned with. I can re-assure you I am not a handyman pretending to be a contractor.

Answer: No

With regard to evidence of local office(s)--since the address will be cross checked against the address in the CCR database, how can I list any additional local offices in the CCR??-- I do not see any room to add additional offices.

Answer: One office can be listed on Block 14 of the Standard Form 1442 Back page and the remaining office listed in the Written Summary of the Technical Proposal

I hate to be a bother but can you tell me what would suffice as evidence of a local office or a bona fide place of business within a zone? Would a city business showing the office address be fine? Thanks again for your assistance.

Answer: A bona fide place of business is defined as a non-temporary office from which business is regularly conducted in the name of the Contractor. This location must be operational during regular business hours Monday through Friday.

Verification of bona fide place of business will be verified through Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

To clarify, in your evaluation of "evidence of local office", we would just provide you our office address that we operate out of in our proposal and the GSA will cross check to validate this.

Answer: Yes, through CCR and if it meets the definition and criteria of a bona fide place of business

For the various Zones - If we show ONE (as listed in CCR) office, does that mean we can only select one zone on the SF 1442?

Answer: If you are submitting a proposal in the Zone where your bona fide place of business (office) is located, then the answer is Yes. Multiple offices located in other Zones can be denoted in the written summary of the Technical Proposal if the intent is to submit a proposal for more than one Zone

Section 4.03 – Evaluation Factors / Factor 1 – Evidence of Local Office states, “the address provided will be cross checked against the CCR database.” In accessing the CCR website we discovered that the database does not offer the option to list location of other or “satellite” business offices. Please advise on how you wish to have this information documented or incorporated into the CCR database for verification cross check.

Answer: One office can be listed on Block 14 of the Standard Form 1442 Back page and the remaining office listed in the Written Summary of the Technical Proposal

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On the subject of limiting competition within the zones to companies that have “bona fide place of business with the zone or zones of…