Question_HC102815T0062.docx

Solicitation HC1028-15T-0062

Question 1: It seems that there is a tremendous amount of electrical work included with the request under NAICS code 337214. Is the furniture vendor responsible for all of the electrical work required on this request?

Government Response: Yes, the Furniture vendor is responsible for the electrical work IAW the PWS; however, that portion can be subcontracted.

Question 2: We have some manufacturing partners on that contract which are classified as large business. May we include their products in our response to this solicitation?

Government Response: The NAICS Code is changed to 337215. Still remains a 100% small business set-aside.

Question 3: The task chairs specifications is calling out a 25" back width, would you accept a quote for a chair with a 19" back width?

Government Response: No Question 4: I see that this is 100% small business set aside. TPC is a small business and would be the contractor and responsible party. Do you interpret 100% small business set aside, to mean both TPC and our furniture manufacturer must be small businesses?

Government Repsonse: yes, this is a 100% small business set-aside.

Question 5: Is there an opportunity for a follow-up site visit at this time?

Government Response: Not at this time.

Question 6: Beginning on page 10, point 6.2.3.1, item i. states "other covers shall include rails tiles or tool bars" and we find no reference to these in the typical. Do you want tool rails and tools included and, if so, please provide a description.

Government Response: Please delete requirement, slat wall not required for Semi-Private Office. Completely remove line “i” in section 6.2.3.1 of the PWS.

Question 7: On page Page 12 point 6.2.4.1 States "All office furniture shall be hardwood veneer" and point 6.2.4.2 States "Provide wood laminate on top surface and paper backer on under side." Which rule should we follow?

Government Response: Answer: Private Office furniture shall be hardwood veneer with the exception of the work surfaces which may be wood laminate.

Question 8: On page 14, point 6.2.6.1, item d. States"Prefinished metal supports legs with locking casters." May we offer a leg with a combination glide and caster as an alternative? The use of this leg will simplify reconfiguration, be more durable and is a much cleaner aesthetic. The performance is at least equal to locking casters.

Government Response: Answer: Yes, a combination glide and caster will be acceptable.

Question 9: The Pricing Spreadsheet line item #37 states 130 double tier coat lockers, the floor plan shows 126 and the specification calls out for 104. Would you please clarify the correct amount needed?

Government Response: Please provide 126 dual tier lockers units (total of 252 half size lockers) for Ogden.

Question 10: The Pricing Spreadsheet for line item #1 states to 'remove and store existing workstations' but the plan notes to 'remove and dispose of the existing furniture'. Would you clarify this please?

Government Response: Vendor is responsible to remove and dispose of the existing furniture.

Question 11: Can we get an AutoCad drawing of the space to be furnished at Bldg. 857 Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex.

Government Response: Yes, AutoCAD drawing are available. Please submit a request for AutoCAD drawing to Contract Specialist (Megan Acord).

Question 12: Please help us understand your position for small business participation. If your position is to use 100% small business set aside, you may want to consider the use of NAICS Code 337214 instead of 337215. Attached is the NMR Class Waiver list from the SBA Website.

Furniture Frames, Wood Furniture Parts, Finished Metal Furniture Parts, Finished Plastics

Which I understand to be lockers and systems furniture that must be assembled/installed in the field. Filing cabinets, desks and seating that ship fully assembled would be from a small business manufacturer utilizing 337215. If I am mistaking in this interpretation of the attached, please clarify which items must be from a small business manufacturer.

Government Response: IAW the solicitation HC1028-15-T-0062, the NAICS code 337215 and the SBA waiver of the non-manufacturer rule, not all of the products are covered on the non-manufacturer waiver list under this NAICS code. This solicitation is 100% small business set aside.

Question 13: Is it possible to secure a list of site visit attendees from both locations?

Government Response: Office Envrionments, Norris Designs, AI Corporate Interiors, ABS Office Interior Designs, Wright Line-Eaton.

Question 14: We are interested in bidding on the DECC furniture opportunity. Although we responded to the RFI, we only became aware of the opportunity being posted on Friday of last week. As such, we are working to secure electrical support that has proper base knowledge, but we will not have this in place for the walk thru this week. We feel that the electrical portion is critical to the walkthrough and respectfully request a secondary visit date so that Kimberly and our electrical partner can walk the site.

Government Response: Not at this time.

Question 15: Will you be willing to take bids only on certain items for the project?

Government Response: All items shall be quoted.

Question 16: Do you have a date when the Q&A will be posted from the site visit? We missed the deadline, and need to see the other questions before we are 100% sure we can submit. Will you be posting the sign in sheets from each location as well?

Government Response: Please see Question 13.

Questions are now closed. No additional questions will be addressed.