Responses_to_RFI_Submissions_7.20.2018.pdf

RFI Submissions for HQ0034-18-R-0149; Pentagon Memorial Lighting Repair

Q#1 RFP Page RFP Section/ Paragraph

Question Answer

0001 N/A

N/A

Bid Date- 1. We understand the time importance on this project, however we do not feel the given time frame for proposal submissions is enough to provide a complete and adequate bid and are requesting a bid date extension as well as an extended RFI submission cut-off date.

This amendment will extend the proposal due date to to July 27, 2018 at 12PM ET.

Amendment 02 extended the RFI submission date to July 10, 2018 at 2PM ET.

0002 N/A

Request for additional photos- Could we please have photos of the conduits coming in to the pump room

Pictures attached.

0003 N/A

Request for additional photos- Could we please have photos of the interiors of the existing panel boards.

Pictures attached.

0004 11 2.2.6 Project Manager Requirements- 4.

The project manager position in the RFP indicates the position requires a degreed electrical engineer with 10 years’ experience. Will a project manager with ten (10) years’ experience functioning in a PM role in managing design-build projects, and successfully managed three projects comparable in complexity and magnitude within the last 10 years, who has over 10 years in the electrical trade (or a licensed electrician) be acceptable in lieu of having an electrical engineering degreed person?

Due to the high visibility and sensitive nature of the project, the government will not allow for substituting qualification requirements for the Project Manager. The Project Manager shall possess qualifications as required in the solicitation.

0005 N/A N/A If a team proposes a Joint Venture, is it acceptable to submit a letter of intent to establish the Joint Venture upon selection?

The joint venture must be established by the time of proposal submission.

0006 6 2.0 Would the government provide copies of original arechitectural concept plans and all existing plans to contractors if requested?

As-builts of both the Pentagon Memorial site and the South Parking Lot will be provided. As-builts are more accurate.

0007 6 2.1 Are current CAD drawing plans available for review by contractors? If so, how and when can the contractors review them?

CAD drawings will be officially transmitted via AMRDEC SAFE.

Contact POC to obtain documents.

0008 6 2.1 Are as Built drawings available for parking lot? Can the contractor view existing drawing plans for the parking lot site? If so, where and when can the contractor view them?

All drawings will be officially transmitted via AMRDEC SAFE.

Contact POC to obtain documents.

0009 10 2.1.6 Would the government provide landscaping and structural requirements?

The landscaping requirements are as follows, all Plants shall be protected and in the event of damage the plants shall be replaced, in kind, in terms of both species and maturity. The Contractor shall review and meet all local code requirements as well as the UFC and the WHS Building Code.

0010 17 L3.3.3

The project manager qualifications in the RFP indicates the position requires a degreed electrical engineer with 10 years’ experience.

Will a project manager with ten (10) years’ experience functioning in a PM role in managing design-build projects, and successfully managed three projects comparable in complexity and magnitude within the last 10 years, who has over 10 years in the electrical trade (or a licensed electrician) be acceptable in lieu of having an electrical engineering degreed person, since an electrical engineer with those qualifications is already required to be on the team?

Due to the high visibility and sensitive nature of the project, the government will not allow for substituting qualification requirements for the Project Manager. The Project Manager shall possess qualifications as required in the solicitation.

0011 19 L4.2

Would it be acceptable to show fountain and memorial experience performed within the last 10 years of the date of the solicitation?

Since the primary concern is lighting associated with key element of the

Memorial, monument, and fountain projects are not as common as electrical lighting and distribution projects.

Pentagon Memorial, the fountain and memorial experience must include electrical lighting and associated power distribution work.

0012 17 L3.3.3

Is it acceptable for the Electrical Engineer (EE)/Electrical Designer to be a subcontractor to the Prime?

It is acceptable for the Electrical Engineer (EE) to be a subcontractor to the prime, as long as the EE meets the qualification requirements of the solicitation.