MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR NERO.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Administration Division Field Acquisition Office 346 Marine Forces Drive

Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

Market Research Questionnaire

Staff Parking Spaces Northeast Regional Office Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is conducting market research in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. The service is for the provision of Staff Parking Spaces. The Staff Parking Spaces will be provided at the Northeast Regional Office (hereinafter referred to as NERO) located Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The physical address is 200 Chestnut St, Floor 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106.

The contract year shall consist of one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years, for renewal.

The NAICS Code is 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages) with the size standard of $47 million.

A draft copy of the Statement of Work is attached to this market research questionnaire. Additional details are forthcoming in the solicitation. A Government solicitation document to provide Staff Parking Spaces is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement.

The information gathered from the market research will be vital in the formation and set aside status of the solicitation. The information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for the information requested nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for Parking Lots and Garages) is 812930, which sets the small business size standard at $47 million (below $47 million in gross revenues is considered small, above $47 million in gross revenues is considered large).

Based on this standard, what is your business size, small or large?

Small Other than Small

2. Can your firm provide the service as either a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?

Prime Subcontractor

3. Is your business/employee certified to practice in Pennsylvania?

Yes No

4. If you are a small business, what level of subcontracting, if any, would your firm utilize?

Services (except construction) require at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. Small businesses shall comply with FAR 52.219-14.

5. Which type of form does your business use to report earned income on the individual performing the services?

W2 1099

6. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program.

8(a) Program HUBZone Certified Business Women-Owned Small Business Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

7. Please indicate any General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number(s) your firm has been awarded in association with the aforementioned services and their respective expiration date(s).

FSS number(s): ____________________ Expiration date(s): ______________________

8. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices for future contract years (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equaling a total of five years)? Please indicate the maximum number of years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year only

9. **The FAR requires the following insurances policies in accordance to FAR 28.307-2 Liability:

Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: no less than $100,000;

General Liability: no less than $500,000 per occurrence;

Automobile Liability: at least $200,000 per person, Bodily Injury: $500,000 per occurrence;

Property Damage: $20,000 per occurrence.

Are these rates and requirements consistent with regulatory requirements in Pennsylvania?

Yes No If no, what are the standard rates per insurance?

10. **Are privacy provisions/clauses “customarily” included in solicitations of this type of requirement?

11. **Are Staffing Parking Spaces services “customarily available” in accordance to FAR 52.225-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) in commercial practice/marketplace?

12. **Are Staffing Parking Spaces services “customarily available” in accordance to FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (Apr 1984) and FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) in commercial practice/marketplace?

13. **Are “Staffing Parking Spaces” available in commercial marketplace?

14. Does your firm have access to the internet to download solicitation materials?

15. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a proposal resulting from this solicitation?

7 days 10 days 15 days 30 days

16. Is your company registered in System for Award Management (SAM)?

Yes No _______________________DUNS

All potential offerors are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.212-4 Commercial Items, paragraph (t) SAM. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be completed at https://www.sam.gov.

17. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your firm to begin providing services to the institution?

Please note that all individuals providing services at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 30 calendar days or longer to complete.

Calendar days

18. Has your organization previous provided Staff Parking Spaces for prisons?

19. Which of the following best describes your organization?

Non-Profit Faith-Based Corporation LLC https://www.sam.gov/

20. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your completed market research questionnaire via email at llwheeler@bop.gov on or before Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 3 p.m. Central Time (CT). Please feel free to contact me at (202) 598-6050 if you have any questions.

Sincerely, LaQueta Wheeler

LaQueta Wheeler, Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Institution Field Acquisition Office 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through Sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the pre-solicitation notices, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition.

mailto:llwheeler@bop.gov

Introduction

NERO BUREAU OF PRISONS

STATEMENT OF WORK

PARKING SERVICES

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Northeast Regional Office, Philadelphia, PA, intends to make an award to a single responsible entity for the provision of Parking Garage/Parking Lot Services.

The purpose of the contract is to obtain 85 parking spaces for the use of the US Department of

Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Northeast Regional Office, US Custom House, 200

Chestnut Street, 7 th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to provide the services described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified.

1) The contractor shall provide 24 hour, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, (24/7 /365) access to 85 parking spaces to be utilized by the Northeast Regional Office (NERO). For which 14 of the 85 spaces shall be designated and marked reserved for Bureau of Prisons GOV use only.

2) The contractor shall provide a safe and secure environment for all staff utilizing the parking facility. The contractor is to provide 24/7 /365 access to the parking area with security. The contractor shall provide customary protection for all staff and their vehicles parked in the parking facility. Parking structure shall have security patrols and crime deterrent mechanisms in place.

3) The parking area must be located within "reasonable walking distance" of the Northeast Regional Office located at 200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Reasonable walking distance has been determined to be less than 0.2 miles from the facility.

4) The contractor shall provide paved parking for all vehicles and be of sufficient size to accommodate Sedans and SUV sized vehicles. All parking areas shall be illuminated as provided by the standard of the industry (minimum four candlelight power). The entire parking area will be maintained by the contractor. It is expected the parking area will be maintained as clean, safe and ADA Compliant. It is expected that the contracted parking facility will meet or exceed all Local, State and Federal Regulations as related to the particular type of parking facility. Driveways, entrances, and walkways will be cleared of snow and ice to allow vehicles and pedestrians to travel safely.

5) Should the parking area be controlled by gates, doors, attendants, etc. ease of access into and out of the area must be accomplished by staff 24/7 /365. To this end, if "key cards" or "access cards" are required to enter the facility, 85 cards will be provided at no additional cost. Cards that are physically present but are no longer working will be replaced at no cost to the BOP. Up to 24 access cards per year that are reported as lost will be deactivated and replaced at no cost to the BOP. Additional lost cards will be replaced at a maximum fee of no more than $25.00 per card. If cards become inactive, the contractor must provide access to parking location while the access card is being reactivated or replaced.

6) Non-reserved parking is acceptable, but the contractor must always provide sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the contracted quantity.

Performance Period The Contractor shall begin the work required under this SOW commencing with the effective date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, currently anticipated to begin October 2023, and shall provide the required services until the date of contract expiration. The Government anticipates awarding a Base plus Four (4) Option Years Firm-Fixed Priced Contract.

Payment

1) Prices: Offers shall be firm-fixed-price per space, per year. Invoices will be paid monthly in arrears.

2) Invoices: Invoices will be processed in accordance with the guidance provided above. The Contractor must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) for payment purposes and invoices submission.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

1) Performance management. The COR will monitor and review contractor's performance to ensure terms and conditions are met. Methodologies to monitor performance shall include but may not be limited to inspection and customer feedback.

2) Site visits. Inspection via periodic site visits by the COR will verify that the parking facilities meet the terms and conditions of the Contract.

Other

1) If a single vendor does not have the total number of spaces available, bids may be accepted from multiple vendors until the quantity required is reached. A single vendor is preferred in bid selection.

2) The criteria used for bid selection will be:

a. Price;

b. Distance from US Custom House, 200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

c. Preference for availability of parking spaces from a single lot or vendor.