Attachment_3-_Read_Me_First.pdf

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Mount Rainier National Park

55210 238th. Ave E Ashford, WA 98304

360-569-6541 phone 360-569-6549 fax

Asphalt Paving – Various Locations Mount Rainier National Park

P17PS01892

This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Quotes (RFQ) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters. Refer to the RFQ for detailed requirements.

Who can participate in this procurement?

This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19.5.

The NAICS code is 237310, Asphalt paving. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with average annual gross revenue for the past three years under $36.5million.

What is the estimated value?

In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is between $25,000 and $100,000 and is being issued using the Simplified Acquisition methods described in FAR Part 13.

Will there be a site visit?

Yes. A group site visit is scheduled for Monday, July 31, at 10:00 am. Meet at the parking area inside the White River Entrance Station off Hwy 410.

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Payment bond (FAR clause 52.228-15): 100% of awarded price.

Liability and worker’s compensation insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5).

On what basis will you select the successful quoter?

Quotes received by the Government will be evaluated using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13. NPS will select the single quote that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors. Review the instructions and list of quotation contents in Section L before submitting your quote.

What type of contract will be issued?

All work will be performed under a single firm-fixed-price purchase order subject to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements in FAR Part 22.4.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Requirements The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official U.S. Government database of entities wishing to do business with the federal government. There is NO fee to register at this site.

Prior to the solicitation closing date, all offerors must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete the online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

How may I submit my quote?

Your quote must be sent by e-mail* to: pam_griffin@nps.gov Email quotes must contain a signature. The quoter bears full responsibility for on-time delivery of the quote to the Contracting Officer; there will be no relief given for undeliverable e-mails or those not received in time.

When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your proposal is due by the date and time specified in Item 13 of the Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. If the offer due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotes (RFQ) is posted at www.FBO.gov. Prospective quoters will be required to visit this website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the contract documents; no other notifications will be sent. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

Information Concerning the Disclosure of Results This acquisition is being conducted under the procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13. After the RFQ closing date, no information regarding the identity of those submitting quotes, the number of quotes received, or the information contained in such quotes will be made available until after award except as provided by FAR 13.

How can I get more information?

Read the full Request for Quotes and related attachments first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contracting Officer at pam_griffin@nps.gov. The Contracting Officer's mailing address is Mount Rainier National Park, 55210 238th Ave E, Ashford, WA 98304.

Answers will be provided in writing to the requester (if the answer is within the RFQ already) or provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation posted at www.FBO.gov.