Pre Proposal Conference -Site Visit information 2020 09 02.docx

GSA New England Region

September 8, 2020 TO: All Prospective Offerors Subject: PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO 47PB0020R0027 DESIGN BUILD FOR REPLACMENT OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT JAMES C. CLEVELAND FEDERAL BUILDING & WAREN B. RUDMAN FEDERAL COURTHOUSE, CONCORD, NH

Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference:

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020 Time: 11:00AM EST Link: meet.google.com/jgd-gepu-rdd Conference:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic it is imperative to be on time as there will be multiple sessions schedule for that date.

Pre-Proposal /On SiteVisit:

Location: James C. Cleveland Federal Building and Warren B. Rudman Federal Courthouse 53 Pleasant Streets, Concord NH 03331 Date: September 14, 2020 and September 16, 2020.

Time: Monday 9/14/2020 Wednesday 9/16/2020

1. 8am 1. 8am

2. 10am 2. 10am

3. 12pm 3. 12pm

4. 2pm 4. 2pm Offerors should notify Carolyn Weekes at carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov , of the names of the persons who will attend the Pre-Proposal Site Visit and the preferred session. Notification should be made at least two working days prior to the scheduled Site Visit, if possible.

Attendance at this on site visit is vital to the preparation of a competitive, cost effective, and accurate proposal in accordance with the technical and price requirements. It will enable the contractor to become acquainted with the areas which require special attention. Contractors are reminded to dress appropriately.

The Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be conducted via teleconference on Monday, Thursday 10, 2020 at 11:00AM. It will provide an opportunity to discuss and clarify the solicitation provisions. It is important to note nothing said or represented at the site visit will automatically modify the solicitation requirements unless followed by a written amendment.

Contractors are required to wear face coverings when gaining access to and working within GSA-controlled facilities. Exceptions may apply for reasons such as impracticality, health or other bases, and shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. Face coverings will not be provided to contractors by the Government. Contractors should maintain social distancing measures when practicable. Individuals may be required to lower their face coverings if requested when passing through security checkpoints.

Contractors will have to enter through the Cleveland Federal Building Entrance. They will be screened by FPS at the door. GSA Representative will meet Contractors there and escort them through the buildings. The Rudman Federal Courthouse is closed to the public and no one will be allowed to enter through their main entrance. Also no pictures are allowed to be taken in the courthouse.

The offeror shall confirm with the GSA representative onsite where and when photographs are permissible

After the Pre-proposal Site visit interested Contractors are requested to submit ALL questions in writing to Carolyn Weekes, Contracting Specialist, at carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov and the Contracting Officer, Michele Valenza at michele.valenza@gsa.gov within two (2) business days after the date of the Pre-Proposal Conference in order to facilitate preparation of responses. Each question should clearly specify the Section, Page and Paragraph, to which it refers. Answers to questions will be published in FBO in timely fashion.

Sincerely, Michele Valenza Contracting Officer Acquisition Management, Capital Construction Division Public Buildings Service U.S. General Services Administration Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02222 www.gsa.gov image1.png