READ_ME_FIRST_140P8321Q0056.pdf

Solicitation (RFQ) no. 140P8321Q0056 – READ ME FIRST Re-Roof Visitor Center at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO)

For this solicitation, please substitute the words “quote” and “Quoter” for “offer” and “Offeror.”

1. This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Quotes (RFQ) package and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective offerors. Refer to the complete solicitation package for detailed requirements, which consists of the following documents:

This READ ME FIRST document SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award form that include the Terms/Provision Attachment A Scope of Work Attachment B Drawings Attachment C Wage Determinations ID20210012 (Department of Labor (DOL) Davis-Bacon (DB) Wage Rates)

2. Who can participate in this procurement?

This project is being solicited and will be awarded as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.502-2. The NAICS code is 238160, “Roofing Contractors” with an associated small business size standard of $16.5 million average annual gross receipts for the past three years.

3. What is the estimated value?

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is between $100,000 and $250,000. This magnitude is set by law and is not the government estimate.

4. What type of contract will be issued?

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

5. Will there be a pre-proposal site visit?

Yes. An organized pre-quote site visit is scheduled for all interested parties on Tuesday, August 24th at 2:30pm (MS). This site visit information is provided in Section L part of the SF-1442 form that includes the Terms/Provisions-Clauses.

6. Project Period of Performance. The government will award the contract in Mid to late September 2021. The pre-construction meeting and submittal processes will occur soon thereafter; we anticipate issuing the Notice to Proceed (NTP) by approximately October 15, 2021 and completed in its entirety in 90 calendar days.

7. What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

NO Bid bond (FAR clause 52.228-1): 20% of offered price.

NO Performance bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) YES Payment bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) See Section H.5 YES Insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5) Contractors unfamiliar with Government contracts and bonds may find it useful to read Part 28 of the

FAR (https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52). Contractors should also be familiar with the U.S.

Treasury listing of approved sureties, information can be located at https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570.htm

Solicitation (RFQ) no. 140P8321Q0056 – READ ME FIRST Re-Roof Visitor Center at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO)

8. 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 https://SAM.gov. Quoter shall have a SAM.gov registration status of “active” upon submission of quote in order to be considered eligible for award.

9. Where and how do I submit my quote?

Quotes shall be submitted by email to Nadine_Joe@nps.gov. It is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure quote submitted is fully received.

10. When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in Item 13 of the Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. Refer to FAR clause 52.215-1. If the quote due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment. NOTE: The time zone in Block 13 is Pacific.

11. How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

Prospective Quoters will be required to visit the BetaSAM website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the solicitation documents; no other notifications will be sent. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. It is the responsibility of the offerors to monitor the BetaSAM website to download all amendments and attachments which may also be issued against the solicitation prior to the solicitation’s closing date. The website address for BetaSAM is https://beta.sam.gov/content/home. Once at the home page, click on “Contract Opportunities.” Type in the solicitation number 140P8321Q0056 into the field for “Search Contract Opportunities” then hit the “enter” key on your keyboard. The solicitation n page should open. If you have trouble, contact the Contracting Officer by email or phone.

12. Where can I find the specifications? Where can I find the SF-1442 (Solicitation/Offer/Award form for construction, alteration, or repair) and SF30 (amendment) documents?

The official electronic solicitation, issued as a as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be posted in BetaSAM which replaced the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps). The website address for BetaSAM is https://beta.sam.gov/content/home. Once at the home page, click on “Contract Opportunities.” Type in the solicitation number 140P8321Q0056 into the field for “Search Contract Opportunities” then hit the “enter” key on your keyboard. The solicitation page should open. If you have trouble, contact the Contracting Officer by email or phone.

It is the responsibility of the offerors to monitor the BetaSAM website to download all amendments and attachments which may also be issued against the solicitation prior to the solicitation’s closing date.

13. How can I get more information?

Read the full Request for Quotes package first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contracting Officer at Nadine_Joe@nps.gov.

To ensure Quoters' questions are adequately addressed and appropriate action taken prior to submission of quote, questions must be received no later than FIVE calendar days prior to the solicitation response date (the date that quotes are due) shown in the latest amendment. Questions and/or comments received after this time may or may not be addressed prior to the solicitation closing date. Note: Amendment(s) to the solicitation answering any questions relative to these documents will be timely posted at the BetaSAM website (https://beta.sam.gov/content/home).