Long-TermBridgePerformanceQ A.doc

DTFH61-07-R-00136

Amendment #3

Attachment #2

LONG-TERM BRIDGE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION: Will there be a second evaluation by the full evaluation panel?

ANSWER: When cost proposals are provided to the evaluation panel for trade-offs subsequent to their technical review, the full panel may or may not be involved. If negotiations are necessary, and a competitive range is established, the final proposal revisions may or may not be reviewed by the full panel.

QUESTION: What does the Evaluation Team see regarding Past Performance?

ANSWER: The evaluation team will see any offeror “Experience” delineated in the technical volume. The completed past Performance Questionnaires will be provided to the evaluation panel only at the time when cost proposals are also forwarded. This ensures a bias free technical evaluation.

QUESTION: If the Offeror’s team is comprised of three groups, are past Performance Questionnaires and/or experience listings necessary for each member of the team?

ANSWER: Each team member with a significant role should define their experience in the technical volume, and also provide completed Past Performance Questionnaires. This applies mainly to organizations, not necessarily to individual consultants who may be proposed as part of the team. Resumes should be sufficient to establish experience for these individuals.

QUESTION: Should the Team provide information of all members in the Technical/Management part of the proposal.

ANSWER: Yes, we want to ascertain the quality of team members, and their ability to integrate with each other to accomplish program objectives.

QUESTION: How will the use of small business effect the evaluations of the proposal?

ANSWER: We will be adding by amendment to the solicitation, an evaluation factor related to the extent of use of small, and small disadvantaged businesses. As technical and price factors become more narrow and competitive, the small business evaluation factor may increase in importance. Large businesses and universities are required by the RFP to propose small business subcontracting plans for awards in excess of $550,000. This clause is located in Section I (52.219-8, 52.219-9)

QUESTION: If the Team proposed is a combination of profit, non-profit, and academia, how do you invoice?

ANSWER: First decision is to identify Lead Team member of the procurement (Prime Contractor). Who will be awarded the contract? Invoicing would then follow the customary procedure of the Prime. See FHWA billing instructions in the RFP, Attachment 2.

QUESTION: What does it mean to be relevant under Past Performance?

ANSWER: If you believe your previous contracts are similar in scope to the current solicitation’s Statement of Work, outline this in your proposal. Discuss the relevance and similarity between the past and current efforts.

QUESTION: Will the list of attendees be published on the web?

ANSWER: Yes. No offeror objected to having the attendance published.

QUESTION: Can I have an extension on the proposal due date?

ANSWER: Yes. This amendment authorizes a new date and time for submission of proposals. Proposals will be due September 12th, at 3:00pm EST.

QUESTION: On page 10 of the solicitation under Section C – Statement of Work Task 3.1. Progress Reports, there is a requirement for quarterly reports. However, Section F.2.2 – Deliveries or Performance – mentions monthly progress reports. Which is correct?

ANSWER: Quarterly progress reports are required.

QUESTION: Are Past Performance Questionnaires part of the 75 pages limitation?

ANSWER: No

QUESTION: Will questions up to this point in the presentation be posted on the web?

ANSWER: Yes.

QUESTION: Does the required font size pertain to tables, graphics, footnotes and charts?

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION: Does the page limitation change with the removal of resumes?

ANSWER: No. The page limit is still 75 pages.

QUESTION: What is the point system regarding the evaluation criteria?

ANSWER: We do not share exact evaluation method with offerors. However, most important is Technical Approach to SOW, Overall Organization Capability and Management, and quality of Staffing.

QUESTION: Is Dr. Ghasemi’s presentation available?

ANSWER: No. The slides are not available for distribution.

QUESTION: Do all reports need to meet 508 compliance?

ANSWER: Outlined in RFP.

QUESTION: What are Technical Directives?

ANSWER: Technical Directives are generally used for IDIQ Line Items to simplify the procedure and reduce contract administration time in accomplishing contract objectives. They are issued by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, and are within the period of performance and overall dollar value of a “host” Task Order. The contractor submits a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost in response to a Government Statement of Work, and if agreed to, a TD is issued within the context of the existing task order. A formal proposal is not required.

QUESTION: Will there be at least one Amendment to the solicitation?

ANSWER: Offerors are responsible to regularly check the FedBizOpps website for amendments and announcements related to this solicitation. As of August 1, there are currently two (2) amendments to this solicitation. This document constitutes the third (3rd) amendment.