RVKQ10MAY11 Questions Answers.pdf

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Response To Questions For

Multi-Disciplined Open-End Architect-Engineer Service Contracts For Niagara Falls Air

Reserve Station, 914 Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls, NY

RVKQ10MAY11

Question 1: Is it your intention to select two professional A&E firms and then have them compete for Task Orders on the basis of price?

Answer 1: No, the intent is to have two firms and based on performance and workload we will award Task Orders. We will not compete the firms based on price.

Question 2: You have full environmental responsibilities listed but no environmental positions listed. We have environmental scientists, an environmental engineer and an environmental clerk who handles the Rideshare and other small programs. We just completed our first ESOHCAMP assessment. Is this what you contemplate for Niagara Falls

Air Reserve Station?

Answer 2: The list of disciplines included are examples. It is anticipated that environmental disciplines will be needed to perform contract tasks. In addition to the disciplines listed, environmental engineers will also be needed to perform contract tasks.

Questions 3a through 3f: “The first paragraph mentions the following: "Disciplines that will be required to perform these services include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil and chemical engineers, geologist, hydrologist, industrial hygienist, designer, draftsperson, typist, surveyor and inspector."

Question 3a: Is this a complete list of the required disciplines?

Answer 3a: No, these are anticipated disciplines. Additional disciplines could be needed in later task orders at the contractor’s discretion.

Question 3b: Is a complete list available?

Answer 3b: No, historically each task order requires its own disciplines but the majority are the same. This is the first time then Environmental disciplines have been included.

Question 3c: Are resumes for all listed discipline/positions (i.e. Draftsperson, typist, etc) required?

Answer 3c: Per the instructions for Section D of the SF 330, only resumes for Key

Personnel listed in the Organizational Chart are required.

Question 3d: What is meant by the term 'designer' and 'inspector'? Are particular disciplines associated with 'designer' and 'inspector'?

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Answer 3d: The definitions of designer and inspector are those related to engineering and environmental disciplines consistent with conceptual plans, site plans, and environmental projects. Inspectors are those related to the same, with particular emphasis on site work and environmental inspection for compliance. Designers and inspectors are expected to have knowledge of standard engineering principles (fundamentals) and their applications in civil and environmental engineering and related disciplines, such as geology to carry out project tasks for this solicitation.

Question 3e: Will the location of the firm have an impact on the evaluation criteria?

Answer 3e: It is Criteria Factor 5 out of 8 factors and will have some impact.

Question 3f: Is a local firm preferred?

Answer 3f: No

Question 4: Do you require an SF330 for the prime consultant and a separate SF330 for each sub-consultant or one submission for the complete team with an individual Part II for each sub-consultant only?

Answer 4: One submission for the complete team with an individual Part II for each sub-consultant.

Question 5: We were looking to possibly team with some other firms on this project and I didn't know if you could provide us with a list of 100% Small Businesses in your area.

Answer 5: This information is available on the internet on the Central Contractor Registration webpage at http://www.ccr.gov/ or the Small Business Administration’s Dynamic Small

Business Search link on the same webpage address or directly at http://dsbs.sba.gov/.

http://www.ccr.gov/ http://dsbs.sba.gov/