RFP_clarification_questions_ _answers.docx

1. There is a conflict in the RFP as to where the Conflict of Interest Plan should go in the proposal. Section L-11 indicates that it should be provided as Appendix B of the Technical proposal. Section L-13 states that it should be part of the cost proposal. In response to previous questions (#9 and #15) EPA only stated that the COI Plan should be “submitted with the proposal”. Please clarify “specifically” in which volume the COI Plan should be submitted, or does EPA want the plan included in both volumes? The COI Plan shall be submitted with the technical proposal. Clause L-13 has been updated.

2. Some of the answers to questions that were provided with Amendment 000002 were not reflected in the revised solicitation body also provided with Amendment 00002. For example, the answer to question 2 indicates 11 x 17 foldouts can be used for graphics, charts, etc., but this change/clarification is not reflected in the first paragraph of Section L under the Technical Proposal Instructions, page 73 of 94. The instructions state that “the Technical Proposal shall be written so as not to exceed 8.5” x 11” sized pages”. There are many other examples where the responses to questions are NOT reflected in the body of the solicitation. Are we correct to assume that the answers to questions apply even if the solicitation body was not changed to reflect the answer? Yes.

3. As a follow-up to the response for Question 11, please clarify how the financial information and indirect rates for Team Subcontractors should be provided via FedConnect. This information is considered sensitive and confidential. Team Subcontractors will be reluctant to provide this information to Prime Contractors. Team subcontractors can register for the solicitation via Fedconnect and submit their pricing under a separate cover letter. Clause L-11, Cost Proposal instructions has been updated.

4. Follow-up to Question 13 of Amendment 2, the answer stated that SCBA would be updated to remove Cascade Systems for Breathing Air, SCBAs.... Is the EPA going to amend Attachment 1 - Pricing Schedule Years 1-5? Attachment 1 has been revised and attached to the amendment.