SP4702-19-R0019_Replies_to_the_Questions_8_6_2019.pdf

SUBJ: Replies to the Questions re SP4702-19-R-0019 DLA Construction, Columbus, OH

Reference Question 1 Pg 614 Hard Copy: Proposal states 'Offerors shall submit a SINGLE

PACKAGE' to the address on in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1442. The package shall include (a) Three (3) Envelopes, Marked:

Question: The instructions run off the bottom of the page. What does the government want in each envelope and how should it be marked?

Reply: ORIGINAL - RESPONSE TO RFP SP4702-19-R-0019 PROJECT CSC-19719, M&R Building 20 for DSCC FY 19 These envelopes to contain the signed original copies of the documents listed below:

2. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT.

The original and photocopied documents to be included in the envelope identified above consist of:

a. STANDARD FORM 1442. Submit the SF 1442 issued under this solicitation, with Blocks 10 (DUNS Number) and Blocks 14 through 20 properly filled-out by the Offeror. Include acknowledgment of any and all Amendments that may have been issued, either by: (1) listing them in Block 19 of the SF 1442, or (2) including copies of the Amendment document(s) (Standard Form 30) with Blocks 8 and 15 filled in and signed, or (3) including signed acknowledgement in the form of a separate letter that includes a reference tothe solicitation and amendment numbers. NOTE:

Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of your offer.

b. OFFER GUARANTEE (BID BOND). In accordance with solicitation provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, failure to furnish a bid guarantee, in the proper form and amount, by the deadline established for submitting offers, may be cause for rejection of the offer.

c. DOCUMENTATION OF TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY.

Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15.101-2 for the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Offer. The following significant Evaluation Factors will be used as the basis for determining Technical Acceptability: Past Performance; Technical Construction Capability; and Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing.

NOTE: There is a realistic possibility that some offerors may choose to submit the same construction project as a qualifying example for both the past performance and the technical experience evaluation factors. This is not prohibited, but the supporting documentation must demonstrate that the submitted projects absolutely do comply with the specific minimal requirements, identified below, for each separate evaluation factor.

2 Pg 614, d. Offerors shall submit their proposal either as a HARDCOPY or via

E-MAIL.

Question: Would the government list the documents and volumes needed for the E-Mail submission?

Reply: E-mail submission would be the same documents as HARDCOPY. Must be e-mailed to William.Hurley@DLA.MIL Section L is instructions

3 Pg 617, 2.c Question: Would the government verify the requirement for the Third- Party Construction Observation & Material Inspector (DOT Construction Engineer Level 1 & 2)

Reply: Yes. See Section L under Factor 3 requirements

4 Site Visit When will mechanical and fire/sprinkler drawing sheets be released, mentioned at site visit?

Reply: After Preconstruction Meeting

5 Site Visit During site visit, DOT certified Construction and Material Observer was stated as not needed. Will government verify if required?

Reply: Yes. It is required.

6 Pg 617, 2.c We like to have Construction Foreman serve as certified Safety Manager, will client approve this or require/prefer a separate position?

Reply: For clarification, see last paragraph of Section M

7 General Will space be authorized for contractor to have small office trailer on site or near to site?

Reply: Yes

8 General How will outage and other access requests be processed and what are typical timelines?

Reply: One week notice is required for outage. 30 Days timeline is required for having access badging for contractor employees.

9 Sheet 2 of 16 Loading Dock - There is not electric annotated to dock doors, will electric be required?

10 Sheet 2 of 16 Loading Dock - Will gas heaters currently in place remain and if so, will they interfere with new doors?

Reply: Remove and install at new location determine by COR.

11 Sheet 4 of 16

Coded notes about fire proofing - Remove damaged fire proofing from steel beams. Are we to remove and replace along entire beam or designated section?

Reply: Only damage segment

12 Sheet 5 of 16

During the walk it was said to leave existing branch lines. Note B5 annotates to remove branch lines. Please verify.

Reply: Note B5 need to follow.

13 Sheet 6 of 16

During outages and temporary placement of appliances, will contractor be responsible for capture and disposal of waste?

14 Sheet 6 of 16

To avoid interruption of kitchen operation, what are operational hours of kitchen?

Reply. 6 AM-4 PM.

15 Sheet 7 of 16

For nursing station, will it remain operational? Be allocated swing space?

Will contactor be authorized to work reverse cycle to avoid unnecessary interruption to operations?

Reply: Remain operational. Work shall be performed during Nights and weekends

16 Sheet 8 of 16 Notes: 2 - Will government provide weather-resistant pallets?

Reply: No

17 Sheet 9 of 16

Section B9 - There is a column in place, which appears will interfere with the door. Will this be reviewed and considered pre-award or changed if needed post award?

Reply: Will be changed if needed after award.

18 Sheet 12 of 16

How will access to offices and occupied areas be granted?

Reply: Employees will be badged or coordinated through Government COR or the Contracting Officer.