4. Q&A for Solicitation RFP W50SLF-22-R-0001 (12-Apr-2022).pdf

Questions and Answers Related To:

MABE152003 UPGRADE BUILDING COMPLEX, HILO

Solicitation W50SLF-22-R-0001

Dated 27‐Mar‐2022

Q1: Please confirm if the original bid bond with wet signatures needs to be mailed to the Kapolei office.

A1: A copy of bid bond will suffice when submitting your bid response electronically. We require bid bond with submission of proposal. The bid bond is due on the date as stated on the SF1442 block 13. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101‐4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements. An Original Bid Bond with wet signatures mailed to the Kapolei office is not required.

Q2: The RFI deadline is 03/22/2022 which is prior to the scheduled pre‐proposal conference/site visit on 03/25/2022. Will there be another RFI deadline after the pre‐proposal conference/site visit?

A2: If you have RFI’s you’d like me to address at Pre‐Proposal Conference/Site Visit, they are due 3/22/2022. For Solicitation RFP, please reference SECTION 00100, 3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS, 3.3 The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth day prior to solicitation closing with those offers deemed compliant and/or in the competitive range after closing. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to closing and will be posted not later than two working days prior to closing. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

For Questions 3 & 4 below. Volume 2, Part 2 deals with Past/Present Performance Information and correlates with Exhibit A and Exhibit C. Volume 2, Part 1, Subfactor 1, Experience and Capability correlates with Exhibit B and D. Exhibit B and D are not required if your key construction personnel are already part of your organization, i.e. Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager (on site) and Safety Manager. Refer to pgs. 106‐ 107, Section 01000, paragraph 35 of RFP, for the minimum qualification requirements for key personnel. You would need to provide Exhibit B and D only in the event the intended person is not part of the offeror’s organization at the time the proposal is submitted.

Q3: Are key personnel references required for Volume 2, Part 2 if the Prime Contractor is not relying on key personnel experience for Subfactor 1 – Experience and Capability?

A3: If you do not have relevant past performance and are using experience of key personnel, predecessor companies or subcontractors to obtain this, ensure you clearly state this in the proposal. To be considered, Subcontractor must complete a consent form – Exhibit B.

Q4: Are key personnel references required for Volume 2, Part 2 for the resumes that are submitted in Part 1?

A4: No if your key personnel are part of your organization, however please refer to section

2.5.3.9. and 2.5.3.10 on pages 21 and 22 of solicitation if it applies.

2.5.3.9. Offerors lacking relevant present/past performance experience may submit information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement if such information is relevant to this acquisition.

Such information shall, as a minimum, include:

Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Subcontractor and/or Key Personnel Complete Address Telephone, Fax Number and email address Brief synopsis of the experience‐ A resume may be submitted for "Key Personnel" Describe relevancy to this project

2.5.3.10 Provide three (3) references, for each Predecessor Company, Subcontractor or Key Personnel.

Clearly identify the contractor/individual for whom the reference information concerns.

Q5: Will you please confirm that the Mechanical and Architectural drawings included as Attachment #s 10 and 11 supersede the same‐named drawing pages in attachment #2 and those revised in Addendum #1?

A5: Yes, the Mechanical and Architectural drawings included as Attachment #s 10 and 11 supersede the same‐named drawing pages in attachment #2 and those revised in Addendum #1

Q6: Will the Contractor or 291st CBCS be responsible moving any furniture/office equipment out of the rooms that require scope of work to be done for this project.

A6: The 291st CBCS is responsible in moving any furniture/office equipment out of the rooms that require work to be done and back into the rooms when the work is complete.

Dated 12‐Apr‐2022

Q7. Scope of Work refers to Design‐Build project, contractor, and processes. Please confirm that solicitation W50SLF22R0001 is a Design Bid Build project.

A7. Confirm project is Design Bid Build. Contract to follow requirements listed in the project plans and specifications, especially in regards to submittals.

Q8. Please confirm that Structural and Electrical Drawings dated 1/26/2018 are to be used for bidding purposes. (This is a follow‐up from the Pre‐Bid meeting)

A8. Confirm Structural and Electrical drawings dated 01/26/2018 are to be used. A Code and Criteria Review (CCR) was completed on 01/28/2022. This CCR impacted the Architectural and Mechanical drawings. The updated drawings for these are included in the solicitation as well as a narrative of changes.

Q9. Are the Key Personnel: Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Safety Manager all required to be at the site during the entire duration of construction phase of the project.

A9. Either the Project Manager or Site Superintendent are required to be onsite. In addition, the Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager are to be onsite.

Q10: Is there a designated laydown area?

A10: See attached KTR Laydown Area.xlsx

Q11: Is there a designated swing space?

A11: See Phase of Work outlined below‐

1. Phase of Work

a. Contractor to complete the work requirements of B703, Commander Office, to the extent possible where this office can be utilized as Swing Space for the Commander for the remainder of the project. This office has a working split AC system that can be utilized during the Swing Space period.

b. Contractor to complete the work requirements of B701 to the extent possible where B701 can be utilized as Swing Space for personnel for the remainder of the project. B701 has a working split AC system that can be utilized during the Swing Space period.

c. Coordination can be made when completing work at the Swing Space areas defined above.

2. Contractor is advised on General Requirements Section 01000, section 33. TIME EXTENSION FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER. Rainy weather in Hilo is a standard occurrence. Time extension for weather impacts are to be justified.