RFIs_to_Paving_Solicitation_as_of_11_Jun_18.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMTION (RFI) RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION NO. W56ZTN-18-R-0002 DATED 11 JUNE 2018

SBA approval for teaming arrangements is not required. In accordance with the Partnership Agreement between SBA and the agency, the Partnership Agreement represents delegation of the SBA's 8(a) contract execution authority to other federal agencies, which includes full administrative authority to the Contracting Officer to review and approve subcontractors to the 8(a) Participant. We would draw your attention to the 8(a) firm's requirement to meet the limitations on subcontracting per 13 FR 125.6. 13 CFR 125.6(c) specifically discusses subcontracts to similarly situated entities. Because this procurement is an 8(a) competitive, the case where the prime is 8(a) and the subcontractor is a small business (no 8(a) certification), they would not be viewed as similarly situated and that subcontractor's performance would not count towards the 8(a)'s 15% self-performance requirement as outlined in the RFP. If both entities were 8(a), both of their performance would count toward the 15% requirement. Finally, because this is 8(a) competitive, we would strongly suggest that you contact your local SBA Business Opportunity Specialist for additional guidance and confirmation of what was stated.

See above response for No. 3.

Project Manager

Will the government accept an active PE license in lieu of an engineering degree?

No. Must have an Engineering Degree.

Past Performance

The RFP states “Offerors shall submit all contracts for the prime offeror and each major subcontractor.” Will the Government please provide a maximum number of projects that are to be provided?

A maximum of 10. BASIS FOR AWARD AND FACTORS/SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED updated to reflect this maximum number of 10. (See attachment)

Excel Price Sheets

Does the government want the line item pricing loaded with General Conditions, Overhead, and Profit?

Yes. Submit fully loaded line item prices.

Excel Price Sheets

Will the Government please provide the quantities that were used for each line item on the existing contract?

This information is not available. The current contract number is W56ZTN-17-D-0002. Public information pertaining to spending on this contract can be found at: https://www.usaspending.gov.

Traffic control is to be captured as part of the offeror’s proposed loaded prices in the spreadsheets. The Government cannot provide a number or percentage of task orders that will require traffic control.

The Government cannot provide a percentage of “off hours” for safety or other reasons. It will depend on the requirement when the need arises. Contractor will need to capture those expenses as part of their overhead expenses which are to be included in line item pricing. Task Orders are issued on a firm fixed price basis.

Contractor will need to incorporate those expenses as part of their function of the contract and overhead expenses if the need arises. Off-hour Emergency responses have historically been rare, averaging less than one per year.

This is a firm fixed price requirement. The Government and the contractor discuss firing schedules, military activities, etc. during the site visit and when agreeing upon an appropriate performance period. The contractor can refer to FAR 52.243-1, 52.243-4, and 52.243-5 Changes and 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions Clauses within the solicitation for additional delays.

No. Wage Determination Rates will change annually as the Option Years are exercised. Regarding adjustments to contract pricing, it depends. Reference FAR 52.222-43.

Please review the solicitation package carefully. Equipment is mentioned in several places throughout the document. Example: Technical Evaluation Approach Subfactor b: Contract Management Plan (CMP) – bullet “4” request “Equipment List” – please provide a detailed document of what is being requested in this bullet. Again, Proposal Submission Requirements, Subfactor b: Contract Management Plan (CMP) – bullet “4” Equipment. Please read carefully. It is ultimately up to the offeror to provide sufficient information and detail to enable the Government to evaluate the proposal and determine whether the planned equipment purchase plan is adequate for the requirement.

See contract clauses within the solicitation package for Changes and Changed Conditions.

See contract clauses within the solicitation package for Changes and Changed Conditions. Reference FAR 52.236-2.

Yes, more than one person is acceptable.

Yes, 30 hour OSHA Certification is required. BASIS FOR AWARD AND FACTORS/SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED updated to reflect 30 hours. (See attachment)

Yes, a dedicated Safety Officer is Required. No, the requirement cannot be met by another Key Personnel. Reference Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1.

Please note that specifications for lights, signals, poles, etc. shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Please review line items.

Please note that specifications for lights, signals, poles, etc. shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1.

Maybe both depending on the particular task order. The CLIN is requesting pricing for 100 TN.

Design will be part of the task order and purpose to alert traffic of possible obstacles.

Yes, this is a duplicate. Delete 10 17 AI

Type E

This will be part of the design/build of task order. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011.

This will be part of the design/build of task order. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011.

This will be part of the design/build of task order. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011.

This will be part of the design/build of task order. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011.

This will be part of the design/build of task order. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011.

This will be part of the design/build of task order. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011.

See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011. 0-14 Feet. Measured by Each

See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011. 15-20 Feet. Measured by Each

See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011. Measured by Each

See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011. Measured by Each

See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011.

Height will vary and it is with support base.

See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011. Pole and control wiring would be separate.

Yes, for everything.

This will be part of the design/build of task order. See Scope of Work, Specification 2.1. Shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Standard Specification for Construction and Materials Manual dated January 2011.

Yes.

Please see the revised CLIN numbers.

Maximum 10 and Minimum 5. BASIS FOR AWARD AND FACTORS/SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED updated to reflect this maximum number of 10. (See attachment)

Either is fine so long as the projects meet the RFP definition of recent and relevant. Reference page 18 of the RFP for Volume II –Factor II – Past Performance

We have not experienced any issues in the past with AMRDEC but if there are any problems, please contact via email the POC Sandra.a.anderson12.civ@mail.mil prior to the due date and time. Offerors are cautioned not to wait until the last minute to submit proposals.

License/Certificates requirement can be met by using more than one person. (Delete/Remove “per Amendment 3” language from this statement) See Attached BASIS FOR AWARD AND FACTORS/SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED updated to reflect this change.

Items 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 and 5001 state:

Yes, this is an estimated amount plus or minus for the annual bond premium amount for all offerors.

"The Government is establishing a 150 page limit on proposals. Volume IV does not count against the page limitation."

We would like to request clarification on this because it seems to include the pricing volume within this 150 page limitation. Volume III combined with Section 00010, SF1442 and addendums already exceed the 150page limit. Shouldn't Volume III be excluded from the page count as well as Volume IV?

Please also confirm that the PPQs which are returned directly to the Government are not included against this page count.

Volume I – Technical, Volume II – Past Performance and Volume III – Price. These 3 volumes has a total page limit of 150 pages. Volume IV which is your SF 1442, addendums, certification/representations, teaming, joint venture documentation (if applicable) does not count against the page limitation.

Past Performance Questionnaires that are returned directly to the Government are not included in the page count.

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