Questions and Answers W911S7-24-B-0005.pdf

W911S7-24-B-0005

Asphalt IDIQ

Questions and Answers

1. Does the Contractor have to start work on each issued delivery order in 10 days?

A1. Contractor will be given a period of performance (PoP) for every DO issued. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to manage their workload and meet the timeline outlined in the PoP. SEE FAR 52.249-10 DEFAULT (Fixed-Price Construction)

2. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside contract with a size standard of $45M correct?

A2. Yes. Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS 237310 with a size standard of $45 million. See Solicitation page 1 block 10 item 2.

3. Are the quantities that are bid in the contract in anyway guaranteed or are they just an estimate based entirely on funding?

A3. The quantities in the contract are an estimate.

4. Per the contract clause stating that a contractor wouldn’t be required to fulfill a delivery order of $500.00 or less, does that mean a delivery order as small as

$501.00 would have to be fulfilled?

A4. Yes. SEE FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations. However please respond within 3 days of order if the Contractor wishes not to accept an order under the minimum order threshold.

5. Will all excess material that is produced during the Excavation Cleanse item still be required to be hauled off post since the dumps are closed?

A5. Yes.

6. Is the contractor financially responsible for all costs for employee training required to work on Fort Leonard Wood, (OPSEC Training, Anti-Terrorism, IWatch, Access Passes, etc.)?

A6. Yes.

7. Are all traffic control costs as indicated in the solicitation (traffic signage, barricades, flaggers, pilot cars, etc.) incidental?

A7. Yes.

8. From the wording in the Solicitation “The magnitude of this effort is between

$30,000,000.00 and $40,000,000.00,” is that an estimated quantity based on funding or a guaranteed amount?

A8. Estimated IAW FAR 36.204 as supplemented by DFARS 236.204, the magnitude is listed in a range.

9. Sealed bids + (1) copy must be submitted by the required bid date and time of

10:00 AM on September 4, 2024. Does that mean no electronic bids are allowed?

A9. No electronic bids.

10. Are all Mobilization expenses incidental?

A10. Yes.

11. Is the Contractor responsible for all expenses that are encountered when material is delayed getting on to the base with back ups at the gate?

A11. Yes. The contractor is responsible for getting access to the installation and work sites in a timely manner. At no time will the government be responsible for materials lost, labor charges, mobilization/remobilization, etc., when there are excessive backups at the entry points to the installation. The contractor should always plan for some type of delay into their daily schedules especially at entry points.

12. Is the Contractor responsible for all expenses that are encountered when parking lots have to be blocked off?

A12. Yes.

13. Is the Contractor responsible for all expenses that are encountered when work is not allowed to proceed when vehicles, training equipment, etc. are not moved even though there has been a two week notice put out?

A13. No. SEE FAR 52.249-10 DEFAULT (Fixed-Price Construction) All matters shall be addressed with the Contracting Officer and the COR. The Contracting Officer will make a determination how to proceed. All work schedules shall be during normal working hours unless an alternate schedule is agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

14. Will additional workdays be considered if the Contractor is delayed by a dig permit, training conflicts, and/or road closures not being allowed?

A14. No. SEE FAR 52.249-10 DEFAULT (Fixed-Price Construction) All matters shall be addressed with the Contracting Officer and the COR. The Contracting Officer will make a determination how to proceed. All work schedules shall be during normal working hours unless an alternate schedule is agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

15. Will the price adjustment listed in Section 01 11 00 19 be added to option years three and four on the same task items that it is listed for on the base bid year and option year one and two?

A15. Yes.

16. Will Task orders still have the total workdays based on the total dollar amount of the task order?

A16. Yes.

17. What were the average expenditures/magnitude per year on the prior IDIQ contract?

A17. The total obligated amounts vary; the followings are obligated amounts per year on the current contract:

- Base Year: $ 2,221,427.14

- Option Year 1: $ 4,793,853.30

- Option Year 2 (to 1 Aug 2024): $ 910,443.15

18. What was the contract award # of the prior IDIQ contract?

A18. The current IDIQ contract is W911S7-21-D-0007.