20250304_RFI_Response_Painting.pdf

RFI Response – Interior/Exterior Painting of Public Buildings on West Point

Kenneth Miller – PM

RFI: Interior/Exterior Painting of Public Buildings on West Point

Questions:

1. Can you confirm the due date for this opportunity?

The due sate for Bids is 11 March 2025 at 3:00pm (EST) Eastern Standard Time.

2. Also, will there be a site visit for this opportunity?

There are currently no specified locations identified for this procurement. The CLIN structure is designed to accommodate pricing requirements. Specific locations will be identified in each task order.

3. And, if possible was there a previous contract for this service, and who was or is the incumbent and what is the magnitude of the existing contract if it is the case.

The Incumbent contractor is YPC, INC.

4. Would it be possible to conduct a site visit for the above referenced solicitation?

Please advise.

There are currently no specified locations identified for this procurement. The CLIN structure is designed to accommodate pricing requirements. Specific locations will be identified in each task order.

5. Would it be possible to receive some drawings and specifications for the project?

This is a Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirements contract that establishes the general scope of work, terms, and conditions for painting services over the contract period which is a Base Year plus four (4) option year contract.

Specific drawings will generally not be provided. The detailed specifications are the TECHNICAL PROVISIONS section of the contract. Each task order will outline the precise areas to be painted and actual measurements for the line-item quantities will be taken.

6. Will you confirm if the above referenced solicitation is a new requirement or a recompete please?

This requirement is a recomplete of previous contract W911SD-18-D-0002.

7. If this is a recompete opportunity, will you kindly provide the existing contract number please?

W911SD-18-D-0002

8. Section 52.236-27, Site Visit: There is no date and time listed for a site visit.

Please advise.

This clause has been removed. There are currently no specified locations identified for this procurement. The CLIN structure is designed to accommodate pricing requirements. Specific locations will be identified in each task order.

9. The 1442 cover page lists a bid submission due date of March 7 at 5:00pm.

Section L lists a bid due date of March 11, at 3:00pm. Which date is accurate?

This information has been corrected. The Due date for bids is 11 March 2025 at 3:00 pm EST.

10. I would like to request to be provided with any drawings and/or photos that you may have in regard to this project?

This is a Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirements contract that establishes the general scope of work, terms, and conditions for painting services over the contract period which is a Base Year plus four (4) option year contract.

Specific drawings will generally not be provided. The detailed specifications are the TECHNICAL PROVISIONS section of the contract. Each task order will outline the precise areas to be painted and actual measurements for the line-item quantities will be taken.

11. Do you have a site walk scheduled in the near future?

There are currently no specified locations identified for this procurement. The CLIN structure is designed to accommodate pricing requirements. Specific locations will be identified in each task order.

12. Item 007 – For Sq Ft of window trim, will it be determined by window opening size? Only if the window, less the glass will be painted. If the window is metal, composite, or not to be painted, then just the square footage of the trim.

13. In SOW - “SC-18. SCAFFOLDING: Contractor shall provide and install all necessary scaffolding and staging to accomplish all phases of the contract work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the strength and safety and be in full compliance with the laws governing safety standards of scaffolding.” What line item should this pricing be included in? We do not see a line item specifically for scaffold or lifts. There is no additional line item for scaffolding. All scaffolding is to be provided by contractor and incorporated into your line-item pricing. Whether you decide to use ladders, scaffold, or lifts is the contractor’s choice and is incorporated into all line-item pricing.

14. Should Bid Bond amount be determined by base year pricing?

The total bid price. The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00 whichever is less.