W911YN17R0003_Solicitation_QA_10-16-17.docx

W911YN-17-R-0003

Solicitation Questions and Answers

Q1. Please advise if the Project Manager is required to be on site ‘full-time’ for the duration of the project.

A1. There is no written requirement found that requires the Project Manager to be on site at all times.

Q2. Please advise if the Site Superintendent is required to be on site ‘full-time’ for the duration of the project.

A2. The superintendent is required to be on site at all times when work is taking place and shall have full authority to act for the Contractor.

Q3. Please advise if the Quality Control Manager is required to be on site ‘full-time’ for the duration of the project.

A3. There is no written requirement found that specifically requires the QC Manager to be on site at all times. The Contractor shall adhere to Section 01 40 00 “Quality Requirements” and any and all quality requirements of the contract documents.

Q4. Please advise if the Safety Manager is required to be on site ‘full-time’ for the duration of the project.

A4. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor’s safety program and Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO cannot be the QC Manager or Superintendent.

Q5. Will there be a signage schedule issued for room identification signs and dimensional letters, reference Spec Section 101419 & 101423.13?

A5. Specification section 101419 will no longer apply as FLANG has requested that no signage be applied to building exterior. Signage schedule for interior room identification will follow Architect’s room finish legend, confirm approval with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Q6. Standard Form 1442 (Block 13, Item B) indicates that an offer guarantee is required. Please provide the requirements of the offer guarantee and advise where it is to be included within the proposal.

A6. Please see 52.228-1 “Bid Guarantee”, and include with Volume 1 documents.

Q7. The requirements for Subfactor 1 “Experience and Capability” include the stipulation that resumes or experience cut sheets be limited to (2) pages each and that these pages are not part of the page count. Please advise the page limit for this Subfactor exclusive of the resumes or experience cut sheets that may be provided.

A7. There is no stated page limit.

Q8. Is there a means by which projects that may demonstrate experience with SCIF building on behalf of Government agencies, but that are also subject to Non-Disclosure Agreement(s), be considered in evaluation of the requested proposal?

A8. An offeror will need to provide sufficient information that allows for a meaningful evaluation to establish technical experience and capability are acceptable as described in the solicitation. Information provided needs to be verifiable.

Q9. Please clarify the number of projects to be submitted in Volume 2, Part 2, Exhibit A, Performance Relevancy Questionnaire. In Section 2.5.3.4, it states 3-5 projects, but on Exhibit A, Performance Relevancy Questionnaire, it states no more than 3 projects.

A9. Section 00120 paragraph 2.5.3.4 should read, “Prepare not more than three (3) of these documents.”

Q10. In Section 00120, 1.1 of the solicitation, please provide clarification on how the proposal will be evaluated: lowest price, technically acceptable or best value, technically acceptable?

A10. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). LPTA is in the “Best Value Continuum”, (see FAR Subpart 15.101).

Q11. Section 00110 –Proposal Content -Is there a page limit for Volume 1?

A11. There is no page limit.

Q12. Section 2.1.1 – Volume 2, Part 1 – Technical Capability Proposal -Is there a page limit for Subfactor 3 - Quality Control?

A12. There is no stated page limit.

Q13. Section 2.1.1 – Volume 2, Part 2 – Past/Present Performance Information -Is there a page limit for Past Performance information?

A13. There is no stated page limit.

Q14. Page 13, 2.5.2.2 – Subfactor 1 Experience & Capability -Can you please explain “experience cut sheets”?

A14. This should be taken to mean any sheet with experience and capability information for individuals that is not in standard resume format. There is no particular format required, but limit to two pages for each key individual.

Q15. Key Personnel Descriptions, page 24, Paragraph 36 -Are all 4 Key Personnel required to be onsite at all times?

A15. See answers to questions 1 through 4.

Q16. Section 00110, paragraph 2.5.2.1. reads, “Volume 2 Part 1 is comprised of four (4) subfactors”, however there are only three subfactors listed. Please clarify.

A16. Paragraph 2.5.2.1 should read, “three (3) subfactors”.

Q17. The solicitation advertisement lists a requirement for Limitations on Subcontracting which seems like a high percentage of self-performance by the Prime Contractor due to the specialized construction on this project. Please confirm that the Prime Contractor will be required to perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract excluding materials.

A17. Confirmed. Clause 52.219-14—Limitations on Subcontracting, is prescribed at FAR Subpart 19.508(e) for construction if any portion of the requirement is to be set aside or reserved for small businesses and the contract amount is expected to exceed $150,000. The Contracting Officer is neither afforded the ability to determine to exclude the clause nor to reduce the percentage at (c)(3) for general construction.

Q18. 1. Project Manual sheet 22 42 23 – 3 narrative specifies an acrylic shower floor basin. Project Manual sheet 9 30 13 – 3 narrative specifies a porcelain tile shower floor. Plan sheet P-601 Schedule for fixture P-6A (shower) has no specification for the shower floors. Please clarify requirement for shower floors.

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Q19. Specification Section 22 13 43 Paragraph 2.8.B states that all pumping station interior discharge piping and fittings in the wet well, above ground piping, fittings and valves from the wet well and piping to the pumping station underground discharge into the PVC force main shown in the drawings, shall be constructed entirely of 2-inch, Schedule 40, Type 316 stainless steel piping and fittings. Drawing C-505 Section A-A indicates that the piping below ground is Schedule 80 PVC. Please clarify.

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Q20. Specification Section 01 40 00, Quality Requirements, outlines the quality aspects for the project. However, there is no specific requirement for a Quality Control Manager, part-time or full time or serving in a dual role. However, Section 010000, Paragraph 36. states that one of the key personnel is a Quality Control Manager. In Section 00100 it requires that a resume be submitted for the Quality Control Manager.

Regarding the above, is a full-time on-site Quality Control Manager required? Also, can the superintendent serve a dual role also serving as the Quality Control Manager?

A20. See also answers to Q2 and Q3. There is a requirement for a QC Manager, however there is no written stipulation the QC Manager be on site full time. It is up to the offeror to provide the required information in Volume 2 Part 1 Subfactor 1 to address Experience and Capability of the key construction personnel who meet the minimum qualifications stated, as well as sufficiently address Subfactor 2, Quality Control, providing a narrative that demonstrates that the QC staff, with lines of authority, is adequate to meet the contract’s requirements, etc. If QC Manager and Superintendent are proposed to be the same individual, the proposal needs to address and must clearly demonstrate the individual will be able to satisfactorily perform all duties and Quality Control will be adequate in order to be rated technically acceptable by the government.