A19_Amendment_0001_Questions_Answers.pdf

DALLAS Graphics Questions/Answers

This document serves as Amendment 0001 to W91236-15-T-0030 and is posted to answer all questions submitted by Contractors to the Government. Please note that the proposal due date has not changed. Please acknowledge all Amendments in your proposal.

Q1) Will all logos be provided in digital format?

A1) A PDF of the logos will be provided to the bidders. Logos shall be provided by the bidders in the format required.

Q2) Do you have a floor plan for the area where installation will take place?

A2) Please see the attached floor plans of the facility. Exact locations for each item will be determined after award.

Q3) My photographer needs to know how many photos and subject/ subjects (would some of the images be used more than once?). Do you have a shot list?

A3) The number of photos is provided in the statement of Work-technical specifications. Images shall not be used more than once in one facility. A shot list is not provided.

Q4) location/ locations for photo shoot - do we need to hire a location scout?

A4) A photo shoot is not required for this project. Existing photos or graphics shall be used.

Q5) Would we be able to shoot Chief Keil at the same time/ location?

A5) A photo shoot is required for this project. Existing photos shall be used.

Q6) Will an art director be provided? Will props and wardrobe be provided?

A6) No art director will be provide. No wardrobe or props will be provided. No photo shoot is required. Existing photos or graphics shall be used.

Q7) We plan to provide hair, makeup and prop stylist.

A7) This is not a requirement for the project. No photo shoot is required. Existing photos or graphics shall be used.

Q8) Do you want photo bid separate or included as part of each item?

A8) Photos/Graphics shall be provided by the bidder and included in the cost for each item.

Q9) Several of the items on the bid schedule include an action photo. Will this be provided or is this a new photo to be provided by the contractor?

A9) The action photos shall be provided by the contractor.

Q10) ID Tag 21A: CHAIN OF COMMAND IS ONLY 14 LETTERS…What is the additional copy to make up 31 letters?

A10) **Response refers to action 20A, as there is no item 21A** The copy shall read US MEPS

CHAIN OF COMMAND DALLAS, TEXAS

Q11) If GSA Contractors will be given preference, please clarify how this preference will be weighed or measurable?

A11) GSA Contractors are NOT given preference. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns.

Q12) Will companies unable to attend the site visit be offered digital photos of the locations requiring specific graphic layout? The purpose of this would be for the visual creation of Mock- Up images, as well as pre-bidding information to provide the buyer the most competitive bid offer.

A12) No.

Q13) After reviewing of the SOW documents, I noticed the submittal requirements are different from previous bid requests for this type of work. In the past, an additional document (see attached) Source Selection Process was part of the bid criteria. This ensured that all bidders were fully qualified, understood the project, and had the design and manufacturing capabilities to satisfactorily complete the scope of work. It also enables you, the purchaser to evaluate the offering companies and their bids prior to making an award. The way this RFP is currently written, does not allow for an even playing field. It appears (in the Statement of Work, Section II. Request for Quote Selection Process, 1.1 Overview, and 1.2 Basis of Award) to say to you will award to the lowest bidder. Please include the Source Selection Process document to justify fair selection criteria and Basis of Award (1.1, II Request for Quote Selection Process) as an amendment to this RFP. Please amend selection criteria from awarding the lowest price only to base the selection criteria not only on price, but the “Offeror’s” quality, past performance, technical approach, and quality assurance standards of their “Offer”. Please amend to include the Source Selection Process or clarify the justification the lowest price award.

A13) The Contracting Officer may use broad discretion in which method is used in any procurement. The method we have selected given the commerciality of the requirement is in keeping with commercial practices allowed in the FAR, Part 12, Commercial Items. The solicitation will not be amended, please refer to the solicitation as worded for further guidance.

Q14) Will this Solicitation be Amended to satisfy the Set Aside requirement of a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern, instead of Total Small Business? If not, please justify why this cannot be Set Aside for SDVOSBC?

A14) No.

Q15) ID Tag 1&2: Are these to be dye cut vinyl footprints & installed randomly on the 9’x20 wall as sets? or are you asking for a 9’x20’ wall graphic that contains 21 sets of random foot prints as the design on it?

A15) Provide dye cut vinyl footprints & installed randomly on the floor as sets

Q16) ID Tag 3: What is the size of the MEPCOM logo? Are the letters to be cut from ¼” aluminum?

A16) Provide the MEPCOM Logo in 30" diameter. Lettering shall be 1/4" thick, 8” high three dimensional letters with a brushed satin aluminum or flat black finish.

Q17) ID Tag 13, 14, 15: What is the letter material and thickness?

A17) Provide 8"-9" high metal lettering with a 1/4" thickness

Q18) What will the process be for selecting graphic images/ photos?

A18) The awardee will provide selections/options for each graphic item. The Users will review the submittal for approval.

Q19) What type of walls are in the facility in Dallas? Are they prefab panels?

A19) For bidding purposes, assume standard construction of dry wall walls with prefab window storefronts where walls of windows are present on the interior of the facility. Awardee will be permitted a site visit before actual install to verify the wall construction.