Attachment 36 - MATOC_Contractor Questions and Answers_FINAL.pdf

SOLICITATION# W9124920R0020

CONTRACTOR SUBMITTED QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT PROVIDED

ANSWERS

SOLICITATION#: W9124920R0020

This document captures all questions submitted through August 12, 2020

1a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Know what the total capacity of this Ft Gordon MATOC is. I see the TO range is 25k-5M but what is the total pool size? Also how many contractors are to be awarded the MATOC?

1b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Total Capacity for the Fort Gordon MATOC is $25 Million shared among 3-5 Contractors.

2a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Clarification as to if this job is a single phase or 2 phase submission

2b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

This is a single phase submission.

3a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

The solicitation is being procured under NAICS code 236220, however, the cover letter provided for the PPQ request states the NAICS code is 541990. Please confirm that the proper NAICS code for this project is 236220.

3b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

This was addressed under Amendment# 0002 for Solicitation# W9124920R0020 and with the updated Attachment# 17. Please see Beta Sam for the updated Attachment.

4a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

The PPQ’s for our (Contractor) past projects were completed for projects over 3 years ago.

These are also available in CPARS and CCASS. The solicitation states that the PPQ’s must be submitted directly to you from the appropriate project personnel. May we send you the already completed PPQ’s already signed and dated by the appropriate personnel as some of them are no longer at the bases where the work was performed?

4b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

No. Please follow the instructions as outline within the Solicitation accordingly.

5a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Would you extend the past performance requirements to 7 years instead of the 6 years currently in the solicitation?

5b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

We will not amend the past performance requirements.

6a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Is the seed project for this bid package the “Renovate and Expand Bldg. 29608 and is Bldg.

29608” a real physical building at Fort Gordon now presently? The Solicitation (sic) also says that the “seed project is real and will be issued with the awarded of the contract.”

6b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The seed project is a real project that is the basis of award for the MATOC and will be the first task order awarded.

7a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

There is mention of a “mock” and /or consecotual design/ build in the documents. Does that have something to do with the As Built Drawings in the documents (sic) for Chapel 300 Fort Bragg N.

C. or is it the other way around. The Fort Bragg documents are the seed and the 29608 is the mock up and /or conceptual design/ build?

7b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Renovate and Expand Bldg. 29608 is the seed project for Fort Gordon. The conceptual drawings in the solicitation represent the Seed project and the as-builts were provided to supplement the design as a reference.

8a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Page

Section

Vendor Question

1.

115 or 127

Paragraph F

“Electronic submissions via email as COPIES only may be accepted.” By this statement is the government indicating that they will accept all four (4) of the “copies” via email, or that the emailed version will stand as One (1) of the four (4) required copies?

8b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Government is explaining that the contractor shall provide one (1) emailed version of the respective copy and mail the 4 copies IAW the Solicitation by the closing date.

9a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Can you please confirm whether we will be allow to take photograph at the walk thought on

Wednesday?

9b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

This was addressed at the Site Visit held on August 5, 2020. Contractors were able to take pictures during the Site Visit.

10a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

In light of the unreliability of hand delivery services related to Covid 19 and the risk of complications getting thru the gate and late delivery, and so we have adequate time to take in to account getting information from subs that have response times slowed due to Covid 19, please confirm you can postpone the due date two weeks to Aug 28.

10b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Please see the Amendment notes for the closing date of the solicitation.

11a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Per Section L, A. 1., we are to mail or deliver the physical proposal unless there are restrictions to Fort Gordon due to COVID-19. Are you aware of any restrictions at this time? We will plan to submit via FedEx, but would we be notified if restrictions are enacted prior to the submission deadline? We are happy to email our proposal either in addition to or instead of the physical copy, we just need to understand your requirements.

11b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

respective copy and mail the 4 copies IAW the Solicitation by the closing date. There are currently NO restrictions that would preclude authorized delivery services from accessing the base at this time.

12a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Regarding Paragraph 5, Program Management, can the Government please clarify the role of the

Quality Control Inspector, as well as define the minimum qualifications?

12b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Paragraph 5 will be amended to reference Specification 01 45 00.00 10, paragraph 3.4.3 for qualifications of the Quality Control Inspector (s).

13a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

13a-1. Will there be a new potable water line connection required?

13a-2. Will there be a new fire line connection required?

13a-3. Will there be a new Sanitary Sewer connection required?

13a-4. Will there be any designated parking (handicap or regular) in front of Chapel?

13a-5. Will the sidewalk between the Chapel and Building 29607 (gym #4) be replaced or will that area be grassed?

13a-6. Will the existing ADA ramp leading to the parking lot be replaced with curb and gutter as shown on sheet EC 101?

13a-7. Will a new meter, meter box and backflow preventer be required as shown on sheet CU 101?

13a-8. The existing sign and light pole that is in the front of the Chapel will need to be moved to allow for the sewer installation. Will there be a pay item for this?

13a-9. The permanent grassing detail shows Ds3 with permanent vegetation, we would propose this to be Ds4 with sodding.

13b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

13b-1: New potable water line connection is not required per the solicitation documents.

13b-2: New fire line connection will be required per the solicitation documents.

13b-3: Existing Sanitary Sewer connection will be modified per the solicitation documents.

13b-4: Designated parking (handicap or regular) is not be required.

13b-5: A sidewalk is required between the Chapel and Building 29607 (gym #4).

13b-6: Existing ADA ramp leading to the existing parking lot will be replaced with curb and gutter.

13b-7: A new meter, meter box and backflow preventer will be required.

13b-8: All work associated with the sewer installation is a project cost.

13b-9: Ds4 with sodding is an acceptable alternative.

14a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

14a-1. Due to the COVID 19 issues and the possibility that the virus could be spread through the binders and CDs submitted to you & your Team – will the Army allow us to e-mail in electronic documents?? This will also allow us to get the best sub prices as most subs do not put out their best price until 30 minutes before the bid is due.

14a-2. The Past Performance Questionnaire is for another project (W91249-20-R-0016) and different NAISC code – could you please re-issue a corrected PPQ for us to send out and give us an additional 10 days for our clients to fill out & submit. Most of our past clients are working from home & it is taking much longer to get PPQs filled out.

14a-3. The 30 page limit for the technical proposal is not feasible with the requirement to submit a Design Quality Control Plan with all of the A&E team’s resumes. Could we include the DQC in the Appendix and/or increase the page limits??

14b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

14b-1: The Government is explaining that the contractor shall provide one (1) emailed version of the respective copy and mail the 4 copies IAW the Solicitation by the closing date.

14b-2: SEE QUESTION AND ANSWER 3a AND 3b FOR ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION.

14c-3: The 30 page limit for the technical proposal which includes the Design Quality Control

Plan (DQCP) will not be amended. The DQCP will not be allowed as an Appendix.

15a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

15a-1. Is hydro-static testing information available to allow Contractors equal ability to estimate the proposed fire sprinkler system. This information is critical to be able to establish an accurate estimate. If unavailable does the Government want the Contractor to consider that there is adequate water pressure and volume to support the proposed fire sprinkler system?

15a-2. There seems to be a discrepancy between the finish schedule on sheet I-700 and the First Floor Finish Plan sheet I 701. The finish schedule identifies ceramic tile (CT) to be installed in several areas when sheet I 701 identifies carpet. Please confirm floor finishes for these areas.

15b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

15b-1: During the development of the conceptual plans, the water pressure was adequate, however the Contractor is responsible to validate the adequacy of the water pressure.

15b-2: The solicitation will be amended to provide the correct floor finishes.

16a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Please see the below questions for the above referenced project in regards to Building

26908 (Good Shepherd Chapel):

16a-1. What is the replacement value of the facility?

16a-2. If current scope of work is greater than 50% replacement value, will project follow mandated requirement to bring building up to current code?

16a-3. Are there any historic preservation requirements for the building?

16a-4. Is it expected that the new sprinkler system be concealed or is exposed piping acceptable?

16a-5. If ATFP requirements dictate that the existing windows need replacing, will a waiver be provided to allow the existing windows to remain?

16a-6. Is there adequate water pressure at this site for the sprinkler system or will a pump be needed?

16a-7. Will mold and mildew be addressed for removal?

16a-8. Will the rotting wood in the existing building be addressed for removal and replacement?

16a-9. Are all the windows in the existing building to be replaced?

16a-10. Is AUD responsible for providing domestic water, fire water, and sanitary sewer to 5’ outside the building?

16a-11. Who will be responsible for paying AUD’s cost?

16a-12. Is the existing chill water stub-ins to be replaced to 5’ outside the building or reused?

16a-13. Is the HTWS&R piping stub-ins to be replaced to 5’ outside the building or reused?

16a-14. Can wire mold be used for exposed piping to devices in the existing building?

16a-15. Can the Bid Due Date be extended a minimum of 14 days to allow proper proposal preparation?

16b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

16b-1: The replacement value is $3 Million for Building 26908 (Good Shepherd Chapel).

16b-2: The project does not exceed the 50% replacement value, and therefore, is exempt from the mandated requirements.

16b-3: Historic preservation requirements are captured by the solicitation documents.

16b-4: A concealed sprinkler system is preferred.

16b-5: There will be no ATFP waivers provided or pursued.

16b-6: During the development of the conceptual plans, the water pressure was adequate, however the Contractor is responsible to validate the adequacy of the water pressure.

16b-7: Mold and mildew within the Seed project scope of work will be remediated. There has been no mold and mildew identified within the project scope to date.

16b-8: Rotten wood within the Seed project scope of work will be repaired. There has been no rotten wood identified within the project scope to date.

16b-9: The windows not referenced in the scope of work are not required to be replaced.

16b-10: The project is responsible for providing domestic water, fire water, and sanitary sewer to

5’ outside the building in coordination with Augusta Utility Department (AUD) per the solicitation.

16b-11: The project is responsible for Augusta Utility Department’s (AUD) cost.

16b-12: The intent is that the existing chill water stub-ins be reused.

16b-13: The intent is that the HTWS&R piping stub-ins be reused.

16b-14: Wire mold is acceptable for the existing building where it cannot be concealed.

16b-15: Please see the Amendment notes for the closing date of the Solicitation.

17a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Confirm due date for proposals.

17b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Please the Amendment notes for the closing date of the Solicitation.

18a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

The Schedule B CLIN line items show design and construction to be 420 days. The Attach 20

(Attachment+20-+CH50091-2P+Renovate++Expand+Bldg-29608+SOW+Rev1) states the design shall be 130 days and the construction shall be 455 days for a total design and construction time of 585 days after NTP- Pls advise??

18b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The design and construction total is estimated at 585 days.

19a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

19a-1. Dwgs CU101 & 102. & Design Analysis - Please confirm the 8” DI fire main is to be included in this seed project. If so, what is the depth of the two tapping points?

Can the street be closed for a week to allow for an open cut? We overheard someone say this fire water main may be over 12’ deep. Please confirm its depth if we are to include this new line.

19a-2. Dwg CU101 and Design Analysis – States we should be including two additional fire hydrants. Please confirm these hydrants are to be placed on the new fire water line.

19a-3. Spec 00 10 00 Please confirm the COR will be able to receive the CAD files of the design documents.

19a-4. Dwg S101 note 7, references an existing Geotech report. Please provide, otherwise for this bidding exercise, we can only assume the soils are acceptable for a

2,500-psi design.

19a-5. Spec 00 01 00 Please confirm there is not a phasing plan that the interior demo can start when the addition starts, and occupancy is the not phased either.

19a-6. Dwg AD101 Who will be responsible for removing and replacing the pews for the abatement and new floor covering? Is there an area nearby for the storage for the pews? Will they require a conditioned space for storage? Who will be responsible for removing, storing, and replacing the furniture and personal items in the existing building?

19a-7. Dwg A101, note 1, will the interior CMU need to be toothed inside at the filled in windows or just the exterior brick veneer?

19a-8. Dwg LS101- state DOR shall provide a fire suppression system design to supplement these drawings for new and existing facilities. Please confirm a sprinkler system is required, even if local building code may not require this facility to be protected. If still required, please address the following questions:

19a-8a. Acceptable to provided exposed piping in the chapel area?

19a-8b. Is the insulation on the roof in the existing fellowship area or at the ceilings? Needed to determine if the system in the wood truss area will need to be a dry system or not.

19a-8c. Will the basement area need to be protected?

19a-8d. Will the attic storage area be utilized as storage after the building is renovated? Concerned if this area can be upgraded to meet code.

19a-8e. Where will the fire riser and backflow preventor be located, possibly add a room in the storage room or in the outside corner of the comm room? The most economical approach would be to add a room in the addition next to the mechanical room, say a 5’ wide room w/ a double door.

19a-8f. Are we to assume adequate water pressure and flow is obtainable to where a water pump will not be required?

19a-9. Dwg A103, note 54, scope of work to repair steeple. The only thing stated is lighting protection is required for the entire building structure, but this is shown on A201 for us to provide LP on the building. Is there additional work required on the steeple?

19a-10. Dwg A101 Does the folding partition running north/south stack against the south wall and the first partition running east/west from the south is to be in two sections w/ the short section stacking on the east side? Should walls be provided to protect the stacked sections as well? Should these partitions have an STC rating of say

35?

19a-11. Spec 00 01 00 Seed Project

19a-11a. Please confirm whether funds are presently available for the seed project

19a-11b. Please confirm the DOR and team will need to meet with the end user to review the provided design documents to review the needs and intent of the project.

19a-11c. Please confirm the contractors will have the choice as to which design firm to team with on future design build projects utilizing the strengths of different firms who may be more qualified depending on the type of future projects.

19a-12. Dwg I-700 / I701 is showing the existing nave and chancel to have new ceramic tile flooring, match existing, I think carpet is existing. Carpet tile is a typical floor covering in these areas in lieu of hard tile. Please advise.

19a-13. Spec 23 00 00 Code typically requires a drinking fountain unless a bottle water station is going to be provided. Please confirm the drinking fountain is not required.

19a-14. LEED / Green Globe - Please confirm actual certification to or for a

“Green Energy, LEED, or Green Globe” is not required.

19a-15. How many awards does the government anticipate making?

19a-16. What is the anticipated date of award for the contract?

19a-17. Are awardees required to bid every RFP?

19a-18. Are there any consequences to not bidding selective RTOPs?

19a-19. Is this a follow-on contract? If so, please provide the name of the incumbent contractors, and the number of task orders and aggregate amounts awarded each of the years on the predecessor contract.

19a-20. We have the following questions regarding the Program volume:

19a-20a. Please confirm the total shared contract value for all awardees is $125M.

19a-20b. Please confirm that anticipated volume per year is $25M total.

19a-20c. If the annual volume is not utilized, will it be available for a subsequent year?

19a-20d. Is there a possibility that the annual shared volume could exceed $25M in any given year?

19a-21. In the solicitation, Section B- Supplies or Services and Prices-pages 3-5 of

19a-21a. Are we required to submit this form?

19a-21b. The CLINS here do not match the CLINS on Attachment 21, “Attachment

1 Task Order Pricing Schedule”. Please clarify.

19a-22. Solicitation, Section C, paragraph 1. Purpose and Scope indicates “TOs will vary in size ranging from $2,000.00 to approximately $5,000,000.00 with most anticipated to be between $25,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.” Solicitation, Section H.13 indicates “Task orders will typically range from $25,000 to $3,000,000.”

19a-22a. Please clarify which is the typical range for task orders.

19a-23. Solicitation, Section C, paragraph 1. Purpose and Scope indicates: “The

Contractor shall have an office located within 150-mile radius to Fort Gordon, Georgia.”

19a-23a. Will the government allow 30-45 days from contract award to meet this requirement?

19a-23b. At what time does the contractor have to meet this requirement?

19a-23c. Will a functional office in the FG Industrial District meet this requirement and, if so, how soon with the Government provide the awardee with the DPW license required for the laydown areas to establish this construction office?

19a-24. Solicitation, Section C, paragraph 5.2, Project Manager. States “The

Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination and shall be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this contract.”

19a-24a. This requirement seems more typical of the Program Manager. Our project managers are the central point of contact for all work under their task orders- please clarify.

19a-24b. Does the Government define the Program Manager position title to be the

“Project Manager” – and this is who is required to be available within 2 hours to meet on-site with Government personnel?

19a-24c. Is the Program Manager also a Key Personnel / Key Management

Personnel (i.e., to be included in Tab B, Subfactor 2 Program Management)

19a-25. Solicitation, Section C, paragraph 5, Program Management states “Key personnel are defined as; Project Manager (PM), Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO), Project Superintendent (PS), Quality Control Manager (QCM), Quality Control

Inspector(s) (QCI) and are employees of the prime contractor.” Further position descriptions are provided for the PM, PS, QCM, and SSHO.

19a-25a. Please provide position description for the QCI

19a-26. Solicitation, Section C, paragraph 1, Contractor Laydown

19a-26a. Will all successful offerors be provided the DPW license required for the laydown areas in the Fort Gordon Industrial District?

19a-26b. How soon after award will this be provided?

19a-26c. We would like to set up a fully operational construction trailer office in the FG Industrial District, and we wish to confirm this will meet the requirement for the

150 mile radius?

19a-27. Solicitation, Section G.2 CONTRACTOR’S CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

19a-27a. Please clarify what is meant by/required for “Responsible Office”?

19a-28. Solicitation, Section H.15 (f) states “Bonding is required to cover the entire length of the task order, to include the warranty period”

19a-28a. Please confirm performance and payment bonds for each task order must run the duration of the construction period as well as the 1-year warranty period. This is atypical and will have added cost associated with the extended bond period.

Section J Attachments

19a-29. It appears documents Attachment 25- CH50091-2P Attachment 5a

Conceptual Design Analysis (pdf) and Attachment 26- CH50091-2P Attachment 5a

Design Analysis (word doc) are the same document- please confirm.

19a-30. Section L- will the government consider allowing use of DOD SAFE exchange or other similar secure portal for electronic only proposal submittal?

19a-31. Section L, paragraph 3.c table. There is no number in the requirement for

IV Price Proposal Original Hard Copies. Please provide.

19a-32. Section L, Volume II, Tab B: Subfactor 2- Program Management, paragraph (c) states: “ The key program management shall include the key personnel proposed and their resumes, job qualifications, certifications, etc.”

19a-32a. Does the government want us to include design team individual resumes here? Or is it acceptable to include design team resumes under Tab C- Subfactor 3-

MATOC Design-Build, and cross-reference to them?

19a-33. Section L, Volume II, Tab B: Subfactor 2- Program Management, paragraph (d) states: “Job qualifications associated with each key non-design labor category should be submitted to demonstrate the skills considered necessary. Job qualifications shall include applicable work experience (list of major projects/contracts, including brief scope, magnitude, and duty), education, and license/certification.

Additionally, key personnel information shall be submitted to show offeror clearly understands all tasks specified.”

19a-33a. Does the government want position descriptions here? Or resumes? Or both?

19a-33b. Please define what is intended by “each key non-design labor category.” Is this for personnel construction management personnel? Please confirm this excludes any trade personnel.

19a-34. The 30-page limit for Technical Capability- Evaluation Factor 1 is not sufficient to include resumes for Program/ Seed Project / Design members, as well as all other requirements. Specifically, additional space is required to properly address the

Project-Specific Design Quality Control Plan and Comprehensive Draft Plan (Tab C

Subfactor 3).

19a-34a. Please consider allowing either additional pages. The DQCP alone can run

30 pages.

19a-35. Tab C: Subfactor 3- MATOC DESIGN-BUILD, states “Provide detailed, project specific design quality control plan and submit a comprehensive draft plan that includes design.”

19a-35a. Please define what is required/meant by “a comprehensive draft plan”

19a-35b. Does “comprehensive draft plan” refer to the project specific Design

Quality Control Plan? Or something else?

19a-36. Vol II, Tab E- Evaluation Factor 2- Experience: refers to “Solicitation

Attachment 7 (Experience Overview Sheet) and Attachment 8 (Experience Information

Sheet)”

19a-36a. Is Attachment 23 entitled “Attachment 3 Experience Overview Sheet” what we should use for the above-referenced “attachment 7 experience overview sheet”

19a-36b. Experience Overview Sheet -Do we have to use this specific form, or can we incorporate it into our word document accordingly (i.e., all pertinent information)?

19a-36c. Is Attachment 24 entitled “Attachment 4 Experience Information Sheet”

What we should use for the above-referenced “attachment 8 Experience Information

Sheet”?

19a-36d. Experience Information Sheet -Do we have to use this specific form, or can we incorporate it into our word document accordingly (i.e., all pertinent information)? The document states “limit size to two pages” – please confirm we can use up to 2 pages for each project.

19a-36e. If we are to provide the Experience overview sheet (1 page) and up to 10 project-specific experience information sheets (10 at 2 pages each), please allow 21 pages for this section.

19a-37. Vol II, Tab E- Evaluation Factor 2- Experience (a) (i) refers to “ten (10)

MATOC-based projects”:

19a-37a. Please define what is meant by “MATOC-based projects?

19a-37b. Are projects not performed under an IDIQ contract acceptable?

19a-38. Vol II, Tab E- Evaluation Factor 2- Experience (b)(iv) Environmental

Work

19a-38a. Please define what the government means by “environmental work”

19a-39. Volume III- Past Performance Proposal is limited to 10 pages, and asks for

(a) description of our past performance on programs or projects similar in nature, (b) past performance references and the documentation format indicated for the 10 projects identified in attachments 7 and 8, and (c) Tab B Matrix of Past Performance

19a-39a. 10 pages is insufficient to meet the government’s request for all required information. Please consider increasing to 20 pages.

19a-39b. Is Attachment 18 entitled “Attachment 2 Specific Relevant Contracts

Sheet” intended to be used to meet this requirement? If so, this attachment is 4 pages long, and cannot be used and still meet the current page restriction.

19a-40. Is Attachment 24- CH50091-2P Attachment 4 Experience Information the document referred to in the RFP Section L as “attachment 8”?

19a-41. Is Attachment 23- CH50091-2P Attachment 3 Experience Overview the document referred to in the RFP Section L as “attachment 7”?

19a-42. Does the government want experience or Past Performance for the design firm?

19a-43. Attachment 18 - Specific Relevant Contract Reference Sheets – we cannot find a reference to this form in the solicitation.

19a-43a. please clarify where we are to provide this form (i.e., which criteria in

Section L)?

19a-43b. Can we modify the form, e.g., expand to add information?

19a-43c. Can we delete the 1st page on each project, it is the same information and instructional purposed only?

19a-43d. Can we elect to incorporate the items required, without using this exact form?

19a-44. Section J, Attachment 17 - Past Performance Cover Letter and Assessment

Questionnaire

19a-44a. The cover letter has a due date of 31 July 2020 for PPQs. Please confirm

PPQs can be received up to the due date of the solicitation.

19a-44b. We are requesting clarification on relevant project experience and what is meant by “ten (10) MATOC-based projects”. The answer may impact our selection of projects and PPQs, therefore we request a minimum bid due date extension of 14 days after receipt of governments Q&A on this in order to be able to ensure adequate response to our PPQs. This has been particularly burdensome and difficult since many of our government clients are impacted by COVID and not in the office.

19a-44c. Can we have our clients submit previously completed PPQs to the government, if they include more detailed past performance evaluation, and use a different form (e.g., NAVFA/USACE PPQ).

19a-44d. Several of our federal clients have indicated they are not allowed to complete a PPQ when a CPARs has been done for a project. Will the government allow us to identify the PPQs where a CPARS is available, and accept that in lieu of the PPQ.

19a-45. Price Volume:

19a-45a. Please confirm, Attachment 22-CH50091-2P Attachment 2 Proposal

Format is what we use to submit our seed project pricing, along with Attachment 21-

CH50091-2P Attachment 1 Task Order Price Schedule.

19b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

19b-1. The 8” DI fire main is to be included per the solicitation. The depth is to be confirmed during the design. The street can be closed with the proper coordination.

19b-2. The intent is that the fire hydrants will be placed on the new fire water line, however the design will confirm placement.

19b-3. CAD files will be made available after award.

19b-4. Assume soils are acceptable for a 2500 psi design.

19b-5. Phasing plan is not required as building will not be occupied during design and construction.

19b-6. The Contractor is responsible for removing and replacing the pews. There is no

Government provided storage area for the pews. There is no requirement for storage, however any provision of storage is a Contractor responsibility. The Contractor will not be responsible for storage and removal of personal items.

19b-7. The Government will not define the means and method associated with Dwg A101, note

1.

19b-8. The assumption is that a fire suppression system is required, however the DOR will be responsible to interpret and validate code requirements.

19b-8a. Concealed piping is preferable however DOR recommendation will be evaluated.

19b-8b. Refer to the provided as-built drawings.

19b-8c. The requirements associated with the fire sprinkler system shall be validated and determined by the DOR.

19b-8d. Assume attic storage will still be utilized after the building is renovated.

19b-8e. The requirements associated with the fire sprinkler system shall be validated and determined by the DOR.

19b-8f. During the development of the conceptual plans, the water pressure was adequate, however the Contractor is responsible to validate the adequacy of the water pressure.

19b-9. Repair to steeple only entails the requirement for lightning protection per Drawing A103, Note 54.

19b-10. STC rating to be determined by the DOR.

19b-11. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-11a. Funds are available.

19b-11b. No, the solicitation meets the needs and intent of the project. All meetings will be post award requirements.

19b-11c. Paragraph 37.2 of the MATOC requirements outlines the design team requirements.

19b-12. The solicitation will be amended to provide the correct floor finishes.

19b-13. This requirement is to be determined by the DOR.

19b-14. The solicitation documents will be amended to remove the requirement for LEED documentation in its entirety.

19b-15. The Government is expecting to make 3-5 awards.

19b-16. The anticipated award is September 2020.

19b-17. Referring to potential task orders after award of IDIQ, selected IDIQ contract vehicle holders are not required to bid every RFP.

19b-18. Referring to potential task orders after award of IDIQ, selected IDIQ contract vehicle holders are not required to bid every RFP.

19b-19. Yes, this is a follow on contract. The previous contractors were EJS Contracting

Incorporated, Paul S. Akins Company, and Onopa services LLC. The Government awarded roughly 33 task orders during the life of the contract.

19b-20. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-20a. MATOC program value is $25 Million shared among the 3-5 contractors over the 5 year ordering period.

19b-20b. MATOC program value is $25 Million shared among the 3-5 contractors over the 5 year ordering period.

19b-20c. No

19b-20d. No

19b-21. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-21a. You are required to fill out and include pages 2 through 5 of the Solicitation and acknowledge all Amendments posted to Beta Sam on page 2 as part of your Proposal

19b-21b. The CLINS in the Solicitation are for Technical Analysis and for structure of the First

Task Order. Attachment 21 is part of the normal Task Order procedures. You are required to fill out both. The Task Order will have the final verbiage and dollar amounts for the Seed Project which will be Task Order# 1 for the Contractor who receives the Seed Project19b-22. Statement

– no question to answer.

19b-22a. Task orders will typically range from $25,000 to $3,000,000. With a capacity of

$2,000.00 to $5,000,000.00.

19b-23. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-23a. The time associated to mobilization/ demobilization for each task order should be identified in the response to the RFP.

19b-23b. The Contractor will need to meet this requirement after the award of the task order.

19b-23c. Yes, a functional office in the FG Industrial District meets this requirement and the

Government start the licensing process after the base contract award.

19b-24. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-24a. The solicitation requirements, paragraph 5 will be amended to change Project Manager to Program Manager.

19b-24b. The solicitation requirements, paragraph 5 will be amended to change Project Manager to Program Manager.

19b-24c. The solicitation requirements, paragraph 5 will be amended to change Project Manager to Program Manager.

19b-25. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-25a. Paragraph 5 will be amended to reference Specification 01 45 00.00 10, paragraph 3.4.3 for qualifications of the Quality Control Inspector (s).

19b-26. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-26a. Yes, DPW license will be provided for laydown areas.

19b-26b. DPW will coordinate with each MATOC contractor after award.

19b-26c. Yes, this will meet the requirement.

19b-27. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-27a. Physical Location of the Contract Administrator for the Contractor. Ie if you have a home office and field office, which location is the Contract Administrator located at.

19b-28. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-28a. Yes, that is correct.

19b-29. The word file and the pdf files for CH50091-2P Attachment 5a are the same.

19b-30. Only for the email copy, for large files only. The physical copy requirement still stands.

19b-31. The table provided requires 3 hardcopy and 4 CDs.

19b-32. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-32a. Submit design team resumes in accordance with Tab C- Subfactor 3- MATOC Design-

Build.

19b-33. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-33a. The Government preference is work experience of subcontractors.

19b-33b. Key non-design labor categories are subcontractors to perform the Seed project.

19b-34. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-34a. The 30 page limit for the technical proposal will not be amended.

19b-35. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-35a. Comprehensive draft plan shall address all of the items included in TAB C: Subfactor

3. This is considered draft because a final DQC plan shall be submitted for approval after task order award.

19b-35b. The 30 page limit for the technical proposal will not be amended.

19b-36. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-36a. Naming convention will be amended to update Section L.

19b-36b. The Experience Overview form provided is required to be used.

19b-36c. Naming convention will be amended to update Section L.

19b-36d. The Experience Information form provided is required to be used and is limited to 2 pages per project.

19b-36e. The 30 page limit for the technical proposal will not be amended.

19b-37. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-37a. MATOC-based projects are similar in scope to the Seed project.

19b-37b. Projects not performed under an IDIQ contract are acceptable.

19b-38. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-38a. Environmental work, includes but not limited to, hazardous materials remediation, land disturbance activities, and NPDES permitting.

19b-39. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-39a. The page limit requirements will not be amended.

19a-39. Statement – no question to answer

19a-39b. Solicitation will be amended to cross reference MATOC attachments. May use

Attachment# 24 instead.

19a-40. Solicitation will be amended to cross reference MATOC attachments. May use

Attachment# 24 instead.

19a-41. Solicitation will be amended to cross reference MATOC attachments.

19b-42. Provide the experience as required for the Design Team members.

19b-43. Solicitation will be amended to cross reference MATOC attachments. May use

Attachment# 24 instead.

19b-43a. Solicitation will be amended to cross reference MATOC attachments. May use

Attachment# 24 instead.

19b-43b. Solicitation will be amended to cross reference MATOC attachments. May use

Attachment# 24 instead.

19b-43c. Solicitation will be amended to cross reference MATOC attachments. May use

Attachment# 24 instead.

19b-43d. Solicitation will be amended to cross reference MATOC attachments. May use

Attachment# 24 instead.

19b-44. Statement – no question to answer.

19a-44. Section J, Attachment 17 - Past Performance Cover Letter and Assessment

Questionnaire

19a-44b. We are requesting clarification on relevant project experience and what is meant by “ten (10) MATOC-based projects”. The answer may impact our selection of projects and

PPQs, therefore we request a minimum bid due date extension of 14 days after receipt of governments Q&A on this in order to be able to ensure adequate response to our PPQs. This has been particularly burdensome and difficult since many of our government clients are impacted by COVID and not in the office.

19a-44c. Can we have our clients submit previously completed PPQs to the government, if they include more detailed past performance evaluation, and use a different form (e.g., NAVFA/USACE PPQ).

19a-44d. Several of our federal clients have indicated they are not allowed to complete a

PPQ when a CPARs has been done for a project. Will the government allow us to identify the

PPQs where a CPARS is available, and accept that in lieu of the PPQ.

19b-44a. This was addressed under Amendment# 0002 for Solicitation# W9124920R0020 and with the updated Attachment# 17. Please see Beta Sam for the updated Attachment.

19b-44b. No question to answer. Please follow instruction in accordance with the Solicitation as it relates to submission of PPQ.

19b-44c. No, it has to be in accordance with what is outline in the Solicitation as it relates to submission of PPQ.

19b-44d. Yes

19b-45. Statement – no question to answer.

19b-45a. Yes, both Attachment 1 Task Order Price Schedule and Attachment 2 Proposal Format are required to be submitted. In addition, see answer to Question# 19b-21a.

20a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

20a-1 Do you have a sign in sheet for the project above (Fort Gordon MATOC IDIQ).

20a-2 Also, will the bid date be extended to allow a bit more time to put together proposals?

20b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

20b-1: The sign-in sheet with redactions will be provided as a part of this Solicitation.

20b-2: Please see the Amendment notes for the closing date of this Solicitation.

21a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

21a-1. The RFP says to provide a seasonal boiler to provide reheat when the high temp hot water system is offline, but the boiler is not shown in the RFP concept drawings.

Please confirm a seasonal boiler is required.

21a-2. Is the central chilled water system available year-round?

21a-3. The RFP concept plans do not show space for a new air handling unit serving the existing potion of the building including the Nave. Is the intent to allow other types of

HVAC systems to heat, cool, and ventilate this portion of the building? Can existing spaces be reconfigured and used as a mechanical room to locate the new air handling unit? Can air handling units be located on the roof?

21a-4. The RFP states that the entire HVAC system shall be replaced, but the concept drawings show the dual temperature piping system as being existing to remain. Please confirm the dual temperature system and 2-pipe fan coils are to be demolished.

21a-5. Will a mother’s room be required?

21a-6. Please provide a list of existing sound equipment to remain.

21a-7. Will the new sound booth need to be elevated? (They are usually elevated in any church that I have been into recently)

21a-8. What are the required acoustics in the existing nave and fellowship hall?

21a-9. Are there any or will their projectors and/or projector screens in the existing nave?

21a-10. Several RFP referenced UFCs are dated. Please confirm that design must comply with the latest UFCs current as of the date of the last phase of RFP issuance.

21a-11. Due to the COVID 19 issues and the possibility that the virus could be spread through the binders and CDs submitted to you & your Team – will the Army allow us to e-mail in electronic documents?? This will also allow us to get the best sub prices as most subs do not put out their best price until 30 minutes before the bid is due.

21a-12. The 30-page limit for the technical proposal is not feasible with the requirement to submit a Design Quality Control Plan with all of the A&E team’s resumes. Could we include the DQC in the Appendix and/or increase the page limits??

21a-13. The RFP says to provide a seasonal boiler to provide reheat when the high temp hot water system is offline, but the boiler is not shown in the RFP concept drawings. Please confirm a seasonal boiler is required.

21a-14. Is the central chilled water system available year-round?

21a-15. The RFP concept plans do not show space for a new air handling unit serving the existing potion of the building including the Nave. Is the intent to allow other types of HVAC systems to heat, cool, and ventilate this portion of the building? Can existing spaces be reconfigured and used as a mechanical room to locate the new air handling unit? Can air handling units be located on the roof?

21a-16. The RFP states that the entire HVAC system shall be replaced, but the concept drawings show the dual temperature piping system as being existing to remain.

Please confirm the dual temperature system and 2-pipe fan coils are to be demolished.

21a-17. What do we do with the 36 Pews during abatement?

21a-18. Can we use the new parking area behind the church for a lay down area?

21a-19. Please confirm the correct CLIN schedule - throughout the RFP it states

“Design is 130 days and Construction is 455 days with a total of 455 days. However, the

CLIN schedule states Design and Schedule is total of 420 days.

21b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

21b-1: A seasonal boiler is required.

21b-2: The central chilled water system is available year-round.

21b-3: Yes, alternative HVAC systems will be considered. The intent is to use the existing mechanical room for the HVAC equipment however alternate solutions will be considered per

DOR recommendation. HVAC equipment on the roof will not be considered.

21b-4: The intent is to provide a 4-pipe system and meet the requirements of the Seed project’s design analysis.

21b-5: Lactation room is not required.

21b-6: Existing sound equipment shall be removed and reinstalled by the Government.

21b-7: There is no requirement to elevate the sound booth.

21b-8: There is no acoustical requirement in the existing nave and fellowship hall.

21b-9: There is a ceiling mounted projector and a projector screen in the existing nave.

21b-10: The solicitation will be amended to include that the design shall comply with the UFCs that are in place at the time of award.

21b-11: The Government is explaining that the contractor shall provide one (1) emailed version of the respective copy and mail the 4 copies IAW the Solicitation by the closing date.

21b-12: The page limit requirements will not be amended.

21b-13: A seasonal boiler is required.

21b-14: The central chilled water system is available year-round.

21b-15: Yes, alternative HVAC systems will be considered. The intent is to use the existing mechanical room for the HVAC equipment however alternate solutions will be considered per

DOR recommendation. HVAC equipment on the roof will not be considered.

21b-16: The intent is to provide a 4-pipe system and meet the requirements of the Seed project’s design analysis.

21b-17: The Contractor is responsible for removing and reinstalling the pews. There is no

Government provided storage area for the pews.

21b-18: The Government will allow the use of the access road to the east of the chapel for the laydown area. The parking lot area behind the chapel must remain in operation.

21b-19: The design and construction total is estimated at 585 days.

22a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

The Prime shall maintain an "in house" construction trade workforce capable of performing 15% of each task order's activities. Is that 15% of the entire task order, or is it 15% of each activity on each task order?

22b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The solicitation will be amended to remove this requirement.

23a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

23a-1. Re: CU101 – The scope and intent with regard to what appears to be a water line from the north and across the south side of the building is unclear. Is this an existing line or intended to show new work? What is the size of the existing water line to the north?

23a-2. Re: CU101 – The requirement is for the building (addition and existing) to have a sprinkler system. Is any information available to determine an existing water source? If possible, a planned source should be identified and the water flow/pressure determined.

Otherwise, it will be necessary to make appropriate assumptions.

23a-3. Re: A101 – The floor plan provided does not appear to provide a space for a fire riser to serve the proposed sprinkler system. Is there any preference where a fire riser would be located? It may be necessary to add a sprinkler riser room to the addition.

23a-4. Re: Interior demolition, ceilings – Inside the existing building, the demo plan indicates that the existing drywall ceilings are to remain inside several rooms. The installation of a sprinkler system will affect the ceilings. Please indicate if new drywall ceilings or acoustical ceilings would be needed.

23b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

23b-1: The shown water line is new work to the project. The size of the existing water line shall be provided in coordination with AUD.

23b-2: During the development of the conceptual plans, the water pressure was adequate, however the Contractor is responsible to validate the adequacy of the water pressure.

23b-3: The requirements associated with the fire sprinkler system shall be validated by the DOR.

23b-4: Concealed piping is preferable, however DOR recommendation will be evaluated.

24a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

The following questions for the MATOC seed project:

24a-1. Fundamental Commissioning is to be performed on the new HVAC system. Who is responsible for commissioning?

24a-2. LEED requirements are mentioned throughout the RDP. Confirm LEED certification is NOT required per statement “LEED registration/certification is not required”.

24a-3. Is an ENERGY STAR performance score required to be determined?

24a-4. Attachment 27- CH50091-2P Attachment 5b Conceptual Construction Plans: M-

701 indicates to “Reuse or Replace as required” chilled water, heating water and dual temperature water piping while MD101 indicates to replace all the piping. Who determines reuse or replace? Please clarify.

24a-5. Attachment+27- CH50091-2P Attachment 5 Conceptual Construction Plans: M-

102, M-601, M-602, M-801: Confirm Kitchen Exhaust Hood has been removed from project.

24a-6. What is construction of steeple? We anticipate sprinkler protecting the existing steeple.

24a-7. Conceptual design documents had no indications of fire suppression requirements

(most information was related to FA/MNS). Is there any further initial design requirements/guidance provided by government, such as the expectation to sprinkler protect the steeple and a desired system they would want in doing so?

24b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

24b-1: The Contractor is responsible for commissioning.

24b-2: The solicitation documents will be amended to remove the requirement for LEED documentation in its entirety.

24b-3: The ENERGY STAR score calculations shall be provided by the DOR per the requirements for the Seed project.

24b-4: The intent is that the existing chill water and hot water stub-ins be reused.

24b-5: Kitchen Exhaust Hood has been removed from the project.

24b-6: Refer to the As-built drawings provided for the construction of the steeple.

24b-7: The requirements associated with the fire sprinkler system shall be validated by the DOR.

25a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire

-Can our customers submit recently filled out DoD / Government Past Performance Assessment

Questionnaire’s on our recent and relevant projects rather than the templated Attachment 17?

-Discussion: Over the past year we have received multiple different templated PPQs from government agencies and have forwarded them to our private customers to fill out. Some of our customers have filled out three separate templated PPQs on the same project all with the same information on it. In lieu of asking our private customers to fill out another PPQ can they simply submit a previous PPQ, so long as the same information is provided. For example, the

NAVFAC/USACE or another MICC PPQ being submitted would be acceptable?

25b. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

No, please follow the instructions within the Solicitation for submission.

26a. CONTRACTOR QUESTION:

Civil :

26a-1. Will there be a new potable water line connection required?

26a-2. Will there be a new fire line connection required?

26a-3. Will there be a new Sanitary Sewer connection required?

26a-4. Will there be any designated parking (handicap or regular) in front of Chapel?

26a-5. Will the sidewalk between the Chapel and Building 29607 (gym #4) be replaced or will that area be grassed?

26a-6. Will the existing ADA ramp leading to the parking lot be replaced with curb and gutter as shown on sheet EC 101?

26a-7. Will a new meter, meter box and backflow preventer be required as shown on sheet CU 101?

26a-8. The existing sign and light pole that is in the front of the Chapel will need to be moved to allow for the sewer installation. Will there be a pay item for this?

26a-9. The permanent grassing detail shows Ds3 with permanent vegetation, we would propose this to be Ds4 with sodding.

Electrical :

26a-10. There isn't anywhere in the Nave room 121 to conceal…