Questions and Answers 11 Aug 2020.docx

Questions and Answers (Q&A) for W9128A20R0018 “Architect-Engineer Services, Indefinite Delivery Architect-Engineer Services Contract (Total Building Commissioning CxG and CxD) Not-To-Exceed $9.9M for the Miscellaneous Projects for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District.”

Q 1: In the requested resumes, could you explain the difference between the Commissioning Authority and Commissioning Specialist?

A 1: Definitions are per (ER) 1110-345-723 Total Building Commissioning Procedures and Engineering and Construction Bulletin (ECB) 2015-6. Links:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Regulations/udt_43546_param_orderby/Pub_x0020_Number/udt_43546_param_direction/descending/?udt_43546_param_page=5 https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/engineering-and-construction-bulletins-ecb/usace-ecb-2015-06

Q2: The subject solicitation requires that individuals meet the U.S. REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS requirement for the Environmental Engineer discipline. The State of Hawaii as well as other states do not issue a professional engineer license in the Environmental Engineer field. What is an acceptable equivalent requirement or requirements for the Environmental Engineer discipline?

A2: A-E can submit applicable Engineering education, certifications, registrations, and/or training.

Q3: A similar question for the U.S. REGISTERED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS requirement for the Geotechnical Engineering discipline. The State of Hawaii as well as other states do not issue a professional engineer license in the Geotechnical Engineer field. What is an acceptable equivalent requirement or requirements for the Geotechnical Engineering discipline?

A3: A-E can submit applicable Engineering education, certifications, registrations, and/or training.