Amendment 2 with quest and ans.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

AMENDMENT #2

Contracts Branch (fc)

Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Date: May 9, 2023

NACIS Code: 811310

Class Code: Z

Subject: Overhaul of Bernville Pumps (Addition of Drawing & Parts List)

Solicitation No.: W912BU23R0014-Bernville Pumps Overhaul

Set-Aside Code: Small Business

Response Date: 31 May 2023

Place of Performance: Bernville Protective Works, Bernville, PA

Description of Work:

This Amendment #2 is to advise that the original response date of 10 May 2023, has changed and the new response date is 31 May 2023 with all proposals due by 2PM. All proposals are to be sent to Frederick Conway, Email: frederick.conway@usace.army.mil.

The last date to submit questions regarding this project is by the close of business on 23 May

2023.

All other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.

Robert Hutcheon

Contracting Officer

Encl: Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED

AS OF 4 MAY 2023

Q1. We did not see an SF 1442 for signature or amendment acknowledgement. Is one going to be provided?

A1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation and we are prohibited from using the 1449 until the award.

Q2. Will a bid opening be held?

A2. No. Send proposals in via email to Frederick.conway@usace.army.mil.

Q3. How long are prices submitted to be held for?

A3. Pricing to be held throughout the duration of the project

Q4. We did not see any requirement for a bid bond or performance/payment bonds which seems uncommon for a USACE project of this size. Please clarify if required.

A4. This is a commercial contract and we usually don't require bonding for a commercial.

Q5. Patterson has indicated the schedule of 210 days is not realistic. They have not yet provided an anticipated duration but we expect them to say this is a “2 season” project or November 2023 to May 2024 and November 2024 to May 2025. We request the project duration be increased to align with the required vendor’s durations.

A5. TBD

Q6. Are there any liquidated damages?

A6. TBD

Q7. We request the bid date be extended to May 17 in order to evaluate the responses to questions.

A7. Not a bid! Proposals due by 31 May 2023.

Q8. The evaluation criteria under 52.212-2 says that technical and past performance are equal but does not address how price is factored into the selection criteria. Please clarify.

A8. lowest price that meets the specifications.