Questions_and_Answers_Strategic_Communications_Solicitation_20170113.pdf

Q1: The solicitation states that the Kansas City District will be awarding multiple BPAs from this solicitation. Will BPAs be awarded to more than one contractor under this solicitation and if so, how many do you anticipate awarding?

A1: Yes, we are planning on awarding more than one BPA. I will not know how many until after the evaluation process.

Q2: How important is the offeror's prime location in the selection process? Does being located outside of St. Louis count against an offeror?

A2: We will require the firm to successfully function in the St. Louis area.

Q3: Does a firm's knowledge and experience in geospatial technology, community planning and design enhance its value in the selection process?

A3: Please refer to the Performance Work Statement for required qualifications.

Q4: Does a firm's knowledge of land use planning and construction processes enhance its value in the selection process?

A4: Please refer to the Performance Work Statement for required qualifications.

Q5: How many focus groups or community workshops do you anticipate under this contract?

A5: We do not have a specific number at this time.

Q6: Will the selected contractor be responsible for the design and planning of focus groups, key person interviews, surveys or community workshops assuming this is part of the strategic communication plans?

A6: It is possible, future requirements are unknown at this time.

Q7: Please clarify sentence 1. under TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BPA ‐ What does Error reference mean noted in parenthesis?

A7: The numerical spelling of the amount.

Q8: As task orders or calls are insured under this contract, will all the contractors holding the awarded BPA have an opportunity to provide a price bid on the task orders?

A8: The BPA is an agreement and not a contract and calls are not insured under this BPA. The requirements are unknown at this time however each BPA call will be competed among all BPA holders.

Q9: Will the request for each call ask for a project approach in addition to a cost proposal or will each call simply ask for a quotation for services based on a Statement of Work?

A9: Each BPA Call RFQ will have its own Performance Work Statement with the task required for that individual call.

Q10: Will there be a kickoff meeting for the start of this contract for all BSP contract holders?

A10: There will be a meeting prior to the execution of each call.

Q11: Two amendments were posted to fbo today, are the amendment changes noted in a different color or summarized somewhere in the document?

A11: The revision included the removal of the price list table for individual tasks as well as corrected the close date of the solicitation.

Q12: What is the nature of Amendment 3 ‐ it is not clear in reviewing the attachment which appears to be the same document as amendment 4?

A12: The revision included the corrected the close date of the solicitation.

Q13: Are travel expenses an allowable service fee to charge under this contract?

A13: Yes

Q14: What is the anticipated number of contractor facilitated meetings or strategic outreach events to be held in St. Louis?

A14: The requirement is unknown at this time and will be further identified in future BPA call RFQs.

Q15: In compiling this information what formatting requirements if any do you have?

‐Font size limits?

‐Document type (pdf or word) A15: I have no font size limit, so long as it is legible. Anywhere from 8‐12 is perfectly fine.

Q16: In terms of price evaluation and technical evaluation, are both weighted together? Or do you evaluate price and make a determination if technical content would be reviewed if pricing is acceptable?

A16: Price and technical will be equally considered.