Attachment_11 _ProjNet_Questions_and_Answers_10-14-16.pdf

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6683245 Environmental Engineering 0 0 0

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Sample Problem - In instances where bulk removal of soils and soil-like material has been a key element in radiological remediation of a specific project site, we have either utilized waste disposal facilities and acceptance criteria for bulk transport that are specified by USACE, or we transfer waste to a waste broker who holds a separate contract with USACE.

As part of the sample problem, should it be assumed that:

a. waste handling, characterization, and transport and disposal are part of the cost basis for an estimate and that the bidder must identify a disposal site; or

b. will USACE identify a disposal facility and acceptance criteria; or

c. will USACE use a separate waste broker/contractor who will provide transport and disposal at a rate negotiated by USACE under this separate contract, and no tpart of th ecost basis for the estimate of this sample project??

On: Sep 28 2016.

Government Response. . a. all aspects of waste handling, characterization, transport and disposal should be captured in this sample problem;

b. No, USACE will not be identifying a disposal facility or acceptance criteria;

c. No, all work and cost associated with sample problem should be captured in your estimate. On: Sep 29 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6683547 General Section B Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

As staff with a given labor category may be assigned to either office and field assignments, would the Government add an additional column to the Bid schedule so loaded rates can be provided for both office and field rates?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . Bid/Price Schedules have been revised to add the additional columns. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6683589 General Factor 2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The PDF Form provided for our project experience does not allow the addition of lines to expand on our relevant descriptions (as the RFP states is allowed). Should we provide additional information on a subsequent page or will the government consider providing the document in Word format?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 10 Oct 2016. Additional pages may be added to the form, as long as the total allowable page count is not exceeded.

An additional page may be used as long as it follows these parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1" Gutter – 0" From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5" Page Size, Width – 8.5"

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10/14/2016https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReport...

Page Size, Height – 11" Font Size – Times New Roman, 12 point font On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6683590 General Factor 2 and Factor 4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is it permissible to include an summary or introduction page(s) so long as it sticks to the page limitations provided for the sections? From an organizational perspective it seems beneficial to have an introduction or summary to each factor. Factor 2 and Factor 4

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . Do not provide an introductory or summary paragraph in Factor 2. Factor 2 in Volume 1 requires offerors to use the "Experience in Relevant Projects" form provided in Section J of the solicitation. This form was created to specifically solicit the information the Government intends to use to evaluate Factor 2, Relevant Corporate Experience/Project List." Offerors should therefore restrict their responses for Factor 2 to address the information requested on the "Experience in Relevant Projects" form, being sure to address the Factor 2 requirements identified in Section L.

Also, do not provide an introductory or summary paragraph in Factor 4. Please just provide resumes as instructed in the solicitation. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6683591 General Factor 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can the government clarify what is requested to be included in our Factor 3 section since the PPQs will be sent directly to the Contracting Specialist and the page limit has been removed for additional information? Can a summary table or introduction page be provided?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . A summary page of who you sent your PPQ's to is acceptable. On: Oct 07 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6683594 Environmental Q&A Q&A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Corporate Experience Form provided in Amendment 1 seems to conflict with the Q&A. Question 1 states we are to use the provided form which is a fillable one page PDF form. Question 4 states that the experience form must be TNR 12 pt font but the font for the form is 10 pt . Further, Question 45 states that no introductory paragraph is to be provided; however, Corporate Experience is limited to 30 pages. Using the one page experience form would allot for 8 pages for corporate experience. Please clarify what is expected in this section and if the form can be expanded to allow for a more detailed discussion of the project.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 10 Oct 2016. Additional pages may be added to the form, as long as the total allowable page count is not exceeded.

An additional page may be used as long as it follows these parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1" Gutter – 0" From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5" Page Size, Width – 8.5" Page Size, Height – 11" Font Size – Times New Roman, 12 point font On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6683626 General Executive Summary

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

For the Executive Summary – would you reconsider allowing use of one 11 x 17 that can contain text and graphics instead of two 8.5 x 11 pages?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The use of an 11 x 17 page containing text and graphics for the Executive Summary is acceptable; however one side of the 11 x 17 sheet counts as the two allowable pages. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6683671 General W912DR-16-R-0004 W912DR-16-R-0004 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Attachment 4, Experience in Relevant Project Form_rev 9-22-16 is a fillable form with limited characters. Based on the answer to Q&A #109, we must utilize this form versus exporting it to Microsoft Word. With limited characters, we cannot expand each summary beyond 1 page, yet the limit for the section is 30 pages. Please clarify the right course of action.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 10 Oct 2016. Additional pages may be added to the form, as long as the total allowable page count is not exceeded.

An additional page may be used as long as it follows these parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1" Gutter – 0" From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5" Page Size, Width – 8.5" Page Size, Height – 11" Font Size – Times New Roman, 12 point font On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6683819 Environmental Engineering 0 0

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L.3.c.1).iii, p. 93 of Conformed Copy (Volume 1, Factor 2) states "Offerors may add lines to the Experience in (the) Relevant Form [Attachment 4] to provide additional project details provided the 30 page limitation is not exceeded." However, due to the constraints of Adobe Acrobat's Field Formatting, which cannot continue text or expand boxes, the current .pdf version of Attachment 4 will not allow for additional lines or pages of input. Please permit bidders to convert the Attachment 4 form into Microsoft Word so the input areas can be expanded to permit bidders to add additional project details (provided to the 30 page limitation is not exceeded).

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 10 Oct 2016. Additional pages may be added to the form, as long as the total allowable page count is not exceeded.

An additional page may be used as long as it follows these parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1" Gutter – 0" From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5" Page Size, Width – 8.5" Page Size, Height – 11" Font Size – Times New Roman, 12 point font On: Oct 07 2016

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

6684043 Contracting 1. Page 10 of 114, Bid Schedule for FFP and CPFF

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If the offeror is an unpopulated Joint Venture, can the Bid Schedule be provided separately for each JV Member since the JV itself would not have labor overhead rates and each JV Member would have different audited rates?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . One bid schedule should be submitted for the JV for the rates they are proposing to use for each year. As backup, you must provide documentation as how you arrived at those numbers. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684044 Contracting Page 10 of 114, Bid Schedule for FFP and CPFF

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If the offeror is an unpopulated Joint Venture, can Items 57 to 58 in the Bid Schedule be provided separately for each JV Member since each JV member would have different rates?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . One bid/price schedule shall be submitted for the JV, based on the rates they are proposing to use. As backup, you must provide documentation as how you arrived at those rates. On:

Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684046 Contracting Page 102 of 114, iii., (1) Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The RFP states "Pricing spreadsheets shall clearly identify the indirect rates used to develop the 'Fully Loaded Hourly Rates'". If a labor rate is solely provided by a team member, does USACE require that the indirect rates for multiple team or JV members be presented? If so, please clarify where to present this information as the Bid Schedule currently only includes Items for a single indirect rate structure.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . There should only be one bid/price schedule that shows the rates you are proposing to use for each year. You must also provide back up to support your rates. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684047 Contracting Q&A #125 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that Factor 2 is to include only the project descriptions and no introductory or other narrative.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . Do not provide an introductory or summary paragraph in Factor 2. Factor 2 in Volume 1 requires offerors to use the "Experience in Relevant Projects" form provided in Section J of the solicitation. This form was created to specifically solicit the information the Government intends to use to evaluate Factor 2, Relevant Corporate Experience/Project List." Offerors should therefore restrict their responses for Factor 2 to address the information requested on the "Experience in Relevant Projects" form, being sure to address the Factor 2 requirements identified in Section L. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684050 Contracting Q&A #102 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Please confirm that Factor 4 is to include only the resumes and no introductory or other narrative.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . Do not provide an introductory or summary paragraph in Factor 4. Please just provide resumes as instructed in the solicitation. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684052 Contracting Experience in Relevant Projects Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Template to be utilized does not allow the user to enter information beyond a certain length. Please revise the template to expand the form fields to accommodate text and allow content to break across pages.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 10 Oct 2016. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684096 Contracting page 42 of 62 Amendment 1 Factor 2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This questions was not answered previously.

USACE requires that projects be 75% complete as measured by performance period. We respectfully request that USACE reconsider the definition of the 75% complete to be either 75% complete as measured by dollars or performance period or 50% complete as measured by performance period. Our rationale for this request is based on the following:

a. There have been several DoD contracts/task orders for that provide for environmental remediation services (ERS) at multiple sites and multiple installations. The contract/task order may have a five to ten year period of performance but each site has its own "completion" date based on the achievement of the performance objectives. So the ERS at one site/installation may be complete before the task order/contract performance period completion date while the ERS activities at another site may be completed closer to the task order/contract performance period completion date.

b. Many of these contracts/task orders may have a long performance period (e.g., 10 years), but the substantive remediation activities are performed in the first few years (e.g. first five years) with the remainder of the performance period for long-term management activities (e.g., annual Land Use Control inspections).

c. Determining completion based on the performance period does not allow offerors who successfully achieved early completion (i.e., performance objectives met) of the contracted ERS tasks to present their accomplishments if the performance period is extended for contractual reasons.

d. Contracts for ERS at active installations may have a performance period greater than five years (e.g., ten years), however, because the funds expire after five years. Therefore, within a performance period of ten years, the contractor only is able to perform ERS tasks that can be completed within the life of the funds.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . Performance will be measured by 75% complete as measured by dollars or performance. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684123 Contracting Attachment 4 Experience in Relevant Projects Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

There are a number of comments/questions related to the problems with the pdf. In addition to those already in the system, the form itself uses up precious space in a Factor that has page limitations. For example, each form has:

* the instructions of what is to be included in each section of the form;

* The sections for cost information as a prime and as a subcontractor, but on a project the offeror will need only one of those sections of the form.

* The size of the sections are predetermined so the offeror cannot shorten sections if the question is not applicable, e.g., if there was not cost or time growth or the project did not have performance-based milestones.

* Even if you use another sheet to provide more information, many of the "fill in the blank" areas don't allow text to the bottom of the box.

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All these issues combined could result in offerors losing a minimum of 1 page within the page limitations.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 6 Oct 2016. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684130 General Pg. 92 & 93 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP says to utilize the attached Experience in Relevant Projects form and that we may add lines. Can we also add graphics, pictures, and tables within your given form?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . Yes, graphics, pictures and tables may be included on the pages added to the form, so long as the total 30-page limitation is not exceeded and the submission requirements for tables and illustrations are adhered to. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684139 Other RFP Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In the recent Amendments, a revised Attachment 3 (PPQ form)was missing and format is unusable. Please provide an appropriate format.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . Attachment 3, revised PPQ will be uploaded in the next amendment. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684142 General Amendment 0001 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

As Per Amendment 1 the government provided a new Attachment 4 Experience in Relevant Projects form, however this PDF does not extend when text is added into the areas and this is not enough room to fully describe a project.

Can the Government please provide a new Attachment that extends when text is added in either PDF or Word format?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 6 Oct 2016. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684145 General Amendment 0001 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Attachment 9 and Amendment 0001 show two different submittal times for questions on 10/7. Please clarify which time questions are due.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The cutoff for questions will be Oct 7th at 10am. The FBO announcement will be revised. On: Oct 04 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684146 General N/A N/A N/A

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Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

As stated in amendment Q&A, provided PPQ be is to be used and submitted by offeror's client directly to government. Can you provide a new PPQ document that removes the "Note" at the bottom directing the client to submit to the offeror.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The PPQ form has been revised to remove the "note". On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684149 Contracting Amendment 1 pg 40 and pg 43 Proposal Submittal Req and Factor 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In Amendment 1, the five page limitation for Factor 3 was deleted however the maximum pages for Volume I was not changed (125 pages). Is it USACE's intent to increase the page limitations for the other factors? May offerors still use the extra five pages in Factor 3 to present information on their past performance, e.g., client quotes, information from CPARS, etc?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The total page limit not being revised was an oversight. It was not the Government's intent to allow an increase of the page limitation for the other factors. A one page introduction or summary page may be included for Factor 3 if desired; however, the content of that summary page will not be evaluated. The page count for Factor 3 has been revised to 1 page, and the total page count for Volume I has been revised to 121 pages. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684152 Contracting pg 52 Amendment 1 Hourly Rates, Item 6 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This is a repeat of a question that was not answered previously. Please confirm that contact information on the cognizant DCMA and DCAA POCs and copies of DCAA correspondence of approved indirect rates is only required if a Forward Pricing Rate Agreement has been negotiated.

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . No, You must provide any evidence that your indirect rates have been approved for cost contracts. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684190 Environmental RFP Factor 2 Attachment Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The fillable fields in Attachment 4, Experience in Relevant Projects form appear to be character limited, and we are unable to enter text that is longer than the space provided on the form. For example, in the field for Client/Customer, we are unable to enter the complete information that is requested and in the field for Detailed Project Description, we can only enter up to six lines of text. Can the Government please modify this form so that the fillable fields will accommodate additional text? Alternatively, will the Government allow contractors to modify the form so that complete and fully descriptive responses can be provided?

On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 06 Oct 2016. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684211 Environmental na Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

We request the Government provide further clarification regarding Relevant Corporate Experience/Project List for Section L.3.c.(1).iii based on the solicitation and answers to questions. Is our understanding correct that Offerors

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On: Sep 29 2016.

Government Response. . No. The solicitation does not say that offerors shall provide a Past Experience Project for a Major Subcontractor. Nor does it say anything about a teaming partner anticipated to perform 25% or less of the proposed effort. The solicitation says "Describe at least five (5) but no more than eight

(8) recent and relevant projects performed as the prime or major subcontractor which demonstrates the offeror's experience". A major contractor is defined as "members of an offeror's overall team who are expected to perform twenty-five (25) percent or more of the proposed effort". On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684584 General Bid Schedule .

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The modified Bid Schedule Item numbers include two numbers 6. Should we bid as provided or renumber?

On: Sep 30 2016.

Government Response. . Bid sheets have been revised and will be in next amendment. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684586 General Volume III, Factor 7 Amendment 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Volume III Factor 7 Cost instructions per Amendment 1 now requires Schedule B with pricing sheets for all years to be provided under Item ii Contract Documentation Tab 1. Labor Hourly Rates Price Schedule is still listed under Item iii Cost/Price data along with Sample Problem price proposal. If we include the Price Schedule under Contract Documentation Tab 1, where do we include the sample problem pricing?

On: Sep 30 2016.

Government Response. . All Sample Problem pricing should be submitted only in Volume III. Sections

4.2 and 4.3 of the Hypothetical Sample Problem PWS has been revised to clarify that the cost estimate for the sample problem should be submitted in Volume III. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684588 General Bid Scheule .

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Wage Determinations have been provided for Baltimore and for NY. If we are to adhere to the Baltimore wage determination for the Section B Bid Schedule and utilize the Section B Bid Schedule rate for the Sample Problem as instructed, but also instructed to use the NY wage determination for the Sample Problem, how are we to reconcile the different wage determination rates on the Sample Problem? This appears to force us to propose the Baltimore rates for the sample problem even if higher to significantly higher than the NY rates.

On: Sep 30 2016.

Government Response. . The Wage Determination for Baltimore is for information. The Wage Determination for New York will be used for the Sample problem. All RFPs for new task orders will have the appropriate wage determination attached. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6684599 General F2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will preference be given to Federal Projects over Commercial Projects?

On: Sep 30 2016.

Government Response. . No preference will be given to Federal projects over commercial projects. On:

Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685235 General Factor 2 .

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The answer to Question #2 in the Q&A defines a project as either 1) a stand-alone contract or 2) a single task order performed under an IDIQ contract. Meanwhile, the title of Factor 2 is "Relevant Corporate Experience/Project Listing" and Section L.3.C.1.iii specifically states that "The Offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror's experience with contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor." Therefore, we were surprised that the answer to Question #45 states that there is "no introductory paragraph" and "the Relevant Project form should be used." We believe that overall relevant corporate experience is a very important element of the evaluation and selection process and that the narrative should be maintained. If USACE concurs, can offerors provide documentation of our Relevant Corporate Experience in Factor 2 in addition to the Relevant Project forms, as long as we do not exceed the 30-page limit?

On: Sep 30 2016.

Government Response. . Do not provide an introductory or summary paragraph in Factor 2. Factor 2 in Volume 1 requires offerors to use the "Experience in Relevant Projects" form provided in Section J of the solicitation. This form was created to specifically solicit the information the Government intends to use to evaluate Factor 2, Relevant Corporate Experience/Project List." Offerors should therefore restrict their responses for Factor 2 to address the information requested on the "Experience in Relevant Projects" form, being sure to address the Factor 2 requirements identified in Section L. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685461 Environmental Volume 1 response to Q&A #38 clarification Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The response to Question #38 states that the Volume 1 submittal for the Hypothetical Sample Technical Problem should not contain estimates of hours. However, the text of Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of Attachment 6 to Modification 1 appears to still indicate that labor hours by discipline for each task should be a part of the separate, stand-alone Volume 1, Factor 1 submittal. Please confirm that the Volume 1, Factor 1 portion of the Hypothetical Sample Technical Problem should contain the technical approach (including H&S, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations as well as the division between self-performed and subcontracted work) while Volume 3, Factor 7 should contain the proposed labor hours, rates, subcontractor costs, and ODCs for each major task.

On: Oct 02 2016.

Government Response. . The text in Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the Hypothetical Sample Problem has been revised to indicate that costs related to the Sample Technical Problem are to be submitted in Volume III.

On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685464 Environmental Submission Instructions Volume requirements table page 90/114

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The table on page 90/114 shows total pages for Volume 1 (Factor 1, Factor 2, Factor 3, Factor 4 and Factor 5) shows maximum pages for Volume 1 as 125. Going through the Section L text for each of these factors adds up to a total of 120 pages. It appears the total should be 120 pages. Please confirm this.

On: Oct 02 2016.

Government Response. . A one page summary is now being allowed for Factor 3; therefore the total page count has been revised to 121 Pages. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685481 Safety Section L.3.c1).v Factor 4 Relevant Technical Capabilities/Key Personnel

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This is a repeat of a previously the unanswered question 104 in the Q&A up to 9-27-16: For the Corporate Health and Safety Officer, please consider having the minimum requirement be a Certified Industrial Hygienist OR a Certified Safety Professional, and rating personnel who hold both certifications more favorably. It appears that this

Page 9 of 22ProjNet: Logged In User position is equivalent to the Safety and Health Manager (SHM) as defined by EM 385-1-1. Section 33.C.01 of EM 385-1-1 states that the SHM "shall be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP)."

On: Oct 02 2016.

Government Response. . Bid as shown. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685704 General Bid Schedule Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

As a follow on to Bidder Inquiry 6684584, the bid price schedule places Item 0005 after 0006 and includes two instances of item 0006. Should we use the Bid Schedule as currently ordered by Labor Category and will the numbering be corrected?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . The Bid schedules have been revised and will be in the next amendment. On:

Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685707 General L.3.c.(1).iv Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Since Past Performance Questionnaires are to be returned directly to the Government's point of contact via e-mail, would the Government confirm that the only content in Factor 3 is the tabbed divider? That is, would the Government confirm that there is no narrative, list of client contacts, or other information to be presented for this Factor?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . A one page introduction or summary page may be included for Factor 3 if desired; however, the content of that summary page will not be evaluated. The page count for Factor 3 has been revised to 1 page, and the total page count for Volume I has been revised to 121 pages. On: Oct 07 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685758 Other Page 94, Factor 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Past Performance Questionnaire, Paragraph (4) states that "the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the offeror." Is it acceptable to submit company past performance details in Factor 3 of the proposal, other than PPQs or CPARs (as the Government will already have these)? If no other past performance information is allowed, please confirm that Factor 3 should be submitted by the offeror as entirely blank (without content) since the PPQs are to come directly to the USACE from the offerors' clients.

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . A one page introduction or summary page may be included for Factor 3 if desired; however, the content of that summary page will not be evaluated. The page count for Factor 3 has been revised to 1 page, and the total page count for Volume I has been revised to 121 pages. On: Oct 07 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685760 Other Page 91 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Page 91 Proposal Submission Requirements: Is it acceptable to use a 10pt font size in the header and footer?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . No. All text should be 12-point Times New Roman, with the exception of tables and illustrations which may use a reduced size no less than 8-point. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685762 Other Page 91 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Page 91 Proposal Submission Requirements: Is it acceptable to use a font size larger than 12 for section headings and sub headings in the proposal write ups?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . No. All text should be 12-point Times New Roman, with the exception of tables and illustrations which may use a reduced size no less than 8-point. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685770 General Section L, 3.c.(1).iii Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This question relates to Bidder Inquiries 6683589, 6683594, 6683671, 6683819, 6684052, 6684123, 6684130, 6684142, and 6684190. In Amendment 1, Attachment 10, Q&A, response to question 109, the Government instructed that offerors should not export the Attachment 4, Experience in Relevant Projects form to Word. However, the table cells in the Attachment 4 are not expandable, so offerors using the form are not able to add lines to the form to provide additional project details as instructed in Section L,. second bullet of paragraph 3.c.(1).iii (pages 92-93 of the conformed RFP). This creates a problem as some items cannot be addressed in the space provided.

Would the Government either provide a form to which lines can be added, or allow offerors to export the form to Word to allow the addition of lines? Alternately, may we assume the Government will allow offerors to attach additional pages to fully address each question on the form?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 06 Oct 2016. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685774 General Section L, 3.c.(1).iii Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This question follows on Bidder Inquiry 6684047. We understand that, per Amendment 1, Attachment 10, Q&A, response to question 45, offerors should not include an introductory paragraph to Factor 2. However, as was noted in question 180, it is not clear if the documentation of the offeror's experience with contracts, and offeror responses to the five numbered items (page 93 of the conformed RFP), are to be included in the Attachment 4 form or if that is a separate narrative. Would the Government please clarify if the only content in Factor 2 is the Attachment 4 form or if a separate narrative is to be included?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . Do not provide an introductory or summary paragraph in Factor 2. Factor 2 in Volume 1 requires offerors to use the "Experience in Relevant Projects" form provided in Section J of the solicitation. This form was created to specifically solicit the information the Government intends to use to evaluate Factor 2, Relevant Corporate Experience/Project List." Offerors should therefore restrict their responses for Factor 2 to address the information requested on the "Experience in Relevant Projects" form, being sure to address the Factor 2 requirements identified in Section L. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685856 Environmental N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Page 101 of 114, Amendment 0002 indicates two locations for Schedule B (Section B) to be provided; first in section "ii. Contract Documentation: Tab 1, SF33: Solicitations, Offer, Amendments acknowledgements and Schedule B with Price Sheets for all years."

And secondly in section "iii. Cost/Price Data: Hourly Labor Rates Price Schedule: The offeror shall complete the Price Schedule in Section B of the RFP."

Please clarify as to where the Price Schedule should be provided; in Contract Documentation or Cost/Price Data?

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On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . The bid/Price Schedules shall be filled out in in accordance with "iii Cost/Price Data" and provided under "ii" of Factor 7. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6685857 Environmental N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Response to Question 38 indicates to "See amendment, Attachment 6. - Volume 1 includes no estimates of hours, but is only the technical approach and schedule. Volume 3 will contain the proposal of labor hours." However, Attachment 6 says "4.3 Sample Problem Submittal: The Sample Technical Problem is a stand-alone submittal, separate from the Cost Evaluation. It should include the technical approach, project schedule and labor hours for each task of the sample problem."

Please clarify as to which is correct. Should labor hours be included in Volume I as stated in Attachment 6, Section 4.3? If not, please amend Attachment 6 to exclude the requirement for "labor hours for each task".

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . All Sample Problem pricing should be submitted only in Volume III. Sections

4.2 and 4.3 of the Hypothetical Sample Problem PWS has been revised to clarify that the cost estimate for the sample problem should be submitted in Volume III. On: Oct 07 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686273 General Factor 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Amendment 0001 removed the 5 pages originally allowed for Factor 3 Past Performance; however, Section L.3.c.1) iv.(4) provides "....While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror." Further, Section M.B.7.a. and b. indicates that the Government will consider other past performance information within the last 5 years related to quality, schedule, customer satisfaction, management (including subcontractor management), cost and safety. Will the Government allow Offerors to provide additional past performance information in Factor 3 Past Performance provided it is within the last 5 years and within the original 5 pages?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . No. A one page introduction or summary page may be included for Factor 3 if desired; however, the content of that summary page will not be evaluated. The page count for Factor 3 has been revised to 1 page, and the total page count for Volume I has been revised to 121 pages. On: Oct 07 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686275 General Factor 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Government allow a 1-page introduction to Factor 3 Past Performance to summarize the PPQs?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . A one page introduction or summary page may be included for Factor 3 if desired; however, the content of that summary page will not be evaluated. The page count for Factor 3 has been revised to 1 page, and the total page count for Volume I has been revised to 121 pages. On: Oct 07 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686276 General Attachment 4 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The government's answer to question 1 and question 109 indicate that we must use the fillable Experience in Relevant Projects .pdf that was provided with Amendment 0001, and that converting it to Word is not acceptable. The problem is the fillable .pdf form limits the space for responses to just a single page per project. We are given 30 pages for the 5 to 8 projects we need to submit in response the space for responses to just a single page per

Page 12 of 22ProjNet: Logged In User project. We are given 30 pages for the 5 to 8 projects we need to submit in response to Factor 2, but if we are required to use the fillable .pdf we will only be able to submit 5 to 8 very abbreviated one-page Experience in Relevant Project forms. Will the government consider allowing us to create an exact duplicate of the fillable .pdf (to include all font and margin sizes) in MS Word, which will allow us to submit multiple page Experience in Relevant Project forms?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 10 Oct 2016. On: Oct 07 2016 Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The Experience in Relevant Projects form as been revised to address the concerns raised regarding the form limiting space for responses. Please utilize the form with a revised date of 06 Oct 2016. On: Oct 07 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686278 General Section L Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Would the District allow for a smaller but readable font for the source selection information and disclosure statements in the footer to prevent the footer margin from increasing?

On: Oct 03 2016.

Government Response. . No On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686458 Environmental RFP pgs 10-22 Section B BID SCHEDULE FOR FFP AND CPFF Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Based on instructions on page 101 of 114, paragraph iii, Cost/Price Data:, "The rates that the Offeror proposes shall show the base rate and all markups (including percentages) to come to the burdened labor rates (excluding profit) for the Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and unburdened base labor rates for Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) for the base period and the escalation factor(s) for the remaining option periods (FFP and CPFF). Per paragraph (4) on page 102 of 114, "Provide only one rate per labor discipline including those provided by subcontractors" and paragraph (5) on page 102 of 144, "The rates proposed in Section B will be legally binding and will be the maximum rates that the offeror will use for any firm fixed-price task orders issued against the MAES 2017 within the five year ordering period of the contract." Additionally, the offerors are per RFP instructions on page 102 of 114, Sample Problem Price Proposal, "The Offeror shall utilize the "Unburdened (CPFF) and Burdened (FFP) as proposed on the Price Schedule."

Question: Will the government confirm that it is requesting that only one bid schedule is required for each contract period?

On: Oct 04 2016.

Government Response. . Offeror shall provide only one bid/price schedule for each contract period. On:

Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686460 Environmental RFP pgs 10-22 Section B BID SCHEDULE FOR FFP AND CPFF Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If only one bid schedule is required, can offerors modify the bid schedule to show separate burdened rates for the same labor category since the fully burdened labor rates for a home office overhead employee would be different than the fully burdened rate for a field overhead employee?

On: Oct 04 2016.

Government Response. . Bid/Price schedule has been revised to add the Burdened labor rates for the home and field. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686461 Environmental RFP pgs 10-22 Section B BID SCHEDULE FOR FFP AND CPFF

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How should offerors provide the burdening percentages for fringe, OH Home, OH Field, and G&A on the bid schedule since the bid schedule is formatted for dollars($) for each component and per RFP instructions, page 101 of 114, "Hourly Labor Rate Price Schedule", "Offerors may not modify the price schedule wording or format"?

On: Oct 04 2016.

Government Response. . Bid/Price Schedules have been revised. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686462 Environmental RFP pgs 10-22 Section B BID SCHEDULE FOR FFP AND CPFF Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Occasionally, offerors may be composed of a team of contractors, joint venture or team subcontractors and If only one bid schedule is required and only one rate should be provided for each labor category, would it be acceptable for offeror's to provide a blended burdened labor rate with blended burdening components with additional supporting schedules to show how the blending of the individual team members rate components are computed?

On: Oct 04 2016.

Government Response. . Yes, please provide documentation on how you blended the rates. On: Oct 14 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686463 Environmental RFP pgs 10-22 Section B BID SCHEDULE FOR FFP AND CPFF Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The bid schedules include line item 0057 Subcontractor Handling Charge Rate and line item 0058 Material, Supplies and Equipment Charge Rate and should offerors assume that these line items are equivalent to an offeror's G&A rate?

On: Oct 04 2016.

Government Response. . Bid/Price schedules have been revised. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686464 Environmental RFP pgs 10-22 Section B BID SCHEDULE FOR FFP AND CPFF Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Bid schedule line item 0058 does not mention travel costs. Depending on an offeror's cost accounting structure and disclosed practices, G&A is normally allowed to be applied to all non-labor costs when an offeror has a separate G&A rate. Should line item 0058 be modified to include travel costs?

On: Oct 04 2016.

Government Response. . Bid/Price Schedules have been revised in include Transportation rates. On:

Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686465 Environmental RFP pgs 10-22 Section B BID SCHEDULE FOR FFP AND CPFF Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify whether the "Unburdened Labor Rate" provided for each labor category are the rates that must be used in pricing CPFF task orders or can different rates be used (lower or higher) when pricing CPFF task orders?

On: Oct 04 2016.

Government Response. . Yes, Intend to use the unburdened labor for estimating purposes. Billing will use actual rates. On: Oct 14 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6686466 Environmental RFP pgs 10-22 Section B BID SCHEDULE FOR FFP AND CPFF

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The RFP…