RFIs_Final_18SEP19.pdf

Multi-Discipline Architect/Engineering (A/E) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

Contract

W912DR19R0073

# Question/Response 1 Question: Factor 3, Past Performance: Is the standard NAVFAC/USACE PPQ (Form PPQ-0, 9/30/11 version) in Word or pdf acceptable to document our past performance?

Response: Yes, the standard PPQ format is an acceptable format in which to provide your past performance. A template is included as an attachment to the synopsis posting.

2 Question: Secondary Factor, Small Business Participation Plan: Please provide a template or format for the SBPP. Alternately, can we provide a standard narrative addressing the requirement to be submitted on a separate document on CD?

Response: There is no specific template. However, the firm shall adhere to the DoD Checklist as specified in DFARS PGI 219.705-4 (http://business.defense.gov/Acquisition/Subcontracting/.)

As long as the standard narrative provides all the information to the DoD Checklist, a separate CD can be provided.

3 Question: Some of our CPARS are FOUO per contract requirements. Will the government accept these documents in a separate package for the purposes of following appropriate security protocols?

Response: Yes, the Government will accept these in a separate package either in hard copy or electronic format. If electronic, please make sure the password is provided so that we can access the data.

4 Question: Can projects executed by subcontractors (listed in Section C) be included as featured projects in Section F?

Response: Yes, per the synopsis and Factor 1, para 3, “All projects provided in the SF 330 must demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed project team by the office/branch/regional office actually proposed to manage and perform work under this contract.” The “project team” includes the subcontractors. Synopsis updated.

5 Question: Please confirm if an 11x17 (one-sided) page can be used in Section H. If so, will one-sided 11x17s count as one page or two?

Response: All documents that are submitted in the SF 330 as 11x17 will count as one page per side (i.e. if text is on the front of the page and the back that would be counted as two pages).

Synopsis updated.

6 Question: In the Small Business Participation Plan, will the government allow offerors to identify small business participation goals as a percentage of the future awarded value, as opposed to providing dollar values?

Response: Yes. Synopsis updated.

7 Question: Please clarify the responsibility and scope to be executed by this AE contractor regarding "validation of recent topographic and utility surveys and hazardous material investigations." Will the AE contractor be required to certify the results, field verify the results, or if provided as GFI, be responsible for accuracy of information if incorporated into the design?

If this AE contractor will be liable for accuracy of information, will the government include scope and funding for this AE to verify information as they see fit?

Response: The topographic and utility survey are being completed by a licensed professional land surveyor and the electronic cad file will be provided to the awarded firm by the government. The utilities are being located as part of the survey in compliance with Quality Level B, as defined in CI/ASCE 38-02, Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data. Known about but non-locatable utilities will be added to the designating mapping at Quality Level “C” or “D” and identified as such on the mapping by the A/E firm under contract.

The awarded firm under the IDIQ contract will not be required to certify or field verify the results nor be responsible for the information provided by the licensed professional land surveyor provided in the GFI.

Environmental investigations are currently being conducted. An environmental conditions of property report and report for soil and groundwater testing will be completed. The awarded firm under the IDIQ contract will not be responsible for the information provided in the GFI.

Anything additional beyond what is described above will be the responsibility of the awarded firm. The awardee will be not held liable for the information produced by another A/E. There is no intent to pay for duplicated efforts. It is acknowledged that the awarded A/E will review all data packages and deliverables provided to them for incorporation into the design packages. If a discrepancy is discovered in the documents, then the Government will address.

8 Question: Please identify the types of hazardous material investigations, including types of hazards or categories, which may be required of the A-E as part of validation activities, as identified in Section (1) Project Information.

Please clarify if this contract will require the A-E to perform these investigations, or only provide validation.

Response: The synopsis has been reworded to say, “…validation of recent topographic and utility surveys and environmental investigations.” Reference response to question #7.

9 Question: Does the "PE/RCDD" requirement for the Communications Engineer represent an "AND" requirement for both, or a "OR" requirement for one or the other?

Response: The synopsis has been rewritten to include Communications Engineer (PE and RCDD). Synopsis Updated

10 Question: On Page 2, within the list of key disciplines, the Cost Engineer position indicates a PE requirement only. However, on Page 3, the paragraph regarding this position identifies additional certifications. Please clarify if the Cost Engineer is required to have both a PE and one of the certifications listed on Page 3, OR if a PE is considered a "comparable certification" per the language on Page 3?

Response: The Cost Engineer position does not require a PE certification; therefore, the requirement has been removed. The certifications required for this position are provided on page 4, para 3 of the synopsis. A PE is not considered a comparable certification for this position.

11 Question: On Page 2, the paragraph that lists key disciplines does not include a Fire Protection Engineer. However, on Page 3, there is a paragraph that identifies specific qualifications for a Fire Protection Engineer. Please clarify if this is to be considered a key discipline. If so, will the government accept a candidate with a degree in another relevant engineering discipline (e.g.

mechanical engineering) if they have a requisite number of years of fire protection engineering experience and also meet the registered Fire Protection Engineer (PE) requirement? This requirement, as currently written, eliminates candidates who would otherwise be highly qualified for the role.

Response: The Fire Protection Engineer is a key discipline, and has been added back into the paragraph. The Government will only accept an individual who holds a P.E. in Fire Protection Engineering, and comes from an accredited University. The University, as stated in the revised portion of the synopsis shall be accredited by ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/ accreditedprogramsearch.aspx).

12 Question: Please clarify the "Zero-failure" experience requirement for the Electrical Engineer?

Does this language refer to experience with zero-failure testing of emergency generators? Various failure modes analyses and reliability evaluations can be executed on the emergency generator system, but are typically reflected in reliability confidence levels or availability times.

Please clarify if there is a targeted reliability level (assuming the reference is to zero transfer time to allow for continuous operations) the government is seeking, or if there is another targeted experience Response: The Electrical Engineering shall have a good understanding of electrical manufacturing processes. They shall have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC’s), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control, and Power distribution. They shall also demonstrate experience with designing significant equipment loads, to include prime power, medium and low-voltage systems, redundant utility systems for emergency power, UPS, and central utility plant design; and an understanding of process controls and instrumentation and experience in troubleshooting instrumentation systems. Synopsis Updated.

13 Question: The requirements listed for the Structural Engineer indicate candidates must have experience with AT/FP and UFC 4-010-1. Please clarify if these aspects of the Structural Engineer should actually apply to the Security Specialist? If not, would it be acceptable to propose a Structural Engineer and a Security Specialist who collectively meet the above requirement?

Response: The structural engineer is responsible for the structural portions of the building to meet UFC 4-010-1 requirements. This would cover progressive collapse, and blast design if needed per the UFC.

14 Question: Can you provide the anticipated average value of the task orders, or range of values, to be awarded under this contract?

Response: The IDIQ contract is being procured for $100M for an 850,000-1,000,000 square foot facility. Task orders ranges are not defined at this time.

15 Question: Please clarify if a single composite rate per labor category will be required, or if multiple rates will be allowed.

Response: A single rate labor for each discipline identified in the request for proposal will be negotiated and awarded for the prime firm.

16 Question: Please clarify if rates will be negotiated at the beginning of each 12-month period of the contract; or if rates will be negotiated upfront for the duration of the contract.

Response: Rates will be negotiated upfront for the duration of the contract. Separate rates will be negotiated for the base period and each option year period prior to contract award.

Question: Additionally, please indicate when rate negotiations for the 5 option years will take place.

Response: Rates will be negotiated upfront for the duration of the contract. Separate rates will be negotiated for the base period and each option year period prior to contract award.

17 Question: Is it acceptable to add introductions to Sections E and F?

Response: Yes, but this will be included in the total page count (not to exceed 125 pages) for the submission.

18 Question: Will the government allow exclusions to the 10-point font requirement for graphics, tables, etc.?

Response: No. The 10-point font or larger requirement is for the entire document to include graphics, tables, etc.

19 Question: Please verify if the contributions of second tier subcontractors will be considered as small business participation for the Small Business Participation Plan and subcontracting plan per

DFARS PGI 219.704-5?

Response: All subcontracting efforts are accounted for in the Small Business Participation Plan and Subcontracting Plan (as applicable).

20 Question: Will the contractor selected to perform the work be allowed to utilize the services of additional subcontractors or small businesses not included in the original SF330 submission in the form of a Part II?

Response: All firms not identified in the original SF 330 that are being requested to perform services under the base shall require the submittal of additional supporting documentation, to include a Part II, for evaluation to ensure they are qualified. After contract award, a firm will be required per FAR Clause 52.244-4, requiring consent from the Contracting Officer to utilize subcontractors beyond those agreed to in negotiations.

21 Question: Will design reviews executed under this contract utilize standard USACE tools, such as ProjNet/DR Checks?

Response: Yes.

22 Question: Factor 2 indicates that, in addition to the required key disciplines, offerors may present "other recommended personnel and/or disciplines" in Section H. Should these personnel and/or disciplines be represented in Section D (Org Chart), Section E (Resumes), and/or Section G, in addition to Section H?

Response: If additional personnel are proposed, they are to be presented in Section D (Org Chart) and Section H, if additional details are warranted. Section E shall only include the resumes of the key personnel.

23 Question: (2) SELECTION CRITERIA

Paragraph 4: “The subcontracting plan shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the SBPP proposal and the subcontracting goals outlined in the subsequent RFP. At present, the Government anticipates a subcontracting goal of 20% for small businesses.”

Q. Please confirm if the subcontracting goal of 20% for small businesses over the duration of the project is (a) 20% of the total contract value, or (b) 20% of the total subcontracted dollars.

Response: In accordance with FAR 52.219-9,

d) The offeror’s subcontracting plan shall include the following:

(1) Separate goals, expressed in terms of total dollars subcontracted, and as a percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars, for the use of small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors. For individual subcontracting plans, and if required by the Contracting Officer, goals shall also be expressed in terms of percentage of total contract dollars, in addition to the goals expressed as a percentage of total subcontract dollars. The Offeror shall include all subcontracts that contribute to contract performance, and may include a proportionate share of products and services that are normally allocated as indirect costs.

(2) A statement of—

(i) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted for an individual subcontracting plan; or the Offeror’s total projected sales, expressed in dollars, and the total value of projected subcontracts to support the sales for a commercial plan;

(ii) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small business concerns (including ANC and Indian tribes);

(iii) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to veteran-owned small business concerns;

(iv) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(v) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to HUBZone small business concerns;

(vi) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small disadvantaged business concerns (including ANCs and Indian tribes); and(vii) Total dollars planned to be subcontracted to women-owned small business concerns.

24 Question: (2) SELECTION CRITERIA

Factor 2 - Professional Capabilities Paragraphs 1 and 3 “The firm must have registered and licensed personnel, either in-house or through consultants, in the following list of key disciplines (required registration/license in parenthesis): Architect (RA), Civil Engineer (PE), Commissioning Specialist (PE and an additional certification listed below), Physical Security Specialist, Communications Engineer (PE and RCDD), Cost Engineer (PE), Electrical Engineer (PE), Industrial Engineer (PE), Interior Designer (Certified or Licensed ID), Mechanical Engineer (PE), Project Manager (PE or RA), and Structural Engineer (PE).”

“The Cost Engineer shall be a certified cost professional (CCP), certified estimating professional (CEP), Certified Cost Consultant (CCC), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), or have comparable certification, and shall demonstrate experience with conducting detailed cost analyses at all design phases, as well as experience with cost estimating software, specifically MII.”

Q. For similar federal AE procurements, the Cost Engineer requires CCP, CEP, CCC, or CCE professional certification; however, typically does NOT need to be a registered Professional

Engineer (PE). Please confirm if the proposed Cost Engineer is required to be a registered PE under this procurement.

Response: The Cost Engineer position does not require a PE certification; therefore, the requirement has been removed. The certifications required for this position are provided on page 4, para 3 of the synopsis. A PE is not considered a comparable certification for this position.

25 Question: (2) SELECTION CRITERIA

Factor 2 - Professional Capabilities Paragraph 4 “The Fire Protection Engineer shall be a registered fire protection engineer (PE), and shall have a degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university. The name of the accredited university shall be referenced in the resume provided.”

Q. Please confirm if we can include the resume in Section E of a Registered Fire Protection Engineer (PE) with a degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university that has discontinued its Fire Protection Engineering degree program since then? The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) offered an accredited degree up until 1985. Does a graduate of that program, prior to 1985, meet the definition in the solicitation?

Response: Yes, this individual meets the definition in the synopsis.

26 Question: (2) SELECTION CRITERIA Factor 3 - Past Performance Paragraph 1

“This information will be obtained by reviewing Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting Systems (CPARS) evaluations provided by the Offeror, retrieving evaluations from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), and/or reviewing past performance questionnaires (PPQs) in the approved Naval Facilities Command (NAVFAC) format. PPQs not submitted in the approved format will not be evaluated.”

Q. Several of our manufacturing/industrial projects that we would like to include as relevant experience in Section F are owned by clients who wish to remain confidential. Please confirm if it’ll be acceptable to include the following in the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Form, Block 5, Client Information: “Confidential Client (Contact Available Upon Request).”

Response: This is acceptable, as long as a Point of Contact, phone number, and email is provided so that the Government can contact them regarding the Offeror’s performance on past projects.

27 Question: (3) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Paragraph 1 “Section D (Org Chart) and Section G (matrix) may be 11"x 17).”

Q. Will a 11”x17” page printed on one side will count as one page or two pages towards the 125-page limit?

Response: Documents that are submitted as 11x17 will count as one page per side (i.e. if text is on the front of the page and the back that would be counted as two pages).

28 Question: Is it acceptable to use 11”x17” page for other graphics/matrices in the proposal in addition to the Org Chart and G-Matrix? And if so, will those count as one or two pages?

Response: Yes. All documents that are submitted in the SF 330 as 11x17 will count as one page per side (i.e. if text is on the front of the page and the back that would be counted as two pages).

Synopsis updated.

29 Question: (3) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Paragraph 5 “Mailing Address U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District ATTN: Leigha Arnold Contracting Division 2 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD 21201 410-962-0641”

Q. Please confirm if hand delivery of the final submission (hard and electronic copies) will be accepted at the address listed above.

Response: Hand delivery will be accepted in accordance with the required deadline of 10AM ET on 04 October 2019 to the Contract Specialist located at 00-A-22.

30 Question: The combined synopsis for the above captioned project lists A/E services, but as I comb over the Solicitation, it could be interpreted as Engineering focused, and not include architecture. Although the text lists Architect- Engineer services, the NAICS Code listed is 541330-Engineering Services. It’s not until Page 4/7 where it lists the requirement of a licensed architect.

So the question is, does this solicitation seek to procure services for the architectural design of the new building described?

Response: The solicitation is requesting architectural and engineering services for the design of the new facility.

31 Question: The Pre-Solicitation Notice contains the following statement regarding Organizational Conflict of Interest. “In accordance with FAR 9.505-1, FAR 9.505-2, and FAR 9.505-4, the A/E firm (and/or team) will be precluded from proposing on the resultant construction contract.

Additionally, firms may be precluded from follow on procurements through the Bureau of Printing and Engraving for production equipment or other services related to this project pending a determination of the extent to which the firm provided systems engineering and technical direction for this effort in accordance with FAR 9.505-1.”

We request clarification whether the USACE Baltimore District intents to use existing District CMS contracts to support this project in a manner that would create an organizational conflict of interest with the design contract being procured? Is so, would it be possible to create a Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan to mitigate that organizational conflict of interest?

Response: Title II services will be contracted under this IDIQ. If additional CMS Services to support construction activities are required, an acquisition strategy will be determined at that time.

If an A/E firm identifies this as a concern, then that firm should develop a mitigation plan.

32 Question: Have BEP and CENAB made a decision as to the location of the new facility within the NCR? Our team member selections and composition may be different depending on whether the facility is in MD or one of the other jurisdictions (SHPO, MDE, etc.).

Response: No.

33 Question: During the pre-solicitation briefings, CENAB indicated that they would be starting some work, using in-house or existing IDIQ capabilities, as this overall IDIQ solicitation is being developed and awarded. Can you advise which elements of work have (or will be) awarded during this period?

Response: Site Survey, Traffic Study, Conceptual Site Layout and Utility Study, EIS, Environmental Investigation

34 Question: Have BEP and CENAB determined if the bases of design will be DoD UFC/UFGS or some other set(s) of standards?

Response: The basis of design will be done according to UFC (as was used at the Fort Worth Facility) and IFC standards.

35 Question: Is there any other information available regarding coordination with the BEP Vendors for the presses and other GFE?

Response: No.

36 Question: We request that the Government clarify the eligibility paragraph to additionally allow participation of prime contractor employees, who are foreign nationals, and who possess a security clearance for work on US government and military projects.

Response: Foreign Nationals are generally prohibited from working on BEP projects, unless they are granted a Treasury issued waiver. The process for this waiver would require submittal of the applicants name, general information and reason for needing to work on the project. This information would be submitted to the BEP Personnel Security Office for processing. There is no guarantee the applicant would indeed receive a Treasury waiver. Thus any Offeror would be taking a risk in submitting a proposal with Foreign Nationals included as part of the design team, as the waiver process would not begin until after contract award. Key personnel submitted shall not be foreign nationals.

37 Question: We request that the Government extend the response date to 21 calendar days after the RFI responses are posted.

Response: The proposal submission is being extended to 10AM ET on 04 October 2019.

38 Question: Are foreign nationals allowed to work on this IDIQ?

Response: Foreign Nationals are generally prohibited from working on BEP projects, unless they are granted a Treasury issued waiver. The process for this waiver would require submittal of the applicants name, general information and reason for needing to work on the project. This information would be submitted to the BEP Personnel Security Office for processing. There is no guarantee the applicant would indeed receive a Treasury waiver. Thus any Offeror would be taking a risk in submitting a proposal with Foreign Nationals included as part of the design team, as the waiver process would not begin until after contract award. Key personnel submitted shall not be foreign nationals.

39 Question: Since we are only allowed to present 5 relevant project examples, would it be ok to include PPQs for additional projects not presented in the submission?

Response: The firm shall provide up to five projects within the last ten (10) years. However, PPQs may be provided in addition to the submitted projects but not more than ten (10).

40 Question: Is the Communications Engineer required to have a PE or will RCDD suffice?

Typically they are not professional engineers.

Response: The Communication Engineer is required to have both a PE and RCDD. Synopsis Updated.

41 Question: In Factor 2, is the “Physical Security Specialist, GFE Engineer (PE/RCDD)” one discipline or two?

Response: These are two (2) separate disciplines. The commas have been replaced by semi-colons in the synopsis to show that these are standalone key disciplines.

42 Question: Is it acceptable to show a Lead Commissioning Specialist (with PE and additional certifications) along with additional specific commissioning specialists with Cx certifications who are not PEs? It is not very typical for commissioning specialists to have Professional Engineering licenses.

Response: Per the synopsis, the Commissioning Specialist shall hold a PE license and a commissioning certification. Additional requirements are listed in the synopsis. If two (2) resumes are submitted, then both shall meet the requirements. Synopsis Updated.

43 Question: How many resumes per discipline should be included in Section E of the SF330 submission?

Response: No more than two (2) resumes per key discipline.

44 Question: Are we permitted to use smaller than 10-point font on organization charts and other graphics/tables?

Response: No. The 10-point font or larger requirement is for the entire document to include graphics, tables, etc.

45 Question: Are we permitted to show an Industrial Engineer without a PE license, but with advanced degrees and/or years of experience? It is not typical for Industrial Engineers to have PE licenses.

Response: The Industrial Engineer shall be required to have Professional Engineer license.

46 Question: Are we permitted to show a Physical Security Specialist, Communication Engineer without a PE license, but with advanced degrees, certifications, and/or years of experience?

Response: These are two (2) separate disciplines. The Communication Engineer shall hold a PE and a RCDD.

47 Question: Will this contract support work for the modernization of the 426,000 SF main building for BEP administrative functions and other government agencies? Or just for the new facilities at the BARC site?

Response: This contract is for the new production facility only.

48 Question: Will this contract be responsible for programmatic support, including the overall programmatic schedule mentioned in the solicitation?

Response: The firm will be responsible for managing not only the individual task order schedules, but also the overall project schedule to ensure that the critical path is maintained.

49 Question: How will Section G be evaluated?

Response: The Government evaluates the involvement of key personnel in the key projects, as well as reasoning as to why the individual(s) in the key positions did not participate in the key projects submitted.

50 Question: With the RFIs due on 6 Sep 2019, is it possible to grant an extension of the due date, respectfully, until 27 Sep or 30 Sep 2019 to allow time to adjust our proposal based on answers received?

Response: The proposal submission is being extended to 10AM ET on 04 October 2019.

51 Question: Structural Engineer (PE) licensed professional engineer and demonstrate experience with and training related to compliance with Department of Defense AT/FP policy standards and specifications, i.e., UFC 4-010-1, and heavy-load foundation design. Does this role need to be filled by one individual or can we provide a structural engineer that specializes in AT/FP and a structural engineer that specializes in heavy-load foundation design?

Response: The Structural Engineer shall meet the requirements of the synopsis.

52 Question: Is a draft contract available to review?

Response: The down selected firm will receive a request for price proposal and will receive a copy of a draft contract.

53 Question: Can you please provide a copy of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

Response: The down selected firm will receive a request for price proposal and will receive a copy of a Non-Disclosure Agreement at that time.

54 Question: Small business participation plan – Is the 20% anticipated small business subcontracting goal based off the total fee for the project or is it based on the total value of the fee subcontracted?

Response: All firms (both large and small businesses) regardless of size status shall demonstrated their planned small business participation for this requirement. Offerors will be evaluated in terms of their ability to successfully meet the small business participation target goals through collective small business participation from any type of small business or sub-category small business. The SBPP will be measured as a percentage of the total anticipated contract effort, regardless of whether the firm is a prime contractor, subcontractor, or joint venture partner; the greater the participation, the greater the consideration.

Separate from the SBPP, the most highly qualified offeror (if other than a small business) selected to enter into negotiations will be required to submit a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of DFARS PGI 219.704-5. The subcontracting plan shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the SBPP and the subcontracting goals outlined in the subsequent RFP. At present, the Government anticipates a subcontracting goal of 20% of the total subcontracted dollars for small businesses. In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, (d) The offeror’s subcontracting plan shall include the following:

(1) Separate goals, expressed in terms of total dollars subcontracted, and as a percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars, for the use of small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors. For individual subcontracting plans, and if required by the Contracting Officer, goals shall also be expressed in terms of percentage of total contract dollars, in addition to the goals expressed as a percentage of total subcontract dollars. The Offeror shall include all subcontracts that contribute to contract performance, and may include a proportionate share of products and services that are normally allocated as indirect costs.

55 Question: Please identify any existing consultants under contract to USACE/BEP with whom the design team will need to coordinate our AE services.

Response: The following firms currently working on pre-design activities are as follows:

AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

SIA-TPMC, Inc.

Precision Measurement, Inc.

John Gallup & Associates LLC Alliance Consulting Group International

56 Question: Since this is a very unique and complex project, please consider removing the 15-page limitation on Section H to allow for a more thorough response and permit the interested firms to determine page allocation within the 125-page limitation.

Response: Synopsis has been revised to remove the limitation to pages submitted under section H.

57 Question: Who does BEP have under contract currently for the BARC site, and for what scope are they responsible?

Response:

USACE has contracted the following firms to support the pre-design activities in support of the new production facility for the BEP:

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. – EIS SIA-TPMC, Inc. – Environmental Investigations Precision Measurement, Inc. – Site Survey John Gallup & Associates LLC– Conceptual Site Layout and Utility Survey Alliance Consulting Group International – Traffic Study

58 Question: Please confirm that the 20% Small Business Subcontracting Goal is for the total scope that is subcontracted to all businesses.

Response: Separate from the SBPP, the most highly qualified offeror (if other than a small business) selected to enter into negotiations will be required to submit a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of DFARS PGI 219.704-5. The subcontracting plan shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the SBPP and the subcontracting goals outlined in the subsequent RFP. At present, the Government anticipates a subcontracting goal of 20% of the total subcontracted dollars for small businesses. In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, (d) The offeror’s subcontracting plan shall include the following:

(1) Separate goals, expressed in terms of total dollars subcontracted, and as a percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars, for the use of small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors. For individual subcontracting plans, and if required by the Contracting Officer, goals shall also be expressed in terms of percentage of total contract dollars, in addition to the goals expressed as a percentage of total subcontract dollars. The Offeror shall include all subcontracts that contribute to

59 Question: In Factor 2 – Professional Capabilities, are the key disciplines the only disciplines that should be submitted for the response, or will other disciplines be accepted as a part of the submission?

Response: If additional personnel are proposed, they are to be presented in Section D (Org Chart) and Section H, if additional details are warranted. Section E shall only include the resumes of the key personnel.

60 Question: Can additional discipline resumes be included in the Section E?

Response: Yes. However, no more than two (2) resumes shall be submitted per key disciplines.

61 Question: Should additional disciplines be included in Section D, Section G or Section H, if they are not to be included as a part of Section E?

Response: It is the firm’s decision to place additional information where they feel it best meets the requirements. See response to question #22.

62 Question: Can multiple key personnel hold the same title (ie. two architects, two civil engineers, etc.)?

Response: Yes, for example, if we request up to two (2) resumes for the Fire Protection Engineer, then you can provide two (2) resumes with the same title for that discipline.

63 Question: For the anticipated subcontracting goal of 20%, does the 20% refer to the percent of the total contract value or the percent of the subcontracted consultants? Is there a particular format or form for the Small Business Participation Plan that must be followed?

Response: There is no specific template or format. Separate from the SBPP, the most highly qualified offeror (if other than a small business) selected to enter into negotiations will be required to submit a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of DFARS PGI 219.704-5. The subcontracting plan shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the SBPP and the subcontracting goals outlined in the subsequent RFP. At present, the Government anticipates a subcontracting goal of 20% of the total subcontracted dollars for small businesses. In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, (d) The offeror’s subcontracting plan shall include the following:

(1) Separate goals, expressed in terms of total dollars subcontracted, and as a percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars, for the use of small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors. For individual subcontracting plans, and if required by the Contracting Officer, goals shall also be expressed in terms of percentage of total contract dollars, in addition to the goals expressed as a percentage of total subcontract dollars. The Offeror shall include all subcontracts that contribute to