I.B.08 Attachment 19 - ProjNet Questions and Answers.pdf

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Project: FY20 FRP Southeast Region MATOC Review: FY20 FRP Southeast Region

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8711555 Environmental W912DY-20-D-0031 W912DY-20-D-0031

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

Pleases advise Company, Address, POC (with phone number and email) for the incumbent contractors.

On: Jul 17 2020.

Government Response. . This information is part of the public record and may be found at beta.SAM.gov On: Aug 07 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8720536 Environmental Solicitation page 21 1.10.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) section 1.10.6 indicates that an EMR data letter is required. Per the responses to RFI's in the Northeast solicitation this was confirmed. However, it was not indicated or clear from the response where in the offer this should be placed. Please indicate in which Volume and tab EMR letter should be placed.

On: Jul 22 2020.

Government Response. . Reference RFP Amendment 0002 for revision to Section L.5, Proposal Volume Table, VOLUME 0 –

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS/AGREEMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS.

Offeror shall transmit its Experience Modification Rate worksheet at Tab (D) -- Experience Modification Rate (EMR) worksheet. On: Aug 07 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8720584 Environmental solicitation page 106 6.2.1 para 4, 6.2.2.1

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

The following sentence: "the offerer should demonstrate capability to operate three independent projects, in different geographic locations, at once, without overlapping project level resources." exists in both the last paragraph of the instructions for volume 1 tab A experience, and the first paragraph of the instructions for volume 1 tab B technical approach.

Which section requires this discussion? Because of page count limitations duplication limits other information being provided. additionally, it appears only experience forms are allowable in Tab A via interpretation from page counts (2 ea max 10) indicating that this factor is evaluated through the dates of relevant projects submitted.

On: Jul 22 2020.

Government Response. . Reference RFP Amendment 0002 for Revised Section L.6.2.1, para 4, Offeror shall describe its experience operating three independent projects, in different geographic locations, at once, without overlapping project level resources.

Reference RFP Amendment 0002 for Revised Section L.6.2.2.1, Offeror shall describe its technical approach for operating three independent projects, in different geographic locations, at once, without overlapping project level resources On: Aug 07 2020

8730289 Contracting Section J Attachment 5

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

Can the format of the Section J, Attachment 5 form be altered in order to list additional businesses?

On: Jul 28 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. There is not a page limitation for Small Business Participation Commitment documents. However, offerors shall adhere to the template provided in Attachment 5. On: Aug 07 2020

8730460 Other L 6.3.1.1

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

Given the current situation with COVID, it can be difficult to obtain completed PPQs from our references. Will the government accept previously completed PPQs in response to L.6.3.1.1?

Government Response. . Yes. In addition, reference Section L.6.3.1.1. : If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the solicitation closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). On: Aug 07 2020

8730574 Other L.6.1.3/FAR 9.103(a)

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

Please confirm that we do NOT need to submit our Financial Capability [IAW FAR 9.103(a)] including: present commitments, certified statements, annual financial statements, number of years in business, current credit report, credit/trade references, capability to obtain sufficient financial resources and bonding company information with our proposal.

Government Response. . Representations and Certifications and other Statements of Offerors are not considered for evaluation, but are required as part of the Offeror's proposal of this solicitation. Offeror shall complete the information requested in this Section in its entirety, and also complete "Representations and Certifications" in System for Award Management (SAM) per FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. On: Aug 07 2020

8730856 Other SF33

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

The combined synopsis states that contract award is 15 March 2021. If this is the case, does our offer need to be valid through 15 March 2021? I am referring to Block 12 of the SF33.

Government Response. . Yes. Your offer shall be valid through 15 Mar 2021. On:

Aug 07 2020

8730997 Contracting Section C

PWS

1.10.6 Experience

Modification Rate

(EMR).

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

1.10.6 Experience Modification Rate (EMR). - is an EMR letter required with this bid submittal? If so, where should it be provided in our proposal.

Government Response. . Reference RFP Amendment 0002 for revision to Proposal Volume Table, VOLUME 0 –

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS/AGREEMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS.

Offeror shall transmit its Experience Modification Rate worksheet at Tab (D) -- Experience Modification Rate (EMR) worksheet. On: Aug 07 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8732097 Other L.6.1.2

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

The last paragraph in L.6.2.1 is nearly identical to the information required in L.6.2.2.1. Can you please confirm that due to page limitations, we are only required to provide this information once, in response to L.6.2.2.1?

On: Jul 29 2020.

Government Response. . No. Solicitation paragraph L.6.2.1, references Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition. Solicitation paragraph, L.6.2.2.1, references Technical Approach. Page limits are referenced in the Proposal Volumes Table at Section L.5. On: Aug 07 2020

8732586 Environmental Attachment 3, ERF

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

Section L, Page 109 of 124, L.6.2.1 - Volume I, Tab A: Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition states that "The Offeror shall submit not less than sixty percent (60%) of the projects as those substantially performed by the Prime and NOT key subcontractors."

This implies that the proposed FRP Prime contractor should submit 60% of the Attachment 3 projects regardless if the FRP Prime's role was as a prime or a subcontractor on the Attachment 3 project; and, that our proposed "key subcontractors" shall not provide 60% of the Attachment 3 projects.

Section M, Page 119 of 124, Factor 1, Element 1: Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition states that "The Offeror shall submit not less than sixty percent (60%) of the projects as those substantially performed by the Prime and NOT as a subcontractor."

This implies that the proposed FRP Prime contractor should submit 60% of the Attachment 3 projects only if their role was AS a Prime and not AS a subcontractor on the Attachment 3 project; and, no criteria as to how many Attachment 3 projects our "key subcontractors" can provide.

"Key subcontractors" is defined as a subcontractor who will perform at least 20% of the total contract value.

Section L and Section M appear to conflict. Could the government please clarify?

Government Response. . Reference Factor 1, Element 1, Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition, "Offerors shall be required to submit a minimum of three (3), up to a maximum of five (5) projects on the Experience Reporting Form, see Section J, Attachment 3. The Offeror shall submit not less than sixty percent (60%) of the projects as those substantially performed by the Prime and NOT as a subcontractor." On: Aug 07 2020

8732598 Environmental Sample Task Order

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

Sample Task Order, Attachment 16, Appendix D, Detailed Site Notes, page 31 of 45, provides information on recycling and disposal facilities including distances from the installation and tipping fees. Yet, the Technical Evaluation Criteria, on page 45 of 45, requests names and locations of recycling and disposal facilities. Can the government please clarify if names of facilities are required in the Sample Task Order proposal?

Government Response. . Yes, reference Section L.6.2.2.2. This is the responsibility of the offeror. On: Aug 07 2020

8732651 Environmental Contract Duration

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

Page 4, Section A.9, includes an additional 6-month option; however, Section 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) on page 89 states that the contract shall not exceed 60 months. Can the government please clarify and indicate which durations we should use in the Small Business Subcontracting Plan?

Government Response. . Reference Section A, A.3, "This contract has four ordering periods consisting of one 24-month base period and three (3) 12-month optional ordering periods."

The MATOC includes FAR clause 52.217-8, allowing an additional six (6) month extension, as well.

Small Business Subcontracting Plan is applicable to all work that may be awarded under the Base contract and all option period(s). On: Aug 07 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8733021 Other Attachment 17

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

There are several formula errors on Attachment 17 - Sample Task Order Attachment B, (for example, the Section #2 Price cell does not include the warehouse, and the Base Total Price does not include the Section #1 Price). Can the Offeror correct the formula errors on the spreadsheet so that everything adds up the way it should?

Government Response. . Reference RFP Amendment 0002 for revised Attachment 17, Sample Task Order Attachment B, Rev 01. On: Aug 07 2020

8736205 Environmental Factor 3--SB Participation

Can you please clarify if SB goals are based on total contract value or percent of work subontracted?

On: Jul 31 2020.

Government Response. . Small Business Goals presented in the solicitation are a percent of the total contract value.

The SB Subcontracting plan is required rom "other than small" Offerors. SB Subcontracting Plan shall be based on total dollars subcontracted.

The SB Participation Plan is required from both "other than small" and small Offerors. SB Participation Plans will be evaluated during source selection and shall be based on the Total Contract Value (TCV) of $95M with a 2-year base, and three 1-year options ($38M, $19M, $19M, $19M). On: Aug 07 2020

8736216 Environmental Volume IA--Technical

Experience

The RFP indicates that 60% of the projects should be substantially performed by the Prime and NOT key subcontractors. Will these three projects to be submitted by the prime be acceptable if they were performed either as the prime contractor or as a subcontractor on the project to be submitted?

On: Jul 31 2020.

Government Response. . Reference Factor 1, Element 1, Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition, "Offerors shall be required to submit a minimum of three (3), up to a maximum of five (5) projects on the Experience Reporting Form, see Section J, Attachment 3. The Offeror shall submit not less than sixty percent (60%) of the projects as those substantially performed by the Prime and NOT as a subcontractor." On: Aug 07 2020

8736230 Environmental Volume 0, Tab A

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

Please clarify whether the SF 33 and subsequent SF30(s) will serve as the "letter acknowledging receipt of the Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

Government Response. . Yes. On: Aug 07 2020

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8736234 Environmental Volume 0 Tab B

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

Is a contractor team arrangement letter required if we provide Letter(s) of Commitment for team subcontractors?

Government Response. . Reference Sections L.6.1.2.1 Letters of Commitment and L.6.1.2.3 Contractor Team Arrangement. On: Aug 07 2020

8740355 Environmental PPQs

May we use PPQs that we just had completed for the FRP Northeast solicitation last month, so that we don't have to request it again so soon from the same clients?

On: Aug 03 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. Reference L.6.2.1 Volume I, Tab A: Experience in Facilities. Reduction/Demolition Projects shall demonstrate the Offeror's experience in abatement and demolition of facilities. Projects should be recent and relevant to the scope of this solicitation. On: Aug 07 2020

8740383 Environmental Volume 0

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

Volume 0, Tab A requires us to submit an "Offeror Acknowledgment Letter." Will the government be providing a template for this letter or should we write our own?

On: Aug 03 2020.

Government Response. . Please reference Section L.6.1.1 Volume 0, Tab A:

Offeror Acknowledgment Letter -- "Offerors must submit a letter acknowledging receipt of the Combined Synopsis Solicitation, Attachments, and Amendments, and include signed SF33 and any/all signed SF30's as backup documentation" On: Aug

8740409 Environmental Attachment 3, ERF

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

Correcting page number references from previous question - 8732586.

Section L, Page 105 of 124, L.6.2.1 - Volume I, Tab A: Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition states that "The Offeror shall submit not less than sixty percent (60%) of the projects as those substantially performed by the Prime and NOT key subcontractors."

This implies that the proposed FRP Prime contractor should submit 60% of the Attachment 3 projects regardless if the FRP Prime's role was as a prime or a subcontractor on the Attachment 3 project; and, that our proposed "key subcontractors" shall not provide 60% of the Attachment 3 projects.

Section M, Page 117 of 124, Factor 1, Element 1: Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition states that "The Offeror shall submit not less than sixty percent (60%) of the projects as those substantially performed by the Prime and NOT as a subcontractor."

This implies that the proposed FRP Prime contractor should submit 60% of the Attachment 3 projects only if their role was AS a Prime and not AS a subcontractor on the Attachment 3 project; and, no criteria as to how many Attachment 3 projects our "key subcontractors" can provide.

"Key subcontractors" is defined as a subcontractor who will perform at least 20% of the total contract value.

Section L and Section M appear to conflict. Could the government please clarify?

On: Aug 03 2020.

Government Response. . Reference Factor 1, Element 1, Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition, is revised to state, "Offerors shall be required to submit a minimum of three (3), up to a maximum of five (5) projects on the Experience Reporting Form, The Offeror shall submit not less than sixty percent (60%) of the projects as those substantially performed by the Prime and NOT as a subcontractor."

On: Aug 07 2020

8740411 General RFP Instructions to

Offerors

Given the 10 page limit on VOLUME 1 FACTOR 1 (Tab B Technical Approach), should the Sample Task Order demolition approach (work methods, means, and sequence), and Gantt chart schedule be included in Volume 4 (Tab B – Sample Task Order Attachment B) where they will not be counted against the 10 page limit?

Government Response. . Reference Section L.6.2.2, Volume I, Tab B: Technical Approach. Yes, the project schedule is excluded from the page limitation. On: Aug

8740528 Other Wage Rates

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

Can you please provide the wage rates for the sample task order?

Government Response. . Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations apply to abatement activities, and Service Contract Act wage determinations apply to services activities. Wage Determinations are listed at:

https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=wd On: Aug 07 2020

8749574 Other Sample Task Order

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

1. Sample Task Order. Can we expect there to be any soil remediation required? If so, how will the added remediation be handled?

2. Sample Task Order. Number 5 / 21,831 sf: Could crushed concrete fill be used in lieu of gravel for Building?

3. Sample Task Order. Concrete Pad 4in Thick with Wire Fabric: Could crushed concrete fill be used in lieu of gravel for Concrete Pad/ 100 SY?

4. Sample Task order. Are there any as-builts available for review?

5. Sample Task order. Will Alabama state law allow crushed concrete for fill in basements?

6. Sample Task order. For value engineering purposes on site restoration, could we seed vs.

sod?

7. Sample Task Order. What are the specifications for the contractor to be considered complete concerning established grass or seeding? For how long must contractor maintain grass or seeding (watering duration/care) or growth before Government acceptance.

8. Sample Task Order: Are any of the buildings located on the flight line?

9. Sample Task Order. Are any of the buildings located in secure areas that will require additional security clearances?

10. Sample Task Order. Are the buildings unoccupied?

11. Sample Task Order. Are the buildings structurally sound with no evidence of storm damage or other?

12. Sample Task Order. Can buildings be abated and/or demolished concurrently?

13. Attach 16, Page 14, 4.2.2 Table of Submittals, Item #24: Will this submittal have to be engineered?

On: Aug 06 2020.

Government Response. . Questions 1-13 -- Reference L.6.2.2.2 A sample task order is enclosed in Section J, Attachment 16 to determine Offerors' understanding of the scope of services required. It is incumbent on the offeror to determine the technically acceptable means and methods required to perform the work in the sample task order at the lowest price. On: Aug 07 2020

8749575 Other Past Performance

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

Past Performance: May an offeror show past performance and PPQ of a Key Subcontractor? If so, is there a percentage limit (%) of the number of projects that can be used of a Key Subcontractor?

Government Response. . Reference Factor 1, Element 1, Experience in Facilities Reduction/Demolition, is revised to state, "Offerors shall be required to submit a minimum of three (3), up to a maximum of five (5) projects on the Experience Reporting Form, The Offeror shall submit not less than sixty percent (60%) of the projects as those substantially performed by the Prime and NOT as a subcontractor."

On: Aug 07 2020

8749576 Other Teaming

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

May an offeror submit a proposal as a Large Business, as well as, submit a proposal as a Small Business Concern JV?

Government Response. . Reference Sections L.6.1.2.1 Letters of Commitment and L.6.1.2.3 Contractor Team Arrangement. On: Aug 07 2020

8749577 Other Acknowledgment

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

Do you want us to sign the SF33 and SF30 with the word DRAFT watermark included or will you be issuing revised SF 33 and SF30 for Amendment 0001 without the DRAFT watermark?

Government Response. . Reference RFP Amendment 0002 for revisions to SF33 and SF30s to remove the "DRAFT" watermarks from the documents. On: Aug 07

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