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W912EP-17-R-0007 Facility Support Services, SFOO Questions and Answers

General Questions

1. Will all questions and their responses be provided to all bidders?

Answer: Yes

2. Would the government clarify if the security clearance is good for all locations or do offerors have to get clearances for each locations?

Answer: Clearance is good for all locations

3. Acts of God and Damages

Would the Government please confirm Contractors are not responsible for Acts of God, accidents/damage caused by persons other than Contractor/Contractor personnel and vandalism?

Answer: No individual or organization can be held responsible for an “Act of God”. The Contractor is responsible for its actions, and the actions of its employees including sub-contractors. The Contractor would not be held responsible for acts of vandalism to Government property and equipment, unless the Contractor demonstrated negligent security practices.

4. 5.2.4.1 Annual Inventory Audits

Would the Government please confirm this is exclusive to GFE hand-receipted to Contractor and in Contractor control at all times?

Answer: This question is unclear. The Contractor will be held accountable for all Government Furnished Equipment that is listed on the Contractor’s hand receipt inventory at the time of the audit.

5. 5.2.4.3 Warranty Management

Ensure all warranty information is posted in the Automated Data System. Ensure that warranties are not voided for lack of maintenance, due to action or inactions.

Are all warranties currently recorded and tracked through GFEBS?

Answer: Negative. Warranty information is recorded in FEM.

6. 8.4.6 Fuel Tanks

Would the Government please give the age of each fuel tank and if each is presently up to code? These factors significantly affect the price of maintenance.

Answer: The Contractor may assume that all fuel tanks are in compliance with code, and at 60% useful life.

7. 8.4.1 SFOO AoR Facilities, Building Numbers, and AoR Map

W.P. Franklin inventory includes Dam/Spillway Structure and associated equipment, as well as Lock Structure and associated equipment.

Would the Government please provide a list of associated equipment?

Answer: Associated equipment includes tainer, lift, and lock gates; hydraulic pumps and cylinders; electric motors; gears; seals; control systems, etc. The other locks share similar associated equipment.

8. Could the due date for the solicitation please be extended by 10 days so that contractors have adequate time to thoroughly review the answers to questions and fully incorporate that information into our proposals?

Answer: Negative, however the Government will grant a seven (7) day extension.

Current Contract Information

9. What is the current contract award amount?

Answer: $12,580,259.61

10. Is there a collective bargaining agreement in place on the current contract?

Answer: No

11. Please confirm there are no Collective Bargaining Agreements in place on this contract.

Answer: Please Review Question 10

12. Reference 1.5.5 Place of Performance

During the site visit, it was discussed that there were approximately 500 work orders issued and recorded in the FEMS system. Will the government provide work order information by the following locations to include labor category hours?

• Canaveral lock

• St. Lucie Lock and Recreation Area

• Port Mayaca Lock

• South Florida Operations Office

• Moore Haven Lock

• Ortona Lock and Recreation Area

• W.P. Franklin Lock and Recreation Area

• Herbert Hoover Dyke and Trail

Answer: Please review the response to Question 60.

Also, how many exceeded 16 hours and/or $2,000 limit?

Answer: This is irrelevant, all work under the solicitation exceeding the above thresholds will generate a separate Task Order against the contract.

Incumbent Information

13. What is the name of the current contractor?

Answer: R&D Maintenance Services Inc.

14. Are there any incumbent employees currently performing? If yes, how many?

Answer: Yes and you may contact the incumbent contractor for this information..

15. Would incumbent employees have 1st right of refusal under this opportunity?

Answer: Please refer to Executive Order (EO) 13495 “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts” and FAR Part 22.12

16. Without infringing on privileged information, please advise of the current crafts used, not the number of positions.

Answer: You are welcome to contact the incumbent contractor for this information.

17. What activities are currently being sub-contracted?

Answer: You are welcome to contact the incumbent contractor for this information.

18. Please list the subcontractors that are currently associated with this contract.

Answer: You may contact the incumbent contractor for this information.

19. Please provide a complete list of current subcontractors utilized in the performance of the existing contract.

Answer: Please review Question 18

20. Please provide the list of service contracts.

Answer: You may contact the incumbent contractor for this information. In addition, please see paragraph 5.3.1 in the PWS.

21. As the SCA requires that vacations are provided based on tenure with the incumbent or successor contractor, please provide a complete seniority list for all contractor employees so that accurate vacation assumptions can be made.

Answer: This information will only be provided after contract award per FAR 22.1204.

Personnel Qualifications

22. Can multiple years of experience be substituted for the degree requirements for the key personnel?

Answer: No

23. If a bidder does not propose a Contract Manager with a degree is this considered a weakness or does this eliminate the bidder’s proposal from consideration?

Answer: This will be determined during the source selection process.

24. PWS 1.5.11.1. – these degree/educational requirement are excessive for preventative maintenance / service call work for a facilities contract – QUESTION: please consider putting years of experience as an alternate to BS/MS degrees for the Key People, e.g., Contract Manager in lieu of a required BS/BA accept the 10 years of experience as an equivalent as so forth for the other key staff positions?

Answer: No

25. Reference 1.5.11.1 Contract Manager

Please confirm a BA/BS degree is required for the Contract Manager position.

Answer: Confirmed

26. If a bidder does not provide a letter of intent for the key personnel is this considered a weakness or does this eliminate the bidder’s proposal from consideration?

Answer: Letters of intent shall be provided for any prospective Key Personnel that are not currently employed by the prime contractor. See solicitation document pg. 110. This will be determined during the source selection process.

27. Reference 1.5.11 Key Personnel.

May the Contract Manager Alternate and the Supervisor/Superintendent be the same person?

Answer: Yes, the Supervisor/Superintendent may serve as the Contract Manager Alternate as long as the Supervisor/Superintendent meets the requirements of the Contract Manager Alternate.

This paragraph lists a Security Representative as Key Personnel, however does not list its’ qualifications.

Please provide the qualifications of the Security Representative.

Answer: Security Representative would be an additional duty

28. Reference 1.5.11.5 Office Administrator / Database Analyst.

Please clarify what duties performed by the Office Administrator would require a familiarity with programming languages.

Answer: There is no requirement for the Office Administrator / Database Analyst to be familiar with programming languages.

What specific databases will the Office Administrator / Database Analyst be required to utilize?

Currently Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (FEM) is the only database that the Administrator / Analyst is required to use, however BUILDER SMS and ROOFER SMS may replace the ISR-I inspection forms during the life of the contract.

29. Section 1.5.11 Key Personnel Resumes

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager, Supervisor/Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Emergency Response Coordinator, and Security Representative…. Key Personnel resumes shall be included in proposal submission. Qualification descriptions that follow include the Administrative Assistant/Database Analyst.

As this is not a management position would the Government please confirm this resume is not required with submission?

Answer: Confirmed. The Contractor will be required to provide qualifications as outlined in Paragraph 1.5.11.5 prior to the Administrative Assistant / Database Analyst assuming his/her duties.

Financial

30. Who is responsible for payment of the diesel fuel for the emergency generators?

Answer: Review Paragraph 5.2.9 in the PWS.

31. Reference 4.3 Materials and 4.4 Equipment

Will the government pay for all required materials, parts and repair, equipment, equipment rentals, and added supplies as identified in paragraph 5.2.9 Materials and Supplies Acquisition?

Answer: For clarification, The Government will provide reimbursement for approved materials and supplies required to complete services.

32. Reference 5.3.3.8 Grounds Maintenance

Will the government pay for purchase of the required grounds maintenance items including fertilizer, mulch, sod, topsoil, peat moss, grass seed, herbicides, pesticides, and soil sample testing?

Answer: Yes, Reference Question 30 and 31

33. 5.4.8 Equipment and Operator Rental / Leasing

Will the Government please give a yearly average so offerors can accurately estimate costs?

Answer: All work in Section 5.4 is non-routine.

34. Section 4.4 Equipment – Please confirm that all equipment rentals/leases referenced in this section are part of cost reimbursable line items.

Answer: Equipment rentals and leases provided by the Contractor for use by the Government are cost reimbursable.

35. • Section 5.3.3.7 Pave and Unpaved Traffic, Parking, and Drainage Structures – “For estimating purposes only, the following areas are provided: Total asphalt area needing replaced per year = 15,000 square feet. Total asphalt surface area needing re-striped per year = 30,000 square feet. Total area of unpaved roads needing repairs per year = 500,000 square feet. Total amount of debris to be removed from ditches and disposed of per year = 2,500 tons.” Please define whether these estimates are to be included in the Firm Fixed Price portion of the contract or are performed as reimbursable task orders. If they are performed as part of the firm fixed portion, please indicate how the costs for this should be spread between all sites.

Answer: These quantities are given “For estimating purposes only…” and MAY be used to develop labor hours. The Contractor may make assumptions based on available information and site visits to divide costs.

36. • Section 5.3.3.7.1 Minor Repair of Deteriorated Areas – Are all repairs up to 100 square feet in area performed as Service Orders where the contractor has the liability up to 16 hours, or $2,000, or are they performed as cost reimbursable task orders?

Answer: All work in Section 5.3 is considered to be routine and preventative, and would be performed under a Service Order.

37. • Section 5.3.3.7.2 Levee Crown and Toes Ditches – “Maintain integrity of the levee crow on approximately 146 miles of paved and non-paved areas” Please confirm that this maintenance is performed as part of the Firm Fixed Price or as a cost reimbursable Task Order. If part of the firm fixed price, please indicate where (which site location) costs should be allocated.

Answer: Review Question 35

38. • Section 5.3.3.8 Grounds Maintenance – “For estimating purposes only the following quantities are given: Seedbed preparation on approximately 700 acres of land per year. The frequency of fertilizer application for the above are is 1 time per 4 months. Place approximately 3 acres of sod per year. The quantities of additional materials utilized per year are: 3,000 tons of topsoil, 100 tons of peat moss and 20 tons of grass seed.” Please confirm that these estimates are included in the Firm Fixed Price portion of the work or if they are performed as cost reimbursable Task Orders. If they are included in the Firm Fixed Price, please indicate to which site(s) costs should be allocated.

Answer: These quantities are given “For estimating purposes only…” and MAY be used to develop labor hours. The Contractor may make assumptions based on available information and site visits to divide costs.

• Section 5.3.3.8.4 Mulch – “For estimating purposes only, the contractor may be required to place approximately 100 tons of mulch per year.” Please confirm if this estimate in to be included in the Firm Fixed Price portion of the contract or if this is performed under a cost reimbursable task order. If part of the firm fixed price, please indicate at which site the costs for this task should be allocated.

Answer: These quantities are given “For estimating purposes only…” and MAY be used to develop labor hours. The Contractor may make assumptions based on available information and site visits to divide costs.

39. • Sections 5.4 Non-Routine and New Work – Please confirm that all services under Section 5.4 (and all subsections of Section 5.4) are performed as cost reimbursable task orders.

Answer: Confirmed

Pricing Schedule

40. Reference Pricing_Schedule Wage_Breakdown worksheet.S

Some of the labor categories depicted appear to be from Davis Bacon Wage Determinations (for example, tile and marble setters, cement masons, construction laborers), however, Davis-Bacon Wage Determination information was not provided. Please clarify if these labor categories should be priced using the Davis Bacon or SCA Wage Determination hourly rates.

Answer: Labor rates have to be in; at a minimum, in accordance with the Service Contract Act. David Bacon rates are not applicable at this time.

41. Column Heading FICS

If not, would the Government please provide a definition for column heading “FICS” on the cost spreadsheet? We assume this is not FICA as the spreadsheet already defines Social Security and Medicare.

Answer: It should read as FICA

42. Line Item Pricing

• Would the Government please clarify where offerors are to price 401K match?

• Where should Contractors include costs for Personal Protective Equipment and required training for employees?

• For items such as 401K match, liability insurance, vehicles, equipment and other costs not detailed in the spreadsheet can offerors include them under Management?

• We realize these are typically not included in USACE approved Materials and Supplies category so are we to assume all of these costs are to be included under Management column as overhead items?

Answer: Please review the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.2. The FAR may be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

• If not, would the Government please clarify where the following direct contract costs are to be included in the provided spreadsheet?

o Employer 401K Matching o Personal Protective Equipment for Employees o Required Employee Mandatory Training, Certifications and Licenses o Permits o Liability and Equipment Insurance Policies o Contractor Purchased Vehicles o Contractor Purchased Equipment and Tools o Cellular Phones o Drug Testing o Any CMMS Contractors are required to provide o Contractor Office Supplies o Hazardous Waste Disposal o Mobilization Costs o Professional Subscriptions

Answer: Please review the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.2. The FAR may be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

43. Specialty Vendors

Would the Government please clarify where offerors shall include specialty vendor rates, such as a certified crane load testing vendor, in the Cost proposal?

Answer: The Contractor may find the most equivalent category, and clearly comment the line to the right of the table, and provide clear reference and description of the intended substitution on the Bid_Summary_Sheet. If a suitable substitution cannot be found, and the Contractor believes the category to be critical, add the labor category to the Bid Summary Sheet.

Can we use one of the labor category line items and populated with the type of specialty vendor and related hourly rate for that vendor.

Answer: See answer listed in vv..

44. Equipment

Where is equipment to be priced in the cost spreadsheet?

Answer: Please review the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.2. The FAR may be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Can cost of equipment be included in the management column?

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Answer: Please review the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.2. The FAR may be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

45. Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement

Does that fall under travel shown in the car spreadsheets and us an item that is not priced in the proposal.

Answer: Refer to Section 1.5.14 of the Performance Work Statement.

Technical

46. Please provide the number of holding sewage tanks, capacity of each for each location, and the approximate frequency of pick ups each week.

Answer: See Technical Exhibit 8.4.5 for sizes and pick-up varies based on time of year and usage.

47. When was the last Electrical Switchgear maintenance preformed (per location) as mandated by NFPA 70B & 70E?

Answer: Unknown

48. What were the annual quantities and types of hazardous waste removed at the facilities?

Answer: One (1) Oily-waste disposal found, WO# K317-2383.

49. Please clarify whether the following are included in the SOW, and, if so, is there inventory information for these?:

• Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Management

• Radon Mitigation

• Fire Alarm System Testing

• Fire Alarm System Maintenance

• Water Based Fire Suppression Systems

• Fire Doors

• Fire/Smoke Dampers

• Smoke Control Systems

• Vertical Transportation Systems

Answer: Please review the PWS for this information, additionally review paragraph 5.3.1

50. What is the quantity of backflow preventers?

Answer: Backflow preventers are not part of this contract. Please see paragraph 5.3.1 in the

PWS.

51. What is the specific information for the HVAC systems, central and split systems (size, manufacturer, age, etc.)?

Answer: See the PWS for this information. 8.4.1 lists buildings and building areas, and 8.4.3 lists basic HVAC information.

52. Is exterior lighting included in the contract? Is there lift equipment that will be available to the contractor? What is the total quantity of outside lighting fixtures by type (i.e. incandescent, or other:

sodium, mercury vapor, etc.) and location?

Answer: Yes, exterior lighting is included. No lift equipment is available. Total Quantity information is not available.

53. When was the last thermographic scan completed on the electrical systems? Can you provide the results? Were the deficiencies addressed?

Answer: A thermographic scan has not been completed.

54. What’s the model # and KW rating for the generator?

Answer: Lock Generators are typically 100-200kW and are generally Cummins 6BT5.9 or Olympian D200P4. Portable generators are listed in Technical Exhibit 8.4.11.

55. 8.4 Inventory Lists

During the site visit potential offerers inspected lifts, hydraulic pumps, cameras and other such equipment we do not see in current RFP inventory lists.

Would the Government please clarify whether current inventory lists are a comprehensive listing of all equipment Contractor will be responsible for?

Answer: The inventory lists provided by the Government are all-inclusive for equipment that requires routine and preventative maintenance outlined in Section 5.3.

If they are not, will the Government please provide an all-inclusive list of equipment and associated equipment Contractor will be responsible for?

Answer: Non-Routine work listed in Section 5.4 will be Cost Reimbursable.

56. • Section 5.3.3.8.8 Signage/Bollards – Does the reflective testing to be performed on each sign require a specialized subcontractor? If so, please provide the current subcontractor’s name who performed the service.

Answer: Negative. References in Section 2A.08 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices provide acceptable methods of inspection.

57. • Sections 5.4.1.3, 5.4.1.4, 5.4.1.5, 5.4.1.6, 5.4.2 – These sections reference that State Licensed Contractors be used. Please confirm that these State License requirements are only applicable for work deemed “Non-Routine and New Work” as defined in section 5.4.

Answer: Negative. Review Paragraph 1.5.8 and 5.3.2.

Historical Data

58. Please provide historical data concerning the number and type of IDIQ improvements and repairs performed over the last 3-5 years?

Answer: This has not been an IDIQ contract in the past. In addition, please see paragraph 5.4 in the PWS.

59. Please provide historical data concerning the number and type of Non-Reimbursable repairs performed over the last 3-5 years? This information is needed so that we can provide you a more accurate and realistic price for services.

Answer: There are NOT any NON-REIMBURSABLE repairs. See paragraph 5.4 in the PWS for examples of non-routine repairs.

60. Please provide a Service Call History Report for the past year.

Answer: See Attached File from 01-FEB-2016 to 01-FEB-2017. Below are the Work Order Status identifiers

WAPPR

The work order is waiting for approval. WAPPR is the default status for work orders that are created in the Work Order Tracking, Changes, Releases, and Activities applications.

APPR

The work order is approved and the work can begin.

WSCH

The work order is waiting to be scheduled. WSCH is the default status for work orders that are created in the Preventive Maintenance application.

WMATL

Materials must arrive before the work can be performed.

WPCOND

The work can be performed only when the condition of the plant is suitable. For example, certain work might require that the plant is shut down.

INPRG

The work is in progress. INPRG is the default status for work orders that are created in the Quick Reporting application.

COMP

The physical work is completed.

CLOSE

The work order is closed. Inventory reservations for items that were not used for the work listed on the work order are removed, and the work order becomes a history record.

CAN

The work order is canceled. You cannot cancel a work order if the work is already in progress or if actuals are already reported.

HISTEDIT

The work order was edited in history.

61. Is there an existing deficiency list?

Answer: No

62. 5.2.7.1 Service Orders

During the site visit Service Orders were estimated at 500 annually.

Would the Government please provide a list of Service Orders for the last 18 months?

Answer: Please review the response to Question 60. The Government has provided a 12-month history

Would the Government please confirm all Service Order actions, expenditures and notations are to be recorded under that single Service Order?

Answer: Confirmed

63. 5.2.7.1 Service Orders

Would the Government please confirm 500 service orders is the maximum number Contractor will be responsible for each year?

Answer: Negative.

64. Usage and mileage is critical in determining maintenance requirements for vehicles and equipment.

8.4.7 GSA Vehicles Listing

Would the Government please provide annual mileage per vehicle for the last 18 months? This is required to estimate maintenance requirements?

Answer: Answer will be provided in a later amendment

8.4.8 Small Vehicles

Would the Government please provide usage hours or mileage, as applicable to vehicle type, for the last 18 months?

Answer: Answer will be provided in a later amendment

8.4.9 Construction Equipment and Vehicles

Would the Government please provide annual hours of use or mileage, as applicable to vehicle type, for the last 18 months?

Answer: Answer will be provided in a later amendment

65. • Section 5.2.7.1 Services Orders – Please provide historical records for all Service Orders (inclusive of hours expended for each SO) performed over the past 3 years.

Answer: Please review the response to Question 60. The Government has provided a 12-month history

66. • Section 5.2.7.2 Standard Operating Orders – Please provide a complete list of all Standard Operating Orders to be performed on this contract.

Answer: Please review the response to Question 60. The Government has provided a 12-month history

67. • Section 5.2.7.3 Preventative Maintenance – Please provide current PM schedule.

Answer: Please review paragraph 5.3.3 of the PWS.

68. • Section 5.3.3.8.7 Fences and Gates – Please provide linear footage of all fences and number of gates for each contract location.

Answer: Not relevant to the procurement

69. • Section 5.3.3.8.8 Signage/Bollards – Please provide total number of signs per contract location.

Answer: Not relevant to the procurement

70. • Section 5.3.3.8.8 Signage/Bollards – Please provide historical data indicating the most recent inspection and reflective testing.

Answer: Not relevant to the procurement

71. • Section 5.4 Non-Routine and New Work – Please provide 3 years historical data for all Non- Routine and New Work.

Answer: Not relevant to the requirement

Computer and Datasystems

72. What type of CMMS system is in place?

Answer: FEM is the system currently in place. Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (FEM), is a child program of IBM Maximo Asset Management. BUILDER Sustainment and Management System (SMS) and ROOFER SMS are possible future data systems and can be found at : https://www.sms.erdc.dren.mil/

73. In various places of the draft solicitation a reference is made to “ Automated Data Systems”. Please provide a list or examples of these systems.

Answer: Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (FEM), is a child program of IBM Maximo Asset Management. BUILDER Sustainment and Management System (SMS) and ROOFER SMS are possible future data systems and can be found at :

https://www.sms.erdc.dren.mil/

74. M.F Sub-factor 2 Technical Approach

Would the Government please clarify which database system is currently being used on site?

Answer: Please refer to Question 72.

Would the Government please clarify whether contractors will access the Government system for work management?

https://www.sms.erdc.dren.mil/ https://www.sms.erdc.dren.mil/

Answer: Affirmative. All work orders will be generated and tracked in FEM.

Would the Government please clarify whether the contractor is to use their own CMMS for work execution?

Answer: The Contractor will receive Government generated work orders from FEM. The Contractor will use Government Supplied Computers on the Government Supplied Network.

The Contractor is free to use any software that is approved by ACE-IT on a Government furnished computer.

If we are to use our own CMMS, will the Government grant access to upload contract execution data into the Government system?

Answer: The Contractor is free to use any software that is approved by ACE-IT on a Government furnished computer.

Submissions and Other Questions

75. For teaming agreement, can offerors submit past performance from subcontracts?

Answer: Yes

76. Will this procurement result in multiple awards and if so, how many?

Answer: Per the Solicitation “The intent is to issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The intent is to award one contract as a result of this solicitation.”

77. Does the Past Performance Questionnaires have to be sent to you directly from the POCs that complete them or can we simply include them in our proposal?

Answer: No they do not have to come directly from the POC and Yes you can include them in your proposal. See Factor 3 –Past Performance in the solicitation

78. Reference 5.2.7.1.1 Service Order Standards.

States “See Technical Exhibit 6 for outline of priorities and their respective response and completion times. We were unable to locate Technical Exhibit 6 or the stated information. Please advise.

Answer: The sentence “See Technical Exhibit 6 for outline of priorities and their respective response and completion times.” Should be struck out

5.2.7.1.1. Service Order Standards:

Service orders are assigned a priority in the Automated Data System. Priorities have a “Respond by” and “completion by” time frame. Timeliness of services are determined by meeting the “respond by” and the “complete by” time frame. See Technical Exhibit 6 for outline of priorities and their respective response and completion times. Service Orders shall identify task request, date of issue, labor cost, materials and cost, start date, completion date, identify trades person whom executed service and narrative of execution.

79. Reference: Technical Exhibit 2, 8.4.2 Natural Resources Inventory

Please explain what locations are represented by the headings “LOST” and “Canal Point.”

Answer: LOST = Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, Appx 110 miles of trail on the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD).

Canal Point is an access area to LOST and has a boat ramp and picnic shelters. Canal point is between Pahoke and Port Mayaca.

Maps of LOST and Access Points can be found at:

http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Okeechobee-Scenic-Trail/

Please provide Natural Resources Inventory for the Herbert Hoover Dyke & Trail.

Answer: HHD Trail is the same thing as LOST, see response and web link above.

80. How do you draw the bid requirements from the information provided in order to cost the routine Service Orders, Standard Operating Orders and Preventive Maintenance for the items in the bid summary sheet?

Answer: See Section 5.3 in the PWS for descriptions of routine and preventative maintenance, with Attachments/Technical Exhibits in Section 8.4 as reference for quantities.

Technical Exhibit 8.2 summarizes deliverables.

END

http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Okeechobee-Scenic-Trail/

General Questions
1. Will all questions and their responses be provided to all bidders?
a. Answer: Yes
2. Would the government clarify if the security clearance is good for all locations or do offerors have to get clearances for each locations?
b. Answer: Clearance is good for all locations
3. Acts of God and Damages
c. Answer: No individual or organization can be held responsible for an “Act of God”. The Contractor is responsible for its actions, and the actions of its employees including sub-contractors. The Contractor would not be held responsible for acts of v...
4. 5.2.4.1 Annual Inventory Audits
d. Answer: This question is unclear. The Contractor will be held accountable for all Government Furnished Equipment that is listed on the Contractor’s hand receipt inventory at the time of the audit.
5. 5.2.4.3 Warranty Management
e. Answer: Negative. Warranty information is recorded in FEM.
6. 8.4.6 Fuel Tanks
f. Answer: The Contractor may assume that all fuel tanks are in compliance with code, and at 60% useful life.
7. 8.4.1 SFOO AoR Facilities, Building Numbers, and AoR Map
g. Answer: Associated equipment includes tainer, lift, and lock gates; hydraulic pumps and cylinders; electric motors; gears; seals; control systems, etc. The other locks share similar associated equipment.
8. Could the due date for the solicitation please be extended by 10 days so that contractors have adequate time to thoroughly review the answers to questions and fully incorporate that information into our proposals?
h. Answer: Negative, however the Government will grant a seven (7) day extension.
Current Contract Information
9. What is the current contract award amount?
i. Answer: $12,580,259.61
10. Is there a collective bargaining agreement in place on the current contract?
j. Answer: No
11. Please confirm there are no Collective Bargaining Agreements in place on this contract.
k. Answer: Please Review Question 10
12. Reference 1.5.5 Place of Performance
l. Answer: Please review the response to Question 60.
m. Answer: This is irrelevant, all work under the solicitation exceeding the above thresholds will generate a separate Task Order against the contract.
Incumbent Information
13. What is the name of the current contractor?
n. Answer: R&D Maintenance Services Inc.
14. Are there any incumbent employees currently performing? If yes, how many?
o. Answer: Yes and you may contact the incumbent contractor for this information..
15. Would incumbent employees have 1st right of refusal under this opportunity?
p. Answer: Please refer to Executive Order (EO) 13495 “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts” and FAR Part 22.12
16. Without infringing on privileged information, please advise of the current crafts used, not the number of positions.
q. Answer: You are welcome to contact the incumbent contractor for this information.
17. What activities are currently being sub-contracted?
r. Answer: You are welcome to contact the incumbent contractor for this information.
18. Please list the subcontractors that are currently associated with this contract.
s. Answer: You may contact the incumbent contractor for this information.
19. Please provide a complete list of current subcontractors utilized in the performance of the existing contract.
t. Answer: Please review Question 18
20. Please provide the list of service contracts.
u. Answer: You may contact the incumbent contractor for this information. In addition, please see paragraph 5.3.1 in the PWS.
21. As the SCA requires that vacations are provided based on tenure with the incumbent or successor contractor, please provide a complete seniority list for all contractor employees so that accurate vacation assumptions can be made.
v. Answer: This information will only be provided after contract award per FAR 22.1204.
Personnel Qualifications
22. Can multiple years of experience be substituted for the degree requirements for the key personnel?
w. Answer: No
23. If a bidder does not propose a Contract Manager with a degree is this considered a weakness or does this eliminate the bidder’s proposal from consideration?
x. Answer: This will be determined during the source selection process.
24. PWS 1.5.11.1. – these degree/educational requirement are excessive for preventative maintenance / service call work for a facilities contract – QUESTION: please consider putting years of experience as an alternate to BS/MS degrees for the Key Peop...
y. Answer: No
25. Reference 1.5.11.1 Contract Manager
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26. If a bidder does not provide a letter of intent for the key personnel is this considered a weakness or does this eliminate the bidder’s proposal from consideration?
aa. Answer: Letters of intent shall be provided for any prospective Key Personnel that are not currently employed by the prime contractor. See solicitation document pg. 110. This will be determined during the source selection process.
27. Reference 1.5.11 Key Personnel.
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bb. Answer: Yes, the Supervisor/Superintendent may serve as the Contract Manager Alternate as long as the Supervisor/Superintendent meets the requirements of the Contract Manager Alternate.
cc. Answer: Security Representative would be an additional duty
28. Reference 1.5.11.5 Office Administrator / Database Analyst.
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dd. Answer: There is no requirement for the Office Administrator / Database Analyst to be familiar with programming languages.
ee. Currently Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (FEM) is the only database that the Administrator / Analyst is required to use, however BUILDER SMS and ROOFER SMS may replace the ISR-I inspection forms during the life of the contract.
29. Section 1.5.11 Key Personnel Resumes
ff. Answer: Confirmed. The Contractor will be required to provide qualifications as outlined in Paragraph 1.5.11.5 prior to the Administrative Assistant / Database Analyst assuming his/her duties.
Financial
30. Who is responsible for payment of the diesel fuel for the emergency generators?
gg. Answer: Review Paragraph 5.2.9 in the PWS.
31. Reference 4.3 Materials and 4.4 Equipment
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hh. Answer: For clarification, The Government will provide reimbursement for approved materials and supplies required to complete services.
32. Reference 5.3.3.8 Grounds Maintenance
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ii. Answer: Yes, Reference Question 30 and 31
33. 5.4.8 Equipment and Operator Rental / Leasing
jj. Answer: All work in Section 5.4 is non-routine.
34. Section 4.4 Equipment – Please confirm that all equipment rentals/leases referenced in this section are part of cost reimbursable line items.
kk. Answer: Equipment rentals and leases provided by the Contractor for use by the Government are cost reimbursable.
35. • Section 5.3.3.7 Pave and Unpaved Traffic, Parking, and Drainage Structures – “For estimating purposes only, the following areas are provided: Total asphalt area needing replaced per year = 15,000 square feet. Total asphalt surface area needing r...
ll. Answer: These quantities are given “For estimating purposes only…” and MAY be used to develop labor hours. The Contractor may make assumptions based on available information and site visits to divide costs.
36. • Section 5.3.3.7.1 Minor Repair of Deteriorated Areas – Are all repairs up to 100 square feet in area performed as Service Orders where the contractor has the liability up to 16 hours, or $2,000, or are they performed as cost reimbursable task or...
mm. Answer: All work in Section 5.3 is considered to be routine and preventative, and would be performed under a Service Order.
37. • Section 5.3.3.7.2 Levee Crown and Toes Ditches – “Maintain integrity of the levee crow on approximately 146 miles of paved and non-paved areas” Please confirm that this maintenance is performed as part of the Firm Fixed Price or as a cost reimbu...
nn. Answer: Review Question 35
38. • Section 5.3.3.8 Grounds Maintenance – “For estimating purposes only the following quantities are given: Seedbed preparation on approximately 700 acres of land per year. The frequency of fertilizer application for the above are is 1 time per 4 mo...
oo. Answer: These quantities are given “For estimating purposes only…” and MAY be used to develop labor hours. The Contractor may make assumptions based on available information and site visits to divide costs.
pp. Answer: These quantities are given “For estimating purposes only…” and MAY be used to develop labor hours. The Contractor may make assumptions based on available information and site visits to divide costs.
39. • Sections 5.4 Non-Routine and New Work – Please confirm that all services under Section 5.4 (and all subsections of Section 5.4) are performed as cost reimbursable task orders.
qq. Answer: Confirmed
Pricing Schedule
40. Reference Pricing_Schedule Wage_Breakdown worksheet.S
rr. Answer: Labor rates have to be in; at a minimum, in accordance with the Service Contract Act. David Bacon rates are not applicable at this time.
41. Column Heading FICS
ss. Answer: It should read as FICA
42. Line Item Pricing
tt. Answer: Please review the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.2. The FAR may be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar
uu. Answer: Please review the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.2. The FAR may be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar
43. Specialty Vendors
vv. Answer: The Contractor may find the most equivalent category, and clearly comment the line to the right of the table, and provide clear reference and description of the intended substitution on the Bid_Summary_Sheet. If a suitable substitution can...
ww. Answer: See answer listed in vv..
44. Equipment
xx. Answer: Please review the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.2. The FAR may be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar
yy. Answer: Please review the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.2. The FAR may be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar
45. Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement
zz. Answer: Refer to Section 1.5.14 of the Performance Work Statement.
Technical
46. Please provide the number of holding sewage tanks, capacity of each for each location, and the approximate frequency of pick ups each week.
aaa. Answer: See Technical Exhibit 8.4.5 for sizes and pick-up varies based on time of year and usage.
47. When was the last Electrical Switchgear maintenance preformed (per location) as mandated by NFPA 70B & 70E?
bbb. Answer: Unknown
48. What were the annual quantities and types of hazardous waste removed at the facilities?
ccc. Answer: One (1) Oily-waste disposal found, WO# K317-2383.
49. Please clarify whether the following are included in the SOW, and, if so, is there inventory information for these?:
ddd. Answer: Please review the PWS for this information, additionally review paragraph 5.3.1
50. What is the quantity of backflow preventers?
eee. Answer: Backflow preventers are not part of this contract. Please see paragraph 5.3.1 in the PWS.
51. What is the specific information for the HVAC systems, central and split systems (size, manufacturer, age, etc.)?
fff. Answer: See the PWS for this information. 8.4.1 lists buildings and building areas, and 8.4.3 lists basic HVAC information.
52. Is exterior lighting included in the contract? Is there lift equipment that will be available to the contractor? What is the total quantity of outside lighting fixtures by type (i.e. incandescent, or other: sodium, mercury vapor, etc.) and location?
ggg. Answer: Yes, exterior lighting is included. No lift equipment is available. Total Quantity information is not available.
53. When was the last thermographic scan completed on the electrical systems? Can you provide the results? Were the deficiencies addressed?
hhh. Answer: A thermographic scan has not been completed.
54. What’s the model # and KW rating for the generator?
iii. Answer: Lock Generators are typically 100-200kW and are generally Cummins 6BT5.9 or Olympian D200P4. Portable generators are listed in Technical Exhibit 8.4.11.
55. 8.4 Inventory Lists
jjj. Answer: The inventory lists provided by the Government are all-inclusive for equipment that requires routine and preventative maintenance outlined in Section 5.3.
kkk. Answer: Non-Routine work listed in Section 5.4 will be Cost Reimbursable.
56. • Section 5.3.3.8.8 Signage/Bollards – Does the reflective testing to be performed on each sign require a specialized subcontractor? If so, please provide the current subcontractor’s name who performed the service.
lll. Answer: Negative. References in Section 2A.08 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices provide acceptable methods of inspection.
57. • Sections 5.4.1.3, 5.4.1.4, 5.4.1.5, 5.4.1.6, 5.4.2 – These sections reference that State Licensed Contractors be used. Please confirm that these State License requirements are only applicable for work deemed “Non-Routine and New Work” as defined...
mmm. Answer: Negative. Review Paragraph 1.5.8 and 5.3.2.
Historical Data
58. Please provide historical data concerning the number and type of IDIQ improvements and repairs performed over the last 3-5 years?
nnn. Answer: This has not been an IDIQ contract in the past. In addition, please see paragraph 5.4 in the PWS.
59. Please provide historical data concerning the number and type of Non-Reimbursable repairs performed over the last 3-5 years? This information is needed so that we can provide you a more accurate and realistic price for services.
ooo. Answer: There are NOT any NON-REIMBURSABLE repairs. See paragraph 5.4 in the PWS for examples of non-routine repairs.
60. Please provide a Service Call History Report for the past year.
ppp. Answer: See Attached File from 01-FEB-2016 to 01-FEB-2017. Below are the Work Order Status identifiers
WAPPR
The work order is waiting for approval. WAPPR is the default status for work orders that are created in the Work Order Tracking, Changes, Releases, and Activities applications.
APPR
The work order is approved and the work can begin.
WSCH
The work order is waiting to be scheduled. WSCH is the default status for work orders that are created in the Preventive Maintenance application.
WMATL
Materials must arrive before the work can be performed.
WPCOND
The work can be performed only when the condition of the plant is suitable. For example, certain work might require that the plant is shut down.
INPRG
The work is in progress. INPRG is the default status for work orders that are created in the Quick Reporting application.
COMP
The physical work is completed.
CLOSE
The work order is closed. Inventory reservations for items that were not used for the work listed on the work order are removed, and the work order becomes a history record.
CAN
The work order is canceled. You cannot cancel a work order if the work is already in progress or if actuals are already reported.
HISTEDIT
The work order was edited in history.
61. Is there an existing deficiency list?
qqq. Answer: No
62. 5.2.7.1 Service Orders
rrr. Answer: Please review the response to Question 60. The Government has provided a 12-month history
sss. Answer: Confirmed
63. 5.2.7.1 Service Orders
ttt. Answer: Negative.
64. Usage and mileage is critical in determining maintenance requirements for vehicles and equipment.
uuu. Answer: Answer will be provided in a later amendment
vvv. Answer: Answer will be provided in a later amendment
www. Answer: Answer will be provided in a later amendment
65. • Section 5.2.7.1 Services Orders – Please provide historical records for all Service Orders (inclusive of hours expended for each SO) performed over the past 3 years.
xxx. Answer: Please review the response to Question 60. The Government has provided a 12-month history
66. • Section 5.2.7.2 Standard Operating Orders – Please provide a complete list of all Standard Operating Orders to be performed on this contract.
yyy. Answer: Please review the response to Question 60. The Government has provided a 12-month history
67. • Section 5.2.7.3 Preventative Maintenance – Please provide current PM schedule.
zzz. Answer: Please review paragraph 5.3.3 of the PWS.
68. • Section 5.3.3.8.7 Fences and Gates – Please provide linear footage of all fences and number of gates for each contract location.
aaaa. Answer: Not relevant to the procurement
69. • Section 5.3.3.8.8 Signage/Bollards – Please provide total number of signs per contract location.
bbbb. Answer: Not relevant to the procurement
70. • Section 5.3.3.8.8 Signage/Bollards – Please provide historical data indicating the most recent inspection and reflective testing.
cccc. Answer: Not relevant to the procurement
71. • Section 5.4 Non-Routine and New Work – Please provide 3 years historical data for all Non-Routine and New Work.
dddd. Answer: Not relevant to the requirement
Computer and Datasystems
72. What type of CMMS system is in place?
eeee. Answer: FEM is the system currently in place. Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (FEM), is a child program of IBM Maximo Asset Management. BUILDER Sustainment and Management System (SMS) and ROOFER SMS are possible future data systems and can ...
73. In various places of the draft solicitation a reference is made to “ Automated Data Systems”. Please provide a list or examples of these systems.
ffff. Answer: Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (FEM), is a child program of IBM Maximo Asset Management. BUILDER Sustainment and Management System (SMS) and ROOFER SMS are possible future data systems and can be found at : https://www.sms.erdc.dre...
74. M.F Sub-factor 2 Technical Approach
gggg. Answer: Please refer to Question 72.
hhhh. Answer: Affirmative. All work orders will be generated and tracked in FEM.
iiii. Answer: The Contractor will receive Government generated work orders from FEM. The Contractor will use Government Supplied Computers on the Government Supplied Network. The Contractor is free to use any software that is approved by ACE-IT on a G...
jjjj. Answer: The Contractor is free to use any software that is approved by ACE-IT on a Government furnished computer.
Submissions and Other Questions
75. For teaming agreement, can offerors submit past performance from subcontracts?
kkkk. Answer: Yes
76. Will this procurement result in multiple awards and if so, how many?
llll. Answer: Per the Solicitation “The intent is to issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The intent is to award one contract as a result of this solicitation.”
77. Does the Past Performance Questionnaires have to be sent to you directly from the POCs that complete them or can we simply include them in our proposal?
mmmm. Answer: No they do not have to come directly from the POC and Yes you can include them in your proposal. See Factor 3 –Past Performance in the solicitation
78. Reference 5.2.7.1.1 Service Order Standards.
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5.2.7.1.1. Service Order Standards:
Service orders are assigned a priority in the Automated Data System. Priorities have a “Respond by” and “completion by” time frame. Timeliness of services are determined by meeting the “respond by” and the “complete by” time frame. See Technical Ex...
79. Reference: Technical Exhibit 2, 8.4.2 Natural Resources Inventory
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oooo. Answer: LOST = Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, Appx 110 miles of trail on the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD).
pppp. Canal Point is an access area to LOST and has a boat ramp and picnic shelters. Canal point is between Pahoke and Port Mayaca.
qqqq. Maps of LOST and Access Points can be found at:
rrrr. Answer: HHD Trail is the same thing as LOST, see response and web link above.
80. How do you draw the bid requirements from the information provided in order to cost the routine Service Orders, Standard Operating Orders and Preventive Maintenance for the items in the bid summary sheet?
ssss. Answer: See Section 5.3 in the PWS for descriptions of routine and preventative maintenance, with Attachments/Technical Exhibits in Section 8.4 as reference for quantities. Technical Exhibit 8.2 summarizes deliverables.

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