Bidder Inquiries 7 October 2020.pdf

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Project: NC MATOC (UR) Review: Phase 1 Bidder Inquiries (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 68 inquiries.

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8809664 Construction

Phasing N/A

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

Is there any other company currently performing the requirements of this work, and if so, could you provide me the contract number for the work?

On: Sep 03 2020.

Government Response. . This is a new requirement. There is no current contractor or contract number.

On: Sep 08 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8809681 Contracting General

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

The order of limitations of task orders under this MATOC will be as low as $5M. The current value for a project to be considered "Relevant", however, is $20M. To allow for increased competition among small businesses and small-large businesses, we request that the Savannah District consider requiring only one of the submitted 3-5 projects be greater than $20M, while lowering the threshold for the remainder of projects to $15M. This will ensure that competitors are able to complete large jobs in excess of $20M, but will allow for increased competition from qualified small business or large-small business contractors as well.

On: Sep 03 2020.

Government Response. . The Government has considered this request and makes no change. Please propose the solicitation as issued. On: Sep 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8816273 Specifications 3.6 TAB D

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

Is a hard copy required of the letter, stamped with an official seal and notarized, from the contractor's surety?

On: Sep 08 2020.

Government Response. . A hard copy of the Letter from the Contractor's Surety Validating the Offerors' single and aggregate bonding Capability under TAB D – Financial Information & Bonding Capability is required. This will be updated via amendment. On: Sep 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8816285 Specifications 3.6

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

Please clarify the following:

3.6 (Under "PHASE ONE - VOLUME II") states;

... "TAB E – FACTOR 1 Past Performance / TAB F - FACTOR 2 Design Experience"

4. states; "PHASE ONE –TAB F – FACTOR 1 – PAST PERFORMANCE

5. states; "PHASE ONE – TAB G – FACTOR 2 - DESIGN EXPERIENCE"

On: Sep 08 2020.

Government Response. . This section will be revised by amendment to reflect the following:

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TAB E – FACTOR 1 Past Performance TAB F - FACTOR 2 Design Experience

4. PHASE ONE – TAB E – FACTOR 1 – PAST PERFORMANCE

5. PHASE ONE – TAB F – FACTOR 2 - DESIGN EXPERIENCE On: Sep 09 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8817764 Contracting General General

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

The solicitation doesn't provide any instruction for proposal layout, i.e. font type or size, margins, page limitations, etc. for Phase I, however Phase II 9.1.1.a identifies "minimum 10 font", for that section. Will Phase I layout instructions be provided via amendment?

On: Sep 09 2020.

Government Response. . This information will be provided via amendment. On: Sep 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8817770 General General General

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

Phase I, para. 4.1.2 requires submission of 3-5 construction relevant experience projects, however no required information for evaluation is provided, nor is an Attachment template provided for presentation of the information. Will this be added by amendment?

On: Sep 09 2020.

Government Response. . The evaluation criteria is section 4.2. Evaluation Criteria. The attachments are Attachments 2 Past Performance Questionnaire Summary Sheet and Attachment 3 Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). On: Sep 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8820362 General General General

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

The description of work in the pre-solicitation has language that indicates this contract is being established to primarily support MILCON and SRM programs. However, SRM is not mentioned in the solicitation. Will SRM type of projects be included in the IDIQ?

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . The MATOC will support MILCON/Large SRM requirements. On: Sep 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8820368 General General General

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

The description of work in the pre-solicitation has language indicating that the Contractors should be able to "provide rapid response" QUESTION: Please confirm if rapid response repair projects will be considered relevant.

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . The RFP, not the pre-solicitation, outlines the requirements for this solicitation.

See paragraph 4.1.2 for relevancy requirements for projects submitted by an offeror. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8820377 General General General

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

The description of work in the pre-solicitation has language indicating that the Contractors should be able to "provide rapid response for vertical and horizontal construction to include new construction, renovations, site work, mechanical

Page 2 of 16ProjNet: Logged In User systems, plumbing, utility systems, structural, electrical, HVAC, Instrumentation, security, and safety area o Government facilities." However, the Phase I Past Performance section 4.1.2 description of relevant projects does not include or address renovation, replacement, or new construction of the above-mentioned types of project. Will the types mentioned above of new construction, renovation, or replacement projects be considered relevant experience?

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8820368. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8820623 Design Team

Leader RFP Submittal Instruction

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

For Phase 1, Tab G - Factor 2 - Design Experience, are offerors allowed to submit Design Experience from more than one DOR? This would allow offerors to have more than one DOR on their team to propose on task orders if awarded the MATOC.

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . Phase 1, Tab G Factor 2, Must comply with the RFP package Section 5 Phase One - TAB G - FACTOR 2 - DESIGN EXPERIENCE On: Sep 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8821446 General RFP

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

What are the minimum dollar amounts for single and aggregate bonding for this MATOC?

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . Single minimum is estimated at $5M aggregate is $249M On: Sep 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8821452 Other RFP

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

What is the anticipated average task order project size?

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . Between $5M and $100M On: Sep 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8822006 General RFP page 15-16 Factor 1 – Past Performance Submission Requirements

Paragraph 4.1.1

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

If the Offeror has a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ-0) on file previously completed by the Client that matches all fields of the required Attachment 3, may this be submitted in lieu of requesting a new PPQ specific to this solicitation?

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . PPQ Submission must be in accordance with the RFP requirements 4.1.1. On:

Sep 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8822007 General Page 16 Factor 1 – Past Performance Submission Requirements

Paragraph 4.1.1

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

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If a project featured for the Offeror meets construction progress completion but has not yet received a CPARS evaluation marked as "Final" under Evaluation Type, will an Interim CPARS evaluation with Contract Percent Complete over a certain percentage (ex: 90%) be acceptable or should a PPQ instead be provided?

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . Paragraph 4 Phase One - Factor 1 Past Performance does not specify a percentage. The proposal will be evaluated based on the information as outlined in the RFP. On: Sep 11

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8822009 General Page 16 Factor 1 – Past Performance Submission Requirements

Paragraph 4.1.1

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

If a project has a CPARS evaluation available, could the Offeror opt to include a PPQ in lieu of the CPARS for consideration within the proposal? Please confirm if an available CPARS is preferred to a PPQ.

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . This information is provided under Paragraph 4 Phase One Factor 1 Past Performance. Please read the complete section. On: Sep 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8822012 General Page 16 and 20 Factor 1 – Past Performance

Submission Requirements and Factor 2 - Design Experience

Paragraph 4.1.1 and 5.1.1

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

If the Offeror and DOR have shared experience, may the same project(s) be featured in both Factor 1 and Factor 2?

On: Sep 10 2020.

Government Response. . The is information is provided within the Solicitation. You are encouraged to read the complete solicitation package sections. On: Sep 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8823472 General 00 21 00

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

In section 4.1.2 of the Solicitation, the Offeror shall submit projects successfully completed or at least 50 % construction progress completed within six (6) years preceding the date of this solicitation. We request this duration be pushed back to 12 years. We have determined looking back through the historical data, there has not been many design build projects from DOD, and we would like to push back the duration to allow for Design Build projects that are relevant and to allow more competition to be able to apply.

On: Sep 11 2020.

Government Response. . The Government has considered this request and makes no change. Please propose the solicitation as issued. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8824046 Contracting 00 21 16 and 00 70 00

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

The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.215-22 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges - Identification of Subcontract Effort and 52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges; however, FAR 52.215-23 is not to be included in solicitations when a firm-fixed price contract is to be awarded on the basis of adequate price competition. Since it is anticipated that the task orders pursuant to this IDIQ will be firm fixed price and awarded based on adequate price competition, will the Government delete FAR 52.215-22 and FAR 52.215-23?

On: Sep 11 2020.

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Government Response. . At the task order level, there are times when only one proposal is received for a task order RFP despite fair opportunity to the entire MATOC contractor pool being offered. Therefore, these clauses are necessary for this possible situation. The Government has considered this request and makes no change. Please propose the solicitation as issued. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8824058 Contracting 00 70 00

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

The solicitation incorporates both FAR 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data and 52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data - however FAR 15.408(b) requires these clauses in solicitations and contracts when it is contemplated that certified cost or pricing data will be required from the contractor or any subcontractor. Since it is anticipated that most task orders pursuant to the IDIQ contract will be made based on adequate price competition, is it the Government's intention that FAR 52.215-10 and FAR 52.215-12 will be operative only in the event that a task order is issued to a contractor on a sole source basis?

On: Sep 11 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8824046. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8824063 Contracting 00 21 16

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

The solicitation incorporates 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other than Certified Cost of Pricing Data however FAR 15.408 requires this clause in solicitations and contracts when it is contemplated that certified cost or pricing data will be required from the contractor or any subcontractor. Since it is anticipated that most task orders pursuant to the IDIQ contract will be made based on adequate price competition, is it the Government's intention that FAR 52.215-20 will be operative only in the event that a task order is issued to a contractor on a sole source basis?

On: Sep 11 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8824046. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8824064 Contracting 00 21 16

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

The solicitation includes FAR 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards. Is the Government contemplating potentially awarding only one MATOC?

On: Sep 11 2020.

Government Response. . Please see Section 00 21 00 paragraph 13.2 for the target number for this MATOC. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8824067 Contracting 00 70 00

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

The solicitation incorporates by reference DFARS 252.215-7002 Cost Estimating System Requirements, however DFARS 215.408(2) requires that this clause be included in all solicitations and contracts to be awarded on the basis of certified cost or pricing data. Since this award and teh task orders will be based on adequate price competition, will the Government delete DFARS 252.215-7002 from the solicitation?

On: Sep 11 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8824046. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8824071 Contracting 00 70 00

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Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) the solicitation includes DFARS 252.235-7000 Indemnification under 10 USC 2354 Fixed Price and 252.235-7001 Indemnification under 10 USC 2354 Cost Reimbursement, however per DFARS 253.070-1, these clauses are to included if authorized by the Secretary for research and/or development projects. We believe these were included in error. Will the contractor be indemnified hereunder or will the Government delete these clauses?

On: Sep 11 2020.

Government Response. . DFARS 252.235-7000 and 252.235-7001 will be deleted via forthcoming amendment. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8824074 Contracting 00 70 00

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

The solicitation includes DFARS 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration, however DFARS requires this clause to be included only when FAR 52.244-2 Subcontracts is included - which it is not. FAR 52.244-2 is only to be included for cost type contracts. Will the Government delete DFARS 252.244-7001 from the solicitation?

On: Sep 11 2020.

Government Response. . DFARS 252.244-7001 will be deleted via forthcoming amendment. On: Sep 22

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8826406 General Page 15 TAB D – Financial Information &

Bonding Capability

3.6 Tabs

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

Under TAB D it states that offeror shall provide Financial Information & Bonding Capability (eg. past three years financial statements, annual reports, Dun & Bradstreet Ratings and/or number, etc.). Due to the sensitive nature of this information and corporate policy, the information must be transmitted by our corporate finance group. Our proposal/project teams are prohibited from handling this information. Please consider allowing the required information to be submitted separately from the rest of Volume I by amending the submission requirements to allow one of the following: 1) An additional DoD SAFE code for a separate financial submission by the offeror's corporate finance group, or 2) This information be sent to the contracting offeror via a secure link from the offeror.

On: Sep 14 2020.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will clarify the requirements for Section 00 21 00 paragraphs 3.3 and 3.6. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8826437 General Page 21 5.1.1

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

To receive additional consideration, please confirm that the DORs "evidence of business agreement/level of commitment to the Prime Offerror," when provided in the form of a 2-page executed teaming agreement, will not be included in the overall 7-page limitation for Factor 2.

On: Sep 14 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed.Offerors may also receive additional consideration based on evidence of business agreement/level of commitment between the DOR and the Offeror in Section 00 21 00 paragraph 5.2.2. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8826473 General Page 19 4.2.3.1, paragraph 2

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

Page 19, section 4.2.3.1, paragraph 2, states "Offerors may be provided an opportunity to address any negative past performance information about which the Offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond if such information

Page 6 of 16ProjNet: Logged In User is determined to impact the rating to be assessed." Please consider allowing Offerors additional pages within Factor 1 to proactively address negative past performance challenges and how these events correlate with the Design-Build

NC MATOC.

On: Sep 14 2020.

Government Response. . The numbering for subparagraphs under paragraph 4.2.3 will be corrected by forthcoming amendment. The Government has considered the request regarding addressing negative past performance proactively and makes no change. Please propose the solicitation as amended. On: Sep 22

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8827290 General N/A N/A N/A

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

In an IDIQ MATOC program, it is most beneficial to work multiple design firms that could serve in the DOR role, based upon the diversity of relevant project types described for the MATOC, to enable us to select the most qualified design firm for that project type. To satisfy Factor 2 – DESIGN Experience, please confirm that the proposer may submit project examples from multiple design firms that may be utilized as the DOR for the different facility types within the MATOC, as long as the overall requirements for a minimum of 3 but no more than 5 projects for the entire factor are met.

On: Sep 15 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors are responsible for determining the level of DOR participation for this solicitation. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8827314 General N/A N/A N/A

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

Please advise when the ProjNet session will close for comments

On: Sep 15 2020.

Government Response. . Refer to Section 00 21 00, paragraph 3 Proposal Format, Subsection 3.5 Technical Matters of the Solicitation package. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8831161 General 4.1.2 4.1.2

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

Will an attachment or template be provided for presenting project experience for both Construction and Design experience? Please advise.

On: Sep 17 2020.

Government Response. . See Section 00 21 00 paragraph 4.1.1 for submission requirements for Factor 1 and paragraph 5.1 for Factor 2. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8831274 General

RFP PAGE 15-16

SECTION 4.1.1

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

Within the solicitation, section 00 21 00 - Instructions, subsection 4.1.1 it states "Offerors must submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire Summary Sheet, Attachment 2." The use of the word "must" clearly indicates that a PPQ is required for each relevant project submitted. In that same section, under paragraph two the solicitation states "Offerors may also submit a CPARS evaluation for each relevant project." The use of the words "may also" is interpreted as "in addition to" the PPQs. In the third paragraph, the solicitation states "Offerors are cautioned that the information submitted pertaining to a project shall be limited to the PPQ form or CPARS evaluation and an additional page and shall contain enough information to determine the similarity and relevancy of a project." This statement would indicate the offeror was to submit either a PPQ or a CPARS evaluation for each relevant project, but not both.

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The language within section 4.1.1 creates a conflict in which the offeror is initially told we "must" submit PPQs, but then later told we are limited to either "the PPQ form or a CPARS evaluation." Please clarify if the offeror is to provide a PPQ as a minimum, with a CPARS evaluation in addition to the PPQ at offeror's discretion, or if the offeror is to provide either a PPQ or a CPARS at the offerors discretion. If the latter, then please clarify which evaluation is preferred (PPQ or CPARS).

On: Sep 17 2020.

Government Response. . Per Section 00 21 00 paragraph 4.1.1, a Past Performance Questionnaire Summary Sheet, Attachment 2 is a required submission. A PPQ or CPARS submission is also required for each project that an offeror is submitting to demonstrate a record of construction performance and experience on recent and relevant projects. Offerors are responsible for determining what PPQ or CPARS info to submit. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8831275 General

RFP PAGE 15

SECTION 4.1.1

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

Previous Bidder Inquiry ID 8822006 asks if the offeror can submit a PPQ that was previously completed by the client if it matches all fields of the required Attachment 3 in lieu of requested that same client to complete a new PPQ. The response directs the offeror to submit in accordance with RFP section 4.1.1. RFP section 4.1.1 states that the offeror "may use the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Attachment 3 at the end of this section to submit to the client (Point of Contact) for each relevant project submitted." The use of the word "may" would indicate the use of this specific version of the PPQ is a suggestion and not a mandatory requirement, therefore we interpret the response to bidder inquiry 8822006 to mean the RFP version of the PPQ is a recommendation that would not preclude the offeror from using a previously completed PPQ as long as the fields of said PPQ match the version including with the RFP.

Please confirm that we have interpreted this correctly.

On: Sep 17 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed. Offerors are responsible for determining what PPQ or CPARS information to submit that best demonstrates a record of construction performance and experience on recent and relevant projects per Section 00 21 00 paragraph 4.1.1. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8833197 General 5.1.4

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

Factor 2, section 5.1.4 states Offeror may submit two single sided pages describing the relationship between Offeror and the Designer of Record for the performance of contract as a result of this solicitation (business agreement, formal agreement, etc) Please confirm the inclusion of the formal agreement does not count towards the two page relationship description.

On: Sep 18 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors are limited to the page count within Section 00 21 00 paragraph

5.1.4. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8833237 General 5.2.2

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

Factor 2, section 5.2.2 sates the offerors may receive additional consideration if more than 1 Design Build project is submitted. Section 5.1.2 says Three of the five projects should be Design-Build construction.

Please confirm additional consideration may be given if the offeror provides more than 3 Design-Build projects.

On: Sep 18 2020.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will clarify Section 00 21 00 paragraphs 5.1 and

5.2. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8834089 General Pages 17 & 20 Sections 4.1.2 & 5.1.1

Page 17, section 4.1.2 lists the relevant construction project types, and Page 20, paragraph 5.1.1 lists the relevant design experience project types. Please confirm renovation projects are considered relevant or are only 'new construction' projects relevant?

On: Sep 20 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors are responsible for determining the projects to submit that meet the requirements of Section 00 21 00 paragraphs 4.1.2 and 5.1.1. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8834740 General Section 00 21 16-Instructions to

Proposers

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

Under Responsibility Determination Information it states that offeror shall provide:

1. One (1) signed bank reference demonstrating adequate financial resources. If Offeror's firm has a line of credit -provide information on how many figures Offeror can borrow against the line of credit (i.e. minimum 6 figures – exact line of credit is not required).

2. The Offeror shall provide the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or signed by an authorized officer of the organization.

Submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital, which will be used for the performance of the resultant contract.

Due to the sensitive nature of this information and corporate policy, the information must be transmitted by our corporate finance group. Our proposal/project teams are prohibited from handling this information. Please consider allowing the required information to be submitted separately from the rest of the price proposal package by amending the submission requirements to allow one of the following: 1) An additional DoD SAFE code for a separate financial submission by the offeror's corporate finance group, or 2) This information be sent to the contracting offeror via a secure link from the offeror.

On: Sep 21 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8826406. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8835149 General General

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

In response to Question 8816273, on 10 Sept. referred to a forthcoming amendment. To date, this amendment has not posted and 15 ProjNet responses are still pending. We would like to request an extension of at least 1 week, to 15 October, to allow Offeror's ample time to prepare proposals based on the forthcoming amendment and ProjNet responses.

On: Sep 21 2020.

Government Response. . Any changes to the proposal date/time will be addressed by amendment to the solicitation. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8835175 General g

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

Clarification for Question 8835149 - to date 22 ProjNet responses are still pending.

On: Sep 21 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8835149. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8837366 General N/A N/A N/A

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

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Please clarify the upload requirements. Per the solicitation, we are to enter emails via DoD SAFE. However, when logging into DoD SAFE it is asking for a request code. Will USACE be providing the request code or does each offeror need to ask for that independently of the contracting main point of contact?

On: Sep 22 2020.

Government Response. . See Section 00 21 00 paragraph 3.3. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8837638 General Page 16 Section 4.1.1 paragraph 2

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

Page 16, section 4.1.1, paragraph 2 states Offerors may also submit a CPARS evaluation for each relevant project, however, paragraph 3 states "Offerors are cautioned that the information submitted pertaining to a project shall be limited to the PPQ form or CPARS evaluation." Please confirm that a CPARS can be submitted in Factor 1 along with a completed PPQ and a 1-page summary for each project.

On: Sep 22 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8831274. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8837646 General Page 20 Section 5.1.1

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

Please confirm that projects submitted under Factor 2 should be projects where the proposed Designer of Record performed Designer of Record duties and that projects involving RFP development services or master planning only without complete design services are not relevant.

On: Sep 22 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed. On: Sep 22 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8838451 General N/A N/A N/A

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

The response to inquiry #8827290 is not clear. Please confirm whether or not the proposer may submit project examples from multiple design firms, as long as the overall requirement for a minimum of 3 but no more than 5 projects for the entire factor are met. In an IDIQ MATOC with a diversity of task orders, it is often best to partner up with multiple firms rather than one single firm, in order to ensure the most qualified partner is on each task order.

On: Sep 23 2020.

Government Response. . The offeror best determines whether they need a single or multiple DORs to submit their best proposal. The government will not specify further than what is provided in the solicitation.

On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8838550 General Factor 2 - 5.1.1 & 5.1.4

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

Response to Inquiry 8826437 and 8833197 contradict in regards to an executed teaming agreement counting towards the overall 7-page limitation (5 page narrative & 2 pages describing the relationship) for Factor 2.

Please confirm providing an executed teaming agreement for additional consideration per 5.1.1 will not count towards the 7-page limitation (5 page narrative & 2 pages describing the relationship).

On: Sep 23 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors may submit letters of commitment. However, multiple pages of contracts between an offeror and DORs is not the intent. Offerors are to stick to the 7 pages limitation to submit projects and provide a relationship narrative other than brief DOR letters of commitment. On: Sep 24 2020

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8838692 Other 00 21 00 -

Instructions

TAB D

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

According to the Instructions to Bidders - TAB D, it states "The offeror is not required to submit a bid bond in Phase One but is required to submit a letter, stamped with an official seal and notarized, from the contractor's surety validating the Offeror's single and aggregate bonding capability and a power of attorney if applicable." Is this bonding letter required to be mailed in its original form or is including it in our electronically submitted proposal sufficient?

On: Sep 23 2020.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will clarify Section 00 21 00 paragraph 3.6. On:

Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8838893 General N/A N/A N/A

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

Volume 1, TAB D requires the Offeror to provide a list of all current contracts held, total dollar value, award date, anticipated completion, and performance and payment bond amount along with a letter from the surety validating the Offeror's single and aggregate bond capacity. In lieu of providing the list of current contracts, total dollar value, award date, anticipated completion, and payment and performance bond amount, can the Offeror have the Surety add to their surety letter stating the amount of total bonding capacity available currently at the time of the Offer?

On: Sep 23 2020.

Government Response. . No, offeror is to submit all information required by solicitation, not one item in lieu of another. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8839612 General Page 20 Section 4.1.2

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

As a follow-up to ProjNet # 8834089, RFP paragraph 4.1.2 states, "...the following may be considered relevant projects: Design-build or design-bid-build construction...". For this RFP, please clarify if the word "construction" includes renovation projects.

On: Sep 23 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8839616. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8839616 General Page 20 Section 5.1.1

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

As a follow-up to ProjNet # 8834089, RFP paragraph 5.1.1 states, "...any of the following types of facilities: Design-build or design-bid-build construction...". For this RFP, please clarify if the word "construction" includes renovation projects.

On: Sep 23 2020.

Government Response. . FAR 2.101 defines construction. No further definition will be provided. Offerors are responsible for determining the projects that meet the solicitation requirements. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841243 Other 51 and 61 00 45 00 / 00 70 00

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

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Are the 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications within the specifications, along with the 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract, required in the proposal? They are typically required, yet these documents are not listed under a particular TAB for the proposal submission. Please advise.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . Are the 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications within the specifications, along with the 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract, required in the proposal? They are typically required, yet these documents are not listed under a particular TAB for the proposal submission. Please advise. On:

Sep 24 2020

Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

No. A forthcoming amendment will clarify paragraph 3.6 with the addition of Tab E. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841419 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm electronic signatures are acceptable for this solicitation.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . Electronic Signature are acceptable where applicable in the Solicitation in accordance with 3. Proposal Format On: Sep 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841420 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm electronic signatures are acceptable for this solicitation.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . See Inquiry 8841419 On: Sep 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841421 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm electronic signatures are acceptable for this solicitation.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . See Inquiry 8841419 On: Sep 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841423 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm electronic signatures are acceptable for this solicitation.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . See Inquiry 8841419 On: Sep 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841424 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm electronic signatures are acceptable for this solicitation.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . See Inquiry 8841419 On: Sep 25 2020

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841425 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm it is acceptable to submit a CPARs in lieu of a PPQ. We find many clients will not complete a PPQ if they've already completed a CPARs.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8831274. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841428 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm the use of subtabs is acceptable to facilitate organization.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . The solicitation specifies the required tabs and volumes for the proposal submission. Offerors are responsible for determining any further preparing and organizing within what the solicitation specifies. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841429 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm letters of commitment do not count against the page limit.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8838550. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8841432 General NA NA NA

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

Section 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications is included in the solicitation but completed Representations and Certifications are not requested in the Section 00 21 proposal requirements. Please confirm that offerors are not to submit the completed Section 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications in their Phase 1 proposals.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . See response to Inquiry 8841243. On: Sep 24 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8842630 General NA NA NA

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

The solicitation does not appear to specify font requirements. Please confirm this is the intent and that offeror's have discretion on font size/type, as long as it's legible.

On: Sep 24 2020.

Government Response. . See Bidder Inquiry 8817764 On: Sep 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8843335 Construction Management

Section 4.1.2 Section 4.1.2

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

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Are the projects in section 4.12 and 5.1.1 listed in descending order of importance?

Design-build or design-bid-build construction of Medical Facilities, Headquarters and Operational Facilities, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Administrative & Office Buildings, Educational Facilities, Military Training Facilities, Weapons Training Facilities, Animal Training & Storage Facilities, Religious Facilities, Recreational & Storage Facilities, Dining Facilities, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Aircraft Storage Facilities, Air Traffic Control Towers/Facilities, Barracks Buildings, Ranges, and Access Control Points

On: Sep 25 2020.

Government Response. . There is no order of importance for the types of facilities listed in sections

4.1.2 and 5.1.1. On: Sep 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8843989 General NA NA NA

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

Please confirm the time zone for the due date is Eastern Time, not Central.

On: Sep 25 2020.

Government Response. . Refer to the Description located on BETA.SAM.gov/ On: Sep 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8843995 General NA NA NA

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

The RFP requests single-sided pages, which doesn't appear to be applicable to an electronic submission. Is the intent for contractors to place a blank PDF between each page, to simulate a "single-sided page"?

On: Sep 25 2020.

Government Response. . No, a blank page is not the intent. The intent is a single page in the pdf for each page identified in a page count limit in the solicitation. For example, a 5 page count limit means 5 pages, not 10 pages (5 that are double sided). On: Sep 29 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8844170 General Evaluation Criteria 5.2 5.2.2

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

Paragraph 5.2.2 states Offerors may also receive additional consideration based on evidence of business agreement/level of commitment between the DOR and the Offeror. If letters of commitment (LOCs) satisfy as sufficient evidence, should LOCs be included in Tab G, Design Experience?

On: Sep 25 2020.

Government Response. . Submit in accordance with the information outlined for Section 5 On: Sep 25

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8846258 General N/A N/A N/A

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

Neither inquiries 8838550 nor 8841429 address whether letters of commitment/teaming agreements count against the past limit. We assume the intent of the guidance is that they DO NOT count against the page limit, but the intent is to not provide several pages of these items.

On: Sep 28 2020.

Government Response. . The response to Inquiry ID 8838550 stands as the final response to this question. On: Sep 29 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8846265 General N/A N/A N/A

It appears PPQs are not requested nor required for Tab G – Factor 2 – Design Experience. Please confirm this is the intent.

On: Sep 28 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed On: Sep 29 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8846381 General N/A N/A N/A

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

For a design-build project submitted in Tab G – Factor 2 – Design Experience, please confirm it is acceptable to submit a project for which construction is still in progress, as long as the design is 100% complete.

On: Sep 28 2020.

Government Response. . The project shall contain enough information that demonstrates experience with the design of any of the following types of facilities listed in 5.1.1. On: Sep 29 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8846477 Other Instructions

00 21 00 / 4. PHASE ONE-TAB

F-FACTOR I-PAST

PERFORMANCE

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

From Section 4.1.2. Offeror shall submit a minimum of three projects, but no more than five total - May we factor in adjusted inflation for the contract value of one of the relevant projects within the specified time frame?

On: Sep 28 2020.

Government Response. . No, the project value is the Contract Award amount to include any changes by modifications. On: Sep 29 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8846782 Other 4.1.1 Phase 1 Tab F Factor 1

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

It is our understanding that a PPQ which has been used in a previous response is acceptable, as long as it is not incorporated by reference. Is that correct?

On: Sep 28 2020.

Government Response. . See Bidder Inquiry ID 8831275 On: Sep 29 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8847452 General N/A N/A N/A

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

Do the SF 30s need to be signed and returned, or is acknowledgement of amendments on the SF 1442 sufficient?

On: Sep 29 2020.

Government Response. . Either method is acceptable as long as all amendments are acknowledged.

On: Sep 29 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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UNCLASSIFIED\\FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Patent 11/892,984 ProjNet property of ERDC since 2004.

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