W912JB10R4004 Q A 4Jun2010.pdf

W912JB10R4004

Questions and Answers

4 Jun 2010

Q1. Can you give examples of possible design build projects/TO’s?

A1. As stated Solicitation Section 00100 1.1.2 & 1.3; the majority of projects will principally be bid‐build type form previously completed designs. However, offerings may include some design/build projects.

The typical design build project will generally not exceed $1,000,000. The types of construction projects for design build will be similar to that of the bid/build projects (multi‐disciplined construction projects) with additional design requirements/responsibilities.

Q2. Is there opportunity for Engineering (Elect) design in this package?

A2. Selfridge requires contractors that can complete all disciplines by themselves or partially with sub‐ contractors. Individual trades or design elements will be handled through the general /MATOC contractor.

Q3. Do joint ventures & teaming have to be pre‐approved? If so, by what agency?

A3. Paragraph 1.1.14 of section 00110 states, “Joint Ventures must be registered in CCR as a joint

Venture, prior to award. Offerors are advised to coordinate their Joint Venture with the SBA, if applicable, prior to submitting a proposal.” It is advised to carefully read the entire section 00110 of the solicitation for additional information regarding submitting a proposal as a Joint Venture.

Q4. Some small businesses may not have six (6) general construction projects. Can we utilize subcontractors past performance experiences? OR would we be disqualified if we provide fewer than six

(6) past performance experiences?

A4. You will not be disqualified based on the number of past performance references provided.

However, the performance risk assessment will be based on the past performance data submitted by the contractor. Reference Solicitation section 00120 Paragraph 3 for information regarding past performance evaluation. Paragraph 3.8 states, “An offeror with no Past Performance may receive a rating based on the evaluation of its predecessor companies, key personnel, and/or subcontractors, provided an Exhibit B has been executed and included in the proposal for proposed subcontractors and/or potential key personnel not employed by the contractor.”

Q5. Past performance: requiring six (6) past performance. Relevancy questionnaires are generally required for “large” competitors and three (3) for small. Will the government reduce the amount of past performance questionnaires from six (6) to three (3)?

A5. Reference solicitation section 00110 Paragraph 2.2.1, “Offerors shall discuss, using the

Performance Relevancy Questionnaire format, Exhibit A, Part 1 their performance for six (6) general construction and two (2) design build if requesting consideration for this option.” The number of required questionnaires remains as stated in the solicitation.

Q6. As part of the DB option, does the A/E have to submit past performance survey as part of the

SF330?

A6. If electing the design/build option, you are required to include 2 relevancy questionnaires in addition to the 6 required for general construction for previous design build projects completed. Also include an SF330 for your proposed A&E for the design build option. The A&E does not need to send out exhibit C Questionnaires.

Q7. What contracting decisions were made based on the sources sought submittals?

A7. The Sources Sought submittals were for market research to determine the level of interest and types of vendors likely to respond to the MATOC solicitation.

Q8. Would architect/engineering firms be allowed to submit on their own (ie without being part of a design‐build team) for evaluation for design‐build work? Meaning they could be awarded a contract for design whenever task orders require design‐build.

A8. No: MATOC contracts are intended for multidiscipline general contractors with the option to include design/build requirements provided suitable design build capability is demonstrated in the proposal and the offeror is awarded the design/build option.

Q9. Is the prototypical project – CE Admin Facility a design‐build project?

A9. No: This is a bid/build type project. The plans and specifications are available on www.fbo.gov along with all solicitation requirements.

Q10. If we are in a joint partnership with a company, does either company fill out exhibit “B”?

A10. Exhibit B is not required for either partner when submitting as a joint venture. An exhibit B is required for proposed subcontractors, teaming partners and/or potential key personnel not employed by the contractor or the joint venture.

Q11. If we are in a joint partnership can the evals & past experience be a combination from the joint partnership or do they have to be from just one company?

A11. Reference Solicitation section 00110 paragraph 2.2.1.6, “If proposing as a joint venture, a minimum of three (3) of the six (6) contracts referenced shall be for each member of the joint venture. A copy of the executed joint venture agreement must also be included with the proposal. “

Q12. Are the Emerging Small Business, (ESB), set aside contracts in addition to the nine (9) contracts anticipated to be issued?

A12. No: Any successful ESB offerors will be included among the nine (9) anticipated awards. ESB set asides are only applicable to the Task Orders issued off of the contracts.

Q13. Is there a set number of HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB of the nine (9) contracts to be issued?

A13. No: Reference Solicitation Section 00100 paragraph 1.1: All awards will be to small business pursuant to a 100% small business set‐aside. However, the contracting officer may set‐aside task orders for 8(a) and HUBZone and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, providing 2 or more qualified contractors in each category present conforming offers and are awarded a MATOC.

Q14. With newly formed teams of Contractor/A‐E firms, will they be evaluated on their separate past performance’s when they have not worked together in the past?

A14. Reference Solicitation section 00120 Paragraph 4.2.1.10 – “The Government intends to use the SF 330 information provided in Volume I (Exhibit B) for AE (s) proposed.”

Q15. Can their separate past performance’s be combined and evaluated as one team?

A15. Reference Solicitation section 00120 Paragraph 4.2.1.10, “ Design‐Build Experience ‐ The Government will evaluate the proposal to determine if it demonstrates that the offeror and proposed A&E and major subcontractors have sufficient backgrounds in the design build process capable of meeting the contract scope requirements for design‐build projects. “

Section 00120 Paragraph 4.2.1.10.1, “Design‐Build Team Experience ‐ The Government will evaluate the proposal to determine if the offeror indicates its ability to assemble a team of contractors, designers, estimators and other personnel necessary to perform design‐build projects, at the location(s) required, as well as the extent of their experience with these teams.

Offerors who propose Design‐Build teams with whom they have had experience in design‐build may receive a more favorable rating in this element due to this experience.”