RFI 027 046 047 Clarification May 17.docx

CLARIFICATION TO RFI QUESTIONS 027, 046, AND 047

Questions 027, 046, and 047 are the same question.

This revised response is applicable to all three questions noted above.

ORIGINAL: #027 Bid Inquire: Please confirm the Colorado City Sales tax will not be exempt.

Contracting Officer: Please refer to https://coloradosprings.gov/newconstruction-contractor for all information related to taxes. The Government is an exempt entity and will provide supporting documentation to assist with exemptions.

QUESTION FOR CLARIFICATION: Q&A response 046 addresses a question as to whether this project is tax exempt or not. The response directed contractors to a Colorado Springs website for tax information but went on to say that “the Government is an exempt entity and will provide supporting documentation to assist with exemptions.” This is creating conflicting information and direction on how this is to be handled. Historically speaking, construction projects at Peterson SFB have required city sales and use tax to be included. However, the response from the Government says otherwise. Are contractors expected to omit all federal, state and city sales and use taxes with the Government providing all supporting documentation to help with this? Or are contractors required to provide city sales and use tax for Colorado Springs?

REVISED: Contracting Officer Revision: Peterson SFB is not federally owned property so please include federal, state, and all applicable taxes, to include city sales and use taxes.