Amendment_0004.pdf

Amendment 4 to W912WJ-17-R-0010 Requests for Information

1. [Question] Are there any restrictions regarding a firm’s eligibility to submit for this project if they have worked on previous projects on the site?

[Answer] FAR 9.505-2(b)(3) indicate that no specific prohibitions are imposed on design contractors, and the Government does not anticipate a conflict of interest related to contractors associated with the preliminary design of this project.

However, the contracting officer will examine any potential conflicts of interest prior to award. In accordance with FAR 9.504(e), the contracting officer shall award the contract to the apparent successful offeror unless a conflict of interest is determined to exist that cannot be avoided or mitigated. Before determining to withhold award based on conflict of interest considerations, the contracting officer shall notify the contractor, provide the reasons therefor, and allow the contractor a reasonable opportunity to respond.

2. [Question] Will the A-E firm responsible for preparing the Basis of Design be eligible for selection as the A-E for this solicitation?

[Answer] See Answer to Question 1 of Amendment 0004.

3. [Question] Are any firm(s) involved in the master planning, schematic, or concept design of this project eligible for award of subject contract, or are they are ineligible due to a conflict based on prior work?

4. [Question] Is HDR eligible to compete for this project?

Note: Responses remain due on 19 April 2017.