A-14 Questions and Answers.pdf

W91ZRU-10-R-0004 ATTACHMENT 5 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Monday, June 07, 2010

Q: Does the 15% self-perform criterion include management?

A: Yes

Q: Are the performance bonds required to be 100% bonds?

A: Yes.

Q: Is Emerging Small Business a classification for awards?

A: Yes, Emerging Small Businesses will be a classification for Task Orders. If the project amount is under the ESB reserve (currently $30,000.00), then it is required the

Government set aside for Emerging Small Businesses under contract.

Q: Will the attendees be receiving a sign-in sheet for the meeting?

A: Yes, it is attached.

Q: Does the 15% self-perform only pertain to construction or the entire project?

A: Construction only

Q: Is Design-Build included in the 15% self-perform criterion?

A: Yes, for the construction element only.

Q: Will a contractor that proposes on the design-build option have a preference over a contractor only proposes without the design-build option?

A: No. Design-build is an option and will be evaluated separately.

Q: Can any contractor not in attendance propose on the MATOC?

A: No, any proposal received from a contractor not in attendance of the pre-proposal conference will be eliminated.

Q: Pertaining to the 15% self-performance criterion, will a contractor be evaluated based on how much they can self-perform?

A: No, the 15% is a required minimum only.

Q: Is this contract replacing an “old” MATOC? And did it include Emerging Small

Businesses or replace an 8(a) set-aside?

A: Yes, it is replacing the current MATOC. The current MATOC was a full and open competition.

Q: Will the prototypical project ever be awarded?

A: No.

Q: If prototypical project won’t ever be awarded, then how does the pricing for it play a role in the evaluation process?

A: Pricing will be evaluated against IGE to ensure offerors have an adequate understanding the magnitude of the prototypical project, as well as the various contractual requirements (Davis Bacon Act, etc)

Q: Could there be Task Orders placed off this award in 2010?

A: Yes. If there are projects to be awarded, then Task Orders could be placed using the new award.

Q: What percentage of work will be design-build?

A: It varies from year to year. There is no way to predetermine a percentage.

Q: Will LEED certification be required for every project?

A: No. It depends on the size and scope of the project.

Q: When will this contract be awarded?

A: 9 August is the projected date

Q: Is this a joint project (Army and Air Guard)?

A: This is an Alaska National Guard contract. Any Army or Air National Guard

Contracting Officer in the State of Alaska may write a Task Order under this contract.

Q: Are any bonds required for the prototypical project?

A: No; however, a letter of reference from the bonding company may be submitted, but is not required, to demonstrate bonding capability.

Q: After award, is a contractor eligible to compete in more than one task order set-aside category (e.g., WOSB and 8(a))?

A: Yes, as long as that contractor is SBA certified in those categories.

Q: Is it acceptable for a firm that is a member of two distinct joint ventures (but is not the prime venture in either joint venture) to be part of two separate offers?

A: There is a potential for the appearance of collusion (see FAR 3.101). We are currently awaiting a legal perspective and will post the results when provided to us.

Q: If the application to be certified as a socio-economic group has been submitted to the SBA during the proposal process, can the contractor still compete for Task Orders set-aside for that socio-economic group after receipt of their certification?

A: Yes, as long as the contractor is certified prior to competing for the task order.

Q: Could you please provide an electronic copy of the Past Performance Evaluation questionnaire and transmittal letter?

A: Please look at the solicitation documents. These documents have been posted in pdf and word formats.

Q: Could you please provide an electronic copy of the SF 330 for those wanted to propose with the design-build option?

A: It is now posted on the website.