{"id":19606,"date":"2026-01-22T06:24:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T06:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T20:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T20:51:11","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/es\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"433\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1149 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hurricanes-hero-1024x433.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hurricanes-hero-1024x433.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hurricanes-hero-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hurricanes-hero-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hurricanes-hero.png 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-2-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-da7e64e0 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">FAQ&#8217;s<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c272a65d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">    \n    <div class=\"wpsi-faq-wrapper\">\n\n        <div class=\"wpsi-faq-tabs\">\n            <button class=\"active\" data-group=\"cdbg-dr-faqs\">CDBG-DR FAQS<\/button><button class=\"\" data-group=\"faqs\">FAQ\u2019s<\/button><button class=\"\" data-group=\"rebuild-usvi-faqs\">REBUILD USVI FAQS<\/button>        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"wpsi-faq-grid\">\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-cdbg-dr-faqs\"\n                 >\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Do you provide free estimates for restoration services and the report?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>this is tesing<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-cdbg-dr-faqs\"\n                 >\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What types of materials do you use in your restoration work?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>this is testing<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What Types of Projects and Activities can be Funded by Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>In order to be eligible for funding, a project must include one or more of the activities listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acquisition of real property in conjunction with an eligible use such as the development of a community facility;<\/li>\n<li>Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation of public facilities and improvements;<\/li>\n<li>Clearance, demolition, and removal of buildings and improvements;<\/li>\n<li>Provision of public services (including labor, supplies and materials) directed toward improving the community\\\u2019s living environment, including but not limited to those public services and facilities concerned with employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse treatment or prevention, education, fair housing counseling, energy conservation or recreation needs;<\/li>\n<li>Repair of streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, publicly-owned utilities, and public facilities, special garbage, trash and debris removal in areas exhibiting signs of physical deterioration or in order to eliminate emergency conditions;<\/li>\n<li>Removal of architectural barriers;<\/li>\n<li>Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of the distribution lines and facilities of privately owned utilities;<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation of privately owned buildings for residential purposes, improvements to the exterior of commercial or industrial buildings or the rehabilitation, preservation or restoration of historic properties;<\/li>\n<li>Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of commercial or industrial buildings, structures or the provision of assistance for for-profit businesses;<\/li>\n<li>Planning, survey, or development of architectural plans in conjunction with an eligible project such as construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation of public facilities and improvements or repair of streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, publicly-owned utilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Who can Apply for Community Development Block Grants?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Registered non-profits or faith-based organizations in good standing and government entities can apply. The applicants must have a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) and a Dun &amp; Bradstreet registration number (DUNS#). \u00a0Instructions for requesting a DUNS# is included with the CDBG application.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Why was the ODR Created?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>The ODR was created to serve as the center of coordination for the anticipated $8 billion of federal funding over the next few years to support recovery efforts from the 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Who can I Contact to Report Fraud, Abuse and Waste?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline is a resource for Federal employees and the public to report allegations of employee corruption, civil rights and civil liberties abuses, program fraud and financial crimes, and miscellaneous criminal and non-criminal activity associated with waste, abuse or fraud affecting the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What does allocated mean?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Allocated is the assignment of appropriated funds to specific states, territories, tribes or local units of government.\u00a0 It is the amount of funding set aside for specific projects\/goals in advance of federal obligations.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What does obligated mean?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>An obligation is a binding agreement tied to award funding by the US government, which would result in outlay (money available to spend) in the immediate or near future. Obligations may cover the full immediate project cost or maybe phased in based on additional requirements needed for future project review.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What does expended mean?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Expended is the amount of available funds actually spent to accomplish the deliverables of a project.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What is an UEI number?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>By\u00a0<strong>April of 2022<\/strong>, the federal government will stop using the DUNS number to uniquely identify entities. At that point, entities doing business with the federal government will use a Unique Entity Identifier (SAM) created in SAM.gov. They will no longer have to go to a third-party website to obtain their identifier. This transition allows the government to streamline the entity identification and validation process, making it easier and less burdensome for entities to do business with the federal government.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Read more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/about-us\/organization\/federal-acquisition-service\/office-of-systems-management\/integrated-award-environment-iae\/iae-systems-information-kit\/unique-entity-identifier-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What are \u201cEmergency\u201d Repairs?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>FEMA Category B projects are referred to as Emergency Protective Measures.<\/p>\n<p>These projects execute temporary emergency repair or stabilization of an eligible facility in order to eliminate or lessen an immediate threat.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What is Federal Consistency?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Fed-Consistency-Flowchart-2.2023.pdf\">Fed Consistency Flowchart 2.2023<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What is the expected RFQ timeline?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFQ Issued<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>March 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFQ Submission Deadline<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>April 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shortlist Selection<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>June 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What are the first bundles and the expected timelines for the release of those RFPs?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rebuild USVI:\u00a0<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>RFP Bundle 1 \u2013 St. Croix Health Facilities<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Draft RFP (Issued to Potential Respondents)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>March 2024 (with RFQ)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFP Issued<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>June 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Submission Deadline<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>August 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFP Interviews (TBD)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>September 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFP Decision<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>October 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rebuild USVI:\u00a0<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>RFP Bundle 2 \u2013 St. Thomas schools<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Draft RFP Issued to Potential Respondents<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>April 2024\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFP Issued<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>June 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFP Submission Deadline<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>August 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFP Interviews (TBD)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>September 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RFP Decision<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>October 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    How can we submit questions to ODR and\/or Rebuild USVI?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Questions can be submitted by clicking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/contact-us-rebuild-usvi\/\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0or sending an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:industryday2023@usviodr.com\">industryday2023@usviodr.com<\/a>. Most inquiries will receive a response within five business days.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What opportunities are there to visit project sites, and when?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Information on site visits will be provided as a part of the solicitation process.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What contracting models will be used in Rebuild USVI bundles?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Bundles with a contracted A&amp;E firm and\/or have a complete or nearly completed design will be under a construction manager at-risk (CMAR) model, in which the construction manager will have input to finalize the design and negotiate a guaranteed maximum price.<\/p>\n<p>The remaining bundles under 30% design will pursue a progressive design-build model, in which the contractor will be responsible for the majority of the design. During design completion, the contractor and USVI will negotiate a final guaranteed maximum price or other payment model to complete construction.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What pricing will be used for Rebuild USVI bundles?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Bundles will typically use a guaranteed maximum price contracting model to ensure a fair sharing of risk between the contractor and the USVI government. There will be an equitable sharing of risk in all bundles, and contractors will be expected to negotiate as partners.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Will proposals with alternative contracting and pricing models be accepted?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Yes, but they will be judged on their overall value to the USVI, similarly to other contracting and pricing models. During solicitation, they will be rated against the criteria requested in the proposal. Other alternative models may be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Will there be opportunities to offer comments on the draft RFQ and draft RFP?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Yes, they will include a comment period.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Will the RFQ cover future project bundle releases?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>The current RFQ will provide qualification for project bundles 1 through 3.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    For Bundles with projects that have previous designs, will the bridging architect need to be part of the bidding team?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>No.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    How are Rebuild USVI projects being funded?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Rebuild USVI projects are funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as well as other federal funding sources. The USVI has secured funding, and the required local match has been reduced. The Territory has sufficient CDBG-DR funds to cover the remaining share.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    How long will it take for contractors to receive payments?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Contractors will receive payment 30-45 days after invoices\/payment packages are deemed complete.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Who is the payment counterparty?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Payments will be processed by the US Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority (PFA).<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Who will contractors engage with in the government?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Contractors will be working through the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR). The Rebuild USVI\u2019s Super PMO office is being developed and will be part of ODR, which will serve as a single point of contact for contractors to correspond with to ensure needed decisions or support are enacted.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs and requirements will be in place for Rebuild contracts?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>There will be DBE participation goals for the bundles, and local supplier and contractor involvement will be strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Will there be DBE reciprocity with any states?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Yes.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What are the bonding requirements for Rebuild USVI Projects?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Rebuild USVI projects will use standard USVI bonding requirements for federally funded projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance bond \u2013 100% of the contract value<\/li>\n<li>Payment bond \u2013 100% of the contract value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Are there any programs to help contractors with Bonding requirements?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>No.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What licenses will contractors need to bid?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Contractors will need to have the required construction and\/or engineering licenses to be eligible for the contract.<\/li>\n<li>Licenses are issued by the USVI Department of Licensing and Contracts (DLCA). Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dlca.vi.gov\/businesslicense\/steps.htm\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses must first register a business entity and trade name with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Division of Corporations and Trademarks, at this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dpnr.vi.gov\/division-of-permits\/\">LINK<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Who will be responsible for establishing project environmental and other permits?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Contractors are required to obtain all specified permits from the <a href=\"https:\/\/dpnr.vi.gov\/division-of-permits\/\">Department of Natural Resources<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/dpw.vi.gov\/permits\/\">Department of Public Works<\/a> as required.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    How do I find out the status of my EnVIsion Tomorrow application?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>You can call 1-866-520-1310 or send an email to envisioninfo@usvipfa.com.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    How do I update my EnVIsion Tomorrow Application?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Click HERE to access the letter and form.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What is the expected RFQ timeline?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>RFQ Issued\tMarch 2024<br \/>\nRFQ Submission Deadline\tApril 2024<br \/>\nShortlist Selection\tJune 2024<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What are the first bundles and the expected timelines for the release of those RFPs?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Rebuild USVI:<br \/>\nRFP Bundle 1 \u2013 St. Croix Health Facilities<\/p>\n<p>Date<br \/>\nDraft RFP (Issued to Potential Respondents)\tMarch 2024 (with RFQ)<br \/>\nRFP Issued\tJune 2024<br \/>\nSubmission Deadline\tAugust 2024<br \/>\nRFP Interviews (TBD)\tSeptember 2024<br \/>\nRFP Decision\tOctober 2024<\/p>\n<p>Rebuild USVI:<br \/>\nRFP Bundle 2 \u2013 St. Thomas schools<\/p>\n<p>Time<br \/>\nDraft RFP Issued to Potential Respondents\tApril 2024<br \/>\nRFP Issued\tJune 2024<br \/>\nRFP Submission Deadline\tAugust 2024<br \/>\nRFP Interviews (TBD)\tSeptember 2024<br \/>\nRFP Decision\tOctober 2024<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    How can we submit questions to ODR and\/or Rebuild USVI?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Questions can be submitted by clicking HERE or sending an email to industryday2023@usviodr.com. Most inquiries will receive a response within five business days.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What opportunities are there to visit project sites, and when?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Information on site visits will be provided as a part of the solicitation process.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What contracting models will be used in Rebuild USVI bundles?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Bundles with a contracted A&E firm and\/or have a complete or nearly completed design will be under a construction manager at-risk (CMAR) model, in which the construction manager will have input to finalize the design and negotiate a guaranteed maximum price.<\/p>\n<p>The remaining bundles under 30% design will pursue a progressive design-build model, in which the contractor will be responsible for the majority of the design. During design completion, the contractor and USVI will negotiate a final guaranteed maximum price or other payment model to complete construction.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What pricing will be used for Rebuild USVI bundles?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Bundles will typically use a guaranteed maximum price contracting model to ensure a fair sharing of risk between the contractor and the USVI government. There will be an equitable sharing of risk in all bundles, and contractors will be expected to negotiate as partners.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Will proposals with alternative contracting and pricing models be accepted?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Yes, but they will be judged on their overall value to the USVI, similarly to other contracting and pricing models. During solicitation, they will be rated against the criteria requested in the proposal. Other alternative models may be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Will there be opportunities to offer comments on the draft RFQ and draft RFP?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <ul class=\"accordion\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner show\">\n<p>Yes, they will include a comment period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Will the RFQ cover future project bundle releases?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>The current RFQ will provide qualification for project bundles 1 through 3.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    For Bundles with projects that have previous designs, will the bridging architect need to be part of the bidding team?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>No.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    How are Rebuild USVI projects being funded?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <ul class=\"accordion\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner show\">\n<p>Rebuild USVI projects are funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as well as other federal funding sources. The USVI has secured funding, and the required local match has been reduced. The Territory has sufficient CDBG-DR funds to cover the remaining share.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    How long will it take for contractors to receive payments?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Contractors will receive payment 30-45 days after invoices\/payment packages are deemed complete.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Who is the payment counterparty?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Payments will be processed by the US Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority (PFA).<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Who will contractors engage with in the government?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Contractors will be working through the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR). The Rebuild USVI\u2019s Super PMO office is being developed and will be part of ODR, which will serve as a single point of contact for contractors to correspond with to ensure needed decisions or support are enacted.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs and requirements will be in place for Rebuild contracts?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>There will be DBE participation goals for the bundles, and local supplier and contractor involvement will be strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Will there be DBE reciprocity with any states?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Yes.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What are the bonding requirements for Rebuild USVI Projects?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>Rebuild USVI projects will use standard USVI bonding requirements for federally funded projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance bond \u2013 100% of the contract value<\/li>\n<li>Payment bond \u2013 100% of the contract value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Are there any programs to help contractors with Bonding requirements?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <p>No.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    What licenses will contractors need to bid?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Contractors will need to have the required construction and\/or engineering licenses to be eligible for the contract.<\/li>\n<li>Licenses are issued by the USVI Department of Licensing and Contracts (DLCA). Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dlca.vi.gov\/businesslicense\/steps.htm\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses must first register a business entity and trade name with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Division of Corporations and Trademarks, at this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dpnr.vi.gov\/division-of-permits\/\">LINK<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"wpsi-faq-item group-rebuild-usvi-faqs\"\n                 style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-question\">\n                    Who will be responsible for establishing project environmental and other permits?                    <span class=\"wpsi-arrow\">\u203a<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpsi-faq-answer\">\n                    <ul class=\"accordion\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner show\">Contractors are required to obtain all specified permits from the\u00a0<a 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