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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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ARS-12305B

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

BLDG 003, RM 223, BARC-WEST

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE

USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

07/17/20240001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/17/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The 25 Questions and Answers on the following four (4) pages are hereby implemented into the solicitation.

Attachment 6 - USDA Forms 02AUG2023 is hereby implemented into the solicitation.

Period of Performance: 09/20/2024 to 02/18/2026

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

DREUX M. JOHNSON

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Question 1: Are there any phasing requirements?

Answer 1: There are no phasing requirements other than the exercise of options to the base contract.

Proposed schedule can include phasing if appropriate.

Question 2: How many people will be in the building?

Answer 2: Assume the building will be fully occupied during construction. Occupant count is restricted information.

Question 3: Are there any temporary heating/cooling requirements?

Answer 3: Temporary heating, cooling and ventilation will be required if existing equipment is decommissioned to facilitate new installations.

Question 4: Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material / equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Answer 4: Lead times should be identified and accounted for in the proposal.

Question 5: Can you please confirm the manufacturer and system designation of the existing roofing system and who carries the current warranty of the roofing system?

Answer 5: There are 5 roof decks. Penthouse consists of a fully-adhered EPDM membrane roofing system treated with a white, fluid-applied coating in 2009. Cooling tower roof deck consists of a paver-ballasted TPO membrane roof. Main and lower roof decks consist of a lightweight single-ply TPO membrane made by Duro-Last. Warranty information is unavailable.

Question 6: Can you please confirm the manufacturer of the existing enclosure components (curtain wall, storefront systems)?

Answer 6: Manufacturer is unavailable.

Question 7: Are there existing fall protection provisions (davit bases, guy-wire anchors, swing stages, facade stabilization anchors, etc.) on the roofs that can be used for this scope of work?

Answer 7: There are 36 bolt through roof anchors on the main roof deck. All are inspected up to a working load of 1,250 lbs.

Question 8: Can you please confirm which elevator(s) will be available for construction access, and what the interior dimensions are?

Answer 8: The freight elevator will be available for use. Door dimensions 84”H x 48”W, Car 87”L x 64”W, 4,500 LBS max cap.

Question 9: Can you please confirm which stair(s) will be available for construction access, and what the width is / widths are?

Answer 9: Both stairs will be available for access. Stairwell entry doorways are 38”*83”. Stairways are 44” wide.

Question 10: Can you please confirm if / how much of the delivery area / loading dock can be used for construction access and / or staging?

Answer 10: Loading dock is active and needs to be open for building deliveries. There is no parking available onsite and limited storage space available in the delivery area.

Question 11: Can you please confirm if the existing concrete roof walk pads are to be removed or salvaged for reuse?

Answer 11: Existing Roof Pads are to be salvaged for reuse.

Question 12: Are new step-over platforms required on the roof for access over existing pipes crossing access pathways?

Answer 12: Yes.

Question 13: Are there any explicit limitations for sidewalk closures around the building?

Answer 13: City of Boston’s street occupancy permit information can be found here:

https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-works/how-get-street-occupancy-permit

Question 14: SF1442, block 13, item a indicates an Original and 1 copy should be provided. Section L, page 56, paragraph (4) indicates “1 copy” should be submitted. Can the government please confirm that one Electronic Original of each volume will suffice considering the response is required to be submitted via email?

Answer 14: One digital version of the documents should be submitted via email.

Question 15: Section L, page 56, paragraph (4) indicates Offerors shall submit their proposal(s) in three volumes: (a) 1 copy of the completed, signed offer (Sections A through K of the solicitation package)l (b) 1 copy of the past performance, technical proposal and (c) 1 copy of the business/cost proposal.

However, Section M, page 61, paragraph M.2 references two volumes “(2) Volume I Technical Proposal and (3) Volume II Price Proposal.” Can the government please clarify how the proposal should be organized and submitted?

Answer 15: There are three mandatory documents. The first document is the completed and signed offer consisting of Sections A through K of the solicitation package. The second document is the Volume I Technical Proposal consisting of past performance and technical proposal. The third document is the Volume II Price Proposal consisting of the business/cost proposal.

Question 16: If submission is required in two volumes (Volume I Technical Proposal and Volume II Price Proposal), please confirm that Evaluation Factors 1, 3, 4 and 5 should be included with Volume I and Volume II Price Proposal should include Factor 2 and all remaining items specified in the “Proposal Submission” paragraph on page 57?

Answer 16: Yes.

Question 17: Section L, page 56, paragraph (1) states, “(1) The proposal must include all items listed in Section M. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. The technical proposal must not contain reference to cost;” Can the government please confirm that “separate and complete” refers to separate technical and price volumes rather than submitting a separate file for each part/requirement outlined in Sections L and M?

Answer 17: Yes.

Question 18: Section L, page 56, paragraph (4) of the RFP states “1 Copy of the completed, signed offer (Sections A through K of the solicitation package)” is required. Please confirm if the government wants every page from the solicitation sections A through K submitted with the proposal response or if submitting the items outlined in Section L, page 57, “Proposal Submission” (e.g., SF1442, Section B Offer Page, Section K Representations and Certifications) will suffice for the signed offer.

Answer 18: Items in Sections A through K that have fill in requirements must be submitted. Just as an example, Section H, page 19, requires the fill in of key personnel. There is no need to include pages that do not require a fill in.

Question 19: Section L, page 57, “Proposal Submission” paragraph (4) of the RFP requires offerors to provide a “Contractor EMR Certification.” Can the government clarify the requirements for this item?

For example, should the EMR cover a specific timeframe? Should the certification be provided by a specific entity such as an insurance company?

Answer 19: Attachment 6 - USDA Forms 02AUG2023 is being added to the solicitation. Page 12 of this attachment has an example EMR Certification. The EMR should be supported with a signed letter from Insurance Carrier on their letterhead.

Question 20: Section L, page 57, “Proposal Submission” paragraph (4) of the RFP states “…be provided and not specifically mentioned here.” Can the government please clarify what is meant by this statement?

Answer 20: That statement is a typo with no meaning and should be disregarded.

Question 21: Section L, page 57, “Proposal Submission,” states that “Calculation of Self-Performed Work” shall be submitted with the proposal. Will the government issue a form as an attachment to satisfy this requirement?

Answer 21: Attachment 6 - USDA Forms 02AUG2023 is being added to the solicitation. Page 11 of this attachment has an example form.

Question 22: Section L, page 58 of the RFP states that “Bid Bonds must be provided using Standard Form 24 (see FAR 28.106-1) and the form must be provided in original (no white outs, faxed or copied signatures, seals) with ‘wet ink’ signatures and contain the proper solicitation number, proposal opening date, and be from a corporate surety listed in Department of Treasury Circular 570.” Can the government please clarify if a hard copy of the bid guarantee is required and if so, provide a shipping address to submit the Bid Guarantee? Additionally, is an electronic/scanned copy of the bond required to be included in the proposal?

Answer 22: A digital scanned copy will suffice.

Question 23: Section M, page 63, M.4.2. Factor 2, Price, item b) states, “b) Each price shall be further defined by line items identifying Major Tasks, General Conditions and Overhead & Profit.” Since this information is not required by Section B Price Schedule, please confirm that offerors are required to submit a separate price breakdown with this detail.

Answer 23: Yes, Volume II should have this breakdown.

Question 24: Section M, page 65, states “NOTE: For 8(a) JV Offerors, the SSEB will evaluate and assess the 8(a) JV’s Past Performance Information, and/or each 8(a) JV partner’s Past Performance Information, as appropriate.” Since this procurement is 100% set aside for small business, please confirm this statement is not applicable and should be removed from the solicitation.

Answer 24: It is applicable as 8(a) Joint Ventures may submit proposals for 100% set asides.

Question 25: Section M, page 64, paragraph M.4.3 Factor 3, Past Performance states, “Evaluation of Past Performance Information. This is a three-step evaluation process. The SSEB will first evaluate all past performance information submitted in the proposal for compliance with the RFP submission criteria found in Section L. Only past performance that is compliant with the RFP submission criteria found in Section L will be included in step two, Past Performance Relevancy Rating. However, Section L does not provide any submission criteria related to Past Performance. Can the government please provide past performance criteria in Section L so offerors can ensure we are selecting the most relevant projects to ensure compliance?

Answer 25: The Past Performance criteria is on page 56 and simply states that it cannot exceed ten pages. If it exceeds ten pages, it doesn’t move on to the second step of Relevancy Rating.

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