Amed 001 Binder.pdf

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12305B24R0036 x x 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

07/15/20240001

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.

CODE

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

PAGE OF PAGES

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

07/15/2024

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.)

Amendment 001

The intent of the amendment is to Provide:

1) Answers to Bidders Questions

2) Attendees of the Site Visit roster.

Period of Performance: 09/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

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)

MARK O. VOLK

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 .

12305B24R0036 Replace Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) Campus Heating Boiler Number 3

Section L, page 54, “Proposal Submission” paragraph 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? We believe this is clear.

2. Section L, page 54, “Proposal Submission” paragraph states “…be provided and not specifically mentioned here.” Can the government please clarify what is meant by this statement?

Please strike “and not specifically mentioned here”.

3. Section L, page 54, “Proposal Submission,” states that “Calculation of Self-Performed Work” shall be submitted with the proposal. Will the government issue a form for offerors to complete to satisfy this requirement?

A form will not be provided

4. Section M, page 59, Factor 2 – Past Performance Experience, item 8, states “Provide a Letter of Recommendation from the client generally describing the project performed and level of satisfaction with contractor performance.” Will the government accept previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires or CPARS performance evaluations in lieu of a Letter of Recommendation to satisfy this requirement?

This is described as Optional.

5. Section L, pages 57-58 indicates that offerors should identify sustainable products and experience in eight categories; however, these items are not referenced in Section M. Can the government please clarify if offerors are required to include these items in the proposal response?

No

6. Section M, page 59, paragraph M1. Basis of Award does not provide any evaluation criteria for pricing. Can the government please provide criteria to inform offerors how the prices provided on the Offer Schedule, as well as the price breakdown information, will be evaluated?

Pricing is evaluated by using the total price for all line items proposed.