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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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BELTSVILLE MD 20705

BLDG 003, RM 223, BARC-WEST

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE

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

Demolition of Programmatic Agreement Phase I Buildings at BARC in Beltsville, MD

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Add new Attachments to the Solicitation, Attachment 12 Location of Utilities at

Buildings and Attachment 13 Wage Determination MD20240106;

2. Update AGAR Clause 452.215-71, Revise Factor 3 Key Personnel Experience and identify wage determination Attachment 13 in Section L;

3. Revise Factor 3 Key Personnel Experience and Factor 5 Sustainable Product Use in Section

M; and

4. Provide responses to Request for Information (RFIs) received.

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Continuation Pages

Demolition of Programmatic Agreement Phase I Buildings at BARC in Beltsville, MD

Attachments 12 and 13, attached, are being added to this project.

J – SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT NO. TITLE #OF PAGES

1 Statement of Work, Demolition of Programmatic

Agreement Phase I Buildings, May 8, 2024 11

2 Specifications, Demolition of Programmatic Agreement Phase I Building, July 17, 2024 164

3 Location Maps, Demolition of PA Phase I Buildings, August 5, 2024 5

4 EPA Compliance Advisory, EPA Document

No. 315F24001, February 2024 1

5 HAZMAT Surveys 14 Buildings, August 5, 2024 712

6 Drawing, Building 050 Floor Plan, October 04, 1978 1

7 Drawings, Building 050 Headhouse and and Greenhouse, May 13, 1961 12

8 Drawings, Building 085A Granary Services, December 01, 1949 4

9 Drawings, Building 1100, Addition Floor Floor Plan, March 21, 1969 5

10 Material Submittal Log, June 7, 2024 1

11 Wage Determination 2015-4281, Revision No 30, July 22, 2024* 11

12 Location of Utilities at Buildings, August 30, 2024 10

13 Wage Determination MD20240106 January 5, 2024*, Prince George’s County in MD 6

NOTE

* Attachments 11 and 13: If any of the Department of Labor (DOL) wage rates are below the Federal Minimum Wage, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rate, the FLSA rate shall take precedence.

Section L has been updated.

L – SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.2 CONTRACT PROVISIONS INCLUDED BY FULL TEXT:

AGAR 452.215-71 Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals (SEP 1999)

Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals and any modifications or revisions so as to reach the Government office designated below by the time and date specified below, unless revised by Amendment.

Date: September 9, 2024 September 16, 2024* Time: 1100AM ET 05:00PM ET Via Email: janie.roney@usda.gov Point of Contact: Janie Roney

* This date of September 16, 2024 reflects the date identified on Amendment 0001 issued on September 5, 2024.

All proposals shall be submitted electronically via Email. No hard copy proposals are required.

(a) General Instructions. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished in the following format with the numbers of copies as specified below.

(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;

(2) Offerors may, at their discretion, submit alternate proposals or proposals which deviate from the requirement; provided, that an offeror also submit a proposal for performance of the work as specified in the documents. Any "alternate" proposal may be considered if mailto:janie.roney@usda.gov overall performance would be improved or not compromised, and if it is in the best interest of the Government. Alternate proposals, or deviations from any requirement of this RFP, must be clearly identified.

(3) The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of this RFP.

(4) Offerors shall submit their proposal(s) in the following format and the quantities specified:

(a) 1 copy of the completed, signed offer (Sections A through K of the solicitation package) (A fully completed and signed SF 1449 Offer page; acknowledgment of all amendments; completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment and attaching to the SF 1449 Offer page; completed Price Schedule, one (1) completed/signed SF 24 Bid Bond with Power of Attorney; and one (1) completed Representations and Certifications section (52.204-24, 52.209-7, FAR 52.209-13, FAR 52.219-28)

(b) 1 copy of the technical proposal

(c) 1 copy of the cost proposal

(b) Technical Proposal Instructions

The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the proposal will meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, the technical proposal must present sufficient information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed, description of the techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/statement of work. Proposals which merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government's specifications/statement of work or use such phrases as “will comply” or “standard techniques will be employed” will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered further.

See technical proposal instructions in Section L.3.

(c) Price Proposal Instructions

The price proposal will be used to arrive at a determination as to whether the price to perform the work is consistent with the Statement of Work (SOW).

See price proposal instructions in Section L.3.

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L.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

Proposal submission instructions are provided below.

PROPOSAL MATERIALS: Solicitation materials consisting of drawings, specifications, contract forms and any issued amendments. Amendments will be posted at https://sam.gov/.

Enter 12305B24R0037 into the search box to access the solicitation materials. This is the only official location where these documents can be obtained and where updates are posted. No ‘hard copy’ solicitation materials are available.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The following electronic documents are to be included in the proposal submission: one (1) fully completed and signed SF 1449 Offer page; acknowledgment of all amendments; completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment and attaching to the SF 1449 Offer page; completed Price Schedule, one (1) completed/signed SF 24 Bid Bond with Power of Attorney; one (1) completed Representations and Certifications section (52.204-24, 52.209-7, FAR 52.209-13, FAR 52.219-28) and the requested information stated below for the price proposal and the technical proposal. Offerors are responsible for insuring and verifying their offer and all required proposal are received at the office designated in block 9 of the SF 1449 and by the date and time specified in block 18 of the SF 1449 (subject to amendment).

Price Proposal The offeror shall provide a price breakdown in the proposal submission with the following supporting data,

1. Breakdown of labor categories and the number of hours for each that you intend to use for each category.

2. Breakdown of materials pricing by category.

3. Breakdown of equipment pricing by category.

4. Breakdown of all subcontractor proposals as described in items (1 through 3 above).

5. Identification of Mobilization and Demobilization costs must be identified.

6. Certified Cost or Pricing Data is required if the proposal exceeds $2,000,000 (FAR 15.403-4)

Technical Proposal The offeror shall provide documentation in the proposal submission supporting the following five (5) Factors, Factor 1 - Technical Approach Narrative Provide a technical narrative approach for how this work will be accomplished with phasing to maintain security. The narrative must clearly show an understanding of the specific work;

demonstrate how the proposal provides an effective solution; and how the project will be phased to address operational concerns in order to be considered acceptable.

Factor 2 –Past Performance Experience

Provide Experience for work in which you have been a prime contractor with a list of at least three (3) projects within the last five (5) years of similar size, scope, function, and complexity to the subject project. Government/Education/Research Facility experience is preferred but not required. Provide the information specified below for each project listed.

1. Title and brief description of contract

2. Location

3. Owner/Client

4. Original dollar value of contract

5. Final dollar value of contract

6. Contract period of performance

7. Name and Phone # of Contracting Officer/Owners Representative

Factor 3 - Key Personnel Experience:

Provide resumes for key personnel. They should include, as a minimum: Site Superintendent, Project Manager. The resumes must clearly show experience in managing similar size demolition renovation projects. at an active research facility.

For each key personnel provide the following information as a minimum:

Number of years with the company (must have at least 3 years’ experience) Number of years’ experience (must have at least 5 years’ experience) Role on the project (must have past Site Superintendent or Project Manager experience) Ability to manage complex projects (education, experience, accomplishments), Work performed on prior similar projects (must have at least 3 past projects)

Factor 4 – Schedule Provide a proposed work schedule showing key milestones, to include as a minimum:

- Project Kickoff Meeting

- Written Notice of Award

- Submittals

- Material Delivery

- Mobilization

- Project Phases/Work to be Performed

- Punchlist

- Closeout

Factor 5 – Sustainable Product Use Provide the following:

- Identify the biobased products to be purchased and used under this contract;

- Provide prior experience in specifying, purchasing, using, and installing USDA- Designated biobased products.

- Provide past performance with a list for all relevant contracts over the past three years involving the specification, purchase, and/or use of USDA-designated biobased products.

The offeror shall include a list of the biobased products specified, purchased, used, and installed. The following information shall also be provided: client name; point of contact familiar with the offeror’s performance; total dollar amount of work performed;

period of performance; and description of the work performed.

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE: Demolition of Programmatic Agreement Phase I Buildings PROJECT LOCATION: Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2350 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 180 calendar days after the date of receipt of written notice of award for CLINs 0001 and 0002, 365 calendar days from after receipt of written notice of award for CLINs 0003 through 0005 after Options are exercised as a group.

WAGE DETERMINATION: A wWage determinations, Attachments 11 and 13, is are incorporated into this solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract. The rates apply to all work performed. If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to Proposal submission date. Revision may also be applicable prior to any contract award. Wage decisions are available at https://sam.gov/. The direct link to the wage determination is https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4281/30 .

Section M has been updated.

M - SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.2 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PROPOSALS

The Government will evaluate each Offeror’s proposal for merit and the ability to satisfy the objectives of the acquisition using the criteria outlined below. The Government intends to award without discussions, but if discussions become necessary, they will be accomplished in accordance with FAR 15. All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by a team of Government personnel. An objective technical evaluation will be performed based solely on the information furnished and not on previous knowledge or associations.

Price Proposal Price For evaluation purposes, the evaluated price will be the total price plus the total price of all options. This evaluation will access the Offerors proposed price for reasonableness and realism.

Technical Proposal Factor 1 - Technical Approach Narrative The evaluation will assess the technical merits and relative risk associated with the likelihood of success in executing requirements.

Factor 2 - Past Performance Experience The evaluation will be based on the offeror’s capability and capacity to meet the contract requirements, based on past contract performance. Past performance will be assessed based on the information provided on the three (3) projects.

Factor 3 - Key Personnel Experience The evaluation will access the experience of key personnel in managing similar size renovation demolition projects. at an active research facility.

Factor 4 - Schedule The evaluation will be based on the offeror’s understanding of the milestones and their anticipated durations.

Factor 5 – Sustainable Product Usage The evaluation will assess how well offeror utilizes BioBased products based on prior experience and to be purchased and used under this contract. The evaluation will include a review of the list of products submitted., Certification, and Operation Plan.

RFIs Received with Responses

A total of sixty-nine (69) RFIs were received on this project.

Please note, if the submitted RFI was asking the same, similar question, as another submitted RFI, only one RFI was addressed on the topic.

RFI #1: How far out from the buildings do we need to remove trees/ bushes?

Government Response: The contractor shall maintain a distance of 30 feet between the building and the outer limit of disturbance. That means the contractor shall not extend beyond 30 feet of the building during demolition. The contractor shall notify the CO and COR at any time should this become an issue.

RFI #2: At Bldg. 166-A, Are the 4 silo’s empty?

Government Response: There are no significant amount of material in them. However, the mechanical unloaders are still in the bottom of them so there could still be residual material in the bottom of the silos.

RFI #3: What was in the silo’s?

Government Response: Stored in the silo’s were haylage and corn silage.

RFI #4: Do you have any Drawings or sketches to show were the utilities need to be cut/cap?

Government Response: Maps of each building showing the existing utilities are attached. See Attachment 12 Location of Utilities.

RFI #5: Any idea how deep the utilities are?

Government Response: The depth of utility lines vary that depends on the type of utility.

RFI#6: The owner will need to have the eclectic capped.

Government Response: The SOW states “All utilities outside the building (plumbing, mechanical, water service, gas service, steam lines, waste sewer line, and electrical service) shall be turned off by the government. The government will turn the water valves/steam valves off at the building support termination.” The Contractor is responsible for the capping at the point of distribution on the lines after coordination with COR. All outages are to be coordinated with the COR seven (7) days in advance. All lines are to be abandoned in place.

RFI #7: Is the owner removing anything that’s in the buildings at this time?

Government Response: The owner of the buildings, BARC, has removed everything of interest from the buildings with the exception of the shoring post (porch post/pier) that is to be salvage in terms with the contract.

RFI #8: CLIN 0005 – Option 3, Salvage Material Processing - 018 shoring post.

Are the shoring post what we need to salvage? How many are there?

Government Response: The shoring post (porch post/pier) is the only item that is required to be salvaged in this project. The porch post quantity is one. See Attachment 1 SOW, page 4 of 11 Reclamation.

RFI #9: Wage Determination No.2015-4281, last revision – 07/22/2024 *This wage does not list any rate for equipment or Haz-Mat Handler* Is there a wage-rate we need to use for equipment operators (Excavators, Bobcats)?

Is there a wage-rate we need to use for Hazardous Material Handlers for Asbestos, Lead?

Government Response: Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination #MD20240106 is being added as Attachment 13 WD MD20240106, Highway, dated 01/05/2024 to address covered construction work under this project.

RFI#10: In the front of Bldg. 050, There is a concrete box with vents on-top. Is this part of the Demolition? What is it used for? Is there any connection to bldg.050?

Government Response: The vents are for the steam lines connected to building 050. This is to be included in the demo work of the building.

RFI #11: The SF 1449, block 8 indicates offers are due at 1700 ET. Section L (page 47) indicates proposals are due by 11:00 am ET. Can the government clarify what time the proposal submission is due?

Government Response: The Offerors due time identified in Section L, AGAR 452.215-71, is incorrect. This should match the time stated in block 8 of the SF1449, 1700, unless amended.

The due date and time for receipt of proposals has been revised, See Amendment 0001.

RFI #12: Section L (page 48), paragraph (4), item (a) states, “1 copy of the completed, signed offer (Sections A through K of the solicitation package).” However, paragraph L.3 Proposal Submission requires only the submission of the SF1449, Amendments and completed Representations and Certifications (Section K) from the solicitation. Are offerors required to submit all pages of Sections A-K, or only those pages that require fill-ins?

Government Response: Providing only the pages of the solicitation that require fill-ins should be submitted as part of the submitted proposal package.

RFI #13: Section M (page 57), Factor 5 – Sustainable Product Usage states, “The evaluation will include a review of the list of products submitted, Certification, and Operation Plan.” However, Section L, Factor 5 – Sustainable Product Use (page 51) does not specify any requirements for an Operation Plan. Can the government please clarify what "Operation Plan" should be submitted to satisfy the Factor 5 evaluation criteria?

Government Response: In Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award, paragraph M.2. Criteria for Evaluating Proposals under Factor 5 – Sustainable Product Usage, the words “Certification, and Operation Plan” have been removed as a requirement for this Factor.

RFI #14: Section L, Factor 5 – Sustainable Product Use (page 51) requires offerors to “Identify the biobased products to be purchased and used under this contract.” in addition to providing prior experience and past performance involving USDA-designated biobased products. However, Section L (pages 53 and 54) lists eight sustainable product categories.

Can the government please clarify if proposal responses are required to address all eight sustainable product categories, or should proposal responses be limited to only include the biobased products?

Government Response: Proposal shall identify any biobased products to be purchased and used this contract. In any of the eight categories, multiple categories are permitted but not required.

RFI #15: Section L, Factor 3 – Key Personnel Experience (page 50) states “The resumes must clearly show experience in managing similar size renovation projects at an active research facility.” Furthermore, Section L Factor 3 – Key Personnel Experience (page 56) states, “The evaluation will access the experience of key personnel in managing similar size renovation projects at an active research facility.” Given the description of work provided in Section C, these key personnel requirements do not seem relevant to the scope of work.

Can the government please confirm that proposed key personnel are NOT required to show experience managing renovation projects in an active research facility?

Government Response: Section L.3 Instructions for the Preparation of Proposals, Technical Proposal, Factor 3 – Key Personnel Experience has been revised. The resumes must clearly show experience in managing similar size demolition project.

RFI #16: Is a post construction Survey/GIS required?

Government Response: No

RFI #17: Will PE Engineered Demolition Plans be required.

Government Response: No, USDA does not require submission of engineered demolition plans, but the contractor must show that demolition is undertaken in a safe manner.

RFI #18: Who shall be responsible for locating and marking utilities?

Government Response: The BARC has a contracted locating service for in house utilities, Miss Utility of Maryland, will be contacted for locating of not owned or serviced by BARC. Marking of the gas utility will be accomplished by Miss Utility of Maryland. Coordination with the COR is required at least 10 calendar days to have the service organized.

RFI #19: Drawings for Buildings 050, 085A, and 1100 were provided in the solicitation, however there were no drawings for any other building included. Are there drawings available for the remaining Buildings that can be provided?

Government Response: There are no additional drawings of other buildings.

RFI #20: No MDE permitting requirements were addressed in the solicitation documents.

Total disturbances will far exceed the threshold for not requiring MDE involvement, design, and permits. Please advise.

Government Response: Large demolition projects in Maryland do require MDE permits, a stormwater prevention plan and NPDES permit is required for construction activities that disturb greater than 1 acre of land. This project will require a SWPPP. Also, this project will require an erosion and sediment control plan.

The MDE requirements since this work includes buildings with Asbestos is as followed, Prior to removing regulated asbestos-containing materials, written notification must be submitted to MDE (10 working days in advance for projects subject to the NESHAP).

Prior to the demolition of any regulated facility, whether asbestos is present or not, written notification must be submitted to MDE at least 10 working days in advance to the COR.

These requirements should all be included and completed by the contractor as well as any other state or federal requirements.

RFI #21: For clarification purposes, please confirm the “shoring post” listed as Option 3 in the price schedule is the same item at the “porch pier” as described and pictured on page 4 of the SOW.

Government Response: The shoring post referenced in the SOW for building 018 is the same as the porch post/pier, for Option 3 in the Price Schedule.

RFI #22: SOW specifies lead paint to be remediated prior to demolition. Typically, this would be handled through TCLP testing and disposed of as standard waste if below the total limits. Please advise.

Government Response: Attachment 5 HAZMAT Surveys 14 Buildings dated 05 August 2024 to the solicitation should be reviewed for the total limits. The contractor should follow all federal and state regulations in disposal of lead-based paint as well as any hazardous waste generated in building demo.

RFI #23: Please confirm BARC water will be permitted for uses during demolition at no cost to the contractor, through use of a BFP connected to local fire hydrants.

Government Response: There are functional hydrants near 009 and 050 and possibly some of the others to be determined later. Most of the sites do not have nearby functioning hydrants, the contractor will have to move water from the functioning hydrants identified by the COR to the job sites. Reasonable quantities as per FAR clause 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. Coordination of use is required for fire safety of campus with a seven (7) day advance request to the COR.

RFI #24: Please confirm that the period of performance will be extended upon execution of the bid options?

Government Response: Options 1-3 will be awarded as a group. Upon the exercising of Options 1-3, the contract period of performance end date will be extended 365 calendar days. The work in the Options shall be performed concurrently with the Base during the contract period of performance. The entire work shall be ready for use no later than 545 calendar days.

RFI #25: Is it acceptable to use our teaming partner’s past performance?

Government Response: Past performance is that of the prime, the Offeror, on the proposal submission. If the Offeror is registered in SAM as a Joint Venture, then past performance will be acceptable from both or one of the companies in the joint venture.

RFI #26: Will the government allow projects completed seven (7) years ago to be used as past performance in lieu of the five (5) year requirement listed to demonstrate past performance?

Government Response: Past performance will only be reviewed on work completed on projects in the last five (5) years.

RFI #27: Please confirm the NAICS 238910, $19M size standard requirement, as this is a significant scope for firms meeting that size standard requirement.

Government Response: The NAICS chosen for this is based on the work in this project. NAICS 238910 Site Preparation Contractors is for contractors primarily engaged in demolition work.

RFI #28: Please confirm if any specific phasing will be required for the project, or if the contractor can proceed with abatement and demolition in the order that they see fit, subject to approval of the Contracting Officer and/or their representative(s). Additionally, please confirm that Contractor may only demolish one building at a time.

Government Response: There is no order for the demo work, but the contractors demo phasing/order must be approved before work starts. Demo work can be performed concurrently at multiple sites.

RFI #29: Please confirm the building foundation types and thicknesses and/or provide any available as-built data from the structures that were not previously provided within the Solicitation Attachments.

Government Response: All available documents have been provided in the solicitation package.

RFI #30: Please confirm that the Government’s right to make claim of valued salvaged materials applies to only single items valued over $500.00 or discontinued items and does not apply to the construction debris, scrap (i.e. miscellaneous piping, structural steel/aluminum, etc.), etc. resulting from demolition (not deconstruction) activities, as only the front porch pier at Building 18.

Government Response: Correct.

RFI #31: Please confirm that the Contractor must develop a site plan and design the erosion and sediment control in order to obtain an MDE Stormwater permit.

Government Response: Correct.

RFI #32: Please confirm if the NRHP has been consulted during the development of this SOW and if they have any special requirements (i.e. permits) pertaining to the demolition.

Government Response: All consultation has been conducted and documentation accepted as required by the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106. The contractor, its work, and all materials must remain within 30 feet of each building footprint as established as the Limit of Disturbance (LOD) in #10 of the Contractor Requirements / Technical Requirements in Attachment 1 (page 8). This is to conform to the requirements in the Programmatic Agreement regarding archaeology.

RFI #33: Please confirm all incoming utilities to each building for coordination purposes regarding the extent of demolition/cut and capping required.

Government Response: Maps of each building showing the existing utilities are attached. See Attachment 12 Location of Utilities.

RFI #34: Please confirm the thickness of the concrete superstructure of Building 041.

Government Response: Available reference materials were provided with the solicitation package. The contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions.

RFI #35: Please confirm if the vaults/manholes/structures (with exhaust fans on top) immediately adjacent Building 050 are to be demolished, what comprises them, and what utilities they are served by, as they do not appear on the as-built documents for this building.

Government Response: These are the vents for the steam lines connected to building 050. The vents are to be included in the demolition of the building.

RFI #36: Please confirm who is responsible for clearing any and all trespassers from USDA property prior to demolition (specifically noting Building 085A appeared to be inhabited at the time of the site visit).

Government Response: BARC security will ensure trespassers are removed and all buildings are unoccupied before initial work begins.

RFI #37: Please confirm that the silos are to be included in the price for the demolition of Building 166A.

Government Response: The four Silos are to be included in the demolition of building 166A.

RFI #38: Please confirm the electrical utility connection location and runs from each building. Additionally, please confirm the conduit or duct bank material.

Government Response: Maps of each building showing the existing utilities are attached. See Attachment 12 Location of Utilities. It is the responsibility of the contractor to field verify the existing building and site conditions.

RFI #39: Please confirm LOD of each building, to include the sidewalk/roads/ancillary items to be demolished.

Government Response: This includes removing existing building structures, removing hazardous materials, existing site development such as paving, sidewalks, foundation walls, shrubs, trees, and vegetation. Also remove all HVAC equipment, electrical generators, and electrical transformers.

RFI #40: Please confirm parking is readily available at each building location and advise if there are any associated costs.

Government Response: Parking is available at no cost.

RFI #41: Reference Key Personnel experience requirements, please confirm that similar size projects of all types will be considered acceptable in lieu of just renovation projects.

Government Response: Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award M.2. Criteria for Evaluating Proposals, Factor 3 - Key Personnel Experience has been revised. The evaluation will access the experience of key personnel in managing similar size demolition projects in lieu of renovation project.

RFI #42: Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

Government Response: The Superintendent, the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Manager duties can be combined with the individual fulfilling all 3 roles.

RFI #43: (If nearby buildings are occupied) Are there any phasing requirements? How many people will be in the building?

Government Response: All work shall be performed during normal BARC operating hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am - 4:30pm ET, excluding Federal Holidays.

RFI #44: Can the period of performance be extended after the award?

Government Response: The period of performance stated in the solicitation is the time that has been determined to be adequate to complete the project. The Base contract period of performance is 180 calendar days after the date of receipt of the written notice to proceed. The Options period of performance is 365 calendar days after the date of receipt of the written notice of award of the option(s).

RFI #45: Will after hours work be permitted?

Government Response: Bid as written without after hours work.

RFI #46: Are buried utilities in the area of demolition?

Government Response: Maps of each building showing the existing utilities are attached. See Attachment 12 Location of Utilities.

RFI #47: Building 018: please provide more guidance on the reclamation. Is it the entire column or just the capital?

Government Response: It is the entire column, including the capital.

RFI #48: Is a tree survey available?

Government Response: No.

RFI #49: Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

Government Response: The Site Visit Sign-In Sheets will not be provided. Contractors are encouraged to sign up for access to the Interested Vendors List (IVL) on the contract opportunity posting that can be accomplished once logged into SAM.gov under the company account.

RFI #50: The current due date listed on sam.gov and the SF 1449 sheet is 9/9 at 5:00 PM, however on page 47 of the RFP the due date is 9/9 at 11:00 AM. Please confirm which is correct.

Government Response: The Offerors due time identified in Section L, AGAR 452.215-71, is incorrect. This should match the time stated in block 8 of the SF1449, 1700, unless amended.

The due date and time for receipt of proposals has been revised, See Amendment 0001.

RFI #51: Please confirm that hazardous material abatement is as both quantified and identified per the provided hazmat reports.

Government Response: Offerors are directed to review Attachment 5 HAZMAT surveys 14 Buildings dated 05 August 2024 attached to the solicitation package. If additional hazardous materials are found, the contractor is to stop work immediately and notify the COR/CO.

RFI #52: Please confirm that all sediment & erosion controls are per MDE sediment & erosion control requirements.

Government Response: MDE sediment and erosion control permits are required.

RFI #53: What utilities service each location (gas, electric, water, sewage)?

Government Response: Maps of each building showing the existing utilities are attached. See Attachment 12 Location of Utilities.

RFI #54: What is scope of tree removal and within what distance of building?

Government Response: Any tree outside of the 30’ LOD inhibiting demolition work should be brought to the attention of the COR for approval before removal. Entire tree and stump will need to be removed if approved.

RFI #55: What is footprint of restoration/ landscaping after demo for each building (some have sidewalks extending from build)?

Government Response: The footprint includes removing existing building structures and existing site development such as paving, sidewalks, foundation walls, shrubs, trees, and vegetation.

RFI #56: What is the extent of backfill for basements? What are the requirements for compaction testing?

Government Response: Regrade to match local topology, provide fine grade topsoil with hydro seeding and cover, and provide watering of seed. Fill dirt should be placed in layers not more than 8 inches loose thickness. Use mechanical or vibratory compaction equipment to obtain at least 92 percent of maximum density at a moisture content within 2 percent of the optimum per T 180, Method C.

RFI #57: Building 009 - Is there any remaining foundation or underground utilities remaining from the previous demolition of the greenhouses that need to be removed under this project?

Government Response: No, there are no known remnants of greenhouse foundation or their connecting utilities. Maps of each building showing the existing utilities are attached. See Attachment 12 Location of Utilities.

RFI #58: How deep are the foundations of the silos? Are the silos empty?

Government Response: The depth of the foundations is unknown, there isn’t any significant amount of material in the silos, the mechanical unloaders are still located in the bottom of the silos so there could still be residual material in the bottom.

RFI #59: Drawings were provided for Buildings 050, 085A & 1100. Are there any additional drawings for these buildings that can be provided, especially drawings that show underground utilities? Are there any drawings for the other buildings that can be provided?

Government Response: No additional drawings beyond those added in this amendment are available to provide for this project.

RFI #60: Would we be allowed to utilize a portable concrete crusher to process aggregate (concrete, brick, and block) debris? If so, can we use processed aggregate for backfill?

Would there be available a temporary staging area to allow for the processing of aggregates?

Government Response: A portable concrete crusher can be used to process aggregate on site, but processed aggregate cannot be used for backfilling. The staging area is within the area of demolition. BARC will accept processed clean (free of rebar and other metals) 4” minus crushed aggregates at a site coordinated with the COR within 5 miles of building 050.

RFI #61: Would SEC and security fencing necessarily be required on small buildings that would be completed in 1-2 days?

Government Response: Yes.

RFI #62: Can the concrete, block and bricks be crushed into 4” minus and used as fill to fill the voids?

Government Response: No, See RFI #60.

RFI #63: Please clarify what was stored in the tank at building 166A Hazardous or Non-hazardous food grade material.

Government Response: Non-hazardous, the silos were used to store haylage and corn silage animal feed.

RFI #64: Please clarify the scope of work for CLIN# 0005 Option 3- Salvage Material Processing 018 Shoring Post- Dose Lead paint on the porch pier needs to be removed or encapsulated with new paint?

Government Response: The shoring post (porch post/pier) is to be turned into the Government once removed from the building.

RFI #65: Building 166 - are the 4 tanks to be removed or just the CMU building alongside the tanks?

Government Response: The four silos will need to be removed along with building 166A.

RFI #66: Will a full 8ft construction fence be required on all buildings some are small and engulfed in trees or bushes. It potentially will cause more damage to the vegetation.

Government Response: Yes.

RFI #67: How do you want to address the vegetation that has grown around several structures? It may need to be removed to gain access to the buildings for demo.

Government Response: All vegetation obstructing demo work within the 30’ LOD will need to be removed by the contractor.

RFI #68: In the SOW doc (Attach 1 SOW Demo of PA I Bldgs at BARC 24May24.pdf) on page 8 of 11 can you provide the intent of point 8. VALUED SALVAGED MATERIALS? Will the agency remove the desired items prior to the abatement and demo work? How many items need to move to the salvage facility 5 miles away. Does a list exist if so can it be shared so we can bid properly?

Government Response: All items, with the exception of the shoring post (porch post/pier), required to be salvaged have been addressed by the Government. The shoring post is to be handed over to the COR as is.

RFI #69: Instead of stone entry/egress can we use FOD Matts?

Government Response: Yes, FOD Matts are considered acceptable at no cost to the Government.

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