SF30 AMENDMENT 0004 SOLICITATION 12405B23R0016.pdf
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This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to replace an existing photo period building at the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Southeast Area Sugarcane Field Station in Canal Point, Florida. The contractor shall demolish the existing fire damaged photo period house and build a new structure of the exact same footprint, with the exception of relocating the locker/breakroom middle bay to the end of the building and adding a 4x10 foot drying shed on the side with fireproof walls. The solicitation number is 12405B23R0016. This is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 236220 and small business size standard of $45.0M. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing by July 17, 2023 and proposals must be received by July 24, 2023 at 3:00PM Central. The contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the attached statement of work.
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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-12405B
STONEVILLE MS 38776
141 EXPERIMENT STATION ROAD
USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP
12405B23R001607/27/20230004
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
06/06/2023
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 0004 issued to provide answers to additional questions submitted by interested contractor
Q. In executing this project Is it acceptable to have the field superintendent cover supervision, QA/QC, and safety duties? Or do we need 1 person for each responsibility?
A. Yes.
Q. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan?
A. Yes.
Q. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan?
A. Yes.
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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)
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
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 .
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
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Q. Is this project tax exempt?
A. Contractors are required to meet any tax obligations.
Q. Existing building has interior wall and ceiling sheathing. As each bay is air conditioned, can USDA verify that all exterior, interior walls, and ceiling are insulated?
A. Yes, the interior and exterior walls are both insulated. I cut holes in the steel wall panels to examine the insulation. The interior voids are approximately 8". (wall panel to wall panel) The voids are filled completely with fiberglass insulation. (rolls or bats). The voids are 8" and the fiberglass insulation is 8¿.
Q. What R-value insulation or type and thickness is desired?
A. The voids are 8" and the fiberglass insulation is 8".
Q. Anchor bolts will be reused. Please confirm.
A. No.
Q. There was a Rainbird controller in the debris of the break room. Is this the controller for the irrigation water to the carts? Is contractor to replace this item in kind and re-wire to existing solenoid valves?
A. Yes, the contractor will replace this item. If the break room is moved to the end of the building, the irrigation piping and the placement of the solenoid valves will change. This will necessitate the moving of the control wiring for the solenoid valves.
Q. Package air units to each bay are not consistent tonnage; Does USDA prefer five or four ton units?
A. USDA Sugarcane Field Station will supply four new 4-ton Heat Pump package units and electric heat strips for each unit. USDA will also supply one 4-ton straight cool electric heat package unit for the breakroom.
Q. Bathrooms will be configured per existing layout. Please confirm.
A. Bathrooms will be configured per existing layout, unless ADA requirements have to be
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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
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12405B23R0016/0004 incorporated. ADA requirements may dictate changes to the layout.
Q. 20 lockers are currently installed; Please confirm is count is to be duplicated.
A. Yes, 20 lockers.
Q. Conductors to main distribution panel will be reused. Please confirm.
A. Conductors must be able to handle the new building requirements so upgrade to code if necessary.
Q. Please provide manufacturer and model number or performance specification for Grow lights and
LED lights.
A. Scientist responsible for the breeding program are currently researching the lights that will be best suited to their needs.
Q. Existing under slab electrical will be abandoned in place and all new wiring will be routed above ground in building space. Please confirm.
A. Yes.
Q. Was there a controller for the grow lights? If so, please provide manufacture and model number.
A. Yes, the lights had a time clock and recorders to measure light and dark periods. Scientist responsible for the breeding program are currently researching the lights that will be best suited to their needs.
Q. Existing solenoid valves for cart irrigation water are in working order and will be reused.
Please confirm.
A. The Sugarcane Field Station will supply the contractor with four new solenoid valves.
Q. How much power is needed in drying shed, 120 volt single phase, 240 volt single phase, 240 volt three phase?
A. Size the power to meet the lighting and HVAC unit requirements.
Q. How many convenience outlets are required in new drying shed?
A. Supply one GFCI protected convenience outlet on the exterior of the drying shed near to where
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12405B23R0016/0004 the packaged dehumidifying package unit will be located.
Q. For drying shed foundation, what strength concrete is preferred?
A. 4000.
Q. What eve height (low end) is desired for drying shed?
A. 8' should be sufficient.
Q. Will contractor be required to provide drawings other than the pre-engineered metal building (PEMB)?
A. Any systems to be installed should be represented on submittal drawings with specs.
Redlines to show final configuration.
Q. Please confirm design wind speed for building.
A. Contractor is required to design for compliance with all Florida and local code/wind speed regulations.
Q. It is assumed the existing foundation will handle reaction loads for new PEMB. Please confirm.
A. Contractor should not assume that and, if found to be necessary, should submit a design that is signed off on by a Registered PE that meets all Florida and local codes with appropriate reinforcing of the slab as necessary to meet regulations and laws.
Q. We laser scanned the entire building and have count of all the existing electrical outlets, switches, plumbing fixtures, hose bibs, disconnects etc. Does the USDA want any items over what is currently installed?
A. At the present some bays have one duplex outlet and others have two outlets. If possible the USDA Sugarcane Field Station would prefer each bay to have two duplex outlets. One outlet on each of the bay¿s long walls. Also, there were no convivence outlets near the AC units, located at the back of the building, please install outlets in the areas near the AC units. Hose bibs will remain the same.
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Q. There is an existing package air unit under the porch of an adjacent building. Are contractors to use this unit for one of the bays?
If so, the owner will warrant this unit separately. Please confirm.
A. The USDA Sugarcane Field Station will be providing all of the Heat Pump Package Units, Electrical Heat Strips, and the one AC Package Unit. These machines will be turned over to the contractor for installation in the building. The Sugarcane Field Station will not provide: Wiring for the circuits, Circuit Breakers, Safety Switches, Thermostats, Thermostat Wires, Supply Duct, Return Duct, Supply grills, Return grills or Filter frames. Once the units have been installed and tested, once the contract has concluded, the contractor will not be held responsible for the Sugarcane Field Station supplied package cooling and heating units.
Replace Photo Period Building
Period of Performance: 08/07/2023 to 05/03/2024 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute is hereby incorporated into this contract.
FAR clauses for construction services apply to this contract.
FAR clause 52.232-18. Availability of funds.
Information concerning the REE policies and procedures regarding the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and the time required for definitization of those actions per 15 U.S.C. 644 is available at https://www.ars.usda.gov/afm/apd/acquisitions/.
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