Amendment 4 25R0045.pdf

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12445225R0045 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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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 12

10/23/20250004

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)

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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

09/12/2025

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.)

Project: Savannah River Site Facilities Construction and Maintenance IDIQ

Location: Savannah River Forest Station, New Ellenton, SC

Amendment 004 - The purpose is to include RFI/Questions with answers, remove/implement new

FAR clause, include Attach M and Attach N and extend bid due date by 1 week to 11/12/25 by

5pm EST.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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)

PENNY R. ZORTMAN

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 .

10/23/25

Savannah River Site- Facilities IDIQ Notice ID: 12445225R0045

Request for Information – Question Answers

Contract Questions ** Correction in Solicitation** Removing Options Year FAR references 52.219-14, 52.217-9 and 52.217-5.

Implementing FAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The ordering period of the IDIQ contracts will be five (5) years from the effective date of the award or when the shared ceiling of $7 Million is reached, whichever comes first. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

General Questions

1. Regarding solicitation 12445225R0045, what are the license requirements for the proposer? Specifically, is the proposer required to hold a South Carolina general building contractor license? Yes

2. Will a bid guarantee be required for the seed projects? Yes

3. Will each Task Order be strictly firm-fixed-price, or could some be time & materials?

Construction task orders are all firm fixed price.

4. Will the Task Orders typically be simple maintenance contracts? Will there be a significant number of contracts over $1M? Please read “Attach A – SOW’ for what is required for the IDIQ or what is referencing simple maintenance. Per the RFP, it states in FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations, the minimum for each Task Order is $2K and the maximum is $1M.

5. In executing this project, can one superintendent fulfill the supervision, safety, and QAQC roles? No

6. Is this project tax exempt? No

7. Is this a new IDIQ or existing/re-bid? If existing, can the FS provide the previous contract #? No, there was no previous facilities IDIQ contract other than HVAC

8. Will the facility be occupied during seed projects? No

9. How many IDIQ contracts will be awarded? 3-5

10.How many contractors will the IDIQ be awarded to? 3-5

Request for Information – Question Answers

11.How many projects are anticipated under this IDIQ and what is the anticipated Range of Magnitude for each Task Order? Around 5, task orders can include maintenance on facilities, plumbing repairs, HVAC repairs and maintenance, roof repairs, building renovations etc.

12.The description of the project in GovWin mentions the following: “Other items may include inspections, energy audits, infrastructure assessments, evaluations, design services, cost estimating services, and drafting. The contractor will also be required to provide 24-hour emergency response as needed”. In Section C – Statement of Work, Section 1.0 Purpose, it states that “…the Government will provide the contractor with a full design and associated specifications, requiring the contractor to perform solely the construction services.” Our question is in regards to design services. The language above is a bit contradictory; can the government confirm that the contractor does not need to provide any design services or capabilities for this procurement?

Design services may be requested per individual task order, in the past we have hired outside A&E firms to conduct this work for us.

13. Is there a required format/template for the construction schedule and schedule of values submittals? If so, please provide said templates. No

14.For rehabilitation of historic structures, are preservation specialists or SHPO coordination required? Yes, will coordinate with onsite Archeology Personnel (State of South Carolina)

15.Must asbestos/lead testing be included in base pricing for each applicable Task Order, or will such testing be a government-provided service with change order handling? Government

16.Will there be a site visit ? If yes, please let us know. No

17.Can a site visit be scheduled before the proposal due date? No

18.Regarding field quality control inspections: can these be conducted by our in-house Quality Control Manager (QCM), or is a third-party inspector required?

Contractor should have their own Quality control representative designated.

Government COR on site will act as overall quality assurance.

19.Following a review of the SOI, where should pricing for General Conditions, Overhead, and Profit be included in the scheduled line items?

Request for Information – Question Answers

This may be added as an additional line item or add the surcharge on a per unit basis

20.Does Bldg 760-G have multiple stories? The SOI references 6,960 SF of space, but the area of the floor plan provided only accounts for 3,898 SF of total floor area.

This is a seed project, give an estimate based on the numbers in the SOI

21.Please specify whether this contract primarily concerns the Forest Service Compound, where Building 760-G is located, or if it includes additional facilities in this IDIQ contract.

This contract includes all facilities on SRS the Forest Service is responsible for at the SRS. There are other facilities at the SRS outside the main Forest Service compound area.

22.Can you please provide any documents or plans pertaining to this project for estimating as we only have Attachment 2. Schedule of Items and the Scope of work with no Plans?

See added attachments for more information.

23.Following a review of the SOI, where should pricing for General Conditions, Overhead, and Profit be included in the scheduled line items?

This may be added as an additional line item or add the surcharge on a per unit basis.

24. Is there an estimated quantity or scope provided for demolition or material removal?

Reference the applicable SOI, price can be included as part of the bid

25.Attachment I references an enclosed map. However there is no map enclosed.

Compound Map has now been provided, see attachment

26.Can a laydown area for materials and portable sanitary facilities be shown?

Materials may be stored in the building where work is being done, portable sanitary facilities can be placed adjacent to the building identified by the COR or workers may use USDA Forest Service sanitary facilities available in other buildings on the compound.

27.Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan?

Quality Control Plan can be an overall contract plan

28.Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan?

Yes format up to the contractor

29.Are shop drawings required?

No

Request for Information – Question Answers

30. Is temporary power going to be required for outages?

Employees can move to other buildings with power to work temporarily, if the contractor needs power then yes they could be subject to providing their own generator to do their work.

Project Location 31.The SF 1442 states the name of the project and project location. Page 37 of 48 item# 2 Technical Approach states “The narrative needs to explain how the offeror will manage and successfully complete multiple projects across the state of South Carolina”. My question is, are the task orders restrictive to the Savannah River site facility or could task orders be state wide.

Projects are restricted to only the Savannah River Site facilities across the three counties SRS is located within (Aiken, Allendale and Barnwell).

32.Please confirm that all work under this IDIQ contract will be completed at the SRS.

Projects under this IDIQ will all be completed at the Savannah River Site with the majority of the work performed on the facilities at the USFS Compound and at the Phytoremediation facility on the SRS.

33.Are there any access issues?

Getting on the SRS requires submitting a badge request to the COR for each idividual. Once approved, each individual will have to take General Employee Training (GET) before picking up their badge. Submit a badge request 2-3 weeks in advance due to background checks and scheduling for GET.

Timeline 34.Attachment I states questions are due October 27, 2024. Please provide the updated date and time. The date has passed for questions.

35.Please confirm bid date and time.

Originally was October 20, 2025. It has been extended to November 5, 2025 by 5:00

PM EST.

36.When are the seed projects expected to be awarded?

Seed projects are theoretical to serve as a basis of comparison only. There is no definitive award date planned for these specific projects.

37.Under Factor 4: Past Performance, the solicitation requires CPARs or PPQs for each of the five projects submitted under Factor 3: Experience. Of our five projects, two include completed CPARs. For the remaining three, we emailed PPQ requests to the respective Contracting Officers in late September and followed up throughout early October. The Government stakeholders’ offices auto-reply messages note they are currently furloughed and will be returning to work once funding appropriations

Request for Information – Question Answers are approved. Given these circumstances, we respectfully request one of the following: An extension of the proposal due date to a date at least ten (10) business days after normal Government operations resume (to allow adequate time for Government personnel to complete and transmit the PPQs) or Guidance or approval to submit PPQs previously completed for other solicitations as an interim measure, recognizing that the solicitation states, “Offerors shall not incorporate by reference PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.”

Proposal Due Date has been Extended from October 20, 2025 to November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.

Past Performance Questionnaires 38.Can previously submitted PPQs be utilized? No

39.Are clients required to submit PPQs directly to Keisha Robinson? Please submit to Penny Zortman (penny.zortman@usda.gov)

40.We understand existing PPQs are not being allowed for submission. Would the FS reconsider? In our experience, COR/CS/CO's do not want to fill out PPQs more than once for the same project. We respectfully request the FS consider previously filled out PPQs in proposal submissions. Past PPQ’s are not being considered.

Bonding

41. Is a Bid Bond required? On page 1 of the SF1442 and on page 40 of the Solicitation, it states that a Bid Bond is required, however, on page 37 of the Solicitation, it states that an actual bond is not required. Please confirm that the reference on page 37 of the Solicitation is referring to actual P&P Bonds. Seed 1 needs Payment Bonds and Seed 2 need no bonds.

42.Please confirm No Bid Bond is required for Seed Project 2, only Seed project 1 needs a Bid Bond. Seed 1 needs Payment Bonds and Seed 2 need no bonds.

43.The SOW states a bid bond is not required for the seed project. However, the solicitation states a bid bond is required. Please clarify. If one is required, what dollar amount should the bid bond cover? Seed 1 needs Payment Bonds and Seed 2 need no bonds.

mailto:penny.zortman@usda.gov

Request for Information – Question Answers

Seed Project 1 Moving Furniture 44.Will the Forest Service be responsible for moving furniture for the seed project #1?

No.

45.Will the contractor be responsible for moving and storing furniture, or will it be moved by others? Contractor will be responsible.

46.Will furniture or government owned items be removed by the government before interior repairs begin? Yes, contractor will be responsible for moving furniture, pricing needs to be included in bid pricing.

47. If items are not moved, can the contractor move them around the building as needed to do their work? Yes.

48.Will temporary storage need to be provided by the contractor for government items in the building? Government will provide an area to store items from the building.

Flooring

49.Can you please send us specifications on flooring, what type of flooring needs to be replaced? Typical Flooring to be replaced will be removing existing Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl and VCT flooring and replacing with similar materials and per the Task Order.

50.Please clarify which rooms/areas are to be carpeted and which are tiled.

This will be on a task order basis, seed projects are theoretical examples. Future task orders will specifically state what flooring will be replaced with what material.

51.Demo states only remove existing carpet, so does that mean the existing non-carpeted areas are to be left as is? This will be on a task order basis, seed projects are theoretical examples. Future task orders will specifically state what flooring will be replaced with what material.

52.Please provide pictures of existing carpet/flooring to be replaced. See attached document for Typical office room pictures.

Request for Information – Question Answers

53.Please provide more detail on the types of carpet & tile that are existing. Typical commercial carpeting, VCT flooring, vinyl, and laminate

54.Please confirm there will only be one layer of carpet to remove. Yes

55.Please confirm areas that will receive new carpet, tile, and wood flooring. For the purposes of the SOI, all office rooms.

56.Please confirm what type of tile is requested, VCT or Ceramic. For purposes of the bidding, VCT

57.What type of carpet would you like to go back with, rolled goods or carpet tiles?

Rolled

58.Seed 1 - Narrative - Item 2 for Seed 1 says to replace with carpet or tile. The narrative also adds Hardwood. How much sf of each ? Hardwood is not listed as a line item in SOI. If Hardwood is required, please provide qty and provide specific info on the product to be used, underlayment that may be required, width of material, etc...

No hardwood was selected by occupants. Hardwood flooring will not be utilized in this project.

59. Seed 1 - Narrative - Item 2 for Seed 1 says to replace with carpet or tile. The narrative also adds Hardwood. What type of Hardwood? No hardwood was selected by occupants. Hardwood flooring will not be utilized in this project.

60.Seed 1 - Narrative - Item 2 for Seed 1 says to replace with carpet or tile. The narrative also adds Hardwood. What width of Hardwood? No hardwood was selected by occupants. Hardwood flooring will not be utilized in this project.

61.Seed 1 - Narrative -If flooring tile is damaged in restroom contractor must replace at no cost to government. How many SF? Dimensions are shown on the Project Diagram attachment. 95 sqft for mens restroom, 104 sqft for womens restroom.

62.Seed 1 - Narrative - Floors: Floors are to be replaced using the following materials:

Carpet, Tile, Hardwood. See the floor plan in the attachments for locations of each material. The Floor Plan provided, Attach L, Does not show the locations of each flooring material. Just a layout of the building rooms. Can a Flooring plan be provided that shows the existing & new flooring requirements? No flooring plan exists, all office rooms in the project diagram currently have rolled carpet.

63.Seed 1 - Item 2 - Remove existing carpet. Replace with carpet or tile at comparable costs. What is the comparable cost of existing? If the comparable cost cannot be

Request for Information – Question Answers provided, please provide the actual brand of product used for carpet / tile / hardwood.

Current brand is not available. Replace using the most appropriate and cost-effective option using rolled goods carpet and VCT tile.

64.Seed 1 - Item 2 - If we are replacing the flooring, are we also replacing the base materials? If so, we need to know LF of base and type of base. Concrete base. Will not be replaced.

65.What are the specifications for the flooring to be replaced? Carpet, tile, or hardwood?

Carpet/Tile being removed

66.Please provide specifications for the flooring material and attachment method.

Typical commercial carpeting, VCT flooring, vinyl, and laminate attached per manufacturer recommendations.

67.Please provide notations on the floor plan for the locations of each flooring material type. See Attachment

68.What rooms receive flooring other than carpet? Assume office 4 will receive carpet, all other offices, hallways and closets will receive tile

69.The statement of work states to replace Carpet, Tile, and Hardwood floors. It says to refer to the floor plan for locations of each material. The floor plan does not label any flooring for each room. Can an updated sketch be provided with room square footages and types of flooring in each room? Assume office 4 will receive carpet, all other offices, hallways and closets will receive tile

70.Can the government specify a type or grade of each type of flooring to be provided?

a. Type, grade, and thickness of Carpet? Standard commercial office grade carpet

b. Type and dimensions of Tiles? Use most cost effective VCT or vinyl for tiles

c. Type, thickness, and dimensions of Hardwood planks? No room will receive hardwood flooring

Lighting 71.On removal of light the number is 240 and is in SF? Please clarify. 2’ x 4’ light fixtures. 240 sq ft equals 30 light fixtures.

Request for Information – Question Answers

72. Whereas in installation of lights its 30 , please clarify if its 30 or 240 lights to be replaced? 30 lights that are 2’ x 4’ which equals to 240 sq ft.

73.Can the government provide a count of how many fluorescent lights to be removed, or should we assume the same amount as the LED lights to be installed?

30 lights with 4 fluorescent tubes in each to be replaced with LED light fixtures of the same dimensions (2’ x 4’).

74.Can we use existing points and wires for new lights or do we need to consider new points. Existing points will be used unless otherwise specifically called for.

75.On Attachment J - SOI: What is the difference of quantity between demo and replacement? Tubes or fixtures? 240 sq ft would not be enough space for 30 LED lights.

This was based on the standard 2’ x 4’ Fluorescent light fixtures currently in the building, LED light fixtures of the same dimensions exist.

76.Layout of lighting on the drawing not provided. This information is not readily available

77.Please provide pictures of existing lights and layouts. See attached document for typical office room pictures.

78.With regards to Lighting Demolition will we need to estimate new Electrical since it states removing more lighting and change of location requiring rewiring of switches?

Yes

79.What is the proper disposal procedure for the removed fluorescent lights? Is there an approved environmental facility on base for this purpose? Yes, the government may collect fluorescent lights for disposal at the onsite collection area the SRS.

Walls 80.Please provide pictures of rooms/walls to help us better understand trims and door layouts. See attached document for Typical office room pictures.

81.How tall are the walls to be painted? 7.5 ft, varies slightly from building to building.

82.Seed 1 - Item 1 - Please provide pics showing extent of Misc drywall patching that will be required as noted in the SOW. Pictures are attached, most areas are minor scratches and gouges

Request for Information – Question Answers

83.Please provide the specifications (e.g., color, finish, manufacturer) for the current wall and trim paint. See attached pictures, standard walls are sheet rock with wooden floor base boards.

Ceiling 84.Does the FS want to just replace the ceiling tiles themselves or replace the entire acoustical ceiling structure? Where the task order calls for, anticipate only the tiles

85.Please provide pictures of the existing ceiling and tiles. See attached document for Typical office room pictures.

86. Is there a new plan for Ceiling grid and lighting location? No

87.Will the existing ceiling grid be reused? Yes

88.Seed 1 - Item 6 - Please provide the type of new ceiling tile that is to be used in the SEED project including the size of the tile, brand, and product number There is no specific item scheduled. Select the most appropriate and cost-effective option.

89.Confirm whether ceiling scope includes full suspended system replacement, seismic clips, and compliance with seismic design standards. No, it does not

90.Please provide a ceiling layout plan as referenced on page 1 of the SOW for Seed Project #1. We do not have a layout plan available, existing ceiling is a standard 2’ x 2’ grid.

91.Please provide profile, size, and type of ceiling tile. Typical drop down ceiling with 2’ x 2’ general purpose tiles

92.Are the ceiling tile grids to be replaced? No

93. Is the ceiling grid being replaced or does the existing grid remain? Existing grid to remain

94.What is the ceiling height of the walls in the building? 7.5 ft

95.What type, size, and grade of ceiling tiles are existing and what type of tiles should be installed? Standard 2’ x 2’ standard drop down ceiling tiles

96.Are ceiling tiles glued to ceiling, nailed to ceiling, or hung in a grid system?

Hung in a grid system

Request for Information – Question Answers

97. If glued or nailed to ceiling, what is the type of ceiling construction that the tiles are glued or nailed to? Drop down ceiling, grid system

Fire Sprinklers 98.Seed 1 - Narrative - Fire sprinklers compliance. Nothing mentioned in attachment J.

Contractor may add their quote to SOI

99.Please provide pictures of the leaks, leaky sprinkler, and piping related to this scope.

See attached pictures for leaking T-Joint. No leaky sprinklers are known.

100. For Fire Sprinkler Scope of work , as its unknown right now and no site visit is done. Should we include quote only for Inspection and work will be considered as a Change order. Price for inspection only or treat this item as optional.

101. No line item in pricr sheet for fire sprinkler, please clarify how to price it. Pricing will be negotiated per task order

102. Seed 1 - SOW page 1 - item G states Due to the need for a Site Visit to Estimate costs for Fire Sprinkler Corrections, cost estimates may be calculated using measurements acquired by the contractor onsite if so desired. Please verify when a site visit can be scheduled. If this is not an option, please provide a detailed scope of work and/or drawings of Fire Sprinkler Corrections to be made Fire Sprinkler Corrections.

Site visit not scheduled, price for inspection only or treat this item as optional.

103. Confirm whether the leak observed at the copper piping tee is associated with the fire sprinkler system. Copper piping is generally not used in sprinkler installations, as these systems typically utilize black steel, galvanized steel, or CPVC materials. It is possible that the copper line is part of a domestic water or mechanical system instead.

The leak in the copper piping is not part of the sprinkler system, appears to be part of the domestic water supply.

104. Confirm whether the leak observed at the copper piping tee is associated with the fire sprinkler system. Copper piping is generally not used in sprinkler installations, as these systems typically utilize black steel, galvanized steel, or CPVC materials. It is possible that the copper line is part of a domestic water or mechanical system instead.

The leak in the copper piping is not part of the sprinkler system, appears to be part of the domestic water supply.

Request for Information – Question Answers

105. Will the Government provide prior inspection reports of the sprinkler system to clarify code deficiencies, or must bidders assume full code upgrades?

No prior inspections reports are available, Bidders will assume full code upgrades.

This item may be priced for inspection only or treat this item as optional. There will be no preliminary site visit available.

106. Should a scheduled cost be included in the SOI for the fire sprinkler system?

Contractor may add an optional line item to quote

107. Are NICET-certified technicians required for all sprinkler inspections/corrections?

Yes

108. Can the government confirm that no fire sprinkler work is to be included in this proposal and fire sprinkler work will be either bid or handled in a contract amendment either after a site visit or after an award? Contractor may add an optional line item to quote to inspect sprinkler system.

Leaking Pipe

109. Please provide more detail regarding the leak to better quote. The SOW states

'This portion of the project may be bid after the site visit', however, the solicitation states no site visits are being held. Only known leak is at a copper T-Joint, see attached pictures.

110. For line item 007: Repair leak in ceiling. Appears to be cracks in copper piping tee joint. Should we consider only replacing tee joint of the pipe in pricing? Can we get some pictures of the leak and damages? Tee joint appears to be the only damaged part. See attached document for pictures.

111. Seed 1 - Item 7 - Repair leak in ceiling. Appears to be cracks in copper piping tee joint. How many LF of cracks to repair? This is the only known leak at this time for this building.

112. Seed 1 - Item 7 - Repair leak in ceiling. Appears to be cracks in copper piping tee joint. What product to spec or repair? Please provide info on the size of the existing materials and the materials that are to be used to replace piping to make the repairs Repair will use materials equivalent to existing material; exact size is estimated to be 2” diameter

113. Regarding the leaking copper pipe, is it only the piping tee joint? What is the pipe diameter? Estimated to be 2”

114. What size is the copper piping tee joint to be repaired? Estimated to be 2”

Request for Information – Question Answers

115. Is this copper pipe supplying water to? Will an essential system need to be shutdown to repair this pipe? The water pipe is the domestic water supply line, shut off valve is located out front of the building.

116. Has leak in ceiling damaged any ceiling or walls that are not currently in scope to be replaced? No leak in walls are known, only one water damaged ceiling tile

Refrigerator

117. What is the make and model of the existing fridge to be replaced? Does the FS want one that matches exactly? Existing refrigerator is a standard residential style fridge on top freezer on bottom. Replacement refrigerator should fridge dispenser that has an ice/water dispenser on the outside of the door.

118. Can you please clarify brand and model for refrigerator? Existing refrigerator is a Kenmore 33” x 32” x 66” Black Top Bottom Model # 596.69319010. Replacement refrigerator should fridge dispenser that has an ice/water dispenser on the outside of the door.

119. Seed 1 - Item 8 - Replace refrigerator. The new model should include an ice maker. What brand of fridge ? Please provide make and model of fridge to be provided No specific brand required. Select an option that contains an ice maker and allows the door to be hinged on the left side, handle on the right. See attached photo for current make and model to determine appropriate size replacement.

120. Please provide detailed specifications for the refrigerator requiring replacement.

Existing refrigerator is a Kenmore 33” x 32” x 66” Black Top Bottom Model #

596.69319010. Replacement refrigerator should have a fridge dispenser that has an ice/water dispenser on the outside of the door.

121. Can the government specify the refrigerator to be provided?

Replacement refrigerator shall have an ice/water dispenser on the outside of the door and be of the same dimension as the existing refrigerator. 33” x 32” x 66”

122. Can the government specify the height, width, and length of the refrigerator to be provided so that the new will fit in place of the old?

33” x 32” x 66”

Request for Information – Question Answers

Other Questions

123. I see an area circled in blue and I was wondering if I could get the dimensions for that so I can quote it for you? Length, width, height? Windows, HVAC?

That is an outdoor storage closet with the electrical breaker panel is located. This closet is not included in any renovation plans.

124. Does the 90-day performance period override the 30-day period mentioned in the original SOW, or is it specific to this SOI? 30 days

125. Should we use the Attachment 1. SRS BLDG 760-G interior repair Estimated Quantity's for items instead of the floor plan G-101 calculations? Use the estimated quantity

126. Are there any surfaces that require special treatment before painting previously coated with oil-based paint? Uknown

127. Is there an environmental report available to include flooring, ceiling tile, and sheetrock? We have an asbestos report available

128. The SOW indicates a 30-day performance period, but the schedule of items suggests 90 days. Please confirm. 30 Day

129. Please provide the map of the SRS Forest Service Compound as referenced on page 2 of the SOW for Seed Project #1. See attached Compound site plan

130. Please advise how many of the stained wood doors are not to be painted.

See Attachment, Main entrance exterior doors are not to be painted, side exterior and all interior doors are to be painted.

131. Can the government provide the type of existing doors that are to be painted?

a. Interior door type? 20 min fire rated wooden Oshkosh Door

b. Exterior door type to paint the inside face? Only the side exterior door, metal, 20 min fire rated

Request for Information – Question Answers

132. Stained wood trim is to not be painted, however the SOW states to paint walls and trim. Can the government identify the trim that will be painted? Trim in rooms 2,3,4,5,6 and the main entrance door trim are unpainted, all other rooms’ trim is painted.

133. Please provide detailed photos of the interiors and exteriors where work for the seed projects is to be accomplished. See Attachment

134. Can a laydown area for materials and portable sanitary facilities be shown?

Materials may be stored in the building where work is being done, portable sanitary facilities can be placed adjacent to the building identified by the COR or workers may use USDA Forest Service sanitary facilities available in other buildings on the compound.

135. Can pictures of the interior of the building be provided? See attachment

136. Will the building be occupied while work is being performed? No

137. Is the building currently heated and cooled? Yes

138. Is there parking area near where work will be performed for ease of materials and tools storage? Yes

139. Can the government update the sketch to show where the electrical panel for the building is located? Electrical panel in building 760-G is located in the outdoor closet behind the building.

140. Can pictures of the electrical panel be provided? See attached photos

141. Will any insulation need to be installed in ceiling or walls? If so what type of insulation for ceilings and what type for walls? Thickness and R-rating? No

Seed Project 2 Roof Cleaning

142. Could the FS provide pictures of all the areas affected by the intrusive plant?

This should help give us an idea as to how much is needed to be removed.

Assume 1,000 kg primarily dirt and pine debris with some laurel oak and small vines.

Assume enough dirt for saplings to have taken root in some areas.

143. What type of intrusive plant is present? This project has been completed and will now act as a theoretical project to serve as a basis of comparison. Assume 1,000 kg primarily dirt and pine debris with some laurel oak and small vines. Assume enough dirt for saplings to have taken root in some areas.

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144. For remove and clean plant matter from roof, can we get the pictures to quantify the scope of work. This project has been completed and will now act as a theoretical project to serve as a basis of comparison. Assume 1,00 kg primarily dirt and pine debris with some laurel oak and small vines. Assume enough dirt for saplings to have taken root in some areas.

145. Seed 2 - Item 4 - Removal & cleaning of plant material from roof. What kind of plant materials ? How big ? How much root system ? Please provide an aerial view and detailed pics of materials on the roof so qty and extent of work can be determined. Can pictures be posted in amendment ? Assume 1,000 kg primarily dirt and pine debris with some laurel oak and small vines. Assume enough dirt for saplings to have taken root in some areas. Picture not available conditions may vary.

146. Seed 2 - Item 4 - Removal & cleaning of plant material from roof. Where can we place the dumpster for the roof plant materials? Can a site map be provided in the amendment? COR will identify an area adjacent to the building before work is to begin

147. Regarding the removal and cleaning of plant matter from the roof: a. Please confirm whether roof warranties are in place and whether any anticipated damage during vegetation removal will require contractor repair. No warranties are in place, no existing damage to the roof of building 760-G is known.

148. Is there a photo or aerial photo of the roof requiring plant matter removal and cleaning? What is the material and condition of the roof? How high is the roof?

Assume 1,000 kg primarily dirt and pine debris with some laurel oak and small vines.

Assume enough dirt for saplings to have taken root in some areas. Picture not available conditions may vary. Roof of building 760-G is approximately 15’ high.

149. Can photos of the roof be provided? Photo not available

150. Can photos of the plant growth on the roof be provided? Roof has recently been cleaned. Assume 1,000 kg primarily dirt and pine debris with some laurel oak and small vines. Assume enough dirt for saplings to have taken root in some areas.

151. Will cleaning of roof be a soft wash or a power wash? Contractor can choose the cleaning method they prefer to meet the specifications

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Sewer Lines

152. Please provide picture(s) of the sewer line/pipe to be scoped, cleaned, and relined.

Pictures are not readily available, existing sewer line. Sewer pipe material is unknown beyond the building; it is believed to be 6” VP pipe

153. Is Pipe Jetting the sewer line an acceptable alternative? Yes, so long as any identified cracks or leaks are sealed following jetting.

154. What is the access going to be to the sewer line? There is a access area located outside the front of the building

155. Please provide the ID of existing sewer line. 6 inches

156. For line item 001: Sewer Lines, please clarify Scope of work and if we can get some pictures. Sewers must be cleaned of debris and lined to seal any cracks or leaks.

157. Pipe cleaning and inspection, are these sewer lines and if CCTV is required?

Yes, these are sewer lines. CCTV Is not required, however, if the job is determined to be incomplete, the Contractor will be responsible for repairing remaining issues at no additional cost to the Government.

158. Seed 2 - Item 1 - Scope Sewer Lines. How many LF of Sewer Lines? 15 linear feet

159. Seed 2 - Item 1 - Scope Sewer Lines. What diameter of pipe are the Sewer Lines?

6” VP

160. What type and size is the sewer pipe to be scoped and repaired? 6” VP

161. Is there video inspection footage of sewer lines available to verify estimated linear feet for cleaning/relining? If not, how many linear feet of sewer lines are expected to be inspected under this scope? No, 15 Linear Feet

162. What is the total length of the sewer lines to be scoped? 15 Linear Feet

163. Is there a known area of sewer line damage? If so, what is the approximate length of the affected section? No

164. How many LF of sewer line are being scoped? 15 Linear Feet

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165. What is the diameter and material of the existing sewer line? What is the existing depth? Depth unknown, 6 inches in diameter

166. Please confirm we are only cleaning and inspecting 10 lf and lining 15 lf of sewer line. Correct

167. Can a map be provided showing the location of the sewer line work? Are there any access issues? Can a laydown area for materials and portable sanitary facilities be shown? A map is not readily available there is an access area located outside the front of the building where the sewer line runs parallel to. Materials may be stored in the building where work is being done, portable sanitary facilities can be placed adjacent to the building identified by the COR or workers may use USDA Forest Service sanitary facilities available in other buildings on the compound.

168. What is the nature of the damage to the pipe to be repaired? Rusted? Crushed?

Cracked? Pipe T-Joint appears to be corroded and cracked

Pipe Relining

169. Is a fiber-glass line w/ epoxy an acceptable alternative to lining the sewer line with concrete? Yes

170. Line item 004: Relining sewers with cement, do we need to consider are lining project as a pipe inside a pipe or to cement outside of the existing piping?

Pipe inside pipe.

171. Please confirm the type of pipe lining material required.

As asked in a previous question, fiber-glass line w/ epoxy is an acceptable alternative to lining the sewer line instead of concrete

172. Seed 2 - Item 3 - Relining sewers with cement. How many mils of cement are we lining the sewer lines with? As asked in a previous question, fiber-glass line w/ epoxy is an acceptable alternative to lining the sewer line instead of concrete.

173. Seed 2 - Item 3 - Relining sewers with cement. What diameter of pipe are the Sewer Lines being relined with cement? 6 inches

174. Seed 2 - Item 3 - Relining sewers with cement. Can you provide acceptable methods to reline the sewer pipe? As asked in a previous question, fiber-glass line w/ epoxy is an acceptable alternative to lining the sewer line instead of concrete.

175. For sewer relining, is the repair method expected to utilize hydraulic cement or fiberglass resin, or is the expectation to meet the ASTM F1216 CIPP standards?

As asked in a previous question, fiber-glass line w/ epoxy is an acceptable

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Other Questions

176. Can current condition photos be provided to assist in evaluating potential repair requirements? See Attachment for photos

177. The SOW shows 15 days, while pricing documents don’t clearly align. Please confirm required duration. 15 days as it applies to seed project 2, 30 days for seed project 1

ATTACHMENTS:

Photos

Building 760-G Female Restroom Floor Building 760-G Female Restroom

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Building 760-G Female Restroom Building 760-G Female Restroom

Existing Painted Base Board Existing Carpet Building 760-G

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Existing Carpet Building 760-G Existing Carpet and unpainted base board Building 760-G Room 4

Building 760-G Hallway floor and baseboard Building 760-G Hallway floor and baseboard

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Building 760-G Hallway VCT floor Building 760-G Main Entrance Door and Flooring

Building 760-G Ceiling Tiles in Office rooms Building 760-G Fluorescent Lights in Office rooms

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Building 760-G Ceiling Tiles in Hallway Building 760-G LED Light in Hallway (not being replaced)

Building 760-G Break Room Building 760-G Room 4

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Building 760-G Room 4 Building 760-G Room 6

Building 760-G Side Entrance Building 760-G Leaking Tee Joint in Ceiling

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Building 760-G Existing Fridge Model Number Building 760-G Electrical Box