Amendment A0002 Solicitation 127EAT24Q0027.pdf

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

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 items 8 and 15, and returning 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Regional Office Building Interior Painting

The purpose of this Amendment is to provide responses to questions submitted by interested parties. This Amendment also includes the site visit vendor sign in sheets for April 25, 2024.

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

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

A0002

PAGE OF PAGES

1 7

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

USDA Forest Service 1323 Club Drive Vallejo, CA 94592

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION 5

1323 CLUB DRIVE

VALLEJO, CA 94592

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

127EAT24Q0027

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/16/2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE

(X)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04/29/2024

1. CONTRACST ID CODE

USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Regional Office Interior Painting

Solicitation 127EAT24Q0027

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAT24Q0027 Amendment A0002 - Regional Office Interior Painting

RFI #1 – Is the customer responsible for moving any furniture?

USFS Response – There will be no furniture in the office. Flatscreen TVs and printers will remain in the work area. Do not move. Protect these items from paint and other damage during work.

RFI #2 – Will the customer clear anything attached to the wall prior to painting?

USFS Response - Walls will be clear of all items excluding TV screens. Screens must be protected during painting.

RFI #3 – What is the official start date?

USFS Response – To be determined, but should know by May 31, 2024.

RFI #4 – Will this project be performed during the summer?

USFS Response – To be determined, but should know by May 31, 2024.

RFI #5 – How tall are the ceilings?

USFS Response – 9 feet tall.

RFI #6 – Are the door metal or wood?

USFS Response – Doors and frames are painted metal.

RFI #7 – Only walls are getting painted? No ceilings?

USFS Response – Do not paint acoustical ceiling tile.

RFI #8 – Are the doors Hollow metal or Wood Veneer? Currently painted?

USFS Response - Doors and frames are metal and already painted.

RFI #9 - Are the walls smooth or textured?

USFS Response - Walls are smooth, not textured.

RFI #10 - Will be able to spray and paint interior walls.

USFS Response – Statement of Work states spray or rolling application of paint is preferred.

RFI #11 – Could pictures or dimensions of work areas be shared?

USFS Response – Floor plan with dimensions are attached in work statement.

RFI #12 – What color and sheen are the existing walls and doors. Have the doors and door jams been previously painted, are they metal or wood?

USFS Response – Please see work statement for sheens required, yes, all surfaces to be painted are currently painted.

RFI #13 – How many doors are there that need painting?

USFS Response – Please see floor plan for doors to be painted.

RFI #14 – In the SOW it lists the colors and sheens to be used. Typically, door jambs and doors are painted in the same color and sheen in most applications. They collectively provide an accent to the wall color. Introducing another color will increase labor cost. Please advise, in an effort to keep labor cost low can the door jambs be painted the same color and sheen as the accompanying doors.

USFS Response – No - follow work statement for doors and frames color and sheens.

RFI #15 – Where specified that project needs completed in 5 workdays are we limited on how many hours we can work in a day? In the SOW it says work hours are between 8:00 a.m- 4:00 p.m. Can we arrive earlier and stay as late as needed (given the tight time restraints this would be an absolute necessity). And could we work outside of the 5 allotted days into the weekend?

USFS Response - Work hours must be as noted in work statement.

RFI #16 - Is this project going to be done while the facility is operational?

USFS Response – Statement of Work states the office area will be vacated while painting takes place.

RFI #17 - Is this a prevailing or non-prevailing wage project?

USFS Response – The wage determination is “Attachment A” of the solicitation, please refer to Solicitation for further information.

RFI #18 - PLA’s- Project Labor Agreements, Security Bonds, Bid Bonds, or Performance Bonds (PSA(Project Stabilization Agreement), MLA (Masters Labor Agreement)

USFS Response – No bonds are required for this requirement.

RFI #19 - Are there any skilled & trained workforce requirements?

USFS Response – Comply with all applicable codes regarding health, safety, and welfare of all project users.

RFI #20 - Do we have to be certified as a small, minority, woman, or veteran-owned business?

USFS Response – Must have an active SAM profile that shows company is a small business.

RFI #21 – Is there any drywall work required?

USFS Response – Minor patching possible. Any nails need to be taken off and holes patched.

RFI #22 – Will there be storage area/parking?

USFS Response – Yes, storing area will be available and parking will be in the employee parking lot.

RFI #23 - Question about HVAC and spray painting.

USFS Response - Prior to painting beginning, we will turn off the VAV units eliminating most air movement in the spaces. Contractors are to cover and protect return air perforated grilles so that no paint gets in to return air plenum. “Return Air Grille” picture below.