127EAX24R0018 Amendment I - Extension_Site Visit_RFI_Docs.pdf

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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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ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102

333 BROADWAY SE

SOUTHWESTERN REGION

112890907/17/2024

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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/17/2024

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Amendment I Is being put into place to:

1. Extend the Deadline to August 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm PT

2. Provide RFI response - page 3-11

3. Provide the following documents, attached separately:

- Site Visit Sign-in sheet

- WD AZ20240043 & AZ202340016

- EQ-24-0150 - CA, Design, Plans, Spec

- Asbestos Survey and Lead TCLP

- Speed Queen Spec Sheet

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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)

MICHELLE L. BAHR

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

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127EAX24R0018

Period of Performance: 08/30/2024 to 08/30/2026

0001 0307 Q3 CON ENG RAMP Green Base Office

Replacement

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

1. Is a bid bond required?

A bid bond is not required. Payment and performance bonds are required.

2. What is the plan for potential bad weather?

The contract can be shut down and no days will be counted against the contract. In normal years we get our first good snow in early to mid-December.

3. Can excess material from excavation be stored/dispersed onsite?

Yes. Clean native excess material can be disposed of onsite as directed by the COR.

4. Will there need to be County inspection of the wastewater system?

Yes. The wastewater system will be required to be inspected by Coconino County during construction and the contractor will need to coordinate it accordingly.

5. Will existing electricity be available at the site for use?

Yes. Unless it will interfere with normal operations at the site.

6. Is there an existing ACM and LBP report available for the existing building to be demolished?

Yes. Please see the attached report: 2582JE319_Asbestos Survey and Lead TCLP Report[22]

7. Will the existing septic tank for the existing office building be abandoned in place?

Yes. It can be abandoned per ADEQ rules and regulations.

8. What will happen with the exiting items in the existing office building?

All existing items to be salvaged will be removed by the forest service prior to demolition of the building.

9. What is the plan for the existing communications tower next to the existing office building?

It will be dismantled by the forest service.

10. Is the correct Wage Determination in the solicitation?

No. The correct versions will be part of the amendment: AZ20240016 & AZ20240043

11. Will there be active personnel at the site during construction?

Yes. This is a year-round site and there is a need to maintain operational status during construction.

12. Is there an onsite water source?

RFI responses

No. There is a water source up the road that might be privately owned off E old Route 66. The next closest water sources are the City of Williams or Bellemont, AZ.

13. Will the sign-in sheet information be shared on Sam.gov?

Yes. The sign-in sheet will be posted to Sam.gov.

14. Will the existing transformer handle the new building and old building during construction?

Yes. To the best of our knowledge, it was designed to handle both, please see E1.1.

15. How will the connection to the existing electric route?

It will route around the front of the existing office building as shown on sheet C102 and E1.1.

16. The project specification lists a General Contractor/Project Manager, has someone been awarded this project already?

No. That was for the design of the project only.

17. There are no demolition plans provided for the existing structures, please provide as-builts.

There are no as-built plans available of the existing building.

18. Are there any previous hazardous material reports conducted on the existing structure? Also, may we confirm that any hazmat abatement is not part of the scope of work.

Yes. Please see the attached report. Contractors will need to follow the recommendations in the report.

19. Are there any working hour limitations in the work site?

Yes. Normal work shall occur weekdays between 7am and 6pm, weekends and/or Government Holidays will not be allowed. During critical phases of construction, allowances may be made to perform necessary work outside of normal hours and/or on weekends at the written approval of the CO.

20. Looking thru the bid documents we do not see a soils report. Can you provide us with a soils report?

The geotechnical report is contained within the project manual/specifications starting on page 11.

21. There are benches reflected in drawing sheet A102, however, there is no specifications provided in the project manual. Please advise.

The contractor shall provide a submittal for benches that meet sizes shown on sheet A102 for approval.

22. Window shades in plans mentioned to be HUNTER DOUGLAS RB 500+, however, in the project manual, it is MechoShade Systems LLC; Mecho/5 System. Please clarify which one will supersede.

Please use the product listed in the project manual. Please be aware that approved equal products will be considered after project award.

23. There is no signage schedule provided, please advise.

Please provide signs according to the following in the plans. Sheet A002 and SECTION 10 1400

SIGNAGE.

Please provide signs according to the following in the plans. Sheet C106 and C107.

24. Will the Owner consider a (2) weeks extension for the bid due?

Yes. I think we can extend to August 15, 2024.

25. I’d like to ask if we can submit our BID straight to the USDA or is it required to submit it to a GC?

If we can submit to USDA, how do we do so?

Bids should be submitted through a General Contractor.

26. Another question, do we need to be BICSI certified, I couldn’t find an answer, but I saw the BICSI stamp.

Please see the requirement for contractor personnel trained and certified.

27. We would like to know the inverter output information so that we can properly size the disconnect for the PV Solar System. This information will also help with price for the disconnect.

Please note that solar will not be installed at this time. The fused disconnect, shown on Sheet E0.2 and called out with Keynote 10, shall be sized at 200A. In the future, when the Solar PV System is designed by others, the fusing within the disconnect will be sized to match the inverter output.

28. We would like to request more information on the main utility transformer. Currently, we only know the load side of the transformer. For us to submit for pricing we would like to know what make and model of transformer to order (please see drawings attached for confirmation.)?

The utility transformer will be sized and provided by the utility (Arizona Public Service). Jeff Ritter, Northeast Customer Service Associate for APS, can be contacted at 928-225-4262 for specific requirements regarding the contractor fabricated concrete transformer pad.

29. Will requests for approved equal or substitutions for products will be considered?

Yes. Substitutions and approved equal for products will be considered and handled after award of the contract.

30. Please confirm that a bid bond is not required for this project.

See response to number 1 above.

31. Please provide the appropriate wage decision documents applicable to the project county. The provided documents are for heavy construction and are only applicable for Apache, Cochise, Gila, Greenlee and La Paz counties?

See response to number 10 above.

32. Please provide an asbestos report for the existing building that needs to be demolished.

See response to number 6 above.

33. Please confirm if the building right behind the existing building would also need to be demolished?

No. The only building to be demolished it the main existing office building.

34. Please confirm what all utilities would need to be abandoned and capped for the existing building. During the walk through it was mentioned that the radio communications would be taken out by the owner. Please confirm this and if any other would be handled by the owner?

Utilities will need to be connected to the new building. Existing radio communications will be handled by the forest service.

35. Please provide a scope of work for the demolition of the existing building including any stabilization required after the demolition.

Demolition consists of activities associated with (1) removal and disposal of any existing furniture, appliances, wooden decks/steps, and other items from the main office existing building that have not been salvaged; (2) demolition and removal of the main existing office building; (3) removal and disposal of any concrete pads; (4) removal and disposal of foundations at the main existing office building sites, and (5) grading the site to match existing grade for drainage. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of existing furniture and all other items left in the building. The contractor shall demolish the existing structure, including foundations to at least 24” below grade. Dispose of all material at a certified local landfill. The contractor shall grade all sites to match existing grade to drain water and leave a natural appearance. The contractor shall remove any concrete pads and fill any depressions left behind. Dispose of concrete at a certified landfill. Contractors will need to follow the recommendations in the report per number 18 above.

36. Please provide any preferred vendors for fire alarm, security and data/communication if any?

There are no preferred vendors, contractors need to adhere to the specifications for the project.

37. Please confirm that all spoils could be left on site except for asphalt and any concrete?

Existing clean native materials can be left on site and dispersed according to the direction of the COR.

38. The price schedule has an option to provide appliances, please provide specifications for what appliances would need to be included in the bid.?

Appliances should include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwave, and stove. Washer and Dryer cut sheet is provided. Contractor shall submit cut sheets for other appliances after award. Refrigerators shall be energy efficient. (Speed Queen Stacked W-D spec sheet attached)

39. Please confirm if all the walls in the restrooms will have tiles including the ones that go into the showers?

Provide wall finishes per the plans A701 and A801.

40. Please confirm if the topsoil and seeding at the retention pond relief swale and the V-ditch are being considered as landscaping in the optional items?

Yes. The topsoil and seeding of the drainage features, including the retention pond, V-ditches and relief swale are the optional landscaping items.

41. Please provide the sign in sheet for the site walk.

See response to number 13 above.

42. Will the sign-in sheet from last week’s pre-bid job walk with the RFI response amendment?

See response to number 13 above.

43. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

No.

44. Are there any phasing requirements? How many people will be in the building?

Yes. The new office building must be built and completed before the old office can be demolished. The new office building was designed for approximately 30 people.

45. Are there any temporary heating/cooling requirements?

No. The existing old office will be used until the new office building is completed.

46. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Yes. This can be done if necessary.

47. Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.

The geotechnical report is contained within the project manual/specifications starting on page 11.

48. Are geotechnical reports required to be submitted by the contractor?

Testing requirements are in the project manual. See sections SECTION 01 4000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS and DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK 31 1000 - Site Clearing 31 2000 - Earth Moving 31 2333 – Trenching and Backfilling 31 3700 – Riprap

49. Are site plan survey reports required to be submitted by the contractor?

Survey requirements are in the project manual. See sections SECTION 01 7000 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS and SECTION 01 7800

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

50. Please provide the contact information for the building controls contractor.

The contractor is responsible for providing a building controls contractor that can meet the specifications.

51. Please provide the contact information for the building fire alarm company.

The contractor is responsible for providing a building controls contractor that can meet the specifications.

52. Please confirm the manufacturer of the existing roofing system and who carries the current warranty of the roofing system.

The contractor is responsible for providing a contractor that can meet the specifications per section 07 4113

METAL ROOF PANELS

Manufacturer: MBCI Superlok; www.mbci.com http://www.mbci.com/

53. The solicitation only provides Davis-Bacon wages for Heavy Construction (AZ20240037). Are we to also use Davis-Bacon wages for Building Construction (AZ20240022)?

See response to number 10 above. The building wage determination will be added to the amendment.

54. Do you have the ADEQ approved set of drawings for this project?

Yes. Authority for this type of wastewater system was granted to Coconino County for review and approval under permit # EQ-24-0150. Please see the attached permit and requirements.