Amend 0001 - 12905B22R0007 - SF-30 and Q-n-A.pdf

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 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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RFP 12905B22R0007 - HVAC/Electrical Upgrade for USDA-ARS at Tucson, AZ.

AMENDMENT 0001

Questions/Responses #1

1. Information gained from past projects at this facility indicates the known presence of asbestos-containing materials in some of the other campus buildings. Does the USDA have a current Hazardous Material Survey for buildings 107 & 108 that can be referenced before any demolition? If not, will the USDA add a pre-construction Hazardous Material Survey to the scope of work for this project?

R. We are aware of site asbestos inspections completed for USDA. During design the preferred direction was to have asbestos removal contracted separately under maintenance orders at the site prior to construction of this project. In the case of asbestos discovery refer to 1.10A page 015950-4 of Attachment II Final Specs-HVAC-Electrical Sys Upgrade.

ACT Environmental Incorporated, dated April 8, 2020., and flooring and abatement closeout reports will be added as attachments.

2. Can a sequence of operation be provided for the BAS work, specifically for the new laboratory fan coil units (ACUs)?

R. New ACU units will be integrated into the existing Delta laboratory controllers and match the existing sequence of operations. Specification 23 09 23 indicates the existing site controls contractor to use and the requirements.

3. Will the sequencing include the control of the exhaust fan/fume hoods and the exhaust air damper associated with each fume hood?

R. The existing exhaust fans, fume hoods, exhaust fan VFDs and dampers were upgraded in a 2019 project and are existing to remain unless noted otherwise. Existing Delta laboratory controllers to remain.

4. Will the room pressure sensors (labeled DP on the drawings) be for monitoring or for control of room pressure?

R. New differential pressure sensors will be integrated with the existing Delta laboratory controllers. Drawings and specifications indicate existing site controls vendor required. Existing Delta laboratory controllers will maintain a minimum negative pressure of 0.05" wc in the laboratory relative to the corridor.

5. On the PPQ’s it says that client must complete and return by April 28, 2022. The bid document says must be turned in before the bid due date and time. Which is the correct date and time for the client to submit the PPQ’s?

R. The correct date/time for PPQ’s is the solicitation close date/time, 25 April 2022 by 12:00pm PDT. This has been updated in this amendment.

6. Are CPARS reports allowed verses past performance questionnaires?

R. Yes. Provide the contract number(s) and the evaluation team will pull the information from CPARS.

The purpose of this amendment is to: 1) Correct the response date of Attachment V Past Performance Questionnaire, Section 1 from 28 April 2022 to 25 April 2022 by 12:00pm PDT along with your offer; and 2) To give answers to questions offers had; see the following pages for details. The due date for this RFP remains unchanged.

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Theodore Blume Email: theodore.blume@usda.gov