Amendment_6_A0006_RFIs_21-50_RFP_1291S819R4002.pdf

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

1 8

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

A0006

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2019

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION

1323 CLUB DRIVE

VALLEJO, CA 94592-1110

SAME AS ITEM 6.

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

1291S819R4002

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02/22/2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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.)

Amendment A0006 is for the purpose of providing answers to RFIs 21-50.

Replacement page 50 of 56 is attached.

The offer due date/time is unchanged. Offers are due NLT Friday, April 5, 2019, 3pm/1500 PST.

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)

Jeremy Bedner, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

04/01/2019 (Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

Amendment A0006 04/01/2019

RFP 1291S819R4002

LOS PRIETOS FIRE ENGINE GARAGE CONSTRUCTION

SANTA BARBARA RANGER DISTRICT, LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST

US FOREST SERVICE

The following are responses to Request for Information [RFIs] 21-50 received for this solicitation:

21. The plans and specs do not mention a fire alarm system. Will a fire alarm system need to be included in this project?

ANSWER:

Fire Alarm System not included in this project.

22. Spec section 22 15 14 goes into detail about installation of compressed air lines, but the plans do not show locations or sizes of the air lines. Pg. A1, Key Note #2, shows the location of the new air compressor, but it is N.I.C. Is compressed air to be included with this project? If so, please provide location and size of piping

Compressor and pipping system is not included in this project.

23. The specs for concrete testing seams excessive. Typically (3) cylinders or flexural beams are taken every 50 yrds or fraction thereof. Will you consider decreasing the frequency of testing? The requirements are currently 3 cylinders per 10 yards.

ANSWER:

Three concrete test cylinders will be taken for every truckload of concrete placed. One cylinder will be tested at 7 (seven) days and two will be tested at 28 days, cured and tested per ASTM standards.

24. Please provide additional information on the compressed air system. The specifications say that the plans show the locations and size of the airlines, but I could not find this on the plans.

Compressor and pipiping system is not included in this project.

25. Will it be acceptable to pulverize the existing asphalt and re-use it as part of the base course?

It is acceptable to use as base, but not to be incorporated into the Asphalt Mix.

26. We have noticed that only the civil drawings are stamped and the architectural, electrical, structural and mechanical are not. Will this project require additional design and stamp by an engineer?

ANSWER:

Contract drawings provided are complete. Any additional design as required for project submittals, as delineated in the contractor, will be the responsibility of the contractor.

27. Can the asphalt be placed in (2) lifts of 3 inches instead of (3) lifts of 2 inches?

Yes; this is acceptable

28. The plans show new site gas main running to an existing LPG tank. The specifications call for a new tank and concrete pad. Please provide clarification.

The existing tank will remain.

29. Site plan C4.1 shows site water running out the east side of the building to an existing water vault and the plumbing plans show the water main going out the south side of the building. Please provide clarification

Plan Sheet C4.1 shows the correct alignment.

30. Sheet 1A shows a hose bib on the west side of the building but it is not shown on the plumbing plans. Will this hose bib need to be included?

Yes; a hose bib is needed on the west side of the building.

31. Plan P1, general notes, calls for insulation on all domestic water piping. Spec section 22 01 00-6, 2.7C, calls for insulation on cold water piping only in unheated areas of the building. Please clarify.

Insulation on all domestic piping

32. Please provide preferred acoustical ceiling tile product to match for this project.

Included in Specification.

33. Plan P1, general notes, calls for insulation on all domestic water piping. Spec section 22 01 00-6, 2.7C, calls for insulation on cold water piping only in unheated areas of the building. Please clarify.

Shown on Plans.

34. The Door Schedule calls for Doors #14 and 15 to be one-hour rated. They are to be installed in the wall at Line 4, which is not a rated assembly. Please confirm that these doors need not be rated.

Confirmed; they do not need to be rated.

35. Soap dispensers and mop/broom holders are not shown on drawings. Specified soap dispensers are deck-mounted, but there is no deck to mount to. Please confirm soap dispensers and mop/broom holders are not in contract.

Confirmed NIC

36. For purposes of creating a baseline schedule and understanding project logistics, approximately how much time should Contractor allow for the Government to relocate operations to the new building between the initial building phase and the alternate demolition and site work phase?

Allow two weeks in the schedule of transfer of operations from existing building to new building.

37. Per 3/E3.0 - Light Fixture and Equipment Schedule; does not show manufacturers/part # for the light fixtures. 1. Are the fixtures being provided by other? Should we propose a Fixture schedule with manufacturers picked by us?

ANSWER:

Fixtures provided by contractor. Provide lighting submittals per drawings & specifications for review and approval.

38. RFP does not include the following in specifications, drawings, or Summary of Work.

Division 28 10 00 - Access Control.

Lincpass is noted in the Summary of Work and Division 28 is referenced in the Door Hardware Specs.

Division 28 20 00 - Electronic Surveillance Division 28 30 00 - Fire Detection and Alarm Division 26 41 00 - Lightning Protection

Please confirm these systems are NOT in the Contract.

Reference Attachment 1 Specifications, Section 01 10 00 Summary of Work 1.1(b), Page 01 10 00-1 Please confirm these systems are NOT in the Contract.

Reference Attachment 1 Specifications, Section 01 10 00 Summary of Work 1.1(b), Page 01 10 00-1

ANSWER:

Confirmed; not in specification and resulting contract. All references to LincPass considered removed/deleted.

39. The bid schedule lists both "pavement marking" and "fencing" as part of the alternate, but on C-2.0, both of these are shown in the base bid area, and it seems both would be required for the proper functioning of the building if the alternates are not awarded. Please confirm that these are part of the base bid's Item 2 and not part of the alternate.

Striping and fencing within the base bid area noted on the plans, shall be included in the base bid.

40. Acronym Wall Protection Panels (specification section 10 26 00) are nowhere shown in plans. Please indicate location to be applied, or else confirm that this is not applicable.

Not Applicable

41. Specification 10 14 00, 2.3D calls for individual metal letters at Entrance, with size as indicated on drawings. Building elevations show only the OFCI USFS logo signage. If there is specific metal letter signage to be provided by Contractor, please provide text and size of signage.

Not Applicable

42. Where should we put the wood framing price, in number 4 or number 5?

Include in either bid item as appropriate.

43. Where should be put the demolition for the asphalt on the optional items, A1 or A2?

Include in either bid item as appropriate.

44. Site Visit question. For building demolition, questions on hazmat abatement requirement.

Confirmed lead paint exists and likely asbestos on tile.

45. Site Visit question. Archaeologist required?

No; NEPA requirements completed by the Government.

46. Site Visit question. Environmental assessment required by contractor? Environmentalist, biologist personnel required?

Disregard cedar reference. Detail not used.

47. Site Visit question. Is there water provided on-site? Does contractor have to provide meter for water usage?

ANSWER:

Water is considered GFP. Yes, provided. Contractor utilize on-site hydrant. Contractor does not need to provide meter.

48. Administrative question. Regarding access to your facility for hand in offers, prompted more questions again regarding the postmark.

The amendment states that the package must be postmarked prior to “date/time” of bid, however postmarks do not show time so it is unclear how prospective bidders can comply, or how the government could even verify, this requirement. Can you please acknowledge that as long as the package is postmarked no later than the date the proposal is due that this will be sufficient?

Yes, postmarked by date of proposal due date is acknowledged and sufficient to meet the requirement. That was the intent of the modified language in the amendment. Replacement page 50 of 56 attached.

49. It was stated as a response to a question in the site visit that RFQ's completed for previous Solicitations would satisfy the requirements for this Proposal. Please confirm.

ANSWER:

Clarification. Only past performance information from prior awarded CONTRACTS shall be considered.

Quotes/offers submitted in response to Request for Quote/Proposals from prior solicitations – without successful contract award and project performance as a result – shall not be considered.

50. Administrative question. We are seeking approval of our products for use for this project bidding on 4/5 and would like to go through the process of becoming an approved manufacturer. Please see the attached substitution request form and panel data sheets for consideration

ANSWER:

This Request for Proposal will not include alterations to the specifications in terms of material/product manufacturers. It shall the prime contractor’s responsibility to determine if a material/product provided by a subcontractor can meet the specification requirement, and the prime’s decision to select that subcontractor and include as part of their overall bid or proposal.

Replacement Page 50 of 56

L-10 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. General Proposal Information

The proposal should be prepared simply and economically, providing straightforward, concise delineation of capabilities to perform the contract. The proposal should be practical, legible, clear and coherent. All proposal information is to be submitted utilizing the English language.

Offerors are cautioned that sufficient and detailed information must be presented in their technical proposals to enable the Government to evaluate their proposals fully in accordance with the evaluation and award criteria contained herein. The Government is not obligated to request additional information, and in the absence of appropriate information, the proposal may be rated deficient. Offerors are discouraged from providing information not required by the RFP.

The technical proposal shall address the offeror’s proposed approach to fully perform the requirements of the Request for Proposals (RFP).

2. General Submission Instructions

All offerors shall be required to submit the proposal with the minimum content as specified herein.

Proposals without the minimum content may be rejected. Proposals submission will be allowed until the date and time indicated on Standard Form 1442. Submit to the following address:

Hardcopy/paper:

USDA Forest Service Region 5 Regional Office AQM ATTN: Jeremy Bedner 1323 Club Drive Vallejo, CA 94592

Electronic (if email):

Jeremy.bedner@usda.gov

NOTE: Electronic proposals must be transmitted and confirmed received by the established due date and time.

Hardcopy mailed proposals shall be considered received timely provided the package has been POSTMARKED by the shipping company NLT the established due DATE.

3. Proposal Format and Submittal Requirements