AMENDMENT 1 08072020 - RFP 1291S820R0062.pdf

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

1 9

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

A0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08/07/2020

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

1291S820R0062

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/22/2020

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.)

Fence and Gate Installation. Corona and Temescal Fire Stations. Cleveland National Forest.

Amendment 1 provides answers to questions/RFIs received.

Refer to continuation pages. Includes RFP and Specification replacement pages.

Proposal due date is unchanged. Proposals are due NLT August 14, 2020. 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

08/07/2020 (Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

Amendment 1 08/07/2020

RFP no. 1291S820R0062 Fence and Gate Installation

Corona and Temescal Fire Stations Cleveland National Forest

Requests for Information [RFIs] and answers.

1. To be clear about Alternative Bid Item C, specifically the required Cantilever gate: The gate is intended to be installed in place of the swing gates at the back of the property correct. Per the Photo below it will not be possible to install the gate at the front of the property because space and current layout does not allow for it.

ANSWER:

Location of automated gate - this is correct – automated gate would be installed at back of property off 7th Street.

Corona and Temescal Fire Stations Cleveland National Forest

2. Currently at the front of the property there are new freshly planted plants next to the fence line where demo work will be required. Is the contractor responsible for transplanting these plants, or will the Station take care of this?

The Forest Service will be removing the existing vegetation across the front fence line.

Corona and Temescal Fire Stations Cleveland National Forest

3. With regards to “Grading and Earth work” “All areas covered by the project, including excavated and filled areas and adjacent transition areas, shall be uniformly graded so that finished surfaces are at the elevations AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS” Provided drawings do not have grade or elevation data.

Does the USDA expect to have the Contractor provide shoring and raise the existing grade to higher level or can fencing follow the existing grade?

The new fence shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions and if within manufacturers recommendation could follow the existing grade as long as the gap between the bottom of the pickets and the existing ground is not more than two inches. Posts may have to be adjusted. The Forest Service does not intend for contractor to complete shoring or raise existing grade elevation.

Corona and Temescal Fire Stations Cleveland National Forest

4. With the Fire Department relocate their personal property away from where the work is to be performed prior to Contractors expected mobilization?

ANSWER: The Forest Service will relocate the government property (picnic table, bench, connex, shelving, etc.) away from the existing fence line to provide a working area for fence installation.

Corona and Temescal Fire Stations Cleveland National Forest

5. Landscaping and irrigation: There are no provisions for landscaping and irrigation. The fence line at the front of the property has a lawn and irrigation, as well as tress which will need to be cut back to allow for the installation of the 7’H or 8’H fence. Also there are current damaged sprinklers, will these be repaired prior to commencement of work or is the Contractor responsible for these? Is there an allowance for this since it is not covered under the “Earth Work” scope?

The Forest Service has repaired all broken sprinklers and will flag all sprinklers for better visibility.

Contractor shall use caution around sprinklers. The trees have been trimmed to allow for the new fence.

Corona and Temescal Fire Stations Cleveland National Forest

6. Regarding the specifications, there are many references to “AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS” however the provided drawings have no data to support the specification noted:

PLACEMENT OF FIBER ROLL - AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

PLACEMENT OF GEOTEXTILE - AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

FINISH SITE GRADING - AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

Excess suitable material shall be used throughout the project - AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

Disposal of unsuitable material will be - AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

Trench shall be prepared and backfilled with specified materials to the depths - AS SHOWN ON THE

DRAWINGS

Aggregate base course material shall be placed to the depth and width - AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

Please advise.

ANSWER:

Fiber roll – not needed unless in the event of inclement weather then the swppp shall be followed.

Geotextile – not needed for this project.

Finish site grading – shall be reasonably smooth, compacted, and free from irregular surface changes, and shall match the adjacent surrounding area.

Excess suitable material – shall be used throughout the site if possible and will be as designated by the Contracting Officer based on quantity and type of excess materials. If not useable then the materials shall be removed from the site and disposed by Contractor.

Disposal of unsuitable material – the disposal will be as designated by the Contracting Officer and will be determined based on the type and quantity of unsuitable materials. If no need for the materials then the materials shall be removed from the site and disposed by the Contractor.

Utility trench requirements shall be included in proposed design for automated gate, if this option is awarded.

Aggregate base material requirements will be dependent on the proposed automated gate design, if this option is awarded.

Corona and Temescal Fire Stations Cleveland National Forest

7. Please confirm that existing Drive Ways are NOT suitable for loop systems required for Gate Operators and we are to include the demo and resurfacing of asphalt for driveways in our bid.

ANSWER: Use of existing driveway for loops - the Contractor shall include this in their proposed design for the automated gate, if this option is awarded.

8. Reference Specification Section 32 31 14 – Wrought Iron Fence and Gate. Products 2.1. The specified ornamental / wrought iron fencing – Fortress Fence Product, V2 (Titan Custom) Commercial fence with curved top, three rail. This product is not manufactured in the USA and would not be compliant with the Buy American requirement IAW FAR Clause 52.225-9.

Additionally, only this product will match the dimensions of the Components A-C listed under 2.2 for the ornamental pre-fabricated panels.

Please advise.

ANSWER:

The specified product - Fortress Fence Product, V2 (Titan Custom) Commercial fence with curved top, three rail – is now listed as exempt from the requirements of FAR Clause 52.225-9 Buy American- Construction Materials. Full text clause follows and is now included in the Request for Proposal Section I Clauses. RFP replacement page 27 is attached.

FAR 52.225-9(b)(2)

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

Fortress Fence Product, V2 (Titan Custom) Commercial fence with curved top, three rail

*”OR EQUAL” has been removed from the Specification Section 32 31 14 – Wrought Iron Fence and Gate. Products 2.1. Specification replacement page attached.

REPLACEMENT PAGE Page 27 of 46

AMENDMENT 1 08/07/2020

I.6 AGAR 452.228-71 INSURANCE COVERAGE (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers;

(b) General Liability. The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence;

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss;

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

Alternate I (NOV 1996).

Paragraph (b), when additionally the contractor must have property damage liability coverage:

(b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of minimum as required by the State of California per occurrence.

I.7 FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (May 2014)

(b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C.chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

Fortress Fence Product, V2 (Titan Custom) Commercial fence with curved top, three rail

(END OF SECTION)

2020 CORONA STATION AND TEMESCAL STATION FENCE CONSTRUCTION

WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND GATE Section 32 31 14 - 1

SECTION 32 31 14 – WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND GATE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Scope: This work includes furnishing and installation of commercial rackable welded steel ornamental fence system and gates with architectural grade black powder coated finish, posts, curved pickets, rails, post caps, all necessary fittings, accessories, and incidentals required for proper installation as specified herein, AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, and as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.2 Submittals: Submit the following as specified herein and in accordance with Section 01 33 23, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

a. Shop drawings: Layout of fences and gates with dimensions, details, materials, and finishes of components, accessories, and post foundation material, size and depth. Gate drawings shall identify the necessary gate hardware required for the application.

b. Product data: Manufacturer’s catalog cut sheets indicating material compliance and specified options.

c. Color: Submit color samples of actual material and color.

1.2 References:

a. Hot Dip Electroplating ASTM A123

b. Seamless Grade A Metal Tubing ASTM A500

c. Salt Spray Corrosion Test ASTM B117-97

d. Standard Specification for Ornamental Fences ASTM F2408

e. Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Guidelines ADAABA

1.3 Warranty: Provide manufacturer’s written product warranty for wrought iron fence finish, and defects in material or workmanship, including protection against cracking, peeling, blistering and corrosion for a period of 20 years.

1.4 Measurement And Payment: Payment will be made at the contract unit price designated in the Schedule of Items and will constitute full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, sampling, testing and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified herein and AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS to provide a complete and operational fence system for the site.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 All welded steel fence and gate components, including accessories, fittings, and fastenings are to be galvanized, powder coated, black in color and obtained from a single source. All welded connections to comply with AWS standard for recommended practice in shop welding. All components are accurately cut and drilled to receive hardware, fasteners and accessories. Panels shall be capable of supporting a 300 pound load applied at mid span without permanent deformation.

Recommended manufacturer and product:

AMENDMENT 1 08/07/2020

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2020 CORONA STATION AND TEMESCAL STATION FENCE CONSTRUCTION

WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND GATE Section 32 31 14 - 2

2.2

1. Fortress Fence Product, V2 Commercial fence with curved top, three rail, "or approved equal" REMOVED

Rails and Pickets: The rails and pickets to be Grade A cold rolled 45,000 psi steel. Rails are formed u-channel and pickets are rolled formed and welded tubing. Both conforming to ASTM A500 with G-60 zinc coating (0.60 oz/square foot) total inside and outside surfaces in accordance with the ASTM A123 hot dipped electroplating process.

Components:

a. Rails 1-9/16” x 1-3/16” (leg x web), 14 gauge formed u-channel ASTM 500 galvanized steel.

b. Pickets: ¾” square 16 gauge ASTM A500 galvanized welded and formed steel tubing for 6’ tall panels, and 14 gauge ASTM A500 galvanized welded and formed steel tubing for 8’ tall panels.

c. Posts: 2-1/2” square, 16 gauge for 6’ height, and 14 gauge for 8’ height ASTM A500 galvanized formed and welded steel tubing with powder coated factory finish.

2.3 Gates: The driveway gates and the pedestrian gates shall be AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and as specified herein. The gate materials shall be the same fabric, accessories, fittings, and fastenings as the fence. The gate components shall be sized appropriately for the gate size. The gate shall be pre-assembled with welded connections forming a rigid one-piece unit.

a. Frame: provide necessary bracing to provide frame rigidity without sag or twist.

b. Hinges: non-lift-off type hinge design, structurally capable of supporting gate leaf and allow opening and closing without binding.

c. Latch: Forked type capable of retaining gate in closed position and have provision for padlocks. Latch shall permit operation from either side of gate.

d. Provide stops and keeps for all double gates. Latches shall have a plunger-bar arranged to engage the center stop. Center stops shall consist of a device arranged to be set in concrete and to engage a plunger bar. Keepers shall consist of a mechanical device for securing the free end of the gate when in full open position.

e. Pedestrian swing gate shall be ADAABA compliant.

f. Slider gate shall be cantilevered and shall include all necessary gate hardware required for the application.

2.4 Finish: Materials coatings to include galvanization, nano ceramic coating, electrodeposition, and architectural grade powder coat. The finish process shall consist of an electrostatic dipping process in a lead free high corrosion resistant epoxy resin leaving a coating of approximately 20 microns; a thermosetting carboxyl polyester resin top coat with a minimum dry film thickness of 60 to 70 microns. The second coating will be applied by the electrostatic spray process. The final surface will be of even color without streaks, drips, bubbles, incomplete coverage or any other surface imperfection.

2.5 Concrete mix: Portland cement concrete with not less than 3000-psi compressive strength (28 days), non-shrink, 3-inch slump, and one inch maximum size aggregate and/or per gate manufacturer’s recommendations, whichever is more stringent shall apply.

2.6 Government provided metal signs shall be attached to gates by Contractor in locations as designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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OR EQUAL REMOVED VIA AMENDMENT 1 08/07/2020