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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.

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Amendment 0004

The purpose of this Amendment is to accomplish the following:

(1) Replace General Decision Number (Building):SC20220023 with Current General Decision Number (Building):SC20230023 01/06/2023 in Section J.1. SC20230023

(2) Replace General Decision Number (Heavy):SC20220004 with Current General Decision Number (Heavy):SC20230004 01/06/2023 in Section J.1. SC20230004

(3) Replace General Decision Number (Heavy):SC20220041 with Current General Decision Number (Heavy):SC20230041 01/06/2023 in Section J.1. SC20230041

(4) Include “Environmental and Permitting Documentation - March 2023” in Section J.6 of the solicitation.

(5) Include “NOAA IT Security Manual 212-1301 - March 2022” in Section J.6 of the solicitation.

(6) Include NOAA Acquisition Manual (NAM), Acquisition Policy (Master Copy) Version 2023.1 (2023) in Section J.8. NAM

(7) Section C: The Statement of Work, 2.0 Base Proposal and Proposal Options, Optional Contract Line Item Number 0004:

Warehouse Construction is changed as follows:

FROM:

OPTIONAL CLIN 0004: Warehouse Construction

For this OPTION, complete the following tasks:

1. All construction and procurement services for the new warehouse per the IFC plans and specifications. All design work is covered in CLIN 0001.

2. Excavation and removal of existing soil required for the warehouse structure and/or foundations; including sewer, water, storm, electrical, communication. The DBT shall also include all shoring, trenching, and dewatering as required to construct the project, including any utility installation and removal.

3. All imported soils/rocks, backfill, and rip rap as required to construct the warehouse in its entirety per the DBT’s IFC plans and specifications.

4. Plan to terminate the pier connection in the warehouse IT Room

5. Plan to have a local ISP connection box outside the IT Room

6. Plan that NOAA will want to install 4G networks and Starlink to all for redundant network capability.

7. The IT Room and office areas are to be Air Conditioned

8. The IT Room will also require a fire protection system and an uninterruptible power system (UPS).

9. The open office area will house 4 cubicles and will require power and 4 EthernetLan cables and a wall junction box cabled to the IT room

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10. The warehouse will also require (2) ceiling or wall mounted 4 port ethernet junction boxes to be installed on the 1st floor, and (1) wall mounted 4 port ethernet junction box to installed on the mezzanine level that are spaced to provide Wireless Access point installation to cover all areas within the warehouse.

TO:

OPTIONAL CLIN 0004: Warehouse Construction

For this OPTION, complete the following tasks:

1. All construction and procurement services for the new warehouse per the IFC plans and specifications. All design work is covered in CLIN 0001.

2. Excavation and removal of existing soil required for the warehouse structure and/or foundations; including sewer, water, storm, electrical, communication. The DBT shall also include all shoring, trenching, and dewatering as required to construct the project, including any utility installation and removal.

3. All imported soils/rocks, backfill, and rip rap as required to construct the warehouse in its entirety per the DBT’s IFC plans and specifications.

4. Plan to terminate the pier connection in the warehouse IT Room

5. Plan to have a local ISP connection box outside the IT Room

6. Plan that NOAA will want to install 4G networks and Starlink to all for redundant network capability.

7. The IT Room and office areas are to be Air Conditioned

8. The IT Room will also require a fire protection system and an uninterruptible power system (UPS).

9. The IT Room will require dual action fire suppression system with heat and smoke sensors and wet pipe sprinkler heads mounted on the walls

10. The open office area will house 4 cubicles and will require power and 4 EthernetLan cables and a wall junction box cabled to the IT room

11. The warehouse will also require (2) ceiling or wall mounted 4 port ethernet junction boxes to be installed on the 1st floor, and (1) wall mounted 4 port ethernet junction box to installed on the mezzanine level that are spaced to provide Wireless Access point installation to cover all areas within the warehouse.

(8) Section C: The Statement of Work, 5.0 DBT Responsibility, 5.3 Other Services, 5.3.1 Construction Phase Requirements, E.

Security and Site Access: Please add the following after paragraph 2. Temp Fencing and Signage:

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3. Signage

a. Project Funding Signage

i. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all the materials, labor, and equipment necessary to construct and install the two (2) temporary project funding signs.

ii. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a submittal detailing temporary project funding sign dimensions, letter heights, colors and signage materials, for review and approval by the GOVERNMENT at least fourteen (14) Days prior to ordering the fabrication of the temporary project funding signs. The GOVERNMENT reserves the opportunity to add additional federal, state, local and other graphical logos and/or alter the temporary project funding signs prior to fabrication at no additional expense to the

GOVERNMENT.

iii. Materials: The signs shall be fabricated from a minimum one-eighth inch (1/8”) thick commercial grade aluminum plate that is five feet (5’) high and seven feet (7’) wide. The sign shall have a white background with black lettering and display the project logos as shown in the Plans. The GOVERNMENT shall provide the CONTRACTOR with digital graphic files for the project logos to be used in the sign construction. Posts and Hardware: Posts shall be in accordance with South Carolina Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, latest edition,

iv. Signposts and mountings shall be constructed as to hold the sign in proper and permanent position and to resist swaying under wind loads or displacement by vandalism. All nuts, bolts, and washers shall be hot dip galvanized. Nylon washers shall be installed at both ends of all bolts.

v. Installation: The GOVERNMENT shall observe temporary project funding signage installation and may alter proposed locations of signage prior to installation.

The temporary project funding sign shall be installed subsequent to the demolition or construction.

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vi. The temporary project funding signs shall be maintained in good order for the duration of the project. Maintenance includes but is not limited to readability of lettering, vegetative clearing around sign for visibility, condition of sign materials and installation of sign in vertical position. If at any time, the GOVERNMENT finds the temporary project funding signs are damaged, require maintenance or require replacement, the CONTRACTOR shall be required to replace the temporary project funding signs at their own expense.

vii. Payment: Material, fabrication and installation costs related to all project funding signs shall be included in the Contract Lump Sum Price for Signage (CLIN 0001, Base Proposal Cost).

b. Exterior Waterfront Signage

i. The contractor shall provide a minimum (6/EA) waterfront signs (4’x 6’). Signs will be posted on either side of the main pier and small boat floating pier. There will, 2 signs per side for a total of 4 signs along the main pier, and one side per side for a total of 2 signs on the small boat floating pier..

ii. Submittals. Government approval is required for signage prior to fabrication. Submit detailed drawings showing elevations of each type of sign, dimensions, details and methods of mounting or anchoring, mounting height, shape and thickness of materials, and details of construction. Include a schedule showing the location, each sign type, and message.

iii. WARRANTY. Provide manufacturer's warranty to repair or replace defective interior signage materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of final acceptance of the work.

iv. Signs must be Flat Aluminum Sign Panels. Aluminum sign panels must conform to ASTM B209, alloy-temper 6061-T6 or 5052-H38. The blanks must be free from laminations, blisters, open seams, pits, holes, other defects that may affect their appearance or use. The thickness must be uniform and the blank commercially

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v. Extruded Aluminum Sign Panels. Conform to ASTM B221, alloy 6063-T6. The maximum allowable deviation from flat on the face is 0.05 inches per foot.

vi. Retroreflective Sheeting. All background sheeting applied to flat sheet and extruded panel signs must be in accordance with ASTM D4956, Type III, IV, VII, VIII, IX or XI retroreflective sheeting and must have Class 1, 3, or 4 adhesive backing. Retroreflective sheeting must be high intensity that is an unmetallized micro prismatic reflective material.

Retroreflective sheeting must have sufficient adhesion, strength and flexibility such that the sheeting can be handled, processed and applied according to the manufacturer's recommendations without appreciable stretching, tearing, cracking or other damage.

vii. Legend and Border. Apply retroreflective sheeting as legend and border in accordance with ASTM D4956, Type IX, XI, or AASHTO M 268 Type C or D, Class 1.

Retroreflective sheeting must be an unmetallized cube corner microprismatic reflective material.

Retroreflective sheeting applied as legend and border for specific signing applications, without a datum mark on the surface of the sheeting, must be evaluated for rotational sensitivity in accordance with AASHTO M 268, Section 3.3.1 and fabricated in accordance with AASHTO M 268, Section 3.3.2.

viii. Screen Printed Transparent Colored Areas. For screen printed transparent colored areas or transparent colored overlay films on white sheeting, the coefficient of retroreflection (RA) must be no less than 70 percent of the original values for the corresponding color.

ix. Adhesive Performance. Adhesive performance for retroreflective sheeting must be in accordance with ASTM D4956. The sheeting surface must be in condition to be readily screen processed and compatible with transparent overlay films, plus recommended transparent and opaque screen process colors. Furnish

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Amendment 0004 manufacturer's information as to the type of solvent or solvents that may be used to clean the surface of the sheeting without detrimental loss of performance and durability.

x. Letters, Numerals, Arrows, Symbols, and Borders.

Apply letters, numerals, arrows, symbols, and borders on the retroreflective sheeting or opaque background of the sign using the direct or reverse screen process. Apply messages and borders of a color darker than the background to the paint or the retroreflective sheeting using the direct process.

Messages and borders must be of a color lighter than the sign background and applied using the reverse screen process. Use opaque or transparent colors, inks, and paints of the type and quality recommended by the retroreflective sheeting manufacturer in the screen process. Perform the screening in a manner that results in a uniform color and tone, with sharply defined edges of legends and borders and without blemishes on the sign background that will affect intended use. Air dry or bake the signs after screening according to the manufacturer's recommendations to provide a smooth hard finish.

Reject any signs with blisters or other blemishes.

xi. Hardware. Bolts, nuts, post clips, lock and flat washers must be commercial quality Type 316 or 316L stainless steel. Provide commercial quality nylon or Teflon insulating washers between stainless steel washers and aluminum sign panels.

xii. Installation: Signage mounting to be designed by a licensed engineer. Sign mounting to withstand loading as indicated in the RFP.. Mounting to be fully concealed behind signage. Provide exterior signage mounting calculations. Signs must be installed plumb and true at mounting heights indicated, and by method shown or specified by the final design..

c. Interior Signage Warehouse

i. The contractor shall provide all interior signage required, and shall include at a minimum for room

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Amendment 0004 identification, directional, stair, fire protection, compressed air, rack weight maximum, loading zone, and exit signage.

ii. Submittals. Government approval is required for signage prior to fabrication. Submit detailed drawings showing elevations of each type of sign, dimensions, details and methods of mounting or anchoring, mounting height, shape and thickness of materials, and details of construction. Include a schedule showing the location, each sign type, and message.ta

iii. WARRANTY. Provide manufacturer's warranty to repair or replace defective interior signage materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of final acceptance of the work.

iv. PRODUCTS. Provide signs, directories, and dimensional building letters that are standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products that essentially duplicate signs that have been in satisfactory use at least 2 years prior to award. Obtain signage from a single manufacturer with edges and corners of finished letter forms and graphics true and clean.

v. Standard Room Signs. Provide signs that include tactile letters, symbols and Braille for interior rooms or spaces where the sign is not likely to change over time. Tactile text descriptions are required for pictograms that are provided to identify a permanent room. Examples include interior signs that label restrooms, stairs, room numbers or letters, and room names. These permanent room signs can include paper inserts for updatable information.

vi. Tactile Letters, Symbols and Braille. Provide ADA compliant material per 36 CFR 1191 which is raised 1/32 inch from the first surface, has a minimum 5/8 inch in height and is an ADA acceptable font. The color of the tactile letters is required to contrast with the sign face color per ADA standards. The ADA required Braille has a minimum durometer reading of

90. All raised letters, numbers and symbols are to

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vii. Directional Signs. Directional signs provide arrows with messages which point to critical destinations such as departments, offices, or other pertinent destinations. These can be a panel sign system with a series of permanently attached messages or a modular system with updatable inserts. Directional signs have header panels with applied or direct print messages.

viii. Message Inserts. Provide updatable message inserts covered with a clear matte 0.015 inch vinyl protective overlay. The insert is typeset message laser printed on paper card stock. Provide paper and software with message template for creating text and symbols for computers identified for Government production of paper inserts after project completion.

Manufacturer is required to offer online ordering capabilities to facilitate and expedite ordering packages of replacement, color-coated paper inserts.

Furnish one suction device to assist in removing face sheet. Provide sliding inserts that slide horizontally exposing different graphic information as identified on the drawings.

ix. Type of Mounting for Signs. Provide surface mounted signs with mechanical fasteners. Mount framed plaques with manufacturer's standard (1/6 inch) 1.59 mm thick closed cell vinyl foam with adhesive backing.

Adhesive must be transparent, long aging, high tech formulation on two sides of the vinyl foam.

x. Character Proportions and Heights. Letters and numbers on signs conform to 36 CFR 1191.

xi. STAIR SIGNAGE. Provide signs on stairs serving three or more stories with special signage within the enclosure at each floor landing conforming to NFPA

101. Indicate the floor level, the terminus of the top and bottom of the stair enclosure, and the identification of the stair enclosure. Also, state the floor level of, and the direction to, exit discharge. Locate the signage inside the enclosure in a position that is visible when the door is in the open or closed position and install in conformance

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xii. BUILDING DIRECTORIES. Provide building directories as lobby directories or floor directories, with a changeable directory listing consisting of the areas, which can include departments, offices, personnel and other destinations located within the facility as well as a map with "you are here" locations. Provide dimensions, details, and materials of sign and message content as indicated on the drawings. Header panel has acrylic with raised acrylic letters.

Directory Graphics Provide graphics and text that are first generation from camera ready art.

xiii. MATERIALS. Typeface Helvetica Regular. COLOR, FINISH, AND CONTRAST. Provide color as indicated in drawings; colors listed are not intended to limit the selection of equal colors from other manufacturers.

Finish of eggshell, matte, or other non-glare finish for all signs as required in handicapped-accessible buildings.

xiv. INSTALLATION. Install signs plumb and true and in accordance with approved manufacturer's instructions at locations shown on the detail drawings. Submit operating instructions outlining the step-by-step procedures required for system operation. The instructions include simplified diagrams for the system as installed, the manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, parts list, and brief description of all equipment and their basic operating features. Provide each set permanently bound with a hard cover. The following identification must be inscribed on the covers: "OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS", name and location of the facility, name of the Contractor, and contract number.

xv. Mounting. Height and mounting location complies with 36 CFR 1191. Install required blocking. Do not install signs on doors or other surfaces until finishes on such surfaces have been installed. Signs installed on glass surfaces are installed with matching blank back-up plates in accordance with

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Amendment 0004 manufacturer's instructions. Do not install items that show visual evidence of biological growth.

xvi. Anchorage. Provide anchorage in accordance with approved manufacturer's instructions. Anchorage not otherwise specified or shown includes slotted inserts, expansion shields, and powder-driven fasteners when approved for concrete; toggle bolts and through bolts for masonry; machine carriage bolts for steel; lag bolts and screws for wood. Provide exposed anchor and fastener materials compatible with metal to which applied with matching color and finish. Signs mounted to painted gypsum board surfaces must be removable for painting maintenance.

Mount signs to lay-in ceiling grids with clip connections to ceiling tees. Install signs mounted on metal surfaces with magnetic tape. Install signs mounted on fabric surfaces with hook and loop tape or pin mount. Install signs mounted on glass panel surfaces with a white vinyl sign backing.

(9) The Statement of Work, Appendices, Appendix A - Engineering Systems Requirements, H50 Waterfront Utilities, H5030 Fire Protection and Suppression, H503001 Fire Protection Water Distribution is changed as follows:

FROM:

H5030 FIRE PROTECTION AND SUPPRESSION

H503001 FIRE PROTECTION WATER DISTRIBUTION

Provide a fire protection water distribution system capable of supporting the new pier and in compliance with NFPA 307:

● Flow rate and pressure requirements from the fire hydrants at the pier to be determined by the DBT and design engineer and shall comply with NFPA 307, General Principles for Construction of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves.

● Local North Charleston Fire Department, who services FLETC, must also approve the fire protection system.

(See "Fire Hydrants and Fire Protection Water Distribution" G30, Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities).

TO:

H5030 FIRE PROTECTION AND SUPPRESSION

H503001 FIRE PROTECTION WATER DISTRIBUTION

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Provide a fire protection water distribution system capable of supporting the new pier and in compliance with NFPA 307:

● Flow rate and pressure requirements from the fire hydrants at the pier to be determined by the DBT and design engineer and shall comply with NFPA 307, General Principles for Construction of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves.

● Local North Charleston Fire Department, who services FLETC, must also approve the fire protection system.

● Provide a dual action fire suppression system with heat and smoke sensors.

● Provide automatic disconnect switch to the incoming electrical service in the event of a fire

(See "Fire Hydrants and Fire Protection Water Distribution" G30, Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities).

(10) Provide the Offeror’s Questions and Government’s Responses received as of February 24, 2023

Offeror's Question: If two (2) ships are docked at the pier, NAVFAC allows for the wind loads on the second vessel can be reduced 50% due to wind shadowing. Please confirm this criteria would be acceptable.

Government's Response: NOAA 's vessels vary in size and the two ships that will be homeported at the facility are the Nancy Foster (186' long) and Ronald H. Brown (274' long). NOAA would consider some reduction for wind shadowing, but that would need to be justified by the design engineer and would need to be reviewed and approved by NOAA during the design process.

Offeror’s Question: Please provide a PDF copy of the last Inspection Report that was made on Pier Romeo and any information related to the Pier being Condemned. This information is needed to determine what equipment can work from the pier during the Demolition.

Government’s Response: A copy of the inspection report is not available.

Offeror’s Question: Can tidal values be added to new storm drain outfalls?

Government’s Response: Yes, tidal valves can be added to the new storm drain outfalls.

Offeror’s Question: The geotechnical report does not give any foundation recommendations as it is really a preliminary report.

However, it does indicate that after the first 1-1.5 foot of asphalt and topsoil there is a layer of loose sand ranging from 4-13.5 feet.

Are we to assume spread footing for the warehouse structure or pile foundations? I would expect max loads of around 200 kips in the area

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At a conservative bearing pressure of 1 ksf since loose sand this would translate to approximately 14’ sq footing in the two level area and 7 sq footing in the roof only area. I would think that maybe helical piles may be more cost effective but we don’t really have any info to base this off of.

Government’s Response: "The question requires careful calculations and analysis due to some factors involved in it. The final designer should be making a decision on the foundation type for all the structures involved on this project including the warehouse. The factors that impact the decision include but are not limited to:

Anticipated loads on columns, slab and walls Column Spacing Allowable differential settlement Design flood elevation and risk of foundation uplift Seismic risk category of each structure Seismic bearing capacity Seismic site class Liquefaction potential and potential surface manifestation due to liquefaction Post liquefaction settlement of foundations"

Offeror’s Question: Coastal engineering requirement mention design for flood. What is the flood level elevation for design?

Government’s Response: The Flood Elevation can be found in the Coastal Engineering Report.

Offeror’s Question: Confirm that Dominion Energy intends to provide a primary metered electric service only, and the contract will require both the design and installation of all on-site medium voltage facilities. The anticipated electrical demand load for the site does not necessarily warrant a primary electrical service.

Government’s Response: Dominion Energy currently provides a primary metered electrical service to the other piers on site. This is a question to be reviewed and resolved as part of the design with Dominion Energy.

Offeror’s Question: Reference Solicitation: Section 2.0 Proposal & Proposal Options- Both CLIN0002 Floating Pier and CLIN0003 Main Site Civil & Utilities Construction are detailed as options. Confirm CLIN002 & CLIN003 will be awarded as a package as a "fully functional" floating pier is dependent on upland utility improvements.

Government’s Response: That is correct, CLIN 0002 & CLIN 0003 will be awarded as a package for a fully functional pier.

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Offeror’s Question: Section B.1 for the RFP states: “The Government reserves the right to unilaterally exercise Optional CLINs 0002-0006 within 180 days of contract award.” If optional CLINs are exercised, will they be awarded sequentially or can any combination of CLIN numbers be awarded? Anything other than a sequential award (meaning CLIN 0003 cannot be awarded unless CLIN 0002 is awarded, and so on) will create significant challenges to pricing and management of risk, and very likely result in undesired contingency.

Government’s Response: CLIN 0002 & CLIN 0003 will be awarded as a package for a fully functional pier.

Offeror’s Question: In the description of CLIN 0004 Warehouse in Part I, Section C Note 7 indicates that the IT Room and the office areas are to be Air Conditioned. In the Conceptual Drawings, Sheet A-100 shows the floor plan. This plan shows the IT Room as Room #104. No offices are shown on this plan. There is a room shown on Sheet A-100 as Conditioned Storage, Room #105. Please confirm the spaces that are to be air conditioned.

Government’s Response: Yes, ROOM 108 is a freezer room, and rooms 101-106, & 107 should all be air conditioned.

Offeror’s Question: Drawing C-113. Key notes 1 and 18 are showing 490-ft of resilient curbing with further description on the Concept Narrative Part 4. Project Specific Requirements Section 5. Marine Infrastructure A.11. Resilient Curbing. Please clarify which CLIN Item should be used to include this scope of work.

Government’s Response: Please include fencing in CLIN 0001.

Offeror’s Question: Concept Drawing C-110 shows proposed 6’ high fence across water frontage of NOAA site. Fence location to be landside of proposed seawall. Please clarify which CLIN Item should be used to include this scope of work.

Government’s Response: Please include fencing in CLIN 0001.

Offeror’s Question: On page 33.C of the DBSOW it states, "The Government will provide the NEPA, EA and USACE In-Water Work Permit.

Page 34 includes the NMFS Incidental Take Permit. Please provide these Permits to the DBT. If they are not available, is everything that the DBT should include in their proposal included in the DBSOW?

Government’s Response: The NEPA EA has been uploaded to the support documents. The USACE permit and incidental take permits are still in process and will be provided to the contractor who is selected for this RFP. All information that the Government is currently aware of has been provided within the Solicitation, and its amendments published to date.

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Offeror’s Question: Is a DHEC Permit and/or a SEDHEC Permit required?

Who is responsible for obtaining these permits if they are required?

Government’s Response: Yes, a SCDHEC permit is required and NOAA is obtaining it.

Offeror’s Question: On page 4 of 70 in the Concept Documents it states that BIM is required. On page 26/161 Section C of DBSOW it states that BIM is not specifically required. Please clarify.

Government’s Response: BIM is not specifically required, the concept narrative is incorrect.

Offeror’s Question: On page 63/161 H10 in the Concept Documents it states that "The pier shall be designed to a Risk Category IV". Page 6/70 Section 3.A. of the Concept Documents has similar language, but on page 25/70 C.11.b of the Concept Documents it states, "Mooring shall be designed for the design vessels moored at the floating pier during a Category 4 hurricane. Normal practice during a hurricane is to send ships out to sea. Is the Pier to be designed to Category 4 for Zero (0) vessels moored, one (1) vessel moored, or two (2) vessels moored at the Pier during the hurricane event.

Government’s Response: The pier is to be designed for Cat 4 hurricane with 2 vessels moored.

Offeror’s Question: On page 22/161 of the DBSOW 5.0.6 it states, "The Noise Monitoring Plan shall monitor noise levels above and below the water". Please provide criteria as to where the monitoring is to occur and during what construction activities.

Government’s Response: The contractor should plan to have a minimum of 2 marine mammal monitors onsite during the duration of marine demolition and installation of the seawall and marine pilings.

Offeror’s Question: The RFP requires the Warehouse structural steel to have corrosive protection such as epoxy coating. Please confirm that no corrosive coating is required for the warehouse steel structure within the interior envelope that is not directly exposed to the exterior environment?

Government’s Response: Given the marine environment and humidity in the area, NOAA would like all steel that is not in an air conditioned space to have corrosion protection.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that the roof gutter / downspout system should be tied into the storm drain system and splash blocks unacceptable?

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Government’s Response: Correct, the warehouse roof gutter / downspout should be tied into the existing storm drain system.

Offeror’s Question: Is a fall protection system required on the Warehouse roof and if so where and what type - provide concept specifications / details.

Government’s Response: NO. A fall protection system is not required.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that all exterior exposed metals landside at the warehouse, generator platform, substation platform, etc. needs to be corrosion resistant such as galvanized or epoxy painted?

Government’s Response: Correct all exposed metals must be corrosion resistant such as Stainless Steel, Galvanized, or epoxy coated.

Offeror’s Question: We cannot find anything regarding bollards at the warehouse, generator, substation, or other site equipment. Please confirm steel bollards are required to protect structure corners and OH door openings?

Government’s Response: Correct, steel bollards are required to protect the building, substation, generator, and OH Doors.

Offeror’s Question: Does the warehouse level below the mezzanine require flood vents?

Government’s Response: Yes. The warehouse level below the mezzanine requires flood vents.

Offeror’s Question: No foundation recommendations were provided in the RFP. Please confirm that a deep foundation system for the warehouse should be used for bidding.

Government’s Response: Per 3.2.3b of the SOW, the warehouse will likely require pile foundations. DBT to confirm/determine during pre-construction conference.

Offeror’s Question: Electrical: There is a requirement for four (4) lockable EV charging stations. What level charger is required? Level 2 or level 3?

Government’s Response: Level 2 charger is required.

Offeror’s Question: The included 2005 Utility report states that electrical drawings for Pier Romeo are “included in the binder for this report.” Drawings are not included. Please provide noted drawings.

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Government’s Response: All As-Builts including electrical have been included and uploaded into the support documents (Section J.6).

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm the seismic parameters (SDS and SD1) as they were not included in the Geotechnical Report. The project is in a high seismic area - this information is required to adequately design and price.

Government’s Response: Refer to UFC 3-301-01 1613.2.1.1. Seismic parameters shall be calculated using the structural data tool provided on the Whole Building Design Guide website.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that the building must be designed per the IBC/ASCE-7 wind speed for the appropriate building risk category and the sustained wind speed of 156 mph for a Category 4 hurricane event only applies to the pier design.

Government’s Response: Confirmed. The warehouse shall be designed for wind per UFC 3-301-01 which utilizes ASCE 7-16.

Offeror’s Question: For bidding purposes, what is the recommended foundation type for the building, for the site utilities, for the generator platform? Nothing is provided.

Government’s Response: See previous response regarding warehouse foundations. The DBT shall determine the best foundation system.

Reference the Geotechnical Data Report provided with the bridging documents for boring and soil information.

Offeror’s Question: Other building and utility structures in the area require deep foundations. Please provide direction on the foundation type to be used for the warehouse, the generator platform, the utilities?

Government’s Response: It is the contractor and their design team's responsibility to provide foundations and structures that meet the codes and requirements provided by NOAA.

Offeror’s Question: Please provide the finish floor elevation for the Warehouse? Does it need to be elevated for any flood hazard requirement?

Government’s Response: The exact finish floor elevation will be determined by Design/Build Contractor.

Offeror’s Question: Please provide the elevation for the Generator platform? Does it need to be elevated for any flood hazard requirement?

Government’s Response: Yes, the generator needs to be on a platform, the exact height is to be determined by the Design Build Contractor

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Amendment 0004 based on future flooding. NOAA currently has their existing generators mounted 4' off the existing ground, as seen during the site visit.

Offeror’s Question: Part 3 - General Requirements seem to be missing.

Please provide.

Government’s Response: The general requirements are listed in the RFP’s Section C: SOW, and the design narrative.

Offeror’s Question: Part 6 - Prescriptive Specifications does not contain anything. Does this mean all specifications provided are performance specifications? What is prescriptive for the project design? Please clarify?

Government’s Response: This is referring to the design narrative, that was typo, please ignore or delete.

Offeror’s Question: SF1442 includes a pricing schedule which is also provided in the proposal. Please clarify pricing is to be included in Volume 2, on the Price Proposal form and not on the SF 1442?

Government’s Response: Pricing is to be included in Volume 2, Section B Pricing, any referenced Proposal Template and on the SF 1442.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that design for the base and all options are to be included in base CLIN 0001?

Government’s Response: Correct, all design is to be included in CLIN

Offeror’s Question: On the SF1442, Schedule, it states Period of Performance 10/18/2023 to 1/16/2026. Please confirm we should assume the NTP to be 10/18/2023 for pricing?

Government’s Response: Contractor shall reference: F.11.2 NTP Construction- The contractor shall reference Section F.8.1 for Baseline Project Execution Schedule (BPES) submission requirements, as it pertains to NTP issuance. Following receipt from the Contractor of bonds or evidence of insurance within the time specified in Section/Paragraph H.11 Bond Requirements, of this contract, and following acceptance of these documents by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor their Notice to Proceed.

Offeror’s Question: On the SF1442, Schedule, it states Ship To: NOAA Port Office Charleston, C/O USCG. Please clarify the involvement of the USCG?

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Government’s Response: No USCG involvement for this project. This information is the address for “NOAA PORT OFFICE CHARLESTON”, the location of this project.

Offeror’s Question: Pricing Optional CLIN 0003 - Main Site Civil and Utilities does not specify how to break this scope / cost up. All of the other Options, Floating Piers, Warehouse etc. need/have sitework and utilities to make it a functional optional scope/price. Or put another way, the Floating Piers or Warehouse cannot be a complete scope without exercising Optional CLIN 0003 - Main Site Civil and Utilities. A recommendation for scope/pricing breakout is to include the sitework and utilities to 5 feet outside the Warehouse in Optional CLIN 0004 - Warehouse, and to include utilities up to the ramp water edge in Optional CLIN 0003 - Main Site and Utilities, and all utilities on the trestle / gangway / pier in Optional CLIN 0002 - Main Floating Pier. Please confirm this recommendation is acceptable and to be followed?

Government’s Response: See previously answered questions on this topic.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm the gangway for the Small Vessel Floating Dock is to be included in Optional CLIN 0005 - Small Vessel Floating Dock?

Government’s Response: Confirmed. The gangway for the Small Vessel Floating Dock is to be included in Optional CLIN 0005 - Small Vessel Floating Dock.

Offeror’s Question: Existing pier demolition - please confirm the existing piles can be cut below dredged surface if they cannot be fully removed?

Government’s Response: It is the contractor's responsibility to cut the piles to support the new pier and supporting trestle and/or gangways. IAW Concept drawing C-102: Demolition note 1 states to remove all piles to 3' below dredging depth (of EL -25').

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm the Warehouse is to meet minimum LEED Silver, but there is no mention about the site and pier.

Typically LEED covers the entire project and not just the building.

Please clarify project requirements?

Government’s Response: The Government's goal is LEED Silver.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 1.0 Project Description and 3.0 Project Specific Requirements states the new facility will include the Executive Order 14057 - Energy Considerations and full consideration shall be given for the EO. The RFP makes reference to things to consider. Please confirm whether these considerations are

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Amendment 0004 to be included as part of the project scope for bidding purposes such as Solar?

Government’s Response: Only include items included within the CLINS 0001-0006. To include four (4/Ea.) Class 2 electrical vehicle charging station spots The other considerations are not part of this scope.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that we are responsible for all permitting including the NPDES / NOI and USACE In Water Work permits?

Has the Government done anything with these permits, if so please provide?

Government’s Response: NOAA will provide the USACE permit (in water work) for the project, CZMA Determination, and SCDHEC permit, & IHA, and other permits including the NPDES are the responsibility of the contractor.

Offeror’s Question: The Geotech Report provides no recommendations for foundations, paving, utility support, etc. Please provide a basis for pricing.

Government’s Response: "The final designer should be making a decision on the foundation type for all the structures involved on this project including the warehouse. The factors that impact the decision include but are not limited to:

Anticipated loads on columns, slab and walls Column Spacing Allowable differential settlement Design flood elevation and risk of foundation uplift Seismic risk category of each structure Seismic bearing capacity Seismic site class Liquefaction potential and potential surface manifestation due to liquefaction Post liquefaction settlement of foundations"

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that we are to assume no contaminated soils on this project and if encountered it will be handled as a changed site condition through a change order? If we are to assume, please provide quantity for pricing.

Government’s Response: Confirmed. Please assume no contaminated soils on this project. If encountered, it will be handled as a changed site condition through a change order.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that we are to assume no unsuitable soils on this project and if encountered it will be handled as a changed site condition through a change order? If we are to assume, please provide quantity for pricing.

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Government’s Response: It is the contractor and final designer's decision and responsibility to decide if the existing soils are unsuitable.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that we are to assume no hazardous materials in the soils or below grade on this project and if encountered it will be handled as a changed site condition through a change order? If we are to assume, please provide quantity for pricing.

Government’s Response: Please see the Hazardous Material Reports included in the Support documents, if the material is different from the Hazardous Materials Report it would be handled as a changed site condition and a change order.

Offeror’s Question: Please confirm that we are to only include the abatement of the asbestos and lead quantities shown in the Pier Romeo HazMat Summary 2022 for the items noted in tables 1 and 2.

Government’s Response: Confirmed. Only include the abatement of the asbestos and lead quantities shown in the Pier Romeo HazMat Summary 2022 for the items noted in tables 1 and 2.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 2.0 Base Proposal and Proposal Options, CLIN 0003 states to provide survey, grading, regrading as required to construct the project. We recommend all survey and grading for the warehouse within 5 feet of the building be included in CLIN 0004 since this work is part of the Warehouse scope. Please clarify?

Government’s Response: That is acceptable, all survey and grading for the warehouse within 5 ft of the build is to be included in CLIN 0004.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 2.0 Base Proposal and Proposal Options, CLIN 0004 Warehouse states to terminate the pier connection in the warehouse IT room. The utility duct bank is included in CLIN 0003 - Site Civil and Utilities so cannot include this connection unless CLIN 0003 is awarded. Please confirm CLIN 0004 Warehouse is just to include scope/costs from 5 feet outside the building?

Government’s Response: Confirmed. CLIN 0004 Warehouse is just to include scope/costs from 5 feet outside the building.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 5.0 DBT Responsibility item 1 states to conduct a site investigation to confirm the existing conditions prior to award. Government does not provide the time to do nor can this be done prior to award. Please clarify this is meant to be a visual inspection of existing conditions?

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Government’s Response: Correct, this is meant to be visual inspection based on the contractor site walk.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 5.0 DBT Responsibility item 5.1 Pre-award Responsibilities. Please clarify pre-award means pre-bid?

Government’s Response: Confirmed. Section C, 5.0 DBT Responsibility item 5.1 Pre-award Responsibilities. Pre-Award is the correct term used when an Request for Proposal (RFP) is published; and Bid refers to when an Invitation for Bid (IFP) is published. This requirement is solicited as an RFP.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 5.0 DBT Responsibility item 5.1 Pre-award Responsibilities state to provide a list of deficiencies that would prevent design from proceeding. Please clarify intent?

Our RFIs are our list of clarifications required to provide a proposal.

Government’s Response: Any deficiencies would be addressed via RFP questions submitted to the Government.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 5.0 DBT Responsibility item 5.2 Post Award Responsibilities states shall deliver fully functional and usable facility to the satisfaction of the Government. Please confirm satisfaction means in accordance with the RFP documents?

Government’s Response: In Section C, 5.0 item 5.2, satisfaction means a fully functional and operational facility.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 5.0 DBT Responsibility item 5.2 Post Award Responsibilities item 4 states submit RFIs to the Design Professionals through a formal process, and emails are not considered a formal process? Emails are the standard means of communication.

Please reconsider allowing RFIs to be sent via email along with all other project correspondence. If emails are not allowed, please provide a method?

Government’s Response: The RFIs should be contained in a formal document or form, similar to the DCVR requirements, and not in the body of an email. The purpose for requiring a formal document is for tracking purposes. The formal document may be transmitted as an attachment to an email.

Offeror’s Question: Section C, 5.0 DBT Responsibility DBT shall… items 1 through 8 do not mention any sitework or warehouse scope.

Please clarify?

Government’s Response: "Pier Romeo Facility" includes sitework and warehouse.

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Offeror’s Question: Section C, 5.0 DBT Responsibility item 5.2 Post Award Responsibilities, item 2. state to provide design professional names after award. Aren’t we to provide names in the Staffing section and name our DOR in proposal? Please clarify?

Government’s Response: Correct, designer professional names and…