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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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Reston VA 20192

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Mail Stop-244 Contracting Office 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive

BIA CENTRAL 00016

05/28/20240001

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)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

04/15/2024

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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Environmental Site Assessment, provide a copy of the HazMat Assessment, and provide answers to initial requests for information (RFIs). The deadline for RFI submission remains May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 09/02/2024 to 11/01/2027

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)

Laurie Sherrod

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

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 .

Number Volume # Page # Subject Area Question Answer

1 n/a 3 Proposal Submission

Please consider extending Q&A deadline of May 20 at least two weeks after the May 13 site walk so primes/subs can walk/review the project and put together clarifying questions.

Q&A deadline has been extended through close of business on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Please ensure all questions are emailed to BOTH laurie.sherrod@bia.gov and jessica.kidd@bia.gov.

2 1 11 Proposal Submission

Section J includes a list of attachments (IA Form 3000v2 Material Approval Submittal, IA Form C113 Progress Schedule, IA Form C713 Progress Report, SF 1413 Statement and Acknowledgement Form (Subcontracting). Can you confirm these forms are to be completed post award?

Yes. These forms shall be submitted post award.

3 1 4 Proposal Submission

Do we submit our proposals to the Points of Contact listed on Page 4 of the Solicitation?

The CS Point of Contact has changed since the RFP has been sent. Submit all proposals to Contracting Officer: Laurie Sherrod, at laurie.sherrod@bia.gov and to Jessica Kidd, at jessica.kidd@bia.gov.

4 1 16 Proposal Submission

Section L.9.1.4 states projects provided must be completed within the past ten

(10) years. Do projects that are 85 percent complete as of the date of the solicitation qualify?

Projects submitted for Section L.9.1.4 may be less than be 100% complete, however the state of completion and remaining tasks must be made clear in the proposal, and the evaluation will consider whether these less-than-complete projects demonstrate the same level of experience as completed projects. Completed projects may result in a higher rating.

5 2 15 Proposal Submission

Section L.7 (Formatting Requirements) states that price breakdown information shall be submitted in a spreadsheet format compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Excel. Is price breakdown information required? Or is submitting the Price Schedule sufficient?

Submitting the Price Schedule with the proposal is sufficient. Submit the excel formatted Price Schedule attached to this amendment. If a further cost breakdown is needed and requested after that it should meet the Section L.7 formatting requirement.

6 n/a n/a Proposal Submission Is this a CMAC IDIQ only solicitation? Because this was solicited in Sam.Gov as ISBEE set aside.

This is a TO under the Indian Affairs Construction Multiple Award Contract (CMAC) IDIQ Contract, which is set-aside for ISBEEs. This is not a public announcement and the SAM.gov posting was in error.

7 n/a n/a Proposal Submission Will Navajo Preference contactors be considered for this project since is on the Navajo Nation?

No, this is an ISBEE set-aside against the CMAC IDIQ. Navajo preference does not apply to this task order.

8 n/a n/a Proposal Submission Will you be following Navajo Business Opportunity Act? The Navajo Business Opportunity Act does not apply to this Task Order.

9 2 C101 Phasing

Can existing football field be taken out of service to build new dorm prior to new track being constructed?

Phasing information attached was only provided as a reference example. It is the responsibility of the contractor to develop the project phasing. The football field could be taken out while building the dorms, however phasing plan need to be approved by the school and BIA prior to any on site work.

10 Attach 13 All Phasing Are there project constraints that prevent the dorm and/or housing from being started sooner than shown in phasing plan?

Phasing plan is an example. Prime Contractor to provide their own phasing plan and get it approved with DFMC & the school

11 Attach 13 All Phasing Is there a constraint that prevents housing from starting with initial phases of construction? Please clarify.

Phasing plan is an example. Prime Contractor to provide their own phasing plan and get it approved with DFMC & the school

Appendix A FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND

EQUIPMENT (FFE)

INFORMATION

12-300 Page 2 FF&E

There is some painted wood casework specified. Is it possible to substitute the wood casework with PLAM casework?

No. Please propose according to the specifications.

Appendix A FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND

EQUIPMENT (FFE)

INFORMATION

NA FF&E

Are the documents provided 100% CDs? Yes the documents are 100% Construction Documents. FFE Information was developed for the Issued for Bid Documents.

Specification 9 Volume

ID702 Finishes

Reference New Dormitory:Mechanical (107), IT Closet (107B), Mechanical (119), and IT Closet (119B) list the floor finish as RES-2.02.

Revise floor finish RES-1.02; delete RES-2.02.

Specification 9 Volume

ID702 Finishes

Reference New Dormitory:

There is no RES-2.02 listed on the Interior Finish Key (ID700). Should the floor finish be RES-1.02 for these areas? If not what is the product system for RES-2.02?

Yes, RES-1.02 shall be used as the floor finish in these areas.

Specification 9 Volume

ID701 Finishes

Reference New Staff Quarters, Pages: UA-ID701, UB-ID701, UC-ID701, and UD-

ID701:

What is the product for SC-1.04 listed in the Interior Finish Key?

Clear, liquid sealant to be applied. Refer to Specification Section 03 3000.

Specification 9 Volume

ID701 Finishes

Reference New Staff Quarters, Pages: UA-ID701, UB-ID701, UC-ID701, and UD-

ID701:

What is the product system for RES-1.04, it only states Epoxy in the Interior Finish Key, but what system will it be?

Product system for RES-1.04 may be Sherwin-Williams Resuflor Deco Flake Flooring System or another brand with similar physical, functional, and performance characteristics to be approved by the COR.

18 Specification 01-4000 1- section 1.09 Key Personnel The Quality Assurance section list the need for a Quality Control staff person.

Please advise if the quality control contractor staff person on site is a fulltime member.

Yes, the Quality Control person shall be full time.

19 Specification 01-3000 NA Key Personnel In review of the Project Manual , it does not mention the need of a onsite project Superintendent or Safety Officer. Please advise if these two onsite staff member are fulltime. Also can they be dual hatted?

There shall be an on-site full time Superintdenet and on-site full time Site Safety and Health Officer. These roles cannot be dual hatted.

20 1 22 Key Personnel Is a Project Manager with 10-yrs design-build management experience, BS in construction management or engineering with an active Professional Engineers (PE) license considered qualified?

Yes, a valid PE is acceptable and equivelent to the certificates or licenses listed in the solicitation section M Table 3.

21 Specification 01-3000 NA Key Personnel Please advise what are the onsite fulltime staffing requirments for this project? Required onsite fulltime staff are Site Superintendent, Quality Control

Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

Specification Division 2

Existing Conditions NA Hazardous Materials

In review of the Project Manual , it does not mention a HAZMAT Report. Is there a HAZMAT Report showing the existing site and building conditions?

Please see the HAZMAT report attched to this amendment.

23 IFB_Drawings_VOL1 11 Hazardous Materials Sheet H100 references hazardous waste report but one was not located in the docs. Please provide hazardous waste report for all items being demoed by Prime Contractor.

Please see the HAZMAT report attched to this amendment.

24 IFB_Drawings_VOL1 309 Lightning protection sheet E700: is there an existing ground loop for the existing school to tie into or should a new ground ring be assumed? Please clarify.

There is no existing ground loop at the site. However, per the BIA standards, a ground loop is required. An updated grounding plan will be provided. (We are developing this and will provide as an addendum when ready)

25 IFB_Drawings_VOL3 34 Roofing AD102 shows roof demo to deck but plans do not show lightning protection getting reinstalled. If required, is there an existing ground loop to tie into. Please clarify.

No existing LP system on the maintenance facility. Lightning Protection Assessment determined that an LPS was not required for this facility.

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 6

C002 Site Utilities

Proposed symbol for sanitary manhole, storm manhole, valve & vault, valve are all the same, any way we can have a different symbol for each? Makes it hard to differentiate between them.

Sheets in the drawing set indicate the utility of interest (Existing or Proposed Water or Sanitary Sewer), linetypes differentiate the utilities and connect to the different manholes or valves which define what the symbol is representing.

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 7

C002 Site Utilities Are all manholes being replaced? Plans define what site work features are to remain and what is to be removed including manholes.

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 7

C002 Site Utilities Will all manholes (old & new) be coated? Manhole details are based on Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) standards and are not required to be coated.

Questions and Answers Log for Task Order Request for Proposal # 140A1624R0010 Many Farms High School Construction Services

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 7

C002 Site Utilities Are new manholes being coated exteriorly and interiorly? Manhole details are based on Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) standards and are not required to be coated.

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 7

C002 Site Utilities Can new manholes be coated in a shop setting then transported to job site? Manhole details are based on Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) standards and are not required to be coated.

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 7

C002 Site Utilities What product will be specified for the exterior and interior of manholes? Manhole details are based on Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) standards and are not required to be coated.

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 7

C002 Site Utilities Who will be providing new manholes? Prime Contractor to provide new manholes and all tools, labor, and materials for the project.

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 7

C002 Site Utilities

Is structural steel for the roof (old & new) being coated? Will this be on site or in a shop setting?

All new structural steel shall be shop primed per specification 05 12 00 Section XI Shop Priming. Reference architectural drawings for painting requirements beyond shop primers. Structural steel in existing buildings does not require coating.

Specification 33- Volume 1 thru 7

C002 Site Utilities Who will be providing the structural steel? Prime Contractor to proive structural steel and all tools, labor, and materials for the project.

35 SOW, Section L 13 of 24 PLA

Per alternate II, when does PLA agreement need to be submitted to BIA? Please clarify.

Per Section H.3. of the solicitation, the PLA will be required after contract award. No onsite work shall begin prior to submission and approval of the

PLA.

36 SOW, Section L 13 of 24 PLA

What organizations will Prime Contractor need to agree to PLA with? Please clarify.

Per FAR 22.502 Labor organization means a labor organization as defined in 29 U.S.C. 152(5) of which buiilding and construction employees are members.

U.S.C. 152(5) The term ‘‘labor organization’’ means any organization of any kind, or any agency or employee representation committee or plan, in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work.

FAR 22.504(b) Requirements. A project labor agreement shall-

(1) Bind all contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;

Per FAR 52.222-33(b) If awarded the contract, the Offeror shall—

(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and

(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.

37 SOW, Section L 13 of 24 PLA

Due to location and availibility, is PLA required for all work scopes or just major scopes that typically have unions? (MEP's, concrete, steel) Please clarify.

Per FAR 52.222-33 Alt II and 52.222-34 Alt II all subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project are required to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.

38 SOW, SF-1442 1 Period of Performance 1156 days at this location with this volume of work does not seem adaquate to complete the project on time. Please consider at least 48 month duration to complete.

No extension is approved. Please propose in accordance with the stated period of performance.

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