Amendment_Number_1_0001.pdf

Amendment Number 1

Solicitation Number 140P2121R0029

1. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

Attached is the sign-in sheet consisting of 2 pages.

2. QUESTIONS

The due date identified in SECTION L, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE

TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS, Number 1, INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER INFORMAITON, Paragraph B, Line 1 is modified to delete “on or before 7 calendar days prior” and replace it with “August 17, 2021, 12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard time.”

3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE

Standard Form (SF) 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award (Construction, Alteration and Repair), Number 13 is modified to extend the date for receipt of proposals FROM: August 23, 2021 at

12:00 p.m. Eastern Time TO: August 27, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

4. SITE LOGISTICS

A. The National Park Service will provide the Contractor with basement access for laydown areas and storage within the building. Access to the basement is provided at street level on the side of the building.

B. There is no dumpster available for use on site. The Contractor is responsible for trash removal.

C. Paint materials may be stored in the basement and the National Park Service will provide access to a Flammable Paint Storage locker for temporary storage for the duration of the project.

D. Access to the basement for unloading is available through the door in the new part of the building.

5. OFFLOADING AND ACCESS TO THE BUILDING

Temporary offloading is available in the parking driveway on the side of the building with temporary parking for two vehicles. The National Park Service park staff will need advance notification to access these spots for offloading equipment.

6. PARKING

Parking is not presently available at the building except for limited temporary access for off-loading equipment and materials.

Paid parking is available at a Parking Garage within walking distance to the Visitor Center and meter parking is available at the front of the building.

7. WALL QUOTES AND LETTERING

A. The National Park Service does not have any existing templates for the quotes on the walls. As part of the painting process, the Contractor shall remove the current wall quotes to complete the painting. Prior to removal the Contractor shall document text being removed so that it can be reinstalled. The Contractor shall reinstall text using vinyl lettering. Refer to the Section 10 14 00 SIGNATE for the detailed specifications.

B. The framed graphic on the North Wall with lettering will not be removed and the

Contractor shall cover and protect prior to the start of plaster repairs or painting work.

8. SALES ITEMS

The National Park Service will remove Sales Items from display units that will remain in place and off the Visitor Center information desk.

9. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE VISITOR CENTER

The National Park Service will remove the small non-stationary display cabinet and TV from the

Visitor Center prior to the start of work.

10. PERMANENT FIXTURES

The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting permanent display cases, lighting fixtures and any other permanent furniture (information desk, etc) prior to the start of work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing fixtures if damaged during construction.

11. SOLICITATION CHANGES

A. SECTION B, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS is modified to make the following changes:

(1) Paragraph 1, Line 6 is modified to change the date from: “dated July 16, 2021, 176 Pages” to: “dated August 9, 2021, 181 Pages”.

(2) Paragraph 1, Line 8 is modified to change the date from: “dated July 16, 2021, 4

Pages to: “dated August 9, 4 Pages”.

(3) Paragraph Number 1, BASIC REQUIREMENT, CONTRACT LINE ITEM

NUMBER (CLIN), 1, is modified to add the following after the word basement

“Selective preparing, wood graining and sealer on windows and trim. Apply new lettering.”

(4) Paragraph Number 2, OPTION, CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN)

3 is added as follows:

(1) Options has been changed from singular Option to plural Options.

(2) Line 1, Option has been modified to add an “s” after the word Option, delete the words “incudes selective repairs of Window 101” and add the word “follow:”.

(3) CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) is modified to add Line

3, Option 2: as follows:

Option 2: Rehabilitation of all 8-window sash: Stripping of existing wood grain, removal of existing glazing compound, reapplication of new glazing compound, and reapplication of new wood graining and sealer finish.

A revised Section B is attached, and language changes are identified in blue.

B. SECTION C, DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK,

Number 2, SPECIFICATIONS is modified to make the following changes:

(1) Paragraph 1, Line 7, is modified to change the date from: “dated July 16, 2021, 176 Pages” to: “dated August 9, 2021, 181 Pages”.

(2) Paragraph 1, Line 9, is modified to change the date from: “dated July 16, 2021 to: “dated August 9, 2021, 4 Pages”.

(3) Paragraph A, BASIC REQUIREMENT, Number (3), is modified as follows:

(a) Number 3, Line 3, Delete the words “and brick wall, handrail and stair carriage at basement”.

(b) Last paragraph delete the words “Lead paint is present and shall be managed as part of the work and through encapsulation. Lead paint abatement is not included in the Scope of Work.” And replace it with the following:

Lead paint is present in the basement wall and shall be abated in accordance with the specifications.

(4) Paragraph B, OPTION, is modified as follows:

(aa) The letter “S” is added after the word options.

(bb) Number (1), OPTION 1 is added before “Selective repairs to the interior…..”

(cc) Number (2), OPTION 2, is added as follows:

Rehabilitation of all 8-window sash: Stripping of existing wood grain, removal of existing glazing compound, reapplication of new glazing compound, and reapplication of new wood graining and sealer finish.

A revised Section C is attached, and language changes are identified in blue text.

C. SECTION J, LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS,

Number 5, Attachment 5, Detailed Cost Proposal Breakdown, Plaster and Repair the VC at NEBE, New Bedford Whaling Historic Park, 5 Pages is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Attachment 5, Detailed Cost Proposal Breakdown, Plaster and Repair the VC at NEBE, New Bedford Whaling Historic Park, 7 Pages.

The revised Excel Chart is provided as an Attachment.

D. SECTION L, INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER

INFORMATION, Paragraph E, PROPOSAL FORMAT, ORGANIZATION AND

CONTENT, Paragraph (c), CONTENT:, is modified to delete the text in its entirety and replace it with the following:

FACTOR 1 – PROJECT APPROACH AND SCHEDULE

The Offerors shall provide a written detailed Project Approach identifying proposed:

(a) Approach to restoring historic painted surfaces in a National Historic Landmark.

(b) Approach to restoring flat and decorative plaster in a National Historic Landmark.

(c) Approach to restore grained surfaces.

(d) Rehabilitate window sash.

The proposed approach must demonstrate the ability to, and likelihood that it will meet the technical, quality, and safety requirements of the project. The approach must also discuss proposed scaffold use, including type and storage needs.

Offeror shall identify if the work is being completed by in-house personnel or with

Subcontractors. If Subcontractors are proposed, identify the Subcontractor by name and indicate their proposed role on this project.

Offeror shall provide a detailed project schedule that identifies all phases of work for the

Basic Requirement and the Option showing the proposed sequence and relationship of tasks, including a one-month submittal review period before the start of mobilization and on-site construction work. On-site construction work is expected to begin in October 2021 and be complete in February 2022.

A revised Section L is attached, and changes are identified in blue text.

E. SECTION M, EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD, Number 1, TECHNICAL

EVALUATION CRITERIA, FACTOR 1 – PROJECT APPROACH AND

SCHEDULE, is modified to delete Evaluation Factor 1 in its entirety and replace it with the following:

Evaluation will be based on the extent to which the written Project Approach is successful in addressing the special project considerations identified as follows:

(a) Approach to restoring historic painted surfaces in a National Historic Landmark.

(b) Approach to restoring flat and decorative plaster in a National Historic

Landmark.

(c) Approach to restoring grained surfaces.

(d) Approach to rehabilitating window sash.

The proposed approach must demonstrate the ability to, and likelihood that it will meet the technical, and safety requirements of the project. The approach must also discuss the proposed scaffold use including type and storage needs. Also, the extend in which the proposal identifies if work is being completed by in-house personnel or by using

Subcontractors. If subcontractors are proposed, identify the subcontractor by name and indicate their proposed role on this project.

Evaluation will also be based on the extent to which a detailed project schedule identifies all phases of work for the Basic Requirement and the Options showing the proposed sequence and relationship of tasks, including a one-month submittal review period before the start of mobilization and on-site construction work. On-site construction work is scheduled to begin in October 2021 and be complete in February 2022.

A revised Section M is attached, and language changes are identified in blue text.

12. CHANGES TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

Changes to the Specifications entitled “Interior Rehabilitation of the Historic Bank Building –

Visitor Center PMIS No. 238350, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park New Bedford, MA, Project Specifications, National Park Service, Historic Preservation Training Center, August

09, 2021” have been made and a summary of the changes is identified below. A copy of the revised specifications is attached consisting of 181 pages.

A. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS COVER SHEET

Page 1, Date revised to August 09, 2021.

B. SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

(1) Page 6, Number 1.6, PROTECTION OF PROPERTY, Paragraph A, Removed

“Roger Williams National Park” and added “New Bedford Whaling National

Historic Park.”

(2) Page 7, Number 1.8, CONTRACTOR’S USE OF THE SITE, Paragraph B, “as designated by COR.”

(3) Page 7, Number 1.9, PUBLIC USE OF SITE, added “including light fixtures”

C. SECTION 01 35 91 HISTORIC PRESERVATION TREATMENT PROCEDURES,

PART 1 – GENERAL, is modified as follows:

(1) Page 63, Number 1.2 has been changed to N/A.

(2) Page 64, Number 1.5

(a) Paragraph D, has been modified to add “All fixed exhibits in the visitor center, including hanging light fixtures to be protected by the contractor during the duration of the project.”

(b) Paragraph E had been added as follows “North Wall Framing with lettering that states “The town is perhaps the dearest in, all New

England……All these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the

Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. One and all, they were harpooned and dragged up hither from the bottom of the sea. Herman Melville, Moby Dick, 1851.” Shall be protected by contractor during rehabilitation.

(3) Page 65, PART 3 – EXECUTION, NUMBER 3.2, PROTECTION, GENERAL, Paragraph C, Temporary Protection of Historic Materials during Construction, added Number 3, “Attachment of scaffolding to historic structure/materials is not allowed.”

D. SECTION 06 13 12 HISTORIC WOOD REPAIR, Page 134, PART 1 – GENERAL, Number 1.4 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING, is modified to make the following changes:

(1) Paragraph A, deleted the following:

3. Dismantle hardware and tag each component with location identification numbers. Place removed hardware in sealed bags or bins corresponding to the location identification number. Do not allow hardware from multiple doors or windows to become interspersed.

10. Repair, refinish, and replace hardware if required. Reinstall operating hardware.

14. Install remaining hardware and weather stripping.

(2) Added number 5

5. “Only remove exterior trim to allow access to areas that need access for repairs. Once repairs are done, any removed exterior trim shall be re-installed in the condition it was removed.”

(3) Number 8, Deleted Paragraphs a, b, and c and added new a with the following:

(a) 8. General Wood-Repair Sequence:

a. Areas requiring repair, make repair, prep surface, and apply paint or graining to match, per painting and finish specification 09 91 00.

(b) Number 10

Added, Paragraph a “Glazing for other 7 windows will be part of option 2”.

(4) Page 136, PART 2 – PRODUCTS, Number 2.4, HARDWARE language changed to:

2.4 HARDWARE (All windows)

A. Reuse all hardware

(5) Page 137, PART 3 – EXECUTION, 3.2 HISTORIC WOOD REPAIR, GENERAL, added Paragraph A.

E. SECTION 09 80 02 ENCAPSULATION has been deleted in its entirety.

F. Page 160, SECTION 09 91 00 – PAINTING AND FINISHING, PART 1 – GENERAL, Number 1.2, is modified as follows:

(1) Paragraph 4, added “using in-painting wood grain and sealer”.

(2) Added Paragraph 5

(3) Added Paragraph 6 and subparagraphs a, b and c.

G. Page 169, SECTION 09 91 00 – PAINTING AND FINISHING, PART 2, PRODUCTS, is modified as follows:

(1) Page 170, Number 2.4 C, all primer and finish paints have been changed to specified products.

(2) Paged 171, Number 2.4 D, all primer and finish products have been changed to specified products.

(3) Page 171, Number 2.4 E changed to “Interior Wood for Transparent Finish.

Provide one of the following finish systems or approved equal:

a. Transparent Protective Coating for Decorative Finish on Wood: Alkyd spar varnish. Provide McCloskey Man O’War Spar Marine Varnish manufactured by The Valspar Corporation, or approved equal.

H. Page 147, SECTION 08 80 00 – WINDOW GLAZING consisting of 4 pages was added.

I. Page 179, SECTION 10 14 00 – SIGNAGE consisting of 3 Pages was added.

13. CHANGES TO THE DRAWINGS

Changes to the Drawings entitled “Interior Rehabilitation of the Historic Bank Building – Visitor

Center at the New Bedford Whaling N.H.P., PMIS No. 238350, DATE: August 9, 2021”, have been made and a summary of the changes is identified below. A copy of the revised drawings is attached consisting of 4 pages.

Changes follow:

A. COVER SHEET: Revised date to August 9, 2021

B. A1.1

(1) Added revision date 09 Aug 21

(2) Preparation Note 3. Added “including light fixtures”

(3) Removed Preparation Note 5, which mentioned lead encapsulation.

(4) Revised Key Painting Note P1.

(5) Revised Key Painting Note P3.

(6) Revised Key Painting Note P.6.

C. A1.2

(1) Added revision date 09 Aug 21

(2) Added Note 4 to Coffer Ceiling Notes.

D. A1.3

(1) Added revision date 09 Aug 21

(2) Revised note for Detail 1.

(3) Revised note for Detail 2.

(4) Revised note for Detail 3.