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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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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.

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Gregory Formella

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Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

FCI Estill 100 Prison Road Estill, SC 29918

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SF-30 Block 14 Description of Amendment

1) The attached Questions & Answers are hereby incorporated. The previously established question deadline of December 16, 2020 is NOT changed; no further questions are being accepted.

2) The new bid due date is hereby established as January 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Central.

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IMPORTANT: All bidders shall follow the instructions in block #11 on page 1 of this amendment (Standard Form 30) for acknowledging receipt of this amendment. If choosing option (b) from block 11 (preferred method), utilize block 19 on page 2 of the solicitation document (Standard Form 1442). The date entered in block 19 for each amendment should match the date reflected in block 3 of each respective amendment.

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REPLACE PERIMETER FENCE & REAR SALLYPORT – FCI ESTILL, SC

Questions & Answers

1. The old stone from between the fences is noted to be removed and stock piled for reuse. It appears that this stone is mixed together with dirt and remnants of the old weed block materials.

Do we assume that it is acceptable as is for reuse? If not will new stone be required and will the old stone be left on site?

BOP RESPONSE: The stone is not acceptable as is. New stone will be required to be provided and installed by the Contractor. The BOP will remove the old stone and relocate it.

2. Is there any existing conduit or pull boxes for the perimeter detection system in the area between the inner and outer fence that will need to be protected during construction. If no will new conduit be installed by others during the construction of the new fences?

BOP RESPONSE: There is no existing conduit or pull boxes for the perimeter detection system located between the inner and outer fence that needs to be protected during new fence construction. All detection infrastructure will be installed by BOP after new fence construction.

3. Is power available at rear gate house and can it be used for temporary construction use?

BOP RESPONSE: Power is available and can be used for temporary construction use.

4. Remotely located gate controls for the new sally port gates are assumed to be in working order. Please confirm that new control consoles and wiring is not part of this contract?

BOP RESPONSE: Remotely located controls for new sallyport rear gates are in working order that are located in the Control Room but the contractor will be responsible for installing conduit and wire to the actual gate openers.

5. Are the electric panels that serviced the old sally port gates still functional? Are we to assume they are in working condition and have adequate capacity for the new gates?

BOP RESPONSE: Electrical panels are still functional and have enough capacity to handle the new gates.

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6. Is complete removal/demolition of the existing sally port paving to be included or will selective demolition and replacement be acceptable when installing the new fence post, gates, conduits and crash barriers?

BOP RESPONSE: A complete removal/demolition will be required to adhere to the Project Specifications, Division 03, section 03 30 00 “cast in place concrete.” No asphalt will be left, all of rear sallyport will be concrete.

7. Existing sally port paving is a combination of concrete paving and asphalt paving. Are we to match adjacent materials when patching?

BOP RESPONSE: A complete removal/demolition will be required to adhere to the Project Specifications, Division 03, section 03 30 00 “cast in place concrete.” No asphalt will be left, all of rear sally port will be concrete.

8. Specification section 26 05 26 2.1B calls for grounding test wells at each perimeter system processor. Since there is not a perimeter system as part of this contract are we to provide these and how many of them are we to include in our bid?

BOP RESPONSE: Contractor will not provide the “grounding test wells” but will be responsible for providing the perimeter ground ring.

9. Are we to assume that we will tie into the existing 250 MCM bare copper ground ring where tie in’s to the old fence are made?

BOP RESPONSE: Yes

10. During site walk, references were made to sliding gates to be installed in the new slow down fences with a pedestrian gate inside of the slide gate panel. No reference to or details for sliding gates are included in the plans and specifications for the slowdown fences. Please provide details of slide gates with pedestrian gates in them if they are to be included in the slowdown fences. Need to know post and footings sizes along with component sizes for the gate frames to be used.

BOP RESPONSE: The references made to the “sliding type gates” was an error. The gates located in the slow down fence will be substituted with a “swing type gate.” Only the slow down fence gates will be a manual opening type double swing type gate that has to have a 14’ clear width when opened. Refer to Project Specifications Division 32, section 32 31 13.53 “security chain link fences and gates,” part 2.4 chain link gates.

11. Can you tell us the allotted number of days included in the contract for weather/fog days?

BOP RESPONSE: Refer to page 5, Adverse Weather section of the Pre-Bid Conference Meeting Minutes, which was posted to beta.SAM.gov within Amendment 00001.

12. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, material lead times are longer than normal. Will the Notice to Proceed be adjusted to help account for the longer lead times?

BOP RESPONSE: The NTP will not be delayed for this purpose. If the contractor can adequately demonstrate specific abnormal supplier lead-times due to COVID-19 then the BOP will consider documentation provided by the contractor for issuance of a contract modification to adjust the contract performance period.

13. Has there been any soil borings or a soils report for the site?

BOP RESPONSE: No, it is not required. There has been no change since original construction.

14. The existing rock/soil mixture that remains along the perimeter fence is not usable for final placement. Will the contractor be responsible for removing this material?

BOP RESPONSE: No, the BOP will relocate the existing rock. The contractor will be responsible for prepping earth to ensure finish grade matches existing perimeter fence after new rock is installed.

15. Can the removed rock/soil material remain onsite but hauled to a location determined with the COR?

BOP RESPONSE: The BOP will relocate the existing rock.

16. Is there a specification for the rock to be placed between the perimeter fences?

BOP RESPONSE: Yes, see drawing C3, note #1.

17. Once the fence work is complete, is the contractor responsible for seeding the grass areas disturbed by the fence replacement activities?

BOP RESPONSE: Yes

18. Is there a specification for the grass seed/fertilizer to be used if needed?

BOP RESPONSE: Match existing conditions.

19. Will the prison be responsible for maintaining the grass seed once placed (watering, etc.)?

BOP RESPONSE: The BOP will be responsible for maintaining the grass once construction in that area is complete. Contractor shall reseed any areas that they disturbed from construction related activities.

20. Is there any existing drawings or information on the size/location of the remaining foundations at the rear sally port?

BOP RESPONSE: There are no existing drawings that show the remaining foundations at the rear sally port.

21. Is the contractor to demo and replace the entire sally port concrete area or only saw-cut and replace as needed?

BOP RESPONSE: A complete removal/demolition will be required to adhere to the Project Specifications, Division 03, section 03 30 00 “cast in place concrete.” No asphalt will be left, all of rear sally port will be concrete.

22. Are the security cameras, intercoms, microwave system, and associated wiring part of this contract?

BOP RESPONSE: No, but paving and cement finishing shall be coordinated with the COR so BOP Staff can install conduits.

23. Are the electrical feeds for the gates still intact for the sally port?

BOP RESPONSE: Electrical panels are intact but contractor shall assume that conduit and wiring for the rear gates are not.

24. Are there as-built drawings for the existing electrical at the sally port area?

BOP RESPONSE: There are no as-built drawings available.

25. Will we need to provide compaction and concrete testing for the perimeter fence and sally port (foundations, subgrade, mow strip, sidewalk, etc.)?

BOP RESPONSE: Refer to Project Specifications Division 01 – General Requirements, section 01 45 29 – Testing Laboratory Services, Part 3.2

26. Do the saw-cut expansion joints or construction joints need to filled/sealed?

BOP RESPONSE: No

27. Is there any reinforcing wire/rod needed for the sidewalks or mow strips?

BOP RESPONSE: Refer to Drawing C2, D14. Fiber cement will be accepted in the sidewalks and mow strips.

28. Do we follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for the reinforcing for the sally port concrete foundations or does the prison have more detailed drawings for that area?

BOP RESPONSE: The new rear sally port will be required to adhere to the Project Specifications, Division 03, section 03 30 00 “cast in place concrete.” No asphalt will be left, all of rear sally port will be concrete.

29. Will the prison furnish the locks and the weld in lock boxes for the gates?

BOP RESPONSE: Yes

30. Do we connect to the existing grounding ring at the current termination of the perimeter fence or do we need to go back to a certain location?

BOP RESPONSE: Contractor will terminate to the existing grounding ring that is in good condition located at the existing perimeter fence.

31. Is the existing grounding ring functional and in good shape?

BOP RESPONSE: The existing grounding ring is not functional at the demolished perimeter fence area but is in good condition at the standing perimeter fence.

32. Are there any special testing requirements for the grounding ring?

BOP RESPONSE: Refer to Project Specifications Division 26 – Electrical, Section 26 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding Electrical Systems.

33. Spec section 1.1 B. states “aluminum coated fabric prior to weaving.” In section 2.2 A 3 “Wire: ASTM A392, class 2, g/m2 (2 oz ft) zinc.” Which fabric is expected/required?

BOP RESPONSE: The Fence Fabric shall be aluminum coated prior to weaving. The Finish for framework and appurtenances shall be galvanized finish with not less the weight of zinc per square meter specification. See Division 32 – Exterior Improvements, Section 32 31

13.53 – Security Chain Link Fences and Gates, Part 2 – Products.

34. Will cold rolled SS40 domestic steel pipe be acceptable?

BOP RESPONSE: See Division 32 – Exterior Improvements, Section 32 31

13.53 – Security Chain Link Fences and Gates, Part 2 – Products.

35. Is there any way to get photos of the current site conditions, especially of the sally port area and the rock along the removed fence?

BOP RESPONSE: See the attached photos.

36. Spec 01 11 00.1.2. A.1 calls for the removal existing pea gravel and stockpile. Please provide quantity of gravel and stockpile to be hauled off site. Please provide pictures showing the material to be removed.

BOP RESPONSE: The BOP will remove and relocate the existing stone.

37. Spec 01 11 00.1.4.A.2 calls for a (50) hour work week. Please clarify if the Contractor can work a standard (40) work week?

BOP RESPONSE: This section merely conveys the hours available. The contractor may work less hours but the contract performance period will remain as specified in clause 52.211-10.

38. Spec 01 45 29.3.2.A.1 points to the Contractor’s licensed Geotechnical Engineer. Spec 01 45 29.3.2.B.2 also points to the Geotech Engineer. Please confirm the intent of the project does not include a Geotechnical Engineer and no monies are to be included for the engineer.

BOP RESPONSE: Since the required testing is specified in Division 01 – General Requirements, Section 01 45 29 – Testing Laboratory Services, the contractor will have to have associated testing, and the

Geotechnical Engineer to inspect and approve certain type of earth work associated with this project.

39. Spec 01 45 29.3.3 outlines required concrete testing. Please confirm the concrete testing is required only for mow strip, grade beams and sidewalks and no testing of fence post footers is required.

BOP RESPONSE: All Concrete will be tested in accordance with Project Specifications Division 01 – General Requirements, section 01 45 29 – Testing Laboratory Services, Part 3.2

40. Spec 31 10 00.1.1.A calls for the Contractor to provide an Erosion Control and Sediment Control Plan. Spec 31 10 00.3.1.B calls for a 300’ clear zone between the perimeter fence and surrounding wooded areas. Does this spec section require the Contractor to hire an Engineer to draft the Plan? Does this spec section require silt fencing to be installed around the entire new perimeter fencing?

BOP RESPONSE: Erosion control and sediment control is not required for this project to the point of installing silt fencing around the entire job site, however the contractor will be responsible for containing, and repairing any erosion associated with construction activities.

41. Drawing C-1, Detail D1 and Drawing C-2, Detail D13 show a mow strip extending on the outside of the perimeter fence. Please confirm this mow strip is to be included for the entire length of new perimeter fencing. Please confirm the mow strip is 12” wide x 4” thick.

BOP RESPONSE: Yes, mow strip will be included the entire length of new perimeter fencing. The dimensions are correct.

42. Drawing C-1, Detail D1 and Drawing C-2, Detail D14 show a sidewalk extending on the inside of the inside fence. Please confirm this sidewalk is to be included for the entire length of new inside fencing. Please confirm the sidewalk is 50” wide x 4” thick. Please provide dimension for thickened edge.

BOP RESPONSE: Yes, sidewalk will be included for the entire length of the new fence. The dimensions are correct. According to drawing C2, D14, the turndown edge for the side walk is 200 mm thick, which would be equivalent to a 8 inch typical thickened edge.

43. Drawing C-1, Detail D1 shows intrusion detection sensors mounted on the non-threat side. We cannot locate any spec on this item including the spacing required between them. Is this item part of the scope of work for this project? If it is, please provide spec and spacing required, including wiring diagram and electric requirements.

BOP RESPONSE: These items are not part of this project.

44. Drawing C-3, Detail D4 shows a number of accessory items such as masts, CCTV Camera Pole, Microwave, Bollards and a Zone Processor. Are these items to be installed as part of this Contract? If they are, please provide specs and details showing what is required.

BOP RESPONSE: Bollards are the only item contained in this question that would be required from the contractor. Bollard placement is shown on drawing C3.