Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 47

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07/25/2023

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

15B21323PR000076

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

23Z2AP8

BFAOCODE

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

Julie Bergami

(O) 202-598-6019 jbergami@bop.gov

6. ISSUED BY 15B213CODE

Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Schuylkill

INTERSTATE 81 & 901 WEST

Minersville, PA 17954

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

15BFA023B00000022

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06/22/2023

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __1__copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment 0001 is hereby issued to incorporate the following into Invitation for Bids 15BFA023B00000022:

1) Change bid date to August 16, 2023, no later than 1:15 pm CST;

2) Incorporate Pre-Bid Site Visit Meeting Minutes and Sign-In Sheet (attached); and

3) Incorporate Bidders' questions with FBOP responses (attached).

[End of Amendment 0001]

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Julie Bergami Contracting Officer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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Question 1:

Are VFD’s to be provided for the pumps?

BOP Response: Clarification Yes

Question 2:

Is the following equipment to be replaced? Expansion Tanks, Chemical Feed Tank, Air Separator

Question 3:

Please confirm all supply and return header piping gets demoed and installed new back to where piping leaves the mechanical room.

Yes (Powerhouse)

Question 4:

Please confirm the simplex oil pump package and oil filtering system remain.

Yes, simplex oil pump package stays.

Question 5:

Please provide specifications on insulation thickness and material for supply and return piping.

2 inch continuous jacketed foam insulation with PVC outer jacket

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Question 6:

Do we need to meet which of the following? Buy America, Buy American, US Steel Act.

Please see clause 52.225-9 Buy American – Construction Materials (Oct 2022) in the solicitation (pages 19-22). In addition, please see clause FAO-0005 Submittals (pages 6-7).

Question 7:

Effective 1/1/23 DEP requires 9ppm of NOX on burners 10M BTUs or greater. Do we have to comply with that regulation?

Yes, must comply with PA DEP regulations.

Question 8:

Is this intended to be a design-build project?

No

Question 9:

Please clarify limits of scope in terms of pipe and equipment replacement. Is the intent to replace the complete supply & return piping system inside the mechanical room?

Yes, in the powerhouse main boiler room only.

Question 10:

The existing piping system inside the heat plant is welded. If the intent is to replace all of the piping, please confirm that the new piping system shall be welded schedule 40.

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Question 11:

Are the main isolation valves intended to be replaced?

Question 12:

Are the 3 pumps intended to be replaced? If so, will the new pumps be the same size? Is the intent to provide new disconnects, starters, etc for the pumps?

New pumps to be installed. Sizing should be the same as current with new disconnects, starters, etc.

Question 13:

Are the expansion tanks and surge tank intended to be replaced?

Question 14:

Are the fuel oil pumps and distribution system intended to be replaced as part of this project?

Question 15:

The existing outside air louvers are not connected to the actuators and appear to be always closed. Is the intent for the project scope to include modifications or replacement of the louvers and actuators? If so, how shall these be controlled?

Replace the actuators and tie into the new boilers.

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Question 16:

Is a new demand analyzer required?

No

Question 17:

How shall the new boilers and pumps be controlled – locally or through a BAS?

BOP Response: Clarification Locally

Question 18:

Is BAS interface capability required?

Currently do not have BAS

Question 19:

Please provide the control sequence for the new boilers and pumps?

To be determined by contractor recommendations.

Question 20:

Does this site fall under the PA DEP jurisdiction for permitting? If so, has the BOP obtained the DEP permit for this project? The owner is required to pull this permit.

Yes, contractor is responsible for getting proper permits.

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Question 21:

Should the contractor include a PE stamped design plans & specifications and updated as-built plans as part of the scope for this project?

Question 22:

The existing boilers are water tube. The scope call for fire tube boilers. What is the intent for the new boilers - Water Tube or Fire Tube?

Fire tube

Question 23:

What material submittals will be required and who is the reviewing / approval authority?

See clause FAO-0005 Submittals on pages 6-7 of the solicitation.

Question 24:

Please clarify the intent for the contractor to provide a life cycle cost analysis on low bid project? Typically, this would be prepared by the design team prior to construction on a low bid project.

FCI Schuylkill will prepare BLCC based off boilers once installed.

Question 25:

The current PA code NOx3 limit is currently 9ppm, but the scope of work states that the new dual fuel boilers shall not exceed 30ppm.

Burners capable of meeting the current PA NOx3 requirement of 9ppm are significantly more complicated and costly than those that meet the 30ppm requirement. What is the requirement for this project – 9ppm or 30ppm max NOx3?

Contractor must verify with PA DEP on current standards and meet 9ppm.

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Question 26:

Dual fuel boilers that can meet the 9ppm limit require the use of burners that must be changed out in the field when fuel will be switched. Is the facility able to support this?

BOP Response: Clarification Yes, and will be provided by contractor.

Question 27:

Who is responsible for the 3rd party emissions testing at the conclusion of the product?

BOP Response: Clarification Contractor

Question 28:

Is jackshaft or parallel positioning required?

BOP Response: Clarification Contractor’s recommendations

Question 29:

Is O2 trim required?

BOP Response: Clarification Contractor’s recommendations and to meet PA DEP.

Question 30:

Please allow adequate time following the response to these questions to price the appropriate equipment – approximately 3 weeks will be needed.

BOP Response: Clarification See Amendment 0001.

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