Amendment 00001- Questions and Responses.pdf

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)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

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 data, 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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00001

BFAO

Patrick Ford, Contracting Officer

This amendment is to incorporate the received questions and responses (see attached).

No other changes at this time.

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

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FMC CARSWELL

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Question 1:

What will be the entry procedure daily for Contractors?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to Page 5 of SOW

Question 2:

Will the contractor be required to go through training? If so, when and what duration should be accounted for?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to Page 6 of SOW

Question 3:

How much time should be considered for NCIC processing? How many pages should the contractor anticipate completing for the NCIC background check?

CLARIFICATION: Initial NCIC background check requires a copy of the drivers license and fill out one sheet of form BP- A0660. The following forms will be used: OF-30, OF-612, A0592 Drug Testing Req., DOJ-555 Disclosure and Authorization and the I-9. All forms are around 30 pages in total.

All contractors must attend FBOP Contractor Training typically held on Saturdays. Fingerprinting, photos and will be conducted on this day. All documentation and approval must be completed with-in 30 days of contract award. The BOP will schedule a time for the training. Any additional information, refer to page 6 of the SOW.

Question 4:

Are there any additional entry requirements the contractor will be subject to for entering through the military base checkpoint?

CLARIFICATION: FMC Carswell no longer utilizes the military base to enter the institution. We currently utilize the rear entrance, located across the street from 1200 Meandering Road, FT Worth, TX 76127.

Question 5:

Will the Contractor be allowed to store equipment and tools near the project site?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to Page 5 of SOW

Question 6:

Do the handrails need to be prepped and painted?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to Page 2 of SOW.

Question 7:

What requirement will there be for temporary fencing?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to Page 1 of SOW.

Question 8:

What mix design will be required to achieve the 4,000-psi concrete? Will this be a small aggregate due to the 2 ½” thickness?

CLARIFICATION: Basic mix ratio for a cubic yard: 611lbs. of cement, 1450 lbs. of sand with use of light aggregate.

Complete basic ratio of 1:2:4.

Question 9:

Is the Owner considered to be responsible for the Engineering/Design of the provided method? Will the contractor be responsible for any other means/methods of providing signed/stamped engineered/design drawings?

CLARIFICATION: The contractor will be responsible of providing a solution/design with engineered approved specs.

Question 10:

Please confirm that all areas applicable steel areas on West and East Trinity building will be sandblasted.

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to page 2 of SOW.

Question 11:

Can a specification be provided for the “vented metal soffit panel”? What sort of metal? Dimensions? Gauge?

CLARIFICATION: Metal: aluminum, Gauge: 24, Size: 24” Length x 12” Width or Continuous x 12” Width

Question 12:

There are 3 interior welded joint locations notated on 2/A-4. Which location is required for the demolition of the beam removal as per Drawing Work Notes #4? If the interior welded joint located in the interior of the building is to be demoed to, will this compromise the structural integrity of the second floor? Should interior shoring be anticipated?

CLARIFICATION: Shoring may be considered for the open web joist when replacing the existing outer 4” x 2.5” angle iron. Only the outer angle iron will be to be replaced where located on pages A-2 and A-3. All interior web joists are in good conditions.

Question 13:

What are the requirements for the gutters and downspouts? Size and gauge?

CLARIFICATION: Please refer to page 2 of the SOW.

Question 14:

Who will be the responsible party for any relocation of any utilities?

CLARIFICATION: FMC Carswell is responsible for relocating utility lines.

Question 15:

How much sheetrock is currently demoed that the contractor will be responsible for replacing?

CLARIFICATION: There is currently 96 sqft of ceiling sheetrock that has been demolished.