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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 telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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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

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

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

Project Title: Construction project for the Redevelopment Project at Gulfport Job Corps

Center Gulfport, Mississippi

Please see continuation page two (2) for a detailed list of all changes and inclusions.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Ronette C. McBean-Felder

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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 .

TEL: EMAIL: 202-693-3878 mcbeanfelder.ronette.c@dol.gov

1605AE-21-R-00014

Gulfport Job Corps Center – Redevelopment Project

Amendment 0003

Project Title: Construction project for the Redevelopment Project at Gulfport Job Corps Center Gulfport, Mississippi a.) The purpose of this amendment is to accomplish the following actions:

1. Include responses to questions pertaining to Solicitation No. 1605AE-21-R-00014 and the site visit held on May 10, 2021 in the body of Amendment 0003.

2. Include the Pre-Proposal Conference attendance sign-in sheets (See Attachment 1).

3. Remove JCH-814 Link (Section J.2 – List of Attachments) from Solicitation No. 1605AE-21-R-00014 in its entirety.

4. Include the Gulfport Cost Proposal Template (See Attachment 2).

5. Update hyperlink in Section J.7 entitled “Drawings and Specifications Link” to include the Geotechnical Report and Geotechnical Site Plan Links.

6. Change the Contracting Officer for Solicitation No. 1605AE-21-R-00014 from Ronette C. McBean-Felder to

Jillian Matz, who may be contacted via matz.jillian@dol.gov.

7. Include Emily Giardino, who may be contacted via giardino.emily.m@dol.gov as the Sr. Contract

Administrator for Solicitation No. 1605AE-21-R-00014

8. Revise Section L.12.2 entitled Specific Instructions

- FROM: Submissions must be provided in electronic copies via e-mail to Sr. Contract Specialist Monica Gloster at gloster.monica@dol.gov, and formatted according to evaluation factors. Electronic copies shall be a PDF file.

- TO: Submissions must be provided in electronic copies via e-mail to Sr. Contract Specialists Monica

Gloster at gloster.monica@dol.gov and Emily Giardino at giardino.emily.m@dol.gov, and formatted according to evaluation factors. Electronic copies shall be a PDF file.

9. Revise Section H.37 Availability of Utility Services

- FROM: Notwithstanding the provisions of contract clause FAR 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services, all reasonable required amounts of water, gas, electricity, etc., essential to contract performance shall be made available, at no cost to the contractor, from existing systems, outlets, and supplies. All temporary connections, outlets, and distribution lines as may be required will be installed by the contractor at the contractor’s own expense.

- TO: Notwithstanding the provisions of contract clause FAR 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility

Services, all required amounts of water, gas, electricity, etc., essential to contract performance shall be provided by the contractor. All temporary connections, outlets, and distribution lines as may be required will be installed by the contractor at the contractor’s own expense.

10. Revise Standard Form 1442, Block #13 entitled “Additional Solicitation Requirements”

- FROM: Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

- TO: Offers providing less than 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

11. The conformed copy of Solicitation 1605AE-21-R-00014 is included in Amendment 0003 mailto:matz.jillian@dol.gov mailto:giardino.emily.m@dol.gov mailto:gloster.monica@dol.gov mailto:gloster.monica@dol.gov

Questions/Clarifications and Responses

1. Do you have an anticipated date for the release of the bidding plans and specifications for this solicitation 1605AE-21-R- 00014? I don’t see them on beta.sam.

RESPONSE: Please see Section J – List of Attachments, Item J.7 – Drawings and Specs link.

2. Please confirm that a bid guarantee/bid bond is not required as indicated in Block 13.b. on the SF1442. It is not listed in Section L either. We just want to verify it is not required.

RESPONSE: There is no bid guarantee for this project.

3. Please confirm the total of Bid Item Nos. 0001 and 0002 are to be entered into Block 17 Amount on Page 2 of the SF 1442.

RESPONSE: Yes, identify the total amounts for both CLINS 0001 and 0002 in Block 17

4. Please advise if we are to submit BOTH Page 3 of the SF 1442 with pricing and Section B Pricing with pricing as instructed in Section L.12.2.1.3. In other words, are these schedules to be duplicated?

RESPONSE: Yes, please submit your total pricing in Block 17 of your SF1442 and complete Section B.2 entitled CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN) per the instruction in the Solicitation.

5. Section B.7 - This paragraph instructs the Offeror to identify in our proposal the accounting method we will utilize to compute and recover costs for our Field Office Overhead Computation for Modification Pricing. Please advise where this is to be provided. Is it provided in Volume One?

RESPONSE: Yes, please provide this information in VOLUME ONE: BUSINESS/PRICE/CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION

6. Section H.18 - Please confirm the building permit cost is to be paid by the Offeror and included in our pricing.

RESPONSE: Yes, the building permit cost and the plan review cost is to be paid by the Offeror.

7. Section H.40.1.5.1 - Is the Government accepting substitution requests during the bidding process? If so, what is the deadline for submission?

RESPONSE: The Government will not accept substitutions during the proposal process.

8. Section J - Links have not been provided nor do we find the attachments included in the solicitation document for J.3 Past Performance Questionnaire, J.5 Critical Path Method (CPM) Checklist, or J.6 Schedule of Values (SOV) Checklist. Please provide these attachments.

RESPONSE: The solicitation document contains the three (3) documents as internal attachments to the .pdf proposal.

Please view the attachments located to the left of your screen when viewing the Solicitation in .pdf under the attachment tab.

9. Section L.12.2 - Please confirm we are to email our proposal submission to gloster.monica@dol.gov. Is this the only email address for submission?

RESPONSE: Please send your proposals electronically via email to Ms. Monica Gloster at gloster.monica@dol.gov and Ms. Emily Giardino at giardino.emily.m@dol.gov as updated in Amendment 0003

10. Section L.12.2 - Please advise if there is a maximum file size that can be attached to our email submission. If so, may we send multiple emails, if necessary, to not exceed the maximum file size? The Volume Two pdf file is anticipated to be over 8 MB, even if we reduce the file size through the pdf software.

RESPONSE: The maximum file size that the Department can receive is 50MB

11. Section L.12.2.1.3.2 - This paragraph instructs the Offeror to submit a breakdown of the proposed price(s) for Construction on the DOL Job Corps Proposal Template in Section J. This attachment was not provided. Please provide.

RESPONSE: Amendment 0003 includes the Gulfport Cost Proposal Template itemized by buildings (See Attachment 2)

12. Section L.12.2.1.5 - Request this paragraph be deleted since this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and there will be no Large Business submissions.

RESPONSE: Amendment 0001 indicated this requirement would be competed under Full and Open Competition.

13. Section L.12.2.2.3.3 - Please consider allowing the Offerors to provide projects completed within the past 8 to 10 years.

Projects this size and this duration are not abundant on a small construction business's resume of past performance.

RESPONSE: Please adhere to the Solicitation requirements of the past 5 (five) years

14. Section L.12.2.2.3.3.2.1 - Please confirm at least two of the three projects submitted shall be D/B/B, not D/B. The wording is Design-Bid-Build, however, D/B is also indicated.

RESPONSE: Confirmed. At least two projects shall be D/B/B (Design-Bid-Build)

15. Section L.12.2.2.4.2.1 - We have not had a lot of success in the past getting new Past Performance Questionnaires completed for each project submission and the government has allowed previously completed PPQs or CPARS to be submitted in lieu of new questionnaires. Please advise if we may submitted previously completed PPQs or our final CPARS in lieu of requesting contacts submit new PPQs.

RESPONSE: Previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires are acceptable if the work identified is within the timeframe specified in the Solicitation

16. Section L.12.2.2.6.1 - This section asked the Offeror to provide a narrative showing their understanding of the scope and asks us specifically to address lay-down area(s). The construction entrances are shown on the plans, but lay-down areas are not shown. Please advise where the contractor lay-down areas will be located.

RESPONSE: The lay-down(s) will be within the area turned over to the contractor. There will not be a separate lay-down area outside of the construction area. It is up to contractor discretion where they will set up their lay-down area within the construction area.

17. Section L.12.2.2.6.2.2 - Must the examples used in this subfactor be from projects submitted in Factor 1 or can they be from different projects?

RESPONSE: The examples may be from projects other than those submitted in Factor 1 (different projects).

18. Section L.12.2.2.6.2.2 - Please consider allowing the Offerors to provide examples from projects completed within the past 8 to 10 years. Projects this size and this duration are not abundant on a small construction business's resume of past performance.

RESPONSE: Please adhere to the Solicitation requirements of the past 5 (five) years

19. Section H.37, H.38.2.3 and Section 01 08 00 - Please advise if the Contractor will have to pay for temporary utility (water, electric, gas) usage during construction.

RESPONSE: The contractor is responsible for payment of utility services, see FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services incorporated into the contract by reference. Solicitation section H.37 Availability of Utility Services has been revised. See also Specification Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls. Please confirmed copy of the solicitation.

20. Section I - Since this procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, why has the government included FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns?

RESPONSE: Please reference Amendment 0001 which “Establish that the extent this requirement will be competed is now under Full and Open Competition.” Therefore, this clause is required in solicitations and contract actions using full and open competition, as prescribed by FAR 19.1309(b)(1).

21. Section 01 31 23 - Please confirm the Contractor is not required to pay any costs to obtain the Submittal Exchange software used on this project.

RESPONSE: It is confirmed that the contractor will not need to pay for Submittal Exchange.

22. When are the attendee’s name required to be submitted by for the site visit on May 10, 2021?

RESPONSE: Attendee’s names were required to be submitted prior to the date of the site visit.

23. Please confirm this proposal is to be submitted via email.

RESPONSE: Submissions must be provided in electronic copies via e-mail to Sr. Contract Specialists Monica Gloster at gloster.monica@dol.gov and Ms. Emily Giardino at giardino.emily.m@dol.gov formatted according to evaluation factors.

24. Please confirm an offer guarantee for this project is NOT required as indicated in box 13.b. on form SF1442.

RESPONSE: There is no bid guarantee for this project.

25. On page 58 Section J, there is a hyperlink to JCH 814 LINK which appears to be design requirements for architects and engineers. Is the contractor responsible for design on the project?

RESPONSE: The JCH-814 has been removed as an attachment via Amendment 0003 and shall not be used as a reference for this project. Please reference the confirmed copy of the solicitation.

26. On page 44 Section H.54 and page 81 Section L.13 mentions a design-build contract. It does not appear this project is a design-build project, please confirm this is not a design-build contract.

RESPONSE: Confirmed. This is not a Design-Build requirement; this is instead a Design-Bid-Build (Construction ONLY) project.

27. We request a bid extension for the project of a least a few days. The current bid date is the day after the Memorial Day holiday. There is some concern this could potentially limit subcontractor participation.

RESPONSE: There will be no extensions for this project.

28. Given the complexity of the demolition required within close proximity to the site visit date and the volume of information provided in the solicitation to be reviewed. We would like to request an extension of one week to submit questions and clarifications for review.

RESPONSE: The Government intends on holding a second organized Site Visit on Monday, May 17, 2021 and will grant a final 24-hour period for Questions and Clarifications upon completion. Please reference Amendment 0002.

29. Do you have an anticipated date for the release of the bidding plans and specifications for this solicitation 1605AE-21-R- 00014? I don’t see them on beta sam.

RESPONSE: Please refer to the link in Section J.7 of the solicitation.

30. Do we need to also provide any of our subcontractors that will be in attendance, or will there be an opportunity for the subcontractors to visit the site at a later date?

RESPONSE: You may want to include your subs, the Government intends on holding a second organized Site Visit on Monday, May 17, 2021

31. How do I access the documents for Job Corp Gulfport?

RESPONSE: Please see the documents for this project on beta.Sam.gov website under Solicitation No. 1605AE-21-R- 00014.

32. Are there penalties if the contractor does not meet the goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, per I.6

FAR 52.222-23?

RESPONSE: There are no penalties. However, the contractor should comply with expanding employment opportunities for minorities and women.

33. Are there penalties if the contractor does not meet the Small Business Subcontracting Plan goals, per L.12.2.1.5?

RESPONSE: There are no penalties. However, the contractor is required to make a good faith effort to comply with the subcontracting plan.

34. Reiterating a request made at the site visit, can the bid date be extended, due to the complexity of the project, timing of the bid date (day after Memorial Day), and the length of the technical proposal? Three weeks is an extremely compressed amount of time to put together a proposal for a project of this complexity.

RESPONSE: There will be no time extensions to this project.

35. Please confirm the required full-time, dedicated staff for the contractor for this project includes: project manager, superintendent, and quality control manager.

RESPONSE: IAW Section L.12.2.2.8.2.1 the contractor is required to provide a breakdown of their project management manpower, which should at a minimum include their Project Manager, Construction Superintendent and Quality Control Manager.

36. Can you tell me how I can review the plans for the subject project?

RESPONSE: Please see the documents for this project on beta.Sam.gov website under Solicitation No. 1605AE-21-R- 00014. The files are via a hyperlink in Section J.7 of the solicitation

37. Since bid submissions are required to be emailed, and the attachments will be quite large, please confirm that the government will confirm receipt of bids once emailed.

RESPONSE: Yes, the government will confirm the receipt of proposals.

38. Please provide additional detail as to the exact scope of the deferred design requirements for the shoring/bracing of the existing facades to remain.

RESPONSE: See Component and Cladding wind loads Sheet S002 and deflection criteria Sheet S000. Design of shoring shall be by a registered Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Mississippi hired and paid for by the contractor.

39. During the site visit and preproposal conference yesterday, we were unable to attend the site walkthrough due to safety concerns since the buildings are open to the elements, contain know hazardous materials, and it was raining profusely. We were concerned about the strong possibility of the rain causing us to come into contact with the known hazardous materials.

In the preproposal conference it was stated that there would be no other site visit allowed. However, the deferred design of the shoring of the exterior facades to remain cannot be accurately assessed without a proper and safe site visit. Please confirm that another site visit will be made available due to the safety issues with the visit yesterday so that an adequate engineering analysis of those walls can be made.

RESPONSE: The Government intends on holding a second organized Site Visit on Monday, May 17, 2021

40. Since the site could not be safely accessed, please confirm that the deadline for questions will be extended. We believe it to be unreasonable to require contractors to bid this project and provide a surety bond for a site that could not be safely accessed and adequate time given after accessing the site to ask questions.

RESPONSE: The Government intends on holding a second organized Site Visit on Monday, May 17, 2021 and will grant a final 24-hour period for Questions and Clarifications upon completion. Please reference Amendment 0002.

41. This project is located in Gulfport, MS but submits electronically in Washington, D.C. SF1442 indicates to submit the proposal at 14:00 local time. Is local time to be considered Central Standard Time or Eastern Standard Time?

RESPONSE: Local time is considered Eastern Standard Time.

42. There are multiple items on C-112 and C-113 that are indicated to be removed but are crossed out. Are these items to be removed or have they been removed previously?

RESPONSE: Per the Demolition Legend on Sheets C-112 and C-113, all items indicated with an “X” are to be removed. Nothing has been removed previously.

43. The legend on the right hand side of C-121 & C-701 indicate concrete paving as 6 & 8”. The details on C-501 show 5, 6 & 8” concrete paving. Which is correct and at what locations?

RESPONSE: Delete any reference to 5” concrete on Sheets C501 and C701. There is only 6” and 8” non-reinforced concrete on this project. The Site Plan Legend on Sheet C121 indicates that 8” concrete is to be placed at locations around the Cafeteria loading dock, Chiller Building and dumpster area, while the 6” concrete is to be placed at locations around the two fire lanes, Hard Vocation lay-down yard, pavement adjacent to grasspave at southwest corner of Building F Recreation and the new parking along 20th Street.

44. Is it the contractor’s responsibility to remove the propane tank or the owner’s vender’s responsibility? C-112 indicates to remove propane tank slab after propane tank is returned to vender by owner. DA100 note 4 indicates to remove propane tank, concrete pad and underground piping.

RESPONSE: Refer to Note R on Sheet DA100 under Building Structure Legend. Contractor is to remove and dispose of the propane tank, the concrete pad, and underground piping.

45. Is there any onsite parking requirements for the residents of the dorms within the construction limits or access for drop off only?

RESPONSE: There are no onsite parking requirements for the dorm residents within the construction limits. Note that access for all fire lanes and emergency equipment must be provided throughout the construction duration.

46. Please confirm that there will be no classes at the facility during construction and that students will not have access to the site other than to access the dormitory.

RESPONSE: No classes nor access by students is required within the construction area during construction.

47. It is assumed that the areas of fencing that will be removed and replaced south of the dorm will require temporary security fencing. Please confirm.

RESPONSE: All existing fencing may be used as temporary security fencing at Contractor’s option and risk until such time as the new permanent fence is to be installed. Refer to Specification Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls. All fencing to have wind screen installed to restrict viewing of the Project including existing fencing.

48. Does the owner wish to salvage the modular buildings or is the contractor to assume all salvage rights?

RESPONSE: The contractor shall assume all salvage rights.

49. It is assumed the owner will remove all site furnishings that they wish to salvage. Please confirm.

RESPONSE: The owner will remove all site furnishing they wish to salvage prior to Notice to Proceed.

50. Are existing underground electrical lines to be demolished in a duct bank?

RESPONSE: We do not believe them to be in duct bank but cannot be confirmed. In any case, electrical contractor to remove all existing secondary feeders and distribution, along with all conduit and cables per Keyed Notes on Sheet DE100. If duct banks are encountered during demolition, immediately bring to the attention of the Architect/Engineer.

51. Spec section 10 51 13 – Part 2 2.3 calls for 2 sets of 5, 2 tier high lockers, but drawing AF401/2 shows 3 tier lockers.

Please clarify which lockers to use.

RESPONSE: Provide two (2) sets of 5 – 2 tier high lockers. Specification Section 10 51 13 Metal Lockers is correct.

52. For Item 9 in specification section 114000 The Follett ice machine specified (model HCC1010ABT) is a self-contained unit. The description in the written specs calls for a remote condenser. Are we to provide a self-contained ice machine or a remote model?

RESPONSE: Provide the specified self-contained Follet unit or approved equal self-contained unit. The note regarding the remote condenser should be disregarded. It does not apply.

53. Please consider moving the proposal due date to Thursday, June 3, 2021. The current due date is the day after a Federal Holiday (Memorial Day) and we do not get a very good response from the subcontractor market on bid days following holidays.

RESPONSE: There will be no proposal time extensions to this project.

54. Per RFP Page 76, Section L.12.2 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Submissions must be provided in electronic copies via e-mail to Sr. Contract Specialist Monica Gloster at gloster.monica@dol.gov, and formatted according to evaluation factors.

Electronic copies shall be a PDF file. Question – What is the maximum file size capacity for the emailed submissions?

RESPONSE: The maximum file size that the Department can receive is 50MB

55. Per RFP Page 77, Section L.12.2.1.6 Company Financial Statement. Provide a copy of the company’s latest financial report. Question– Due to the confidentiality of financial statements, please advise if it is acceptable to mail a hard copy of the financial statement rather than submitting via email?

RESPONSE: It will not be acceptable to mail a hard copy of the financial statement; Offerors may choose to password protect this document, while ensuring the Government will have the required access on or before the date, proposals are due.

56. Per RFP Page 78, Section L.12.2.2.3.3 Project Examples. Submit three (3) examples of relevant projects, either substantially complete or completed within the past five years, demonstrating the Offeror’s technical capabilities to perform the Project. Question – What percentage of completion is considered to be ‘substantially complete’ for this evaluation?

RESPONSE: Substantially completed projects are those, which are 90% or more completed

57. Per RFP Page 78, Section L.12.2.2.3.3.2.1 At least two projects shall be D/B (Design-Bid-Build Construction). Question

– The requirement says ‘D/B’ – which means ‘Design/Build’, but then in parenthesis, it says ‘(Design-Bid-Build Construction)’. Please clarify the correct delivery method for the requirement.

RESPONSE: This is a Design-Bid-Build (Construction ONLY) requirement.

58. Per RFP Page 79, Section L.12.2.2.4.2.1 For each relevant project example submitted provide the following information:

Completed Past Performance Questionnaires emailed directly to the Contract Specialist (See Section J for Template).

Question – Would you please clarify the location of the Past Performance Questionnaire – Section J Template? It does not appear to be provided with the RFP.

RESPONSE: The solicitation document contains the three (3) documents as internal attachments to the .pdf proposal.

Please view the attachments located to the left of your screen when viewing the Solicitation in .pdf under the attachment tab. Amendment 0003 contains two (2) additional internal attachments to the .pdf file.

59. Per spec section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls Paragraph 1.3.B indicates contractor is required to have all its employees and all employees under its contract, subcontractor’s contracts and vendors… park in areas designated by the Owners Representative. We need to confirm how close in proximity the parking is to the project site. Question – We are requesting to utilize existing parking lot across 20th street for contractor parking. If this area cannot be utilized, please confirm location of contractor parking area.

RESPONSE: The parking lot across 20th street may not be available. The contractor shall be responsible for offsite parking.

60. Per discussions at the site visit the contractors were notified that no additional site visits will be available. The weather conditions on the day of pre-bid prohibited adequate safe access to the site. Question - we are requesting that additional site walks be afforded due to the limited access to the site during pre-bid.

RESPONSE: The Government intends on holding a second organized Site Visit on Monday, May 17, 2021

61. Per spec section 02 41 19 paragraph 3.3.B Temporary Shoring indicates to “Provide and maintain shoring, bracing and structural supports as required to preserve stability and prevent movement…being demolished”. Question - For the historic elements to remain, is the design of the temporary shoring required be provided by a duly licensed specialty engineer? If so, please provide the loading and other design criteria to be utilized for pricing purposes.

RESPONSE: See Component and Cladding wind loads sheet S002 and deflection criteria sheet S000. Design of shoring shall be by a registered Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Mississippi provided and paid for by contractor.

62. There is no specific mention as to any special builder’s risk insurance or liability insurance requirements for the design and performance of the Historical preservation work. Question – Please provide any specific special builder’s risk insurance or liability insurance requirements for the design and performance of the Historical preservation work.

RESPONSE: Builder’s Risk insurance and liability insurance is addressed in Section H.10 Insurance. There is no additional risk or liability insurance requirement (above the minimums required by H.10) due to the nature of the Historic preservation work.

63. The pre-bid meeting handouts noted a bid time of 2:00pm (EDT), this conflicts with the SF 1442 which indicates 2:00 local time which is CST. Question - Please confirm that local time is correct.

RESPONSE: The correct time is 2:00pm (EDT).

64. The SF 1442 block 13.b indicates that an offer guarantee is not required. Question – Please confirm that a bid bond is not required.

RESPONSE: A Bid Bond is not required.

65. SF 1442, block 13.d indicates the offers providing less than 120 calendar days will not be considered and will be rejected. The current market volatility will require subcontractors and vendors to anticipate cost increases for 120 calendar days. It appears by the firmness of keeping the current bid date that this project needs to be expedited for award. Question - We are requesting that the requirement of 120 calendar days be reduced to allow subcontractors and vendors to more accurately project these increases.

RESPONSE: Amendment 0003 has revised the language on the SF 1442 to reflect 90 calendar days. Please reference the confirmed copy of the solicitation.

66. Section 11 40 00, Part 4, Item 9 - The Follett ice machine specified (model HCC1010ABT) is a self-contained unit. The description in the written specs calls for a remote compressor/condenser. Are we to provide a self-contained ice machine or a remote model?

RESPONSE: Provide the specified self-contained Follet unit or approved equal self-contained unit. The note regarding the remote condenser should be disregarded. It does not apply.

67. Amendment 0001- The deadline for RFIs was moved to 5/11/2021, a full 3 weeks before the proposal due date. On most bids, the deadline is 3-10 days before the due date. This allows the subcontractors and vendors ample time to review all of the documents and get their questions submitted. It also allows the bidders to follow up on the government's responses, should there be a need for further clarification. The DOL must understand that the subcontractors bid many jobs per week, up to 10 per week. They usually don't have time to get into the drawings until a couple of weeks before the bid. It would show the government is willing to work with the market to get a more competitive price if you would consider extending the RFI deadline. We don't believe it will affect the scheduled due date to extend the RFI deadline.

RESPONSE: The Government intends on holding a second organized Site Visit on Monday, May 17, 2021 and will grant a final 24-hour period for Questions and Clarifications upon completion. Please reference Amendment 0002.

68. The contractors request additional access to the existing buildings. The adverse weather complicated our ability to view the site. Since classes are not in session, it should not be too complicated to schedule one (1) additional day to visit the site.

Gulfport received 1.73" of rain between 3:53 a.m. and 12:53 p.m. the day of the site visit according to the NWS.

https://w1.weather.gov/data/obhistory/KGPT.html Monday, May 17 looks like a small chance of rain, less than 0.10-inch. Would it be possible to schedule an afternoon walk-through that day?

RESPONSE: The Government intends on holding a second organized Site Visit on Monday, May 17, 2021

69. Will the contractor have access to the parking lot across from the site just south of 20th Street for construction workers parking? If this lot is not available, please advise where the nearest contractor parking is available. We will need to determine if shuttling of construction workers is required.

RESPONSE: The parking lot across 20th street may not be available. The contractor shall be responsible for offsite parking.

70. Sheet DA105- Sheet DA303 provides the joist bearing height of the Gymnasium exterior wall. However, no joist bearing height is provided on Sheet DA105 for the Admin Building. Please provide.

RESPONSE: The building steps down from south to north. The floor-to-floor height and floor-to-joist bearing height is consistent at each step down as follows: From first to second floor is approximately 12’-10” and from second floor to joist bearing is approximately 12’-5”.

71. Our industry has seen almost unprecedented escalations to material costs in the past 6 months as a result of the COVID- 19 pandemic. We do not have any indication how far these escalations will go or for how long. Holding pricing (acceptance periods) of 60+ calendar days are having a detrimental financial impact to the contractors. The acceptance period on this solicitation is 120 calendar days. There is simply no way to predict escalation costs for this period of time in this current market climate. Would the government consider lowering the acceptance period to 60 days and requesting extensions or revised pricing should there be a need to delay the award past 60 days?

RESPONSE: Amendment 0003 has revised the language on the SF 1442 to reflect 90 calendar days. Please reference the confirmed copy of the solicitation.

72. Due to the current volatile escalation costs, we request FAR Clauses 16.203 and 52-216 be included in the contract clauses for Economic Price Adjustments since the contract period extends 780 calendar days and some materials may not be procured within 60 days of contract award.

RESPONSE: At this time, the Government is not able to accommodate this request.

73. Sheet S000 - Section 310100-BUILDING EARTHWORK Notes - Note 3 states a geotechnical engineer shall verify the allowable bearing capacity of the soil prior to casting footings. Is the geotechnical engineer provided by others or to secured and paid for by the Contractor?

RESPONSE: By others.

74. Sheet S000 - Is earthforming of foundations acceptable?

RESPONSE: Yes

75. Sheet S000 - Section 316316-AUGER CAST PILES Notes - Note 4.B. state a geotechnical engineer and special inspector shall observe the pile load tests. Is the geotechnical engineer provided by others or to secured and paid for by the Contractor?

RESPONSE: By others.

76. Sheet S000 - Section 033300-CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE Notes - Notes 14 and 15 state "or approved equal". Can this be changed to "or equal"?

RESPONSE: No, it may not be changed.

77. Sheet S001 - Section UNIT MASONRY Notes - Notes 15 and 16 state "or approved equal". Can this be changed to "or equal"?

RESPONSE: No, it may not be changed.

78. Sheet DE100 - Please confirm no costs charged by Mississippi Power are to be carried by the Contractor. If it is, request an allowance be provided for this cost as it is our experience that the private utility companies do not provide pricing during the bidding process and will wait until the contract is awarded to price. Additionally, no contact person has been provided with MPC to coordinate with.

RESPONSE: All costs for all utilities are to be carried by the contractor until the government accepts substantial completion.

79. Section 02 80 00, para. 1.3.A. - Is the Asbestos Abatement Project Designer procured and paid for by others or is this to be included by the Contractor?

RESPONSE: See Section 2.1 A. General – of the Asbestos Abatement Specifications. Air monitoring services has been contracted directly by the owner. However, the Contractor is responsible for compliance with the project design and coordination with owner’s air monitoring firm as specified in the Asbestos Abatement Specifications. Contractor is responsible for compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1101 for personal air monitoring. See section 1.4 Submittals. B. Post-job Submittals.

80. Site Visit on 5/10/2021 - In walking the site it appears the ground is littered with transite and roofing material. How is this material to be tested? As it was raining heavily and the site was covered with water during the visit, it was not possible to conduct any type of investigation.

RESPONSE: Exterior debris fields of suspect transite and roofing materials are to be assumed to be ACM and removed intact by hand using wet methods and disposed in accordance with the project design. Exterior debris field removal activities will include visual clearance by owner’s air monitoring firm, and will not require additional air clearance requirements.

81. Section 02 80 00 Facility Remediation and Exhibits - Please confirm the quantities for asbestos containing materials given in the specifications in para. 3.2.B. Table of ACM to be Abated: are to be used in calculating the scope and determining the pricing of the hazardous material abatement. If additional materials are discovered after award, will these be considered “unknown conditions” and result in a contract modification?

RESPONSE: The proposal should be based on the quantities in para 3.2.B Table of ACM. Please see H.28 NOTIFICATION OF DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS regarding discovery of additional materials after award.

82. Section 02 80 00 Facility Remediation and Exhibits - Para. 3.2.B Table of ACM to be Abated shows Pipe Insulation "Scattered throughout 1st Floor". Para. 3.2.C. states Pipe Insulation "...present in the 1st floor hallway area..." Please clarify.

RESPONSE: Per the “Hazardous Materials Survey Report” the identified ACM pipe insulation in present in the 1st floor hallway of the Main Building is significantly damaged resulting in a debris field of asbestos-containing debris throughout the hallway/corridor. Contractor is to construct and maintain a negative pressure enclosure sufficient to contain these materials until these materials are removed and final clearance is achieved.

83. Is it acceptable for the Project Manager to be part time or reside at the Contractor's home office or other local project?

RESPONSE: See Specification Section 01 45 10. The Project Manager must be dedicated to the project at all times.

The required personnel are required to be o

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

1605AE-21-R-00014

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

04/29/2021

PAGE OF PAGES

1 85 IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE JCAS 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

US Department of Labor Job Corps Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW N-4643 Washington DC 20210

US Department of Labor Job Corps Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW N-4643 Washington DC 20210

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME

Monica Gloster

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

202-693-3550

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

Project Title: Construction project for the Redevelopment Project at Gulfport Job Corps Center Gulfport, Mississippi

The work involves the construction of approximately 90,000 gross square feet of six new buildings including administration/ education, dining, vocation shops, recreation, facilities maintenance, and a chiller plant on an area of five acres. The full scope of the required services is outlined in Section J.7 Drawings and Specifications.

- The NAISC Code 236220

- The estimated Construction Cost is more than $10.0 Million

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 780 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See FAR 52.211-10 ).

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1400 (hour) local time 06/01/2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

AMOUNTS

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – FORM

A.1 STANDARD FORM 1442

SECTION B – PRICING

B.1 PRICING

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

B.4 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

B.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

B.6 RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

B.7 MODIFICATION PRICING – FIELD OFFICE OVERHEAD COMPUTATION

B.8 DELIVERABLE – RELEASABLE COPIES – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - PACKING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE OF LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.5 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

F.3 FAR 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

F.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.6 SCHEDULES

F.7 EXCUSABLE DELAYS

F.8 DELIVERABLES/SUBMITTALS

F.9 PROJECT EXECUTION SCHEDULE

F.10 DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS

F.11 SUSPENSION OF WORK - NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

F.12 NOTICES TO PROCEED (NTP)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 DOLAR 2952.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (MAY 2004)

G.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

G.3 PROJECT MEETINGS

G.4 OPERATIONS, STORAGE AREAS AND SECURITY

G.5 PROJECT SAFETY

G.6 DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

G.7 DETAILED ESTIMATE FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

G.8 MONTHLY PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS (Application for Payment)

G.9 METHOD OF PAYMENT

G.10 CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS

G.11 INVOICE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

G.12 TEST RESULTS

G.13 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

G.14 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

G.15 REFERENCED STANDARDS

G.16 FURNISHING INFORMATION AND RECORDS

G.17 DOL 2018-03 RECORDS MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (AUGUST 2018)

G.18 DOL 2018-02 DOL MANDATORY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

(AUGUST 2018)

G.19 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

H.2 PROPOSAL PREPARATION COST

H.3 SUBCONTRACTING RESPONSIBILITIES

H.4 GENERAL DECISION NUMBER

H.5 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

H.6 NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGES

H.7 CONTRACT NUMBER IDENTIFICATION

H.8 SUBMISSION OF CORRESPONDENCE

H.9 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS

H.10 INSURANCE

H.11 BOND REQUIREMENTS

H.12 SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION

H.13 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

H.14 DOCUMENTS - OWNERSHIP AND USE

H.15 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

H.16 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

H.17 INITIATION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

H.18 PERMITS

H.19 OVERTIME WORK

H.20 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

H.21 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

H.22 ASSIGNMENT

H.23 REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS

H.24 OTHER SERVICES NOT TO RELIEVE CONTRACTOR

H.25 OTHER CONTRACTORS

H.26 ERRONEOUS REPRESENTATIONS

H.27 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

H.28 NOTIFICATION OF DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

H.29 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

H.30 PRESERVATION OF REFERENCE POINTS AND BENCHMARKS

H.31 ORGANIZATION OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

H.32 SPECIAL UTILITY PROVISION

H.33 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR

H.34 ORGANIZATION AND DIRECTION OF THE WORK

H.35 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

H.36 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

H.37 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES

H.38 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES

H.39 INSTALLATION RULES AND REGULATIONS/CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

H.40 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

H.41 IMPORTED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL

H.42 HAZARDOUS OCCUPATION ORDERS

H.43 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Gulfport Job Corps Center – Redevelopment Project

H.44 RESTRICTION ON USE OF DOL FUNDS FOR LOBBYING

H.45 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

H.46 DEFINITIONS

H.47 CONFERENCES

H.48 MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS

H.49 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT

H.50 TRAFFICKING PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN CERTIFICATION

H.51 REPORTING ACCIDENTS

H.52 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

H.53 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

H.54 KEY PERSONNEL

H.55 DOL 2020-01 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL TELEWORK (JANUARY 2020)

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 FAR 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENT (JAN

2021)

I.3 FAR 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

UNDER TRADE AGREEMENT (MAY 2014)

I.4 FAR 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (APR 1984)

I.5 FAR 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

I.6 FAR 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

I.7 FAR 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-

DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008)

Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 WAGE DETERMINATION LINK

J.2 RESERVED

J.3 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

J.4 STANDARD FORM 1413 – STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

J.5 CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) CHECKLIST

J.6 SCHEDULE OF VALUES (SOV) CHECKLIST

J.7 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

J.8 PRE-PROPOSAL…