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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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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: Design/Build Center Redevelopment at the Arecibo Job Corps Center at the

Garrochales, Puerto Rico

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

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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 .

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1605AE-21-R-00015

Arecibo Job Corps Center – Center Redevelopment

Amendment 0001

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

1. Include responses to questions pertaining to Solicitation No. 1605AE-21-R-00015 and the site visit held on May 11, 2021 in the body of Amendment 0001.

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

3. 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.

Questions/Clarifications and Responses

Solicitation No. 1605AE-21-R-00015 Center Redevelopment at the Arecibo Job Corps Center

Questions and Responses:

1. Will there be a pre-bid conference?

RESPONSE: The Pre-Proposal Conference was held on May 11, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT.

2. Is there a wage schedule for this project?

RESPONSE: Yes, there is a link to the wage decision in Section J.1 of the solicitation. The General Decision Number is PR20210001.

3. Is this prevailing wage?

RESPONSE: Yes, there is a link to the wage decision in Section J.1 of the solicitation. The General Decision Number is PR20210001.

4. Are there LBE, minority, or small business goals on this project?

RESPONSE: Yes, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses IAW Section L, Subsection L.12.2.1.5 of the solicitation. Nonetheless, as this requirement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside, this Section will not be applicable.

5. We request coordination for a second site visit; we were unable to inspect several of the buildings set to be demolished since they were locked and unable to be accessed during the recent pre-bid site visit. Bid documentation does not include photographs of mentioned buildings.

RESPONSE: Unfortunately, the Government is unable to accommodate another site visit.

6. We respectfully request a 3 week extension for submission of additional inquiries. Bid documentation provided is quite extensive, technical in nature and requires in depth detailed review by several specialized professionals to responsibly assess against existing site conditions. A couple days post site visit, unfortunately, does not provide adequate time for this to be performed.

RESPONSE: Unfortunately, the Government is unable to extend the date when proposals are due.

7. We respectfully request bid due date be extended 45-60 days after Responses to Inquiries have been received.

Unfortunately, 3 weeks or 15 working days, does not allow enough time for a conscientious, albeit preliminary, High Performance and Sustainable Buildings compliant design to be produced; followed by a responsible, heavily market and supplier-dependent cost analysis be procured.

RESPONSE: Unfortunately, the Government is unable to extend the date when proposals are due.

8. We have been unable to locate any Environmental-related permitting. Please clarify if Environmental Compliance Studies and Permitting, required prior to construction permit procurement, shall be included in the scope of this proposal.

RESPONSE: Environmental permits have not been obtained. All Environmental related permits required by local and Puerto Rico requirements are to be procured by the contractor.

9. Bid documentation includes Attachment J.5 Job Corps Proposal Template in excel format. Please clarify if Proponent may revise mentioned template to conform with our company’s unit pricing methods, or must hourly labor format be maintained.

RESPONSE: Hourly format must be maintained. Template must be used in the format provided. See question #10 for additional clarifications.

10. Additionally please clarify if breakdown items / activities may be eliminated / added according to our evaluations and design. For example, Division 8 – Doors and Windows is deemed “Section Not Used” in proposal template provided. Our design and pricing for new construction structures would include all openings. Division 32 includes only Landscaping (three types of palms & trees). Our preliminary assessment, congruent with masterplan drawings, reflects site improvements such as new asphalt, sidewalks, curbs & gutters, amongst others.

RESPONSE: The template is provided as a guide to ensure consistency in the format of offers. Items should not be eliminated. If a Division or line item within a Division does not apply identify as N/A. Contractors may add tasks to applicable Divisions as necessary. Reference instructions to Offerors on the bottom of the template form summery sheet.

11. We respectfully ask if Proposals can be extended 3 weeks due to the magnitude of the project.

RESPONSE: Unfortunately, the Government is unable to extend the date when proposals are due.

12. Does the project require to have a licensed landscape architect as part of the A/E team?

RESPONSE: Yes.

13. Is a commercial kitchen/ food preparation consultant required for this project?

RESPONSE: No.

14. Are all roofs required to be pitched? If so, will water harvesting be part of the sustainable aspects of the project?

RESPONSE: Roof types are at the designer’s discretion in accordance with JCH-814. Where practical, water harvesting shall be considered. Reference the Sustainable Design and Building Requirement portion in Section C of the solicitation.

15. Will the existing cafeteria remain as is or will it be remodeled?

RESPONSE: The existing cafeteria building will be modified to accommodate the addition and renovations identified in Section C of the solicitation.

16. Is the Master Plan a suggestion or a scheme to be followed strictly?

RESPONSE: The Master Plan is provided to be used as the basis of design only.

17. Is it possible to make the road in front of the dormitories slightly wider?

RESPONSE: No.

18. Is it possible to have CAD Drawings?

RESPONSE: CADD drawings are not available.

19. Will DOL provide a final list of new furniture and equipment that needs to be supplied by contractor?

RESPONSE: No. All new furniture and training equipment not identified in Section C of the solicitation will be provided by others.

20. What is the voltage served to the project by PR Electric Power Authority?

RESPONSE: The existing primary service is 4.16kV, 3-Phase, 4-wire service.

21. Since PREPA does not serve new loads at 4.16 KV primary voltages, can this project be served at any other voltage in this area served by PREPA?

RESPONSE: Yes

22. How is the existing facility metered now by PREPA?

RESPONSE: There are several meters on the facility. Reference the Solar Farm Feasibility Study information for locations and meter types.

23. Can the new PV System can be centralized in one location to comply with the facility 30% of the KW HR consumption savings?

RESPONSE: Yes. Reference the Solar Farm Feasibility Study for recommendations.

24. Are there any other existing engine generator sets serving the facilities in addition to the 80 KW generator set mentioned?

RESPONSE: Yes. There is a 230V generator servicing the cafeteria.

25. Can existing drawings be re-used?

RESPONSE: There are no existing drawing.

26. Are existing drawings available in AutoCad?

RESPONSE: CADD drawings are not available.

27. Will cafeteria use gas for cooking or will all equipment use electricity?

RESPONSE: The kitchen currently has propane service and is not be required to be upgraded. Refer to Section C of the solicitation for work required in the Cafeteria Building.

28. Are solar water heaters needed?

RESPONSE: The use of solar hot water heaters shall be evaluated by the Contractor during design. Reference the Sustainable Design and Building Requirement portion in Section C of the solicitation.

29. Do existing buildings to remain or be renovated need to be evaluated for Puerto Rico Building Code for wind & earthquake loads?

RESPONSE: Only buildings identified within the solicitation are required to be evaluated.

30. Does existing septic disposal system (underground injection) have a permit?

RESPONSE: Yes. Permits will be made available to the awarded contractor.

31. Is there any work required outside premises besides water line?

RESPONSE: No.

32. Are water pressure/flow tests available?

RESPONSE: No. Water pressure testing is part of the contract and shall be performed by the Contractor.

33. Any existing leaching fields? Size, location?

RESPONSE: There are no existing leaching fields within the limits of construction.

34. Cable TV?

RESPONSE: Yes, Cable TV infrastructure will be required to be installed by the Contractor. Reference Section C of the Solicitation.

35. PREPA service voltage & connection point? PREPA normally requires connection to 13.2 KV line.

RESPONSE: Based on available records, PREPA service & voltage connection point are just inside the entrance gate

36. Buildings with A/C?

RESPONSE: HVAC shall be provided in all new buildings. Renovated buildings and building additions shall have new HVAC systems or existing systems modified as required. Vocational Trades building(s) shall have HVAC in classrooms and instructor offices only, training bays shall be provided with ventilation and exhaust. Refer to Section C of the solicitation and JCH-814.

37. Electrical load of existing housing buildings (dormitories) available?

RESPONSE: Reference all available load data in the Solar Farm Feasibility Study.

38. Is a Leaching field necessary for the septic tanks?

RESPONSE: Leaching fields will be at the designer’s discretion. At present all sanitary sewer is drained to septic tanks and emptied on a regular basis.

39. The Fire Risers in the Master plan drawing show FR for building from 438 SF and above. Are these connections for hoses or sprinkler heads. Some FR are not necessary due to the building size.

RESPONSE: Design must comply with national and local codes and regulations.

40. Are the site drawing provided by Singhofen & Associates are in the construction state for Potable water sheet C-110 & C- 111, Sanitary water sheet C-112, Fire Protection sheet C-113?

RESPONSE: No. They are to be used for reference only.

41. Is A/C needed for any structures? There is no specific building list that requires A/C.

RESPONSE: HVAC shall be provided in all new buildings. Renovated buildings and building additions shall have new HVAC systems or existing systems modified as required. Vocational Trades building(s) shall have HVAC in classrooms and instructor offices only, training bays shall be provided with ventilation and exhaust. Refer to Section C of the solicitation and JCH-814.

42. Any necessary code assessment for a particular building?

RESPONSE: Only buildings identified within the solicitation are required to be evaluated.

43. Is propane gas needed for the kitchen building?

RESPONSE: No. The kitchen currently has propane service and is not be required to be upgraded. Refer to Section C of the solicitation for work required in the Cafeteria Building.

44. Are solar water heaters required for dormitory or any building?

RESPONSE: Dormitories are not part of this scope. Solar water heaters shall be evaluated for use in buildings requiring new water heaters. Reference the Sustainable Design and Building Requirement portion in Section C of the solicitation.

45. Does the Domestic water cistern needs any modifications?

RESPONSE: No.

46. Does the Fire protection water cistern needs any modifications?

RESPONSE: No.

47. Is there an office area with A/C for the welding shop?

RESPONSE: Vocational Trades building(s) shall have HVAC in classrooms and instructor offices only, training bays shall be provided with ventilation and exhaust. Refer to Section C of the solicitation and JCH-814.

48. Is there any irrigation water system?

RESPONSE: No.

49. Will a new perimeter fence be required?

RESPONSE: No.

50. Can DOL provide as-built drawings of all buildings to be demolish?

RESPONSE: As-built drawings are not available.

51. Please clarify if temporary connection to utilities will be provided by DOL for the use of contractor during construction.

RESPONSE: The contractor is responsible for connection and payment of temporary utility services, see FAR 52.236- 14 Availability and Use of Utility Services incorporated into the contract by reference. Solicitation section H.38 Availability of Utility Services has been revised.

52. Does this project requires Construction Taxes (Arbitrios Munnicipales) to be paid.

RESPONSE: Yes. The contractor will be required to pay for all state and local taxes.

53. Will the local road that connects to State Road P.R. 682 be repaved completely after construction or only damaged areas?

RESPONSE: For proposal purposes the only repaving required is for the new water line trench, and any damaged roadway areas due to contractor’s operations.

54. Can DOL provide an allowance for rock excavation?

RESPONSE: No. Bidder is to review the provided geotechnical reports and calculate the amount of rock to be removed and included in their pricing.

55. We would like to request more time for the questions and clarification pertaining to this Request for Proposal. Also we would like to schedule a visit with another part of our team for early next week.

RESPONSE: Unfortunately, the Government is unable to conduct another site visit or extend the date when proposals are due.

56. Please indicate if the property is owned by the Federal Government or by a private entity. RESPONSE: This is a leased facility.

57. Please indicate if the period to ask questions may be extended until June 1st in order to be able to carefully study the SOW as the pre-proposal site visit took place on May 11th.

RESPONSE: Unfortunately, the Government is unable to conduct another site visit or extend the date when proposals are due.

58. Please indicate if the proposal due date may be extended to August 01.

RESPONSE: Unfortunately, the Government is unable to conduct another site visit or extend the date when proposals are due.

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