RFP 1605JE-22-R-00023 Amendment-0002 Bamberg.pdf

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1605JE-22-R-00023

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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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Washington DC 20210

JCAS

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

08/31/20220002

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/04/2022

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

The purpose of this amendment to Solicitation 1605JE-22-R-00023 for the Operation of the

Bamberg Job Corps Center with Outreach and Admissions and Career Transition Services is to:

1) Post answers to additional questions that were received timely IAW the instructions of the solicitation; however, they were omitted from Amendment 0001.

2) The additional Questions and Answers in response to the Bamberg Job Corps Center RFP are hereby attached and incorporated into the solicitation. Please note that the date and time for receipt of proposals has not been extended.

3) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

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

Hameena L. Heard

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

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: 404-302-5329 HEARD.HAMEENA.L@DOL.GOV

RFP 1630JE-22-R-00023 Bamberg Questions for Clarification (JCAS)

Page Number Soliciation Section (when cited by contractor) Question(s) Answer(s)

37 H.6

Will updated SCA Wage Determinations issued during the contract period of performance allow for the operator to submit a request for equitable adjustment?

Yes, Wage Determinations are incorporated into the contract at the time of the exercising of the option year and the operator will be able to submit a request for equitable adjustment if the proposed salary requires an adjustment.

63 Attachment J-8 Please confirm that attachment J-8 is not required to be submitted as the information would not be determinable at the time of the proposal.

The J-8 submission is required at the time of the receipt of proposals.

83 L.7

The RFP states “When listing a Service Contract Act covered position, offerors shall specify in Column E, the position as it appears in the SCA Wage Determination.”

Several customary positions on Job Corps Centers do not have a corresponding position name or similar work description listed in the SCA Wage Determination. Please advise.

If a contractor believes that a position is covered by the SCA but is not found within the WD, the contractor may request a conformance in accordance with the directions locted at:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/Tab15.pdf

Questions for Clarification (OJC)

Page Number Soliciation Section (when cited by contractor) Question(s)

Answer(s)

12 C.2 Please confirm that the assigned workforce area is the entire State of South Carolina, SCRZ00.

Youth screened for the Bamberg Job Corps Center shall come from workforce development areas in the state of South Carolina. They are: Catawba, Greenville, Lowcountry, Lower Savannah, Midlands, Pee Dee, Santee Lynches, Trident, Upper Savannah, Upstate, Waccamaw and WorkLink. These 12 workforce development areas are all in the state of South Carolina, Recruitment Zone: SCRZ00.

13 C.2 The Bamberg current CTT-10 report lists a 30-slot Culinary trade but the RFP does not. Please confirm that the RFP is correct.

The Culinary Arts Program will close prior to new contract transition.

n/a C.2 Please confirm if the Bamberg center is currently accredited by a regional accrediting body.

The Bamberg Job Corps Center is not accredited by a regional accrediting body.

n/a C.2 Please confirm if the Bamberg center is state approved as a driver education school.

Yes

63 Attachment J-9 Please confirm the 2020 Facility Survey included with the RFP is the most recent available.

The Bamberg Job Corps Center Program Year 2019 Facility Survey Report (Volumes I & II) dated June 2020 is the most recent facility survey report available for this center.

63 Attachment J-9 Facility Survey Please confirm if the center camera and video monitoring systems are fully functional.

The Center's camera and video monitoring systems are fully functional.

63 Attachment J-9, p. 16-17

Please provide updated status of the student dormitories. The facility survey reports serious issues such as damaged bedroom walls and ceiling, deteriorated floors, non-operable windows, mildew, deterioration of exterior and interior building components, leaking roof, deteriorated doors, etc.

Memorial Dorm has had major work since the last facility survey. Dorm rooms have been repaired, repainted, floors repaired (not replaced) and new furniture and mattresses have been purchased. The common areas have been remodeled and new furniture is in place. Repairs have been made to the outside of the building, with new paint. Carbon Monoxide dectectors were installed in Jenkins Dorm. The Center has requested supplemental funding to have Carbon Monoxide dectors installed in Jerry Brown and Memorial Dorm.

Questions for Clarification (OJC)

63 Attachment J-9, p.19

Please provide the current status of the Cafeteria Building. The Facility Survey reports serious issues such as malfunctioning equipment, a deteriorated electrical distribution system, and code violations related to the security egress in the kitchen and restrooms.

All previously deteriorated electrical panels have been relaced. The kitchen grease hood was replaced.

Attachment J-9 Volume 1 p 26

Please provide updated information regarding the status of engagement with the State Historic Preservation Officer and center buildings potentially impacted.

There has not been any subsequent engagement.

Volume 1 p.27-28

Please confirm if the six (6) Life Safety issues identified on pages 27- 28 of Volume 1 have been corrected. If not, does the government plan to correct the issues prior to contract award?

The six life safety issues identified in the Program Year 2019 Facility Survey dated June 2020, Volume 1, pages 27-28 have been corrected.

63 Attachment J-9 p. 34-35 Please provide the current status of National Projects 3499 and 3500.

The recommended National Projects 3499 and 3500 were not funded.

Attachment J-9 Facility

Volume 1 page 16

Considering the condition of Memorial Dormitory Building 7 (e.g., poor with damaged bedroom walls and ceiling, deteriorated floors, old furniture, non-operable windows and mildew in common toilet/showers…) Please confirm if this building currently houses students.

Memorial Dorm has had major work since the last facility survey. Dorm rooms have been repaired, repainted, floors repaired (not replaced) and new furniture and mattresses have been purchased. The common areas have been remodeled and new furniture is in place. Repairs have been made to the outside of the building, with new paint. The Memorial Dormitory currently houses students.

Volume 2 Deficiency 82339

Please clarify if a fence has been installed around the GSA parking lot yet?

No

Deficiency 100210, 100211 and 100228

Please clarify if the issues regarding the low hanging power lines have been corrected.

The utility company has raised the power lines. The City of Bamberg has plans to put all overhead electrical lines underground.

Deficiency 100214

Please clarify if the issue regarding the surveillance system has been corrected. If so, which option has been applied as there were several different options recommended?

The Center's camera and video monitoring systems are fully functional.

n/a n/a Is the Bamberg center on a bus route? No