191BWC20R0006 Amendment 0003.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:

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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.

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A0003

IBWC

Carmella L. Speer

The purpose of amendment A0003 is to:

1. Provide Responses to RFIs.

2. Advise all prospective offerors, copies of drawings and plans will not be provided on Beta.SAM. All offerers must sign and return the attached Non-Disclosure Form. Documents will be emailed to the individual offerer.

See attachments for further details.

International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)

USIBWC - ACQUISITIONS DIV

4191 NORTH MESA ST

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

POC: Carmella Speer SpeerC@state.gov

20204361032

191BWC20R0006

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08/06/2020

07/17/2020

191BWC20R0006 Physical Security Upgrades – Amistad Dam

1. Will the Superintendent, SHHO and CQCM be required to be a single duty role or will they be able to share responsibilities.

a. If they can share responsibilities can you explain who can share what roles. The Installation QC Manager shall have no other duties and the Superintendent can share the responsibilities of superintendent and safety.

2. Is a bid bond required? A bid bond was not requested against this solicitation

a. If a bid bond is required what are the requirements? N/A

3. Can you share the sign in sheet from the site visit? See attached sign in sheets from both site visits

4. Per F.02 of the RFP, 180 days is given for the period of performance but per Section L of the RFP the period of performance is described as 108 days for design and 120 days for construction.

a. Can you please clarify the period of performance?

Performance is a total of 180 days.

5. Can you provide current as-built drawings of each facility and a site plan that labels the facilities? We have some as-built drawings available. However, copies of the as-built drawings, pictures, layouts, etc. will not be posted on Beta.SAM (FBO). All prospective offerors desiring copies of these items must sign and return the attached Non-Disclosure Form. These documents are considered Sensitive in nature and cannot be shared or freely distributed.

6. Could you provide pictures of all the doors that will require card access? Facility pictures will not be posted on Beta.SAM (FBO). All prospective offerors desiring copies of these items must sign and return the attached Non-Disclosure Form. These documents are considered Sensitive in nature and cannot be shared or freely distributed.

7. Are we to provide a stand-alone system or does it tie into another existing system? As described int the PWS/SOW, the new components will tie into the existing system.

8. Where will the head end equipment be required to be installed. Tied into the main control room in the security building (PSO Building).

9. How many server rooms will need upgrade and what are their existing conditions? Two. One is located at the power plant and the other is located at the administrative building.

other server rooms are in good condition.

10. Are the existing server rooms currently backed up by emergency generators? No

a. If so, can you provide their make/model/size and current load? N/A

11. Can you provide the following of the existing High Mast Light Pole to be repaired?

a. Pictures: Facility pictures will not be posted on Beta.SAM (FBO). All prospective offerors desiring copies of these items must sign and return the attached Non- Disclosure Form. These documents are considered Sensitive in nature and cannot be shared or freely distributed.

b. Make/Model of Pole and Fixtures Holophane high mast light 60’ HMLED 11 BOM

c. Supply Voltage 120/240v

d. Power source and location The Power comes from the O&M

Shop which is North of the High Mast.

12. Can you provide specification requirements or example product data of 4k Lift Gates? See link for example.

https://www.autogate.com/vertical-pivot-gates/

13. Are the power plant access control gate and the dam ramp gate, that are to receive new vehicle safety loops, existing?

The safety loops are not existing.

14. What is the existing finish where the vehicle safety loops are to be installed, dirt, concrete, asphalt, etc.?

Both existing finishes are asphalt.

15. For installation of the new single mode fiber optic cabling, can you provide the following:

a. Location of main fiber line tie-ins. Included in facility pictures. Must sign and return a Non-Disclosure Form to receive.

b. Type of tie-in to the main fiber line for each new single mode cable, splice in manhole, splice in building, existing switch port, etc. Existing switch port.

16. For the new security bars and grating, can you provide quantities, pictures and dimensions of the windows and doors that they are to be installed on? Included in facility pictures. Must sign and return a Non-Disclosure Form to receive.

17. The RFP Attachment 1 Final SOW IV. Administrative Tasks states, “The Contractor shall install all recommended https://www.autogate.com/vertical-pivot-gates/ improvements in accordance with this Statement of Work (SOW)). This SOW includes a conceptual design that will be available after the Contractor has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement”. Can you provide the non-disclosure agreement so we can obtain the conceptual design? Conceptual Design will not be posted on Beta.SAM (FBO). All prospective offerors desiring copies of these items must sign and return the attached Non-Disclosure Form. These documents are considered Sensitive in nature and cannot be shared or freely distributed..

18. Part VIII.B.1 to VIII.B.3:

a. Devices are noted as “replace/upgrade” it is anticipated that the equipment listed is to be removed and replaced with new. Can you confirm? That is correct. All old components that are designated to be replaced will be removed and given to the USIBWC Security Office to be turned in to the agency’s Asset Management Office.

Contractor will not dispose of old components.

19. Part VIII.B.10:

a. Where are the new Video Intercom pedestals at the lift gates and where are they to be controlled from?

Locations are included in facility pictures. Must sign and return a Non-Disclosure Form to receive. They will be controlled from the security building.

b. Is there a central control console? No

c. Will any of the equipment related to the new pedestals and controls need to be replaced? Pedestals are not installed.

20. Part VIII.B.16:

a. Where are the new lift gates to be controlled and monitored from? Security Building

21. Part VIII.B.18:

a. This indicates new single mode fiber to be installed to multiple locations.

• How man strands per run are to be required? We currently have 48 strands.

• Will spare conduits be required with the runs? Yes

• Where does the fiber originate? The fiber originates from the power plant.

• What does the fiber terminate? The fiber terminates at the administrative building.

• Will new equipment (i.e. fiber patch panel or fiber switch) be required? Yes

b. Paragraph “e” indicates fiber optic connections to various locations. Please provide location and quantity of connections required. From the power plant to the main entrance of the dam. (Connections Unknown)

22. Part VIII.B.19:

a. Will power and control be required at the pedestrian gate. If control is required where is the control location. Will additional CCTV cameras be required?

Power is not required for the pedestrian gate.

23. Part VIII.B.22:

a. Is the 50’ high last pole to remain and be reused, or is it need of replacement? The high mast pole will remain.

b. Is the fixture rack lift powered? Is it to remain and be reused? Yes, to both questions

c. Is the existing electrical feeder and panelboard at the pole to remain or is it in need of replacement? They might need to be replaced.

24. Part VIII.B.23:

a. It is assumed that the bollards are not lighted. Can you confirm? That is correct.

25. Part VIII.B.25:

a. Are the three new statute signs to be illuminated? No

26. New PTZ and fixed CCTV cameras:

a. Are they to be powered by ethernet or 120 volts?

Ethernet

b. Are the exterior cameras to have night vision or low light capabilities? Night vision

c. Are the CCTV cameras to record in color or HD? HD

d. What is the level of physical security required for the exterior CCTV cameras? Standard arm bracket with dome covering.

e. Are CCTV cameras to be capable of being fed with optical fiber cable? The fiber is run through a switch that converts to ethernet cable which is fed to the CCTV cameras.

27. Is a new CCTV head end equipment required to support the additional cameras? Yes

28. Is a new security system head end required to replace the existing? Yes

29. Is a UPS required, if so, what is the anticipated run time required? Yes, 45 minutes

30. Does the Wireless CCTV system comply with current cybersecurity requirements that we are seeing on other Federal projects? Yes

31. Does IBWC have a preferred vendor for security equipment? No, However, as explained in the PWS/SOW, CCURE 9000 is the current security management system and we will continue to use CCURE 9000.

32. SOW, V. J.: Contractor shall ensure that a migratory bird survey is conducted in this area. Is it the Government's intent for the security contractor to conduct a migratory bird survey for this contract? Yes, the contractor should hire a field monitor (biologist) to perform the survey (IAW the MBTA guidelines).

33. 191BWC20R0006, M.01, f: Offers shall not exceed 20 pages (10 double sided). Will title page, table of contents, appendices, and attachments (e.g., data sheets and company certifications) count towards the 20-page limit? The 20-page limit includes everything (title page, table of contents, etc.)

34. 191BWC20R0006, M.01, f and g: Offers shall not exceed 20 pages (10 double sided)… each proposals [sic] must be submitted in two (2) parts: technical and price. Is the page limit for each part (technical and price) 20 pages each, or is it a 20-page limit for both parts combined? 20-page limit per part. Technical Volume – No more than 20 pages, Price Volume – No more than 20 pages.

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INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY & WATER COMMISSION

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1. I hereby consent to the terms in this Agreement in consideration of my being granted conditional access to certain United States (US) Government data or material containing Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information.

2. I represent:

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3. As used in this Agreement, SBU information is:

a. Any information, the loss, misuse, unauthorized access to, or unauthorized disclosure or modification of which could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs including information covered by 18 USC §§1905 and 1906.

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4. I am being granted conditional access contingent upon my execution of this Agreement for the sole purpose performing work under this Contract. This approval will permit me conditional access to certain information, including, but not limited to, documents, memoranda, reports, and/or to attend meetings in which such information is discussed or otherwise made available to me. This Agreement will not allow me access to materials which the USIBWC has predetermined, in its sole discretion, is inappropriate for disclosure pursuant to this Agreement. This may include SBU information provided to the US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) by other agencies of the US Government.

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Physical Security Upgrades - Amistad Dam 191BWC20R0006

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IBWC Form 358(ESD) Updated 4/14/2017 Page 2 of 3 www.ibwc.gov the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within three (3) calendar days of data release.

b. Contractors are required to keep a list of all companies/individuals to whom data has been released.

c. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that subcontractors and suppliers/vendors properly maintain and destroy SBU data.

d. The technical requirements of this Contract (Specification 00.73.73, Statement of Work (SOW)

00.73.73.01, or SOW Section 1, as appropriate,) provides additional guidance and requirements on the use of SBU data in the completion of this project.

7. Data (drawings, specifications, notes, reports, etc.) created by my company, our subcontractors, suppliers, or vendors may be or may become classified as SBU. I shall ensure that data is properly classified, marked, and stored. If I am unsure if data should be classified as SBU, I will contact the CO or COR. Their decision shall be final.

8. Unless expressly authorized by the USIBWC, I will not use any SBU information for any commercial or other purpose other than that for which access to such information is provided under this Contract.

9. I will submit to the USIBWC for security review, prior to any submission for publication, any book, article, column, or other written work for general publication that is based upon any knowledge I obtained during the course of my work on this Contract in order for the USIBWC to ensure that no SBU information is disclosed.

10. I hereby assign to the US Government all royalties, remunerations, and emoluments that have resulted, will result, or may result from any disclosure, publication, or revelation of SBU information not consistent with the terms of this Agreement.

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12. If I violate the terms and conditions of this Agreement, such violation may result in the cancellation of my conditional access to SBU information which may result in my company's being found unqualified for submitting an offer/bid or even termination of this Contract. Cancellation may also serve as a basis for denying me conditional access to USIBWC SBU information in the future.

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15. Prime Contractor Only: Upon written release from this Agreement, I shall certify to the CO within seven (7) calendar days that all data marked SBU, whether provided by USIBWC or created under this Contract, has been destroyed in a manner to preclude recognition or reconstruction by myself and all subcontractors and suppliers/vendors to whom the data was issued.

a. If the Prime Contractor or one of their subcontractors/suppliers/vendors is required to keep copies of SBU data due to state rules/regulations or due to one of the technical requirements of the Contract (i.e., building code, regulation, etc.), then permission to keep the data shall be requested in writing from the CO. The request shall state what information will be kept, the justification for keeping the data, and the method of data storage that will be applied to ensure requirements of this Agreement are not violated.

b. The Prime Contract or any of their subcontractors, suppliers, or vendors may provide SBU that must be retained as records to USIBWC for storage. Such data will be included with the record construction files and stored permanently. A cover letter shall be applied to the data noting the company responsible for the data and the reason for the storage of the data. Please note that the SBU classification may not prevent data stored in US Government records from disclosure via Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

16. Each provision of this Agreement is severable. If a court should find any provision of this Agreement to be unenforceable, all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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