221029 PCS Warehouse- ADDENDUM #1.pdf

Florida Army National Guard Construction & Facility Management Office

ISSUED ADDENDUM

Rev. 11/2018

Date May 3, 2024

ADDENDUM Number 1

Project Number and Name 221029 PCS Warehouse/Satellite Coolers & Freezers

Invitation to Bid Date March 26, 2024

Number of Attachments 4

Bid Opening Date and Time May 23,2024 @ 2:00 p.m.

From: Department of Military Affairs, CFMO Contracting Office

This addendum and the listed attachments forms a part of the contract documents and modifies the original bidding documents. Acknowledgement of this addendum in the Bid Proposal form is required.

Concerns with this addendum should be addressed to:

ng.fl.flarng.list.cfmo-contracting@army.mil

Answers to Questions (Q) / Clarifications (C) / Modifications (M)

M. To all Bidders submitting proposals for the captioned project: This amendment is hereby made part of the contract documents to the same extent as if it were originally included in the original documents.

DRAWINGS

1. Sheet A101; PCS Warehouse Floor Plan.

A. Add the following note: “Repair any exposed damage, clean, prepare and repaint exposed areas of masonry wall areas that were concealed by the existing cooler and freezers after installation of the new cooler and freezers.”

Q1. According to sheet D101, we are to remove the existing cooler and freezers at the PCS Warehouse. R.C. Stevens Construction Company is planning on attending the site visit on Thursday April 25th but was wondering if we can get the name of the existing cooler and freezer manufacturer.

A1. The existing Cooler and Freezers were built in place, over 40 years ago. The manufacturer, appears to be CCI, Carroll Coolers, INC.

mailto:ng.fl.flarng.list.cfmo-contracting@army.mil

Q2. According to sheet D101, the existing chain link fence is to remain. If the fencing is supposed to remain during the removal of the existing equipment, will we be utilizing the man gate to remove the prefabricated panels or go through the PCS warehouse.

A2. The existing chain link fencing may be removed to facilitate the removal/installation of the cooler/freezer equipment. The existing fencing poles are bolted in place. Any existing chain link fencing removed, to include the inserted privacy slats, must be reinstalled by the contractor. Any damaged fencing, fencing materials, or privacy slats, will be replaced/repaired at the contractor’s expense.

Q3. Where the existing equipment is located at the PCS Warehouse, are we responsible for patching and/or repairing the exterior before installing the new Cooler & Freezers?

A3. If repairing the exterior is required to ensure the proper installation and weather proofing of the new cooler and freezers, then yes. Notes to this effect will be added to the documents by addendum.

Q4. We request permission to utilize the pricing and specifications of the pre-engineered red iron canopy system for our bid on your project We believe that this system offers several advantages, including cost-effectiveness and structural integrity, while meeting or exceeding the criteria set forth for the specified aluminum canopy system.

To proceed, we would appreciate your authorization to utilize the pricing and specifications of the pre-engineered red iron canopy system.

A4. Based on the information provided we cannot authorize. Please bid based on the plans and specs.

Q5. At the pre-bid meeting, it was stated that the clarification under Item 9 on the Pre Bid Site Visit Agenda, “Contractor agreement to perform at least 15% of project work,” is not a requirement for this project. Can you confirm this?

A5. Yes, this is correct. Contractor agreement to perform at least 15% of project work, is not a required.

Attachment List

1. ALS Amendment #1

2. Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes

3. Pre-Bid Agenda

4. Pre-Bid Sign in Sheet

END OF ADDENDUM #1

DMA Project No.221029 AD-1 ALS No. 2206A

AMENDMENT 1

May 2, 2024

221029

PCS WAREHOUSE/SATELLITE COOLERS & FREEZERS

CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER

STARKE, FLORIDA

A/E No. 2305E

TO: ALL BIDDERS OF RECORD

To all Bidders submitting proposals for the captioned project: This amendment is hereby made part of the contract documents to the same extent as if it were originally included in the original documents.

DRAWINGS

1. Sheet A101; PCS Warehouse Floor Plan.

A. Add the following note: “Repair any exposed damage, clean, prepare and repaint exposed areas of masonry wall areas that were concealed by the existing cooler and freezers after installation of the new cooler and freezers.”

End of Addendum

704 Rosselle Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204‐2942 Telephone: (904) 356‐2654 / Fax: (904) 356‐4010

704 Rosselle Street / Jacksonville, FL 32204

Telephone (904) 356‐2654 / Fax (904) 356‐4010

April 25, 2024

Camp Blanding Joint Training Center PCS Warehouse and Conference Center New Coolers and Freezers Project No.: 221029 A/E No. 2305E

Pre‐Bid Meeting

April 25, 2024; 10:00 AM EDT

Present: Refer to DMA project website.

1. Mr. Williams opened the meeting and introduced the DPW Project Manager, Kevin Jordan. A copy of the attendance sheet is attached to this report.

2. Mr. Williams reviewed the meeting agenda and made the following comments. A copy of the agenda is attached to this report.

A. The project estimated cost is approximately $850,000.00.

B. A copy of the attendance list will be posted on the DMA website.

C. Mr. Williams outlined the project scope. He also noted that this was not a mandatory prebid meeting but recommended that all bidders visit the sites.

D. Work hours on post are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Exceptions to the established work hours and weekend work are by request only. Requests shall be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Refer to non‐ technical specifications section C‐49 for additional information regarding holidays, AWS and work schedules.

E. The successful contractor will be required to submit a list of subcontractors and employees of each subcontractor to the project manager. Background checks will be run on each person.

F. Building permits shall be obtained through Clay County. Permit costs are to be included in contractors’ bids.

G. The RFI process was reviewed. All questions are to be submitted in writing to the CFMO at the email address listed in the agenda and within the indicated timeframe. Answers will be posted on the website.

Do not rely on verbal answers.

H. Bids are to be submitted in hard copy on DMA forms to the CFMO Contract Management Branch at the address listed in the agenda. Bids submitted electronically and/or sent to Camp Blanding or any other location will not be accepted. Bids received after the specified date and time will not be accepted.

I. Bidders are welcome to attend the bid opening. If attending, bring a valid ID and leave plenty of time to go through security.

J. Bid bonds including OCP insurance is required. Refer to non‐technical specifications for specific insurance requirements.

K. Davis Bacon Act does not apply.

L. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 AM. Site visits followed the meeting.

End of Report

Copy to: Brian Williams; DMA