GSA R3 PA Spring 2022 Electricity Solicitation No. 47PA0422R0002-Amendment 1.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:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

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(2)

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

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47PA0422R0002 GSA R3 PA Competitive Electricity

Questions and Answers Received as of 3:00 PM EST Tuesday February 22, 2022

QUESTIONS RECEIVED DURING FEBRUARY 16TH CALL

None

QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN WRITING

Q1) Is the current 12-month HU reflective of any covid impacts?

A1) GSA currently does not have load reduction estimates for our facilities at this time but it can be expected to see reduced demand in buildings that have closed or operating at reduced occupancy. A full list of GSA closures and operating status can be found:

https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/facilities-status-and-information-overview " any future load changes have not been estimated at this time.

Q2) Are there any expected COVID impacts going forward? If so, what’s the estimated usage reduction?

A2) A9) GSA currently does not have an estimated timeline or estimates regarding load reduction for our facilities at this time but it can be expected to see reduced demand in buildings that have closed or operating at reduced occupancy. A full list of GSA closures and operating status can be found: https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/facilities-status-and-information-overview "

Q3) Does GSA expect to utilize any onsite generation during the duration of the contract? If so, what is the expected usage impact and for what accounts?

A3) Any planned or existing behind the meter generation assets, for the facilities included in this solicitation, are noted in the Exhibit 1 Amendment 1 file. Any known load changes are noted in the exhibit 1 file.

Q4) 552.216-77 Economic Price Adjustment is “economic price adjustments” synonymous with pass through treatment? Please confirm that the items to be reimbursed as economic price adjustments are pass through items.

A4) Yes. All items listed under Economic Price Adjustment are to be treated as pass-through items at cost. See 552.216-77 Economic Price Adjustment – Electric Supply (March 2020) in Section B of the GSA solicitation for a full description.

Q5) In lieu of the Annual Renewable Report, can the supplier provide confirmation of our annual Green-e audit? The audit provides proof of the verifications requested in the Annual Renewable Report.

A5) No. Per Section A.12 of the solicitation, the annual renewable report must contain attachments three (3), four (4), and five (5).

Q6) Proposer requests the right to withdraw its price(s) at any time prior to bid being awarded.

A6) Confirmed. While GSA strongly encourages all offerors to hold their prices until 1:30 p.m. per the solicitation requirements, Offerors may withdraw bids up until a notice of award via email is sent to the Offeror.

Q7) Proposer requests the right to supplement or amend any of the questions, clarifications, or exceptions listed in this document.

A7) The Question and Answer period regarding solicitation terms and conditions closed at 3:00 PM EDT on February 22, 2022. If suppliers have additional account or data related questions those can be submitted until 5:00 PM EDT on March 17th 2022.

Q8) Proposer would like to understand if any of the accounts to be served have existing or planned behind-the-meter generation including but not limited to cogeneration, solar, wind, fuel https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/facilities-status-and-information-overview__;!!OjemSMKBgg!wecLIABE6A1xPq1zsEQLFAhM4fWiEKAKqWZZSesJ8gjb2_GvxDLtN8Ty0YlTrpxLKQ$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/facilities-status-and-information-overview__;!!OjemSMKBgg!wecLIABE6A1xPq1zsEQLFAhM4fWiEKAKqWZZSesJ8gjb2_GvxDLtN8Ty0YlTrpxLKQ$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/facilities-status-and-information-overview__;!!OjemSMKBgg!wecLIABE6A1xPq1zsEQLFAhM4fWiEKAKqWZZSesJ8gjb2_GvxDLtN8Ty0YlTrpxLKQ$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/facilities-status-and-information-overview__;!!OjemSMKBgg!wecLIABE6A1xPq1zsEQLFAhM4fWiEKAKqWZZSesJ8gjb2_GvxDLtN8Ty0YlTrpxLKQ$ cell, etc. beyond what is already noted in Exhibit 1. If so, please provide as many details as possible including installation date, fuel type, historic output, forecasted output, etc.

A8) See answer 3 above.

Q9) With respect to Page 3, A.5 Risk of Loss, please verify that it is understood that Contractor supplies electricity to the ISO/utility interconnect and title to the electricity shall switch from the Proposer to the Government. Any risk of loss shall transfer from the Proposer to the Government at the ISO/utility interconnect.

A9) GSA confirms.

Q10) With respect to Page 4, Section A.12.(b), Renewable Power for Facilities in this Contract.

Please verify it is understood that that title to the RECs should pass to the Government through retirement by Contactor once delivery and payment for the RECs have been completed and following the close of the calendar year.

A10) GSA confirms regarding title passing to the Government. See Section A.12 regarding the Annual Renewable Report and REC retirement confirmation being due by October 31st of each calendar year.

Q11) General clarification: Please verify that the Government will not offer for sale any RECs delivered by Proposer pursuant to this agreement.

A11) GSA confirms.

Q12) With respect to Page 6, A. 17, EnelX fee: Proposer clarifies that any payments to EnelX will be pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Master Broker Agreement executed between Proposer and EnelX for any broker or administrative payments being collected or remitted.

A12) Clarification Noted

Q13) With respect to Page 35, C.2. Price Proposal, subitem (4) – Proposer will accept an award letter on GSA’s letterhead, signed be the Contracting Officer, listing the price and term, referencing the solicitation and list of accounts. Please clarify that this will be the award process.

A13) GSA Confirms

Q14) With respect to Page 37, D.3., Post Award Requirement for Small Business Subcontracting Plan, please verify it is understood that Proposer will not be utilizing subcontractors pursuant to this RFP.

A14) This language is no longer in the contract. See Section C.3 regarding the requirement for a small business subcontracting plan to be submitted as part of technical proposals.

Q15) Please verify that damages are limited to direct, actual damages.

A15) GSA is unclear to your reference regarding damages, however all language in the solicitation regarding damages remains unchanged.

Q16) Proposer requests the inclusion of the following provisions, which have been acceptable to the Government in connection with prior solicitation responses by Proposer:

a. Miscellaneous. If in any circumstance Proposer does not provide notice of, or object to, any default on the Government’s part under this Agreement, such situation will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any future default, whether like or different in character.

b. Miscellaneous (cont’d). If any portion of this Agreement is held legally invalid, the remainder will not be affected and will be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law and equity, and there will be deemed substituted for the invalid provisions such provisions as will most nearly carry out our mutual intent as expressed in this Agreement.

c. Miscellaneous (cont’d). This Agreement contains the entire agreement between both Parties, supersedes any other agreements, discussions or understandings (whether written or oral) regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, and may not be contradicted by any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement.

d. Miscellaneous (cont’d). Proposer is an independent contractor under this Agreement, and nothing in this Agreement will be construed to constitute a joint venture, fiduciary relationship, partnership or other joint undertaking.

A16) Per solicitation section C2 (7) The Government will not accept any exceptions to this solicitation which are inconsistent with the terms and requirements of this solicitation.

Q17) With regards to Attachment 3, which includes a Generator Registration Form as part of the Annual Renewable Report, would submission of this report by the Proposer be duplicative when facilities that are in RTOs submit their attestations to Green-e, and the Proposer’s third-party auditor follows Green-e protocol? In addition to the Proposer providing proof (via M- RETS/ERCOT/applicable EIS) of eligibility of the tracked facilities used to purchase the REC’s.

A17) The Government’s response is no. The solicitation specifies the awarded Offeror must provide all the information specified in Attachments three (3), four (4) and five (5) so the Government can verify the source, vintage and number of Renewable Energy Credits purchased and retired on the Government’s behalf by the Contractor for the specific accounts included in this contract.

Q18) Proposer has submitted requests to all utilities and we received a rejection on DQE# 8854550590, with Duquesne specifically saying “Historical Usage Not Released.” This typically indicates a block/hold on the account from the UDC – can you please contact Duquesne as we wouldn’t be able to enroll this account.

A18) GSA’s contractor, EnelX, had no issues pulling both monthly and interval data for this account. If the winning supplier does have any issues with a block/hold for this account that prevents enrollment GSA will work with the winning supplier to assist in resolving the issue.

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