21. Amendment 47PB5126R0008 0006 2026 06 15.pdf
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This is Amendment 0006 to Solicitation 47PB5126R0008, issued by the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service (PBS) Office of Acquisition Management on June 12, 2026, with an effective date matching the issue date. The amendment extends the deadline for Requests for Information (RFIs) from June 22, 2026 to June 29, 2026 by 2:00 PM EST and extends the proposal submission deadline from July 6, 2026 to July 27, 2026 by 2:00 PM EST.
The amendment provides updated project documents including Solicitation Revision 1 (dated June 11, 2026), revised SF1442 pricing form Revision 1 (dated June 12, 2026), updated Agreement Revision 1 (dated June 12, 2026), and updated wage determination WD VT20250027 (dated May 18, 2026). Additionally, the amendment provides updated technical specifications for AED cabinets and revised drawings for the VT0551BS-Alburg Springs Land Port of Entry project, including architectural drawing G-006 and Bulletin 1. The amendment also includes responses to 41 RFIs (numbered 31-71) addressing technical clarifications regarding specifications, drawings, wall construction details, appliance schedules, window operations, fire extinguisher cabinet mounting, toilet accessories, mirrors, handrails, wall protection, repointing allowances, flooring finishes, and past performance evaluation criteria. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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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.)
PAGE OF PAGES
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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PQAA
Emily Jackson, Contracting Officer
[See Description of Modification Continuation Page]
PQAA
PBS Office of Acquisition Management/Capital Project Acquisition Delivery Division Capital Contracting Branch - Northeast 1800 F Street NW W hi DC 2040 USA
PBS Office of Acquisition Management/Capital Project Acquisition Delivery Division Capital Contracting Branch - Northeast 1800 F Street NW W hi DC 2040 USA
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47PB5126R0008
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK
(1) Accounting classification Net increase $
Description of Modification Continuation Page
The purpose of this amendment to solicitation 47PB5126R0008 is to:
1. Provide RFIs and answers received to date below.
2. Provide 1. Solicitation Rev 1 dated 2026 06 11
3. Provide 2. SF1442 Rev 1 dated 2026 06 12
4. Provide 3. Agreement Rev 1 dated 2026 06 12
5. Provide Updated Wage Determination: 6. WD VT20250027 2026 05 18
6. Provide Updated Specification: 22. 104313-AED cabinets
7. Provide Updated Drawing: 23. VT0551BS-Alburg Springs LPOE-ARCH-G-006
8. Provide Updated Drawing: 24. VT0551BS-Alburg Springs LPOE-Bulletin1
9. Extend the due date for RFIs from June 22, 2026 to June 29, 2026 by 2:00PM EST.
10. Extend the proposal due date from July 6, 2026 to July 27, 2026 by 2:00PM EST
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
47PB5126R0008/0006
RFI # RFI Response
Add #3. ASR 01 Port Closure Signage - The ASR indicates that pricing for this component is to be "broken out as a separate line item". The bid form does not include a line item for this cost. Please revise the bid form or clarify how and where this cost should be reported on the bid form?
Revised SF1442 has been uploaded to include Port Closure Signage line item
Mechanical Dampers. Drawing M-100, note 1 indicates to use Greenheck ABD automatic balancing dampers.Those dampers may not work with rectangular duct. Would Greenheck ABD-T be an acceptable replacement? See response to RFI #18
Floor Plans A-101. Reference floor plans, A-101.
Many wall types indicate 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 16 ga metal studs. This is not a standard stud size. Standard stud sizes are: 3 1/2", 3 5/8" or 4". Standard flange sizes are: 1 3/8", 1 5/8", 2", 2 1/2" and 3". Please provide new stud dimensions based on the standard stud sizes.
All metal studs in project are modeled at 1 5/8" x 3 5/8". Error in partition legend annotation has been corrected. Dimensions on plans are accurate.
Sheet A-100 Reference A-100. Wall type W0 is called out on the plan but is not listed under the sheet notes in Wall Types. Please clarify. W0 is to be 10" concrete wall to match existing.
Reference specification 113100. Part 2.1A references the Appliance Schedule and notes to "refer to drawings". No schedule is included in the drawing set and the only reference to appliances is shown on drawing A-420, items 11B & 11C. Please provide this referenced Appliance schedule. Appliance legend added to A-131
Reference A-420. Item 10L - Roller Shades. This keynote tag is not shown on any windows in the interior elevations, and no reference is made to these shades in A-640, Window details or A-642, Door and Window Schedule. Please provide information regarding which windows are to receive these shades. Roller shades noted in window schedule
Reference specfication 011000. Part 1.4 A.
indicates the contractor is responsible for installing government furnished property. Please confirm that this is limited to the property indicated on A- 131.
An FFE package will be forthcoming. In general, the government owned furnishings to be installed by the contractor will be office furniture, shelving, applicances
Reference A-420. Item 11E is shown as shelving.
There is no specification provided for this shelving.
Please provide a specification for these shelves, noting material, manufacturer, etc.?
Shelving per GSA OE Standards.
Mc Master Carr Heavy Duty Shelving 4829T31 https://www.mcmaster.com/4829T316/ "36 x 60 x 24"" Minimum overall 7000 lb capacity 5 shelves with 1,150 lb capacity each 18 gauge steel" - this is now noted on A-131 as part of the Furniture Plans
Reference specification 011400. Part 1.3. A.
indicates general working hours are 8 AM to 4 PM.
Generally, the crews start at 7 AM. Will that be acceptable? Yes
Reference specification 015000. Part 2.2 C.
indicates a min 432 SF field office, min 12' wide.
The smallest 12' wide field office is 60' long. Would a 10' wide field office be acceptable as long as min SF and all other requirements are met? Yes
Sepcification section 012400 lists two options.Language in this section indicates Bids are evaluated on the total of the base bid and option 1.
The bid form includes a line item for option 1. There does not appear to be a place on the bid form to record Option 2, Inspection Booth, nor language about Option 2 being part of the evaluation. Please clarify. Where is Option 2 to be entered on the bid form and how it this option to be evaluated?
Revised SF1442 has been uploaded to include Option 2, Inspection Booth, line item
On Sheet A-200 is a note (lower left) reading:
“BOOTH BY OTHERS, PTD. PAR-KUT OR SIM.
INSTALLED BY GC.” Sheets A-101 and A-104 also indicate that the booth is by others. Please clarify whether the contractor’s scope includes purchase of the inspection booth.
The inspection booth is a pre-fab item that the Prime is responsible for procuring, coordinating,and installing. Par- Kut is the basis of design.
Is the Inspection Booth the Prime's responsibility?
Or is it the Prime's responsibility just to provide the concrete foundation and door for the booth?
Drawings note that the booth is by Par-Kut, does this mean they are providing and installing?
The inspection booth is a pre-fab item that the Prime is responsible for procuring, coordinating,and installing. Par- Kut is the basis of design.
Who is the company that currently services the buildings HVAC and HVAC controls? Alliance Group
Is the roof assembly historic as well? Does the roof have an current warranty on it?
No Warranty. The roof assembly is historic in the sense that we cannot change the overall shape and character of the roof. Adding vents at the eaves and insulating the roof have all been approved.
What is the time period that will be given to the awarded prime? What are the liquidated damages for missing said deadline?
The Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the Work, as that term is defined in the Agreement, no later than 396 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Contractor shall achieve Contract Completion, as the term is defined in the Agreement, within 30 calendar days of Substantial Completion.
In accordance with GSAR 552.211-12, Liquidated Damages – Construction, in Section IV of this Agreement, liquidated damages shall be calculated at the rate of $3,416.69 per calendar day.
Are there any specialty insurance requirements needed?
Per FAR clause 52.236-7, the contractor is responsible for all damages to persons or property resulting from their fault or negligence. The contractor is also responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until the entire project is completed and accepted. Additionally, the contractor must obtain and maintain the insurance coverages required under FAR 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation, GSAR 552.228-5, Government as Additional Insured, and Section III.F. of the Agreement, including:
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Broad form comprehensive commercial general liability insurance
- Comprehensive automobile liability insurance
- Professional liability insurance Please refer to Section III.F. of the Agreement for specific coverage details
Owner is to provide new propane tank and gas, is the Prime the on in charge of removing the existing with piping? Yes
The documents call for true divided lites to replicate the existing windows. Do we know the interior muntin width? To use insulated ballistic glass, the interior muntins would need to be at least 1-1/4" wide to conceal the spacers between the panes. If simulated divided lites are acceptable, we would have much more flexibility with the muntin dimensions. Simulated divided lites are acceptable
Couldn't find any information regarding the window operation. Do we know how these windows are intended to operate? The ballistic insulated glass will add significant weight to the sash, so this could impact the design and hardware requirements. They are not intended to operate.
Could you provide the required sash thickness?
This information will be necessary to determine the appropriate glazing configuration and overall window construction. Contractor to verify in field, but our measurements are 3"
In the basement, does the Electrical room require a rated drywall ceiling?
Yes, the nature of the rated construction can be seen on 2/G-002, 1/A-632
What is the construction of the GWB ceilings on the 1st floor ceiling?
Wood furring strips if needed to create a level surface under the joists, GWB attached
TAG: 10K – Gear Lockers - Please confirm if these are on the project. No specifications provided, no location shown. Reference Drawing: A-410/DIV. 10 SPECIALTY Not in project
TAG: 10A – Phenolic Lockers - Specs Section:
105115 Plastic Laminate. Please confirm material and WXDXH
Plastic laminate, 4 lockers 2 over 2 stacked, overall dimensions are 6'-8" high, 2'-0" wide, 1'-0" deep
AED Cabinet shown on CBP Officer Work Area – Please provide specifications Uploaded as attachment with Amendment 006
Section: 102210 Wire Mesh Partitions – Please confirm location(s)
Wire mesh partition will be provided in LAN/SLAN room on second floor
The specifications call for Recessed and Semi- Recessed Fire Extinguisher Cabinets, but it looks like the plans are calling for Surface-Mount.
Reference Drawings: A-100 & A-102. Please confirm these two FEC’s are to be Wall-Mount (Surface) Extinguisher Cabinets.
Semi-recessed on first floor per A-100, surface mounted on basement and second floor
The basis of design is Safewood Designs for the windows, doors, and panels. Can products be match in like kind with Safewood Designs basis of design?
They can be match in like kind, but they must be BR rated level 3, and they must replicate the historic profiles of the existing doors and windows.
On DWG E-100, there is a fixture that is not identified. Please clarify which type of lighting fixtures will be. Fixture type to be type L-9AE
On Sheet E-110, in Room 105, there is a fixture L- 9AE, which does not appear in the schedule.
Should this be an L-9A or an L-9E? Please clarify.
Fixture Type L-9AE is correct. Fixture to be the following:
LITHONIA LIGHTING
Catalog #: CLX-L24-3500LM-SEF-FDL-WD-MVOLT-GZ10-
40K-80CRI-PS1050-N100-WH
There is little detail shown on the structural drawings for the waterproofing and underdrain portion of the project. Is it the intention of the project to waterproof and dampproof all existing foundations?
The intention is not to waterproof and damproof all existing foundations, just new.
Section 102800 Toilet Accessories:
Conflicting information provided. Inconsistent tagging:
Tag 10H hand dryer – no location shown, please confirm no hand dryers on this project Tag 10G soap dispenser – no location shown, please confirm that we should quote tag 10S wall mounted soap dispenser at all location Please confirm accessories in Janitor closet 110 and 205. Plans show shelf/mop & broom holder but are tagged 10T and 10Q.
Tag 10P recessed trash receptacle is shown on enlarged plans as surface mounted. Please confirm.
No hand dryer. Confirmed to quote 10S wall mounted soap dispenser. Janitor closet to have shelf and mop and broom holder. "Bradley (Model No. 9934) Mop & Broom Holder" Trash receptacles are room dependant and noted as such in the enlarged plans. Room 103: Bobrick rececessed convertible automatic universal rool paper towel dispenser and waste receptacle B-3974. Room 102:BOBRICK
SURFACE MOUNTED WASTE RECEPTACLE B-9279,
OR SIM. Room 107: BOBRICK SURFACE MOUNTED WASTE RECEPTACLE B-9279, OR SIM. Room 206:
BOBRICK RECESSED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER B-
35903, OR SIM.
Section 088000 Glazing:
No model number or basis of design provided for the mirrors. Please provide if we are to quote. Bobrick B-2908 Series
Section 102600 Wall and Door Protection:
Please advise location for hand rail, crash rail, and wall panels.
crash rails are not in the project. new wood hand rails in stairwell, galvanized steel handrail is at the exterior ramp.
wall panels are section 106410 – Bullet Resistant Panels for UL 752 rated panels are at reception desk, 4/A-630, see Partition Details sheets for locations in walls
Specifications say to reference drawings for height of CG’s, non-shown on elevations.
Please advise of height. 96"
Section 122400 Shades:
Please provide a schedule/locations
Roller shades noted in window schedule
General note on A-200:
GENERAL ALLOWANCE OF 500 LINEAR FEET
OF REPOINTING.
Is this above and beyond the areas shown in the drawings or is this all-inclusive 500LF total on the projec
The areas shown on drawings and allowances are meant to work together to provide an approximate area of repointing needed.
Wall type 6 is a Secure partition with expanded metal mesh. Reading the legend it appears they are asking for the mesh on both sides of the framing. This is unusual, it’s typically only on one side of the framing. Please confirm. Only one side of framing is needed - interior side.
70 Does Room 202 LAN/SLAN get new VCT? Yes, see finish schedule on A-122
For the past performance, can the cost amount for past projects be adjusted for inflation? So if a project that was performed in 2022 originally cost
7.2 million, can the value be adjusted for inflation to what it would cost in 2026?
No. Offerors should provide the actual project values for submitted Similar Projects and should not adjust project values for inflation. Project value is one of the characteristics identified in the definition of a Similar Project and will be evaluated in accordance with the solicitation.
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