Solicitation Amendment 47PC0223R0046_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:

(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).

(1)

(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.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

Responses for RFIs for solicitation 47PC0223R0046 Chiller Replacement at Jose V Toledo US Courthouse, San Juan, Puerto Rico

RFI Question Answer

1 Confirm where CHW will be disposed of The General Contract shall manage their waste disposal and comply with the project specifications Section 017320 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION and Section

017419 CONSTRUCTION NONHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL.

2 Confirm GSA Daily permitting procedure. The General Contract shall follow the contract specifications for all submittals and permitting required.

3 Confirm where removed Chillers, pumps, VFDs will be stored.

The General Contract shall manage their waste disposal and comply with the project specifications Section 017320 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION and Section

017419 CONSTRUCTION NONHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL.

4 Confirm procedure to coordinate upcoming subcontractors' site visits. Do we use the VAR? No additional site visits will be permitted.

5 Confirm Arc Flash study is required.

Yes. The Contractor shall perform short-circuit & arc-flash study with recommendations for labeling equipment per NEC, and contractor shall provide equipment labeling for all existing electrical equipment impacted by this project and for all new equipment provided under this contract, including existing distribution switchboard, existing EMCC, existing EPP6, and VFDs and disconnect switches. Contractor shall obtain all required information required for the study.

In the return line of each chiller, it has a 4” electric control valve. In the drawing it doesn’t appear what type of valve it is or if it must be replaced. Do these valves have to be replaced? If it does, what type of valve will be?

Specification section 23 09 00, page 5, section 2.6 list control valves.

Requirements, construction, and types.

In the chiller pump room, it appears a 6” control valve but it doesn’t have any specification if these need to be replaced and if it does what type of valve will be.

Specification section 23 09 00, page 5, section 2.6 list control valves.

Requirements, construction, and types.

8 The steel beams supporting the chiller must be replaced or just cleaned and coated with zinc-rich rust inhibitive coating?

The steel beams labeled “(E) W6” (light grey color on drawings) are the existing steel beams that can remain in place and be cleaned and coated. The steel beams labeled “W6x15” (black color on drawings) are new steel beams that are replacing existing steel beams that are in poor condition.

Who will issue the General Work Permit to the awarded contractor prior to daily work start? GSA or Contractor safety officer?

The GC is responsible for all safety requirements. GC will follow all contract specifications in particular SECTION 015950 - SAFETY AND HEALTH(fall protection, etc.) and SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS(i.e burn permits/hot works) and Division 26- Electrical(lock-out/tag-out). Each specification section will state references, criteria, codes and guidelines that the GC must follow with regards to additional safety submittals, and permitting requirements. The contract specifications provide all safety requirements, guidance and criteria the GC must follow ( See Section 015950 1.1 Summary - A References. ).

10 How often must the General Work Permit be renewed? Daily?

Weekly? Monthly?

GC will require a permit every time the work will be performed. Permit duration shall be one work shift for a specific location unless otherwise agreed to by the Government and Contractor. Any permitting request and documentation will be provided to the assigned GSA CM for GSA representative review and approval prior to accomplishing work.

Will GSA manage and issue any of the Special Work Permit (Work at Heights, Hot Work, LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT)?

The GC is responsible for all safety requirements. GC will follow all contract specifications in particular SECTION 015950 - SAFETY AND HEALTH(fall protection, etc.) and SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS(i.e burn permits/hot works) and Division 26- Electrical(lock-out/tag-out). Each specification section will state references, criteria, codes and guidelines that the GC must follow with regards to additional safety and permitting requirements.

The contract specifications provide all safety requirements, guidance and criteria the GC must follow ( See Section 015950 1.1 Summary - A References. ). GC will require a permit every time the work will be performed.

Permit duration shall be one work shift for a specific location unless otherwise agreed to by the Government and Contractor. Any permitting request and documentation will be provided to the assigned GSA CM for GSA representative review and approval prior to accomplishing work.

12 GSA Clarification Statement Utility, Mechanical and Electrical shutdowns: all shutdown notices or shutdown requests must be submitted with a minimum of 4 weeks notice to the CM and Owner for approval. Emergency shutdowns are excluded from this comment.

13 GSA Clarification Statement All references to ePM in the design documents including drawings and specifications shall be substituted for the GSA Kahua reporting system.

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