SF30_Amendment 0004 47PC0320R0004.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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General Services Administration Capital Construction Branch Acquisition Management Division One World Trade Center New York, NY 10007

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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.

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(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 $

Amendment 0004--Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) for the Major Building Modernization Project at the Silvio J. Mollo Federal Building Project

Solicitation No.: 47PC0320R0004 December 22, 2021

Amendment 0004 for Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) for the Major Building Modernization Project at the Silvio J. Mollo Federal Building Project is issued as follows:

1. Respond to the following RFIs:

RFI Question 11 Kindly consider extending the RFI due date until after the holidays, to afford for additional time for trade contractors to review the drawings and submit RFI’s.

Answer 11 An extension is included with this amendment, new RFI due date is January 7, 2022 by 3PM EST.

RFI Question 12 Please advise if any soil testing has been performed beneath the cellar of the MTA substation, particularly for environmental contaminants. If no testing has been performed, please advise of any assumptions to be made regarding soil disposal.

Answer 12

The design team is planning to perform soil testing prior to the start of CMc services, the existing conditions are currently unknown. Since it is unknown do not include any special disposal in your proposal.

RFI Question 13 What is the size of the underground fuel tank to be removed? Is there fuel to be removed? Reference drawing G10-01

Answer 13 The existing underground fuel tank is 1,200 gallon, it is currently active and contains fuel to be removed.

RFI Question 14 Is there any work scope at 6,163 square foot Tenant Suite No. 1 at Ground Floor?

This space is shown shaded indicating no work.

Answer 14 Per the pricing sheet please include $2M for Suite No. 1. Refer to CLIN2 in the Agreement document.

RFI Question 15 Kindly clarify the scope of lead paint removal. There is a specification section provided.

Answer 15 Refer to page 336 of the report for the Hazardous Material narrative on Lead Containing Paint (LCP).

RFI Question 16 There are no specifications for spray fire proofing and intumescent paint. All work scope must be estimated from Drawing G11-01 in 3D view. Please clarify.

Answer 16

Refer to life safety drawings and structural drawings for details and locations of steel members requiring fire proofing. For clarification, intumescent paint to be applied to visibly exposed structural steel, indicated as typical conditions on the 3D diagram and includes the following locations:

• Staff Entry (GENT1), Visitor Entry (GENT2), Security Pavilion (GSEC) exposed steel columns, bracing and beams.

• Lobby (GLBBY) and Press Area (GPRESS) horizontal HSS tube, see keynote 28 on drawing S10-01.

• All Hands Meeting Room (1W90) and Prefunction Area (1W02) horizontal HSS tube, see keynote 28 on drawing S10-02 for locations.

Solicitation No.: 47PC0320R0004, Amendment 0004

Spray applied fire proofing to be applied to concealed structural steel structure as indicated as typical conditions on the 3D diagram. And includes the following locations:

• Staff Entry (GENT1), Visitor Entry (GENT2), Security Pavilion (GSEC) roof framing, see S10-02.

• New steel members at slab edges, see keynote 14 on structural drawings.

• Existing & New Roof-penthouse steel framing, see S10-11.

RFI Question 17 Please confirm Note 19 on drawing G00-03 which states that GC is responsible for furniture demo. GC is responsible for coordinating of all furniture to original manufacturer. What is the actual scope of this work?

Answer 17 Refer to LEED requirements and project specifications regarding demolition waste management.

RFI Question 18 Please confirm Note 20 on drawing G00-03 states that furniture, equipment and glazed demountable partitions is by Owner. What about work stations shown on all floors? What about pantry refrigerators and microwaves?

Answer 18 Please refer to page 80 of the report for the Interiors narrative description of FFE requirements. Pantry equipment is Contractor Purchased, Contractor Installed.

Workstations are furniture by Owner, shown for reference.

RFI Question 19 Please clarify if there are any suspended acoustical ceilings at basement? Are the ceilings painted exposed structure?

Answer 19 New suspended acoustical ceilings in the basement will be limited to the (3) offices and pantry. Painted gypsum board ceiling will be located in the locker rooms. All other spaces to be painted exposed structure.

RFI Question 20 Please confirm that all walls at basement are painted cmu walls to slab.

Answer 20 Basement partitions to have painted gypsum board finish at interior of (3) offices, pantry, and locker room. Locker room to also contain tile finish at lavatories, water closets, and showers. All other spaces to be painted CMU walls to slab.

RFI Question 21 Are new hollow metal doors and frames at Network Compartments NEMA rated.

Please confirm.

Answer 21 Per Con Edison requirements the doors are listed as “Class-A”.

RFI Question 22 Please advise are exterior window blinds and or drapes part of our scope of work or with separate FF&E budget?

RFI 22 Window shades and drapery is to be Contractor Purchased Contractor Installed.

RFI Question 23 Please advise are there any motorized shades or black out curtains in project? If so in our scope or FF&E?

Answer 23 Refer to the report, page 80-83 of the Interiors narrative for clarification of shades and drapery. See response #12.

RFI Question 24 Please clarify how exterior curtain wall will be cleaned? Will there be a window washing rig at main roof?

Answer 24 Façade cleaning will be by Bosun chair, equipment and rigging to be brought on site by others at time of cleaning. Project scope is to provide infrastructure to support rigging equipment, see roof anchors per sheet A10-10.

RFI Question 25 Please confirm if there is any wood base at full height glass walls at typical offices and conference rooms?

Answer 25 Wood base is not located on full height glass walls. Glass partitions to have low profile metal base. Refer to report page 81 of Interior narrative for Glazed Partition Systems description for further clarification.

RFI Question 26 We would like to visit the site with subcontractors that are specialized in certain aspects of this project such as demolition and MEP trades. Please advise when additional site visits can be arranged.

Answer 26 Additional site visits are not being considered at this time.

RFI Question 27 Please extend the due date for questions until 1/12/22. We are still engaging with our subcontractors and it takes time to disseminate all the information and get appropriate feedback to be able to generate constructive questions.

Answer 27 An extension is included with this amendment, new date is January 7, 2022 by 3PM

EST.

RFI Question 28 The number you provided for the contracting officer Winnie Eng, 212-264-0058, is out of service. Please provide an updated phone number.

Answer 28 Phone number is 212-264-2575.

RFI Question 29 Please provide a copy of the 12/1/21 Pre-Proposal conference presentation.

Answer 29 The Pre-proposal conference presentation was posted to SAM.gov on December 7, RFI Question 30 Please provide a list of firms that attended the 12/1/21 Pre-Proposal presentation.

Answer 30 The Pre-proposal conference attendee list was posted to SAM.gov on December 7, RFI Question 31 Please provide a list of firms that attended the walkthroughs.

Answer 31 A list of firms that attended the walkthroughs will not be provided.

RFI Question 32 Please confirm a bid guarantee is required. If a bid bond is required to be submitted with the bid, does it count towards any page allowances.

Answer 32 A bid guarantee is required and does not count towards any page allowances.

RFI Question 33

Standard Form 1442 provided is for a project titled Alexander Hamilton US Custom House Water Infiltration Remediation Project. Please provide a form for this project with the particulars of duration and guarantees and advise what sections must be filled out.

Answer 33 The SF-1442 posted to SAM.gov on November 19, 2021 is correct.

RFI Question 34 Is the CPARS CMc review done after the CMc is chosen for the job?

Answer 34 CPARS only applies to the awarded contractor.

RFI Question 35 Are there any goal percentage requirements set for MBE, DBE, WBE, LBE, etc contracts on this project?

Answer 35 Please see the following website: https://www.sba.gov/document/support-agency-contracting-goals

RFI Question 36 Is there a small business subcontracting goal on this project? What qualifies as a small business? Is a Small Business Contracting plan required on this project?

Answer 36 Please see the following website for the Table of Size Standards:

https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards. Refer to Section IV.J.

of the Solicitation for information on Small Business Subcontracting Plans.

RFI Question 37 Will the design as it progresses comply with all Buy American requirements?

Answer 37 Yes

RFI Question 38 How is the best offeror determined when evaluating price and technical proposal? Is there a weighted formula that ties the two together?

Answer 38 Refer to the Solicitation and Agreement documents for an explanation of how evaluations are conducted.

RFI Question 39 Please confirm this job is to be LEED Platinum? Is the GSA paying all fees and filing for LEED Platinum? What is the CMc responsible for in obtaining LEED Platinum?

Answer 39

Refer to the CMc SOW for requirements and responsibilities, LEED Gold is a minimum requirement and the design team has outlined a path to achieve LEED Platinum. See the report page 153 and specification section 018113 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS for more information. The design team sustainability consultant will file the project for LEED certification with GSA paying all fees. The contractor will be responsible for documentation throughout the construction phases.

RFI Question 40 Are “To Be Issued” specifications to be issued before bid date?

Answer 40 “To Be Issued” Specifications will not be issued before the bid date, they are listed for expected scope but will be developed and issued in later phases of design after award of the CMc.

RFI Question 41 Where specifications are yet to be defined specifically for this job, such as spec 066400-1 Plastic Paneling Flame Spread Index, what should be figured for the bid?

Answer 41 Specifications are in outline form commensurate with the Concept phase of design presented in the bid package and are listed for expected scope of project. This is the extent of information available at this phase of design.

RFI Question 42 Is the contract price form on page 13/14 of 50 in the agreement to be submitted with the bid? How does this form relate back to form 1442? Is the entire agreement to be submitted with the bid?

Answer 42 Please see Sections II.B and II.C of the Solicitation for instructions. The Agreement with completed Contract Price Form should be included.

RFI Question 43 Are there any CUI requirements for this project?

Answer 43 Please refer to RFIs #7 & 8

RFI Question 44 Are there any costs a CMc should figure for security background checks?

Answer 44 No

RFI Question 45 Are there any costs the CMc should figure for PMS?

Answer 45 No

RFI Question 46 How long does it take to get HSPD-12 security clearance?

Answer 46 Depends on the individual and how quickly they complete the paperwork. There is no set timeline.

RFI Question 47 Should the CMc include inspection costs in the bid?

Answer 47 The price proposal should include all costs required to complete the project.

RFI Question 48 Is a Builders Risk policy required to be carried by the CMc?

Answer 48 Refer to Section III.H. Insurance Requirements of the Agreement document.

RFI Question 49 What is the retainage on this project?

Answer 49 Refer to FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

RFI Question 50 What should the CMc include for BIM support during the design phase?

Answer 50 Review the specs and scope of work for requirements.

RFI Question 51 What should the CMc include in their bid for the protection of the artwork to be left onsite during construction?

Answer 51 Refer to the report, pages 64 and 339-346, and drawing sheet AD40-01 for description of scope & requirements.

RFI Question 52 Where are mockups to be constructed?

Answer 52 Contractor to determine where mockups are to be constructed. Refer to requirements in the specifications and narrative for what is required. There are several sections that discuss the exterior facade system.

RFI Question 53 Who pays for the testing of the mockups?

Answer 53 Contractor to include the costs in their proposal.

RFI Question 54 Please provide AE SOW, CMa SOW and CxA SOW

Answer 54 The documents were provided under Amendment 0003.

RFI Question 55

Section 7 “Structural” of the document “CMc CONCEPT BID PACKAGE REPORT” dated October 15th 2021 refers to a number of material testing to be performed in the weeks following the issuance of Concept Phase documents (refer page 234). Has the government finished performing these tests? Will the copies of all test reports be provided to bidders via sam.gov portal?

Answer 55 The tests have not been performed yet and are scheduled for 12/28 - 12/30. If reports are available prior to the close of proposals, they will be posted on SAM.gov.

RFI Question 56 Please confirm the amount of the bid guarantee should be 20% or $3 Million, whichever is less.

Answer 56 Confirmed, this is correct.

RFI Question 57 Will the government consider extending the RFI deadline to 01/07/2022 03:00 PM EST? Please confirm.

Answer 57 An extension is included with this amendment, new date is January 7, 2022 by 3PM

EST

2. The due date for RFIs is extended to 3:00pm EST on January 7, 2021.

3. The due date for proposals remains unchanged.

4. All other terms and conditions of the Solicitation remain unchanged.

End of Amendment 0004