Amendment_4-SF430_GSA_Center_05.08.19.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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2PQAC

Olga Rodriguez

Please see attached documents.

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CARIBBEAN ACQUISITION UNIT GSA, PUBLIC BUILDINGS

SERVICE 150 CARLOS E. CHARDON AVENUE, ROOM 359

HATO REY, PR 00918

CARIBBEAN ACQUISITION UNIT GSA, PUBLIC BUILDINGS

SERVICE 150 CARLOS E. CHARDON AVENUE, ROOM 359

HATO REY, PR 00918

47PC0619R0003

1 8

05/08/2019

05/08/2019

05/08/19

OLGA RODRIGUEZ

Digitally signed by OLGA

RODRIGUEZ

Date: 2019.05.08 15:26:03 -04'00'

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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 $

PUERTO RICO HURRICANE RECOVERY PROJECT

SAN JUAN, PR

SOLICITATION NO. 47PC0619R0003

AMENDMENT NO. 4

GSA-PBS, REGION 2

Amendment No. 4 is hereby issued as follows:

1. Incorporate RFI responses 20, 35, and 50-65. In addition, RFI 56 includes a separate attachment with a drawing clarification.

2. This amendment also includes the following documents as part of the Solicitation package:

• Field Observation/Soil Testing Report

• Geotechnical Report

• Asbestos Survey

END OF AMENDMENT

NO. 4

SOLICITATION NO. 47PC0619R0003

GSA-PBS, REGION 2

RFIs 20 and 35 RESPONSES

20. Please clarify which permits are required and who will be responsible for preparation, filing, paying fees related to them:

a. PR Environmental Quality Board:

i. Consolidated General Permit (PGC) or Other Works General Permit (PGO)?

ii. Solid Waste, SWWP, Air Pollutants Control, etc.

iii. Generators Emissions Response: Selected General Contractor will be responsible for all permits as required by local government agency.

NOTE: Construction permit required. (For example: generators, substation, Cuerpo de Bomberos de Puerto Rico, etc.)

b. PRASA:

i. Are plans currently endorsed?

Response: Not required.

ii. Please indicate if any allowances shall be considered for PRASA charges related to the project.

Response: Works are limited to the adjustment of site structures in the site

(e.g. cleanouts, water meter, etc.). Contractor is responsible in coordinating project with PRASA.

c. PREPA: for new generators

i. Are plans currently endorsed?

Response: Plans are in process to be endorsed.

ii. Please indicate if any allowance shall be considered for PREPA charges related to the project.

Response: Selected GC shall consider any required PREPA charges for the execution of the statement of work.

d. Please indicate if PREPA endorsement and permit procedures and any commissioning are part of the 180 day milestone to complete the generator related work. Please know that equipment lead-times for the systems specified are long and that PREPA procurement time is out of the control of the contractor and government. Therefore, please consider providing more time for this milestone.

Response: PREPA Endorsement is in progress. No additional time will be granted, selected GC will need to coordinate accordingly to deliver project within the stipulated time-frame.

SOLICITATION NO. 47PC0619R0003

GSA-PBS, REGION 2

e.Puerto Rico DRNA (Dept Recursos Naturales):

i. Earth Cutting Permit (Permiso de Extracción de Corteza Terrestre)

ii. Chapter 47 of Joint:

1. Are plans for planting and reforestation available (required for the permit)?

Response:

Federal Property, no jurisdiction of DRNA.

35. New duct smoke detectors and relays for new A/C Units must be provided by contractors, please indicate the existing locations, manufacturer / model # and service provider for existing Fire Alarm System.

Response:

Fire Alarm Main panel (location Control Booth between axis 22 and 23) Manufacturer: Notifier Fire System Model: AFP-400 addressable

Fire Alarm Secondary panel (location Open Office b/w axis 9 and 10) Manufacturer: Fire-Lite (by Honeywell) Model: MS9050UD addressable

SOLICITATION NO. 47PC0619R0003

GSA-PBS, REGION 2

RFIs RESPONSES 50-65

50. The elevations call for the removal of lead containing paint, item #11 AD-4, on the exterior of the building. Is this part of the base bid or is it only applicable if Option #1 is accepted?

Response: Item #11 AD-4 does NOT apply to your statement. For HAZMAT NOTES please refer to G-1. Exterior painting is only applicable to Option #1.

51. Note #1 on the elevations says to go to the structural drawings for concrete repairs. The details of what needs to be done are on the structural drawings but there is no indication on either the Architectural or structural drawings where these occur. Can we get a drawing indicating where these repairs occur or a quantity of each so that we are able to quantify the amount of work? This also applies to item 4 under note 1 “Crack Repair” there is no way to quantify this item, again can we get a drawing or a quantity to bid on.

Response: No drawings will be provided. GC to provide for bid a cost per linear feet for major repairs (unit price). However, for item 4 under note 1 “Crack Repair” GC to provide for bid a cost per linear feet for major repairs for note 1, Items 1 thru 4.

52. On section 011400 – Work Restrictions in section 1.1.C indicates that the premises areas will be limited in order to allow for Government occupancy. Section 1.1.C.2 states that driveways and entrances shall be clear and available at all times. The work included in the solicitation requires extensive work at the facilities entrance. Is there a phasing plan for the construction? Final pricing depends on how the areas will be available; Please provide a phasing program and guidelines on how and when different areas will be available to the contractor.

Response: Selected GC to provide schedule for Government approval.

53. On the site visit we observed debris and scrap on site; will it be removed before construction starts or we have to consider its removal and disposal, this is not mentioned in the bid documents.

Response: Metal debris at site was already removed by the government. Other major debris or equipment not addressed at the design shall be government responsibility to remove and dispose.

54. Does the building have security guards and surveillance 24/7?

Response: Yes

55.Bio Retention Area # 5 calls for a detail, DP/CU-502, that we couldn’t find, please clarify.

Response: Detail DP/CU502 does not exist. Use details as identified in dwg. CS 102.

SOLICITATION NO. 47PC0619R0003

GSA-PBS, REGION 2

56.Bio Retention Area Types have different top layers, in several areas the area limits for each type are either not shown or it’s impossible to locate, please provide drawings that show the different types clearer.

Response: Refer to details in dwg. CU502, plans in dwgs. CS101, CS102, CS103 & CS104, General Civil Legend in dwg. C-001 and bioretention areas schedule in dwg.

CU601. See revised drawings attached in Solicitation amendment 4 for reference.

57.On drawing CD001 Demolition Note #7 asks for an undercut of 14 inches wherever is required to install the base and subbase section for the new asphalt pavement. Please clarify that this comment applies only to areas where existing asphalt will be removed.

Response:Clarification requested is stated in note B2 of the Civil Works and General Notes in dwg. C-001.

58.Please provide detail for the concrete pavement.

Response: Refer to dwg. CS105 for concrete sections and joint details and dwgs. For base, sub-base layers and undercut requirements use asphalt details in dwg. CS501.

59.The amount of Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Abatement is not clear, and we cannot find the study that indicates the amount of paint and asbestos to abate, please clarify.

Response: Reports Included.

60. Drawings make reference to the geotechnical report, it was not included in the solicitation documents, please provide it.

Response: Geotechnical Report and Field Observations Letter have been provided under Solicitation amendment 4.

61. We hereby request a two weeks’ time extension to the bid date.

Response: The due date was extended on Solicitation amendment number 3 that was posted on FBO. The due date has been extended to Friday May 17th 2019, 4:00PM (EST).

62. Does section 090190.52 only apply if Option 1 is accepted? If not where does it apply?

Response: It applies to the base bid.

63. Please indicated model and manufacturer of existing site lighting fixture that shall be replace, Ref Dwg Sheet E-5, NRP.

Response: For bid purposes, consider existing to be replaced lighting fixtures are:

Two (2) - Lithonia, VR4-2/26DTT-MVOLT-IR One (1) - Lithonia, TV-1000M-GP4-TB One (1) - Lithonia, TFA-400M-TB-SCWA-PER-PE1 One (1) - Lithonia, TFL-400M-RA2-TB-SCWA One (1) - Lithonia, TWR1-175M-TB with photocell

64. Please indicate model and manufacturer of existing fire alarm system.

Response:

Fire Alarm Main panel (location Control Booth between axis 22 and 23)

SOLICITATION NO. 47PC0619R0003

GSA-PBS, REGION 2

Manufacturer: Notifier Fire System Model: AFP-400 addressable

Fire Alarm Secondary panel (location Open Office b/w axis 9 and 10) Manufacturer: Fire-Lite (by Honeywell) Model: MS9050UD addressable

65. As per the drawings GSA is requesting to replace HVAC Units - Model/Trade - from Carrier. But the Controls are from Trane. Can we submit 2 quotes for the Controls? Trane and Carrier?

Response: The controls shall be Trane since the existing BMS is Trane.

The design of ACV units is based on Carrier but any other units with digital scroll compressors can be submitted. Alternatively, VRF units with constant cooling coil discharge temperature control with evidence of at least successful projects controlling as required can be submitted. This note is shown on bid documents.