RFP Amendment 47PE0420R0002_0003-2020 06 16.pdf

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Kimberly Carson, Contracting Officer - Team Lead

The purpose of this amendment is to address questions received in response to RFP 47PE0420R0002.

Please note - Slip sheets of the revised Solicitation and Agreement are attached (changes are denoted by a line in the right hand margin). Additionally, the Government intends to award up to five (5) contracts, but has the option to award more/less than five (5) contracts. The proposal due date of June 30, 2020 remains unchanged.

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Capital & Acquisitions Program Branch (AMD) 77 Forsyth Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3490 USA

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Additional

Data Questions Answers

1 Attachment B SOW Can specifications for the seed project be issued prior to bid response date?

CSI MasterFormat specifications are not required for the seed project.

Which pricing is supposed to be shown on page 3 of the SF1442, what items are supposed to be included each of the bid items?

Do not insert any pricing on page 3 of the SF1442, as these line items will be $0.00 with a Not to Exceed value. Use

Attachment B-1 to show the Breakdown and Total Seed

Project Proposed Cost.

3 Attachment B SOW Is this seed project supposed to be design-build?

The solicitation is for General Construction with Design

Build capabilities.

4 Attachment A SOW

The bid items are listed as “General Construction Services to include

Design-Build services;” how much work on this IDIQ will be D/B versus

D/B/B?

Future task orders could be either General Construction or

Design Build.

5 Attachment B-1 Price Sheet Does the cost breakdown in Attachment B-1, or can a form similar to it with all of the same information is shown?

Use Attachment B-1 as provided.

6 General

As a result of the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., and the resulting Federal, State and local governments’ responses / requirements of safe distancing and potential advocations of working remotely and/or complete organization closures, please advise how the Government intends to address delays resulting there as it pertains to the current solicitation schedule for this and all future projects.

Task orders are individual projects, as such each project schedule will be created according to the current conditions at the time/place based on project complexity.

7 Attachment B SOW Is AISC (American Iron and Steel Certification) required for the structural steel fabrication and/or erection for this project?

The seed project is an interior renovation.

8 Attachment B SOW What is the level of infectious disease control rating for this site?

The seed project is in a multi-level federal courthouse/office building.

9 Attachment B SOW Describe any and all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control?

See previous question 8 answer.

10 Attachment B SOW What are the sustainability/LEED requirements for this project?

The seed project is not a LEED project. GSA PBS P100

Facility Standards and GSA Divison One specifications applies to all projects.

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11 Attachment B SOW What the liquidated damages for this seed project? $39.73 per day.

12 Attachment B SOW

During construction in an area where the ceilings or fire suppression system will be disrupted, will NFPA 241 apply? Will the government require additional security measures beyond NFPA code such as fire watch, temporary fire alarms, adjustments to sprinkler heads, etc.

GSA PBS P100 Facility Standards and GSA Divison One specifications applies to all projects. If additional requirements are required they will be stated in the SOW for each task order.

13 General

Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with? What is the name and contact information of the person or persons that will need to be coordinated with for security and fire alarm and suppression systems work and/or disruptions?

Each building is different. That information will be provided if needed per each project task order.

14 Attachment B SOW

The scope of work requires a pre-construction asbestos assessment, how will be handled if asbestos or any other hazardous materials are discovered during the assessment?

All GSA projects require a preassessment survey. Any abatement cost would be a modification to the task order and require 3 bids from local state licensed abatement companies.

15 Attachment B SOW Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

HSPD12 requirements apply to all federal buildings.

16 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW It looks like we have to go through (2) walls with the piping if they are full height. Can you confirm that?

Unknown.

17 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW

Please request pictures of the above ceiling areas where the proposed pipe routing is to go. We are looking for obstructions, clearances, fire protection, type of attachments required etc.

Unknown.

18 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW Is the condenser supposed to sit on the floor of the penthouse or is a housekeeping pad or rails required?

Unknown.

19 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW Is the Stulz condenser tied into a BMS? If so, please request the who has the controls contract.

No.

20 Attachment B SOW Please check on the 5-1 escort requirement. Not sure what you are asking. See question 15 answer.

21 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW Is the penthouse vented? The condenser will need to reject it’s heat somewhere.

Unknown.

22 Attachment B SOW Is the IT room in room 4183? Yes

23 Attachment B SOW Is the intent for wall demo to stay right below the ceiling, build a header, so that if ceiling pattern does not match, you will not see it?

Yes, a shallow header as minimal as possible. The drop ceilings remain.

24 Attachment B, 24.6 SOW Please confirm only new carpet for rooms 4185,4175,4176,4177,4178, and 4179?

New carpet is throughout the entire adjacent space to the existing office suite.

25 Attachment B, 24.7 SOW Please provide photos of existing cove base we are to match? Or specify what size and manufacturer.

Standard commercial 4" high cove base, rubber or vinyl depending on what is there.

26 Attachment B, 24.8 SOW

Can you provide contact info for Johnson controls related to card reader? Or the service provider that can be contacted with the building to get a price for this aspect of work. Also please provide what type of card reader is required, dual function, etc.

The card readers are handled by the US marshals.

27 Attachment B, 24.9 SOW Cat 6E or Cat 6A?

Category 5e or 6 depending on what is there in rest of suite.

28 Attachment B, 24.9 SOW Is the Data rack located in room 4183, will contractor be required to punch down New 14 cables, label, and test?

Yes, yes.

29 Attachment B, 24.9 SOW Is there an existing cable tray in the ceiling? If not can contractor use J-hooks, this will limit the amount of ceiling work required No, provide them. We don't accept "J" hooks.

30 Attachment B, 24.9 SOW Can contractor use FMC ( Flexible Metal Conduit) in the existing walls to provide a chase for Data cables, with cut in wall boxes.

GSA PBS P100 Facility Standards and GSA Divison One specifications applies to all projects.

31 Attachment B, 24.10 SOW

Will contractor need to leave enough slack to run Data cables through system furniture. If so will system furniture be ready to install prior to contractor completing the space. Or will contractor need to plan to come back at a later date and terminate Data cables and hook power to system furniture?

New cables are to be terminated in new data jacks, recessed in walls. You are to furnish and install furniture whips.

32 Attachment B, 24.10 SOW Can GSA provide wire configuration for Furniture Whips. Also do these require isolated grounds.

Furniture has been selected, but not purchased.

33 Attachment B, 24.10 SOW How many outlets are in each cubicle? See question 32 answer.

34 Attachment B, 24.10 SOW What is the maxium amount of outlets GSA will allow on one circuit?

GSA PBS P100 Facility Standards and GSA Divison One specifications applies to all projects.

35 Attachment B, 24.10 SOW Can contractor us MC cable to provide wire in the existing walls for power?

GSA PBS P100 Facility Standards and GSA Divison One specifications applies to all projects.

36 Attachment B, 24.3 SOW

We see that a Hazmat survey is required for the project, so we assume that GSA is not expecting us to carry in cost in our proposal for removal of Hazardous materials.. Please clarify?

See question 14 answer.

37 Attachment B, 24.11 SOW Can GSA provide a photo of the broken transom? Possibly a close up photo to see how it is installed.

Photo #10.

38 Attachment B, 24.13 SOW Can GSA provide asbuilt drawings for fire alarm and sprinkler system? If available, after award.

39 Attachment B, 24.13 SOW

If asbuilts are not available for sprinkler, can GSA provide a count for replace sprinkler eschutson, also confirm that contractor shall not include cost for replacing or updating the existing sprinkler heads to code?

One, white metal ring.

40 Attachment B-1 Price

Sheet

Is listed as an option on the plans, will Gsa provide a revised 1442, or is another method necessary to show this price?

See question 5 answer.

41 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW Who currently provides the controls for the building, and can you provide their contact information?

No.

42 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW Will exhaust fan need to be tied in to existing BAS? Unknown.

43 Attachment B, 24.12 SOW Can GSA provide SF of area of wall that needs wallcovering removed or skimmed, and painted?

Approximately 800 SF or more.

44 Attachment B, 24.12 SOW

Please confirm contractor is not to paint any of the existing space except for area as provide with the above Question, photos appear to show only one coat of paint on existing walls.

Patch walls (minor picture frame holes), paint walls entire new suite approx 4000 SF. 2 coats latex low VOC paint.

45 General

Please confirm that contractor shall not include replacement of any lights, HVAC diffusers, fire alarm devices, wall outlets, light switches, no installation of daylight harvesting, motion sensors, occupancy sensors?

Unknown. All existing items in office must be working. We are not upgrading the suite.

46 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW

Will contractor need to provide a roof curb for relocated condesor? If so can GSA provide name of Roofing company or who currently has the warranty on the roof.

Condener is going in penthouse.

47 General Please define the number of hard copy drawing sets that the GSA would like for the design team to submit to the PM.

For seed project zero. All drawings/specs are electronic format.

48 Attachment A SOW

Please identify the percent phase submissions required for this project. (35, 75, 95)? Will members of the design team be required to be on site for the review meetings?

Task orders are 35, 65, 100 unless otherwise specified.

Task orders will specify onsite or conference call for meetings.

49 Attachment B SOW Please confirm if there are any leed requirements for this project. See question 10 answer.

50 Attachment A SOW SOW 2.8.2 Please provide more info and clarify expectations of the

"narrative" required at each design submission.

Design Narrative is 3.2.1.1.2.

51 General

Please identify the trapzoidal shaped room beside the stairwell plan north, served by door 4017B. Is this a common area component and may it be used for egress?

Not part of suite. Do not reference any documents that are not part of this solicitation.

52 General Please identify the name and use of the spaces served by doors 4013, 4012, 4002 and 4003.

See question 51 answer.

53 Attachment B, 24.5 SOW

Please confirm that the new 4' x 8' opening to the existing storage room (Note 'A' in DID's) is intended to alleviate the dead end corridor.

Will the new opening require any trim?

This is not a storage room.

54 Attachment B, 24.13 SOW Are existing drawings of the FP and FA systems available for review by the DB Team?

See question 38 answer.

55 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW Hexgon tag 1 identifies as condensing uint but is this not an evaparator? Please advise.

Condensing.

56 General Please confirm the wall thickness of the corridor / demising wall (depth of frame) Unknown.

57 Attachment B, 24.8 SOW Is there a need for a card reader at the double door ? There is no double door.

58 General Does the tennant have any requirements for high density storage? If so please define spatial requirements.

No.

59 General Does the tennant require any additional security requirements beyond what is defined in the PBS P100?

Not sure what you are asking. The scope for seed project is

Attachment B.

60 General Please define the wall assembly above ceiling between the offices and corridor and if it is sufficient for the tennant's STC needs.

Not required.

61 General Please clarify if there is any plumbing associated with the area labeled

"040176 break" on the DIDs.

The breakroom and storage room, do not exist. Refer to plan: A0-2 in DIDs.

62 General Please provide the approximate clear space above ceiling to the underside of structural deck Standard drop ceiling plenum.

63 General Are there any cavities or voids in the existing slab that serve hvac or electrical?

Unknown.

64 Attachment B, 24.15 SOW Does the server room have an FM200 or similar fire protection system?

Unknown.

65 MEP

Where are the electrical panels that the condensing unit is wired from? Will the electrical connections need to be moved to a different panel closer to the new location of the condensing unit?

Unknown.

66 MEP

Is the ductwork shown on drawing M-1 4 th

FLR PARTIAL PLAN

accurate?

M-1 thru M-4 are schematic drawings, and are not intended to be used for construction.

67 MEP

Where is the data room and electrical room where connections to data drops and electrical furniture whips will be made?

See question 22 answer.

68 Attachment B SOW Will there be any modifications made to existing lighting? Will light switch(es) and/or exit light(s) need to be installed at the new opening?

Lighting is not being upgraded. Yes, if required by code.

69 General Are there any receptacles, switches, outlet boxes, or other devices in the wall area to be demolished?

The area for the wall opening cutout? No.

70 MEP How many cables/jacks are at each data drop? 2

71 MEP

Is each furniture whip location to serve one workstation or more? How many receptacles and tel/data outlets are anticipated for each workstation? Has the furniture been selected?

Yes. Two. Yes.

72 MEP

Will there be any additional general use receptacles to be added? Will there be any office equipment (such as printers or copiers) that will require dedicated receptacles and tel/data outlets?

No. No.

73 MEP

Are the furniture whips shown on the DIDs in addition to the existing circuits in the space and if so have the electrical panels been reviewed to determine if there is sufficient capacity?

Yes. No.

74 General Fire Alarm Are there fire alarm as-builts available? See question 38 answer.

75 General Fire Alarm Are there fire alarm calculations available to determine spare capacity of the sytstem and circuits for this project area.

The seed project is not upgrading the fire system.

76 General Fire Alarm

Has the fire alarm system audio amplifiers been upgraded for this floor so as not to require additional upgrade of the head end equipment? In other words, how many devices can be added per circuit to accommodate this project as necessary?

Unknown.

77 General Fire Alarm Will there be a requirement to complete as-built drawings of the existing fire alarm system that currently protects the project area?

See question 75 answer.

78 General Fire Alarm Will it be feasible to perform testing of the existing fire alarm system to ensure the system functions properly with no trouble conditions?

Unknown.

79 General Fire Alarm

During construction, if wire nuts are found, is it the responsibility of this fire alarm contractor to remove and replace for compliance with PBS-

P100?

See question 75 answer.

80 General Fire Alarm Where new conduit is required, does this conduit have to be red?

GSA PBS P100 Facility Standards and GSA Divison One specifications applies to all projects.

81 General Fire

Sprinkler

Is it the intent of this project to correct all existing fire sprinkler coverage issues? Several spacing issues were noted, insufficient coverage due to hazard was noted and numerous escutcheons were missing.

See question 75 answer.

82 General Fire

Sprinkler Are there fire sprinkler as-builts available for this area? See question 38 answer.

83 General Fire

Sprinkler

Will there be a requirement to complete as-built drawings of the existing fire sprinkler system that currently protects the project area?

See question 75 answer.

84 General Fire

Sprinkler

Will hydraulic calculations be required or will it be acceptable to perfrom add/relocates of the fire sprinklers in accordance with pipe scheduled methods or State of Florida or local government guidelines.

See question 75 answer.

85 General Fire

Sprinkler

Where existing fire sprinklers are installed within 12-inches of a fluorescent light fixture, should these be relocated or left as is.

See question 75 answer.

86 General Fire

Sprinkler

Where existing fire sprinklers are installed within 30-inches of supply air grilles, should these be 175 deg F sprinklers or will 155 deg F sprinklers be acceptable?

See question 75 answer.

87 General Fire

Sprinkler

Is it the intent to replace all fire sprinklers in this project area with quick-response sprinklers with proper U.L. listed escutcheons See question 75 answer.

88 General Fire

Sprinkler

Is it possible to add an allowance to correct fire sprinkler issues in adjacent areas outside of this project that open to this project?

No.

89 Attachment B - 24.6 SOW How much of the carpet is existing to be removed, floor prep for new direct glue down carpet?

All existing carpet in new office is to be replaced.

90 Attachment B SOW

In the SOW, the photo #8 shows an existing light fixture, are these lights to be replaced with LED fixtures or are they to be cleaned and re-lamped? What is the intended scope of work?

We are not upgrading the lighting system.

91 General

The fire suppression scope is just to replace the missing escutcheon and adjust the heads if necessary. Does it matter if we show the cost of the fire protection engineer as a subcontractor under General

Conditions or as a Division 21 Fire Suppression subcontractor?

Division 21.

Attachment B -

24.12

SOW

If the existing wallcovering is in good shape, can it be painted in lieu of being removed? There is no way to determine that quantity of wallcovering that is existing.

No. See question 43 answer.

93 Attachment B - 24.3 SOW Can we have a copy of the asbestos survey made available for this project?

The seed project requires a preassessment survey be completed.

94 Attachment B-1 SOW

Note "I" Option 2- on the floor plan calls out to relocate the condensing unit to the roof. For this bid, do you want to see that as a single separate cost item on the bid form?

Relocating condensor is not an "option". Use Attachment B-

1 as provided.

95 General

Submission Requirements a. Per the "47PE0420R0002-Solicitation" instructions, page 7 of 55, Part II.A outlines the proposal contents.

Can those be submitted as one collated and combined PDF? Or should each section, 1-6 be submitted as a separate PDF?

The proposal should be submitted as two (2) pdf documents. Part I - Price Proposal and Part II - Technical

Proposal

96 General

Delivery Requirements a. The proposals should be delivered via email to the email addresses in I.H of the "47PE0420R0002-

Solicitation". Please confirm that only emails need to be sent, and that no hard copies are required.

Correct. Proposals shall be submitted electronically only. Please disregard the template language regarding submission of hard copy proposals

97 General

Form SF24 a. We have been unable to find SF24 that is asked for in

"47PE0420R0002-Solicitation" instructions II.A. Will you please provide a copy of the SF24 that should be completed for this proposal?

The SF24 is attached to this amendment.

98 General

Submittals in SOW a. Does the offeror need to complete and submit the submittals "47PE0420R0002-Attachment B - SOW Seed Project -

2020 02 18" or is that for information for the narrative for Factor 3?

The IDIQ base contract and seed project will be awarded simultaneously.

99 II.B. page 7 General File Size Restrictions a. If this is to be sent via email what are the file size restrictions?

GSA email does not accept file size over 7 MBs. We do not accept "dropbox" type document sharing.

100 General

Factor 1 Project Requirements a. Factor 1 in "47PE0420R0002-

Solicitation" states "The Offeror is requested to submit a detailed description of one (1) completed and closed project", and it further states that the project "Cannot be currently on-going or substantially complete"- Please clarify.

A detailed description of a fully completed project is required. Projects that are near to completion are not permissible.

101 General

On the Pricing sheet provided by GSA its states that the contractor shall be required to utilize the unit pricing accepted at the IDIQ level when preparing the price proposal. Please clarify are we to use the

GSA line item pricing sheet?

Use Attachment B-1 as provided.

102 General

On Page 8 of 46 on the attached document it is stating in Section III.F.

Paragraph (1) (b) that the insurance requirements for Comprehensive

Commercial General Liability insurance is $5,000,000.00 per

Occurrence. The previous IDIQ was at $2,000,000.00. Is the

$5,000,000.00 Correct?

Please see the attached Section III.F. Insurance

Requirements slipsheet for the revised rates. (Page 8 of the Agreement)

SOL. The Solicitation documents Factor 3 ask for a constructability review.

Please clarify what GSA is looking for given a fully developed design has not been provided. The previous IDIQ provided a full design and the contractors were to review it for constructability. The best we can do for this is provide a couple sample pages for a 25% design as to what our potential design would look like.

A Constructability Review is not required for this seed project; however, the Offeror must provide a complete narrative of how the project will be accomplished. Please see the enclosed slipsheet of the revised Factor 3. (Page

11 of the Solicitation)

Seed

Project Are we able to share controlled document “Attachment+B-2-

FHWA+Orlando+-+Live+Project+-+Design+Intent+Documents+-

+2019+9+11” with our subcontractors?

Yes, all contractors and sub-contractors shall have an

HSPD-12 clearance, and therefore are permitted to review the documents.

105 Factor 4 d. page 12 SOL.

Can the GC use CPARS and CCASS documents on hand or do we need to use the PPQ form provided?

All Offerors shall use Attachment D - Past Performance

Questionnaire. However, the Government reserves the right to review other sources, including CPARS, in evaluating Past Performance.

106 I.E. page 5 SOL.

Will individual Task order awards in excess of 1 million be allowed under this contract?

Yes; however, the Maximum Order limit per contract for the base and all option years, if exercised, is $10 million.

107 I.G. page 6 SOL. Will the seed project be awarded out of this solicitation? See question 98 answer.

108 SOL. Please confirm that this is Not an 8a Project? This is an SDVOSB total set aside.

109 SOL.

Is the Bid bond for the seed project, or are you requiring one for the overall contract. If for overall contract what amount should be use?

The Bid Bond is required for the Seed Project.

110 SOL.

If we have a project with GSA that is substantially complete, but has not finaled because of COVID 19, can that project be used for past performance?

No. We are asking for 1 similar completed project within the last 6 years.

111 Factor 3 page 11 SOL.

First Paragraph indicates Design team submission on SF330? Did not see that requirement please clarify.

A SF330 is not required for this requirement, please see the enclosed slipsheet of the revised Factor 3. (Page 11 of the Solicitation)

112 Factor 4 d. page 12 SOL. Can contractor submit CPARS for this?

All Offerors shall use Attachment D - Past Performance

Questionnaire. However, the Government reserves the right to review other sources, including CPARS, in evaluating Past Performance.

113 II.E.(2) SOL.

Evidence of bonding compacity is required and lists amount of 1 million. is that correct, or should it be 10 million?

$1 million is correct.

114 I.E. page 5 Agreement

(3) Maximum Limitation. The Maximum Ordering Limitation (MOL) under this contract will be in the amount of $10,000,000.00 per contract. Please clarify that the MOL is 10 million per contractor per year, and not 10 million per contract?

The Maximum Order limit per contract for the base and all option years, if exercised, is $10 million.

115 I.E. page 5

SEED

SOW

Can GSA provide the budget range for the seed Project?

The order of magnitude for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000

116 Agreement

III. F.

Insurance

The insurance requirments seem boiler plate and not consistent with other GSA IDIQ contracts, and it will cause a per task order cost increase, will GSA consider changing the (B) to 3 Million per occurrence in lieu of 5 million: in ( C) to 2 million per occurence in lieu of 2.5 million?

See question 102 answer.

117 Agreement

II. C.

The pricing sheet states that the contractor should use the line item pricing sheet provided by GSA. Will there be a line item pricing sheet provided by GSA?

Use Attachment B-1 to show the Breakdown and Total

Seed Project Proposed Cost.

The scope of work makes mention of several attachments (See C plan, See D plan, See E plan, See F plan). Will the attachments be provider?

These attachments are already attached to the RFP https://beta.sam.gov/opp/2f29910d296c4c339753863b737d

58f3/view?keywords=47pe0420r0002&sort=-relevance&index=opp&is_active=true&page=1

119 Due to the Covid 19 can we still request a site visit?

No, There aren't any site visits scheduled for this project, please see plans and photos that are included as attachments.

120 Will there be specification provided?

The specifications for the Seed Project are already attached to the RFP as Attachment B – SOW and B-2

Design Intent Documents -https://beta.sam.gov/opp/2f29910d296c4c339753863b737d

58f3/view?keywords=47pe0420r0002&sort=-relevance&index=opp&is_active=true&page=1

121 SOL.

Will the Solicitation submittal date be extended since additional information needs to be provided?

Amendment 0002, extended the proposal due date to

6/30/2020.

122 Factor 1 page 9 SOL.

Factor 1 – Prior Experience on Relevant Projects - Please confirm

Offerors will submit one (1) completed and closed project performed.

Yes, offerors must submit one (1) completed and closed project as Recent and Relevant experience.

123 Factor 2 page 10 SOL.

Factor 2 – Management Plan - Please confirm $10,000,000 is the threshold.

The Maximum Order limit per contract for the base and all option years, if exercised, is $10 million.

124 Factor 3 page 11 SOL.

Factor 3 – Seed Project Response – (1) Please confirm only one

Design Partner is required under this factor. (2) Please confirm the

Design Partner should complete the entire SF 330 (i.e. Part I and

II). (3) Does the SF 330 count towards the page limit?

Yes, only one Design Partner is required. A SF330 is not required for this requirement, please see the enclosed slipsheet of the revised Factor 3. (Page 11 of the

Solicitation)

125 Factor 1 page 9 SOL.

If our firm enters into a Teaming agreement with another contractor, can we use their experience to qualify for the Past Performance?

The Government is looking for prior experience by the prime contractor or past work together as a joint venture. In accordance to Section II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture

Offerors (4) past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

Factor 4 page 12

(b) SOL. Can we use CPARS in lieu of the PPQs?

All Offerors shall use Attachment D - Past Performance

Questionnaire. However, the Government reserves the right to review other sources, including CPARS, in evaluating Past Performance.

127 SOL. Will you be hosting a pre-bid site visit? See question 119 answer.

Factor 4 page 12

(b)

SOL.

May we submit previously completed PPQs as long as they do not reference a specific solicitation?

Current, and accurately completed PPQs are required for this project on the form provided.

129 Factor 1 page 9

SOL.

Under Factor 1 – Prior Experience on Relevant Projects, the Offeror is requested to submit a detailed description of one (1) completed and closed project performed as the prime contractor within the past six (6) years that is similar in nature to the work described in the solicitation.

It then states “For each project, offerors should submit, at a minimum, the information identified on the document included in the solicitation as Attachment C.” Finally, Factor 4 – Past Performance on Relevant

Projects is requiring PPQs for three similar projects. Please confirm that you are only looking for ONE project under Factor 1.

Factor 1 is requesting Prior Experience on Relevant

Projects for one (1) project. Factor 4 is requesting PPQs for three (3) similar projects completed in the last six (6) years.

130 Factor 1 page 9 SOL.

Is the government looking for separate past performance projects from both joint venture partners under Factor 1 and Factor 4, or is the government looking for a combined past performance package that totals 1 past performance job (stated in Factor 1) and 3 PPQs (stated in Factor 4)?

Combined past performance package that totals 3 PPQs for Factor 3. Per Factor 1, While the Government is looking for prior experience by the prime contractor or joint venture, the Government may consider relevant experience by affiliated companies, key personnel and subcontractors.

Factor 4 page 12

(b)

SOL.

Are we allowed to submit CPARS in lieu of PPQs? We have been informed by the USACE that they will no longer fill in PPQs since they are using the CPARS system. We have USACE past performance that we would like to submit ,however we will be unable to obtain new

PPQs.

See question 126 answer.

Factor 4 page 12

(b)

SOL.

Projects & PPQs: Just confirming 1 project and Past Performance

Questionnaire is required per Factor 1 – Prior Experience on Relevant

Projects and 3 additional PPQs are required for other projects per

Factor 4 Past Performance on Relevant Projects. The PPQs in Factor

4 do not require project descriptions to be submitted.

Factor 1 is requesting Prior Experience on Relevant

Projects for one (1) project. Factor 4 is requesting PPQs for three (3) similar projects completed in the last six (6) years.

Attachment C - Prior Experience and Attachment D - Past

Performance contain all of the required information. The

Offerors should ensure each area of these documents are fully completed.

Factor 4 page 12

(b) SOL. Can offerors submit CPARs in lieu of PPQs? See question 126 answer.

134 I.F. page 5/6 ARCH Please define insurance requirements needed by the architect and engineer.

A/E are required to be Florida state licensed and carry industry typical insurance such as buisness liability, auto, and errors/ommissions policies.

135 Factor 3 page 11 SOL.

10. Factor 3 – Seed Project Response (25% weight) on page 11 of the

Solicitation requires a Design Partner SF330 submission in the Seed

Project Response. The SF330 is not referenced anywhere else in the

Solicitation, nor is the form provided. Please confirm that a Design

Partner SF330 is required to be submitted with the proposal.

Yes, only one Design Partner is required. A SF330 is not required for this requirement, please see the enclosed slipsheet of the revised Factor 3. (Page 11 of the

Solicitation)

136 General Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

Yes. Please see the attached GSA Tax Exemption

Statement. However, it recommended that you contact your state department of revenue

137 General

Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore

Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

No. Please reference Attachment A - 2.10.6

138 General

Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current

Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs effecting such materials? Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin.

Not relevant. The seed project, as well as any future task orders are all individual contracts. This is not a pre-negotitated line item contract.

139 General Is this seed project a real project, or is this simply for pricing? See question 98 answer.

GSA Solicitation No.47PE0420R0002

Document: C201-SB GC/AUGUST 2019 (The Solicitation)

Factor 4 - Past Performance on Relevant Projects (25% weight)

This factor will evaluate the quality of an offeror’s collective experience in performing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to those described in this solicitation.

4:30PM, unless otherwise stated.

operation of the building and its tenants. The standard hours of the building are 8AM to work being executed in a fully occupied building without causing disruption to the daily team in a design-build environment. Within this plan, the contractor shall describe to the Proposed coordination plan of multiple disciplines including design team and construction e) with the Government from beginning to end

Procedures, processes and methods for managing the progress of project and interacting d) and closeout.

be considered in the schedule associated with, but not limited to, submittals, inspections Description of the automated scheduling systems used and description of events that must c) propose to mitigate the impact on project completion.

potentially delay overall progress on the project, and what actions the Offeror would Additionally, the narrative should discuss any significant contingency issues that could project schedule and the rationale for selecting the proposed project schedule.

Narrative demonstrating how the project will be accomplished utilizing the proposedb) project to include approximate number of days.

Scheduling technique and project planning methodology used in completing the seed a) whetherthe approach includes:

Project documents (SOW, drawings, specifications, and etc.). The Government will evaluate narrative of how the project will be accomplished and a detailed Cost estimate of the Seed completed with a Design Partner. Successful responses to this factor will provide a complete with the Seed Statement of Work (Attachment B). The Seed Project Response must be technical requirements and objectives to successfully execute the Seed Project in accordance The Government will evaluate whether the offeror demonstrated an overall understanding of the

Factor 3 – Seed Project Response (25% weight)

Government’s consent.

No changes to specific personnel proposed for key positions may be made without the oversight responsibilities and can be either based in the firm’s home office or onsite.

deliverables. The primary Contract Manager should be an individual with administrative of ongoing projects responsible to GSA for scheduling/coordinating all project and contract Contract Manager shall be a central point of contact, tasked with serving as an overall manager Offerors must also identify, and provide a resume for, a primary contract manager. The primary

Sol. Reference No. 47PE0420R0002 GSA Contract No:

Document: C101-SB-GC/AUGUST 2019 (The Agreement)

FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction, GSAR 552.236-73, Submittals located in Section IV.A. of the Agreement is supplemented as follows:

(1) The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer shop drawings, samples, calculations, product information, mockups, GSA Form 184 (associated 184A and 184B as necessary), and other submittals (collectively, "submittals") demonstrating compliance with Contract requirements for all Work components as specified elsewhere in this Contract.

III.D. Finality of Contract Modifications

As set forth elsewhere in this Contract, the Contractor is entitled to additional consideration under certain conditions, including the issuance of change orders. It is the Contractor's duty to include in proposals for equitable adjustment or other consideration all compensation to which it may be entitled, including cost and time. Unless otherwise explicitly stated in a modification to the Contract providing such consideration, adjustments to the Contract price or time agreed upon therein shall be deemed to provide all compensation to which the Contractor is entitled, and shall constitute final settlement of the Contractor's entitlement to compensation on account of the change or other condition giving rise to the modification.

III.E. Liquidated Damages

The Contractor acknowledges that time is of the essence for the performance of the Work, and that determining actual damages from delay would be extremely difficult and impractical. If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion of the Work in accordance with FAR 52.211- 12, Liquidated Damages and GSAR 552.211-12, Liquidated Damages and the time specified in this Contract, the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for liquidated damages at the rate specified in Section I (Project Information), paragraph entitled, “Liquidated Damages Rate,” for each calendar day following the required completion date that the Work is not Substantially Complete.

III.F. Insurance Requirements

(1) The Contractor shall obtain and maintain for the entire life of the Contract, in addition to any insurance required by law, the following minimum kinds and amounts of insurance required pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation, and GSAR 552.228-5, Government as Additional Insured.

(a) Workers' compensation insurance in the amount required by the jurisdiction in which the Contract is performed. The Contractor shall obtain Employers' liability coverage of at least $100,000.00 If occupational diseases are not covered by workers' compensation insurance, Employers' liability coverage shall include occupational diseases.

(b) Broad form comprehensive commercial general liability insurance in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include, but not be limited to, contractual liability, bodily injury and property damage.

(c) Comprehensive automobile liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the Contract in the amount of at least $200,000.00 per person and $50,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000.00 per occurrence for property damage.

(2) The Contractor shall promptly provide to the Contracting Officer proof that it has obtained insurance required by the Contract in the form of certificates of insurance. The Contractor shall

BID BOND

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STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.228(a)

FOR (Construction, Supplies or Services)

OBLIGATION:

We, the Principal and Surety(ies) are firmly bound to the United States of America (hereinafter called the Government) in the above penal sum. For payment of the penal sum, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally. However, where the Sureties are corporations acting as co-sureties, we, the Sureties, bind ourselves in such sum "jointly and severally" as well as "severally" only for the purpose of allowing a joint action or actions against any or all of us. For all other purposes, each Surety binds itself, jointly and severally with the Principal, for the payment of the sum shown opposite the name of the Surety. If no limit of liability is indicated, the limit of liability is the full amount of the penal sum.

CONDITIONS:

The Principal has submitted the bid identified above.

THEREFORE:

The above obligation is void if the Principal - (a) upon acceptance by the Government of the bid identified above, within the period specified therein for acceptance (sixty (60) days if no period is specified), executes the further contractual documents and gives the bond(s) required by the terms of the bid as accepted within the time specified (ten (10) days if no period is specified) after receipt of the forms by the principal; or (b) in the event of failure to execute such further contractual documents and give such bonds, pays the Government for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of the bid.

Each Surety executing this instrument agrees that its obligation is not impaired by any extension(s) of the time for acceptance of the bid that the Principal may grant to the Government.

Notice to the surety(ies) of extension(s) is waived. However, waiver of the notice applies only to extensions aggregating not more than sixty (60) calendar days in addition to the period originally allowed for acceptance of the bid.

WITNESS:

The Principal and Surety(ies) executed this bid bond and affixed their seals on the above date.

DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must not be later than bid opening date)

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JOINT VENTURE

OTHER (Specify)

PARTNERSHIPINDIVIDUAL

CORPORATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form is authorized for use when a bid guaranty is required. Any deviation from this form will require the written approval of the Administrator of General Services.

2. Insert the full legal name and business address of the Principal in the space designated "Principal" on the face of the form. An authorized person shall sign the bond. Any person signing in a representative capacity (e.g., an attorney-in-fact) must furnish evidence of authority if that representative is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture, or an officer of the corporation involved.

3. The bond may express penal sum as a percentage of the bid price. In these cases, the bond may state a maximum dollar limitation (e.g., 20% of the bid price but the amount not to exceed dollars).

4. (a) Corporations executing the bond as sureties must appear on the Department of the Treasury's list of approved sureties and must act within the limitations listed therein. The value put into the LIABILITY LIMIT block is the penal sum (i.e., the face value) of the bond, unless a co-surety arrangement is proposed.

(b) When multiple corporate sureties are involved, their names and addresses shall appear in the spaces (Surety A, Surety B, etc.) headed "CORPORATE SURETY(IES)." In the space designated "SURETY(IES)" on the face of the form, insert only the letter identifier corresponding to each of the sureties. Moreover, when co-surety arrangements exist, the parties may allocate their respective limitations of liability under the bond, provided that the sum total of their liability equals 100% of the bond penal sum.

(c) When individual sureties are involved, a completed Affidavit of Individual Surety (Standard Form 28) for each individual surety, shall accompany the bond.

The Government may require the surety to furnish additional substantiating information concerning its financial capability.

5. Corporations executing the bond shall affix their corporate seals. Individuals shall execute the bond opposite the word "Corporate Seal"; and shall affix an adhesive seal if executed in Maine, New Hampshire, or any other jurisdiction requiring adhesive seals.

6. Type the name and title of each person signing this bond in the space provided.

7. In its application to negotiated contracts, the terms "bid" and "bidder" shall include "proposal" and "offeror."

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STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016) BACK

October 01, 2018

Statement

GSA Tax Exempt Number: 44-0553234

The General Services Administration (GSA) is an agency of the federal government. As a federal agency, GSA is exempt from state, local, and use taxes on purchases.

Similarly, personal and real property are exempt from state and local property taxes when the property tax is both owned and possessed bythe federal government.

Signed, Edward Burrows

USDA Financial Management Liaison

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

U.S. General Services Administration