SF 30 Solicitation Amendment 47PE0721R0015_0001 01 20 2021.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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1/19/2021

Number (RFI) Request for Information. GSA Response / Comments

Please verify, will a Hazardous Material Assesment need to be included in the bid proposal? If so, and hazardous materials are discovered will they be abated through a change order?

Yes. If the contractor encounters hazardous materials, abatement will be handled via change order.

Are Acoustical ceilings to be demo'd completely or are some portions to remain?

Full replacement scope or patch & match? Please confirm.

Use existing grid and replace all ceiling tiles in all project areas. If portions of the grid need repair or replacement it will be handled as a change order.

The SOW is unclear in relation to lighting throughout the space. Shall GC reuse all existing lighting. Or, shall the GC price new 2x4 LED lay-in lighting througout the space?

The GC shall reuse the lighting in the individual offices and multi-purpose room (905). All other spaces require new lighting.

Are feeds to modular furniture in Room 900 to run below the floor and stub up to the furniture, or can they drop down from the ceiling in vertical raceway?

All modular feeds can be fed from above unless positioning prevents. It is common to run modular connections from the ceiling.

Will Multi-Purpose Room 905, and Rooms 908 & 909 be considered to be Meeting

Rooms, to be provided with perimeter receptacles and floor outlets as required

N.E.C. 210.71?

Yes, reference the electrical specifications in the USAO floorplans.

For bidding purposes, what must the contractor provide in the new IDF Room

913A?

Reference the floor plans and Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020

7 What size conduit needs to be provide in the walls for Data cabling. Same as 1/2" electric thin wall

How is cabling to be run? Will it be (1) In conduit from IT room to outlet, (2) In conduit in walls and in cable tray above ceiling, (3) In conduit and on J-Hooks above ceilings, (4) Other means?

#3 - in conduit in walls and in J-hooks

Please confirm. Are all doors to be stain grade? Does GSA/tenant have a preference on species?

Doors are SC stain grade. Contractor to match exising door stain and hardware

Per the SOW. Door Type D6/D7 requires Medeco Bilevel Standard Cylinder

Locksets. This requires a letter from the USA Office giving the GC permission to purchase these locks. These locksets have long lead times. Are these locks required? Are can the GC use a suitable substitution?

Yes, locks are required and you will be issued a letter. No substition.

Please clarify. The door detail for D-06 hardware is for a standard pair of doors.

The current drawing shows double egress. The current hardware set for D-06 want [SIC] work. Please provide specfications on acceptable hardware?

Door hardware will be the double door set. This lockset has been used on other projects.

Make sure that you order the double door lockset for all double doors.

Please clarify that the GC should price new 2x2 carpet tile, and standard 4" vinyl base throughout the entire space?

Yes, standard carpet will be 32 oz with 4" cove vinly base thoughout remodel area.

Per the SOW the GC is to remove/all raised elevated flooring in Room 908. This will require the GC to remove attached seating/tables. Does the GC have to reinstall the seating/flooring?

Removed seating will be given to the agency. The agency representative will have a location that the units can be placed.

Reference the above question, once the raised/elevated flooring, seating/tables are removed, is the GC only responsible for providing new carpet tiles and cove base in Room 908.

Replace entire carpet and cove in Room 908 and 909.

Is VCT flooring to be demo'd completely or are some portions to remain? Full replacement scope or patch & match? Please confirm.

The VCT is to be removed and full replacement when walls are installed.

USAO - 9th Floor Remodel - JL King Justice Building

Solicitation # 47PE0721R0015, Amendment 01

Request For Information

1/19/2021 5:56 PM

Room 909 also has raised/elevated flooring. Confirm that it is to remain in place?

Shall the GC only provide new carpet/cove base in Room 909?

Elevated floor in Room 908 and 909 to remain in current location. All existing flooring finishes will be removed and new carpet and base shall be installed.

Is ceramic tile in restrooms to be demo'd completely or are some portions to remain? Full replacement scope or patch & match? Please confirm.

Ceramic tile was priced to remove as the agency will want new tile installed.

Is carpet tile flooring to be demo'd completely or are some portions to remain? Full replacement scope or patch & match? Please confirm.

All areas involved in this remodel will have new carpet and cove base installed.

In regards to the Carpet Border shown on the finish schedule, which rooms are to receive this, what type of carpet is to be used, and what is the size of the border specified to be?

Reference Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020 and floor plans and drawings.

Can you please provide elevations for all wall tile areas in showers & toilet areas?

Can you provide a height for all wall tile to be run to & which walls are to receive tile?

Reference Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020 and floor plans and drawings.

Please identify who is responsible for installing and providing the system furniture.

It would be helpful to know the brand, type and style if anyone has set a design basis.

Installed by others

Please confirm that the new kitchenette doesn't require the GC to purchase a refrigerator?

Refrigerator to be supplied by agency

23 Please clarify the hours of operation for this project? Documents are in conflict?

Hours of operation is norally 7 am to 6 pm. Weekends and afterhours are also available for excessive noise conditions.

Per the SOW the GC will only be responsible for moving furniture that has been cleared of personal/professional/IT equipment. Please identify that there is a storage location for furniture during the construction phase of this project?

The USAO has a storage area for items they want moved. All other items will be removed before project starts.

Per the SOW the project requires a electrical subcontractor with a Florida License.

Federal property does not require a license in the State, If subs has license in another state will that suffice.

Yes that is OK. They need to provide a copy of license to GSA

Please clarify. Is the moveable partition on the plan new or, existing to be reused?

Shall the GC price a new moveable partition?

The removable wall is an allowance of $60,000 for budgeting purpose. I do not think there is one available to use. I would price a new assembly.

Please confirm. Is the design team required to submit plans to the local code authority?

No, you will only submit plans to the Agency and GSA A&E team to review. City does not come in Courthouse.

Please confirm the number of hard copy drawing sets that is expected at each submittal by the DB team?

4 sets - 1 to Agency and 3 to GSA. All others can download or print PDF file as needed.

Has a subject matter expert with GSA reviewed the current floor plan for life safety conformance?

Not at this time however it was reviewed and no errors were found

Shall the design team include a licensed Fire Protection Engineer as part of the

DB team or is it acceptible for a licensed trade person to modify and design the sprinkler heads and fire alarm devices?

There should be a Fire Protection Engineer along with Mechanical, Electrical and

Architectural members. Each may be required to review/design areas as needed and GSA will have their team look over the recommended design and provide comments or suggestions.

Shall the architect and engineer stamp and seal the drawings on this project in the final submittal?

Yes, Architect or Engineer will be required to stamp plans

Please provide the measurement from the finish floor to the structural deck above the ceiling. Confirm that the structural frame of the floor is concrete, not steel joists.

Reference miscellaneous drawings sent 1/11/21

It appears that some interior steel columns are missing from the plan. Can you provide structural drawings of the building?

See response above. Item 32.

Confirm that the contractor shall accept the drawings provided as DID (Design

Intent)?

Yes, contractor shall accept drawing as DID

35 Please confirm that the current floor plan is the final product?

The proposed drawings submitted by USAO to GSA is the final plan at this time. Only exception would be during demo or layout that an unusual item was found or agency wants to move a wall. At that time the agency will have to submit in writing to GSA and we will forward to the contractor an RFP to determine cost to move or modify.

Under the Millwork section of the specifcations, it calls for a "finished wooden kitchen sink base". May we assume this is a plastic laminate over and engineered wood (partical board) core?

Yes

On the existing 9th floorplan it is showing the perimeter wall of the courtroom to remain. On the proposed plan it shows the southern most wall to be replaced or modified. Please clarify the intent?

Reference the floor plans and Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020

The room names on the finish schedule do not match up to those identified on the plan (and vice versa). It is difficult to know with certainty the desired finishes in the spaces. GC suggest GSA update the room names on the floorplan to match the finish schedule in the DOJ, Master Specifications. This will allow GC to price correct finishes.

Reference the floor plans and Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020

Are cad files available? If not will they be available to the successful contractor after award?

Unfortunately no CAD files exist

Please confirm. Is there any requirement for acoustical testing in relation to the walls/doors?

Reference the floor plans and Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020

Submittals (Finishes) Please confirm that electronic finish boards are acceptable for this project?

An Electronic finish board is OK

42 Please identify which rooms require the foil backed gypsum for RF interruption? This is in the Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020. I will send it out

Are blackout shades required? Please provide a type, style or brand model number of the shades? Shall the shades be manually operated?

Again the Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020 will state if they are needed or not. I will send out but do not believe they are required.

44 Please confirm. That the toilets on the new floor plan are to be floor mounted? Reference the floor plans and Master Specifications dtd 1 May 2020

Where can the IDF room condensing unit be located? Is there a dedicated area on the roof for condensing units?

There are areas on the lower roof to mount the condensor unit

Supplemental a/c for the multipurpose room - Does this unit need to be available for 24/7 conditioning? Is there a tenant condenser water loop available, and if so, is it available 24/7?

The normal A/C is on tenant condenser water loop. The multipurpose room does not need to be available for 24/7

Based on the exisitng plans provided, it appears that there are terminal units that serve the area of work as well as portions of adjacent areas. Are we to assume that these can be left as-is serving two tenants or will this area need to be independent of adjacent areas?

Yes, please leave

48 Can existing diffusers and return grilles be reused or are all new to be provided? Yes, reuse diffusers and return grilles

Some of the existing perimeter HVAC zones appear larger than prescribed by PBS-

P100 Chapter 5. Will current zoning need to be revised to match the current guidelines listed in the table 5.1 Mechancial Performance Requirements and if so what Tier of performance?

No, we are not creating a new work area. This is a revision and no changes required.

50 What is the heat source for the perimeter terminal units, electric, hot water, etc.? Electric

Please confirm shall the modified HVAC controls be intergrated into the building management system?

Yes, shall be modified (if needed)

The DOJ, Master Specifications, requires, 24/7 supplemental HVAC for the IDF room. Is this required?

Yes, still a requirement

Please identify locker specifications and number requested for the new mens/womens shower rooms. Is the GC responsible for providing them?

GC "will coordinate with the USAO concerning the style, color, size of lockers". Contractor shall figure up to five typical gym style lockers.

54 Please verify that man-bars are not needed in ducts at suite demising walls? That is correct

Please clarify. The SOW and DOJ master specifications are in conflict. Is 2 coats or 1 coat of low VOC required?

1 coat of Low VOC primer and 2 coats of Low VOC Paint

The DOJ, Master Specifications, requires walls covering to be installed in the IDF, AUSA, and supply rooms. Does GSA/tenant expect wall coverings? Or, shall walls be GWB with paint?

All wall shall be paint

Please confirm. Is the GC to provide new blinds/draperies? Or, shall the GC reuse existing blinds?

Unless identified on floor plan and in Design Guide the GC shall provide new blinds

Please confirm. Is there any security requirements in this project? If so, is it provided by others?

Yes there is security requirements. If you have a GSA PIV card there are no issues. If not then you will need to go through the HSPD12. On site security is provided by the USAO.

59 Are black out shades Manual? Yes

The current period of performance for this project is 210 days, 90 days design 120 construction. GC doesn't believe that 120 days construction is enough time to complete this project. GC recommends 210 days construction. Is this acceptable?

PoP for construction will be changed to 180 days

Please confirm contractor is not responsible for VTC Equipment? Also please

Identify Offices that require VTC infrastructure VTC equipment is the responsibility of USAO

62 Does contractor need to provide Cable trays throuhout the space, or J-hooks? J-Hooks

63 Please confirm Security Film is not required for this project.

Security film not required. If agency wants it installed the agency will have to submit it in writing and a RFP issued

64 Does project have a SPR? No

65 Does any of the walls require RF Protection? No

F-01 Please provide a manufacturer that has been approved in the past for this carpet, I would like to see what they required on the Factory Bonded Padding?

For bid purposes price 32 oz carpet and you can adjust if needed.

GSA NOTE: In addition to the Master Specifications (22 pgs) and USAO floor plans (3 pgs) dated 1 May 2020, all miscellaneous drawings that are availiable to review (Arch, Mech, etc.) were sent out previously to all contractor representatives who attended the site visit. The same drawings are attached to this amendment for convenience.

77 Forsyth Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3490 USA

1. See attached Request for Information (RFI) responses dated 1/19/2021, 4 pages.

2. SOW Section 2.6 Schedule, Section 4.0 Substantial completion, and wherever referenced, construction Period of Performance (PoP) is changed from 110 days to 180 days. The design period is unchanged.

3. SF1442, block 13a and wherever referenced, offer due date is extended from 1/20/21 to 1/26/21. Time is unchanged.

77 Forsyth Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3490 USA NameandTitleSigner[0]: