RFP 47PF0020R0015 Amendment 02.pdf

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.

15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or Print) 16A. Name and title of Contracting Officer (Type or Print)

MARTIN L. HARRIS (217) 492-5041

CONTRACTING OFFICER

martin.harris@gsa.gov

15B. Contractor/Offeror 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States of America

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. Date Signed

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. Contract ID Code

2. Amendment/Modification No. 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Req. No. 5. Project No. (if applicable)

02 03/26/2020

6. Issued By Code 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code

General Services Administration SEE BLOCK 6

Acquisition Management Division

520 South Eighth Street

Springfield IL 62703

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No., Street, County, and Zip Code) (X) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

X

RFP 47PF0020R0015

9B. Date (See Item 11)

02/28/2020 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10B. Date (See Item 13)

Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended X is not extended.

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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDG-

MENT 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (if required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(x) A. This change order is issued pursuant to: (Specify authority) The changes set forth in item 14 are made in the Contract Order No. in item 10A.

B. The above numbered Contract/Order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

Set fourth 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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

RFP 47PF0020R0015, Plaza-Alleyway Replacement and Bollard Installation, Thomas D. Lambros Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, Youngstown, Ohio.

1. This amendment publishes clarifications to Requests for Information received on the attached Question & Answer sheet including associated documents and a copy of the pre-bid site walkthrough attendance sheet.

2. The offer due date remains unchanged at April 1, 2020.

1 6 Page of Pages is to remain as shown but not noted in the plans?

are not clear on cutting in this joint for removal of the existing concrete steps. Please confirm the top slab installation of an expansion joint at the top concrete landing to the new concrete steps. Demolition plans Sheet C300 calls for replacement of the concrete steps on Market Street. Detail 2/C501 shows the 25.

by AECOM?

Will contractor be permitted to obtain referenced survey files on sheet G100 for basis of design provided 24.

site? Yes also on the side of the building.

Please confirm if the contractor will be permitted access to water and where water may be located on23.

may be located on site? Yes there is temporary power than can be accessed on the side of the building.

Please confirm if the contractor will be permitted access to temporary power and where temporary power 22.

noise restrictions? Any demo and anything producing a loud disruptive noise.

Please confirm percentage of the project expected to be performed after hours by the contractor due to 21.

above.

Where will contractor be permitted to stage a dumpster? Any of the staging areas previously discussed 20.

Yes the whole back section of the parking lot for the Jones Courthouse can be utilized for staging.

Jones Courthouse on Commerce St. Please confirm this is correct and how much staging will be provided?

It was suggested at the site visit that GSA might be able to provide offsite staging at the parking lot for 19.

Please confirm how much space will be provided to contractor for staging? Please see questions 16, 17, 1918.

staging? Yes Will contractor be permitted to utilize the turf areas between Lambros Building and Legal Arts Building for 17.

also be used once that construction phase is complete.

The only staging area is in the grass next to the building behind the loading zone area. The Alleyway can Please confirm where contractor will be permitted to stage a work trailer and equipment near the plaza? 16.

intentional?

Section 011000 Summary appears to be the same spec section in both specification manuals. Is that 15.

the project plans/specs.

Is the City aware of the project and familiar with the project plans/specifications? The city has approved 14.

them. You will need to obtain sidewalk permits from the city outside of this agreement.

facilitate project operations. Youngstown owns the sidewalks but they have approved us working on City of Youngstown? The question is asked pertaining to possible sidewalk permits for sidewalk closures to Does GSA have jurisdiction/control of sidewalks in front of the courthouse? Or are those controlled by the 13.

the understanding that this is one project and one contract.

the bollard and plaza packages should be priced separately? Please break the price between the two with Please confirm if both specification/plan packages are to be submitted with one price on the SF1442, or if 12.

Please confirm the Construction Drawings and Specifications dated May 31, 2019 referenced on page 4 of 11.

proposed schedule with the RFP package? This is allowed.

If contractor preliminarily believes the 120 day construction schedule is too brief, can the offeror submit a 10.

Is it the intent of GSA to complete this project in 2020 season? Yes9.

Will SAC clearances be permitted for the project? Yes8.

Will all workers on the project require a Tier 1 clearance? No. The superintendent needs a Tier 1. 7.

specific time frame but the less time the better. Minimum of 30 days.

How long will contractor be permitted for security clearances before construction NTP is issued? No 6.

Will an interim NTP be issued for security clearance and Div 1 front end submittals including bond & 5.

Past Performance Reference Attachment A is included in the solicitation package. Please confirm this is for Past Performance. A GC Reference Form cannot be located with the solicitation package. A form call Page 6 of the solicitation references that the offeror must submit a GC Reference Form for each reference 1.

Solicitation No: 47PF0020R0015 Plaza-Alleyway Replacement and Bollard Installation the correct form for the offeror to submit with the RFP submission? Yes, that is the correct form.

How many projects should be submitted for Past Performance? At least three but no more than five2.

When does GSA anticipate award of the contract? Estimated 5/22/203.

insurance? Yes

When does GSA anticipate issuing NTP? Estimated interim 5/22/20 and onsite 6/22/20 4.

the Agreement are titled Plaza-Alleyway Repair/Replacement and Security Bollard Design respectively? Yes

Question & Answer Sheet

LauraEBrown Typewriter Yes

LauraEBrown Typewriter There is no existing joint, saw cut existing slab and remove stair. Saw cut is equal distant from center of post to nosing.

LauraEBrown Typewriter Was correct in addendum 01 dated January 7, 2020 o c c b b li T b T new concrete structure? Are there as-built drawings or other documents that can be provided?

etc) that may be encountered in the process of excavation and removal in preparation for installation of

31. For excavation scope related to the bollards, what is known about subsurface structures (concrete, pipe,

30. How deep will aggregate base material be removed at the alleyway?

to bid?

29. Can as-built drawings of the alleyway conditions/conduit/gate be provided to offerors for evaluation prior there been any investigation into subsurface conditions in the alleyway? If so, is that report available?

28. At the site visit it was noted that alleyway pavement was not suitable for driving a vehicle over it. Has

27. Are there any other conflicts with existing conditions and proposed plans?

How shall that light pole be treated to allow the work to progress in that area?

it is suspected to be in conflict with excavation for installation of new concrete footer/bollard structure.

26. Existing light pole at the corner of Market & East Front is close enough to the location of new bollards that

Solicitation No: 47PF0020R0015 Plaza-Alleyway Replacement and Bollard Installation

Questions ollards are 48” deep…maximum 54”, this takes into account that the minimum depth of the light pole is ghtpole…providing 36” minimum bearing each side from centerline of pole. The new foundations for the he contractor should accommodate installing a ¾” thick vertical plate, open earth and install 8’ wide plate at elow is one way of protecting the poles/bases. See below for vertical approach:

he pole bases should be adequate, although if the GC has any hesitation then the vertical plate approach

This is the additional information for question #26:

therwise.

enterline. Depth of support shall extend maximum 5’ deep, we don’t want to disturb soil unnecessarily ontractor shall provide positive safe support for a distance of 4’ on each side of the light pole from e loose according to our borings, so the poles will require support. The response should include that the ’….the foundation trench is a maximum of 48” wide from centerline. We are expecting the top 5’ of soil to

LauraEBrown Typewriter AECOM to provide clarification

LauraEBrown Typewriter If the contractor has specifics please clarify

LauraEBrown Typewriter Report attached.

LauraEBrown Typewriter We feel all the required detail has been included in the bid package.

LauraEBrown Typewriter Approx. 3-8" but is dependent on actual conditions.

LauraEBrown Typewriter AECOM's backgroud survey is based on GPR. There are no known conditions after that survey was done.

32. Section 011400 1.3; is this paragraph related to the contractor? The contractor does not have information available to determine the working hours. It also contradicts with 1.3C Working

Hours. Please clarify.

Daytime Working hours are from 7am to 5pm. The contractor can work during the daytime hours except for demo or loud disruptive work. That will need to occur after 5pm.

33. Section 012500 1.4 Does this project require ePM?

ePM is not required.

34. Will security clearances be required for all contractors?

Yes but SAC is acceptable. Only onsite superintendent will need a tier 1.

35. Section 0133001.2A.12 Is there CMa on this project? If so, please provide a name.

No

36. Section 014000 1.11B Mock- ups – identify which mock-ups are needed and if they can become part of the scope of work.

Mockups are identified under each individual specification section and their criteria is detailed for each instance under the specific section.

37. 015000-1.4B Who has jurisdiction of the utilities?

The City of Youngstown will have jurisdiction over the utilities in the ROW and sidewalks.

38. Due to the site constraints, is there any office space inside the facility for temporary office?

No.

39. Is project sign required for this project? If so, please provide location.

GSA will require signage directing people to the entrance of the building. The location will change based on which phase is under construction.

40. 01500 3.3 K Is rodent and pest control required for this project?

No.

41. 015000 3.4B Noise restriction under this section contradicts working hours established in

011400.

Loud Work is to be done outside of Daytime Working Hours and in coordination with GSA.

42. 015639 1.3C Is tree pruning required since we are not protecting trees but installing fence along the shrubbery line?

Not required however, the contractor is responsible to protect any foliage that is not being removed as part of this project.

43. Verify the fencing for tree /shrubbery protection; chain link or orange construction fence?

Either option works.

44. Was there survey done of the area including utilities? If so, please issue for reference.

GPR was used in 2018 to determine locations of underground conflicts/utilities. Documents attached.

45. Provide location for the delivery of salvaged materials so transportation pricing can be determined

This is part of the submittals required for the Contractor.

46. 312000-3.4 This section seems to be missing. Please provide an updated specification

100% Specifications submitted do include this section.

47. 312000-3.4 and 3.5 These sections cannot be quantified as there is no geotechnical report and the contractor has no way of verifying conditions prior to bid.

Geotechnical Memorandum was issued to Laura Brown on January 4, 2018.

48. 315000 1.3A references geotechnical report which was not part of the documents. Please issue.

Geotechnical Memorandum was issued to Laura Brown on January 4, 2018. It is attached.

49. G100 references Owner’s Rep. Is there OR on this project? If so, please provide a name.

GSA is the owner.

50. G100 Review of Project Site; this comment cannot apply to the conditions that are unknown and concealed at the time of bid.

Understood

51. Utilities; there is potential conflict with foundations for bollards and the gas and electric.

Understood. Contractor is expected to bring this to the attention of GSA if found to be true.

52. Are there any other utilities on Market and East Front Street such as waterline, electric, phone, etc.?

See Question 13

53. G100 Please provide location for staging and stockpiling with the bidding documents. The contractor needs to establish logistics plan and that information is needed before bidding not after award.

The only staging area is in the grass next to the building behind the loading zone area. The

Alleyway can also be used once that construction phase is complete. Contractor be permitted to utilize the turf areas between Lambros Building and Legal Arts Building. The whole back section of the parking lot for the Jones Courthouse can be utilized for staging.

54. Is contractor responsible for the replacement of the curb at the road?

Existing curb is to remain and be protected during construction.

55. To what extent do we replace front steps?

See 2/C501. Add joint between new and existing concrete.

56. The current phasing plan is not feasible with the foundations and excavation activities. We would propose closing the sidewalk on the Market Street North, directing pedestrian traffic to crosswalks on the South and North side of Market Street.

Contractor to propose phasing that meets the needs of construction plan and the intent of phasing drawings issued.

57. Please provide the location for the electrical panel for the existing bollards and the gate.

This is within proximity of the back of the building.

58. Is it intended that a temporary fence be installed at the project limits line as marked on C200?

Fencing symbol is shown but none is noted on the plans.

Contractor should install temporary fence as required to match proposed phasing plans.

59. Concrete expansion joint detail notes 30' max but plan views show specific locations, which is correct? Plans show Expansion Joints at concrete walk 20' OC. Can this be increased to 30' OC?

Follow plans for locations. If no joints are specified within 30’, add additional joints such that

30’ OC is met.

60. 3/C500 Front View shows a possible rebar in the center of the bollard. If that is correct, please provide rebar size.

Verify rebar layout and sizes with manufacturer to ensure proper rating on system.

61. What pavers are to be salvaged? Is the intent to replace or reuse the existing pavers?

Type B pavers that are currently existing on site are to be stored and reused. Additional Type B pavers will be required and are to be blended into those that are reused.

62. Should pavers be cut around new bollards per detail 1 on C501 or replaced to match existing pattern per plan view notes.

Cut pavers around new bollards

63. Are jersey barriers required along road for temporary fencing or is station mounting fencing acceptable? Does the fencing need wind screening?

The fencing needs to act as a physical not visible barrier and be secured. The type of fencing is part of the submittal process.

64. Saw cut existing sidewalk does not appear to follow the existing control joints. Is this intended or does the saw cutting need to follow control joints to receive new walkway?

The curved sawcut along the South side does not follow the joints. However, it is the GSA preference that the full extent of the sidewalk be replaced up to the existing planting bed.

Match the existing profile of the planting bed with the new concrete pad.

65. Bollard Plans seem to show bollards will be located inside of structural cell system A. How are we to install structural cell around bollards?

Install the structural cell system not closer than 2’0” from the bollard foundation. Fill gap with compacted fill.

66. The time of performance does not appear to be adequate for the entire scope of work for both pavers and bollards. Furthermore, has the planting season been considered when establishing the period of performance?

The AE and GSA feel the timeline is adequate.

67. Is there a separate bid form for plaza replacement and a separate bid form for the bollard replacement?

The plaza-alleyway is expected to be submitted on one form and the bollard on a separate one.

68. Can the bid be extended due to the COVID 19 restrictions?

GSA is currently not extending the bid due date.

69. Section 31100 1.6 A1; this project will require close coordination and phasing. It will require closing sidewalk on the North side of Market Street and directing pedestrian traffic through the crosswalks on North and South sides of Market Street.

Contractor to propose phasing that meets the needs of construction plan and the intent of phasing drawings issued.

70. Due to the complexity of the concrete pads and conduit associated with the gate, we would like to propose reusing the existing pads and conduits. We believe the paving contractor should have no problems working around them.

If the contractor feels they can work around these items, not damage them and reinstall everything in a fashion that it is operational and like new, then they can reuse these items."

They are responsible for replacing anything they damage just like on any other contract.

71. Regarding the security bollards; there is a discrepancy between spec section 347514 Fixed

Bollard and the Bollard Security Rating Notes on drawing C500. Paragraph 3.1.2-A of the specs calls out for the Performance Evaluation to be in accordance with K12/L2, however note 2 on the drawing calls out for K12 - L3. The L2 has a penetration distance of of 37" to

20' and the L3 has a penetration distance of less then 36".

The intent is that the design meets K12-L3