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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.

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5P2QEB

Kathern Williams

Amendment 02 – RFP 47PF0020R0057S CMc Services for the FDA Forensic Chemistry Center and Peck Modernization Project

This amendment extends the Solicitation due date to Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 4:00 CST and incorporates the attached clarifications, questions, and answers. Please See Attachments. This Amendment must be signed and submitted with proposals.

Acquisition Management Division

230. South Dearborn Chicago, IL 60604

See Box 6

47PF0020R0057S

08/28/2020

08/06/2020

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

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11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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d. Offers providing less than

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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47PF0020R0057S

Kathern Williams Contracting Officer (5P1QFB) U.S. General Services Administration Acquisition Management Division (AMD) 230 S. Dearborn St., Ste 3500 Chicago, IL 60604 kathern.williams@gsa.gov

Agreement No. 47PF0020R0057S, dated/posted August 6, 2020 RFP No. 47PF0020R0057S, dated/posted August 6, 2020 Statement of Work No. 47PF0020R0057S dated/posted August 6,2020 All Technical Documents Issued under RFP 47PF0020R0057S, including but not limited to A) Peck DID Drawings dated July 2, 2020 B) FCC Concept Design dated dates May 21,2020 C) Specifications D) Assessments E) Additional Documents issued on August 6, 2020 with RFP 47PF0020R0057S

Any Amendments

See RFP 47PF0020R0057S

See Block 7

5P1QFB

Kathern Williams 312 350 5391

1 208/06/2020

09/17/2020

4:00

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

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19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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DATE.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

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15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

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21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

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29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

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copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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RFP# 47PF0020R0057S

CMc Services for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Cincinnati Forensic Chemistry Center - Building Modernization Project & Peck Backfill

PROJECT NO. 36647

AMENDMENT# 02

Amendment 02 is being issued to incorporate the following into RFP 47PF0020R0057S dated August 6, 2020.

The information contained herein revises, supplements and/or supercedes the specific parts of the documents referred to and shall be attached to and become part of those documents as if originally forming a part thereof. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the documents shall remain in full force, unless otherwise described in this Addendum, and shall comply with the requirements originally specified for similar work.

Clarification - The Technical Proposal shall contain no more than 70 numbered pages, size 12 font minimum, 8 ½ x 11 page size. Any information on pages exceeding the 70th page will not be considered in the evaluation.

Attachments:

Drawings and Plans: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1b46afd7f1584f58830ac8f50cc42b6a/view#general

1. Bidder Question:

8-25 Need lighting layout, and fixture schedule for all spaces. This will insure consistency between the bidding contractors.

Answer for FCC: Complete reflected ceiling plans and final selections of products are not developed at this concept stage of the design process. Reference Chapter 6 of the PBS P100 as well as section 4.3.7 of the concept narrative for baseline expectations.

Answer for Peck: Complete reflected ceiling plans and final selections of products are not developed at this concept stage of the design. Reference Chapter 6 of the PBS P100 for baseline expectations.

2. Bidder Question:

8-25 Lab table power/data connection layout.

Answer: Complete power and data requirements for the design are not developed at this concept stage of the design process.

3. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please confirm slab to deck heights as they relate to the project.

Answer: FCC, The deck on the main roof has a pitch to it. The high point of the structural steel underneath is at 114’-6 ¾”. The top of structural steel of the high bay is 123’-0”.

First Floor elevation is 100'-0".

Answer: Peck, 11’7”.

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4. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please confirm all interior fixed partitions in the Forensic Chemistry Center are GWB partitions and are to be built to deck. Please confirm the location of any rated fixed partitions in the FCC.

Answer: The perimeter walls of each occupancy will be separated by a 1-hour fire rated assembly. Assembly groups will be separated by 1-hour assembly.

Walls within the Business group occupancy are not fire rated and are not required to extend to the deck, although will require acoustical treatment. Storage occupancy will require 1-hour fire rated assembly. Corridors will require 1-hour fire rated assembly. Please refer to Code Plan Drawings for additional information.

5. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please confirm ceiling heights for act and GYP Ceilings throughout.

Answer: FCC, Laboratories - 10'-0", Assembly - 10'-0", Office - 9'-0"

Answer: Peck, See DID Drawings A101 & A106 for partition heights. Ceiling heights for ACT will be typically 8'8".

6. Bidder Question:

8-25 The Peck dwg notes refer to the Tenant Agency. Please define TA.

Answer: Peck, FDA District Office.

7. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please provide an electric single line power diagram.

Answer: FCC, See "EpsteinCombined" PDF.

Answer: Peck, See "OH189ZZ-ROH11066- CONSOLIDATED SINGLE LINE".

8. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please provide a lighting control riser diagram.

Answer: FCC and Peck, Unavailable.

9. Bidder Question:

8-25 Doors: Is there a preferred hardware manufacturer?

Answer: FCC & Peck, No preference at this concept stage of the design process.

10. Bidder Question:

8-25 Will keying for door hardware be by contractor or owner?

Answer: FCC & Peck, For pricing purposes, assume by contractor. Owner will adjust as necessary as the design progresses.

11. Bidder Question:

8-25 For doors that are existing and remaining in the same location, are these to be new doors and/or hardware?

Answer: Existing door to remain. New security hardware will be provided as part of a comprehensive upgrade to the building security system.

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12. Bidder Question:

8-25 Enhancements note in section 1.1.4 of the FDA-FCC_ConceptNarrative indicates that storefront and roof will be repaired. Please advise the location and extent of these repairs.

Answer: please see notes at end of this document titled ‘Scope of Work for Roof and Storefront”, page 19-21.

13. Bidder Question:

8-25 The FDA-FCC_ConceptNarrative indicates that the doors for EVS/Janitor/Mechanical are TBD. Should we assume these to be hollow metal doors in hollow metal frames? If not, please advise the correct material.

Answer: Hollow metal doors in hollow metal frames.

14. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please confirm the ACT ceiling requirements in the lab area (gasketed, wipeable).

Answer: Typically, 2x2 acoustic ceiling tiles without gaskets and not cleanable can be assumed. Cleanable/gasketed ceiling in limited areas TBD.

15. Bidder Question:

8-25 The FDA+Equipment_Responsibility_+Matrix is blank. Can you provide the filled in version of this matrix?

Answer: FCC & Peck: This document is intended to support operations post construction.

This will be edited and developed during the delivery process to establish clear lines of maintenance responsibility.

16. Bidder Question:

8-25 Hazardous material Survey? Is there one?

Answer: Yes for FCC, see link for plans:

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1b46afd7f1584f58830ac8f50cc42b6a/view#general

Answer: Peck, pre-alteration assessment conducted by other firm. Assume no asbestos.

17. Bidder Question:

8-25 In the RFP it says this project is currently not funded. Will it be funded within the schedule?

Answer: Yes, it will be funded. It is currently partially funded. But should be fully funded by

NTP.

18. Bidder Question:

8-25 Will this project be tax exempt?

Answer: GSA will supply the CMc with a tax-exempt letter to share with their subcontractors but we cannot guarantee tax exemption.

19. Bidder Question:

8-25 Will there be several subcontracting plans required?

Answer: Yes, every time an option is exercised, there is a requirement for a subcontracting plan that includes the work in the option.

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20. Bidder Question:

8-25 Is Peck fully demolished? And is walk thru the same as for FCC?

Answer: Yes, Peck is fully demolished. And David Zeeb is the contact for a walk thru. Peck should be easier to access than FCC.

21. Bidder Question:

8-25 For phasing, is everything is available for Phase 1 at one time and Phase 2 at one time?

Answer: That is what’s in the drawing so that should be correct. But Phase 2 may be more complex.

22. Bidder Question:

8-25 When will the documents be complete for the Peck building?

Answer: We do not have a definitive date because it is tied to the receipt of funding.

23. Bidder Question:

8-25 Will dates be revised?

Answer: Yes, they will be revised once funds are received.

24. Bidder Question:

8-25 Why is an industrial hygienist needed? If required can this be a 3rd party that will be hired during pre-construction prior to construction/demo starting?

Answer: The role of industrial hygienist may be required as there are some potential mitigation requirements identified at the lab. There should not be mitigation required at Peck given the abatement done by the past project.

25. Bidder Question:

8-25 Do you really need all these people spelled out on page 25? There are over 13 positions listed and if we have a dedicated person per each that is very expensive. We feel that Note 1 will apply to a lot of these roles. Just want to verify that is the intent.

Answer: Each role does not need to be a dedicated full-time position. The staffing plan should explain how these functions will be addressed by the CMc team. Also, you may remove Project Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, and Construction Supervisors.

26. Bidder Question

8-25 Please confirm what base scope to be included in CLIN 4 and CLIN 9 on the Pricing Sheet. For items indicated to be included in CLIN 9 as “enhancement option”, do proposers need to include costs in CLIN 4 to provide a completely functioning system in the event CLIN 9 is not accepted? For instance, fire alarm: CLIN4 indicates to provide a new fire alarm system, but parts of the system is to be included in the enhancement option (CLIN9) therefore, if CLIN 9 were not to be accepted, should there be enough funds in CLIN4 to tie the existing area that is part of the enhancement option in to the new infrastructure?

Answer: Yes, proposals should reflect the possibility that the “enhancement option” is not ultimately awarded. The project team perceives this outcome as unlikely and will formally change design direction once the appropriation becomes available at a later date.

27. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please confirm the terms of the Bid Bond that we are to provide with our submission. Will it be the lessor of 20% or $2,000,000?

Answer: Yes, the bid bond should be the lesser of 20% and $2M.

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28. Bidder Question:

8-25 Will the CMc be providing the Builder’s Risk Insurance, or will the Owner provide the same, in which case the CMc would only need to provide for any gaps/differences in coverage? If Owner is providing, please share information from current policy in place so we can identify how much Difference in Coverage to carry.

Answer: The CMc will have to provide a certificate of insurance within 10 days of award along with a payment and performance bonds for the full award amount. Please refer to the Insurance Requirements as discussed in the Agreement Document, and FAR 52.228-5 "Insurance - work on a government installation" https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52228-5-insurance-work-government-installation.

29. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please confirm which phasing plan we are to base our proposal and pricing on.

Answer: The phasing plan detailed on drawing A-20 (PHASING PLAN -OPTION 1) shall be used the basis of CMc proposals.

30. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please confirm we only need to submit one subcontracting plan for the total evaluated price/scope.

Answer: Yes, submit one subcontracting plan for the total evaluated price. If the price increases prior to exercising the GMP, then an amended plan will be requested.

31. Bidder Question:

8-25 Can you provide a 1442 with the key Government items completed (the one shared in the Solicitation was blank).

Answer: Yes, look here:

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1b46afd7f1584f58830ac8f50cc42b6a/view#general.

32. Bidder Question:

8-25 Can you share the existing drawings for Peck and the FCC? Are there any work restrictions in either building?

Answer: Original FCC construction drawings can be shared and portions of the Peck facility as well from the recent backfill project:

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1b46afd7f1584f58830ac8f50cc42b6a/view#general Disruptive work, including noisy, dirty, and/or smelly work shall be accomplished after hours at both the FCC and Peck. And all utility outages at Peck and FCC must happen after hours. Assume approximately 20% of work at FCC and 5% of the work at Peck will need to be done after hours.

33. Bidder Question:

8-25 Who furnishes and installs lab casework/fume hoods?

Answer: Lab casework and fume hoods will be furnished, installed, and commissioned by the CMc in partnership with the project team (ShapiroCMa). The equipment responsibility matrix is intended to support operations post construction. This will be edited and developed during the delivery process to establish clear lines of maintenance responsibility.

34. Bidder Question:

8-25 Peck Building, On the 4th floor, sheet A-101, note 22 directs us to install an agency provided high density mobile storage unit, including structural modifications to the existing structure. We need to know the details of what is being provided so that we can contract for installation as well as engineering additional support. That would include the anticipated total weight.

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Continued… Answer: The DIDs were developed based with the expectation that motorized Spacesaver (https://www.spacesaver.com/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/standard-high-density-mobile-storage/) unit would be the basis of design. There is not a (continued next page) definitive product model established at this concept stage of the design concept.

Question: We need to know what’s on the 3rd floor below that area, as we will have to remove the ceiling to access the floor structure for the 4th floor.

Answer: A final structural solution will need to be developed in partnership with the Architect of record. Potential access the 3rd floor will need to be coordinated with the property management office and restoration to original conditions will need to be part of the proposal costs.

35. Bidder Question:

8-25 Confirm that Tenant Agency’s Furniture Vendor is not under our scope of work.

Answer: At this time furniture will be provided by a separate vendor which will coordinate with the CMc. This could change as the project progresses.

Also excluding: Residential appliances? Copiers/faxes/shredders/printers?

Answer: Provided by a separate vendor which will coordinate with the CMc.

36. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please provide additional information:

Sizes of various dry marker boards? Answer, assume 4’x4’ size for bidding purposes, will change during final design.

Locker construction? Answer, assume metal for bidding purposes, will change during final design.

37. Bidder Question:

8-25 Appendix I outlines different concepts for loading dock access, which concept are we to base our proposal pricing upon?

Answer: Use CONCEPT B for bidding purposes.

38. Bidder Question:

8-25 Can you share the reflected ceiling plans for both sites. Existing and proposed.

Answer: Complete reflected ceiling plans and final selections of products are not developed at this concept stage of the design. Reference Chapter 6 of the PBS P100 as well as section

4.3.7 of the concept narrative for baseline expectations.

39. Bidder Question:

8-25 Given the questions around clarifying scope, and depending on the timing of the response, would it be possible to extend the response deadline?

Answer: Yes, by a maximum of 1 week.

40. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please confirm if the existing Lab Casework will be reused in the new lab areas. Is any additional lab casework to be provided by the GSA or part of contractor scope (FCC).

Answer: New laboratory spaces will require casework provided and installed by the contractor. Casework in the existing to remain labs will not be modified.

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41. Bidder Question:

8-25 We are to install new building services in the garage, will we need to reroute the utility service – where are the transformers in relationship to the garage (FCC)?

Answer: Final location of the utility transformers is not determined at this concept stage of the design process.

42. Bidder Question:

8-25 Existing panels need 25% spare capacity. Will we need to install new panel(s)? Will the ampacity of the new panel increase? Will new conduit and wire need to be installed? If new feeders are not required, can we the existing panel tub as a junction box (FCC)?

Answer: As noted in section 4.3.4 - "The electrical scope will be similar to the renovation of existing laboratory space except there will be more significant demolition of existing electrical infrastructure including existing electrical panels, lighting, receptacles and fire alarm" The electrical panels serving the existing to remain labs are not assumed to be replaced as part of the base project scope.

43. Bidder Question:

8-25 There are a few discrepancies in the layout shown on A-10, A-13, and A-20. A-10 and A-20 match, but A-13 has some differences. See the attached sheet A-13 with red clouds indicating the areas where there are discrepancies with A-10 and A-20. Please advise which layout is to be used (FCC).

Answer: The layout on A-13 is to be used.

44. Bidder Question:

8-25 Are poke through devices required the WS 9x7 cubicles? Conference rooms (Peck)?

Answer: The existing under floor walker duct that should be utilized to route electrical and low voltage wiring. No new coring to support poke through devices is anticipated.

45. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please provide a schedule of door locations and/or secure areas which require secured access and video surveillance via the ESS (FCC and Peck).

Answer: FCC, Final camera coverage is not determined at this concept stage of the design process.

Answer: Peck, Final camera and card reader locations is not determined at this concept stage of the design process. Assume both at public entrances and IT rooms for bidding purposes.

46. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please provide design specifications and required quantities for Wireless Duress System (FCC and Peck).

Answer: FCC and Peck, Final specifications are unavailable at this concept stage of the design process.

47. Bidder Question:

8-25 Provide riser diagram for all low voltage systems (FCC and Peck).

Answer: Unavailable.

48. Bidder Question:

8-25 Provide design information for the Telecommunications Site plan (FCC and Peck).

Answer: Unavailable.

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49. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please provide Appendix K referenced in the Concept Design Report – Final_Ri (FCC and Peck).

Answer: Cost opinion will not be shared with the marketplace.

50. Bidder Question:

8-25 Key note 12 on 4th floor dwg A102 "Provide all Req'd Equip/wiring" for Conf rooms. The same note refers to cable and jacks "By Others". Please clarify SOW (FCC and Peck).

Answer: FCC, N/A.

Answer: Peck, Pricing should include the wiring and terminations for the infrastructure detailed on the DID drawings. Additional scope for equipment may be added at a later date as design is finalized.

51. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please provide a responsibility matrix for All LV systems equip, wiring, install (FCC and Peck).

Answer: FCC & Peck, see Matrix at the end of this document, Page 22.

52. Bidder Question:

8-25 Key note 1 on 4th floor dwg A102 "Verify Rough-in requirements for security equipment with Tenant Agency". Please clarify SOW for Security (Peck).

Answer: see Matrix at the end of this document, Page 22.

53. Bidder Question:

8-25 When comparing sheet AD-01 and A-10 there are some areas which appear to have scope but are not indicated with any coloring on AD-01. See the attached sketch with blue outlines and red notes for these locations. Please advise on the correct scope for each of these areas (FCC). Sketch is here:

Answer: A-13 is the appropriate point of reference for the project scope. See section 2.4.1 of the scope narrative "Industrial Hygiene / Safety Storage – located in rooms 165 and 166 – this space will need some mobile storage shelving." Otherwise, the scope descriptions included on Sketch 2 appear consistent with A-13.

54. Bidder Question:

8-25 When comparing sheet AD-01 and A-10 there are some areas which appear to have scope but are not indicated with any coloring on AD-01. See the attached sketch with blue outlines and red notes for these locations. Please advise on the correct scope for each of these areas (FCC). Sketch is here:

Answer: A-13 is the appropriate point of reference for the project scope. See section 2.4.1 of the scope narrative "Industrial Hygiene / Safety Storage – located in rooms 165 and 166 – this space will need some mobile storage shelving." Otherwise, the scope descriptions included on Sketch 2 appear consistent with A-13.

55. Bidder Question:

8-25 Is any of the glass, interior or exterior, required to be bullet proof (FCC & Peck)?

Answer: No bullet proof glazing is anticipated at this time.

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56. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please provide the location of fire alarm devices for floors 4 and 5 (Peck).

Answer: For pricing purposes assume one speaker/strobe device per room. The final fire alarm layout is not available at this concept stage of the design process.

57. Bidder Question:

8-25 What are the requirements for AV equipment room #402A (Peck).

Answer: For bidding purposes, see plan key note #14 - "PROVIDE ABOVE CEILING

POWER AND COMMUNICATION OUTLETS FOR CEILING MOUNTED PROJECTOR

AND/OR A/V EQUIPMENT" Final A/V requirements are not fully defined at this concept stage of the design process.

58. Bidder Question:

8-25 Provide electric room locations (Peck).

Answer: See "FourthFloorSouth(Elec)" and "FifthFloorSouth(Elec)".

59. Bidder Question:

8-25 Will the existing wireless access devices be reused (FCC & Peck)?

Answer: FCC, Within the existing to remain labs the existing wireless access devices will be reused. New provided in new lab spaces.

Answer: Peck, None exist.

60. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please show electric switchgear, distribution panels, branch panelboards, and transformer locations on the floor plans (FCC & Peck).

Answer: Complete power requirements for the design are not developed at this concept

61. Bidder Question:

8-25 To what extent will the video surveillance system be replaced? How many are to be PTZ, 360, fixed? The existing system has both analog and IP cameras (FCC & Peck)?

Answer: FCC, refer to Matrix page 22 of this document – cameras not part of this project scope at this time, will be finalized at later date.

Answer: Peck, none currently exist.

62. Bidder Question:

8-25 Please locate the existing video surveillance cameras to be removed on the drawings (FCC and Peck).

Answer: FCC, Final security requirements for the space are not developed at this concept

Answer: Peck, None currently exist. Assume 360 cameras at public entrances and IT rooms for bidding purposes. Final security requirements for the space are not developed at this concept stage of the design process.

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63. Bidder Question:

8-26 Will existing furniture and work stations in office area at FDA (FCC) will be removed prior to starting demo by others?

Answer: Assume workstations will be abandoned in place and contractor will be responsible for demolition and disposal.

64. Bidder Question:

8-26 The concept plans are calling for epoxy floors in most spaces. In the lab support spaces, there are gas cylinder storage closets that currently have VCT in them, just like the corridors. If the epoxy goes into those closets, there’s significant work in removing all the gear and tanks and then reinstalling it after the epoxy goes down. Can you confirm those areas get epoxy? Also confirm that existing labs are to receive new epoxy floors. This will require moving all the furnishing and fixtures out of the rooms for demo, prep and installation. Is the CMc to provide the removal and re-installation?

Answer: New labs and lab support spaces (FCC) connected to the corridors will all be receiving epoxy flooring. Include effort to address the gas cylinders in these spaces. Existing to remain lab flooring will not be modified as part of the current program.

65. Bidder Question:

8-26 Note #13 on A109 calls for a moisture underlayment for carpet – verify requirements with tenant agency. Please provide specification (Peck).

Answer: Final specifications will be established as the design is finalized. For bidding purposes assume “8 lb Carpet Pad w/ Moisture Barrier”.

66. Bidder Question:

8-26 In Appendix D (FCC), please confirm we are to price/propose based on “Plan Option 1” since that floor plan matches the “Selected Conceptual Design Option”. In that plan, the main corridor has areas for “multi-media” display. Are we supposed to include an allowance for this? Can you provide more information on the design intent here? a. Based on concept sketches, the “window in” appears to be full-height butt glazed panels. Are there any special considerations for this glazing? Fire rating? Laminated glass? Etc.?

Answer: Provide utilities/infrastructure for corridor multi-media displays. Cost of display devices by FDA (owner furnished, contractor installed). Assume full height glazing, tempered. Include cost of etching, printing, or other graphic features. Sprinkler deluge curtain at fire-rated walls.

67. Bidder Question:

8-26 Please provide plans or direction on which dock access scenario we are to base our proposal/pricing on (reference page 9 of the concept narrative). Can you provide more information on the design intent for “Prevention of high speed vehicle approach” (FCC)?

Answer: A gate will be installed and based on an ASTM M30 rating with a hard-wired PIV card intercom system hard-wired back to the security office.

68. Bidder Question:

8-27 Are there any as-built drawings available?

Answer: (FCC)See "EpsteinCombined" PDF. There have been modifications since 1998 but drawings for these are not available.

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69. Bidder Question:

8-27 We are demoing the existing fire Protection. Are there any feeds out to other areas that we will not be working in (FCC)?

Answer: All existing sprinkler piping, sprinkler heads, fire alarm wiring, and fire alarm devices are to removed and replaced with new. See Fire Protection Specifications for additional information including 28 31 01, 21 13 17, and 21 13 13.

70. Bidder Question:

8-27 What is the existing roof system (FCC)? Is the existing roof a single or double layer? Is the existing roof system the preferred system type in the event of a replacement?

Answer: Existing roof is single ply ballasted EPDM, see EpsteinCombined for additional information. Replacement material will be different from the existing; refer to roof and storefront narrative at the end of this document, page 19-21.

71. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Drawing No. Q-07 seems to indicate a combination laboratory overhead service panels and overhead service carriers for distribution of MEP systems. Please confirm the design intent.

Answer: Correct - new laboratories will leverage overhead service carriers containing MEP services to support instrumentation. Exact requirements are not fully developed at this concept stage of the design process.

72. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Please provide a floor plan indication the current location of electrical branch panels.

Answer: See "EpsteinCombined" PDF.

73. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) The existing lab table has a metal shroud from the lab furniture to the ceiling for power/data/air/gas. Will the new lab furniture be connected in the same way?

Answer: Exact requirements for routing of MEP systems are not fully developed at this concept stage of the design process.

74. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Please provide the location of the existing fire alarm device and new fire alarm devices. Will the fire system outside of the renovated space remain?

Answer: See "EpsteinCombined" PDF. All existing fire alarm wiring, and fire alarm devices are to removed and replaced with new. Note requirement for all fire alarm wiring to be in conduit (28 31 01).

75. Bidder Question:

8-27 Who provides the coordination study, or who is the preferred vendor?

Answer (FCC & Peck): The coordination study will be provided by the installing contractor.

SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower are all acceptable platforms and the GSA does not have a preferred vendor. HDR will establish the full set of expectations in the project specifications.

Existing Peck study exists in ETAP. See PBS P100 2018 section 6.5.12.3 SHORT CIRCUIT

AND COORDINATION STUDY.

76. Bidder Question:

8-27 Who provides the arc fault study, who is the preferred vendor?

Answer (FCC & Peck): The arc fault study will be provided by the installing contractor.

SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower are all acceptable platforms and the GSA does not have a preferred vendor. HDR will establish the full set of expectations in the project

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SHORT CIRCUIT AND COORDINATION STUDY.

77. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Section 4.3.5 option 2, Emergency power: provide natural gas generators for life safety and high value electric loads. The same paragraph also refers to a diesel powered generator. Please define what the fuel source is to be used for the new generator(s) are to be used, and the KW rating of the generator.

Answer: New generators are to be natural gas. For bidding purposes assume (3) 300 kW generators.

78. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Section 4.3.5 option 2, Emergency power: Please define what is required for “re-purposing” the existing 400kw generator.

Answer: Reconfiguration of the electrical distribution will be required. Exact requirements for reworking electrical loads are not fully developed at this concept stage of the design process.

79. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Section 4.3.5 option 2, Emergency power: If multi generators are required and in parallel, please provide a drawing showing the configuration and load shed requirements.

Answer: Exact requirements for reworking electrical loads are not fully developed at this concept stage of the design process. Parallel operation of new generators should be assumed.

80. Bidder Question:

8-27 Section 4.3.7 lighting: The SOW says All light fixtures to be replace with LED. Does this include areas outside of the renovated spaces? Does this include the site lights, exterior wall mounted lights, and garage lights?

Answer (FCC): The intent is to modernize all lighting at the facility which includes interior, exterior wall mounted lights, site lighting, and potentially some of the garage lighitng. The garage lighting has already been replaced with LEDs but will need to be reconfigured to meet the new configuration of MEP infrastructure housed in this area.

Answer (Peck): No existing light fixtures will be re-used. New LED fixtures are to be provided.

81. Bidder Question:

8-27 Is an automatic lighting control system required for all light fixtures – including the garage and parking lot lights?

Answer (FCC and Peck): Lighting controls shall at a minimum comply with ASHRAE 90.1- 2013.

82. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Do the laboratory light fixtures require water or gas resistant ratings?

Answer: Exact requirements for light fixture features will depend on the lab environment which is not fully developed at this concept stage of the design process. For bidding purposes assume no water or gas resistant ratings.

83. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Section 4.4.20 – Will the laboratory nitrogen/argon (gas) require specialty equipment or wiring for monitoring?

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Answer: Exact requirements for lab gases are not fully developed at this concept stage of the design process.

84. Bidder Question:

8-27 (FCC) Are the floor, wall, and ceiling finishes to be replaced in areas where there is no other renovation scope (i.e. Evidence room, lockers rooms, lobby, etc...)?

Answer: Ceiling finishes are to be replaced in these locations along with the above ceiling systems (Lighting, Sprinklers, Fire Alarm, HVAC). Floor and wall finishes are existing to remain unless otherwise noted.

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Relevant Regulatory Information

52.204‐24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204‐26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204‐25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115‐232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to— (i)Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third‐party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or (ii)Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115‐232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to— (i)Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third‐party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or (ii)Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

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Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and (2)After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i)For covered equipment— (A)The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B)A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and (C)Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii)For covered services— (A)If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or (B)If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i)For covered equipment— (A)The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B)A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and (C)Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii)For covered services— (A)If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler…