Amendment 0002 to RFP 47PF0022R0014.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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Amendment 0002 to RFP 47PF0022R0014 – Water Infiltration Project, located at the Birch Bayh Federal Buildings and U.S. Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Answers to Request for Information (RFI) Questions

Question 1. There is no Safety Specification listed in the Solicitation. Is this project to follow standard OSHA guidelines/EM-385-1-1 guidelines?

Answer 1. The Contractor shall submit a project specific Safety Plan that outlines the specific OSHA and other State and Federal requirements for the actual and specific type of scaffolding proposed.

Question 2. Please confirm that only the loose and flaking lead-based paint is to be removed in scope of work areas. All other lead-based paint that is in good condition is to remain.

Answer 2. The damaged paint on the staircase wall will be removed as required to provide a solid substrate for the primer and finish paint. All sound paint shall remain and will receive a new coating system.

Question 3. Please confirm that there is not any lead-based paint abatement taking place on the roof of the building.

Answer 3. No painting work is expected on the roof.

Question 4a. Interior repairs to drywall and plaster are specified in rooms 464.3 and

468.3. What is the extent of interior painting required within those rooms?

Answer 4a. The wall where the damage occurred should be painted from base to ceiling and from window to external corner.

Question 4b. Please provide paint specification.

Answer 4b. Project Manual Section 099123 Interior Painting contains all requirements.

Question 5. Please provide a paint specification for the plaster areas.

Answer 5. Project Manual Section 099123 Interior Painting contains all requirements.

Question 6. Plaster repairs are indicated on drawing page A106. The exact extent is unknown. For bidding purposes please provide a total SF of plaster repairs to be included.

Answer 6. It was up to each individual contractor to review the area – basically the column enclosure is 3’ deep and approximately 8’ high – the soffit is approximately 3’ wide and approximately 2’ deep.

Question 7. How many pounds per square foot is the courtyard roof structurally designed to hold?

Answer 7. Available records indicate that the roof structure was designed for 50#/SF loading.

Question 8. What size footprint is needed to achieve 50#/SF?

Answer 8. Based on the design criteria of 50#/ SF is 1 SF.

Question 9. Scaffolding will need to be erected on the marble stairs to access the work shown on drawing page A106. Please provide allowable scaffold loads.

Answer 9. Anecdotal information indicates that the stairs were designed by a craftsman with little information about specific loading. The documents indicate that no loading should be imposed on the staircase – the only known loading value is the first-floor slab.

Question 10. Per page 013233-2 are we to engage a professional photography company to document the project or will the contractors’ qualifications be sufficient.

Answer 10. Photographic record shall eb clear and well defined, along with specific locations – Contractor’s qualifications would suffice.

Question 11. Per page 013233-2 references a construction webcam service provider. Please clarify if this is required and clarify scope if it is.

Answer 11. The are no requirements for webcam services.

Question 12. It is our understanding that all wood windows identified are to have the frames removed and fully restored off site and openings temporarily boarded up. Please clarify.

Answer 12. If during restoration, any window requires to be removed due to extensive physical deterioration, it should be restored off site to avoid noise generating activities or painting indoor.

Question 13. Please confirm that the existing wood window frames to remain in-place and restored in situ.

Answer 13. The current physical windows are vinyl cladded – the project requires either the replacement or the restoration of the trim and base materials and sealant.

Question 14. Are the existing wood frames to be stripped 100% of paint coatings?

Answer 14. The substrate that will receive new coating will have to be sound and capable of not deteriorating under the new coating/finish.

Question 15. Keynote 2 pm drawing page A104 states to window trim and install new (profile to match existing). Please provide a drawing which provides profile to be matched.

Answer 15. It is expected that the Contractor will remove a piece of the trim and match its profile for any replacement trim required.

Question 16. Keynote 2 pm drawing page A104 states to window trim and install new (profile to match existing). Please provide a species of new wood to be utilized.

Answer 16. Project Manual Section 080352 Historic Treatment of Wood Windows contains the requirements.

Question 17. Please provide a paint specification for the wood windows.

Answer 17. Project Manual Section 099113 Exterior Painting contains all the requirements.

Question 18. Please provide quantity of tuckpointing.

Answer 18. All the joints, both horizontal and vertical above the sill stone profile to the underside of the balustrade on the roof, will require rework. No specific dimension was calculated or included in the documents.

Question 19. Will contractor be required to perform a petrographic analysis of the mortar?

Answer 19. No additional testing is required. The scope of work requires the removal of the mortar joint to the required depth and installation of new sealant.

Question 20. Phasing is alluded to in the bidding documents but extent of phasing if required is undefined. Please clarify if any phasing is required and indicate phasing requirements.

Answer 20. It was anticipated that the project would commence on the west side of the courtyard due to the availability of vacant offices and the staging area. Contractor shall submit a phasing plan or detailed schedule to complete the project within the timeframe and with minimal disruption to current building activities.

Question 21. Please identify where temporary toilet facilities can be placed onsite.

Answer 21. The owner will provide access to the existing building toilets as long as the Contractor is responsible to housekeeping and maintaining them in working order to all other building occupants.

Question 22. What company has the existing contract for maintenance of the green roof?

Answer 22. Blackmoore & Buckner have the current maintenance contract for the vegetated roof.

Question 23. Spec Section 017300, 1.6.A states “Final Property Survey: Submit 10 copies showing the Work performed and record survey data.” Does the GSA require paper or electronic copies?

Answer 23. Electronic copies are required with no paper documents needed.

Question 24. The Lead specification Scope of Work mentions painted surfaces associated with the interior and exterior window frames, mullions, sills, and other structural trim, but the lead report does not appear to have tested exterior surfaces. Are exterior painted surfaces lead base paint?

Answer 24. The paint was tested (October 21, 2019) as part of an initial field investigation project and the test indicated that all painted surfaces within the study area, windows and staircase walls, contain lead, and all appropriate OSHA requirements must be followed during restoration operations.

Question 25. Is there adequate roof lighting to perform night work?

Answer 25. No, all temporary lighting required for night work shall be provided by the Contractor.

Question 26. A101.1 and A102.1 Keynote 2 states “Remove window washer brackets salvage for reinstallation, remove window trim, install new trim (profile to match existing), install sealant, reinstall window washer brackets.” Brackets are not safety compliant and reinstallation will damage new trim products.

Answer 26. It is the intent to maintain uniformity and the historical detailing, window washer brackets will be removed and reinstalled at windows where the trim will require to be replaced.

Question 27. Please confirm we will have access to two 30-amp single phase power sources.

Answer 27. Building operation staff will determine the panel in one of the penthouses where service is available.

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230 S. Dearborn, Room 3500 Chicago, IL. 60604

230 S. Dearborn, Room 3500 Chicago, IL. 60604