Amendment 0002 47PF0026R0001 Dated 20251031.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

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

47PF0026R0001 Amendment 0002

Amendment 0002 is hereby issued to incorporate the following:

• Revision to the solicitation requirements, as indicated below

• Questions and answers, as indicated below

• Include for reference, BHDP Addendum No. 2 Summary Sheet, dated 20251031

• Experiential Graphic Design (EGD) Bid Document, dated 20250731

• Vol II Specification Updates, dated 20251031

• Vol III Drawing Updates, dated 20251031

• DOS Security Drawings Updates, dated 20251031

The date for receipt of offers is hereby extended to November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Revision to the Solicitation Requirements

Revision 1: Volume I, Section I.C. Period of Performance

(2) Substantial Completion. The Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the Work, as that term is defined in this Agreement, no later than 165 235 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Revision 2: Volume I, Section II.D. Technical Proposal, Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance, Submittal Requirements- Completed PPQs should be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer by the reference. In addition, the offeror should submit PPQs (with blocks 1-4 filled out) to the Contracting Officer. If a completed PPQ is not received by a reference, the Contracting Officer will make an attempt to contact the reference after proposals are due but before evaluations begin. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submission of questionnaires. All completed Past Performance Questionnaires shall be submitted via email to timothy.novak@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

Questions and Answers

# RFP Comment Answer

1 Under Evaluation Factor 2:

Past Performance, the solicitation states that Offerors “shall not

1. Offerors may not resubmit a PPQ previously used for another solicitation. PPQ forms from prior solicitations may contain project-specific elements or outdated information. Each Offeror must use the PPQ form incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.” However, the following paragraph indicates that the Government may review “previously submitted PPQ information” as well as CPARS and other data sources in its evaluation.

1. This creates uncertainty about what may be included in our submission. Can the Government please clarify:

2. Whether Offerors may include copies of previously completed PPQs for presented projects (submitted for other RFPs) and/or CPARS reports in lieu of new PPQs for this project;

and If so, whether those documents will be considered valid for meeting the submittal requirement of one PPQ per project under Evaluation Factor 2?

associated with this solicitation and have their references complete and submit it directly by the required due date and time. This does not mean you can't use a project that was used on another solicitation, it just has to be on this solicitation's PPQ form.

2. The Government may review sources of information that we have access to internally. The offeror is responsible for ensuring submission of one PPQ for EACH project submitted under Evaluation Factor 1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects.

2 In light of the Federal Government shutdown, please confirm whether CPARS evaluations or previously completed PPQs from other solicitations may be submitted in lieu of new formal PPQs for this specific

RFP.

CPARS will not be accepted in lieu of PPQs. With that being said, Evaluation Factor 2, Past Performance has been revised to include the following instructions for offerors: " In addition, the offeror should submit PPQs (with blocks 1-4 filled out) to the Contracting Officer. If a completed PPQ is not received by a reference, the Contracting Officer will make an attempt to contact the reference after proposals are due but before evaluations begin" In the event a PPQ is not received by the due date, this will allow the Contracting Officer to request past performance information directly from references.

Offerors should complete and submit with the proposal blocks 1-4 of the PPQ for each reference, which will provide contract and client information for the project in the event the PPQ is not received by the Contracting Officer at the time proposals are due.

3 Can a ROCAL from a previous project be used on this project?

No. A new ROCAL is required for each contract.

4 165 days enough for construction?

GSA and DOS have discussed the on-site period of performance and have adjusted the duration so that construction is accomplished in 235 days after the on-site NTP is issued.

5 Furniture in this contract? Furniture will be procured by the Department of State

6 The specifications define a total performance period of 165 calendar days and establish standard weekday working hours. Given the extensive coordination required among multiple trades, please confirm whether weekend work (Saturday and/or Sunday) would be permitted, if necessary, to maintain progress and meet the specified completion milestones.

GSA and DOS have discussed the on-site period of performance and have adjusted the duration so that construction is accomplished in 235 days after the on-site NTP is issued. During the interim NTP, the Contractor will send out submittals, process security clearances for workers, order long lead time items (after submittal approval), etc. Extended work days, night work, weekend work, etc. are not required but are permitted to complete the work.

7 Page 8 of the Pre- Construction Agenda references both a “mural” and “experiential graphic design (EGD).” Sheet A702, Note 801 also refers to coordination with the “EGD Package.” Please confirm whether the EGD Package noted on A702 is the same scope as the mural referenced in the agenda/discussed at the walk, or if it represents

The mural is not the same as the EGD package (although referenced in the EGD Package). The government is contracting the muralist, the contractor will provide suitable substrate, blocking, and coordination with the muralist for on-site installation.

The EGD is procured and installed by the general contractor. An EGD package is supplied as apart of this amendment.

additional work. Our understanding is that the Government will furnish and install the muralist portion, with the contractor coordinating and sequencing that work. If the EGD Package is a separate item, please provide clarification on the associated scope, applicable specifications, and confirm whether it is to be GFGI or furnished and installed by the General Contractor as part of this RFP.

8 Is Falkbuilt an acceptable alternative for the demountable partitions? They are not listed in specifications.

Falkbuilt is not acceptable.

9 Are the break room bench and reception desk listed on A523 in our contract or the furniture contract?

The Booths listed in Break Room 2-211e and 3-225E are to be custom-sized booths purchased and installed by the General Contractor; the booth is specified with a "Basis of Design: Shelby Williams - Menlo Park" for size and shape.

Other manufacturers are acceptable as long as they are "equal in design, look, size and shape".

The Reception Desk is custom-built millwork with the exception of the 70"x70" height Adjustable Desk, Task Chair and 36" Lateral File. These (3) items (height Adjustable Desk, Task Chair, and Lateral File) shall be included in the DOS Furniture Package (do not include in the Construction Bid).

10 Can a part number be given for the Clean Room Passthrough keynote 119 and Pass Through Keynote 117?

For Keynote 117 - see Sheet A521 for typical Pass-Thru Window Specification. See Keynote 119 - STAINLESS

STEEL DOCUMENT PASS-THRU; BASIS OF DESIGN: TOTAL

SECURITY SOLUTIONS - STEEL PE PACKAGE PASSER

(INTERLOCKING), PASSER SHALL MEET U.L. BULLET

RESISTANCE RATING OF LEVEL 3, SIZE 18"W X 18"D X

18"H . INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

INTERIOR SHELF OF PASS-THROUGH TO SIT AT 2'-10"

AFF. An updated sheet A103 will be issued under Amendment #2.

11 The door schedule and notes on page A602 keep referring to the Diplomatic Security documents. Are these available and can you send them over? There are notes that Diplomatic Security is going to provide certain hardware items and that we need to coordinate with them.

We will need these documents to get an accurate quote.

Diplomatic Security Drawings will be issued under Amendment #2.

12 The wood doors have a note to match existing stain/species.

Do you know what existing are?

Algoma Hardwoods Inc. - Plain Sliced Red Oak (RA-4370)

13 A700 Finish Schedule calls out SS4, but I can’t find SS4 used anywhere. Please confirm if this is excluded or advise where it occurs.

SS4 is not used and will be removed from the project and sheet A700.

14 Service Counters A6/A412, bottom left shows and End Cap only on the front edge, however the blow up on H6/A412 shows solid surface also on the sides, but also calling it removable acoustic wrap. Does solid surface occur on the sides here? If yes, how far back does it go?

(See Screenshots below.)

Also, same question for the N6/A412 blow up.

Elevations A19/A412 and A12/A412 show the sides of the Service Counters. On each side of the Service Counters, the solid surface is at the bottom of the side wall and the removable Acoustic panel in at the top of the side. Each elevation shows that the solid surface and the acoustic panel run from the front of the dividing walls to the face of the Service Counter.

15 There are several areas on the floor plan calling out H3, K3 & N6 on A412 which are showing

Elevations A16, E7 & M12/A422 direct you to Section/Elevation A12 & A19/A412. These elevations

Solid Surface but I don’t believe solid surface goes here I believe this is acoustic removeable panel as well.

Please confirm. If yes, please provide better details and what color.

clearly show where solid surface material and acoustic material go on the Service Counter Side Walls.

16 There are several references to signage throughout the drawing set; however, there are no corresponding signage details, notes, or schedules provided within the drawings or on the finish plans (Sheets A700–A703). Additionally, there are no clear indications of locations, types, or quantities of signs to be included. Please confirm whether interior signage is required as part of this contract scope of work. If signage is to be included, please provide the appropriate signage schedule, details, and any graphic or typographic standards necessary for fabrication and installation.

Signage interior to the space will be procured by GFGI.

17 Can the Government please provide a clearer Equipment List shown on A800? The one provided appears to be a screenshot of a table and is extremely difficult to read, even when enlarged.

SS4 will be removed from the project and sheet A700.

18 A12/A412 shows WC2 on wainscot wall at service counter ( staff side ) A703 doesn't show WC2 in that location - I assume the detail

Sheet A703 will be updated and issued under Amendment #2.

is correct and A703 needs to be corrected - please confirm.

19 DRAWING E504 SHOW VOICE

JACKS AS BLACK, DATA AS

BLUE, AND WIFI AS GREEN,

WHAT COLOR ARE THE

CAMERA JACKS ?

DS/DME manages its own wiring and installs its own equipment. The GC will not need to bid on any of our camera wires or jacks; we will only provide security infrastructure drawings for the GC to install.

20 DRAWING E303 NOTE ES15

SAYS TO USE BLACK COVER

PLATES. IS THAT JUST FOR

THE LOCATIONS NOTED THAT

WAY OR ALL COVER PLATES ?

IF NOT WHAT COLOR ARE ALL

OTHER COVER PLATES ?

Just items with that note. This is also the case on the power plans. Refer to E000 for device color matrix.

21 DOES ALL DATA CABLING

FROM 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD

FLOOR RUN BACK TO CER 3-

401 ?

No, there is an IDF room (Telecom 2-710C) located on the second floor that connects back to CER 3-401. Refer to E202 detail 2.

22 DRAWING E303 NOTE ES1

AND ES3 CALLS OUT

CAMERAS , MICROPHONE,

AND SPEAKER CABLING FOR

THE CHECK IN STATIONS.

WHAT TYPE OF CABLING IS

NEEDED FOR THIS AND

WHERE DOES IT GO BACK TO

Note ES1 and ES3 DO NOT call out for cabling. It calls out for pathways. Provide pathways as called out in the drawings and details. DOS to provide cabling.

23 DRAWINGS E302 AND E303

HAVE SPEAKER AND PUSH

PLATE BUTTON LOCATIONS.

WHERE DO THESE CABLES

RUN TO ? AND WHAT TYPE OF

CABLING IS NEEDED FOR

THESE DEVICES ?

These will terminate in the CER or SER rooms. Speaker should terminate in the CER and security items shall terminate in the SER rooms. Coordinate with DOS.

24 DRAWINGS E302 AND E303

HAVE MULTIPLE VOICE

LOCATIONS. WHERE DO

Yes, coordinate with DOS.

THESE TERMINATE IN THE CER

25 CLARIFYING THAT VOICE

CABLES ARE TO BE YELLOW

AS CALLED OUT IN THE SPECS

Voice cables and bezels shall be black as called out in E504. Specifications to be updated.

26 THERE ARE MULTIPLE HDMI

CABLES ON THE DRAWINGS.

WHERE TO THEY RUN BACK

TO ?

If you are referring to the check-in service counters, they run through the wall back to the station adjacent to the wall mounted televisions on the customer side, see A12 & A19/A412. These will notify occupants which counter is ready.

27 WHAT COLOR DOES THE

CAMERA CABLE AND JACKS

NEED TO BE ? SPECS SEEM TO

SAY ORANGE BUT NOT

REALLY CLEAR.

DS/DME manages its own wiring and installs its own equipment. The GC will not need to bid on any of our camera wires or jacks; we will only provide security infrastructure drawings for the GC to install.

28 SPECS SAY THAT THE WIFI

CABLES NEED TO BE BLUE

BUT PRINTS SAY GREEN ? IS IT

BLUE OR GREEN ?

Green, specifications will be updated to match E504.

29 IS THERE ANY FIBER OR

COPPER BACKBONE THAT IS

REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB ? I

SEE ON DRAWING E502

THERE ARE FIBER SHELVES IN

THE RACKS BUT IT DOESN’T

SPECIFICALLY SAY WHAT

TYPE OR COUNTS NEEDED ?

THERE IS A NOTE SHOWING

CONDUITS RUNNING DOWN

TO THE DEMARC ROOM WITH

MULE TAPE IN THEM BUT

DOESN’T SPECIFICALLY CALL

OUT ANY BACKBONE.

Quantity and cable type are a DOS Security and Technology item and is shown on their set. Coordinate with DOS. DOS Security Drawings shall be issued under Amendment #2.

30 DRAWING E303 NOTE ES16

SHOWS TECH BOXES BEING

INSTALLED IN THE CEILINGS.

WHAT ARE THESE FOR ?

These boxes house the power and connection to the small transformer that operates the sound suppression system, as shown on the DOS security drawings. Low-voltage cables terminate here along with a 120V power feed.

WHAT FEEDS THEM ? WHAT

CABLES RUN BACK TO THEM ?

Speaker Drivers shown on A412 also plug into the Tech box.

31 DRAWING E502 RACK DETAIL

HAS A POINT OF SALE SWITCH

AND CAT 6 PATCH PANEL. I

DO NOT SEE ANY POINT OF

SALE DROPS CALLED OUT ON

THE DRAWINGS. WHAT ARE

THESE FOR AND WHERE DO

THEY GO ?

The (16) locations (at the 16 Service Counters in Check-In 3-491) of the POS (Point of Sale) devices sit on the Pitney Bowes (Lan B) network. They are located at each Service Counter in Check-In 3-491, and a data drop is required for each one at the Agent Side counter, the data connection will homerun to the CER Network Room Rack.

32 Sheet E302 shows eight (8) Walkerduct floor boxes in Training Room 2-710.

Walkerduct is an embedded in-slab raceway system.

During the site visit, existing Walkerduct raceway and boxes were observed in the slab.

Detail N16 on Sheet G201 shows an infill detail for existing Walkerduct, and Detail L9 on Sheet A102.1, Note 190, references coring for Walkerduct floor boxes.

However, this type of raceway system would require sawcutting the slab—not coring—if new duct were to be installed.

Please clarify the design intent:

Is the existing Walkerduct system intended to remain and be reused, or Should new Walkerduct be installed as part of this project?

No new walkerduct system is provided in this project, the existing infrastructure is to remain and be used for this project. The Design Intent is to use the existing Walker Duct System in Training Room 2-710. The DOS is using fixed in-place Training Tables, the Design Intent is to use the Walker Duct System to distribute the power/data required for the fixed in-place Training Tables. The term "core" in note 190 on sheet A102.1 is meant to describe "drilling a hole to access the Walker Duct System below."

Detail N16/G201 is meant to illustrate how to close and existing core location into the Walker Duct System.

33 Item 2 Project Overview States: Note: Interior Demolition and Abatement work required for this renovation is being performed under a separate contract and is not included in the scope of work: Question:

Vol II dated Oct 8 th , 2025, has a complete division 2 demolition specification. Also, construction plans dated July 7 th , 2025, show complete demo plans. Please advise.

The majority of the demolition and abatement is being accomplished under a separate contract and is currently underway. The demolition will be completed by the time this buildout work begins. Limited demolition will be performed under this contract as communicated in the drawings and specifications included in this package that was not able to be completed in the previous contract to maintain building security between contracts.

34 Section 1.1 Contractor Use of Premises: para-B-16 states the work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building operations, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition Work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work.

Question: Will the client provide a phasing plan? Will the client clear all OFOI FF&;E finish prior to demo activities?

Phasing for this project will be a part of means and methods and is at the discretion of the contractor. Major demo is being contracted separately and will be complete prior to the start of construction activities for this contract.

35 Section Government Occupancy- 1.2 B. GSA reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas of the construction prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy

Security and equipment drawings are apart of this amendment and call out room locations.

does not interfere.

with completion of the Work.

The GSA's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work. Question: In accordance with question 003, the project is phased, please provide room numbers of the GFGI installed equipment to incorporate in the baseline schedule.

36 “All submitted examples provided must also be projects in which the Offeror provided General Construction services. “ Does this mean we cannot submit a project that was design-build?

Projects completed as design-build are acceptable.

37 Are the formatting guidelines provided on page 16 of the solicitation only for the factor 3 management plan? Or are these for the whole proposal? Example:

line spacing and font minimum font size.

That is only for Factor 3.

38 Are we required to submit SAM verification or is the requirement satisfied as long as our account is active?

The requirement will be satisfied if you have an active SAM Registration.

39 If a project does not meet every single one of the characteristics found in the evaluation on page 32 (example: does not include Millwork but includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, Flooring, etc….)

Greater weight will be given to experience more similar in scope to this project.

does that make the project non relevant meaning it will not be considered? Or will it be considered less favorably?

40 Will the owner accept Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

General Contractor can use whatever tracking software they deem appropriate. Output should be PDF sent to the project team.

41 Will the owner accept the “Primavera P6” for schedule submission and monthly updates

General Contractor can use whatever scheduling software they deem appropriate. Output should be PDF sent to the project team.

42 Is this project tax-exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax-exempt certificates?

The General Services Administration (GSA) has no authority to exempt contractors from Federal, State, or Local taxes. But we can provide you with a letter certifying that your firm is performing services under the contract. It is the responsibility of the contractor working with the Ohio Department of Taxation to determine whether or not work performed under the above referenced contract qualifies for a tax exemption. Visit https://tax.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/tax/business for more information.

43 Because of COVID-19 throughout the U.S. and the resulting Federal, State, and local governments’ responses/requirements, are there any new work requirements or mandates that will be required by the Owner on this project?

None related to COVID-19

44 Many Owner campuses are beginning to address tuberculosis protocols on the Owner campus projects, including the 90-day screening before assignment

The spec section is not a part of our project requirements.

to the worksite. This requirement will limit the amount of personnel who can immediately perform work right after the award. Will this project be required to follow 01 35 26 1.13 for TB-required protocols and a requirement to follow the 90-day screening before beginning work on the project?

45 What is the approximate duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP?

Interim NTP is typically no longer than 60 days following contract award.

46 For planning the preliminary project schedule, please provide an anticipated award date.

We cannot provide an exact date but expect award no later than January 31, 2026.

47 How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for the owner and A/E to review and respond to RFIs?

The expectation is 14 calendar days, but some responses may take longer due to required coordination.

48 How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review?

The expectation is 14 calendar days, but some responses may take longer due to required coordination.

49 Will the Government provide the 3-D REVIT Design model in native file format for the creation of coordination drawings and use by contractor?

A native Revit 2023 file can be provided to the selected contractor following the completion of BHDPs Data Transfer Agreement.

50 Please confirm that the project scope will be completed during normal

Project will take place during normal working hours, however, work deemed to be too noisy or disruptive to working hours, not nights and weekends.

other tenants in the building will be required to take place after hours.

51 Can you confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent?

GSA will coordinate efforts to contract with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project. The Contractor is expected to include participation/coordination efforts with the commissioning agent.

52 Knowing that the campus is limited on space and parking, it is critical that the contractor project superintendent have freedom of access and close proximity to the work. Can the Owner provide a designated parking spot for the contractor project superintendent?

One parking spot will be permissible for this project and is located on the back side (east side) of the building next to the 5th street alley entrance guard station. This will also be the designated area for a project dumpster so the contractor will be responsible for coordinating dimensions to ensure a dumpster and a single vehicle can fit in the space provided.

53 Where will the designated laydown area be for the GC?

Space will be designated for material, equipment, etc.

storage. The exact room number will be provided after award.

54 Confirm if the owner will provide designated areas for dumpster locations.

A dumpster (or dumpsters) may be placed on the backside (east side) of the building next to the 5th street alley entrance guard station.

55 Has the facility Operation & Maintenance team reviewed the Contract Documents for operability to avoid change orders?

The O&M contractor has reviewed drawings and have been part of design conversations.

56 Can the contractor use an existing office inside the building for a temporary construction office during

The contractor may utilize suite 1-331 for a project office.

construction instead of setting up a temporary trailer?

57 Can the contractor use the existing restroom facilities in the work area or adjacent ones nearby?

Yes, the contractor will be able to use public restrooms facilities.

58 Can the contractor use the existing on-site utilities for temporary electrical and water free of charge?

Yes.

59 Will the owner provide the fire watch during the period that the fire suppression and/or fire alarm system is not in service?

No, fire watch will be the contractor's responsibility.

60 Please provide detailed guidance for noise and vibration operations, including acceptable levels/duration, hours of operations for acceptable levels, and acceptable noise levels after hours

Noisy and disruptive work is subjective based on the sensitivity of the tenants around the work. Potential noisy work shall be coordinated ahead of time with property management so tenants can be notified and work can commence during the day. Property management holds the right shut down work activities if tenants are being disturbed, and that work shall be required to move to after hours.

61 How long after award will the Government provide the submittal register?

The awarded contractor is expected to provide a submittal log noting all submittals to be reviewed within 14 calendar days after the post-award construction kickoff meeting.

62 Will there be ICRA requirements?

ICRA requirements are not typically referenced. Refer to specification section 015950 Safety and Health for applicable requirements.

63 Has the owner entered into an agreement with the owner-furnished equipment vendor?

Yes. DOS has contracts and personnel (where applicable) established to do the work.

64 Can the owner confirm that the General Contractor is to not include any Asbestos or Lead Removal?

Confirmed. All hazardous materials removal is occurring under a separate demolition and abatement contract that is currently underway. No further hazardous materials removal is expected as part of this project and there should be no line item costs for hazardous materials scope.

65 Has the work area been checked for asbestos, lead-based materials, and/or other hazardous materials? Is there a report available?

Yes. All hazardous materials removal is occurring under a separate demolition and abatement contract that is currently underway. No further hazardous materials removal is expected as part of this project and there should be no line item costs for hazardous materials scope.

66 What is the Government's policy if asbestos products are encountered during construction which is not quantified in the construction documents?

All hazardous materials removal is occurring under a separate demolition and abatement contract that is currently underway. No further hazardous materials removal is expected as part of this project and there should be no line item costs for hazardous materials scope. If additional hazardous materials are encountered during construction, they will be considered an unforeseen condition and will be addressed accordingly.

67 Can the existing service and/or public elevators be used for construction activities? Are there any restrictions or time constraints?

Contractor may use the freight elevator only. Public elevators may only be used under special circumstances reviewed and strictly approved by GSA Property Management. There are no restrictions or time constraints when using the freight elevator.

68 II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors. It is not clear whether this is to be provided in the Technical Proposal or price proposal?

This would be considered, "Other Documents as Required"

69 II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal. It is not clear whether this is to be provided in the Technical Proposal or price proposal?

Sam Representations and Certifications will be part of the price proposal, see section II.B. Proposal Format.

70 Please confirm we can submit our proposal by email.

Yes

71 It mentions in the solicitation to pay attention to page count for each factor. I see that the overall technical proposal is

Page restriction to remain 50 pages for the entire technical proposal but 10 pages for factor 1 and 10 pages for factor 3.

limited to 50 pages. Factor 1 has a 10 page limit as well as Factor 3. If this can overall be 50 pages please confirm the page restrictions for each factor in the technical proposal.

72 In Factor 3 Staffing Plan, it does not specify if resumes are required. Please confirm if we are to submit resumes for the proposed key personnel.

The staffing plan submitted should demonstrate that the Offeror has a clear understanding of the level of staffing necessary as well as the qualifications and expertise of that staff to successfully execute this project. Staffing levels and the amount of time staff members spend on-site are appropriate. Staffing responsibilities and staff with signatory authority should be clearly defined. The proposed staff should appear capable of completing this project within the given timeframe, working hours and budget.

73 I.A. Project Summary states:

Interior demolition and abatement work required for this renovation is being procured and performed under a separate contract and is not included in the scope of this project. Please confirm the architectural demolition plans are for reference only and will not be included in our pricing.

Per sheets A002, A003, A012 and A013 all selective demolition shall be included in the Tenant Fit-Out SOW.

Major Demolition and Abatement is being handled under a separate contract.

74 There appear to be specs for panel signage (10 14 23). Will a signage plan be provided?

DOS Passport will handle the interior signage package as part of their overall furniture package.

75 Please provide the manufacturer for the existing Fire Alarm, ACS, and CCTV.

Simplex is the panel manufacturer. Viking is the monitoring contractor. Avigilon is the camera manufacturer.

76 Plans appear to indicate stainless steel corner guards.

Please provide specs for this product.

Specifications are provided on Sheet A700 per keynote 702 on Sheets A702 & A703.

77 What is the expected lead time for badging and background checks?

Lead times vary on a number of factors including Zone C staffing, project size, applicant background, scheduling fingerprints, etc. GSA typically sees processes taking between 30-60 days once contractor starts submitting CIWs for workers.

78 Could you confirm each person working on the project will need to acquire necessary badging before starting any work?

A person who is applying for Tiered or SAC clearance must receive email confirmation from Zone C confirming they are fit to work on the project before they can access the site. That email can be used as confirmation to access the site. A PIV card is not required, but it does offer more flexibility to enter and leave the building freely. Escort status is also available and does not require any email confirmation. A person who is escorted may only be onsite for a period of no more than 15 days during the contract. A Tier 1 worker is the only individual who can provide the escorting and they can escort no more than seven (7) people at one time.

79 Will the demolition of the slab for the dumbwaiter scope, be covered under this contract or is it covered under the current demolition contract?

Yes, sheets A003 and A012 explain the extent of the demolition.

80 Per note 123 on A102 & A103, "GC SHALL VERIFY THAT ALL

EXISTING ROLLER SHADES

ARE IN GOOD WORKING

CONDITION AND

FREE OF DAMAGE AND

DISCOLORATION. REPLACE

ANY DAMAGED OR

DISCOLORED EXISTING

ROLLER SHADES WITH RS1."

Please provide an allowance to include in the bid since this can't be quantified at this time.

Each contractor shall carry a $5,000 allowance for Roller Shade replacement or new shades. Note 123 will be revised on sheets A102 & A103. Sheets will be issued under Amendment #2.

81 A-800 has a table that appears to be blurry. Please provide a legible table.

Sheet A800 will be issued under Amendment #2.

82 Would extended workdays be allowed if needed to meet the schedule?

Yes, extended work days, night work, weekend work, etc.

are allowed as necessary to complete the work.

83 Specification Section 27 41 00 Audio-Video Systems does not appear to a project specific System Description per section 1.3. Can this be clarified?

Yes, specifications updated to reference DOS scope.

84 Would it be acceptable to put a transformer on the output of the UPS instead of the input?

In other words, this would not be as shown on one-line the unit would then be 480 3W in, 208/120 4W out.

This will need to be coordinated and reviewed with DOS, but this would be acceptable as long as 480V in and 208V out requirements are met. Feeders to the UPS have been sized as 480V and shall remain that way.

85 Also please confirm if UPS should be 60kVA per drawing, or 75kVA per spec

60 kVA per the drawings is correct. Specification updated.

86 Could more detail be given on the Department of State – Responsibility Matrix on E000.

The highlighted items in the General Notes seem to contradict each other. Its tells us that the Lessor is GSA and the contractor, but in Note G it states that where indicated as the Lessee, the contractor should shall provide the system complete. Can this be clarified? What is the contractor suppose to provide at bid time?

Can the highlighted items in the matrix be reviewed for accuracy?

Note G updated. Refer to DOS DS drawings and E500 series sheets to understand E000 matrix.

87 Please confirm the Quality Control Manager (QCM), Superintendent, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) roles may be performed by the same individual, or must each role be filled by a separate person? Please clarify which positions, if any, may be combined.

The Quality Control Manager, Superintendent, and Site Safety and Health Officer may be performed by the same individual.

88 Please confirm no night work is required for this project.

Extended work days, night work, weekend work, etc. are not required for this project.

89 Please confirm the facility will provide water for Contractor use during construction. If so, will the usage be metered and charged to the Contractor?

Existing utilities may be used during construction free of charge.

90 Please confirm the facility will provide electrical power for Contractor use during construction. If so, will the usage be metered and charged to the Contractor?

Existing utilities may be used during construction free of charge.

91 Will the facility permit the contractor to set up a temporary work area within an existing building or the facility for the superintendent and on-site staff during construction, or will a standalone temporary office trailer be required for the duration of the project?

The contractor may utilize suite 1-331 for a project office.

92 Can the facility please provide square footage or aerial map of location for staging area?

The staging area will be located inside the building close to the area of work. A specific room number (and associated square footage) will not be available until post award. There will be ample space for staging.

93 Will the staging area need temporary fence during the construction period?

No. The staging area will be located inside the building close to the area of work. A specific room number (and associated square footage) will not be available until post award. There will be ample space for staging.

94 The project Summary states that interior demolition will be executed under a separate contract. However, the drawings include selective demolition callouts. Please confirm that we are to exclude all interior demolitions.

Per sheets A002, A003, A012 and A013 all selective demolition shall be included in the Tenant Fit-Out SOW.

Major Demolition and Abatement is being handled under a separate contract.

95 “Replace any damaged or discolored existing roller shades…” – A102, does the facility have a preferred quantity of shades to bid as replacement? Or can bidders bid as unit pricing?

Each contractor shall carry a $5,000 allowance for Roller Shade replacement or new shades. Note 123 will be revised on sheets A102 & A103. Sheets will be issued under Amendment #2.

96 Please confirm the furniture will be Government Furnish Government Install.

All Furniture will be Government Furnished and Government Installed.

97 Multiple notes evidenced throughout the drawing set reference Diplomatic Security Documents and/or Diplomatic Security Drawings for information. The referenced documents do not appear to be evidenced in the Solicitation. Please confirm intent and/or provide the referenced information.

Diplomatic Security Drawings will be issued under Amendment #2.

98 Multiple notes throughout the drawing set reference Security Drawings. For example, Note 174 on Sheet A102 states “SEE ELECTRICAL

SHEET E400, FOR EXACT

PENETRATION LOCATION IN

Note 174 refers to the (4) 4" Conduit sleeves between SER2-309 and SER 3-309. Note 174 on sheet A102 & A103 has been revised. Sheets A102 and A103 will be revised under Amendment #2.

SER, REFER TO SECURITY

DRAWINGS.” Please confirm intent and/or provide the referenced information.

99 Referencing Sheet E000 System Responsibility General Notes under the Department of State Responsibility Matrix on Sheet, Note A.a. states

“WHEREVER LESSOR IS

LISTED, THAT IS ASSUMED TO

BE GSA. THIS IS WORK

ASSOCIATED WITH

CONSTRUCTION AND ACTING

AS THE CONTRACTOR.” For clarity, please confirm if the Contractor shall provide for this work, or if the GSA will provide for this independent of the contract.

Note G updated. Refer to DOS DS drawings and E500 series sheets to understand E000 matrix.

100 Reference the Finish Plan on Sheet A703. Room 3-277J notes finish flooring material FR1, however the transition at the door notes FR2. Please confirm intent.

Transition note has been removed as bothe 3-277J and 3- 212 have FR1 as the flooring, sheet A703 has been revised and will be re-issued under Amendment #2.

101 Sheet E502 provides rack details for reference only, and Sheet E400 indicates rack placements within telecommunications room.

Section 270610 Item 2.5 includes requirements for racks, cabinets and cable management. The Matrix on Sheet E000 is unclear regarding responsibility on providing telecommunications rack and

Rack and equipment is all DOS DS scope of work.

Contractor is responsible for backbone and routing. E000 to be updated to reflect this. Specification section removed as this is DOS DS scope of work to provide.

equipment within. Please confirm intent.

102 Reference Sheet E504 Paging requirements. Note indicates contractor to provide cable and supports for a paging system to be provided by tenant. Paging diagram is not included in project documents. Matrix on Sheet E000 indicates lessor to furnish and install. If GC is to provide and install equipment, please provide specifications and drawings required for pricing.

Paging equipment is all DOS DS scope of work. Contractor is responsible for backbone and routing and wiring. E000 to be updated to reflect this. Specification section removed as this is DOS DS scope of work to provide.

103 Drawing E400 Notes 22, 23 and 24 call for new fused disconnects to serve LP-2-3, T-CER and the UPS. The existing BUS DUCTS, assemblies and fused disconnects are obsolete, and based on previous experience there is an extended fabrication and delivery timeframe. If available, please confirm the Government can facilitate use of building attic stock material for installation, with the intent to replace said material with new on receipt.

That is acceptable as long as all NEC requirements and safety requirements are met.

104 Reference drawing E504 Intrusion detection systems and access control systems.

Information contained therein noted the Contractor is to provide infrastructure and power required for the security cabling and

DOS DS drawings to be provided in Amendment #2, this should clarify.

equipment provided by Department of State.

Additional information is required to facilitate pricing pricing i.e., drawings.

Additional information to include drawings would be required for the WI-FI and paging systems as well.

Please clarify intent by providing the requested information.

105 Reference Drawing E601and Specification Section 260923.

The Contractor is required to focus, aim, and adjust lighting with the A/E after hours.

Please confirm lighting control representative on-site assistance is required, and quantify total number of off-hours/days referenced adjustments will require in order to facilitate pricing.

Sheet E601 and Spec section 260923 does not reference after hour aiming, but section 265119 and sheet E600 does. Aiming of luminaires to happen during the day unless aftected by daylight and needing to be accomplished at night. This is to be completed by the contractor without the A/E there. Sheet E600 updated to remove the note, only lives in the spec section now. GC to quantify total number of hours needed. This is on an as-needed basis. Spec section 260923 updated to remove exterior controls.

106 Overall intent regarding the Access Control System is unclear. Please confirm if the bidding contractor shall include costs associated to contract with the security management contractor, or id this is to be provided by the Department of State.

This is to be provided by the DOS, refer to their drawings and specification.

107 If the contractor is responsible for providing the Security Management System, please confirm the current software version of Galen Avigilon in use.

This is to be provided by the DOS, refer to their drawings and specification.

108 Section 011400 Work Restrictions item 1.1.B.19.1

Contractors shall expect temporary shutdowns to allow for proper tie-in and testing based on the scope of work to states “Contractor is responsible for all costs involved with any required shutdowns of building system, including their time/overtime, their subcontractor’s time/overtime, and representatives of the company that currently holds the Operations and Maintenance contract for the Peck building.” Given the extent of services required is unknown, and hourly rates as well as O&M protocol for providing said services is unavailable, please provide an allowance value for all bidders to carry.

ensure functionality meet the design intent. The O&M's services charges range from $85/hr for daytime support to $110/hr for after hours work. The O&M also requests one week notice ahead of the work.

109 Section 011400 Work Restrictions item 1.1.B.19.1.a notes the General Contractor is hire J’s Associates for any required shutdowns of building systems. Given work is being performed on behalf of the Federal government, please confirm Government O&M rates would apply.

Yes, government O&M rates would apply.