Amendment 4 - 47PH0825R0001 2025 01 08.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

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

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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)

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)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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

RFP No. 47PH082 R000

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.

GSA, PBS, Acquisition Management Division 819 Taylor Street, Floor 11 Fort Worth, TX 76210 Attn: Ashley Morgan, Contracting Officer

AMENDMENT 4 – Kika De La Garza Land Port of Entry Border Roadway Improvement and 5 1 provide :

1. Correct the year of the proposal due date.

5 RFI # 34 has been updated accordingly.

PROJECT TITLE: Kika De La Garza Land Port of Entry Border Roadway Improvement and Construction (BRIC), Pharr, TX

LOCATION: 9901 S. Cage Blvd. Pharr, TX 78577 8650

RFQ/SOL #: 47PH0825R0001, Amendment 0004 KAHUA #: 0350

Contracting Officer: Ashley Morgan Project Manager/Contracting Officer's Representative: Adena Alarcon

RFI # RFI/Question GSA's Response

After checking in with local suppliers and online resources tracking EPDs, it has been determined that there is an absence of a local EPD for asphalt. With this in mind, and given that the project is a design build, can contractors consider not utilizing asphalt and substituting with either concrete or other pre engineered materials, thereby, omitting the requirement for the submission of an asphalt EPD within the technical proposal?

(Answered via Am. 01) The asphalt EPD remains a requirement of the RFP. Using an asphalt hot box or other means, it's possible to transport asphalt for several hours. There are asphalt manufacturers in surrounding areas that have an EPD. For example, Texas Materials – Central Texas Area, Laredo Plant at 119 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Laredo, TX 78045 More information can be found at the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Emerald Eco label EPD program website, https://www.asphaltpavement.org/programs/napa programs/emerald eco label and https://asphaltepd.org/published/all?state=TX

If CBP or port authority ac vity directly impacts the construc on schedule, causingdelays, will c (Answered via Am. 02) As referenced in The Agreement, please refer to GSAR Clause 552.211 13, Time Extensions. UPDATED via Am. 03. Please refer to FAR Clause 52.242 14 and FAR

52.243 1. Also, if there is a government delay or a weather day, the contractor is requested that they notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative within 24 hours of the delay. Both types of delays must also be documented in your daily logs.

The contractor is bidding on several Border Roadway Improvement and construction (BRIC) projects, with bids scheduled just a few days apart. For Factor 1:

Past Experience and Performance of the Company, the same projects will be used to demonstrate past experience.

Would it be acceptable to submit the same questionnaire completed once by the end user, instead of asking them to fill out the same form multiple times?

(Answered via Am. 02) It is up to the Offeror to submit the questionnaire or Final CPARs with their technical proposal by the due date and time set forth in the Solicitation. Each response should annotate the solicitation # and project title. See updated Questionnaires for Factor 1 & 2.UPDATED via Am. 03. Yes, however offeros need to annotate the Solicitaion # and project title in which the submission is for.

According to the Solicitation Document, Section II.B "Proposal Format," paragraph 2, the technical proposal is limited to 40 pages in 8.5" x 11" vertical (portrait) format.

Can the contractor include some pages in horizontal (landscape) format for specific items, such as past performance project resumes, the project organizational chart, and/or the proposed/planned schedule?

(Answered via Am. 02) The schedule is not included in the Factor or proposal page count limit;

therefore it can be submitted in horizontal (landscape) format. All other proposal contents shall be submitted in accordance with the solicitation requirements.

According to the solicitation documents, the contractor must submit three specific attachments (pricing, technical, and LEC PDF & Excel) as part of their proposal. As an instance, the technical section of the proposal is limited to 40 pages, with additional information such as experience questionnaires and other relevant details not counting toward the 40 page limit. Can the contractor include additional information, such as past experience questionnaires (for the technical proposal), GSA Form 527, and financial statements, as appendices in a separate attachment? Additionally, is it permissible to submit an additional attachment with the proposal overview, including a cover page and other relevant information not covered in all other sections?

(Answered via Am. 02) The GSA Form 527, Bid Bond, Representations and Certifications do not count towards the page limit and shall be submitted with the Price Proposal. Past experience questionnaires or Final CPARS, and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) required will not count toward the page number limit. The solicitation describes what is included in the cover page; the cover page will not count towards the page limit.

To confirm what was mentioned during the World Trade Bridge pre proposal meeting on 12/10/2024:

Under attachment 4 "LEC Material IRA Sustainability Factor Table", for the "Cement" data input, if contractors are able to procure concrete which meets the GSA IRA Limits, they are to assign the GWP value for that concrete to the cement as well. Could you please verify this is correct?

Contractor is to submit LEC Committments for both Concrete and Cement as described in the Solicitation.

7 What is the preferred access route for delivery (for concrete trucks or materials)? Access to the site will be coordinated with CBP prior to construction start

Is there a designated laydown area or staging area? If so, where is it located? There will be a laydown area designated. At this time, it is being coordinated with CBP and will be designated prior to construction start.

9 Is water available on site? Access to utilities will be coordinated with the GSA Building Manager

Are there any restrictions for lane closures? There will be limitations to number of lanes to be closed, contractor to provide a phasing plan prior to work in an area. All closures will be coordinated with CBP prior to work comencing.

Will it be possible to work on multiple locations simultaneously? It may be possible to work multiple areas. Phasing plan shall be submitted to GSA for

Consideration and review.

Please clarify what items to include in CLIN 16 Division 1 Include any items that would normally be included, such as General Conditions, General Requirements,site visits, Contractor personnel associated costs, coordination & support.

Please clarify what items to include in CLIN 17 Division 31 Earthwork. Include any items that would normally be included, such as site demolition, clearing, erosion & sedimentation control.

Please clarify what items to include in CLIN 18 Division 32 Exterior Improvements. Include any items that would normally be included, such as Thermoplastic pavement markings, tie bars, dowels, etc.

Will pavement marking be required? If so, please provide a quantity for bidding purposes. Pavement markings will be required to be replaced in any area where pavement was removed and/or repaired.

Is there a requirement for signage? If so, what type and how many signs are required? There is no requirement for signage, if removed for construction, it will need to be reinstalled. If damaged during construction, contractor will be required to replace signage.

17 Which CLIN should pricing for the demo be accounted for? Demo can be included in Division 31.

Please confirm both pricing schedules include labor and material in each line. Yes, labor & material should be included in both the Summary Sheet and Base Scope &

IRA Sheet. See questions 27 & 28 below.

PRE PROPOSAL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)/QUESTIONS

Please explain the difference between each pricing schedule (blue vs. orange). There is no difference, highlighted areas were only used to highlight the CLIN. Sheet 2 is the breakdown of each material for each CLIN and Sheet 1 is the summary sheet.

20 After the site visit, it was noted there were discrepancies in the locations/quantities listed in Reference the SOW, pages 8 9 and the section map provided with this amendment.

There was much confusion at the site visit with regard to locations to be priced. The Pavement Section Map provided does not show 22 highlighted locations of work, please provide an updated map of work locations with a clear note for locations to be priced.

Reference the SOW, pages 8 9 and the section map provided with this amendment.

Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals? The superintendent and QCManager must be two (2) different individuals, Superintendent & SSHO may be the same individual.

Are there any phasing requirements?

Yes, phasing is required

Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

No.

25 Please provide bidding quantities for deteriorated base course (paving). This is a contractor responsibility 26 Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet. See Amendment 2 issued on 12/13/2024

Pricing Schedule (Unit Version) – Confirm pricing schedule values represent material + labor unit prices.

Unit Version would include material costs for each material type. Reference updated Bid sheet issued with Amendment #3

Pricing Schedule (Lump Sum Version) – Confirm pricing schedule values represent material + labor lump sums.

Lump sum version would include the material, labor and associated costs. Reference updated Bid sheet issued with Amendment #3

Pricing Schedule (Lump Sum Version) – Confirm CLIN 0022 (Option 22 – FMCSARD1) is misnumbered and should be CLIN 0023

See updated pricing schedule included in Amendment 02 dated 12/13/2024.

Technical Proposal – Would the government consider projects similar in complexity and type valued less than $5,000,000 in total construction cost?

no

Factor 1 – Past Experience – Can past experience of Designers and/or Subcontractors be used as one of the minimum (2) projects required?

yes

Factor 1 – Past Experience – Can previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires be used in lieu of obtaining new PPQs/CPARS?

For Factor 1, FINAL CPARS evaluations will be accepted in lieu of PPQs for previous similar projects as stated in the Solicitation dated November 22, 2024.

Factor 2 – Experience of Key Personnel – Are the Project Superintendent and Quality Control Manager required to be two separate individuals?

See response to Question #22

In preparation, we are talking to multiple contractors and vendors in the area, and they all asked for an extension on the RFP's due date of 6 Jan 2025.

They are having a hard time getting quotes and responses from their sources with the upcoming holidays.

BL/RFI: Can a 3–4 week extension be given to facilitate our and the multiple vendors' ability to get good, competitive prices?

Updated via amendment 04. An extension is granted. Proposals are due no later than January 13, 202 , 2:00pm CST.

confirm whether final drawings are available for our reference, or should we proceed based on the conceptual designs?

There were no design documents or drawings submitted with the solicitation. This is a design build contract in which the successful offeror is responsible for producing a design. Please refer to the paving sections listed in the Scope of Work dated November 4, 2024

Additionally, would you need a proposed fee or will a contract with fees suffice? In order to be considered a responsive offeror a price proposal to include a completed bid sheet is required per the Solicitation issued on November 22, 2024.

For this solicitation would we be able to utilize previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires to satisfy the requirements for Past Performance?

Yes

Is there another site walk and Kika Delagarza LPOE tomorrow?

Somebody mentioned there is? Another questions where can I find the color exhibit that shows the areas to be done at the port. Somebody had it at the last walk thru.

There is no other site walk. Site map referenced was for informational purposes of locating the various areas to be addressed at the site walk. The Traffic and Pavement Study included in the Solicitation identifies the various locations at the Port. Refer to the table included in the SOW for specific areas.