697DCK-22-R-00417 Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.NO.

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6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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 is extended, is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required.)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(x) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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0001 06/02/2022

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

AAQ-500 - REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS

2200 S. 216TH STREET

DES MOINES WA 98198-6547

AAQ530ANM-AFN

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

separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By ___________ x x

697DCK-22-R-00417

copies to the issuing office.

06/02/2022

(x)

Amendment 0001 is to post the questions received and their applicable answers.

Offer deadline date is extended to 5:00 PM Alaska time, Friday, July 8, 2022.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. CONTRACT AUTHORITY 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Cynthia A. Tjelde

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

1) Question: Can the FAA provide the bidders list?

Answer: No, a bidders list will not be provided.

2) Question: Does FAA require the completed lift installation to be inspected by a certified

Qualified Elevator Inspector (Q.E.I.)?

Answer: Yes.

3) Question: Would companies with less than 50 employees be exempt from 3.6.2‐24 Affirmative

Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Jan 2019)? A written affirmative action plan is not required for companies with 50 or fewer employees, so we are requesting this clarification.

Answer: Contract Clause 3.6.2‐24 is required for every construction contract in excess of

$10,000.

4) Question: Regarding Section 14200 2.2.F Door operation and clear opening width “delayed action door closer that remain open for 20 seconds minimum”: this can only be accomplished with power door operators (no door closer as specified). Does FAA want lift system to include power door operators for both doors?

Answer: No, the FAA does not want lift system to include power door operators for both doors.

Delete the requirement for door closers and for the door to remain open for a minimum of 20 seconds from the specifications.

5) Question: Regarding Section 14200 2.2.G Drive System. Would FAA allow substitution to hydraulic drive system? The hydraulic drive system provides for a built in emergency raising and lowering with a built in battery backup system to satisfy 2.2.K Emergency Operation. The hydraulic drive system eliminates need for an autolube canister that needs to be replaced annually or semi‐annually on screw drive models which costs approx. $300 for each replacement grease canister. The hydraulic drive system provides for built in illumination on platform stop switch to satisfy 2.2.J.b. The hydraulic model utilizes 3 gallons of hydraulic fluid that never needs replacement and is in a sealed container inside the mast, has quieter operation than screw drive, and requires much less service and maintenance. It also has a built in oil recovery system so in the event a jack seal leaks there is a collection reservoir to prevent any fluid from spilling outside the contained lift system. In our 20+ years of experience servicing and installing platform lifts we have found the hydraulic models to be far more reliable than comparable screw drive systems. Additionally, the 3 major lift manufacturers no longer manufacture a screw drive model that will travel in excess of 120” vertically.

Answer: Yes, the FAA will allow a substitute hydraulic drive system as long as it meets the contract requirements.

6) Question: Regarding Section 14200 2.2.K Emergency operation: ‘provide manual operation to raise or lower unit to a landing in case of malfunction or power loss”. A18.1‐2017 Safety standard for Platforms Lifts 2.10.10 Manual Operation states “Means shall be provided to permit lift or authorized personnel to raise or lower the platform manually in the event of power failure, unless standby (emergency) power complying with para 2.12 is provided. The means to raise or lower the platform shall be capable of moving the platform to a landing and of being accessed and operated without working directly above the platform.” This section will be satisfied with the auxiliary battery power system in addition to a manual pressure relief system that serves to lower the platform from the outside as a backup lowering system. Would FAA accept hydraulic drive system to satisfy this requirement as lift safety code allows it?

Answer: Delete “raise or” from verbiage. Delete the requirement to be able to raise the lift in case of power failure, and retain the requirement to be able to manually lower the lift in case of power failure.

7) Question: Regarding Section 14200 2.2.B. 2 & 3 Acceptable Manufacturer. Would FAA permit

Garaventa Lift as an acceptable manufacturer? Garaventa Lift is a Canadian based company that complies with the Buy American Act and has been an approved manufacturer for many prior government contracts we have been involved with. The manufacturer’s letter regarding compliance with the Buy American Act is attached below for your review. The other U.S. based manufacturers are, in our opinion, not as desireable for the FAA due to their lesser quality of workmanship and in our 20+ years of servicing and installing this type of equipment. Symmetry has an Alaskan dealer who is no longer in business and we can’t contact. Ameriglide has not responded to our inquiry for quote. Handi‐Lift has no dealers in Alaska. Harmar has a lift available, but we recently replaced a Harmar vertical platform lift for a customer due to repeated service issues and we are not amenable to installing one for another customer. Our supplier for the past 20 years has been Garaventa Lift and they have proven to be a reliable, cost effective solution for our customer and we can responsibly stand behind their product.

Answer: No, Garaventa Lift would not be an acceptable manufacturer. Buy American Act is not applicable to this contract. See Contract Clause 3.6.4‐5 Buy American – Steel and Manufactured project (Jan 2022)

8) Question: What Warranty Term is contract is calling for the vertical platform lift? 14200 1.6.A

Warranty states “Warranty Period: Four years from date of substantial completion” but 013513‐

15 Project Procedures 1.25.B states “one year construction warranty”.

Answer: Provide a one‐year construction installation warranty and a four‐year manufacturer’s lift warranty.

9) Question: We are requesting FAA allow a substitution to satisfy Section 144200 2.2.3

Acceptable Manufacturer.

Please consider allowing a “Genesis” model lift manufactured by Garaventa Lift. The hydraulic model is the only option because they no longer manufacture a screw drive unit that can accommodate the vertical travel this project requires. None of the 3 major, reliable lift manufacturers no longer manufacture a screw drive model that will travel in excess of 120” vertically.

Garaventa Lift is a Canadian based company that complies with the Buy American Act and has been an approved manufacturer for many prior government contracts we have been involved with. The manufacturer’s letter regarding compliance with the Buy American Act is attached below for your review. The other U.S. based manufacturers are, in our opinion, not as desireable for the FAA due to their lesser quality of workmanship and in our 20+ years of servicing and installing this type of equipment. Symmetry has an Alaskan dealer who is no longer in business and we can’t contact. Ameriglide has not responded to our inquiry for quote. Handi‐Lift has no dealers in Alaska. Harmar has a lift available, but we recently replaced a Harmar vertical platform lift for a customer due to repeated service issues and we are not amenable to installing one for another customer. Our supplier for the past 20 years has been

Garaventa Lift and they have proven to be a reliable, cost effective solution for our customer and we can responsibly stand behind their product.

The hydraulic model utilizes 3 gallons of hydraulic fluid that never needs replacement and is in a sealed container inside the mast, has quieter operation than screw drive, and requires much less service and maintenance. It also has a built in oil recovery system so in the event a jack seal leaks there is a collection reservoir to prevent any fluid from spilling outside the contained lift system. In our 20+ years of experience servicing and installing platform lifts we have found the hydraulic models to be far more reliable than comparable screw drive systems.

Answer: Garaventa Lift is not an acceptable manufacturer.

10) Question: will contractor and subcontractors be allowed to use existing restroom facilities onsite at the FAA building? Project Procedures 1.13.C Utilities – Sanitary Facilities states “the contractor will provide their own sanitary facilities, including temporary toilets, wash facilities….use of existing facilities within the building is not permitted” but the Covid procedures

1.3.B allow use of restrooms after coordinating with COR.

Answer: Yes, contractors and subcontractors will be allowed to use existing restroom facilities in the FAA building.