70Z04720RTYBEDB_ Amend 0003_ pgs2-4.pdf

Amendment 0003

70Z04720RTYBEDB

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WERE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE SOLICITATION:

1. QUESTION: TOA page 9 states that the Phase 2 Closing Date is October 29, 2020 close-of-business local time, Norfolk, VA. Please confirm that close-of business is 5pm EST.

RESPONSE: In accordance with FAR Subpart 33.101 Definitions, agency close of business is presumed to be 4:30 p.m., local time.

2. QUESTION: The electronic submissions must be less than 10MB. If the electronic submission is more than 10MB, please confirm that multiple emails will be allowed for multiple volumes of the submission.

RESPONSE: With the USCG Microsoft Migration to the Cloud, size limitation for electronic submissions has been increased to 36MB. Multiple emails will be allowed, if necessary, for the submission of non-price proposals to allow for USCG system limitations. Multiple emails must be received prior to the closing date/time indicated in the TOA.

3. QUESTION: TOA pages 5-6 reference FAR 52.204-24. Please confirm that we are not to include the

"representation" in subparagraph c in our submission.

RESPONSE: Contractors submitting a non-price proposal ARE required to include their representation indicated in FAR 52.204-24(c) with the submission of their proposal.

4. QUESTION: Please confirm that state and local taxes are to be included in the Phase 3 pricing submission.

RESPONSE: State and local taxes are to be included in the Phase 3 pricing submission.

5. QUESTION: Please confirm that the project will require a 1 year warranty plus any specified warranties which will be manufacturer warranties.

RESPONSE: FAR Clause 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) is incorporated in the

Base contract and flows down to individual task orders. This clause states the warranty of construction shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work.

Additional warranty language, information and specifications are addressed in the RFP Guide

Specifications dated June 2020.

6. QUESTION: Minimum square footages are included in the Space Criteria Sheets for each room. Please indicate if there is a maximum allowable square footage for the building.

RESPONSE: There is no defined maximum. However, site constraints will govern. Total NSF for each floor is listed on the drawings. The maximum bldg. SF will be the sum of these net square feet plus the thickness of contractor’s chosen exterior wall section.

7. QUESTION: Per Section 01800, 1.1.1.2 Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection is applicable to this project. However, UFC 4-010-01 is not listed as a reference and requirements for compliance are not listed. In addition, the structure is three stories in height and may be subject to progressive collapse analysis but UFC 4-023-03 is also not listed as a reference. Please clarify if analysis and compliance with these two UFCs is required for this project.

RESPONSE: Yes, see amendment to this solicitation below.

8. QUESTION: Appendix F, Individual Space Criteria Sheets, Typical Berthing Rooms: Twelve (12) room numbers are listed in the Individual Space Criteria Sheets, while eleven (11) berthing rooms are shown on the RFP plans. Please clarify number of berthing rooms required.

RESPONSE: There are 11 berthing rooms. Rm 309 is not berthing, see amendment to this solicitation below.

9. QUESTION: Appendix F, Individual Space Criteria Sheets: No Individual Space Criteria Sheet is given for Reception 226 shown on the RFP plans (A-102, Second Floor Plan). Please clarify any additional requirements for this space.

RESPONSE: Reception area is a part of corridor 217.

SOLICITATION 70Z04720RTYBEDB IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Per Section 01800, Paragraph 1.1.1.2 of the RFP Specifications dated June 2020, add “Per UFC 4-010-

01 and UFC 4-023-03.”

2. The following text shall be DELETED from Section 01800, Paragraph 1.4.7 Water System of the RFP

Specifications dated June 2020:

"The Contractor shall modify the NPS water system as required for provision of potable water to the facilities and waterfront, as well as for supplying the sprinkler system and maintaining current flow and pressure to the remainder of the NPS system. New construction shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, a new pump house in the vicinity of the well, treatment systems and supporting utilities in accordance with ASCE 24. The Contractor shall ensure that water is in compliance with the EPA National

Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs) and National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations

(NSDWRs), as well as the requirements of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Georgia Water

Quality Standards. New pipe shall be buried a minimum of 6” below the local frost zone. (See Section

01800, Paragraph 1.18 (Environmental Permits, Controls and Protection), for additional information)."

3. The following text shall be ADDED to Section 01800, Paragraph 1.4.7 Water System of the RFP

Specification dated June 2020:

"The Contractor shall modify the NPS water system as required for provision of potable water to the facilities and waterfront, as well as for supplying the sprinkler system and maintaining current flow and pressure to the remainder of the NPS system. New construction shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, a new pump house in the vicinity of the well, treatment systems and supporting utilities in accordance with ASCE 24. The Contractor shall ensure that water is in compliance with the EPA National

Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs) and National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations

(NSDWRs), as well as the requirements of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Georgia Water

Quality Standards. This shall include, but not be limited to, providing a connection point at the pump house for connection of an auxiliary power source in the event of a power failure. New pipe shall be buried a minimum of 6” below the local frost zone. (See Section 01800, Paragraph 1.18 (Environmental

Permits, Controls and Protection), for additional information)."

4. Room 309 listed on page 300 of the RFP Specifications dated June 2020 under the Individual Space

Criteria Sheet (ISCS) shall be DELETED.

Note

Failure to acknowledge amendments may be cause for rejection of your offer.