Amendment 006.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

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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.

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

RECAPITALIZE PHASE III, STATION AND ANT BUILDINGS, USCG SECTOR BUFFALO, BUFFALO, NY THIS SOLICITATION IS OPEN TO THE OFFERORS MOVED INTO PHASE II OF THE NMACC III POOL 1

PROCUREMENT

Proposal Due Date Remains June 28, 2023.

See Continuation Page 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.

USCG/Facilities Design & Construction Center 5505 Robin Hood Rd Suite K Norfolk, VA 23513

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RECAPITALIZED STATION-ANT BUILDINGS, BUFFALO, NY

AMENDMENT 006

SOLICITATION NO. 70Z04723R43000005 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

I. Task Order Announcement

a. Price Proposal Form

DELETE: Price Proposal Form

REPLACE WITH: Attached Revised Price Proposal Form

b. See Attached Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template

II. Specifications

a. RFP SPECIFICATION 01800-1.13.16 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (RFI #87, 646)

The scope of the specification section (UPS power supply, battery backup, racks, etc.)

does not apply to this project.

DELETE: Paragraph 1.13.16

END OF AMENDMENT LANGUAGE

RFI No.

Date

Submitted Pg Section Paragraph QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

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AMEND NO.

1 4/3/2023

221 01900 1.3.1

Please provide the .dwg files referenced for Attachment D to include 49 BUSL Drawing.dwg, 26-TANB Drawing.dwg, 29 RB- S Drawing.dwg and 45 RB-M Drawing.dwg. These files were not included on SAM.Gov. See Amendment Language 001

2 4/3/2023

221 01900 1.3.1

For Attachment E, the files provided in SAM.GOV do not appear to match the listing in this section. We have received BULKHEAD+REHAB+A09-L01015.pdf and RECAP+FACILITIES+A09-L01015.pdf. These two files appear to be fore Phase 1 and Phase 1a. We did not receive the following files from SAM.GOV: Underground Utility Plan (Multi Files), Recap Facilities Phases 1 & 2 (CADD and PDF files), COMMs Tower Foundation Plan (PDF), Fixed Pier Structural Details (PDF). We believe that these files were included in the DODSafe condensed file but not SAM.GOV.

We can't confirm ALL, however, based on the file names.

See Amendment Language 001

3 4/3/2023

221 01900 1.3.1

SAM.GOV provided a file named Photos.pdf in which 23 photos were included. We do not have the files listed in this section to include: Site Photo Legend.ppt, Series Location Description Table.xls, and Series 1-31.pdf (photos). Please provide files or revise this section. See Amendment Language 001

4 4/3/2023 Please provide electronic files (.dwg, .rvt) for the RFP drawings.

See Amendment Language 001

5 4/11/2023 42 HSAR Clauses

HSAR 3052.222-90 Local Hire (USCG). Please confirm that this HSAR is applicable to the seed project.

As the Buffalo, NY unemployment rate is higher than the National Unemployment rate, the clause is applicable to this project 002

6 4/11/2023

94 1.7

1.7.1.1.2 & 1.7.1.1.2.1

Is paragraph 1.7.1.1.2.1 only applicable if concrete panels are selected?

The RFP requirement for the inner stud wall is applicable to PIP concrete walls, site-cast tilt-up concrete wall panels, precast concrete wall panels and unit masonry walls which, when constructed, are considered to be concrete walls.

7 4/11/2023

94 1.7

1.7.1.1.2 & 1.7.1.1.2.1

A-101 appears to indicate where cold formed / gypsum walls are required on the first floor if concrete masonry units are utilized.

Paragraph 1.7.1.1.2.1 suggests that a "stud perimeter wall construction is shown around the perimeter of the multi-story structure on all floor levels". Is the intent of the RFP to require metal stud/ gypsum walls on the perimeter walls of all floors if concrete panels are selected for the envelope?

If an acceptable alternate choice, CIP, precast, or tilt-up concrete construction, is selected for the exterior walls, the entire exterior building envelope including finishes, waterproofing, insulation and installation of utilities must be designed for the material selected. The inner stud wall is an RFP requirement as shown on conceptual floor plans. In those spaces where the inner wall is not shown at the exterior on the drawing, an inner wall or other design solution may be selected to meet the insulation and utility requirements and be in compliant with Electrical Specification section 1.13.2..1.5 which addresses wiring runs.

8 4/12/2023 Geotechnical Please confirm that geotechnical services must be performed by a 3rd party consultant.

RFP Specifications 01800-1.5 do not require the Contractor perform their own Geotechnical borings. 002

9 4/12/2023 Small Business Goals

Per amendment 10 a small business subcontracting plan is required. Is the plan to be based on the total value of the NMACC or the value of the seed project?

Total Value of NMACC should be used for the Small Business Subcontracting Plan

REFERENCE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

As of Amendment 006

10 4/12/2023 Subfactor 5.3 Environmental Compliance

Sub-factor 5.3 reads "Discussion shall be no more than 5 pages.

The drawings do not count towards the page limitation" Should this read that the description for the 3 comparable projects do not count towards the page limitation as there are no drawings requested under this subfactor? See Amendment Language 002

11 4/12/2023 Factor 4 Safety

Factor 4 safety has a note that states "DART and Total Recordable Incident Rate (TCR) shall not be submitted for subcontractors." TCR is not required under submission requirements for this factor under item 1. Please confirm that we are only to provide DART rates for the previous 5 calendar years per item 1. of Factor 4. See Amendment Language 002

12 4/13/2023

01110-1.19

Section 1.19 requires submission of social security numbers of all on-site personnel to the COR at least 2 weeks in advance.

Please confirm that on-site personnel will not be subject to a criminal background investigation. On-site personnel will not be subject to criminal background checks. 004

13 4/13/2023

01110

Does the US Coast Guard have any prescriptive project management software applications/requirements that the Contractor will be required to utilize for project correspondence, submittals, RFI's, etc.? If so, please specify.

The Government does not have any prescriptive project management software applications/requirements the contractor must use. 002

14 4/13/2023

01300-1.1.2.4 Please confirm that offerors should not deviate (plus or minus) from the prescriptive room layout and sizes presented in the RFP drawings and Individual Space Criteria Sheets in Appendix F.

The spaces shown on the RFP conceptual plans incorporate CG space allocation requirements and have already been increased or slightly decreased to meet the adjacency, functional requirements, and configurations of the space and the furnishings and equipment layouts shown on the conceptual plans and as described on the supporting Individual Space Criteria Sheets for each space.

Proposed room configurations, layouts, sizes and even locations of spaces can vary from those shown on the conceptual drawings but the functionality and inclusion of the specified furnishings and equipment shall be maintained.

15 4/13/2023

01500-1.3

(A) Please confirm that Contractor is required to provice a 160- SF temporary trailer for the exclusive use of the Coast Guard COR/CI per 01500-1.3. (B) Is there a preferred location, or can this trailer be located on Coast Guard property outside the project's limits of disturbance?

(A) Yes, a trailer is required as specified for CG use. (B) No, there is no preferred location.

16 4/13/2023

01500-1.3.2.2

01500-1.3.2.2 says that Contractor may connect to Coast Guard distribution for temporary construction power without charge.

Please confirm that the Contractor is not responsible for paying the associated electrical consumption charges.

The Contractor will not be responsible for electrical consumption charges as long as service complies with 1.3.2.2.

17 4/13/2023

01800

Section 01800-1.7.4.1 says that floor finish locations are indicated in the RFP concept plans. Please either confirm that floor finishes must comply with the Appendix F ISCS or provide finish designations on the plans as referenced in 1.7.4.1.

See amendment. Floor finishes are specified in Appendix F ISCS.

18 4/13/2023

Appendix J Should furnishings required under the Outfitting scope of work (as detailed in Appendix J) be priced on GSA schedule or open market?

The Government cannot authorize contractors to purchase off of GSA schedules. Some vendors, as a courtesy, will extend GSA schedule pricing for specific Govt. projects but there is absolutely no guarantee that they will do so.

Offerors should base their price on open market. 002

19 4/13/2023

01802-2.1.1

Sectoin 2.1.1 lists 35%, 65%, final, & corrected design submittals and says that these submittals are required for fast track packages as well. Please confirm that Fast Track packages can proceed straight to final design submission without separate 35% and 65% submittals.

In the Fast Track process, 35%, 65%., and FINALs are still required with the Fast Track process.

20 4/13/2023

Price Proposal Form

Is the $50,000 allowance contained in the Price Proposal Form intended to cover the Guiding Pricinciples documentation, GBI 3rd-party review and certification costs per 01800-1.3.1.1.2, or both?

Per RFP section 01200-3.2.4, the $50,000 figure shall be included in the contractor's schedule of prices for Guiding Principles documentation and will be paid after successful submission of documents to the Green Building Initiative.

21 4/13/2023 01110

Please either (A) confirm that there are no project-specific requirements for cybersecurity / hardening; or (B) specify all cybersecurity requirements.

Project Cybersecurity requirements fall within the Telecommunications Specification, Section 01800-1.16 004

22 4/13/2023

Amendment 10

The small business goals referenced in Amendment 10 appear to be signficantly higher than historical averages for this type of project. Will the Small Business Subcontracting plan submitted for the seed project apply only to the seed project, or will it apply to all future task orders within the NMACC as well?

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan will apply to the NMACC III capacity of $4B 002

23 4/13/2023

01800-1.10.2.1 Section 1.10.2.1 instructs Offerors to include a fire pump. Can offerors assume that the electrical service resiliency will permit an electric pump, or should offerors include a diesel fire pump?

No, offerors should not assume that per NFPA 20

24 4/13/2023

01800-1.10.2.1

Section 1.10.2.1 instructs Offerors to include a fire pump, but the RFP plans do not provide a location with sufficient space.

Please either (A) identify an area within the building suitable for housing the fire pump and appurtenances; or (B) advise if the fire pump should be housed in a premanufactured housing outside of the building footprint.

The Individual Space Criterial Sheet for the conceptual Mechanical space states that that space is the primary location for 1st floor mechanical equipment including any air compressor and fire suppression equipment . It also states that the space can be subdivided for equipment types as required. Mechanical spaces shown on conceptual plans are not based on specific equipment systems and/or equipment and are entirely subjective. Such space can be enlarged, reduced, separated, subdivided, or reconfigured to meet the requirements of the final design systems equipment and service access requirements.

25 4/13/2023

A-101

RFP plans do not show an exterior door at Electrical room 137.

Please either (A) confirm this is acceptable; or (B) confirm that Offerors should reconfigure the floor plan/layout to provide an exterior door.

The RFP conceptual floor plan shows the electrical room access from the building interior from the Fitness Center and indirectly from the exterior through the Mechanical space. Inside access is desirable because of the severe winters in Buffalo. Exterior access is not required but is not precluded either. If the offeror/DOR determines that direct exterior access to the electrical equipment room is beneficial or a required design requirement, they are encouraged to provide that capability. 002

26 4/13/2023

C-103

In order to facilitate accurate and consistent pricing, please provide existing one-line/voltage details for the site electrical tie-in/control point, including location, voltage, quantity and size conduits.

This information isn't available.

27 4/13/2023

01800-1.7.1.1.2

If alternative exterior wall systems are utilized as prescribed in 01800-1.7.1.1.1, 1.7.1.1.2, please confirm that inner studs are not required at locations shown in the briding docs as exposed CMU (since these rooms will have exposed conduit/piping as currently designed in the RFP plans).

If an acceptable alternate choice, CIP, precast, or tilt-up concrete construction, is selected for the exterior walls, the entire exterior building envelope including finishes, waterproofing, insulation and installation of utilities must be designed for the material selected. The inner stud wall is an RFP requirement as shown on conceptual floor plans. In those spaces where the inner wall is not shown at the exterior on the drawing, an inner wall or other design solution may be selected to meet the insulation and utility requirements and be in compliant with Electrical Specification section 1.13.2..1.5 which addresses wiring runs.

28 4/13/2023

A-201

If alternative exterior wall systems are utilized as prescribed in 01800-1.7.1.1.1, 1.7.1.1.2, & 1.7.1.1.3, please confirm the offeror may replicate façade details such as the horizontal banding within the materiality of the proposed system.

Exterior design elements within the "materiality" of the selected exterior system are encouraged and expected.

29 4/13/2023 Subfactor 5.3

Subfactor 5.3 says that a NEPA Environmental Assessment has been completed. Can a copy of this be provided to offerors?

RFP 'Attachment B - Environmental' reference documents were provided via Amendment 001.

30 4/13/2023

A-101 RFP plans appear to indicate cast-in-place concrete for elevator shaft walls. Can alternative wall assemblies be utilized for the elevator shafts, as determined by the DOR?

Yes.

31 4/13/2023

01110-1.6.1 01110-1.6.1 says Contractor parking and staging areas are indicated, but we do not see this designated on the drawings.

Please define limits available for Contractor parking and staging.

See Prior Amendments. RFP Drawings has been updated.

32 4/13/2023

01110-1.10

01110-1.10 says that the Coast Guard and other contractors will be performing work at the project site during the time of this Contract. Please define all referenced work activities within the limits of the Contract site that will be concurrent with execution of this Contract.

The Contractor should anticipate the Coast Guard may have other contractors on site during the performance period, however, presently there are no known projects that are within the referenced work limits of this project.

33 4/13/2023

01800-1.4.4

Should section 01800-1.4.4 be interpreted as requiring curbing around all sides of all pavements throughout the site area? Or, where deemed appropriate by the DOR, can some pavement edges sheet drain into adjacent landscaping/surface drainage areas?

RFP 01800-1.4.4 may be interpreted as where appropriate as determined by the

DOR.

34 4/13/2023 01800-1.6.8.4

Will a water source for landscape establishment be made available to the Contractor at no cost (including consumption charges), as implied in 01800-1.6.8.4? Refer to RFP Specification 01500-1.3.2.3 004

35 4/13/2023 01800-1.7.1.6

Section 01800-1.7.1.6 calls for roof flashing and trim to receive a "2-coat/3-coat fluoropolymer" finish. Is the 3rd coat required?

It is the responsibility of the DOR to determine the appropriate finish system on the flashing system selected for the final design.

36 4/13/2023 01800-1.7.1.7

Would custom fabricated copings be acceptable in lieu of the pre-fabricated copings specified in 01800-1.7.1.7?

Custom fabricated copings that meet the performance of the continuous cleat type prefabricated copings specified in the RFP are an acceptable alternative.

37 4/13/2023

01800-1.12.1.5

Section 01800-1.12.1.5 specified that the Boat Storage Building shall be ventilated and heated to no less than 55 degrees F, but the Individual Space Criteria Sheets BS101, BS102, BS103, and BS104 specify that they shall be ventilated and heated to no less than 60 degrees F. Please confirm which minimum standard is correct.

Condition the Boat Storage Building in accordance with RFP section 01800- 1.12.1.5.

38 4/13/2023

1.7.7.5.1

01800-1.7.7.5.1 says that openings labeled "light panels" on the RFP elevations are fixed windows, but 1.7.7.6.1 says these openings are glass block panels. The ISCS for the BMWB and ANT BMWB call for the light panels to be translucent sandwich panels. Which material is required for the light panels?

The design intent is to allow natural light into the into the BMWB through a light panel that will be insulative, wind resistant, and easy to maintain. Glass block is an acceptable choice because it is strong, insulative, and requires minimal maintenance. The irregular patterned glass surface also produces a dispersed interior light. Translucent panels are an acceptable choice for the same reasons. Fixed windows are an acceptable selection but they do not provide a dispersed light and they are not easy to clean when placed high in a space. 002

39 4/13/2023 1.7.8.2

Please provide any information required for mirrors at Fitness Center (01800-1.7.8.2 text refers to signage, not mirrors).

See Amendment Language

40 4/13/2023 Appendix D

Page 2 of Appendix D calls for a LEED Checklist to be incoporated into the project to achieve LEED Certification.

Please confirm LEED Certification is not required.

Confirm, LEED Certification is not required. For clarification, RFP section 01800-

1.3 requires Guiding Principles certification.

41 4/13/2023 1.13.13.2

01800-1.13.13.2 says no more than 25% of parking spaces shall receive EV charging stations. Is there a minimum quantity of EV charging stations required?

The target is 25% of all parking spaces.

42 4/13/2023 1.13.14.2.4

1.13.14.2.4 mentions lighting for a flagpole. Please specify requirements for the flagpole itself.

There is no flagpole requirement for this project.

43 4/13/2023

A-101 The ISCS for rooms 109 & 110 call for (8) oscillating fans at the BMWB and ANT BMWB, but A-101 only shows (4). How many oscillating fans (total) are required at these two rooms?

Four (4) of the oscillating fans as specified in the RFP HVAC specification are the minimum requirement.

44 4/13/2023

1.7.1.5.1 01800-1.7.1.5.1 calls for a concrete roof slab at the BMWB portion of the STA/ANT building. Please confirm that the final structural design of the roof will be determined by the DOR.

Confirmed

45 4/13/2023

01800-1.8.5.2

Specification 01800-1.8.5.2 identifies a Wind Exposure Category of C (assumed). Based on current code, the Wind Exposure Category should be D based on Surface Roughness D for water surfaces. Please confirm Exposure Category D is applicable for the design of the buildings on this project.

Exposure Category shall be based upon the DOR's assessment of the Code Requirement.

46 4/13/2023 1.13.15.2

Please confirm that the fire pump does not require emergency power (not specified in 01800-1.13.15.2).

Per NFPA 20, fire pump has to be on emergency power as it is a life-safety system 002

47 4/13/2023

1.7.13.1

Please clarify the intent behind the pass key operation of the elevator specified in 01800-1.7.13.1. If this requires key-card operation, will the Contractor be responsible for furnishing & installing the card reader system?

See Amendment Language

48 4/13/2023

C-103

Please provide design criteria for temporary floating mooring dock, including but not limited to: minimum draft, general dimensions, curbing requirements, type of access from the shore and from the vessel, fendering, internal/external pile guides, & mooring/cleat system requirements.

See Amendment 005.

49 4/13/2023

C-103

The width of the berthing basin as presented on C-101 of the RFP plans (approximately 27') is wider than the span of the 50 BFM travel boat lift (maximum inside curb width 19'-10").

Please advise whether the finger pier should be widened to accommodate the span of the 50 BFM lift, or the finger pier should be relocated to the north or south.

See Amendment 005. (KES)

50 4/13/2023

1.1.1.b.c

The RFP calls for potential improvements of the existing bulkhead to support the lifting and transport of the Mobile Boat Hoist. Constructing improvements to the existing bulkhead would have singificant impacts on environmental permitting, construction schedule, and project costs. Please either (A) confirm that improvements to the bulkhead, if required, would be addressed as a differing site condition; or (B) provide detailed structural as-built information for all bulkheads along the boat lift travel path, so that offerors can determine any bulkhead improvements required.

The RFP concept of bulkhead improvements is understood to be limited to minor connections to support fixed pier that services the Mobile Boat Hoist.

Structural and/or load bearing improvements would consistent a differing site condition. Refer to Amendment 005, 'ACAD Bulkhead Improvement_2013'.

(KES)

51 4/13/2023

Section IV Proposal Submission Instructions

The only representation & certification requested in the proposal submission instructions is FAR 52.204-24(d). Please specify any other reps & certs that offerors must submit with the Phase 2 proposal. No other Reps & Certs are required with the Phase 2 proposal 002

52 4/13/2023 C-104

Are there any prescriptive design requirements for the dumpster enclosure (height, finish materials, gate, etc.)? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

53 4/13/2023

01500-1.4

Temporary construction fencing enclosing project work areas is not specified in 01500 or shown in the RFP site plans. Given the location of the project work areas, please confirm that the temporary barriers specified in 01500-1.4 will suffice for delineating active construction areas.

Temporary construction fencing is required around any work areas that pose a hazard if left unattended.

54 4/13/2023 C-102

To facilitate accurate pricing, could as-built details be provided to offerors of the existing finger pier to be demolished?

As-Builts are not available. Refer to Amendment 005 regarding Pier Demolition.

(KES)

4/14/23 C-104 In reference to drawing C-104 of the RFP drawings, are the parking spaces directly to the west of the “Future Parade Grounds & Parking” in this contract or a future contract?

On DWG C-104, the ten (10) parking spaces and parade grounds are not inclusive to this project. (kes)

4/14/23 C-104

Please confirm that the actual location of the Station/ANT and Boat Storage Buildings can be moved from the layout shown on C-104 in order to maximize the efficiency of the space.

Yes, the DOR is allowed to optimize (maximize) the site layout to gain efficiencies of space. The layout and utilization of the DOR's layout should be synergistic with the future construction phases on C-104. (kes)

57 4/14/23

1800 1.4.6

In reference to section 01800 1.4.6, there is a website provided to calculate the sea-level change in order to determine the finished floor elevation. It appears this website is for sea-level change and not applicable to a facility on Lake Erie. Please clarify if this is supposed to be used for this pojrect

Finish floor eleveation is shown at 583-ft, however, actural FFE shall be determine by the DOR. 004

58 4/18/23

Section 5.3.1 Environmental Compliance

Section 5.3.1 Environmental Compliance heading identifies Tidal Waters, and the RFP requests previous work experience within Tidal Waters. The project site at the Coast Guard Station in Buffalo, NY is on Lake Erie, which is not typically considered a tidal water.

Should the heading be revised to freshwater locations and Great Lakes compliance?”

Concur with question. Revise Section 5.3.1 Environmental Compliance heading to freshwater locations, wetlands, and Greart lakes compliance 004

59 4/18/23

01800

Section 01800-1.7.7.5.2 calls for window sills at exterior windows, but the ISCS's only mention window sills at the Recreation Room 223. Please confirm that window sills are required at all exterior window locations, typical.

Window sills are required at all windows. The ISCS sheets are not inclusive of all specified items. Specification section amended to note sills at all windows.

60 4/18/23

C-104

The stormwater management area shown on C-104 must be enlarged to provide sufficient stormwater treatment. Can the pond be extended to the northeast and/or north (towards the Phase IV POV parking lot)? Yes 004

61 4/18/23

C-104

The extent of grading at Phase IV site areas to elevation 582' will be constrained as required to slope the perimeters to the adjacent shoreline and Phase III project site elevations. This means that the bid option scope would consist primarily of filling in Channel 5. Please clarify the extent of Phase IV site area that requires grading to elevation 582'. Limits of work are defined by both DWG C-104 and will vary based upon the

DORs site development. 004

62 4/18/23

C-105

Please specify extent and scope requirements for the waterline replacement referred to in Note 1/C-105 and 01800-1.4.7.

What is the purpose for replacement, and to what point should the replacement scope extend?

Per 01800-1.4.7, replacement is 'to provide sufficient fire protection for the new facilities, Contractor shall replace existing waterlines..' 'The new water system shall connect to the nearest existing water line adequate to provide the required flow.' 004

63 4/18/23

C-105

Please confirm that the required connection point for the sanitary sewer is the 2" force main line where located by Note 2/C-105 (as opposed to alternate sewer line locations throughout Sector Buffalo). Confirmed 004

64 4/18/23 1.11.8

Please confirm that the new gas line may be polyethylene, as suggested by the reference to polyethylene shutoff valves in section 01800-1.11.8.

Polyethylene piping is acceptable for exterior underground (site) piping only.

Piping downstream of the meter and inside of the building shall be steel. (DLS)

65 4/18/23

1.8.3 01800-1.8.3 mentions a new steel sheet pile bulkhead. Please confirm that this reference is an error and that there is no sheet pile bulkhead work required under this contract.

Confirmed 004

66 4/18/23

A-101 Please confirm that Room 242 is the required Communications Center mentioned in 01800-1.16, as no other space appears to be provided for this purpose in the RFP plans.

Confirmed - same space. Command and Operation Centers are often called "Communications Center", "Ops", "Comms", or "Command Centers".

67 4/18/23

1.7.1.5.2

Would traditional roof drains be an acceptable alternate to the siphonic roof drainage system specified in section 01800- 1.7.1.5.2? We are concerned that the ponding will create freezing issues given the location of the project.

See Amendment Language. Alternate roof systems are acceptable as is specified in the last sentence of the referenced specification section.

68 4/18/23

1.13.18.1

RFP section 1.13.18.1 and 1.13.18.3.1 calls out for 100A, 120VAC, 3-Phase shore tie-in connections. Please verify and confirm the voltages shall be either 208VAC or 240VAC, 3-phase and not 120VAC.

See Amendment Language

69 4/18/23

1.13.18.1

(A) Provide electrical as-builts for “Boat maintenance Building” for power tie-in connections to the temporary shore as per RFP Section 1.13.18.1. (B) Is the “boat maintenance building” also referred to as “Metal Boat House?" a) As-builts are not available for this facility. B) Yes, the 'boat mainteance buildin'g is synamous with the 'Metal Boat House' as shown on RFP Drawings. 004

70 4/18/23

1.13.18.3.1

Provide electrical as-builts for “STA ANNEX Building/Station Bldg” for power tie-in connections to the new pier as per RFP section 1.13.18.3.1. The building is located in close proximity to the new pier.

As-builts are not available for this facility.

71 4/18/23

C-104

Section 01800 requires a minimum of 47 parking spaces, but the Conceptual STA/ANT Site Plan, C-104 only shows 32 parking spaces adjacent to the Boat Storage Building. Can the 10 spaces adjacent to the future parade ground be used to meet the parking requirements? If not, where can the additional 15 spaces be located to meet the minimum parking requirement.

Future phase project areas shall not be authorized to fulfill the current phase project requirements. DOR shall be responsible for meeting the requirement in RFP Specification 01800-1.4.11. Drawing C-104 has been revised to provide conceptual parking layout. See Amendment Language

72 4/18/23

01800-1.4.6

Specification 01800-1.4.6 states to account for sea-level change using the US Army Corps of Engineers Sea-Level Change Calculator. Please confirm this requirement and clarify design intent.

If the USACE does not identify sea level rise for the location, then this requirement is not applicable. (KES)

73 4/18/23

1.3.1.1

01800-1.3.1.1 requires compliance with Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions 2016.” There is a 2020 version of this standard available.

Please confirm that the contract requires compliance with the 2016 version.

Confirm, the contract requires compliance with the 2016 version.

74 4/18/23 Appendix J Please provide the cutsheet for item DK-06. See Amendment Language 003

75 4/18/23 Appendix J Please provide the cutsheet for item DK-07. See Amendment Language 003

76 4/18/23 Appendix J Please provide the cutsheet for item AC-08. See Amendment Language 003

77 4/18/23 Appendix J

Item LK-03 Gear Locker is on the Outfitting Tag Info Sheets but we do not find it on the plans. Please clarify if this item is required and quantity.

See Amendment Language

78 4/18/23

Appendix J Item SH-11 Boltless Luggage Garment Rack is on the Outfitting Tag Info Sheets but we do not find it on the plans. Please clarify if this item is required and quantity.

Two SH-11 racks are shown on Drawing I-102 in the PPE Storage, Room 113.This item was inadvertently not listed on the outfitting schedule under the Shelving (SH) Category. Two of the SH-11 racks are required. See Amendment Language

79 4/18/23

13 Factor 4

Please clarify what safety staticstics information is to be submitted with Factor 4. The submission requirments only call for DART. However, the note below the submission requirements references Total Recordable Incident rate (TCR). See Amendment Language 002

80 4/18/23

13 Factor 4

For factor 4, please clarify the five previous calendar years data requested for safety statistics. The TOA states to submit five (5) previous years but does not include CY2022. See Amendment Language 002

81 4/18/23

3 01110 1.11

Per our conversation with New York State Electric and Gas Corporation , NYSE&G, the primary power infrastructure required to serve this facility can not be priced at this time. Since this project has not been awarded will the Government provide an allowance for all electrical primary utility work required?

There is no work needed on the primary side of the transformer.

82 4/18/23

4 01800 1.13.5

Please confirm that all medium voltage on the base is provided by NYSE&G. This section has requirements for a medium voltage switch which would not be required if this is the case.

Confirmed. CG facilities do not produce any electric utility (ESC)

83 4/18/23 9 01800 1.13.13 This sections defines requirements for EV Charging stations, please define quantities required.

See 1.13.13.2 (ESC)

84 4/18/23 12 01800

1.13.14.2.

This section has requirements for exterior lighting. Please confirm if there will be a need for new lighting at the existing waterfront locations.

No work will be required in areas not covered in this project.

85 4/18/23 12 01800

1.13.14.2.

This section has requirements to illuminate station signs and flag poles. Please confirm if either of these will be required for this project.

See Amendment Language

86 4/18/23 12 01800 1.13.14.2.

Please confirm if new lights are required on the new finger pier Shall be determined by the DOR 006

87 4/18/23

13 01800 1.13.16

States to provide UPS to provide power to receptacles serving computer servers, telecommunication equipment racks, VTS equipment, workstation and other equipment in the secure area. Please define what is classified as Secure Area for this building.

The scope of the specification section (UPS power supply, battery backup, racks, etc.) does not apply to this project. Required UPS equipment will be supplied and installed by the Coast Guard in the racks to be provided by the contractor as specified in the 1.16 Telecommunications specification. The 1.13.16 specification will be revised by amendment. There are several "Authorized Personnel Only" entry spaces in this project which are relatively secure areas.

Those spaces are the two Telecommunications Equipment rooms and the Operations and Command Center suite including the Weapons Storage space. 006

88 4/18/23

13 01800 1.13.16

States to provide rack style enclosures for the UPS System. Please confirm that we are to provide UPS rack mount in the Telecommunication Rack and within the Command Center Console, 2200 kW capacity.

See the response to RFI 87 regarding the UPS and the Telecommunication Equipment room racks. UPS equipment in the Command and Operations Center console, if required, will be furnished and installed by the Coast Guard in the rack space within the console. 003

89 4/18/23

14 01800 1.13.18.1

States requirements for vessels at the temporary mooring locations. Please confirm quantities of each type of power connections listed as quantities of vessels could not be determined.

Two temporary mooring locations. (ESC)

90 4/18/23

14 01800 1.13.18.1

States to provide power to the temporary mooring location from the existing Boat Maintance Building. RFP Drawings did not identify a building with this name, please provide location of the Boat Maintance Building.

On RFP Site Plan the existing Boat Maintenance Building is referred to as "Metal Boat House"

91 4/18/23

14 01800 1.13.18.1

States to provide power to the temporary mooring location from the existing Boat Maintance Building. NEC 555.35 requires GFPE and GFCI protection for all shore tie receptacles. Does the existing panel in the Maintance Building have a GFPE protecting the panel or will new GFPE be required for the temporary 100 amp outlets.

Cannot confirm GFCI or GFPE protection in panels. (ESC)

92 4/18/23 14 01800

1.13.18.3.

States there are two power shore tie receptacles for each vessel. Please confirm quantities of vessels at the new finger pier that will require this arrangement.

See amendment 005. (ESC)

93 4/18/23

1 01800 1.10

Please confirm that we are to include the cost associated with the survey of the “In-Building” Signal levels associated with Emergency Responder Radio Communications system as required by NFPA 101 and NFPA 72.

Contractor shall include necessary costs associated to meet the terms of the

RFP.

94 4/18/23

01800 1.7.1.5.2

Specification 01800.1.7.1.5.2 appears to provide a prescriptive requirement to "Provide a siphonic roof drain system." Siphonic is a specialty system, and holds many benefits when the roof is large and/or when pipe sizes need to be reduced (or run without slope). These systems are usually configured with proprietary software and require exact installation to match the engineering drawings (no room for field modifications without re-engineering). Given the size of the roof, and uniqueness of a siphonic system, please confirm that a Siphonic Drainage System is required.

See Amendment Language

95 4/20/2023

Multiple RFP Attachments

Upon review of the RFP documents, it is evident that AECOM provided AE1 services to support the development of the Final Geotechnical Investigation Report for USCG Sector Buffalo. Due to AECOM’s involvement in the development of the RFP documents, it would appear this represents a conflict of interest. Due to this apparent conflict of interest, AECOM should not be eligible for award of the Buffalo Recapitalize Phase III seed project, under 70Z04721RNMACC03. We request that the USCG review these circumstances and make a formal determination of organizational conflict of interest with the AECOM team. It is respectfully requested that the Coast Guard make a determination regarding potential conflict of interest prior to the proposal due date.

The Contracting Officer has performed an investigation into AECOM's potential Organizational Conflict of Interest. After reviewing the facts the Contracting Officer has determined there is not a Conflict of Interest, see attached KO Decision Memo 004

96 4/20/2023

12 TOA

Factor 4 Safety

Factor 4, Safety, Submittal Requirements, 1. DART Rate states "submit five (5) previous complete calendar years’ [CY2021, CY2020, CY2019, CY2018, and CY2017] worth of data... Please clarify whether the five (5) previous complete calendar years’ should include CY2022, CY2021, CY2020, CY2019, and CY2018.

See Amendment Language 002

97 4/20/2023

14 TOA

Price Proposal

Please clarify the method of Amendment acknowledgement preferred in Phase II. Is an updated SF 1442 or submittal of signed SF 30's desired?

The last page of the stand-alone Price Proposal Form (Word document) has an area for acknowledgement of amendments

98 4/20/2023

13 TOA

Factor 5

Technical Solution

Sub-Factor 5.1 Conceptual Building Design requires submittal of "conceptual building plans showing layout of all required spaces as well as typical building elevations." Given that the RFP provides a full set of well-developed concept drawings including floor plans and elevations, will the Government please define how the Offerors concept drawings will be evaluated?

The design intent of the conceptual plans is to present a workable design solution around which the RFP can be developed. The conceptual design typically incorporates all of the Coast Guard's space standards, planning requirements, and preliminary input from the intended project recipients. The individual space layouts and overall conceptual plans need to be developed to a substantial level in order to prepare the RFP specification, ensure functionality, and to ensure the equipment and furnishings (also part of the RFP requirements) fit into the spaces. The conceptual plans and elevations, as mentioned, present a solution but are not intended to be THE solution.

Contractors/DORs should use the concept drawings as a base for further design development in preparation of their proposals. RFP conceptual plans are typically modified to show the proposed structural system (may require space reconfiguration) and building envelope system, individual spaces may be reconfigured for code requirements or efficiency (such as aligning plumbing) or for proposed improvements to functionality. Proposed reconfiguration may include repositioning of spaces within the layout or even relocation to different floor levels. Mechanical and electrical spaces in RFP conceptual plans are entirely subjective and are not based on any particular system design. Those spaces can be subdivided, rearranged, redistributed, increased or decreased based on the design development of the submitted proposal. Proposed building elevation treatment may be entirely different for the elevations shown on the RFP conceptual drawings. There are many ways to design a buildings exterior envelope including, horizontal and vertical banding, color, window openings, entrances, etc. It is acceptable to retain all or part of the RFP conceptual design in the submitted proposal but it is anticipated that the submittal should mention the RFP conceptual analysis. The Offeror's concept drawings will be evaluated based on their proposed design development effort.

99 4/20/2023

14 TOA

Factor 5

Technical Solution

Sub-Factor 5.2 Conceptual Site Design requires submittal of "a conceptual site plan showing all proposed system and site features." Will the Government please define how the site plan will be evaluated? Basis of Evaluation is included within the Task OrderAnnouncement Paragraph VI 006

100 4/20/2023

14 TOA

Factor 5

Technical Solution

Sub-Factor 5.3 Environmental Compliance requires description of "previous experience the D-B contractor has working with these agencies" as well as feature of 3 comparable projects.

Typically the Prime Contractors do not self perform the Environmental Compliance scope, therefore, may the Prime Contractor present experience from an Environmental Specialist within this Factor? Please clarify whether this experience will be evaluated equally to experience of the Prime Contractor.

Offerors may include describe in the narrative 3 comparable projects performed by Environmental Specialist Subcontractor. The preference is for the Offeror and the Subcontractor to have worked previously together.

101 4/21/2023

The Space Analysis chart on A-102 lists two urinals at Women's Toilet 235, but urinals are not shown in either room 234 (Men's Toilet) or 235, and the ISCS's do not mention urinals in either of these rooms. Adding urinals to room 234 would create significant floor plan changes that would impede into other programmed spaces. Please confirm that urinals are not required in either of these rooms.

No urinals are required in the layouts shown on the RFP for these spaces.

However, the toilet layouts can be reconfigured to provide a urinal if the DOR decides that would be an improved design solution.

102 4/21/2023

The site areas adjacent to the proposed ATON storage pad will require additional clearing, re-grading, and topsoil to facilitate permanent vegetation. Please confirm that, as part of the Bid Option, permanent vegetation is required to the limits of demolition shown on C-102. Confirmed 004

103 4/21/2023

Manhole covers reviewed at the site visit appeared to be improperly placed/labeled. Please confirm that the southern-most utility line near note 2/C-105 is communications and that the next line to the north is the electrical service.

For bidding purposes, refer to RFP Drawings and ACAD files for site utilties.(KES)

104 4/21/2023

A-102 Please either confirm that fence repair/replacement is not part of project scope or provide detailed scope requirements and extent of repairs for pricing.

Fence repair/replacement is not inclusive to the RFP requirements.

Repair/replacement of the fence that was occurred as the result of the 2022- 2023 winter storm damage to the fence is not part of the project scope.

105 4/21/2023

1800 1.8.6.4

This paragraph states "The building Shall be founded on Piles."

Is it acceptable for the Contractor to utilize other solutions such as ground improvement if recommended / approved by our Geotechnical Engineer as a viable solution?

No.

106 4/22/2023

Section 01800 1.11.1.2 Regarding type of domestic water heating system that is to be used, is a LCCA required to be performed now or after award. If required now, please provide utility rates for natural gas and electric, energy sources so a LCCA can be performed.

A LCCA is not required for the pre-proposal stage and is expected to be completed during design after award.

107 4/22/2023

Section 01800 1.4.7.1 and 1.10.2.1

Paragraph 1.4.7.1 indicates available water pressure to the Base is between 65 and 80 psi at the property line. Paragraph

1.10.2.1 indicates for the purpose of Base Bid, contractor shall assume adequate pressure is not available and a fire pump is required. No additional water flow information is included in Section 01800. Please clarify, should paragraph 1.4.7.1 be used to determine if a booster pump is needed for domestic water or should contractor assume a domestic water booster pump is required similar to Paragraph 1.10.2.1.

See Amendment Language

108 4/22/2023

Drawing A-101 and Section 01800 Paragraph 1.11.3.13

Drawing A-101 indicates emergency drench shower located in 109 Station Boat Maintenance Work Bay. No additional locations are indicated. Will emergency fixtures be required in 110 ANT Boat Maintenance Work Bay, and in shop and maintenance rooms? If yes, provide type and quantity required.

The RFP doesn't specifically require any other drench showers with eye wash.

There are no hazardous fluids associated with the closed or sealed batteries stored in the ANT Battery space and travel distances in the combined boat maintenance bays seem to comply with OSHA. However, if through further design and code analysis the requirement for a shower, eye wash, or combined shower/eyewash is determined, it shall be the responsibility of the Designer of Record to meet the requirements. The RFP does not claim to be an all-inclusive design at the conceptual development level.

109 4/22/2023

Drawing A-101 and Appendix F Please provide the type and quantity of batteries to be charged and stored in Room 122 Battery Maintenance and Storage.

As mentioned on the Individual Space Criteria sheet for this space, the stored batteries are for the lights and signals of various aids to navigation buoys, channel markers, towers, etc. Batteries vary in size. When installed on the navigational aid, they are placed in sealed cases for protection against the elements and are typically equipped with a photovoltaic array to maintain a charge over extended periods. Lead-acid and Nickel-cadmium types are most common. All batteries are delivered sealed or closed and require no handling of hazardous materials or corrosive materials such as sulfuric acid. Only occasional charging operations are done in the space. Only new batteries are stored on the space. Depleted or damaged batteries are properly disposed. Maintenance operations conducted in the space are typically associated with the battery+container+photovoltaic array assembly and not the battery itself.

Quantities of batteries stored in the space at any given time vary depending on the rotational aids to navigation maintenance schedule. The shelving shown in the space has been coordinated with the ANT to ensure sufficient space for the batteries, cases, and arrays. It is not possible to provide a substantive listing of battery types or quantities.

110 4/22/2023 Drawing A-102 and Appendix F Please confirm that Room 244 Weapons Storage does not need to comply with arms vault construction criteria.

The space does not need to comply with arms vault construction criteria.

111 4/22/2023

Drawing A-101 Stairway arrangement shown on RFP drawings does not provide at least 50% of the capacity to discharge directly to the exterior, making the arrangement non-compliant with IBC 1028.2. Please confirm that is acceptable to re-arrange the floor plan to comply.

Any RFP conceptual plan can and should be rearranged to meet building and/or life safety code requirements.

112 4/22/2023

Drawing A-101 and Appendix F Please provide the quantity and type of material intended to be stored in Room 124 ANT Flammable Storage.

Please refer to Individual Space Criteria Sheet space 124, section "1. Space Function/user activity". In summary that paragraph says that materials stored in the space will be any potentially flammable, hazardous, or corrosive material used in the ANT Shop for maintenance and repair of aids to navigation devices.

Unopened and partially used containers of the adhesives/epoxies, lubricants, cleaners, etc.