Amendment 0011_70Z04724RPCNI0006.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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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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

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Amendment 0011

70Z04724RPCNI0006

SOLICITATION 70Z04724RPCNI0006 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

TASK ORDER ANNOUNCEMENT: _________________________________________________

Deadline for submissions of Request for Information (RFI(s)) remains 4:30 PM (EST) October 29, 2024.

CLOSING DATE remains January 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM (EST).

NO ADDITIONAL RFIs WILL BE ACCEPTED. OFFERORS ARE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

THEIR BEST OFFER BASED ON THE TASK ORDER ANNOUNCEMENT AND ALL AMENDMENTS.

RFI QUESTIONS & RESPONSES LOG/SPREADSHEET: ______________________________

RFI #81 Tax Status

Refer to RFI #81 and Amendment 0005.

Add: New York State and Local Sales and Use Tax, Certificate of Capital Improvement (ST-124) is approved for use with this project.

AMENDMENT 0011 ATTACHMENT__________________________________________________

1. RFI Questions and Responses Log/Spreadsheet (see RFI #81)

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Note

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

RFI

Date ReceivedRFP RFI Questions Government response Amendment

0 30-Sep-24 Attachment D file has an error when trying to open. See amendment 0004 for file re-upload. 0004

1 2-Oct-24 01 80 00, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, and 1.4.10

1.4.10 specifies the use of natural gas for residential appliances (ranges/stoves and/or dryers), and mechanical and plumbing equipment. 1.3.1 Sustainable Design specifies project compliance with Executive Order 13514, dated October 5, 2009. The stated goal of EO 13514 is "to establish an integrated strategy towards sustainability in the Federal Government and to make reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) a priority for Federal agencies." Please confirm the use of natural gas as specified in 1.4.10 is compliant with EO 13514.

Comply with 01800-1.4.10 that specifies natural gas for residential appliances. 0005

2 2-Oct-24 01 80 00, 1.3.2, and 1.4.10

1.4.10 specifies the use of natural gas for residential appliances (ranges/stoves and/or dryers), and mechanical and plumbing equipment. 1.3.2 LEED for Homes Certification specifies the Mandatory requirement EQc2.2 Enhanced Combustion Venting Measures - Install no combustion equipment in the homes. Natural gas appliances and mechanical and plumbing equipment are combustion equipment requiring combustion venting. Please confirm whether all electric appliances and mechanical and plumbing equipment are to be provided to comply with 1.3.2.

Due to site constraints, use of natural gas is authorized. 0005

3 2-Oct-24 01 80 00, 1.3.1

Please confirm whether the project site is located within an EPA radon zone, and if the buildings are to be designed and constructed with radon-resistant construction techniques in compliance with LEED for Homes v4.

Shall be determined by the DOR. 0005

4 2-Oct-24 01 80 00, 1.4.6, FEMA map 3604970331 F

1.4.6 specifies that the "Contractor shall determine the most efficient and economical main building finish floor elevation based upon the closest 100-year floodplain elevation to the site established by FEMA, the International Building Code and ASCE 24-14." "The site is in Zone X, per FEMA map 3604970331F dated September 5, 2007." No base flood elevations or depths are shown within this zone. FEMA map 3604970331F shows the closest 100-year floodplain elevation to the site as Zone AE (EL 11/ NGVD 29). Please clarify the base flood elevation to be used for the project site.

This shall be determined by the DOR. However, if flood elevation information is not provided for Zone X, the DOR can use the nearest floodplain elevation to that zone.

5 2-Oct-24 Existing Utilities

Please confirm if the Contractor should include consumption costs for existing utilities (water, electric, natural gas) used during the construction of the project?

Refer to Amendment 006. Refer to RFP 01500 -1.3.4 Utility Usage and 01110 -

1.1 New Utility Services.

6 2-Oct-24 Pre-Existing Hazardous Material

Please confirm that Owner will indemnify the Contractor for any loss, cost, expense, or fine related to any pre-existing hazardous material.

Indemnification is an inherent violation of the Anti-deficiency Act, and such clauses requiring such, are unenforceable against the government. To the extent that unknown or unforseen site conditions arise, the contractor is entitled to submit e request for equtiable adjustment, and pursue remedy through the claims process.

7 2-Oct-24 Liquidated Damages

Please confirm that Liquidated Damages will be the sole and exclusive remedy for delay.

Reference FAR 52.212-12, and our approrpropriate termination clause in the NMACC III-Pool 1 IDIQ.

8 2-Oct-24 Consequenti al Damages

Please confirm a mutual waiver of consequential damages, as listed, will be inserted into the final contract documents: “In no event shall any Indemnified Party or the Contractor be liable to the other for any indirect, special or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, loss of profits, interest, earnings or loss of use) whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise.”

Reference FAR 52.212-12, and our approrpropriate termination clause in the NMACC III-Pool 1 IDIQ.

9 2-Oct-24 Upon speaking to the NY Building and Construction Trades Council (NYBCTC), it is a lengthy process to get an executed Project Labor Agreement in place to include in our proposal. As of 10/1/24, we are still working to get a draft PLA from the NYBCTC. Once received, it will need to be reviewed and comments submitted to the NYBCTC, then negotiated, then approved by all the local trade unions, and then sent to DC for final approval by the North American Building Trades Unions, NABTU, (NYBCTC's parent company). Once we have a final PLA, we need to have our bidding subcontractors agree to the PLA prior to submitting our price proposal. This process can easily take two months from receipt of the draft PLA. Please consider adding an additional four weeks to the current due date adjusting the due date to 26 November 2024?

Change CLOSING DATE from " October 29, 2024" to "November 26, 2024". (See Amendment).

10 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.9.3 – States there are no salvage requirements.

During the Site Visit on 9/17/24, it was indicated there maybe some appliance that USCG will want to retain prior to the start of demolition activities. If so, please confirm who (contractor or Government) will be responsible for the removal and salvage of any appliances (ranges, washers/dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, furnaces, water heaters) USCG wants to retain. If no appliances are being retained by USCG, please confirm the contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of all appliances.

Per RFP Specification 01800-1.9.3 there is no salvage. The Contractor is responsible for demolition of all existing appliances. Refer to Amendment 006 for clarifying language in RFP Specification 01800-1.9.2.1 'Specific Demolition Requirements'.

11 2-Oct-24 We cannot find the proposal text requirements. Please provide or confirm the offerors proposal shall match the same format requirements as the NMACC III (Phase II) non-price factors which was "Text pages 8-1/2 x 11 format with 10 point minimum, Times New Roman font on text pages" and "Drawing 11 x17 inches with 9 point minimum, Times New Roman font on Drawings."

Confirmed, yes. 0005

12 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.11 – Permits the use of gas fired water heater.

Since natural gas is on site, please confirm natural gas is allowed to be used for this project?

Confirmed, yes. 0005

13 2-Oct-24 Specification section 1800, 1.11.8 – Provides requirements for gas distribution for the project. Since natural gas is on site, please confirm natural gas is allowed to be used for this project?

Confirmed, yes. 0005

14 2-Oct-24 Specification section 1800, 1.12.1.3.1.2 – Please confirm gas furnaces are allowed for this project since natural gas is on site?

Confirmed, yes. 0005

15 2-Oct-24 Confirm it is to be assumed for bidding purposes the existing electrical service can accommodate the new building usage.

Confirmed, yes. 0005

16 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800,1.11.3 - confirm freeze proof and not frost proof are to be provide at the exterior based on project location climate?

Confirmed that freeze proof is correct. See Amendment 0007. 0007

17 2-Oct-24 Confirm the existing housing units HVAC and water heater units are natural gas?

Furnaces and water heater utilize natural gas. 0006

18 2-Oct-24 Confirm it is to be assumed for bidding purposes the existing sanitary and water service can accommodate the new buildings usage?

Confirmed, for bidding purposes, assume the existing sanitary sewer main lines and the existing water main lines can accommodate the new buildings usage.

19 2-Oct-24 Confirm it is to be assumed for bidding purposes the existing electrical service can accommodate the new building usage.

Confirmed, for bidding purposes, assume existing electrical service can accommodate the new building usage.

20 2-Oct-24 For bidding purposes, please confirm we should assume all existing utilities we are to tie into are in good working condition?

Confirmed, for bidding purposes, assume the existing utilties are in good working condition.

21 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.1.1.4 states residential buildings except for mechanical and equipment rooms shall be accessible to the physically handicap per ADA. Please confirm this ADA compliant accessibility is only for the residential units identified as "Accessible" on Tables in section 1.1.1 and the RFP drawings?

Provide accessibility as required by federal/state/local laws and codes including Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, the Fair Housing Act for all residences.

AMENDMENT 0010 PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Family Housing Fort Wadsworth

22 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.2 discussed prescriptive requirements but does not specifically identify such. Please identify the prescriptive design elements provided in the RFP and RFP drawings?

RFP 01800-1.2 provides guidance on how the Contactor shall interpret the RFP drawings and specification contained herein.

23 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.3 includes EO 13423 as Sustainable Documents we need to meet requirements and goals. This EO is very broad and generic.

Please specifically identify the requirements / goals required in this EO for this project?

EO 13423 reference has been removed. See Amendment 005. 0005

24 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.3 includes EO 13514 as Sustainable Documents we need to meet requirements and goals. This EO is very broad and generic.

Please specifically identify the requirements / goals required in this EO for this project?

EO 13514 references has been removed. See Amendment 005. 0005

25 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.4.5 Utility Meters states to re-use existing equipment where possible and return un- used to Facilities Engineer. Section

1.9.3 states no salvage. Does existing meters meet current RFP advanced metering requirements? For bidding purposes, please confirm we shall assume all new metering?

Please see amendment 006. 0006

26 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.4.7. Please confirm the only family housing units to be designed for any ADA compliance is the housing units identified as "Accessible"?

All units shall be designed to meet the applicable accessibility requirements for these spaces including UFAS, the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, and

ADA.

27 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.4.10 Gas. Confirm we can use natural gas for HVAC and plumbing equipment?

Comply with RFP 01800-1.4.10 as written; 'Natural gas will be used for residential appliances (range/stoves and/or dryers), mechanical and plumbing equipment, see architectural, mechanical and plumbing sections for more information.'

28 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.6.5 for bidding purposes please confirm that we should assume the percolation test will be acceptable and no corrective work resulting from the percolation test shall be included on our bid price?

Refer to clarying language in Amendment 0007. 0007

29 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.6.7.4 for bidding purposes please confirm that we should assume the soil test will be acceptable and no corrective work resulting from the soil test shall be included on our bid price?

Shall be determined by the DOR. The Government cannot reasonably forecast the Contractor's demolition and construction activies's impact to site soil condtions.

30 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.7.2 states minimum R value for all roofs and ceilings is R-49. Please clarify what all ceilings mean? Isn’t this just for the roof?

RFP states "The minimum acceptable R-Value for all roofs or ceilings that cover conditioned spaces is R-49." This language is present to allow contractors to determine their means & methods of how to insulate the structure. For reference, the IECC indicates a ceiling insulation minimum, however a mechanically-ventilated attic space with an insulated attic floor may also be appropriate for this RFP, as may a conditioned attic (with its insulation designed either above or below the roof structure.) This language is not meant to double the insulation requirement at the attic, but is used to allow flexibility in design consideration.

31 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.7.2.1 states a sample wall shall be constructed on site prior to ordering and installing any exterior materials. Please provide more detail / specifics of the exterior wall mockup required?

Sample walls are a standard of practice in building construction projects. Having a wall ready for exterior finish materials, once received, is necessary to display how the construction of this building comes together and allows a complete understanding of how materials are to be attached, punctured, or connected.

32 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 7.2.3 Roof systems - are downspout splash blocks allowed?

The Family Housing Design CSTO SILC-CSTO-36-11 55 13 11-01 that is a requirement for this RFP already requires splash blocks to be part of this RFP.

Where downspouts are not adjacent to sidewalks, provide precast concrete splash blocks and set splashblocks to redirect water away from the foundation along perimeter. At or adjacent to sidewalks and other hard surfaces, no splashblocks are allowed to be provided as part of this RFP: Instead, at or adjacent to concrete surfaces, provide rubber boots at downspouts to directly connect to below-grade stormwater system at bottom of downspout (assume minimum 12" from-grade boot) to prevent slippery conditions that may occur during inclement weather.

33 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.7.4.9 states walls, partitions, and floor/ceilings separating dwelling units from public or service areas shall be no less than STC

50. Please confirm there are no public areas within these proposed buildings?

As this is an RFP for the design and construction of buildings, while public spaces may not exist in the drawings that are provided as part of this RFP, this cannot be confirmed as the decision to provide spaces leans on the contractor's expertise to determine.

34 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.7.4.9 states walls, partitions, and floor/ceilings separating dwelling units from public or service areas shall be no less than STC

50. Please define what rooms are defined as service areas? Also if these rooms are within the dwelling unit and not adjacent to another dwelling unit what STC rating shall these walls and ceilings have?

Follow RFP as written for the entirety of this RFI line item. For additional requirements regarding STC ratings necessary to provide as part of this RFP, see Appendix F. As this is a solicitation for the design and construction of buildings, while service spaces may not exist in the particular drawings that are provided as part of this RFP solicitation, the government cannot confirm that service spaces will not be provided as part of the design decisions that the A/E will make as part of their RFP response design. If any public or service spaces exist in the A/E proposal, the Sound Transmission Class must be provided to meet this RFP minimum.

35 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.7.5.6 states windows need to pass South Florida protocols, TAS-201, TAS-202, TAS- 203, have NOAs and Florida Product Approvals for large missel impact. Please confirm these South Florida hurricane requirements are required ?

The Contractor shall comply with 01800-1.7.5.6 as written. This is a basis of design product.

36 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.7.5.9 states louvers are to meet Miami-Dade structural tests. Please confirm this is required?

Confirmed. 0005

37 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.8.3.2 please confirm exposed structural steel - Steel Structures in Corrosive Environments is required for this project?

Where structural steel is used in exposed areas, comply with 01800-1.8.3.2. 0005

38 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.9.1.3 Being a Federal project, please confirm no NY state or local permits are required?

Shall be determined by the DOR 0005

39 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.9.6. For bidding purposes, please confirm we shall assume PFAS is not known to be present?

PFAS is not known to be present. 0005

40 2-Oct-24 Please confirm that the provided flow test in Amendment 0002, Attachment E, file name “E USCG Ft Wadsworth Transmittal 54 Hydrant Flow Test” dated April 2023 is to be used for bidding purposes.

Confirmed, yes. 0005

41 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.11 Plumbing and 1.12 HVAC references and details out the use of natural gas for plumbing and HVAC equipment. Since natural gas is on site, please confirm natural gas fired plumbing and HVAC equipment can be used for this project.

Confirmed, yes. 0005

42 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.11 Plumbing and 1.12 HVAC references and details out the use of natural gas for plumbing and HVAC equipment. Since natural gas is on site, please confirm natural gas fired appliances can be used for this project.

Confirmed, yes. 0005

43 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.11.3.1 states handicap water closets and lavatories shall confirm to ADA standards. Please confirm that only Accessible dwelling units are to receive and comply with ADA standards?

Confirmed, yes. 0005

44 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.12.1.3.7 please confirm that radiant floor heating is required for all bathrooms? Even ones that are on above floors that have conditioned space below? Even bathrooms without showers?

Confirmed. Comply with 01800-1.12.1.3.7 that requries 'radiant floor heating (electric or hydronic) for all bathrooms.' Clarification provided within Appendix F Individual Space Critiera Sheets per Amendment 007.

45 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.12.1.3.8 calls out for exhaust in powder rooms.

What is defined as powder rooms, and is exhaust required in these rooms?

References to 'Powder Rooms' has been replaced with 'half-bathrooms'. See Amendment 007.

46 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.12.1.6 Sea Salt Spray Resistance. Please confirm this section requirements are necessary for this project?

Confirmed, sea salt spray resistance is required. 0005

47 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.13.1 Electrical Service. Please confirm the primary service is in good working condition and adequate for this project?

For bidding purposes, assume existing utilities will support the load demand of the new buildings. Primary service and work on it is outside the scope of this contract.

48 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.13.1 Electrical Service. Please confirm the primary service and transformer is not part of this scope of work?

Confirmed, primary service and tranformer work is outside the scope of this contract.

49 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.13.10 Lighting. We do not find any requirements for lighting controls. Please confirm automated lighting controls are not intended and not part of this project scope?

In paragraph 1.13 there is a reference to the design complying with the Family Housing Design CSTO SILC-CSTO-36-11 55 13 11-01. In this document there is guidance to lighting controls and references that the DOR should make note.

50 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.13 Electrical. We do not see any requirements for lightning protection. Please confirm lightning protection is not required for the buildings?

See Amenment 0005 0005

51 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.14.1 requires camera at Entry Gate. We cannot find any other camera locations. Please confirm only camera is at Entry Gate?

Confirmed, yes. 0005

52 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.18 states to comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental requirements. Being a Federal project, does NY state and local AHJ / jurisdictions apply? Are we required to obtain NY state and local permits?

Shall be determined by the DOR 0005

53 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 18.2 mentions FAA and FCC. Please confirm there are no requirements with respect to FAA and FCC?

Cannot confirm. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying and obtaining all required permits.

54 2-Oct-24 Specification section 01800, 1.18.6 for bidding purposes, please confirm we shall assume there are no cultural, historic or archaeological resources known to be on the project site?

Cannot confirm. Refer to RFP Attachment B - Environmental. 0005

55 2-Oct-24 Please confirm the Option Items will be awarded at the same time as the Base award and the contract completion time for the Options are within the project Period of Performance?

Refer to Task Order Announcement, page 3 OPTION ITEMS, page 28 OPTION ITEMS Price Sheet, and FAR Clause 52.217-5 in the NMACC II-Pool 1 IDIQ.

56 2-Oct-24 Please confirm if we need to provide just section 52.204.24(d) completed for the Reps and Certs in our proposal, or do we also need to provide in our proposal 52.204-8 provided in the TOA as well?

Yes, provide 52.204.24(d). And yes 52.204-8. as per HSAR guidelines. See amendment to add (DEVIATION JAN 2024) to FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2024) on page 6 of Task Order Announcement.

0005 & 0009

57 2-Oct-24 Please confirm that the only Executive Orders that are part of this RFP / Contract are the ones specifically listed in the RFP, specifically EO 13423 and

EO 13514?

EO 13514 and EO 13423 references have been removed from the RFP Specification with Amendment 005. The Task Order Announcement did not specifically list all applicable Executive Orders by numbers. Refer to Task Order Announcment page 4, PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT, FAR Subpart 22.5.

Refer to FAR Provision 52.222-33(c)(6) and FAR Clause 52.222-34(c)(6).

Furthermore, ALL Executive Orders in the the NMACC III-Pool 1 IDIQ apply as well.

58 2-Oct-24 Non-Price Factor 1 - Conceptual Design / Site Narrative. States to provide a written narrative to describe proposed "means and methods" of the conceptual building design… Means and methods typically is for the construction approach of the design. Please confirm "means and methods" for Factor 1 means the "design approach"?

Confirmed. 0006

59 2-Oct-24 Non-Price Factor 1 - Conceptual Design / Site Narrative. Factor 1 allows for 7 pages for the narrative. Due to the numerous design disciplines, and other requirements listed in (a) through (d), please increase the narrative page count to 10 pages?

Narative page count is increased from 7 to 10 pages (see amendment). 0005

60 2-Oct-24 Non-Price Factor 2 - Sequence of Design / Construction. Factor 2 allows 3 pages for this narrative. Due to the numerous requirements listed in (a) and (b) including approach for design and construction, permitting, construction phasing, permitting, commissioning, project closeout, logistical approach, safety, etc., please consider increasing the page count to 10 pages for Factor 2?

Narative page count is increased from 3 to 10 pages (see amendment). 0005

61 2-Oct-24 RFP Drawing (C-101) shows area for laydown. Can we use the project site for trailers and parking?

Refer to RFP Specification sections 01110-1.9.4.1 "Work Restrictions' and 01110-

1.9.1 Parking for requirements and authorization provided to the Contractor for trailers and parking.

62 2-Oct-24 RFP Drawing (C-101) shows haul routes are depicted on the drawings and C- 103 only has portions of the haul routes being milled and overlay. For bidding purposes, shall we assume haul routes are in good condition and adequate and only mill and overlay will be required? Should we assume areas not shown to be milled and overlay will not require any re-surfacing?

Assume haul routes are in good and working order. For bidding purposes assume that the only milling and overlay work is shown on the RFP drawings.

63 2-Oct-24 Please confirm that the dwelling unit appliances listed in the Appendix K Outfitting Item Information Sheets are to be electric, and not gas fired appliances since there is conflicting information in the RFP?

See Amendment 0010- Basis of Design products updated for Gas Range and stackable Gas dryer.

64 4-Oct-24 Conceptual Site Plan C-103 identifies Drainage Improvements Known Problem Area 2 at the intersection of Ayers Road and USS North Carolina Road.

However, C-103 does not show any road pavement work (2" mill & overlay) at this location. Please clarify the drainage problem at Area 2, such as the omission or under sizing of storm drainage structures in the area.

Please see Attachment D, for dainage issues and improvements. See amendment 006 for pavement requirements for utility trenching.

65 4-Oct-24 A-106 provides proof of concept 4-BR Townhouse Plans. Clusters No. 5, 8, 2 & 10 include a 4-BR Townhouse Accessible. Please confirm that only the single story Duplex units are to be accessible (ADA compliant).

Sheet A-106 is removed via Amendment #006. Provide accessibility as required by federal/state/locality laws and codes including Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, the Fair Housing Act.

66 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 1.3.2.2 states that the Contractor is to retain a LEED for Homes Rater on their design team. USGBC specifies that a LEED Green Rater cannot be a member of the design or contractor team for a LEED for Homes project, since the Rater is a member of the Verification Team. Please clarify that Contractors are to retain a 3rd party LEED Green Rater for this project.

Confirmed, retain a 3rd party LEED Green rater. See Amendment 005. 0005

67 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 1.3.2.5 Mandatory EAp1.2 Exceptional Energy Performance states, "For modeling purposes, the ductless mini-split heat pump should be allocated no more than 70% of the heating load." 1.12.1.3.6 states "ductless split units are prohibited for residential construction." Please clarify if use of ductless mini-split systems are prohibited for this project.

Follow RFP section 1.12.1.3.6. Refer to Amendment 006 that changes RFP Specification 01800-1.3.2.5.

68 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 RFP Guide Specification, Section 01800, Paragraph 1.3.2 requires LEED for Homes v4. However, Section 01800, Paragraph 1.3.2.1 requires the use of "the latest LEED for Homes rating system in the design and construction of this project." The latest LEED for Homes rating system that is available is LEED v4.1 Residential: Single Family Homes. Please clarify if LEED for Homes v4 or LEED v4.1 Residential: Single Family Homes is required.

The project should follow LEED 4.1 Residential Multifamily since the project contains towhhomes. See Amendment 005

69 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 RFP Guide Specification, Section 01800, Paragraph 1.3.2.5 lists a series of MANDATORY and PREFERRED credits in support of the LEED certification.

However, these credits are from an outdated version of LEED (we believe it is LEED for Homes v2008/v2010). The requirements will not be directly translatable to the current required LEED version. Please revise the list of MANDATORY and PREFERRED credits to align with the required LEED certification or remove the list from the RFP.

Refer to Amendment 006 that changes RFP Specification 01800-1.3.2.5. 0006

70 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 RFP Guide Specification, Section 01800, Paragraph 1.3.2.4 makes reference to Appendices L and M. These were not found in the RFP package. Please provide.

Appendix L and M do not exist. See Amendment 005. 0005

71 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 Is there electrical load information (kilowatts demand) over a 12-month continuous period for any of the existing units?

That information is not available. 0005

72 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 Is a copy of the site power distribution system single line available? Can the government provide electric service equipment information and sizes (amps, volts, phase) for the following multi-family units? Units to be demolished: 423, 427, 428, 430, 431, 432; Units to remain: 434, 440, 436, 438, 437, 435

This information is not available. 0005

73 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 Can the government confirm the output voltage/phase of the existing to remain 300 KVA transformers?

For bidding purpose, the contractor may assume the output to the units is 208-3.

This assumption must be confirmed by the DOR.

74 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 The "A ICAM Utilities Survey" doesn't show full site distribution. Is an electrical site plan showing full site electrical distribution available?

The government does not have this information. 0005

75 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 Is each existing housing unit fed at 208-3 via a meter center with a MCB that subfeeds an individual 208-1 meter and services disconnect for each tenant?

Can the government provide more information on the existing units' metering set up?

For bidding purpose, the contractor may assume that each unit is fed 208-3. This assumption must be confirmed by the DOR. The government does not have additional information to provide on the existing units' metering set up. The DOR should investigate and address in their design.

76 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 RFP 1.13.3.3 says "Work on the primary side of the transformers, to include replacement, repair, and relocation of the transformers is not authorized in this project". There appears to be a possible conflict with the location of new Unit No. 3. and the existing transformer serving existing Unit #440. Can the government provide a surveyed location of transformer feeding existing building 440 and MV line to the next downstream transformer?

The government cannot provide the requested information. 0005

77 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 The RFP Guide Specification references old Executive Order (EO) numbers:

14057 (Biden) revoked 13834 (Trump) which revoked 13693 (Obama) which revoked 13423 (Bush) and 13514 (Obama). 13423 and 13514 are the only EOs referenced in the RFP. Are the old referenced EOs 13423 and 13514 still applicable? How does that affect enforcement of EO 14057?

Refer to Amendment 005 removing references to EO 13423 and EO 13514. The RFP requirement shall take precedence over EO 14057.

78 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 Per EO 14057, electrification of the housing via electric heating and electric water heating will drive the demand loads on two of the existing transformers above 300 KVA, resulting in the need to add utility transformers and associated medium voltage distribution. RFP 1.13.3.3 says "Work on the primary side of the transformers, to include replacement, repair, and relocation of the transformers is not authorized in this project". How will this scope change due to EO 14057 be addressed?

Refer to Amendment 005 removing references to EO 13423 and EO 13514. The RFP requirement shall take precedence over EO 14057.

79 4-Oct-24 01 80 00 RFP section 1.13.6.4 says "... Provide a manual transfer switch with connections to the main service panel and utility service so that a portable generator could be connected to provide power to the main service equipment in the event of extended outage of utility power." Is the intention to provide a single point connection (such as a meter stack with 2 meters) to the duplexes, and would the government prefer a 3-phase or a 1-phase connection for the duplexes?

The DOR shall provide a beneficial solution to this requirement in their design. 0005

80 4-Oct-24 Drainage Improvements Known Problem Area 3 noted on C-103 is outside the project limits boundary shown on C-101. Please confirm scope of work associated with resolving drainage Problem Area 3 is to be included within the RFP response.

See Amendment 006 for the revised C-101 drawing. 0006

81 10/7/2024 Tax Status Please confirm if this project is taxable or if USCG will consider this a capital improvement project per NY and will provide us the form to allow permanent materials to be tax exempt.

Refer to FAR clause 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes in the NMACC III-Pool 1 IDIQ. New York State and Local Sales and Use Tax, Certificate of Capital Improvement (ST-124) is approved for use with this project.

0005 &

82 10/7/2024 Attachment D - Page 2

The Watershed Study mentions a negative slope in the pipe between MH-6 and MH-41. The area of the park interior to Iowa Circle drains to CB-14 which flows towards MH-6. If stormwater cannot flow downstream from MH-6 due to the negative slope, the drainage issues noted in the park area may not be able to be resolved. Should fixing the pipe slope between MH-6 and MH-41 be included in this project's scope?

The reverse slope pipe between MH-6 and MH-41 is not part of the project. 0007

83 10/7/2024 C-103 / F-4 Drainage Improvements Known Problem Area 2 is outside the limits of pavement mill and overlays. Replacing the pipes connecting to CB-33 and CB- 34 would require surface restoration. Attachment D notes that pipes may be undersized and or at incorrect slopes in this area.

Please see amendment 006 for pavement repair. 0006

84 10/7/2024 01800-1.11.3 Floor drains are only noted in utility rooms per 01800-1.11.3.9.9. Are floor drains needed at the garage floors?

Floor drains are not required in garages. 0005

85 10/7/2024 Please confirm the USCG is the Authority have jurisdiction for all approvals of design and installation and no other special permitting with the port authority other the Environmental and Stormwater permitting with EPA is required.

Review RFP Section 01800 - 1.18.2 - The contractor is responsible to determine all required/applicable permitting - local, state, and federal.

86 10/8/2024 01800-1.4.5 / 01800- 1.4.8

Water system spec 01800-1.4.5 states to provide a water meter for each housing unit. Spec 01800-1.4.5 stats that the Coast Guard is responsible for providing all meters. Please confirm the USCG is providing the water meters.

Coast Guard will NOT be providing new meters. The Coast Guard will be providing the meter and transceiver device NAMES, which will be part of the AMI data base. "Upon receipt of the information, meter and transceiver device names will be provided by the Coast Guard to the Contractor." Please see Amendment 0006.

87 10/8/2024 01800- 1.4.1.1

Spec 01800-1.4.1.1states “The Contractor shall perform test pits, vacuum excavating and utility potholing as required to determine the exact locations of underground utilities” however existing utility surveys are provided in the RFP (specifically contained within Amendment 2). Please confirm the utilities surveys provided in the RFP are to be used for pricing & design purposes and deviations from the provided information encountered on site will be treated as a differing site condition?

Negative. The contractor is required to perform a topographic and utility survey for the site, which will be used for the design.

88 10/8/2024 01800- 1.10.3.1.3

018000-1.10.3.1.3 notes PEX - Cross Linked Polyethylene or CPVC pipe can be used for fire protection. Plumbing "New Building Design and Construction, page 20 (7.3 Mechanical materials) notes that Cross-Linked Polyethylene water (PEX) supply systems shall not be used. Please verify that PEX is approved for Fire suppression but not approved for plumbing.

Confirmed. 0006

89 10/8/2024 C-101 C-101 Existing Conditions Plan does not include the existing site utilities at the locations of the six structures to be demolished or the new family housing.

Please provide the existing site utilities within the Project LOD.

Please see Attachment A for ICAM survey and original construction drawings. 0007

90 10/9/2024 01800- 1.12.1.3.7

01800-1.12.1.3.7: Radiant floor heating (electric or hydronic) is required for all bathrooms. The Room requirements, page 3 of 4 for Master Bathroom in Appendix F, Full Bathroom and Half-bathroom notes auxiliary heating (lamp or fan-forced coil) is needed. Please verify both radiant floor and auxiliary heating are both required.

Confirmed, both radiant and auxiliary heating are required. 0006

91 10/9/2024 Appendix F Outdoor areas (patios) do not require fire protection or sprinkler system per the Appendix F Individual Space Criteria Sheets. Please verify sprinkler systems are not required.

The need for fire protection or sprinkler systems for outdoor areas (patios) shall be determined by the DOR. For bidding purposes, the USCG has assumed outdoor areas (patios) do not require fire protection or sprinkler systems.

92 10/9/2024 01800- 1.4.10

Section 01800 -1.4.10: It is noted the contractor shall coordinate with the natural gas utility company to install new gas laterals to service the family housing units. Natural gas will be used for residential appliances (ranges/stoves and dryers), mechanical and plumbing equipment. Will the owner carry these costs associated for the natural gas utility company work or should an allowance be added to the bid form?

Natural gas connection and disconnection allowance will be added to the Price Proposal Form, per Amendment 0010.

93 10/9/2024 01800- 1.12.5

Please verify Testing, Adjusting and Balancing does not need to be 1st tier or direct contract under the General Contractor and that the TAB Agency can be hired under the Subcontractor.

Testing and Balancing is required per the RFP. The government takes no determination on the tier level.

94 10/16/2024 01800- 1.5.3/4

01800-1.5.3 states for bidding purposes, assume foundations are reinforced concrete strip footings with a depth sufficient to overcome soil movement, as required by code. 01800-1.5.4 states that the contractor shall bear all costs of the actual foundation type. Please confirm that if it is determined that strip footings alone will not be sufficient to support he buildings after the geotechnical analysis is complete, the contractor will be compensated for additional costs associated with the increased foundation scope.

For bidding purposes, the Contractor is to provide the foundation system as stated in the RFP using the information provided in the RFP. If the Contractor's post-award geotechnical site investigation materially differs from the information in RFP, the Contactor may be entitled to compensation under a claim of Differing Site Conditions.

95 10/16/2024 01800-

1.7.5.1.4 & 01800- 1.12.1.3.5

The garage door is specified to have an R value of 7 in 1.7.5.1.4 & 18 in

1.12.13.5. Please confirm requirement.

Provide insulated garage doors that will provide a minimum R-7 insulation value.

Refer to Amendment 0007.

96 10/16/2024 01800- 1.12.1.3.10

Ceiling fans are noted to be included in bedroom, living / family room, and dining room areas. The 4BR townhouse kitchen on A102 shows a ceiling fan, please confirm if this is required.

Kitchen ceiling fan has been removed for 4-bedroom townhouse on A102 has been removed. See Amendment 0010.

97 10/16/2024 01800- 1.15.2

Please confirm that all fiber and copper OSP cabling will be provided by the service provider, and contractor is only responsible for pathways

Confirmed. For bidding purposes the contractor may assume the OSP cabling is to be provided by others, and contractor is responsible for pathways for the OSP cabling to the residential units per the requirements of the RFP.

98 10/16/2024 01800- 1.15.2

Please expound on what utility fees contractor is responsible for in relation to communications service providers

See section 01110 paragraph 1.11. 0006

99 10/16/2024 01800 - 1.1.2.1

The potable/domestic water utility system is owned by the National Park Service. The existing units are individually metered for potable/domestic water.

The new units shall be individually metered for potable domestic. Similarly, fire hydrants are owned by the National Park Service. Please confirm that the National Park Service is responsible for the installation of the potable/domestic water service up to the meter. No added costs should be included by the contractor.

The contractor shall be responsible for the installation of the new service lines, this includes the service lines from the watermain to the meter. The contractor is also responsible for all connections to the watermain.

100 10/16/2024 01800 - 1.1.2.2

The sanitary sewer utility system is owned by the National Park Service. The new units shall be individually metered. Please confirm that the National Park Service is responsible for the installation of the sanitary sewer services to the new units including the meter. No added costs should be included by the contractor.

The contractor shall be responsible for installing all sanitary sewer laterals from the housing units to the sewer main. The contractor is responsible for new connections to the sewer main.

101 10/16/2024 01 80 00- 1.10

UFC 1-200-01 and UFC 1-300-06 are not in the list In Section 01800_1.1.3, “References, Codes, and Standards”. Additionally, Section 01800_1.10 requires the fire protection design and construction work to meet the applicable NFPA codes, and the occupancy type(s) to be as determined by the latest International Building Code. Please verify life safety code analysis and fire protection systems design should also follow UFC codes.

Confirmed, the life safety code analysis and fire protection systems should follow UFC 3-600-01. Both UFC 1-200-01 and UFC 1-300-06 will be included as references to 01800-1.1.3. Refer to Amemdment 0010.

102 10/16/2024 01 80 00- 1.10

The RFP Section 1.10.1.1.3 says “Provide clear strobes marked with the word “ALERT” for use by the fire alarm system.” According to MFPA 72, “ALERT” marking is typically required only for a combined system of fire alarm and mass notification. However, UFC 3-600-01 Section 9-18.6.3 directs the use of “ALERT” instead of “FIRE” for strobes. Please confirm whether UFC requirements apply to fire systems.

Confirmed, UFC 3-600-01 applies to the project. Both UFC 1-200-01 and UFC 1- 300-06 will be included as references to 01800-1.1.3. Refer to Amendment 0010.

103 10/16/2024 01 80 02 Please confirm the number of On-Site inspections required for the QFPE. RFP references the following in Section 01802_1.11; however, fire protection on-site inspection/testing requirements are not listed.

1. Post-Award Conference (with flow test)

2. Rough-in Inspection (fire alarm and fire suppression systems)

3. Fire Stopping Inspection

4. Pre-final testing (fire alarm and fire suppression systems)

5. Final Testing (fire alarm and fire suppression systems)

6. Please confirm if the QFPE will be required to perform an in-person visual inspection of the location of the fire hydrants and fire department access.

7. Please confirm if the QFPE will be required to witness hydrostatic testing and inspection of the underground mains.

8. Please confirm if the QFPE will be required to witness flushing of the underground mains prior to connection to the riser.

Provide inspections per the RFP. Section 01802_1.11 lists the minimum inspections. Additonal inspections may be required. The final design will dictate the fire protection on site inspections per RFP Section 1800_1.10.3.1.1. For RFI items 6, 7and 8, confirmed that a (QFPE) qualified fire protection engineer is required.

112 10/16/2024 01 80 00- 1.10

The RFP Section 01800_1.10.9 specifies that “Exit requirements shall be based on the occupant load as calculated according to IBC.” If UFC 3-600-01 to be followed, in section 10-1.1, it requires to comply with NFPA 101 for all components and features related to means of egress. Please clarify which code, IBC or NFPA 101 should be followed to determine occupant load.

In accordance with UFC 3-600-01, use NFPA 101 and IBC; determine which is more stringent for this requirement and provide in accordance with most stringent code regarding occupant loads.

113 10/16/2024 01 80 00 Please confirm the type/style of fire department connection (FDC) for the new housing units.

Type/style of the FDC is up to the DOR. 0006

114 10/16/2024 Please clarify if manual pull stations are required for the fire alarm system If UFC 3-600-01 to be followed, in section 9-18.7.4.1, manual pull stations are required to be provided at all exits, regardless of occupancy. Please confirm if this requirement applies to this project.

Confirm. Follow the UFC criteria for manual pull station requirements. 0010

115 10/16/2024 01 80 00 The RFP is unclear regarding the domestic and fire incoming water service.

Please confirm whether the intent is to provide separate domestic and fire services, which is consistent with the existing condition.

Provide separate domestic and fire services. See Amendment 0010. 0010

116 10/16/2024 01 80 00 Please confirm if each dwelling unit will require a dedicated fire water lateral, backflow preventer, and riser assembly, or if the dwelling units in a building can share a single fire water lateral and backflow preventer, but have separate riser assemblies in each utility room.

Fire water lateral layout design is up to the DOR. 0006

117 10/16/2024 01 80 00 RFP Section 1.10.1.1 - Please confirm that 60 hours of standby and 5 minutes of alarm for battery backup is required for the fire alarm system. UFC 3-600-01 requires 48 hours of standby and 15 minutes of alarm.

RFP Specification will be amended to 48-hours of standby and 15 mintues of alarm, per UFC 3-600-01. Refer to Amendment 0010.

118 10/16/2024 RFP

Drawings

We noted that the RFP drawings A-101 & A-102 label the wall between adjoining units as a firewall, but according to IRC Section R302.2, only a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly is necessary for this application. Please confirm if the intent is to meet the firewall requirements, or if a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly would be sufficient to meet code.

Provide fire protection in accordance with NFPA 101 and per RFP (including RFP drawings.)

119 10/16/2024 1802 Section 3.6 references "Inventory list of existing FFE to be relocated for concurrence". Is there FFE being relocated/reused? If so, will the government provide an inventory list with dimensions for DOR use? Will the GC be responsible for removing, storing, relocating? Question applicable to base scope + options.

There is no 'Inventory list of existing FFE to be relocated for concurrence'. This paragraph will be deleted from the RFP. Refer to Amendment 0010.

121 10/16/2024 1802 These sheets identify furniture to be shown and keyed on the plans. "Some of the sheets say procurement and installation of furnishings and equipment are NOT included in the scope of this project." Is the procurement and installation of the furniture items that do not list this (with the exclusion if items listed as user provided) in the DOR and GC's scope? Question applicable to base scope + options.

In accordance…