12h SF30 - Amendment 0007.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 7

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

3/12/2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

21590583

6. ISSUED BY CODE 51283 7. ADMINISTERED

BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

51283

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 475 Kilvert St., Suite 100 Warwick, RI 02886

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., STREET, COUNTY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)

TO ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS

AMENDMENT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

70Z0G126BCGA0003NP

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

2/11/2026

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE 834953036 FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE REFERENCED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET

FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (SPECIFY TYPE OF MODIFICATION AND AUTHORITY)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __ copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this Amendment 0007 is to provide answers to questions and to extend the bid opening date to Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00p.m. EST. Additionally, the language in Section F.1 of the solicitation regarding the period of performance is changed and replaced. (Reference Page 17 of this Amendment.) Also, FAR Clause 52.211-13 is removed from the solicitation.

Q1. Can you please confirm that the bid submission should be delivered to USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence, 475 Kilvert Street, Suite 100 Warwick, RI 02886. Also, will there be public bid opening if not will there be a calling # or a virtual bid opening?

A1. Please refer to block 8. Address Offer To for specific address. Offerors are welcome to attend the bid opening in person.

(Continued on Page 2)

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

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

SIMON W. LEUNG

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 11/2016) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 0007 March 12, 2026

Q2. General Requirements, Para 1.12G states Pest Control is required under this project. Please confirm requirement.

A2. No requirement unless pests are found on site.

Q3. Specification Section 012200 indicates required unit pricing, but IFB Section B does not list unit pricing, only base bid quantities.

Where are the unit prices to be added with the bid submission?

A3. Please compile unit prices as per section 012200 pages 1 & 2. For bidding purposes provide prices based on what is listed as base and option bids. Keep the 8 other unit prices as a separate page and they will only be used if modifications are required late on in the contract.

Q4. Specification Sections 061053 and 064020; Para 2.1C and 2.1D state to fabricate doors with FSC wood products. Is FSC wood required for these sections? This is a costly addition with little value.

A4. Yes, please comply with this spec section.

Q5. Specification Section 104400, Fire Protection Specialties is listed in the project specifications, but nothing is shown on drawings. Is this specification section applicable?

A5. Yes, it is included for the provisions of portable fire extinguishers in the kitchenette area.

Q6. Wage rates included with IFB are for Heavy Civil construction and do not address many trades required for the base bid. Please provide the wage determinations for this scope of work.

A6. The wage decision that was sent with the IFB solicitation for “Heavy Construction” is now replaced with “Building Construction” wage rates as Attachment 1 to this amendment.

Q7. Please provide a hardware schedule and specifications for hardware noted on the door schedule.

A7. No, contractor is to provide door hardware schedule based on spec section 087100 which lists required hardware elements and basis of design.

Q8. Please provide specifications for bathroom accessories and lockers to be installed.

A8. See spec section 105113 for locker specs and basis of design.

Q9. Does the tile floor in the existing bathroom #109 need to be removed?

A9. No, see demo notes on drawing A-101.

Q10. Does the existing boiler control equipment to remain on the wall between Rooms #115 & #127 need to be removed from the block wall and reinstalled to allow for the frame and wall finish?

A10. No, all boiler equipment shall remain operational and protected from construction debris in it's locations on the wall. See demolition

Key Note 06 and 07 on drawing A-101.

Q11. Does the exposed CMU wall between Rooms #115 & #117 require to be block filled and painted?

A11. Need clarification on what wall and finish you are referencing. Per drawing A-101 only exterior walls receive the water proofing.

Q12. Please specify waterproofing material to be used on the block walls.

A12. See spec section 071616 for basis of design.

Q13. According to demolition notes, the interior walls are to be scraped of existing paint. Is the USCG aware if lead paint exists? Has it been tested prior to this bid, and if so, can the results be shared?

A13. Lead testing results are included in the spec Appendix E and was performed December 2023, refer to this for basis of bid.

March 12, 2026

Q14. Will the contractor be required to provide a lead test, and if found, abate as necessary?

A14. Refer to spec section 020820 for abatement requirements.

Q15. Are there BAS controls currently onsite at this building, if so, what controls?

A15. Yes, Siemens.

Q16. Will the new equipment need to be tied into the BAS controls?

A16. Read electrical and mechanical drawings and specs to find out.

Q17. Is remark #6 on the mechanical schedule (M-401) a mistake or are you really calling for preheat SCR controls for the ERV and VRF heat pump units?

A17. Not a mistake, provide as shown on schedule.

Q18. The model numbers for EP-1 do not work on Liberty’s website. Please provide correct model number or is an alternate permitted?

A18. Alternate is permitted as required, will still need approval from the COR and KO.

Q19. Can you provide an updated prevailing wage sheet with mechanical trades listed?

A19. Refer to Question 6 for answer.

Q20. Does the USCG have a preference on the thickness of the floor leveler?

A20. No, but it should be sufficient to provide proper base for flooring system as required by manufacturers recommendations. Spec section 072619 page 3/4 has basis of design.

Q21. What size porcelain tile will be required for the project? Sizes available for this are: 24” x 48”, 24” x 24”, 12” x 24”, 12” x 12”, and

2” x 2’ mosaic.

A21. Means and methods, up to contractor what size tile to use based on layout of spaces and spacing and transition requirements.

Q22. None of the windows or louvers are listed to be painted. Please confirm they will not be required to be painted.

A22. They are not to be painted.

Q23. Are overhead doors to remain as existing? No painting required.

A23. Yes, they are to remain.. A

Q24. Are there any preferred products for rust / stain blocker primer coats?

A24. Yes, see spec section 099100 page 4/15. Different primers are provided depending on base material being painted.

Q25. Does the USCG have a preferred method for removing the rust stains from the existing brick surfaces?

A25. See spec section 099100 pages 8/15 & 9/15 for guidance.

Q26. Please confirm that the tank containment area floor is the only area that requires epoxy coating.

A26. Drawing A-101 shows topical moisture barrier to be applied to the interior rooms as well.

Q27. There are electrical conduits on the East Elevation not reflected on the plan elevations. Are these items to be treated for rust, primed and painted?

A27. Question cannot be answered because there is not a reference to a particular drawing.

Q28. Wood cornice on the South elevation is not reflected on the plan elevations. Is this cornice to be treated, primed, and painted?

A28. There are multiple south elevations in the drawings provided. The question did not reference a phot or the drawing that you are referencing.

Q29. The raw concrete on the South elevation, is this area to be treated and painted?

A29. If not explicitly stated, then no it is not to be treated and painted.

Q30. On page A-101, note A03, does the USCG have a specific topical moisture vapor emission system to be applied to the entire slab?

A30. See spec section 072619 page 2/4 for basis of design products.

Q31. Will the contractor be required to perform a ground penetrating radar in the slab prior to saw cutting for the plumbing?

A31. A specific drawing was not referenced. If it does not specifically state to do so in the specs or drawings, then it is not required. If contractors feel it is safer to do so, then they should.

Q32. Can you please confirm instructions for the delivery of the physical bid? For hand delivery, do we have to register in advance for base access?

A32. Refer to Question 1 for answer.

Q33. Can you please confirm the ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER for mail in bid?

A33. Refer to Question 1 for answer. Phone number is identified in Block B of Solicitation Offer and Award.

Q34. Can we please have the site visit sign-in sheet?

A34. Sign-in Sheet was provided in Amendment 0006 – Attachment 2 Site Visit Attendance Sheets, posted on SAM.gov on March 4, 2026.

Q35. Please confirm if 1 original and 1 copy are required or just 1 copy of the proposal?

A35. One copy of the proposal is required.

Q36. Please confirm if two proposal copies are required, and if electronic signatures are acceptable on the copy version.

A36. Refer to Question 35. There is no preference for an electronic signature or pen signature. Please take note that bid offers cannot be accepted electronically.

Q37. Is SSHO needed? Is a QCM needed? If so, can one role cover multiple?

A37. Please defer to the Spec. However, from construction standpoint site super is required on site every day and project manager is typically in charge of site super.

Q38. Is any leak testing required?

A38. Yes, see spec section 221319 page 4/4, section 221329 page 4/4, 223400 page 4/5, 236313 page 4/5, 238219 page 3/5.

Q39. What utilities?

A39. See drawing SV-1 for baseline, confirm locations and any others in field.

Q40. Section B General Scope of Work and Section F Deliveries or Performance suggests a period of performance from

06/01/2026 through 06/01/2027. There are also (4) Options as well. QUESTION: Please advise if these options are selected will additionally be added to the 365-calendar day duration.

A40. No, duration is for all 4 work items.

Q41. Page 4 of 38 Item D – Site Access para 11. Most buildings and project areas at the USCGA have Water and Electric

Utilities available for use by the contractor. If the existing utilities are unavailable or inadequate for the contractor’s equipment or needs, then the contractor shall provide their own utilities as necessary to complete the project at no additional cost to the government. Question: Please confirm that the government will provide electricity, water and other utilities free of charge if needed during construction?

A41. Yes. Utilities may be used free of charge by contractor. Bathrooms are not included in this and must be provided and maintained by contractor.

Q42. Please provide a price schedule for the Unit Price information requested.

A42. See spec section 012200 pages 1 & 2.

Q43. Project management and Coordination section 1.4 item A and C lists Project Manager and Superintendent as project staff members on site. QUESTION: Please advise if Site Safety Officer and Quality Control Manager are required as well. Also please confirm if Superintendent, Site Safety and QCM if required can be triple hatted.

A43. Site super can be triple hatted.

Q44. Please confirm if Special Testing requirements in division 01000 performed by 3rd Party Engineering firm, other than list in the various specifications.

A44. DPM is not clear on this question.

Q45. Please confirm if there are any Water Shed Environmental concerns that must be addressed in our proposal?

A45. Contract includes silt control measures for site work and includes detailed plan for sewage tie in.

Q46. Please confirm if there are any government furnished, and contractor installed furnishings required.

A46. None.

Q47. Can we please have an extension for proposal submission? Especially with the preparation and submission of a physical bid, we would greatly appreciate more time for subcontractor coordination and bid preparation.

A47. The bid opening has been extended to Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00p.m. EST.

Q48. Drawing C-002 and C-003 show two different retaining walls but a referencing picture shows only one retaining wall and the distance to the building does not allow another one. Please advise if we have to follow the picture or price according to drawings.

A48. Price according to replacing the small roughly 3’ high retaining wall shown in photo below:

Q49. Item 1.b) on page one of the solicitation instructs bidders to “Sign and return ONE original of the entire solicitation form

(see SF 1442, Section B, Section I and Section K for applicable fill-in information).” Section I is 80 pages long and does not require any fill-in information from bidders who have an updated online SAM record. Please clarify whether SAM-registered bidders should provide the USCG with hard copies of Section I along with their bids.

A49. Yes, please provide a copy of the Contract, inclusive of Section I.

Q50. Does FAR 52.211-12 (Liquidated Damages-Construction) apply to this contract? If so, please provide the daily amount that would apply.

A50. We do not allow for liquidated damages, however, actual damages will be charged if incurred as a result of delay/damage by the Contractor.

Q51. Are there BAS controls currently on site at this building, if so, what controls?

A51. Yes, Siemens. Contractor should not have to integrate anything into this system.

Q52. Does the new equipment need to be tied into BAS controls?

A52. No.

Q53. Is remark #6 (“provide electric pre-heater with SCR controls”) on the mechanical schedule (M-401) accurate? Does the design specify preheat SCR controls for the ERV and the VRF heat pump units?

A53. Remarks should apply to electric heater schedule, does not apply to VRF heat pumps, and all other units provide what is required by manufacturers.

Q54. Site visit participants reported smelling natural gas in the former fuel storage room. If this has already been investigated and resolved by the facility manager (or if there are plans to do so), would USCG provide a brief update on the situation?

A54. CGA is aware, levels have been tested and have never been found unsafe, smell is stronger in colder months, nonexistent in summer months. If contractors are concerned they can gas free space themselves as they deem appropriate.

Q55. Would USCG consider extending the bid date to no fewer than 10 working days after posting the amendment containing answers to contractor questions?

A55. Refer to answer to Question 47. The bid opening date cannot be extended beyond this date due to the urgent need for this requirement.

Q56. I am submitting an HVAC and Plumbing proposal for Boiler Plant Major Repairs (Project #21590583) in New London. I was wondering if there is a controls contractor of record that is currently under service contract for the aforementioned. Any information would be helpful.

A56. The current BAS on base is Siemens, but there is no BAS integration on any HVAC work in this project.

Section F.1 of Solicitation:

CHANGE FROM:

THIS REQUIREMENT HAS A PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FROM 6/1/2026 WITH A COMPLETION DATE OF NOT LATER

THAN 6/1/2027.

REPLACE WITH:

THIS REQUIREMENT’S PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE WILL START FROM NOTICE TO PROCEED WITH A COMPLETION

DATE OF NOT LATER THAN 6/1/2027.

Section F.2 of Solicitation:

FAR Clause 52.211-13 is removed from Solicitation.

NO FURTHER QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

(END)

REMINDER: BID OPENING IS THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 AT 2:00P.M. EST.