12.e. SF30 Amend 00004 70Z0G126BCGA0TL02.pdf

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Replace Federal Pacific Panels, Smith Hall, U. S. Coast Guard Academy New London, CT (New London County) Project No. 27641871
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This document is a federal solicitation amendment for a U.S. Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit project in Providence, Rhode Island. The amendment extends the bid opening date to January 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and provides responses to 20 pre-bid request for information (RFIs) related to an electrical system upgrade project. Key technical details include replacing switchgear, transformers, panels, and emergency generators across multiple building floors, with specific requirements for generator sizing (750KW max), work scheduling (preferably during off-hours between 1700-0700), and base access requirements (DHS-compliant Real IDs). The project involves comprehensive electrical system modifications, including a full arc flash and coordination study, new utility metering, and complete replacement of electrical feeders, with strict coordination and outage limitations (maximum 7-day building shutdown).

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

00004

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

1/9/2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

27641871

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)

THIS AMENDMENT MUST BE

ACKNOWLEDGED WITH YOUR BID

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

70Z0G126BCGA0TL02

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12/03/2025

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE 834953036 FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[X] 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.

THE BID OPENING DATE IS EXTENDED TO 20 JANUARY 2026 AT 2:00 P.M.

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.)

1. The solicitation referenced in Block #9A is hereby amended as follows:

a. Responses to pre-bid inquiries submitted by 23 December 2025 are provided as attached.

2. The Bid Opening date is hereby extended until 20 January 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

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.

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

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 0004 1/9/2026

1.a. (continued)

Responses to Pre-Bid inquiries received are provided as follows:

RFI #1: Outage windows/phasing – confirm acceptable outage windows, limits, and whether the 7-day outage requirement is fixed or flexible by area.

Response #1: Please refer to drawing G-002: work package notes for detailed breakdown of outages and coordination requirements. Contractors will be required to have each outage planned and approved prior to mobilization. The 7 day maximum building shutdown to accommodate the replacement of switchgear and utility feeders is fixed, no exceptions.

RFI #2: Generator sizing/tie-in – confirm required kW/kVA, approved tie-in points, generator location constraints, sound limits, refueling/spill controls.

Response #2: The system is sized for a maximum of a 750KW 480V/3P generator (to match USCGA site temp rollaway generator), however the maximum connected load on the new emergency system can be operated on a 150KW temporary generator. A 150KW generator is the size needed for temporary connection during construction.

Coordination of location and sound limits to be coordinated with USCGA. Refueling/spill controls are covered in specification 015719

RFI #3: Feeder/conduit reuse – confirm whether existing feeders/conduit may be reused if testing passes, or if full replacement is required.

Response #3: All Feeders to be replaced, existing conduit pathways shall remain.

RFI #4: Testing/commissioning – confirm required test scope and whether third-party testing is mandatory.

Response #4: all electrical equipment to be tested per specification 260800

RFI #5: Access/security/logistics – confirm base access requirements, escorts, delivery hours, staging/laydown.

Response #5: All contractor employees are required to DHS compliant Real IDs to get access to base. List of approved forms of ID can be found on the DHS website and include Passport, Permanent Resident Card, CAC, DoD ID, and Enhanced Drivers Licenses from certain states.

RFI #6: Hazmat – confirm whether lead/asbestos/PCB surveys exist for impacted areas and responsibility if discovered.

Response #6: Surveys do not exist for work area, but hazardous materials are not believed to exist in the designated work areas. If contractor suspects material to be disturbed within the work area contains hazardous material, they are responsible for testing said material.

RFI #7: Basement Switchgear will be replace yes or not Response #7: Yes, drawing G-002: Work Package 3.

RFI #8: Roof Top Switchgear will be replace yes or not Response #8: Yes, drawing G-002: Work Package 4.

RFI #9: They show us in 1st floor locations 2 Electrical Room in the same hallway paper work. Mention 22 Panels total Does every floor has 2 panels in each Floor??

Response #9: Please refer to drawings E-106 through E-109 which highlight which panels are to be replaced on each floor.

Amendment 0004

1/9/2026

RFI #10: Replacing 22 Panels in every floor is this will be done night time or regular hours. If is Daytime How many hours we have to keep power off to replace panels.

Response #10: Please refer to G-002: Work package 5, This work is preferred to be performed during off hours, weekends, and nighttime. Off hours are 1700-0700 every day. Any off hour work shall be coordinated with the COR ahead of time, at a minimum 72 hours in advance.

RFI #11: Some Federal Pacific Controls in roof top that can be replace regular hours?

Response#11: Please refer to G-002: Work Package 4, replacement of the motor control center can be performed during regular hours.

RFI #12: General question: Notes on misc drawings which regarding panel interior replacement refer to Detail on Drawing EP-501. Should this actually be the Detail on Drawing E-002?

Response #12: Yes, designer of record will review and ensure this reference is correct as well.

RFI #13: Drawing E-107: The 2 panels in one of the electrical closets are labeled HSDP-2C. Should one of the two 2C panels be labeled HSDP-2D?

Response #13: Yes one of the panels is HSDP-2D

RFI #14: There are panels shown on the floor plans to be retrofitted with new interiors and trims with no panel schedules shown, ie: Drawing E-107 has panels HSDP-2A and HSDP-2B indicated to be retrofitted. There are no panel schedules for these two panels.

Response #14: Please see attached schedules and drawing CC-1381.

RFI #15: Spec section 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.1 describes misc construction work, including, but not limited to, a new curved monumental stair and a new wheelchair lift. Is this work to be included as it is not shown on the drawings?

Response #15: No, this work is not to be included. RFI responses 1 & 2 clarify this as well.

RFI #16: Please advise if the new MDP to be Switchboard or Switchgear Construction?

Response #16: MDP will be a floor mount switchgear arrangement.

RFI #17: Please advise if an Arch Flash / Coordination Study is needed? If needed, would it only be needed on the new equipment?

Response #17: The entire system will require an Arc Flash and Coordination study since the Main Distribution is being upgraded

RFI #18: Would it be possible to get an extension on the bid due date?

Response #18: As a result of this amendment, the bid opening date is extended to 2:00 p.m. on 20 January 2026.

RFI #19: Please confirm transformers S2 & S5 are new and not just being relocated.

Response #19: Yes both transformers are new

RFI #20: Will Utility Metering be required in the new main switchgear?

Response #20: Yes metering is required on the incoming service, however it is not for the utility. This is metering for the system, the utility meters the Primary entering the site. Coordination with the utility still required.

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