B05 Amend A0003.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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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A0003

Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Engineering Services (DES) - Seattle 701 5th Ave, Suite 1650 Seattle, WA 98104

See item 6

75H70123R00006

BI22CR400C812/01/2022

10/19/2022

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Include a revised 1442 extending the proposal due date from 8 December 2022 to 15 December 2022 at 2:00PM PST. (2 pages)

2) Answer questions from prospective offerors. (7 pages)

*** The Government will provide answers to the highlighted questions in a forthcoming Amendment

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any and all amendments by number and all amendments by number and date on their cover letter in their offeror or by submitting a signed copy of the SF30. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1 12

(See ).

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

75H70123R00006

Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services - DES Seattle 701 5th Ave, Suite 1650 Seattle, WA 98104

TITLE: Lodge Grass Dental, Pharmacy, and HIM Remodel

ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION (APR 1985) (FAR 36.204): The estimated magnitude of the proposed construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The performance period for this contract is 300 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

A site visit is scheduled. Please see provision L.8 Site Visit for information.

Solicited as Full and Open Competition

Same as Block 7.

Taylor Kanthack taylor.kanthack@ihs.gov 206-615-2805

BI22CR400C8

1 5910/20/2022

12/15/2022

2:00 PM

52.211-10

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

B.4

Same as Block 7. IHS Billings Area Office 2900 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101

Jennifer J. Scroggins

LUMP SUM TOTAL $________________.

Question and Answers

LG Dental, Pharmacy, HIM Remodel

75H70123R00006

Item # Question Response

1 What level of ICRA if any is required for this project? Clinic has PCRA includes ICRA. Will provide to contractor post award

Section L-4 mentions minority and female participation.

Are these goals for all trades or just a goal for the entire project?

The goal is for each trade on all construction work in the covered area IAW FAR 52.222-23.

Hours of work outside any shutdowns of the HIM or pharmacy can be done during normal operating hours, correct?

Correct. Contractor should work with IHS Staff on scheduling work to help ensure minimal work stoppages.

Contractor will need to follow the notification process pursuant to solicitation clause H.3. WORK HOURS for any after-hours work.

Who handles waste and sanitary services in the area? The contractor shall handle cleanup during the project.

Waste and sanitary utility is provided by the Town of Lodge Grass

Is the Buy American standard a goal to be 100%? If buy American is not available, what is the process to submit and use?

Please refer to the updated clause in A0002 - FAR.52.225- 9 Buy American – Construction Materials (Oct 2022) for the process to submit exceptions to the Buy American Act.

6 What items are owner furnished and contractor installed?

Pharmacy equipment, dental chairs, existing dental head-end cabinetry, dental x-ray

There are areas in the building that get work done on them IE MEP demo, demo that is not defined in the plan to perform. 1 area to note is HIM 89 has millwork, shelving not shown on the demo plan but is a remodeled area. There are multiple areas like this. Will the plans be updated to show this?

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

Will all the equipment, furniture, etc. be moved prior to construction?

Existing non-demo FF&E will be moved out prior to construction. Everything listed in question 6 will be moved

9 Are we to secure storage for any of the items mentioned in question 8?

All government owned FF&E will be stored by the owner

Existing ceilings are 7’5” +/-, ceilings call to be 8’-0”.

Due to the existing conditions this elevation can’t, be achieved. Should ceilings be installed as high as possible?

Yes, install as high as possible

There is a sink in the pharmacy that will need to be removed but is not on the demo plan. Is this correct?

Yes

There is a plywood floor with a rail system that is not shown to do anything with. This location will be in the new pharmacy so will it need to be removed.

Contractor will remove.

13 Is the back of the building within the fence we can use for laydown material and storage?

Yes

Who is the bid bond made out to? The bid bond will be submitted on Standard Form 24.

That can be found on the GSA website at:

https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/bid-bond

Will the existing lead on the walls and any other possible asbestos issues need to be removed by an abatement contractor? Who procures the abatement contractor?

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

Will a full-time superintendent be required on-site during the construction phase?

The contractor will ensure that the Project Superintendent is on site at all times work is being performed by the contractor or subcontractor(s).

Reference solicitation Clause H.8, Superintendent on Site and FAR Clause FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor, for additional information.

17 Will the contractor be required to limit loud noises during normal working hours?

Will be covered in PCRA

Is there a specific vendor the contractor needs to utilize for DDC/Temperature controls for this building? If so, can you please provide contact information for the vendor?

Any vendor that meets the plans and specifications shall be acceptable. Standard Plumbing and Heating has completed DDC/Temperatures for this building. Please note they are not the vendor the contractor is required to use. We are providing this information as an FYI:

Standard Plumbing and Heating Jason Michael 406-422-3966 Spokane, WA

19 Can we get the CAD drawings for this project? *** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

Sheet A151 indicates a ceiling height of 8’ but the existing ceiling is at 7’5”. Is the intent to have this ceiling height at 8’, if so all ductwork, electrical, fire suppression, etc. items will have to be raised if there is even enough room. Please advise

See question 10

21 Do we need to set up temporary barriers during construction? If so, what level of barrier is needed?

Will be covered in PCRA

22 Does construction need to be phased or can it be completed all at the same time?

HIM and Pharmacy must be completed simultaneously or a phasing schedule for relocation needs to be determined

Will the new dental equipment/casework be taken out during construction and if so, who is responsible for moving it and storing it?

Owner will remove and store 12 o’clock units

Will the Xray machines be moved out during construction and if so, who responsibility is it to disconnect, store and reconnect it?

Owner will remove dental Xray machines

Will the existing furniture in the construction areas be moved prior to construction? If so, who’s responsible for moving it and storing it?

See questions 8 & 9

26 Does Commissioning need to be a 3rd party (independent contractor) to the general contractor?

Yes

27 Please confirm that the Dentist 1 and Dentist 3 are the only wall locations that receive lead lined drywall.

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

28 Please provide the type of finish for the quartz countertops. Either Polished or Suede

Polished

Please provide a list of items that LSI all providing. They are shown to provide all the PL-1 Casework and correlating tops. Please advise

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

30 Who is going to move the security equipment? Contractor will remove the security equipment.

Who is going to move the fire alarm? The current fire alarm company is Summit Fire

Protection, the contractor should coordinate with them to move the fire alarm for the renovation.

Day or night work for all trades? Or does electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm have certain times they can and/or cannot work?

Possibly can be scheduled to work around regular business hours. Need to coordinate with COR/on-site POC. Contractor will need to follow the notification process pursuant to solicitation clause H.3. WORK HOURS for any after-hours work.

33 Who is moving the dental equipment? See questions 8, 9, 22, 23

Do happen to know the height from the finished floor to the bottom of the roof truss system that is above the finished acoustic ceiling

See question 10

DEA and IHS guidelines require bullet proof glass for all windows located in new pharmacies. This is not called out in the drawings.

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

Pharmacy transaction window counter tops show 34” but some are standing workstations. These should be installed at 40” not 34” as indicated on plans.

Yes. The transaction window enclosed as the “Training area” should be the lower counter. The other two transaction windows may be 40”

Is there a code requirement for a plumbed safety shower and eyewash station in the Dental lab. Could self-contained units be used in its place? Is safety shower really required?

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

38 Need to verify that tooling air is not needed in new Dental lab.

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

39 Please confirm there are no TERO requirements for this project.

TERO is not required for this project.

Is a hazardous material survey available for this building? If not, please confirm only a hazardous materials survey is required as part of this contract.

Should any items come back hot, confirm the

Will be included with PCRA. There is no LBP or asbestos present in the facility abatement of these items will be treated as a differing site condition and a change order to the contract.

A111 shows new windows in the Dentist offices. S100 shows new? steel lintels at window openings. Demo sheet A071 does not show any demo work in this exterior wall. Please clarify the scope of work at this wall. Please provide specs for steel and for masonry veneer. Please provide jamb and sill details for these openings.

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

There are several references to spec section 072100 “Thermal Insulation” which was not issued. Does this spec apply? If so, please provide.

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

Will any penetrations need to be made in the roof? Is the roof under warranty? If so, please provide the contact information for the warranty holder.

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

There is no current roof warranty.

Section 233300 references section 230923 “Direct Digital Control (DDC) System for HVAC” which was not provided. Are DDC controls to be part of this project?

If so, please provide spec.

See question 18

Solicitation Section C item C states the HIM and Pharmacy departments must remain operational throughout the duration of construction and may not be 100% shut down at any time without advanced notice.

1. Will a phasing plan be provided by the Owner?

2. Since the HIM and Pharmacy departments are being renovated as part of this project, how does the Owner expect to keep these departments operational during construction? Will they be moved to a different area of the building? Will a temporary trailer need to be provided to house these departments? Etc.

See question 20

Please confirm there is only a 2-page limit on the experience write-up per project and otherwise there is no page limit on either Volume I or II

Correct, per the RFP on page 50 there is a 2-page limit per project for that factor. There is no page limit for either Volume I or II.

47 What is the liquidated damages value for this job? Not applicable.

Questions in regard to the lead wall: Highlighted area below is that we need to request this information that was prepared by the Owner’s radiation health physicist.

• Thickness or weight of lead needed?

• How high up does the lead need to be?

• Size of the lead laminated drywall?

2.1 SOURCE LIMITATIONS

A. Obtain each type of radiation protection product from single source from single manufacturer.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide materials and workmanship, including joints and fasteners, that maintain continuity of radiation protection at all points and in all directions equivalent to materials specified in thicknesses and locations indicated.

B. Materials, thicknesses, and configurations of radiation protection products indicated are based on radiation protection design prepared by Owner's radiation health physicist. This design is available to Contractor upon request.

C. Lead-Lined Assemblies: Unless otherwise indicated, provide lead thickness in lead-lined assemblies of not less than lead thickness indicated for assemblies in which they are installed.

2.3 L EAD-LINED GYPSUM BOARD

A. 5/8-inch-thick gypsum board complying with Section 092900 "Gypsum Board," of width and length required for support spacing and to prevent cracking during handling, and with a single sheet of lead laminated to the back of the board.

1. Manufacturers and Products:

a. Mars Metal Group Inc.: Marshield Lead Lined Drywall.

b. RPP Radiation Protection Products Inc.: Lead Lined Gypsum Drywall.

c. Pitts Little Radiation Shielding: Lead Lined Drywall.

2. Lead Sheet Lining: Full width and length of board.

Extend lead sheet lining 1 inch beyond one vertical edge of board.

3. Furnish 2-inch-wide lead strips for backing joints.

4. Furnish finishing materials, accessories, and trim for lead-lined gypsum board complying with Section 092900 "Gypsum Board."

Is this lead in the walls already or does this need to be added per the drawings? From the site visit and from the pictures we took from that day, the walls are constructed and looked to be almost finished. Please advise if the walls that are indicated on the drawings need to be lead lined.

Vestibule Rm 130 on A111 has some sort of shelving on the west wall, but I could not find an elevation for this item. Please provide.

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

50 What is the existing slab thickness? *** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

51 Can a detail be provided for plumbing trench pour backs in the existing slab?

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

Sheet S100 shows us to “remove existing gypsum board and increase nailing to 3” edge spacing.” The demo of this gyp is not shown on the demo sheet A071, and it looks like this wall is outside of our Area of Work per A005. Does this note apply to this project? If so, please provide more information on the purpose for this note, the height extent of this work, what these rooms are (office, exam room, etc.), what the finish will be on the new gyp walls, etc.

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

3/P211 shows the waste line in room 108 connecting on the other side of the wall, in a corridor that is not in the area of work. Please provide information to the existing floor in the hallway that we will need to match and replace.

Can you clarify if the air and vacuum lines going to the dental chairs on P111/P211 are to be run under the slab, or overhead?

*** will be answered in a forthcoming amendment

096513-2.2.D says the rubber base color will either match existing, or will be selected from manufacturer’ full range. Do you know if we will be matching or picking a new color?

Matching to existing

56 What is the existing floor material that we are demoing in this building?

Carpet and VCT