S140058FinalAmendmen0001QAs.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable) 0001 08/14/2014

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA, Forest Service Western Montana Acquisition Zone 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

Potential Offerors

AG-03R6-S-14-0058

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/01/2014

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE 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 01 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 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 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.

(X) 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 NUMBERED 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.

AG-03R6-S-14-0058, Amendment 0001, Building 26, Phase 1, South Wing Renovation

1. This amendment is to provide responses to questions that were asked on the PreBid tour on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, and some questions that have been submitted prior to August 12, 2014. There are additional questions pending and will be answered in another amendment. Please see the following pages for the questions and answers.

2. This amendment also provides a copy of updated Wage Rate Decision Number MT140064, Mod 03, dated 08/01/2014, which replaces Wage Rate Decision Number MT140064, Mod 02, dated 06/27/2014.

3. Response date for the RFP has NOT changed and RFP is still due on September 3, 2014, 4:00 p.m. local time.

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)

N. JEAN WINDLE

Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT Amendment No. 0001, dated 08/14/2014 Page 2 of 3

Building 26, Phase 1, South Wing Renovation Solicitation Number AG-03R6-S-14-0058

Amendment 0001 – Questions and Answers from Pre-Bid tour on Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Front Steps

Q1.) Will the building be occupied during Phase 1?

A1.) No, the building will not be occupied during Phase 1.

Q2.) What type of roofing material is on the roof in relation to fixing the chimney?

A2.) It is clay tile that was replaced approximately 8 to 10 years ago and will need to exercise care when accessing the chimney. You cannot walk on the roof.

Main Floor

Q3.) Will security hardware be surface-mounted or recessed?

A3.) You will need to look at the drawings for locations of security hardware and security devices. At locations where there is existing concrete walls that are not furred out, these security devices may be surface-mounted.

Q4.) Is there any work on the concrete walls?

A4.) You will need to refer to the plans/drawings and some walls have requirements to be furred out.

Q5.) Has the paint been tested?

A5.) The entire building has been tested for lead and asbestos and the report is found in the solicitation.

Q6.) Will the ceiling come out?

A6.) Refer to the plans and drawings. In most cases the existing accoustical ceiling, and the existing fiber ceiling tiles will be removed, however (typically) the existing plaster ceilings above will be required to remain in place.

Basement

Q7.) Is there staggered openings on the elevator?

A7.) No, all elevator door openings face west.

Q8.) Is there an exit location/doorway near the elevator in the basement?

A8.) Yes, directly east of the stairwell.

Q9.) Where is the electrical room located in the basement?

A9.) The electrical room is located directly north of the elevator. Refer to plans.

Q10.) Where is the elevator control room?

A10.) The elevator control room is located within the electrical room and is adjacent to the north side of the elevator.

Refer to plans.

Q11.) Where is the access to the mechanical room?

A11.) Behind the basement stairwell and door is on the south. Refer to the drawings. There is also an exterior door to the mechanical room.

Q12.) What is the source of supplemental heating for the Phase 2 and Phase 3 areas?

A12.) The existing boiler shall be used and the Contractor shall maintain and keep heat to a minimum of 50 degrees and is referenced on DM2.0, Keynote 2.

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Q13.) Who will pay for the utilities during construction?

A13.) The Forest Service will pay for utilities during construction, however if temporary power is required the Contractor will be required to pay for the temporary power connect and utilities. Contractor will need to provide portable toilets.

Second Level

Q14.) What is above the ceiling?

A14.) Attic space. Please refer to the asbestos report in the specifications. Page S-3 states that the vermiculite insulation in the attic contains trace amounts of actinolite asbestos. Under this contract all of this material located in the Phase 1 areas shall be removed and handled as a regulated Asbestos Containing Material.

Q15.) Historically other than the stairs, what other elements of the building is considered historic and will need to be protected or addressed?

A15.) Please refer to the plans/drawings and sheets D9.1and A1.1, but such items as the doors, railings,and windows in addition to the stairs.

Q16.) What types of windows (metal vs wood) will be retained?

A16.) Contractor shall remove all metal and wood windows as shown on the plans. Only wood window shall be given to the Government (Coordinated with CO prior to removal) and metal windows will be properly disposed by the Contractor.

Outside

Q17.) What is the type of access needed for foot traffic between the Jailhouse and the Lolo National Forest District/SO office?

A17.) There will need to be some access from building to building. The pathway shall be a minimum of 10’ wide and be directly to the south of the 100’ x 50’ staging area shown on A1.2. The pathway shall remain unobstructed at all times.

Q18.) Where is the access to the attic?

A18.) You will need to refer to the plans/drawings. Also refer to A2.3 of those plans.

Q19.) If a Contractor needs to have access back into the building before the solicitation is due is that possible?

A19.) The site visit was held on August 12 at 10:00 a.m. If a Contractor wants to view the site again or later, he/she will need to contact the Contracting Officer and see if the COR is available to fulfill the request.

Q20.) Does the parking lot staging area require a fence?

A20.) A fence is not required, but Contractor is responsible for his/her materials, equipment, etc.

Q21.) In terms of past performance, what is required?

A21.) You will need to refer to the solicitation in Sections L and M, which states the past three years, similar projects in nature.

Q22.) May the Contractor utilize the rest of the building (nonwork area) to store/stage materials?

A22.) Construction boundaries are shown on the plans for Phase 1. Any use of other building areas are not allowed without prior permission of the CO.

Amendment No. 0001, dated 08/14/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT

Wage Rate Decision No. MT140064, Mod. 3, dated 08/01/2014

Amendment No. 0001, dated 08/14/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT

Amendment No. 0001, dated 08/14/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT

Amendment No. 0001, dated 08/14/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT

Amendment No. 0001, dated 08/14/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT

Amendment No. 0001, dated 08/14/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT