S140058FinalAmendmen0003QAs.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) 0003 08/21/2014

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 0003, Building 26, Phase 1, South Wing Renovation

1. This amendment is to provide responses to questions that were submitted from approximately August 18, 2014 through August 20, 2014, being responsed to after Amendment 0002 was issued. There are still a few outsanding questons from Monday, August 18, 2014 that are pending responses and will be answered in the next amendment. Please see the following pages for the questions and answers.

2. 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)

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment No. 0003, dated 08/21/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT

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

Amendment 0003 – Questions and Answers from Contractors and additional clarifications from approximately August 18, 2014 through August 20, 2014

Q1.) The solicitation lists this project as a total small business set aside. Does that mean only small businesses falling under the $36.5 M limit are able to provide an offer on this project?

A1.) Please refer to Section I – Contract Clauses in the solicitation: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2014) and 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

(NOV 2011).

Q2.) We were unable to attend the prebid meeting and walkthrough for the Building 26 project. Is it possible to schedule another walkthrough for subs and GC’s that missed the first one?

A2.) This question was answered on Amendment 0002, Question 8 and Amendment 0001 Question 19.

Q8.) Questions regarding access to the building (Amendment 0002)?

A8.) Note the following that was previously answered in Amendment 0001.

Q19.) If a Contractor needs to have access back into the building before the solicitation is due is that possible (Amendment 0001)?

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.

Amendment 0002: Under this Amendment we have determined that additional visits to the interior of the building will not be provided. Contractors will still be able to walk around the exterior of the building.

Q3.) Is it possible to hand carry the bid package?

A3.) Please see Section L- 4 Facsimile Proposals and Email Proposals in the solicitation. L- 4(c) Offerors may not submit facsimile proposals or e-mail proposals as responses to this solicitation. Proposals received by fax or e-mail will not be considered. Please refer to SF 1442 which is summarized and full content is found in the solicitation, on SF 1442 block 13a. states Sealed offers in original and 3 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 4:00 p.m. local time September 3, 2014.

Q4.) I would like to offer a proposal for sound masking on the Bldg 26 remodel which is specified as Dynasound or approved equal.

A4.) This has been answered under Question 6 on Amendment 0002.

Q6.) Inquiries/questions requesting Substitutions or Prior Approvals?

A6.) Substitution/Prior Approval requests will not be approved or considered prior to contract award. Many items in the specifications and drawings show Brand Name products as a Basis of Design. All of these products with the exception of the security system shall allow for an approved equal. Substitutions for these products may be submitted for review and approval after the contract is awarded. Products that meet all the salient characteristics of the specified product will be approved provided they also meet the Buy American requirements.

If the Contractor chooses to bid based on a product that has not been approved, there is a possibility that when that product is submitted for approval that it may be rejected if it does not meet the salient characteristic of the Basis of Design product. Refer to Specification Sections 013300 and 016000 for Submittal Procedures and Product Requirements for additional information..

Q5.) Inquiries/questions to submit for prior approval to bid?

A5.) This has been answered under Question 6 on Amendment 0002.

Q6.) Inquiries/questions requesting Substitutions or Prior Approvals?

A6.) Substitution/Prior Approval requests will not be approved or considered prior to contract award. Many items in the specifications and drawings show Brand Name products as a Basis of Design. All of these products with the exception of the security system shall allow for an approved equal. Substitutions for these products may be submitted for review and approval after the contract is awarded. Products that meet all the salient characteristics of the specified product will be approved provided they also meet the Buy American requirements.

If the Contractor chooses to bid based on a product that has not been approved, there is a possibility that when

Amendment No. 0003, dated 08/21/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT that product is submitted for approval that it may be rejected if it does not meet the salient characteristic of the Basis of Design product. Refer to Specification Sections 013300 and 016000 for Submittal Procedures and Product Requirements for additional information..

Q6.) Are hard copies of blueprints/specifications available for Building 26 remodel?

A6.) The solicitation package including the drawings, specifications, amendments and additional information is available to be downloaded and printed from https://www.fbo.gov. The official Government site for soliciation AG-03R6-S-14-0058 is Federal Business Opportunities and the information pertaining to this solicitation has been posted on this site. Please go to the above url address to print the information pertaining to the solicitation.

Q7.) Do we need to complete the annual representations and certifications via the SAM website prior to submitting our bid?

A7.) Please refer to the solicitation, L- 2 FAR 52.204-7(b)(1) System for Award Management (JUL 2013). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

https://www.fbo.gov/