S140058FinalAmendment0005QAs.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) 0005 08/27/2014

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 0005, Building 26, Phase 1, South Wing Renovation

1. This amendment is to provide responses to questions that were submitted on or about August 22, 2014 and those questions being responsed to after Amendment 0004 was issued. Another amendment will be issued to answer pending questions. 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)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment No. 0005, dated 08/27/2014 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 0005 – Questions & Answers from Contractors & additional clarifications from approximately August 22, 2014 through August 26, 2014

Q1.) General note 5 on plan sheets A2.1F and A2.2F calls for ‘plywood floor underlayment at all floor finishes to meet flooring installation manufacturers recommendation and warranty’. There is no further information in the specifications or plans as to which floor finishes will require the plywood underlayment. Are we to assume all the new flooring is to receive the plywood underlayment?

A1.) All areas of new flooring to receive plywood underlayment, ensure level floor transitions between spaces, typically.

Provide cementitious backer board underlayment to areas where new floor tile is indicated. Coordinate with flooring manufacturer's recommendations, as specified.

Q2.) Details 16 and 17 on A5.2 call for two new floor joists around the new elevator shaft at each floor. Details 3 and 4 on S9.1 call for one new 2x ledger and reference an existing floor joist around the new elevator shaft at each floor. Which detail is correct?

A2.) Structural details are correct.

Q3.) I have an item that I will need clarification on. The Type A & B windows as per the schedule on A9.3 and note #4 “fire rated wire glass”. It is possible to put wire glass in a wood window however there will not be a 45 minute fire rating on the total unit because of the wood frame and operable sashes. The only way to get that composite to meet a 45 minute rating will be to use a steel frame and fixed. Even at that you will run it to some square foot size restriction to get to 45 minutes. This is not just a Pella issue but a wood/clad frame issue.

A3.) Drawing, sheets A4.2 & A9.3: Delete fire-rating and "wire" glass type at windows #121.4, #208.12, #208.13.

Provide 088000 Glazing, Type "GL-2" to these windows.

Project Manual, Section 088000 Glazing, 2.9 Glass Schedule: Delete "C. Glass Type GL-3: 45-min. fire-rated, clear insulating glass (Pilkington Pyrostop)."

Q4.) My understanding from the elevator manufacturers is that the product named in specification 142100 is not American made. Since this is a named product, does this also need to be listed in section I-9?

A4.) All products used in the building shall meet the requirements of the Buy American Statute as stated in Section I- 9 FAR 52.225-9 Buy American--Construction Materials (MAY 2014).

Q5.) The railing endpost in detail 12/A4.3 appears to land off the end of the ramp curb. Does the post attach to the sidewalk here, or do we need to add a curb / foundation?

A5.) Drawing detail 12/A4.3 and details 6 & 7/A5.3: Attach posts indicated beyond ramp/stair to existing sidewalk.

Q6.) The language in Alternate 3 refers to all exterior guardrails. Does this also include the railing in detail 6/A5.1? If so, is the landing a part of the base bid or alternate?

A6.) Drawing sheet A5.1, details 5 & 6 are to be included in the base bid.

Q7.) The language in Alternate 2 refers to “repair” of the existing ADA ramp. I have not found any references to repair work other than what is noted on S9.2. Can you clarify what this means?

A7.) Alternate #2 refers to all work associated with the existing ADA ramp; including keynote 16 on plan 16/A2.1, keynote 7 on elevation 6/A4.3, and details 11, 12, & 17/A4.3.

Q8.) Drawing A2.2 shows a window labeled 211.1 that is not included on the window schedule. Can you clarify if this is a new window?

A8.) Drawing sheet A9.3, Window Schedule, add window #211.1, match window scheduled #202.1.

Amendment No. 0005, dated 08/27/2014 Building 26 – Phase 1 South Wing Renovation, H Road, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT

Q9.) I am working on quoting the sound masking system for USFS Building 26. The system as shown on electrical sheets E2.4 and E2.5 will not have the proper coverage. There are not enough speakers to cover the space.

Additional speakers will be required on both first and second floor. This in turn means that additional Speaker Controllers will be required to handle the number of speakers. I have spoke with Dynasound and they are reviewing current design and making corrections for a manufacturer approved system design. Shall I quote the system as shown on the current drawings or shall I wait for Dynasound to complete their design and quote a complete and functional system?

A9.) The layout of the system shall be as shown on the drawings. All other requirements of the specifications shall be met.

Note: The above questions may not be in the numerical order as submitted by the Contractors, since they have been lumped together in this amendment.

Additional drawing or specification clarifications:

• Project Manual, section 096516 Resilient Sheet Flooring, 2.2, C. and D. Change Forbo Flooring Marmoleum references from "Dual" to "Real," (2 locations, total).

• Drawing sheet A9.1, Room Finish Legend, change MARMO-2 reference from "Dual, Rust" to "Real, Rust."

• Project Manual, Section 085200 Wood Windows, 2.1 Manufacturers, A. Basis of Design Product shall read, "Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Marvin, Clad Ultimate Double Hung Magnum, or comparable product."

• Alternates 1-4 as shown in the plans and specifications shall be for work that is located within the area of work of Phase 1 that is shown on Detail 16 of Sheet A1.2.