Amendment_1.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

Amendment 1 2/9/2015

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

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Attn: Contracting 3040 Biddle Road Medford, OR 97504 Phone: (541) 618-2021

Same as block 6

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

AG-04N7-S-15-0009

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

1/20/2015

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 -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 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Plumbing Repairs – Tiller Ranger Station, Umpqua National Forest This solicitation is amended to add pre-bid meeting notes, set up additional site visit, adjust estimated start work date.See attached pre-bid meeting notes, asbestos report.

An second site visit is scheduled on February 13, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Tiller Ranger District This will be the only additional site visit allowed.

The due date for proposals is extended. Proposals are DUE February 27, 2015 at 4:30pm Estimated Start work date is moved to March 23, 2015

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)

Linda Harmon

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

Plumbing Repairs, Tiller Ranger Station Renovation

SOLICITATION NO. AG-04N7-S-15-0009

NOTES OF A PRE-BID SITE VISIT CONDUCTED 1/26/2015

Reminded all Contractors present that this solicitation was set aside for a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business.

The Contractors toured the work project area, both the external area and inside of the building.

The following questions and answers were brought up.

Q. Do you know exactly where the main line is?

A. No but pot-holing is included in the specs.

Q. Do we need to tap into Fire Hydrant Line? Is there a sprinkler system in the building?

A. The fire hydrants are tapped off the main water line. The main office does not have a dedicated fire line for sprinklers.

Q. Can the sidewalk be cut and repaired?

A. Yes it is performance based and your ideas are encouraged.

Q. Is there a sprinkler system in the building?

A. No

Q. In the vaulted area – can the piping be exposed?

A. PEX pipes should not be installed outdoors, unless they are buried in earth or properly protected from UV exposure cover the pipe with a UV-blocking sleeve (black preferred) and submit pipe insulation for approval. Different manufacturers’ pipes have different degrees of UV resistance as indicated on their labels; always follow the recommendations provided by the particular manufacturer.

Q. Are there specifications for the piping inside?

A. Yes- Pex.

Plumbing Repairs, Tiller Ranger Station Renovation AG-04N7-S-15-0009 Pre-bid Site Visit Notes Amendment #1

Q. In case the option items are added after original performance of contract, can we submit two quotes, ie. If all items are done at once the mobilization cost would be lower – if option items are to be done later there would be a re-mobilization cost added.

A. Yes just make it very clear that you are submitting two options.

Q. Are you getting rid of the basement water heater?

A. Yes

Q. Why are you tying into the existing PEX pipes? Will you be feeding into the existing pipes with the new pipes?

A. Yes. Refer to Drawing Sheet No. 6.

Q. Is there an asbestos report available?

A. Yes -See attached

Q. Is there lead in the paint?

A. Assume there is because the building was built before 1970.

Q. Why are you not tapping into the water fountain by the copier by the fire office since it is a lot less distance?

A. Please tap into the main waterline where indicated on the Drawings.

Q. Can the pipes be exposed in the restrooms?

A. Yes. However, use channeling on walls to cover pipe. The urinals will require some wall demolition for access to the flush valve.

Q. What is the amperage for the on demand water heaters?

A. Reference the specifications, which list the model numbers of approved on demand water heaters. You can look up the cut sheets to determine amperages.

Q: Is there tensioning in sidewalk cement?

A: No cable mesh is suspected.

Q: Will we be Drilling through any beams?

A: No there is to be no drilling through beams in building.

Q. How are we going to deal with hazard areas while workers/FS employees are in area?

A. Protect employees in accordance with OSHA regulations. Notify the COR of any potential hazards or exposures. Work with the COR to coordinate any necessary adjustments to employees work environment or location.

Q. Is the idea to not have pipe under the slab?

A. Yes we are avoiding under the slab except to get it from main line to building.

Q. So the goal of the project is to remove under the slab lines and move above?

A. Yes

Q. Changing all lines to Pex lines?

A. Yes

Q. If you are exposing the pipe, what about the pipe freezing?

A. Please write up why you are proposing what you are doing so we can understand your thoughts.

Q. In the hall next to break room, does the Contractor need to repair the entire wall?

A. Only repair the area at the bottom portion that was damaged.

Q. Are the electrical outlets in the break room part of the contract?

A. No they are not part of this contract.

Q: Can we run the pipes through the breakroom?

A: Yes, include in your quote where/how you are proposing to run pipes.

Q. Has all asbestos in the breakroom been abated?

A. Yes, all has been cleared.

Q. What does the countertop exist of?

A. Refer to the manufactures cut sheets in the solicitation.

Q. In regards to the cabinets – Do they have backs or do we need to repair the sheet rock?

A. Refer to the manufactures cut sheets in the solicitation for cabinets. You will not be repairing the sheet rock, none previously existed behind the cabinets.

Q. Will we need to provide water to Refrigerator?

A. No

Q. In the women’s restroom are we to tie off at this location?

A. No, refer to the drawings – termination is downstairs.

Q. Fire Office system is it not a system right?

A. That is correct.

Q. Why can’t you tap into at existing location that is being disconnected?

A. Tap into the location shown in the Drawings.

Q. We are covering the lines running down the hall, then going to have exposed pipes in restrooms.

A. Yes – we are going to have some exposed pipes. We expect the pex to be channeled with some type of covering. Specify in your proposal how you will accomplish this.

Q. On the submittals – How do you want us to show you our proposal for routing of the pipes and covering them?

A. Put basic information in your proposal of how you are routing the pipes and covering them.

Include enough information for the government to understand your proposal.

Q. Trap Primers- Tap into existing – or run new?

A. Tap into existing trap primers.

Q. Do the shop drawings need to be isometric?

A. They can be isometric. Drawings need to be sufficient to show the Government your installation plan.

Q. How is staff going to use the facilities during the project?

A. You are required to provide a schedule so the government can minimize disruptions and arrange options for employees. We would like schedules that gives us options, for example Work on one restroom at a time to allow the other one to be utilized.

Q. Outside Hose bibs included?

A. Two hose bib locations need to be plumbed: On the side of building where the tap is going into the building near the door and near the door going outside of the break room.