Amendment_000001_Responses_to_Bidders_Questions.pdf

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2 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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APHIS-MRPBS-ASD-ESB

EDINBURG TX 78541

BLDG 6407

22675 N. MOOREFIELD RD.

APHIS MRPBS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTIN

06/23/2015000001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

06/23/2015

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Tax ID Number: Not Available

DUNS Number: Not Available

The purpose of this amendment 000001 to the above referenced solicitation is to respond to pre-proposal questions, listed below and to correct the conference address. The conference will be held at: Homewood Suites - Newburgh-Stewart Airport - 180 Breunig Road, New

Windsor, NY 12553 - 845-567-2700

A walk thru of the site will follow right after the meeting at 474 International Blvd, Rock

Tavern.

1) Question: On page 52 Section (3) Past Performance of the Solicitation you make note of the 50 mile radius requirement. Can this be extended?

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

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

HERBERT L. SUBER

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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Answer: The radius has been extended to 150 miles.

2) Question: On Page 53 you identify Key Personnel as Project Manager or coordinator, On-Site Superintendent, Construction Supervisor and inspection and testing agents. Would the USDA consider the submittal of the required information of just the Project Manager and Superintendent?

Answer: Identify only the Project Manager and Superintendent.

3) Question: Note: Page 48 indicates Tom Smith as the POC for questions and Page 49 indicates that it is you?

Answer: Section L.8 Site Visit - For Directions to the meeting site, contact Tom Smith. Section L.9 and L.10 - Proposal inquiries and receipt are to be sent to the Contracting Officer, Martha Garza

4) Question: Do you need the bonds for each task order or for the price of the entire contract?

Answer: Bond Requirements: Performance Bonds and/or payment bonds will be required as specified in the Agreement at the Task Order level. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under FAR 28.102.

Bond requirements will be specified in each individual task order. The cost of performance bonds for individual task orders shall be quoted as a separate line item price

5) Question: Is this project site work maintenance or is it actual building construction maintenance?

Answer: Building construction maintenance. A small part, at times, would be site maintenance.

Additional Information - Special Ordering Procedures:

(1) Definitions Applicable to Ordering Procedures for IDIQ Contracts:

(a) Task order (TO): an order for construction, repair and/or alteration services placed against an established contract.

(b) Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT):

$150,000

(c) Eligible contractor: contractor that has not reached its annual MOL (for base year as well as each of the one-year options).

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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(d) Ordering Contracting Officer: warranted Contracting Officer/Specialist signing individual task orders.

(e) Line Item: individually priced work items, may or may not include more than one work component.

(f) Primary performance area: New York Animal Import Center Facility.

Task Orders (TOs) for requirements below the SAT may be issued to the eligible contractor with the lowest priced line items at the discretion of the ordering contracting officer. Determination of the lowest priced line item contractor will be based on the aggregate total of the prices for the specific line items required on the TO. If the lowest priced line item contractor has reached its MOL for the year (or will exceed their MOL if awarded this TO); the TO will be issued to the next lowest priced line item contractor.

(2) Task Orders will be issued on a Form "Optional Form 347" and represent the Government's acceptance of the contractor's task order proposal. Orders may be placed via mail, e-mail, or other electronic commerce. For TOs valued at $30,000 through $150,000, a form of payment protection must be provided and accepted (payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit) before a NTP can be issued. For TOs over $150,000 both performance and payment bonds must be received and accepted prior to issuance of NTP.

(a) The Government shall endeavor to utilize this contract to the maximum practical extent for repairs and alterations, however, the Government reserves the right to perform, or have performed by others, any services, repairs and alterations, required within the primary performance area;

doing so shall not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

(b) The Government may request a contractor to submit a quote for lump sum (non-line item) work.

3. All offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment 000001.

4. This amendment does not change the closing date for submission of proposals.

Period of Performance: 08/01/2015 to 07/31/2020

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110