AG-3604-S-15-0022_Amend_00002.pdf

AG-3604-S-15-0022

UNIT: NRS – Morgantown, WV PROJ NAME: HVAC Renovation

Amendment 000002

The following questions were received and are hereby answered by this amendment:

Q1) Will the VAV boxes in the 1977 wing will still need to be controlled pneumatically?

A1) Yes.

Q2) Can one thermostat be used to control both the FTR and dual duct boxes or must they be separated?

A2) Bid as shown in drawings and specs.

Q3) Can the dual duct boxes be retrofitted to DDC or must they be replaced?

A3) Bid as shown in drawings and specs.

Q4) How many loops are in each wing in for the FTR? Can they be isolated at each office?

A4) One loop in each wing. The 1966 wing can be shut off in the boiler room and still have the capability to provide heat to the 1977 wing and the air-handler hot deck. The 1977 wing can isolate areas since there are gate valves to allow in line isolation to specific areas.

Q5) Will the downspout have to be relocated for the installation of the new fresh air intake?

A5) The downspout does not have to be relocated if the ducting allows clearance so that it can remain in its original configuration.

Q6) Is modification of the existing safety grating for the installation a portion of the requirement?

A6) Yes, any work to install the new ducting that will cause modification to the protective grating will have to be returned to protect anyone/anything from falling into the pit.

Q7) What are the work hours for this project?

A7) Due to the fact we’re situated in a primarily residential area it, work shall not begin before 7 a.m. and shall not end later than 10 p.m. for any demo work or equipment movement that would be a disturbance to the local residents.

PROJ NAME: HVAC Renovation

Amendment 000002

REMOVE the following Provision from Section L:

FAR 52.236-27 -- Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Bill Danfield

Address: Institute for Applied Ecosystem Studies, 5985 Highway K, Rhinelander, WI 54501

Telephone/E-Mail: bdanfield@fs.fed.us

(End of Provision)

REPLACE with the following:

AGAR 452.237-71 Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference (FEB 1988)

(a) The Government is planning a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference, during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

(b) Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least five (5) days prior to the conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the conference; however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and answers, and a list of attendees, will be disseminated.

(c) In order to facilitate conference preparations, it is requested that the person named on the Standard Form 33 of this solicitation be contacted and advised of the number of persons who will attend.

(d) The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

(e) Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting an offer.

(f) The conference will be held:

Date: July 23, 2015

Time: 09:00 AM Eastern Time

Location: USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, 180 Canfield Street, Morgantown, WV 26505

(End of Provision)

PROJ NAME: HVAC Renovation

Amendment 000002

REMOVE Section M and replace with the following:

M.1 FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Past Performance

2. Experience

3. Biobased Plan

4. Price/Cost

Factors 1, 2 and 3, when combined, are relatively equal. Factor 4 is more important than Factors 1 - 3.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

M.2 EVALUATION FACTORS & SELECTION CRITERIA

1. FACTOR 1: Past Performance (Please complete and return Attachment C – Experience Questionnaire).

2. FACTOR 2: Experience (Please complete and return Attachment C – Experience Questionnaire).

3. FACTOR 3: Biobased Plan (Please address your plan for disposal, recycling, salvaging and reuse of materials per Specs Section 017419).

4. FACTOR 4: Price/Cost (Please complete and return Paragraph B.2) Provide your lump sum price for the Schedule of Items in Section B.