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SOLICITATION NO. AG-3615-S-10-0005

AMENDMENT NO. 01 – PAGE OF 7

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) (FAC 2005-38)

1. SOLICITATION NO. |2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION |3. DATE ISSUED

| [X] SEALED BID (IFB) |

AG-3615-S-10-0005 | [ ] NEGOTIATED (RFP) | 02/02/2010

IMPORTANT-The "Offer" section on pages 2 and 3 must be fully completed by offeror._______________________________________________________________________

4. CONTRACT NO. |5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST| 6. PROJECT NO.

| NO. |

7. ISSUED BY | 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA, ARS, North Atlantic Area | USDA, ARS, North Atlantic Area Contracting Office | Contracting Office 600 East Mermaid Lane | 600 East Mermaid Lane Wyndmoor, PA 19038 | Wyndmoor, PA 19038

9. FOR |A. NAME |B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

INFORMATION| | (NO COLLECT CALLS)

CALL | LISA M. BOTELLA | (215) 233-6551

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE

DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

THIS ACTION IS BEING MADE UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009

(ARRA). TAS::12 1402::TAS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to replace the multi-zone (sector 400) air handler duct system at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS), in Kearneysville, WV. The project consists of a base bid and two bid options. All work shall be performed in accordance with the terms, conditions, drawings and specifications contained in this document.

Bid Options are pending availability of funding.

Award is being issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. This Acquisition is a Competitive Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, bids will only be accepted from firms that are certified as a SDVOSB in www.ccr.gov website and perform work the NAICS code identified in this solicitation. Also, all subcontractors must be registered in the CCR Website and NAICS CODE at time the bids are due.

Price Range: Between $250,000 and $500,000_______________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 30 calendar days and complete it within 180 calendar days after receiving [ ] award [X] notice to proceed. This performance period is [X] mandatory [ ] negotiable. (See Section F, FAR 52.211-10).

EXCEPTION TO STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV.4-85) Prescribed by GSA APPROVED BY GSA/OIRM (6/85) FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to replace the multi-zone (sector 400) AHU supply ductwork and controls at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS) located in Kearneysville, WV. The project consists of a base bid and two bid options.

The Base Bid includes, but is not limited to, demolition of existing supply air ductwork and reheat coils; installation of new supply air ductwork, VAV boxes and controls, and extending reheat water piping systems to serve the new VAV boxes.

Bid Option No. 1: Bypass VAV Box. Includes, but is not limited to, delete supply fan variable frequency drive, return fan variable frequency drive, duct static pressure sensor, supply fan airflow station, return fan airflow station and associated controls. Add one (1), 4500 CFM bypass box, ductwork and controls in mechanical room.

Bid Option No.2: Reduce the number of VAV boxes as follows:

1. Delete the following VAV boxes and controls:

0. V-26-5

0. V-26-9

0. V-26-11

0. V-26-13

1. Increase the size of V-26-4 to 1,235 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 415, 417 and 418.

1. Increase the size of V-26-6 to 1,365 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 409, 411 and 413.

1. Increase the size of V-26-8 to 1,930 CFM and modify ductwork to serve both branch ducts to Room 108.

1. Increase the size of V-26-10 to 1,765 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105.

1. Increase the size of V-26-12 to 730 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 429, 430 and 432.

1. Increase the size of V-26-14 to 720 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 436, 438 and 440.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the terms, conditions, drawings, and specifications contained in this document.

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE

ALL FOR THE BASE SUM OF $_______________

OPTION LINE ITEMS:

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE

BID OPTION I

All Bid Options are pending availability of funding.

ALSO SEE SECTION L.10.

ALL FOR THE BID OPTION 1 SUM OF $____________

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE!

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

OPTION LINE ITEMS:

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE

BID OPTION II

1. Delete the following VAV boxes and controls:

a. V-26-5

b. V-26-9

c. V-26-11

d. V-26-13

2. Increase the size of V-26-4 to 1,235 CFM

3. Increase the size of V-26-6 to 1,365 CFM

4. Increase the size of V-26-8 to 1,930 CFM

5. Increase the size of V-26-10 to 1,765 CFM

6. Increase the size of V-26-12 to 730 CFM

7. Increase the size of V-26-14 to 720 CFM

All work shall be completed in accordance with Section C.

All Bid Options are pending availability of funding.

ALSO SEE SECTION L.10.

ALL FOR THE BID OPTION 2 SUM OF $____________

GRAND TODAL FOR A LUMP SUM OF BASE BID, BID OPTION 1

AND BID OPTION 2 $_____________________

C.1 (Continued) Bid Option No. 1: Bypass VAV Box. Includes, but is not limited to, delete supply fan variable frequency drive, return fan variable frequency drive, duct static pressure sensor, supply fan airflow station, return fan airflow station and associated controls. Add one (1), 4500 CFM bypass box, ductwork and controls in mechanical room.

Bid Option No.2: Reduce the number of VAV boxes as follows:

1. Delete the following VAV boxes and controls:

a. V-26-5

b. V-26-9

c. V-26-11

d. V-26-13

2. Increase the size of V-26-4 to 1,235 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 415, 417 and 418.

3. Increase the size of V-26-6 to 1,365 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 409, 411 and 413.

4. Increase the size of V-26-8 to 1,930 CFM and modify ductwork to serve both branch ducts to Room 108.

5. Increase the size of V-26-10 to 1,765 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105.

6. Increase the size of V-26-12 to 730 CFM and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 429, 430 and 432.

7. Increase the size of V-26-14 to 720 CFM and modify ductwork to

All Bid Options are pending availability of funding. Also reference Section L.10 AGAR 452.236-70 Additive or Deductive Items on all Bid Options.

E.4 (CONTINUED)

b. The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer ten (10) calendar days advance notice, in writing, of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection.

c. The Contracting Officer or designated Representative will notify the Contractor of any discrepancies and/or omissions noted at the final inspection by providing a "punchlist" as to the discrepancies, omissions, replacement of materials and performance or re-performance of any unsatisfactory work necessary for final acceptance. This notification shall not in any way be deemed an extension of the contract completion date. If all construction required by the contract is found completed and all contractual documents (i.e. payrolls, shop drawings/as-builts, release from claims, etc.) have been submitted, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of such in writing by processing the final payment for the project.

d. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, or such gross mistakes as may amount to fraud, or regarding the Government's right under any warranty or guarantee.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK APR 1984

F.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 30 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 180 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed within 30 days of contract award. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the