Amend No. 03 USNA Admin.pdf

OMB Approval 2700‐0042

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2

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

03 03/05/2010

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

U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS FD, Facilities Contracts Branch, Darleen Masten 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Mail Stop 5124, RM. 4‐1252B Beltsville, MD 20705‐5124 Phone: 301‐504‐1183 E‐mail: darleen.masten@ars.usda.gov

Same as Block 7

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

AG‐3K15‐S‐09‐0019

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01/29/2010

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 one (1) copy 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 DATA 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 data 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.

(�) 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.)

The due date for receipt of proposals is not extended. The due date remains 2:00 PM, Eastern time, March 18, 2010, as previously established by Amendment No. 02 of the solicitation in Block 6 & 7 above.

The due date for all questions remains March 9, 2010, 2pm, Eastern Time. Please email all questions to Darleen Masten at darleen.masten@ars.usda.gov and send a copy (cc) Janice Speth at Janice.Speth@ars.usda.gov.

Except at 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)

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540‐01‐152‐8070 30‐105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10‐83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.24

SOLICITATION NO. AG-3K15-S-09-0019

AMENDMENT No. 03

The following changes have been made to the solicitation. Replacement pages have been provided with a || noting changed lines.

01. Page 3, the word “contents” is replaced with “Table of Contents”.

02. Page 3, added to page “Part I – The Schedule” and “Section A - SECTION A - SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD”, and “SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS”

03. Page 3, added “H.15, Layout of work (FAR 52.236-17) (APR 1984)”.

04. Page 4, added “PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES” and “SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES.”

05. Page 5, Corrected to read: “PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS”

06. Page 7, deleted references to “being added by amendment” under Option Items 04A and 04B.

07. Page 11, add new “F.4 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (52.236-1) (APR 1984)”;

08. Page 12, Section F.6, remove “(14 months)” and insert “, including options”.

09. Page 17, Section G.5, Change AGAR Advisory Number to “88c.”

10. Page 48, delete reference to FAR 52.223-1 as it is covered in provision K.2.

11. Page 63, change name of Contracting Officer to Janice M. Speth.

12. Page 63, add to Section L.10, the following revised paragraph (b). “(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— February 18, 2010, 10:00am, Eastern Time, to meet in the auditorium of the Administration Building. A second Site Visit is scheduled for March 4, 2010, at 10am, Eastern Time. Tour only. Meet in lobby of Administration Building.”

Paragraph (c) we delete the word “Auditorium” on the second line of the address.

13. Page 64, Section L.12, paragraph (3), subparagraphs B and C as amended in Amendment 2, change quantities to One Original and 5 copies.

14. Several firms have called about mailing lists. Please refer to Amendment No. 02, which provides a copy of the sign-in sheets for the Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit #1. Attached is the Sign-in Sheet for the Site Visit #2, held on 3/4/2010. Additionally, when you open the FedBizOpps synopsis you will see a tab labeled “Interested Vendors,” click on it and you will see a list of firms that have signed on as interested in this project.

15. The following replacement pages are included in this amendment: 3, 4, 5; 7; 11; 12; 17; 48; 63; and 64.

16. List of Attachments:

o Questions Received from Industry (Attachment A) o Asbestos Survey Report (Attachment B) o A-E’s Power Point Presentation for Pre-proposal Conference/First Site Visit held on 02/18/2010 (Attachment C) o Sign-In Sheet, Site Visit #2, held 3/4/2010 (Attachment D)

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04 OPTIONAL ITEM #3

Roof Replacement (Referenced as Add Alternative #3 in drawings/specifications)

ALL FOR THE LUMP SUM OF.............................. $

05 OPTIONAL ITEM #4A

Windows Replacement – Administrative Wing

06 OPTIONAL ITEM #4B

Windows Replacement – Herbarium Wing

SUBTOTAL FOR OPTION ITEMS........................ $

AGGREGATE TOTAL……………………………………………………..$____________________

Amend. No. 03 03/05/2010

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10)

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 14 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 420 days after receipt of Notice To Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.2 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.211-12) (SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $898.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

F.3 TIME EXTENSIONS (FAR 52.211-13) (SEPT 2000)

Time extensions for contract changes will depend upon the extent, if any, by which the changes cause delay in the completion of the various elements of construction. The change order granting the time extension may provide that the contract completion date will be extended only for those specific elements related to the changed work and that the remaining contract completion dates for all other portions of the work will not be altered. The change order also may provide an equitable readjustment of liquidated damages under the new completion schedule.

F.4 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (52.236-1) (APR 1984) ||

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least fifteen (15%) percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

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F.5 SUSPENSION OF WORK (FAR 52.242-14) (APR 1984) ||

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer’s failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension delay or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly.

However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed-

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

F.6 PERFORMANCE TIME ||

The period of performance is 420 calendar days, including options, after receipt of Notice To || Proceed (NTP). This includes time for the construction contractor to order and install leased trailers and to move staff out of the building.

F.7 EXERCISE OF OPTIONAL ITEMS ||

The time to exercise any of the optional items will be within 120 days from date of contract award.

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G.6 POST AWARD EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE (AGAR ADVISORY

NO. 88c) ||

(a) Contractor Performance Evaluations

Interim and final evaluations of contractor performance will be prepared on this contract in accordance with FAR 42.15 (or FAR 36.201 for construction, or FAR 36.604 for Architect Engineering). The final performance evaluations will be prepared at the time of completion of work.

Interim and final evaluations will be provided to the contractor as soon as practicable after completion of the evaluation. The Contractor can elect to review the evaluation and submit additional information or a rebuttal statement. The contractor will be permitted thirty days to respond. Contractor response is voluntary and is not mandatory. Any disagreement between the parties regarding an evaluation will be referred to an individual one level above the Contracting Officer, whose decision is final.

Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file, and may be used to support future award decisions.

(b) Electronic Access to Contractor Performance Evaluations

FAR 42.15 (or FAR 36.201 for construction, or FAR 36.604 for architect engineering) require agencies to prepare interim and final evaluations of contractor performance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture utilizes the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Contractor Performance System (CPS) to record and maintain past performance information. The CPS module for architect engineer contracts is not yet available, therefore the following information regarding electronic access does not apply to architect engineer contracts.

Contractors that have Internet capability may access evaluations through a secure Web site for review and comment by completing the registration form that can be obtained at the following URL:

http://oamp.od.nih.gov/OD/CPS/cps_contractor.htm

The registration process requires the contractor to identify an individual that will serve as a primary contact and who will be authorized access to the evaluation for review and comment. In addition, the contractor will be required to identify a secondary contact who will be responsible for notifying the cognizant contracting official in the event the primary contact is unavailable to process the evaluation within the required 30 day time period. Once the contractor is registered and a performance evaluation has been prepared and is ready for comment, the CPS will send an email to the contractor representative notifying that individual that a performance evaluation is electronically available for review and comment.

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PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF THE OFFEROR

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFEROR

K.1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-1) (FEB

1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulations: http://www.arnet.gov/far/

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

CLAUSE

NUMBER DATE TITLE____________________________

52.236-28 OCT 1997 PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL-CONSTRUCTION

K.2 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FAR 52.204-8) (FEB 2009)

(a) (1)The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $33.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

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L.9 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in Section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS FD, Facilities Contracts Branch ATTN: Janice Speth, Mail Stop 5124 || 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Rm. 4-1252B Beltsville, Maryland 20705-5100

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

L.10 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FAR 52.236-27) (FEB 1995) (ALTERNATE I) (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) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— February 18, 2010, 10:00am, Eastern Time, || To meet in the auditorium of the Administration Building. A second Site Visit is scheduled for || March 4, 2010, at 10am, Eastern Time. Tour only. Meet in lobby of Administration Building. ||

(c) Participants will meet at—

U.S. National Arboretum Administration Building || 3501 New York Avenue, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20002

L.11 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the contracting officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

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L.12 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS

PROPOSALS

(a) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished in the following format with the numbers of copies as specified below.

(1) The proposal must include a technical proposal and business/price proposal. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. The technical proposal must not contain reference to cost; however, resource information (such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, etc.) must be contained in the technical proposal so that the contractor's understanding of the statement of work may be evaluated.

(2) Offerors may, at their discretion, submit alternate proposals or proposals which deviate from the requirement; provided, that an offeror also submits a proposal for performance of the work as specified in the statement of work. Any "alternate" proposal may be considered if overall performance would be improved or not compromised, and if it is in the best interest of the Government. Alternate proposals, or deviations from any requirement of this RFP, must be clearly identified.

(3) The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of this RFP.

(4) Offerors shall submit their proposal(s) in the following format and the quantities specified.

(ORIGINALS with original signature(s) shall be clearly identified):

A. One Original and 2 copies of the completed, signed offer, including bid bond, SF 1442, and Sections A through K of the solicitation package B. One Original and 5 copies of the technical proposal || C. One Original and 5 copies of the business/cost proposal ||

Submit the proposal, which provides all information responding to the factors and sub factors detailed in Section L. The proposal should be submitted on 8-1/2” x 11 paper with fonts no smaller than 10 pitch, bound, and organized to correspond with the evaluation factors. Each factor shall be stated briefly and numbered as listed in this solicitation, then the response provided or directions on where to find the information shall be provided. The proposal should not exceed 50 typewritten pages, including the Table of Contents. A page is defined as one side of a piece of paper.

ATTACHMENT “A”

Questions Received from Industry

Please note that only answers provided via an amendment are the official answers to any questions.

No. QUESTION ANSWER 05 “Please advise if you have solar screens on this project.”

There are no existing, or proposed, solar panels at the Administration building. There are existing exterior vertical aluminum sun shades (on the south facing windows.) Amendment 02 added plans and specifications for interior window shades.

06 “What is the prospect for the use of geothermal systems in the renovation project? “

Geothermal systems are not part of the mechanical design.

07A

07B

07C

“Reference section M.2 Criteria for Evaluating Proposals: the note at the bottom of the page reads "Newly established firms with no past experience shall receive a neutral score which reflects 50% of the possible points for Past Performance.”

“With no past experience, do newly established firms receive a neutral score for the Sub Factor "Experience" or no points?”

“Will the Government allow a bidder to submit project (with past performance evaluations ) under the $5M threshhold?’

“If the answer to Question 2 is affirmative, will a score above "neutral" be possible for Sub Factors "Experience and Past Performance"?”

07A. The statement referenced doesn’t apply to Experience. It only applies to Past Performance.

Experience will be evaluated based on the criteria of Experience. See Section L.12, on page 65.

07B. Yes, but the proposal will be scored accordingly.

07C. The factors will be scored according to the submitted technical proposal and scored on the write up details. For Past Performance as stated "Newly established firms with no past experience shall receive a neutral score which reflects 50% of the possible points for Past Performance.”

08 “Regarding the above referenced solicitation, in an effort to demonstrate our relevant project experience for the technical proposal, may we also submit the experience of a teaming partner if we choose to pursue the project in that manner?

Please advise.”

We do allow Joint Ventures (JV) & teaming agreements as long as the proper legal paperwork that establishes the JV/teaming agreement is in place. If it’s a teaming arrangement, you will need to provide paperwork as to who will be taking the lead, etc. Please remember this is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

09 “Permit and Inspections have plans been submitted to DCRA for building permit? If not, will contractor make submission? This could be a very lengthy review process. DCRA Building permit could be required if mechanical, plumbing, and electric DCRA permits are expected.”

Building Permits of Federal projects in DC are not required.

10A

10B

“After reviewing the scope of work and the solicitation package, I do have a question about the asbestos abatement needs. In the scope of work it clearly states the need for asbestos abatement.

1.) Did your office perform an asbestos inspection of the building and do you have a copy of the asbestos report? If so will you please post the inspection report to include the summary of findings, estimated qualities of materials and all other supporting documentation.

2.) Do you have an asbestos abatement specific specification to identify contractor requirements, responsibilities, and overall asbestos abatement procedures and testing requirements that your division would like for us to follow. If so may we please obtain a copy.”

1.) Yes, we had an Asbestos Survey performed. A copy of the Asbestos Report is attached. On page 3 of the report it states that specifications are attached.

We did not attach them because they are already included in Section 13281N of the specifications.

The summary of the findings, estimated qualities, etc., are also listed in Section 13281N of the specifications.

2.) See Section 13281N of the specifications.

11 “Regarding this project, is there a copy of the asbestos survey available?”

See Answer to Question 10 above.

12 “Part number specified for Cat5e cabling is Mohawk M57550RB, Yellow Cat5e cable. At the typical workstation outlet there are two (2) yellow and one (1) white RJ45 jacks. Should the colors of the cables match jack colors and should they be on separate patch panels?

PENDING

13 “Should wall phone outlets be terminated on patch panels?”

Cabling can be Mohawk or Hitachi or approved equal. Colors do not need to match and there does not need to be separate patch panels. Cables must be labeled.

14 “Drawing E0.04 shows a new six (6) strand 62.5 MM fiber optic cable and a fifty (50) pair copper cable going into existing Telco Manhole. Are these cables being spliced in the manhole?”

Yes.

15 “Drawing E0.04 also shows a new six (6) strand

62.5 MM fiber optic cable and a fifty (50) pair

copper cable going into an existing Transformer Vault. Are these cables terminating in the Transformer Vault? If so on what?”

No they are terminated in the headhouse.

16 “Are the Voice/Data outlets in the temporary trailers to be typical configuration of three (3) cables with two (2) yellow jacks and one (1) white jack? What is the pathway for these outlets and should they be assumed to be surface mounted raceway and outlet boxes in the temporary trailers?”

Yes to the first question.

The design of the raceway is at the discretion of the contractor and the trailer provider.

“Drawing E0.02 states to provide a 36” x 36” x 12” NEMA 3R Data/Telco Cabinet with five (5) terminal strips, thirty (30) terminations per strip.

Please clarify terminal strips.””

The terminal strips are to provide a point of splicing between the wiring in the trailer and the wire to the telecom room. The contractor may downsize the size of the cabinet and number of strips to meet the telecom requirements of each trailer.

18 Clarification on cable manufacturers. Whenever the requirement for Mohawk cable is specifically required on the plans or in the specifications it shall mean “Mohawk, Hitachi, or approved equal.” Whenever the requirement for Hubbell racks and parts is specifically required on the plans or in the specifications it shall mean “Hubbell or approved equal.”

19 “In order to receive accurate pricing from the moving contractors they must have an idea of what is being moved and where it is being moved, will this information be available for us on 3/4/10 walk thru?”

20A

20B

20C

20D

20E

20F

20G

20H

Section 13720A:

“1. 1.2 Does the existing Lenel system have the required license capacity to accept the additional reader required ? If not, is the contractor to supply ?

2. 1.2 Is communication between the Arboretum and the Beltsville server over phone lines or network ? Will the Arboretum supply the required network drops ?

3. 1.2 Are any Lenel client licenses required ? Is the contractor to supply a workstation ?

4. 1.2.16 Please elaborate on which devices/wiring requires surge protection ? Is this required for all CCTV coaxial cable, card reader cable, etc ?

5. 2.4.1 Are all door contacts to be balanced magnetic switches ?

6. 2.4.1.3 Is the remote test capability required for the BMS units ?

7. 2.6.1 Are the card readers specified to read only FIS 201 compliant cards, or are they required to read multiple technologies (such as prox)?

8. 3.4.6 Endurance testing requirements are stated to be 15 consecutive days 24/7 for phase I and III. This equates to 720 man hours of testing for the system. This requirement will add significant cost to the project. Is this testing required ?”

1. Contractor shall provide all required licenses for the system.

2. Communications shall be “Over Network”.

Contractor shall provide all drops. The government shall provide the final connectivity.

3. Additional work stations are not required. No additional client license is required.

4. The entire Head End Controlling System Equipment requires “Surge Protection” at and within the equipment.

5. PENDING

6. Not required.

7. Card readers must be capable of reading multiple technologies.

8. Paragraph 3.4.6- Endurance Testing:

The endurance testing will be required as per the statement of work, however the contractor will not be required to provide an onsite operator to monitor the system during this test period.

After the completion of the15 day test, the contractor will generate a incident report from the Lenel system showing all activity including but not limited to all Alarms, Supervisory Signals, Communication Failure, Power Loss, Low Battery, Invalid Access, Doors Forced Opened, Door Held Opened, Tampers, Duress, Emergency Request to Exit Button, Line Errors, Open Line Faults and all restores associate with each individual input.

Note: This method of endurance testing shall apply to phases II, III and IV as well.

21A

21B

21C

21D

21E

21F

21G

Section 16751A:

“1. 2.5 Specification states that CCTV and access control are to be integrated. Is the contractor to supply the server and client video licenses ? or do these exist on the existing Lenel server ?

2. 2.10 Is a video matrix switcher required ? 2.5 requires the access control and CCTV system to be integrated and CCTV functions can be accomplished through the integration.

3. 2.11 Is a video multiuplexer required ? 2.5 requires the access control and CCTV system to be integrated and CCTV functions can be accomplished through the integration.

4. 2.12 Is a specific DVR required ? Please provide make and model.

5. 2.12 What frame rate and resolution are required for recording ? (for each camera)

6. 2.14 Is the contractor to supply any rack equipment ?

7. 3.4.4 Endurance testing requirements are stated to be 15 consecutive days 24/7 for phase I and III. This equates to 720 man hours of testing for the system. This requirement will add significant cost to the project. Is this testing required ?”

1. CCTV and Access Control must be integrated.

Contractor shall provide the required video license.

They “DO NOT” exist on the server.

2. Contractor shall determine the requirements for the Matrix Server.

3. Contractor shall determine the requirement for the Multiplexer.

4. Contractor shall determine the make and model required. Equipment provided must be capable of integrating with the existing Lenel System equipment.

5. Standard is thirty (30) frames per second.

Resolution shall be 510 minimum.

6. Contractor shall provide all racks.

7. See Answer to Question 20, sub-number 8.

22 “Per plans and specification the new fire alarm shall transmit signals to the Fire Headquarters in Beltsville. Please furnish the type of fire alarm receiver that will be receiving the signals and in what format are the signals to be transmitted, also what is to be transmitted, i.e. Alarm, Supervisory and Trouble only or point ID for each device.“

23 “If a Contractor does not have on their resume a total of 5 projects, each over $5M within the last 5 years does this preclude them from bidding on this opportunity?”

Refer to answer to question 07.

24 “Please provide who is the building controls contractor. Please also clarify if there is an existing EMS/BAS system to tie into.”

25 “Please provide who is the building fire alarm contractor responsible for final fire alarm tie-ins.”

PENDING

26 “Please clarify if the General Contractor is responsible for providing and paying for the building permit.”

See Answer to Question 09.

27 “If any or all of the options are exercised, will any time extensions be granted above the 420 days allotted to complete construction, or does the 420 days encompass the base bid and all options regardless of which options are exercised?”

The 420 days covers the base and all options. Section F.6 is revised per this amendment to reflect that.

28 “Site plans C5.01 & C5.02 and specifications reference tree protection and Stabilized Construction entrances, however these are not indicated on drawings. Please clarify the locations/quantity of these requirements.”

Vegetation protection is for the entire site. There are plants in the pond (aka moat) in the front and back of the building; plants along the building and a tree actually growing on the back wall of the building.

There are also fish in the pond.

29 “Can you please provide specific info on the Granite for the Reception desk top, backsplash & ledge. Granite-Mottled Black is all that is shown and the suppliers need to have a manufacturer or more detailed information to track the material.”

30 “Please provide a wage scale for equipment operators? It is not listed in the current wage scale issued.”

31 “The riser on drawing E4.05 shows eleven (11) card readers. The floor plans show sixteen (16).

Which is correct?”

32 “What is the card format of the existing Lenel system? The specs do not provide the exact bit pattern that is to be used; only that 100 cards will be provided and programmed by the government.”

33 “Do any of the card readers need to have a keypad?”

PENDING

34 “The riser on drawing E4.05 shows nine (9) cameras. The floor plans show thirteen (13).

Which is correct?”

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35 “The drawings or specs do not specify if the cameras are fixed or if they are Pan/Tilt/Zoom.

Please clarify?”

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26 “The drawings or specs do not specify if the cameras are to be ceiling or wall mounted. Please clarify?”

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27 “The drawings or specs do not mention any security video recording at the site. Is all of the video to be terminated back to the main building via network?”

28 “The note on the security system legend on drawing E0.01 states that we are to provide an empty conduit system for the security and all security equipment is to be furnished by others.

Is this true or are we expected to provide a turnkey price for the security work?”

29A

29B

29C

29D

29E

29F

29G

29H

As per Spec 08710:

“1. HW-3 calls out door G07A. I could not find this door on the floor plans or door schedule.

Please advise.

2. Door G11A is called out to have both HW-7 and HW-10. A7.01 calls out HW-10 for door G11A. Please clarify.

3. Door G41A is called out to have HW-34.

However, A7.01 calls out HW-66 for this door.

Please clarify.

4. HW-49 is called out for door 120"B". I could not find this door on the plans or schedule. Is it actually door 120"AA"? Please advise.

5. HW-51 is called out for Doors 130A and 131A. As per A7.02 these doors are called out to receive HW-65. Please clarify. (Note that HW-51 is not used in the base bid on A7.01 or A7.02.)

6. HW-55 is designated for use only on door 138A. As per A7.02 door 165A is also to receive this hardware set. Please advise.

7. HW-65 is designated for use only on door 168A. As per A7.02, doors 130A and 131A are also to receive this hardware set. Please advise.

8. HW-68 is designated for use on door 165A.

This hardware set is not used on A7.02 (reference item 1.6 above - Door 165A is called out to receive HW-55.) Please clarify.”

30 “Details 2 and 5 on A9.08 indicate 2" tube steel frame and supports in Serving 114. There are no details in re fastening or connecting of steel members in either the architectural or structural drawings.”

31 “Demo Drawing AD3.01 indicates demo in seven

(7) locations for overflow roof drains.

Architectural and Mechanical Drawings indicate eight (8) overflow drains. Please clarify.“

32 “Family Restroom 105 does not indicate a Sanitary Napkin Disposal. Is one required?”

33 “On A7.02, doors 134AA and 135AA are called out to have frames that are both Wood and Type 1 Hollow Metal. Please advise which is correct.”

34 “Door 117A is called out as 45 minute rated but it is to be installed in a non-rated type 1 wall.

Please advise.”

35 “Door G18A is non-rated as per A7.01 but it is to be installed in a Type 1A (1-hr) wall. Please advise.“

36 “Door G39A is non-rated but it leads to a 1-hr rated stair well. Please advise.”

37 “Door G43A is a 45 minute door but it is to be installed in a non-rated Type 1 wall. Please advise.”

38 “Door G22A is 45 minute rated but adjacent wing walls are non-rated Type 1 walls. Please

39 “Door G11A is 45 minute rated but shown to be installed in a non-rated Type 1 wall. Please advise .”

40 “East wall of G003 is called out as wall type "3D." This designation does not exist on A8.01.

Please clarify.”

41 “Door 170A leads to Stair #1 and is 1-hr rated.

Yet the enclosing walls around this stairwell are listed as non--rated Types 1 and 8. Please

42 “Door 117A is 45 minute rated yet adjacent walls are non-rated Type 1. Please advise.”

43 “Please provide wall type for partition separating Serving 114 and Projection 118.”

44A

44B

“There are several shafts indicated on the drawings that cannot be built as described. For Example:

1. Shaft in NE corner of Rm 102 is indicated to be of Types 1R, 1 and 2R. Type 1 is not rated.

Regardless, it is not possible to build all four sides and close up this shaft and achieve fire rating called out on Life Safety Plan using these wall types. A UL classified shaft wall system (similar to Type 12) should be designated for this and all other similar situations. Please advise.

2. Shaft in Room 148 is enclosed in Type 12 walls. There is no UL classification or fire rating for this assembly called out on A8.01. Please

45 “Restroom G006: A1.03 has wall types 3 and 5 listed for East and South walls. A6.01 says that East and South walls are to receive Cement Board and Ceramic Tile. This is not indicated on A8.01 for types 3 and 5 walls. Also, A9.05 symbol legend for tile walls only indicates tile on South wall. Please clarify.”

46 “A6.01 and A6.02 indicate cement board walls in all areas receiving ceramic tile. When referencing floor plans, A8.01 and A9.05, no walls with cement board are called out. Also, please verify that extent of wall tile is as shown on A9.05.”

47 “Dwg A1.03A (issued with Add Alternate #4) indicates door G22"C". Please verify that this should read G22"B".”

48 “Please provide a wage scale for equipment scale issued.”

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49 “The riser on drawing E4.05 shows eleven (11) card readers. The floor plans show sixteen (16).

Which is correct?”

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50 “What is the card format of the existing Lenel system? The specs do not provide the exact bit pattern that is to be used; only that 100 cards will

51 “Do any of the card readers need to have a keypad?”

52 “The riser on drawing E4.05 shows nine (9) cameras. The floor plans show thirteen (13).”

Which is correct?

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53 “The drawings or specs do not specify if the cameras are fixed or if they are Pan/Tilt/Zoom.

Please clarify?”

PENDING

54 “The drawings or specs do not specify if the cameras are to be ceiling or wall mounted.

Please clarify?”

PENDING

55 “The drawings or specs do not mention any security video recording at the site. Is all of the video to be terminated back to the main building via network?”

PENDING

56 “The note on the security system legend on drawing E0.01 states that we are to provide an empty conduit system for the security and all security equipment is to be furnished by others.

Is this true or are we expected to provide a turnkey price for the security work?”

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57 “Please provide a panel schedule for panel SL shown on drawings E2.02 and E5.01.”

PENDING

58 “The equipment layouts shown on the electrical room details on drawings E2.02 and E3.01 conflict with each other. Please clarify which layout is correct.”

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59 “Please provide a panel schedule for panel SL shown on E2.02 and E5.01.”

See Answer to Question 57

60 “The equipment layouts shown on E2.02 and E3.01 conflict with each other. Which is correct?”

See Answer to Question 58

61 “No metal stud gages are given in either spec section 05400N or on A8.01. Please provide requirements for each wall type as is applicable.”

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62 “It was noticed today that the Koi Pond surrounds an area that is to receive pressure washing and new exterior joint sealants as per Add Alternate #2. Is it acceptable to build scaffolding in the Koi Pond? If so, what is the depth of the Koi Pond? If scaffolding is not acceptable, will boom lifts be able to be driven on the adjacent stone patio and landscaped areas?”

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63 “Please provide a panel schedule for panel SL shown on drawings E2.02 and E5.01.”

See Answer to Question 57

64 “The equipment layouts shown on the electrical room details on drawings E2.02 and E3.01 conflict with each other. Please clarify which layout is correct.”

See Answer to Question 58

65 “Please provide a wage scale for equipment scale issued.”

66 “The riser on drawing E4.05 shows eleven (11) card readers. The floor plans show sixteen (16).

67 “What is the card format of the existing Lenel system? The specs do not provide the exact bit pattern that is to be used; only that 100 cards will

68 “Do any of the card readers need to have a keypad?”

69 “The riser on drawing E4.05 shows nine (9) cameras. The floor plans show thirteen (13).

70 “The drawings or specs do not specify if the cameras are fixed or if they are Pan/Tilt/Zoom.

Please clarify?”

71 “The drawings or specs do not specify if the cameras are to be ceiling or wall mounted.

Please clarify?”

72 “The drawings or specs do not mention any security video recording at the site. Is all of the video to be terminated back to the main building via network?”

73 “The note on the security system legend on drawing E0.01 states that we are to provide an empty conduit system for the security and all security equipment is to be furnished by others.

Is this true or are we expected to provide a turnkey price for the security work?”

74 “On A1.04 at Line 21 between E, F there is a Diamond symbol with an x in it .Please confirm window type.”

75 “On A103 at column O there is a detail to refer to A304 for the window detail. A304 is a roof plan. Please confirm the detail is incorrect and what the correct detail is.”

76A

76B

76C

76D

“1) Drawing E0.02 shows proposed direct bury pathway for Fiber Optic and Copper Cable in between the existing Green House and Head house Concrete Building #18.

2) Is the existing manhole to be penetrated actually a handhold stenciled PEPCO?

Should the proposed cables be in conduit? If not, what is the purpose for the proposed new handhold outside of Head house Building #18?

3) The proposed route for the cable coming out of Head house Building #18, through proposed handhold to temporary trailer site shows it going directly under Greenhouse Corridor, is the cable to be run under the building or is there an existing pathway? If cable is to be run under Greenhouse Corridor, do we know how deep the footings are?

4) Please clarify what the new Fiber Optic and Copper cables are terminating on in Data/Telco center in basement of Head house Building # 18.”

77 “Drawing E0.04, circle 13 shows two 4” PVC conduits run in basement of Building # 18, should these conduits be EMT, not PVC?”

78 “Drawing E0.03 shows 4” conduit from Pole # 6 to Pepco Transformer Vault and 4” conduit from Pole #10 to new Data/Telco Cabinet for communications cables, are these conduits to be priced separately by Telecom Contractor or will they be included by Contractor constructing the new pole line?”

79 “Drawing C6.01 Temporary Trailers circle 3 states to provide power, Data and Telecommunications to each of the cubics.

Please Clarify. What is to be installed in the office areas in the Temporary Trailers for Data and Telecommunications?”

80A

“I have a few questions regarding Option #2- Clean the exterior of the building and caulk as required.

1. What is the quantity of sealant (caulk) we should bid on removing and replacing. ("As required" is to general of a term to identify a quantity). If quantity is unknown, is there a base lineal footage that can be used so all bidders are

80B

80C

80D

80E quoting the same quantities. With this, we could also include a unit (l/f) price.

2. There are no specs for the "cleaning" of the building. Please provide full specs. Are the soffits included in the scope for cleaning?

3. Will the water be drained, plants and fish relocated from the mote areas? (This will aid in setting rolling scaffold towers/ladders etc..to perform the cleaning and sealant work)It will be very difficult to keep the cleaning product and water from entering the mote areas. If this is to be a hot water wash down only, will the hot water be allowed to enter the mote areas? If the mote areas are not drained and scaffold/ladders etc.. are not permitted in the drained mote areas, options for accessing these walls is very limited. A boom lift required to reach the walls would be large and its dimensions and weight may not permit its use. (Load rating of existing sidewalks if not on grade or the close proximity to the mote edge.

4. There are plants that are attached to the exterior wall either by themselves or by existing mechanical fasteners. Will the Arborist from the Arboretum be removing the plants and securing away from the wall so cleaning and sealant work can be performed. We would cover the plantings (poly sheeting) prior to any work being started.

5. Will the cleaning/wash-down water be allowed to drain into the soil at the area(s) of existing plantings?”

81A

81B

81C

“Neither A8.01 nor the Specifications address wall height requirements. Are the following assumptions correct:

1. All fire rated partitions must be full height floor to ceiling?

2. All STC rated partitions must be full height floor to ceiling?

3. All existing walls that are called out to be furred must be full height floor to ceiling when exposed to view? In instances where the wall that is to be furred continues above an installed ceiling (either Gypsum or Acoustical) is it acceptable to terminate the furring and drywall approximately 6" above the ceiling elevation?

(This applies to Type 5, 6 and 9 walls.)

82 “North wall of Mech Room M002 bears no designation. Should this be a rated Type 1A wall?“

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83 “West wall of Mech Room M002 is called out to be Type 1B for its entirety. Is it acceptable to make the portion of the wall that is South of Vestibule M001 of Type 1A, with the OSB protection board on the East face?”

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84 “What is the gauge of the metal studs for the various wall types shown on the typical wall partition schedule?”

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85 “Does the wall at the food prep area alternate #1 first floor lobby remain at 7’7” tall?”

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86 “There are no notes on repairing the existing plaster walls. Can you provide us a specification for repairing existing plaster work?”

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87 “When installing ceiling grids do you want the mains to run every 4’ foot on center or to run on each side of the lighting fixtures (which means extra mains)?”

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88 “What is the name of the company that you have used to remove the gaskets and re-glaze the exterior precast panels where noted, Tom (540)392-6471?”

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89 “Is a final cleaning of the entire existing precast work required?”

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90 “Will the movers be responsible for packing common areas?”

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91 “Will the movers be responsible for packing the contents of employees in private offices and workstations?”

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92 “Will the movers be responsible for packing the contents of employees in private offices and workstations?”

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93 “Is there a schedule stating which areas of the building will be moved?”

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94 “In the main floor library, the high density shelving be moved?”

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95 “Will the GC be responsible for the build out of the system?”

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96 “Where will the library books from that space and from the library itself be stored?”

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97 “Will the books need be accessed?” PENDING 98 “Please clarify which High Density storage units will remain in place.”

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99 “Will the workstations on the first floor be disposed of? “

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100 “How much furniture will be disposed of?” PENDING 101 “Will the Hanel Rotomot be moved?” PENDING 102 “Will items in the lobby be moved?” PENDING

ATTACHMENT “C”

A-E’s Power Point Presentation for Pre-proposal Conference/First Site Visit held on 02/18/2010

ATTACHMENT “D”

Sign-In Sheet, Site Visit #2, held 04/04/2010

Page Replacements.pdf

ATTACHMENT A.pdf

Asbestos Report.pdf

ATTACHMENT C.pdf power point site visit.pdf

ATTACHMENT D.pdf

Sign-in#2 Site Visit.pdf