AG-64R4-S-12-0014AY.Amendment.No.2.rtf

AG-64R4-S-12-0014AY Amendment No. 0002

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGE(S)

1 | 6

2. AMENDMENT NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08/30/2012

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 590092

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable) 12-8186

6. ISSUED BY:

USDA, Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest Attn: Anita Young, Acquisition Management 401 Fairgrounds Road Rolla, MO 65401

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-64R4-S-12-0014AY

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11): 07/31/2012

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

FACILITY CODE:

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13):

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ X ]The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [XX] is extended, [ ] is not extended.

Offerors 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) n/a

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: FAR 52.243-1, Changes (Fixed-Price)

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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, [XX] is required to sign this document and return _1__copy to the issuing office.

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

The above-numbered solicitation is amended as follows:

The attached questions and answers are issued as an addendum to the initial solicitation.

BID OPENING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 AT 2:00 PM

LOCAL TIME AT PLACE OF OPENING.

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) Kevin Geraci, Project Manager 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Anita J. Young, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

( Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83The following questions and answers are included for clarification purposes.

Question: The Family Shower Room 103 shows a folding bench in the shower, but it is not noted. Will a folding bench (B3) be required?

Answer: Yes.

Question: The Family Shower Room 104 shows room sign S3. Should this be S4?

Answer: Yes the sign shall be S4. ABA compliant family room should have the H.C. version of this sign.

Question: Drawing D 0.0 General Notes state the contractor shall complete and submit asbestos project notification form 70-1223. Per our conversation last week an asbestos survey was done by the USFS and no asbestos was found. Please clarify.

Answer: This is a demolition report required by the state. It is required to be submitted a minimum of 10 days in advance of the building demolition. Attached is a copy of the memo reporting that no suspect materials were found.

Question: Drawings for the bathhouse shown ½” OSB roof sheathing and drawings for the pump house ½” plywood. Can we use ½” OSB for the pump house roof sheathing?

Answer: OSB is acceptable provided proper exposure rating is utilized.

Question: Drawing A2.0 shows 1x6 cedar fascia and drawing A3.0 shows 2x8 cedar fascia. Is this correct?

Answer: Match the existing fascia which is a rough sawn 2x8 cedar fascia with no sub-fascia.

Question: The bathhouse insulation for the walls and ceiling show blown-in insulation. The pump house shows batt insulation. Can we use batt insulation in the bathhouse walls and ceiling?

Answer: Both methods are acceptable provided proper installation techniques are utilized.

Question: If Optional Bid Item 5 (OBI-5) is awarded for replacement of all exterior siding, will the fascia still be 2x8 cedar and the soffit be T1-11?

Answer: No, the fascia and soffit will be replaced/installed with the Hardie Board equivalent products.

Question: Drawing A6 note for Optional Bid Item 6 (OBI-6) refers to spec Section 7431. Will you provide these specifications?

Answer: The specifications for the metal roof is attached to this amendment.

Question: The existing bathrooms and showers have frp panels that appear to be attached directly to the roof joists. Does the existing frp get removed?

Answer: Yes, the existing frp will be removed and specified substrate will be installed under new frp. See next question for more information.

Question: The existing bathrooms and showers have vaulted ceilings. Do they stay that way or do we frame them down with joists for a flat ceiling? The finish schedule shows the ceiling height at 8’.

Answer: Frame them down with joists, install new ceiling, frame to incorporate existing skylights.

Question: Does the entire building get new ceiling insulation or just the new framed in areas?

Answer: The entire ceiling will be insulated.

Question: What color will the concrete be?

Answer: The concrete will be the light tan/brown color scheme.

Question: What sort of stone pattern will be required?

Answer: One of the natural stone patterns. Final selection will be made later.

Question: Who will be supplying the fossil/leaf stamps? Are there any specifications on them?

Answer: The contractor will supply the stamps. A sample of an acceptable stamp can be found at: http://www.scofield.com/stampedconcrete_patternlist.html Patterns that are acceptable are: #6160 Coyote Feet; #6200 Oak Leaf; #6230 Sycamore Leaf; or #6180 Oppossum Feet.

Question: The accessory schedule calls for a Bobrick with a Model Number 54500. This is not a valid Bobrick number. What do we use?

Answer: Utilize the following product or equal: Solid Color Reinforced Composite, Sierra Series® 1090. Color to be selected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Question: Lift Station—are the time clocks to run pump motors?

Answer: Yes, the clocks run the pump motors to allow irrigation at specified daily periods.

Question: Is a single float to sound alarm?

Answer: Low level and high level floats used to control the alarm are noted in the drawings.

Question: Panel—Existing to be reconfigured (P2); what brand and type of breakers?

Answer: Contractor will need to verify; the campground host is generally available during day use hours to allow access for inspection.

Question: Motion occupancy sensors—Are these to be configured with lockable covers for manual control with built-in photocell so lights are not on in the middle of the day? See Electric notes, #4; Ambient Lighting.

Answer: Yes this is correct. Employees can unlock to manually turn lights on when required.

Question: Outdoor lighting/photocell: See Electric Notes, #5. Is this a photocell with manual switch?

Answer: Yes. Outdoor lighting will be controlled by a photocell; a lockable switch will be installed to allow employees to turn lights off during non-use periods.

Question: Are the cable/phone lines to be run by owner or contractor?

Answer: The contraill shall run lines – CAT 5E for data lines.

Questions: What will be the color of the devices? White?

Answer: The colors will be chosen when wall colors are selected.

Question: Who will provide the shower timers?

Answer: The contractor shall supply shower coin-operated timers.

ADDITIONAL ADA/ABA COMPLIANCE ISSUES:

Shower units shall be ADA and ABA compliant and UL listed for the intended use and location. Contractor to furnish submittals for approval prior to ordering units. The coin-operated units shall be installed in a manner that provides full Architectural Barriers Act compliance and does not exceed protrusion limits into circulation paths.

All ADA/ABA showers shall have ABA compliant controls and shower head in accordance with ABA Section 608.6.

The minimum door width for all toilet stalls is 32”.

The hinge locations shown for the ABA men’s and women’s shower stall shall be switched and the door swing shall be switched to an outswing. The benches shall be installed in a manner that does not impede on ABA required routes and turning areas.

ABA Requirements can be founda t the following link: http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.pdf

Question: What are the insurance requirements for this project and do any insurance certificates need to be sent with the bid?

Answer: No additional insurance requirements are included in this contract over and above what you are required to have by Federal and state laws ans regulations (i.e., worker’s compensation, vehicle insurance, etc.). Certificates of insurance do not have to be submitted with your bid. Only the awarded contractor will have to provide insurance certificates.

METAL ROOF SYSTEM

Metal Roof System: Butler Manufacturing “VSR IITM” roof system or approved equal.

Roof System Design:

Design roof panels in accordance with AISI North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

Design roof paneling system and attachments to support design live, snow, and wind loads.

Structural Performance Under Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference: Test roof system in accordance with ASTM E 1592.

Roof system has been tested in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Unified Facilities Guide Specification Section 07 61 13.

FM Global (Factory Mutual):

Roof system has been tested in accordance with FMRC Standard 4471 and approved as a Class 1 Panel Roof.

Metal Building System Manufacturer: Provide specific assemblies to meet required wind rating in accordance with FM Global.

Due to steel mill tolerances, slight waviness known as “oil canning” may appear in erected panels.

Minimum 0.55-ounce coated weight per square foot as determined by triple-spot test, ASTM A 792.

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