Amend_002_Hotshot_Garage_SF30.doc

PAGE 7 AMENDMENT 002

GROVELAND HOTSHOT GARAGE Construction

Central California Acquisition Service Area Tahoe National Forest

631 Coyote Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

Same as 6

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AG-9JGP-S-16-0029

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01/20/2016

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers FORMCHECKBOX is extended, FORMCHECKBOX 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 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)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. (TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER)

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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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).

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C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, FORMCHECKBOX 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.

Amendment 002 changes the ressponse date to Tuesday February 23, 2016 @ 2:30 p.m. It also changes/ the following: Page one of the solicitation SF 1449, which deletes address in box 7 and adds “the same as box 6” . All Offers shall go to the Nevada City, CA address, or will not be considered. This amendment also addresses the clarifications to the solicitation, and provides the site visit sign in sheet. Adds the Name Brand or Equal Clause for all name brand specified items in the solicitation. Provide Geo-tech report and environmental Assement report, both attached seperately.

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.

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-9JGP-S-16-0029

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

01/20/2016

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

781111

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST

631 COYOTE STREET

NEVADA CITY, CA 95959

Send Offers to Address in block 7.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Matthew Gagnon: Contracting Officer

Timothy Hughes: Technical Representative B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 530-478-6186

209-532-3671 x 280

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) Groveland Garage Construction

Stanislaus National Forest

The Government's estimate is: between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Contractor MUST be registered in:

System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov prior to award.

**Please provide the following information:**

DUNS#__________________ TIN#____________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 245 calendar days after receiving

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award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX negotiable. (See Section F.)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

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YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 4:30 (hour) local time 02/19/2016 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B.

An offer guarantee

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is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

C.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D.

Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision:

Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by—

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of provision)

Questions answers for clarifications to the Solicitation:

RFI 01

E-Mail, 01/27/2016 9:47 am

1. A supplier has requested that an alternative product for Specification Section 08 62 50 – Tubular Daylighting Device be submitted for consideration as an approved equal to the Solatube manufactured product (see attached Sun-Dome product data). Will the USFS approve Sun-Dome as an approved manufacturer and the product as an approved equal?

Response:

This would be an acceptable substitute as it is an “or equal” product. Installation shall comply with Detail A1, Sheet A320 (primarily installation will include the blocking, weatherproofing, and insulation as shown on the detail).

RFI 02

E-Mail, 02/02/2016 8:56 am

2. Section 06 18 00 Structural Glue Laminated Units - None were located on the drawing. Please note where this may be located?

Response:

Structural Glue Laminated Beams were used on a previous version of this building. There is no requirement for this specification on this project.

3. Section 07 25 11 Self Adhere Membrane Flashing - We were unable to locate the detail. Please note where this may be located?

Response:

Self-Adhered Membrane flashing will be installed per Section 07 25 05 3.1 A1.

4. Section 07 46 46 Fiber Cement Siding (Hardie Board) - In section 07 46 46-2 2.3 Paragraph C. Trim Type is Hardtrim HLD Smooth, size as shown on the drawings. In section 06 20 00-2 2.2 Paragraph A.1: Species: Redwood; a. Redwood Inspection Services Grade; Construction Heart. On the drawings it’s all stated to be Redwood. Which type of trim is required as the specifications and drawings do not agree.

Response:

For all trim shown on drawings as 06200.1, material is to be Hardie Board EXCEPT redwood shall be used where shown on Detail D2, Sheet A321 as shaped 4X4 redwood water table and for all fascia.

5. Section 09 30 00 Tiling - We did not locate any. Please note where this may be located?

Response:

Tiling was used on a previous version of this building. There is no requirement for this specification on this project.

6. Section 11 31 00 Residential Appliances - Specifications are under section 11 31 00 but plans reference back to section 11 33 00. Which section is correct? Also, we were unable to locate the make/brand of microwave as this item is not listed in the specifications.

Response:

There is not a Section 11 33 00 in the specifications; plan reference should be to Section 11 31 00. The Microwave shown on Sheet A401, 113300.4 is identified under Key Notes A1 as NIC (Not In Contract).

RFI 03

E-Mail, 02/02/2016 12:31 pm

7. Sheet C0.1, General Grading Notes #1 instructs the Contractor to comply with the Geotechnical Report prepared by Condor Earth Technologies. Will the USFS supply the contractors with a copy of the Geotechnical Report?

Response:

The Geotechnical Report will issued with this solicitation amendment and shall be included as a contract document.

RFI 04

E-Mail, 02/04/2016 1:48 pm

8. What is the cutoff date to submit future RFI’s?

Response:

Friday, February 12, 2016

9. When responding to the technical proposal requirements within the solicitation, is the past projects format provided the only acceptable method to demonstrate past performance? Is it acceptable to use already completed past projects write ups or stick with the boxes provided in the solicitation?

Response:

You may use whichever format your company prefers as long as it has the information to contact references and provides enough detail to understand scope and size of project.

10. When submitting a safety plan in response to evaluation “Factor h”, is there a page limit for this plan or will an attachment of our project specific company safety plan be acceptable?

Response:

Existing plans that are comprehensive are acceptable or You can provide a safety narrative or summary for project specific safety issues and then reference the company’s comprehensive plan.

11. Per “Section L” of the solicitation, is it acceptable to hand deliver or overnight mail the technical/price proposals (+ one copy of each) to the address listed in box 8 of the SF1442 in lieu of fax?

Response:

Yes hand delivered and overnight is acceptable or fax, however there is only one fax machine and if there are other faxes coming in you may not get your full proposal in by the cut-off time. I would recommend the first two options.

12. If we are currently registered in SAM, will we still need to submit Section K – Reps and Certs. with the price proposal?

Response:

You will have to return section K portion that references and states they are located in your SAM account and nothing more.

13. The due date listed in box 13 of the SF1442 is 2/19/2015. Will this be corrected?

Response:

Yes

14. Will the awarded prime contractor be required to have only (1) Superintendent at the project site the entire duration of the job?

Response:

The requirement is that if there is anyone on site there must be a person on site who has the authority to speak for the prime contractor. The prime contractor can have more than one person delegated as Superintendent, including designating a sub-contractor as having authority to represent the prime contractor in all or for specific circumstances relating to the work being accomplished on site at that time.

15. If so, can the Superintendent perform dual roles as the SSHO/QCM?

Response:

Yes

16. Per section 01 50 00-5 paragraph 1.10.A.5 states Prime Contractor must conduct monthly noxious weed monitoring and treatment for the 1st year after completion. For how many years can this be expected of the Prime?

Response:

This probably shouldn’t be here, but I would limit it to one year. If the project completes in December as planned, it would not need to go past July of the following year.

17. Per section 01 50 00-5 paragraph 1.11 of the specifications states the Prime Contractor is to provide security and facilities to protect work and Government operations. Will this individual be required all night and weekends during off hours?

Response:

Contractor assumes all risk for protection of their work area, how or if they do this is their call. There isn’t a way for them to ensure security of the entire Ranger Station other then be responsible for the staff, sub-contractors, and suppliers actions while on site.

18. Given only (6) working days after the site visit, can the due date of the proposal be extended to provide adequate time for response?

Response:

Extended per this amendment

RFI 05

E-Mail, 02/05/2016 1:52 pm

19. Has the Forest Service performed a Hazardous Material Assessment for the buildings to be demolished or will this be a responsibility of the awarded contractor?

Response:

Yes, a copy is provided with this amendment.

RFI 06

RFI G-001, 02/09/2016

20. Does the existing building have any of the following?

1. Oil separator, clarifier and or below ground pit that is within the demolition plan

2. Any underground fuel lines, propane lines and hydraulic?

3. Are there any hydraulic hoists in side and/or within the demolition plan?

4. Will the backup generator be used during construction for power and will the contractor be responsible for any re-fueling and/or care?

Response:

There is not an oil separator, clarifier, or below ground pit within the demolition area. The plan sheet titled “Groveland RS SSMH Sealing” shows that a vehicle service pit may have been present in front of the building historically. It is the understanding of the Forest Service that this was removed as it is not apparent upon site inspection. There is an underground propane service line to the building from the propane tank. The building does not have a hydraulic hoist. The Forest Service does not have a generator available for this project.

RFI 07

E-Mail, 02/09/2016 4:52 pm

21. We found in the index Section 01 35 20 Indoor Air Quality Management but this section is not in the specifications. Please advise.

Response:

This section is included in the specifications, please look again.

RFI 08

E-Mail, 02/10/2016 9:11 am

22. In the specifications it calls out for pipe bollards on Detail 7 on page S5. When we look for this detail on this page the pipe bollards are not noted or seen. Please advise.

Response:

Detail 7, Sheet S5 is the detail for the bollards.

RFI 09

E-Mail, 02/10/2016 10:31 am

23. On floor plan A130 it calls for wall types EWA-1 and EWA-2 and directs you to look at A321. When you look at A321 it does not show you where these 2 details are.

Response:

Legend notes EWA-1 and EWA-2 on Sheet A130 are only correct in referring to Sheet A321. Detail D4, Sheet A321 shall be used where the exterior wall includes a partial retaining wall, Detail D2, Sheet A321 shall be used where the exterior wall is full length.

24. Wall Type No. 5 is not shown on plan A601 only floor plan type no. 6 is.

Response:

Please refer to Detail D2 on Sheet A601.

25. Waterproofing is shown on Wall type no. 5 but is not specified in the specifications.

Response:

Please refer to Specification 07 11 50 Bituminous Damproofing

RFI 10

G-002, 02/01/2016

26. In review of the specifications I found no section pertaining to contract documents, bonding requirements and their forms, bid format unless it is Lump Sum and/or schedule of values. Instructions to bidders. Please advise Response:

All this information is located in the document named solicitation.doc under solicitation folder #2 posted on the fbo.gov solicitation page.

27. Drawing C0.1 under Hazardous Material Notes I found Known Asbestos to be incorporated in the siding. Do the drawings show which walls they are and/or are they interior or exterior or both?

Response:

Please refer to the Environmental Assessment which was included with this solicitation amendment.