Amendment 01.pdf

Document Number: AOCACB22R0043 Page 1 of 19

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

See Block 16c

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

9901CODE

Architect of the Capitol Acquisition and Material Management Division Ford House Building Room H2-263 2nd and D Streets SW Washington, DC 20515

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

AOCACB22R0043

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/08/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe 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 __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 electronic communication 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 your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NUMBER 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.)

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) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Darwin Thomas Jr.

Contracting Officer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV.

11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of Amendment 01 is to:

1. Provide the Pre Proposal attendees list

2. Provide the Meeting Minutes

Pre-proposal conference: Piping Replacement and Egress Improvements, Refrigeration Plant Revitalization (RPR) Phase V

Meeting attendees on March 7, 2022

1. Chris Fagone John C Grimberg on

2. Megan Smith, Dir. Preconstruction, Walsh Federal LLC

3. Brooke Catalone, Senior Proposal Coordinator, Walsh Federal LLC

4. Tom Walker, VP, Grunley Construction Company, Inc.

5. Jarrod Kucera, Project Executive, Kiewit

Architect of the Capitol Capitol Power Plant

Piping Replacement and Egress Improvements, Refrigeration Plant Revitalization (RPR) Phase V

March 7, 2022

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Meeting Protocols

• Mute microphones

• Unmute speakers

• Please send all Questions via E-mail to Darwin.thomasjr@aoc.gov

• Q&A, Attendance Sheet, and Presentation will be posted to beta.SAM.gov as an amendment.

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Agenda

• Welcome

• Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Overview

• RPR Program Overview

• Phase 5 Project Overview

• Procurement Process

• Contract Terms and Conditions

• Questions and Answers (Non-technical)

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Welcome

Chris Potter Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations

Aaron Redmond Deputy Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations

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AOC employees work every day to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America’s Capitol, and inspire memorable experiences for all who visit the buildings and grounds.

AOC Mission: Serve, Preserve, Inspire

What We Do

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The AOC traces its beginnings to the laying of the Capitol cornerstone in 1793.

Our work is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity.

2,100+ employees work behind the scenes to oversee the infrastructure and facilities of the Capitol campus and support congressional operations.

Capitol Campus

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• West Refrigeration Plant (WRP):

• Originally constructed in 1970’s.

• New Chillers (10,000 tons).

• Four Re-Built Concrete Cooling Towers.

• Ability to Provide “Free Cooling” at low ambient temperatures.

• West Refrigeration Plant Expansion (WRPE):

• Constructed in 2000’s.

• Old and New Chillers (25,000 tons).

• Six Fiberglass Cooling Towers.

• Variable Primary Pumping

• Total Cooling Load Fluctuates between Approximately 4,000 and 23,000 tons.

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Capitol Power Plant Refrigeration Plant

• The Capitol Power Plant (CPP), commissioned in 1910 is a district heating and cooling plant that generates and distributes steam and/or chilled water for the heating and/or cooling of 24 buildings throughout the Capitol Hill Campus.

• Construction Requirements:

• Work includes a variety of disciplines.

• Primary tasks are mechanical, electrical and structural.

• Current Status:

• Phases 1, 2A, 2B, 3S, 3A and 4 complete as of 2022.

• Phase 5 to be awarded in 2022.

• Three additional phases planned

• Important Factors:

• Maintain continuous operation.

• Site Security.

• Safety.

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RPR Program

• The purpose of the Refrigeration Plant Revitalization Program is to revitalize the antiquated West Refrigeration Plant (WRP) and, as a precursor, upgrade the West Refrigeration Plant Expansion (WRPE) to meet the operational needs during the revitalization of the WRP.

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RPR Phase 5

• RPR Phase 5 is divided between Base Bid work, Bid Option work, and Sub-Option Work.

• Base Bid to be awarded 2022.

• Work of Bid Options 1-4 is identical, but with varied dates for award/NTP.

• Bid Option 1 – NTP given at same time as award of base bid.

• Bid Option 2 – NTP given within 6 months of base bid award.

• Bid Option 3 – NTP given within 12 months of base bid award.

• Bid Option 4 – NTP given within 18 months of base bid award.

• Sub-Option work consists of individual portions of work included in Bid Options 1-4, which at the discretion of the AOC may be awarded at the time of the base bid award, most likely in place of any bid options.

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• Construction activities in the base bid, options and sub options include:

• Replacement of chilled water piping in the WRP basement.

• Includes hazmat abatement within the WRP.

• Replacement of the remaining chilled water piping as well as all condenser water piping within the WRP.

• Provide filtration systems on the WRP and WRPE condenser water system.

• Provide self-cleaning water filters on the WRP in a side stream configuration prior to the WRP chillers.

• Provide self-cleaning water filters on the WRPE in parallel to the WRPE chillers.

• Provide particle precipitator systems that can clarify either the WRP or WRPE condenser water systems through operator selection through the control system.

• Provide an automatic tube cleaning system on the WRP chillers.

• Provide an automatic tube cleaning system on the WRPE chillers.

• Installation of seismic supports on the existing piping within the WRPE.

• Upgrades to the fire detection, fire protection, and lighting systems within the WRP.

• Installation of piping connections for temporary chillers.

• Replacement of office space and construction of secure partitions.

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• Construction activities closely monitored against project schedule including critical path and outage windows.

• Construction safety is a high priority.

• Construction quality is expected to be maintained at a high level.

• Project budget tracked closely.

• Adherence to all contracting requirements is mandatory.

RPR Phase 5 Procurement Process

• Section L, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors (Two Step Source Selection Procedure):

• Submit proposals electronically via email to Darwin.Thomasjr@aoc.gov

• Step 1: Technical Proposals to be organized into two (2) subsections:

• Corporate Experience / Expertise (Step 1 Factor #1)

• Past Performance with replacement of chilled water and condenser water piping up to 42” in diameter, major renovations within an operational plant while maintaining water flow, installation of industrial water filtration and cleaning systems, installation of actuated valves and instrumentation (flowmeters, strainers, etc…) and connection to industrial control systems for valves and instrumentation . (Step 1 Factor #2)

• Step 1 DOES NOT INVOLVE A PRICING SUBMISSION

• Three (3) highest rated Offerors will be invited to proceed to Step 2

• Step 2 - Technical Proposals. Should be organized into four (4) subsections:

• Project Management Plan with Technical Approach (Step 2 Factor #1)

• Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule (Step 2 Factor #2)

• Key Personnel (Step 2 Factor #3)

• Subcontractor Experience (Step 2 Factor #4)

• Step 2 will also include Price Proposal (to be submitted separately) (Step 2 Factor #5)

• Step 2 RFP will include a complete set of drawings and specifications www.aoc.gov 13

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Legislative Branch Differences

Applicable Laws

• Davis-Bacon Act

• Service Contract Act

• Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act

• Buy American Act

• Underlying trade agreements do not apply

• Contract Disputes Act

• Certain provisions have been made applicable to the AOC by Congress

• Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• Anti-Deficiency Act

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Legislative Branch Differences (cont.)

Non-Applicable Laws:

• Small Business Act (i.e. FAR 19)

• Brooks Act (for Architect/Engineering services)

• Competition in Contracting Act

• Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act

• North American Free Trade Agreement

• Prompt Payment Act

RPR Phase 5 Solicitation Overview Target Schedule, not all dates are firm www.aoc.gov16

• Pre-Solicitation Posted: October 24, 2021

• Step 1 Solicitation Post: February 24, 2022

• RFI’s Due for Step 1: March 10, 2022

• Step 1 Proposals Due: March 24, 2022

• Step 2 Solicitation Post: April 21, 2022

• RFI’s Due for Step 2: May 11, 2022

• Step 2 Proposals Due: May 26, 2022

• Target Award Date Notification: June 16, 2022

• Target Notice to Proceed (NTP): June 24, 2022

• Submit proposals to Contracting Officer, Darwin Thomas, at Darwin.Thomasjr@aoc.gov

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Questions?

***Please ask general questions in the chat box***

Technical questions need to be submitted via email to Darwin.Thomasjr@aoc.gov