SF30 Amendment 002 - FA301623U0055 BAMC Prefabricated Bldgs Official Release.pdf

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 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 you 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS 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 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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002 31 May 2023

1 10

FA3016

502 CONS / JBKBA

395 B STREET WEST, SUITE 2, BLDG 224

JBSA RANDOLPH AFB TX 78150-4525

SEE BLOCK 6

FA3016

RFQ FA301623U0055

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9 May 2023

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

The purpose of this amendment is to make the following changes:

(1) Extend the RFQ closing date to 9 June 2023 at 4PM Central Time (CT).

(2) Address industry generated questions. See continuation page for further details.

(3) Incorporate revised Statement of Work dated 30 May 2023 (Atch 3).

POC: Nicole Harden, 706-829-9459, nicole.harden.1@us.af.mil

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RFQ No. FA301623U0055 Amendment No. 002 Block 14 Continuation Page

Industry Generated Questions and Answers (2) BAMC Prefabricated Buildings

Question 6

The SOW states that the “Contractor shall. . . remove two (2) existing prefabricated storage units.” Our understanding is that these existing storage units have been used to store hazardous and possibly radioactive materials. At the site visit, the Government indicated that they would “remove the contents and decontaminate” the buildings prior to Contractor removal. Please confirm that the Government will remove all hazardous/radioactive contents from existing storage units prior to Contractor removal.

Answer 6

Yes. Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, page 1 number 2 Description of Requirement.

Question 7

Please confirm that the Government will decontaminate the existing storage units prior to Contractor removal.

Answer 7

Reference Answer 6.

Question 8

Please confirm that the Government will perform necessary testing of the existing storage units after content removal and decontamination AND provide test results to the Contractor prior to removal.

Answer 8

Reference Answer 6.

Question 9

Please confirm that the disposal of the existing storage units will not be treated as hazardous material disposal.

Answer 9

Yes.

Question 10

Will the Government (environmental) require the Contractor to dispose of the existing containers at a TCEQ licensed landfill?

Answer 10

Disposal shall be IAW 32 CFR 273.7 Excess DoD property and scrap disposal processing.

(Updated as of May 2023). Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, page 1 number 2 Description of Requirement.

Question 11

SOW paragraph 2 states that the Contractor shall provide a “Certificate of Destruction” after disposal. Is this a Government process or standard form? Please provide clarification of what a “Certificate of Destruction” is and where to obtain.

Answer 11

Reference Answer 10.

Question 12

Are the new storage facilities required to be National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certified?

Answer 12

All devices, systems, and components shall meet/ exceed OSHA NRTL standards as applicable.

Question 13

Are the new storage facilities required to be FM Global approved?

Answer 13

Reference Answer 12.

Question 14

This work is highly specialized. Is there a list of approved design and fabrication vendors the Government can provide?

Answer 14

No.

Question 15

This work is highly specialized. Is there a list of approved installers the Government can provide, or is this dependent on the designer/fabricator?

Answer 15

No.

Question 16

In discussing this project with the design and fabrication vendor familiar with this project, they indicated that they require the new units to be installed by a “certified” installer. Please confirm.

Answer 16

The Government cannot confirm that particular fabrication vendor’s requirement.

Question 17

Vendors have indicated that pricing for these types of storage units can only be held for 30 days.

The solicitation does not identify how long contractors are required to hold price after submission of bid. Please advise on how long Contractors will be required to hold their bid price.

Answer 17

Under this Request for Quotation (RFQ), the Government is requesting vendors to hold pricing for at least 30-60 days.

Question 18

Can the Government provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for this solicitation?

Answer 18

No.

Question 19

Can the Government provide a Period of Performance (POP) for this solicitation?

Answer 19

Reference Atch 2 – Schedule of Supplies. Vendors are required to input the number of calendar days in order to complete the project after receipt of order (ARO).

Question 20

The SOW indicates that the “contractor shall ready old storage units for removal - disarm fire suppression system, disable power, and remove connections, remove overhanging AC, lights, or other components for transport, unbolt and separate modular units, and remove anchors.” During the site visit the Government indicated that they would be responsible for “disarming the fire suppression system, disable power.” Please clarify what items listed above will be the Government responsibility to “ready old storage units for removal” and what will be the Contractor’s responsibility.

Answer 20

Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, page 1 number 2 Description of Requirement.

Question 21

SOW Appendix B states that “The facilities must be no less than 960 square feet of usable floor space.” The SOW goes on to state that the interior space for Building 1 is 38’-2” x 24’-2” and Building to is 38’-2” x 8’-2”. These dimensions result in square footages of 922.4 sf for Building 1 and 311.7 sf for Building 2. Please clarify what is meant by “no less than 960 square feet” and how this corresponds to the required interior dimensions of the buildings.

Answer 21

Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, Appendix B Salient Characteristics for unit size and allowable variance.

Question 22

Appendix B states Building 2 should have a leak proof spill containment sump. In the existing building, the spill containment sump was just a depression in the floor space with grating installed as the actual floor. Please confirm this is the requirement and not some type of sump pump type system.

Answer 22

Yes. Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, Appendix B Salient Characteristics for Unit II.

Question 23

SOW Appendix B indicates a specific list of structural, electrical, fire suppression, life safety, architectural, and mechanical design requirements (no communications, plumbing, or fire alarm requirements are indicated). The SOW makes no mention of licensed, professional design services; however, our experience indicates that governing laws require professional design responsibility to ensure code compliance and life safety concerns are addressed. Please confirm that the design of the new storage buildings require licensed professional design drawings and/or calculations to meet the listed Government design requirements.

Answer 23

Yes.

Question 24

SOW Appendix B states “Facilities will be using in-house contractors to provide an electrical disconnect switch at the site for the storage units. Once the new units arrive, our contractors will make the connection to the units.” Based on this, it appears that the Contractor will not be responsible for any electrical work on site. Please confirm that the Contractor is not responsible for any electrical scope of work on site.

Answer 24

Contractor shall disconnect all electrical. Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, page 1 number 2 Description of Requirement.

Question 25

SOW Appendix B provides dimensions of “Radioactive Waste” that differ from the exterior and interior dimensions required for each building. Please clarify what the “Radioactive Waste” dimensions are and how they relate to the “interior” and “exterior” dimensions provided.

Answer 25

Reference Answer 21.

Question 26

SOW Appendix B states Building 1 requires a “manual roll-up garage door that is accessible by forklift or other pallet convenience devices.” Earlier in Appendix B, the SOW states Building 1 interior dimension (assumed to be ceiling height” is to be 8-foot. Please clarify the minimum required size of the “manual roll-up garage door” to accommodate expected fork-lift or pallet jack usage.

Answer 26

Reference Answer 21.

Question 27

It appears that the new storage units finish floor elevation will be higher than the existing concrete slab. The height of the required floor structure is not listed in the SOW. Will the Government require ramps into all doors? If so, are these required to be concrete or steel?

Answer 27

Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, Appendix B Salient Characteristics for Unit I – Radioactive Decay-In-Storage, and Unit II – 90-Day Hazardous Waste.

Question 28

SOW Appendix B states that Building 2 must be a 4-bay storage facility. Please indicate the minimum width and height of storage bay doors.

Answer 28

Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, Appendix B Salient Characteristics for Unit II.

Question 29

SOW Appendix B states that Building 2 must have “grating and leak proof spill-containment sump.” Please provide minimum required layout and square footage of grating (width, length, location).

Answer 29

Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, Appendix B Salient Characteristics for Unit II.

Question 30

SOW Appendix B states that “Building 1 shall have R8.4 insulation in the floor, protected by a steel liner.” Is the steel liner required to be installed below the insulation or above the insulation?

Answer 30

Yes. Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, Appendix B Salient Characteristics for Unit I.

Question 31

SOW Appendix B states that “Building 1 shall have 8.4 insulation in the floor, protected by a steel liner.” Please provide minimum requirements of the steel liner including thickness and grade.

Answer 31

Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, Appendix B Salient Characteristics for Unit I. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that the steel floor is structurally sound and suitable for normal storage operations of medical waste.

Question 32

SOW Appendix B states that “Buildings need to be insulated specified to IEC standards to at least R value R-12 (mineral fiber in wall cavity).” Does the minimum R-12 insulation requirement apply to the floor and roof or just the walls of both buildings?

Answer 32

The walls of both buildings.

Question 33

SOW Appendix B states that “Building 1 must have a steel and skid proof floor made of the highest-grade American steel.” Please confirm if A36 steel is sufficient.

Answer 33

Yes. Reference revised SOW dated 30 May 23, Appendix B Salient Characteristics for Unit I.

Question 34

SOW Appendix B states that each storage unit must maintain “an internal temperature of 68-76 degrees Fahrenheit.” This infers that an HVAC system must be included with each building.

Please confirm that the Government is requiring an HVAC system for each building and clarify required type of system.

Answer 34

Yes. An HVAC system is required for each unit. A system of the type that is able to sustainably maintain the temperatures so listed and one which prevents extreme cold/ freezing during the winter. The system brand and specifics would depend on the contractor’s choice of design given the layout and square footage.

Question 35

SOW Appendix B indicates a requirement for power for “a freezer for waste that may contain food or bodily fluids.” Does the Government have a requirement for emergency power, or a source of emergency power, in case power for this freezer is lost?

Answer 35

No.

Question 36

SOW Appendix B indicates each facility should have “task lighting for administrative duties such as hand entering information into logbooks, typing on computer keyboard, and reading instrumentation displays.” It goes on to state facilities must have suitable entry and egress paths/openings. Will the Government provide expected occupancy of each building and the hours in which those occupants are expected to be within the buildings?

Answer 36

No.

Question 37

Due to the quantity of questions and the coordination that will be necessary with building suppliers we are requesting a minimum of five (5) business days for bid submission after the date that Q&A are answered so that responses can be coordinated into our proposal. Please advise on a bid extension.

Answer 37

Yes, reference Amendment 002, the RFQ will be extended until 9 Jun 2023 at 4PM CT.

Question 38

What specific hazardous materials will be stored in each facility?

Answer 38

Unit I – Various Radioisotopes Unit II- alcohols, phenols, alkaloids, nitrates, formalin, and other toxic, flammable and volatile mixes/ combinations typical with large medical center operations.

Question 39

What is the hazard class of each of the hazardous materials to be stored in the units?

Answer 39

Health Hazard Classes range from Acute toxicity- Aspiration toxicity; Physical Hazard Classes range from Flammable liquids to Corrosive substances, and Health Hazards range from Acute to Aspiration toxicity. Detailed Material Data Sheets are available if required.

Question 40

What is the method of store of the hazardous materials? (55 gallon drums, 5 gallon pails, boxes, bottles, cylinders, pallets, etc.)

Answer 40

All mentioned (Variable containment methods).

Question 41

What quantity of each hazardous material will be stored in each unit?

Answer 41

Unknown.

Question 42

Please confirm if prefabricated chemical storage buildings are required for code compliance and that modified shipping containers would not acceptable since they are not NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Lab) Certified as required for chemical storage code compliance specifically to store radioactive and hazardous waste, as described in the SOW provided in the solicitation. A shipping container cannot be modified to meet a FM Approval label as required for DOD projects.

Answer 42

Reference Answer 12.

Question 43

Please confirm the temperature required to maintain for both building since HVAC was not discussed and will be required for code compliance.

Answer 43

Reference Answer 34.

Question 44

Is it possible for the bid to be extended if the questions are not answered prior to the deadline as it greatly impacts the scope and cost of the project?

Answer 44

Reference Answer 37.