Amendment- 0004.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

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

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

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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 ______ copies of 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 OR 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 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

Check One

A. THIS ORDER ID 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)

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)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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PAGE 2 OF 2 GS-01P-12-BZ-C-0005/0004

Description of Modification/Amendment:

see attachment:

Amendment 0004 to Solicitation No. GS-01P-12-BZ-C-0005

Amendment 0004: The Solicitation, Montpelier Cooling Towers Replacement

Solicitation GS-01P-12-BZ-C-0005 is hereby amended as follows:

l.G Receipts of Bids: Bid due date is extended as follows:

Change From: 18 January 2012, Time 2:00 pm Local Time

Change To: 19 January 2012, Time: 2:00 pm Local Time

NOTE: Modifications to original bids and acknowledgement of Amendment 0004 will be authorized via email to carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov and must be received by the revised bid due date and time specified above. Bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for transmission of email.

The below question and answer provided for Clarification:

Question: 1

It appears you have 3 contradictions in the alternate 2in the bid schedule sheet on page 5. Which one do you want?

The schedule states-in the Solicitation 1442 section page 5. -0003 Alternate 2: Provide materials and labor to install the stainless steel duct work for the cooling tower system. Reference section 012300 in specification document:

NOTE: Provide only the additional cost for Alternate 2.in the specs it states the following on page 224

6. Corrosion Resistant Construction: Unless otherwise noted in this specification, all steel panels and structural members shall be constructed of heavy-gauge G-235 (Z700 metric) hot-dip galvanized steel with all edges given a protective coating of zinc-rich compound.

Alternate #2: Corrosion Resistant Construction (Unless otherwise noted in this specification), all steel panels and structural members shall be constructed of type 304 stainless steel and assembled with type 304 stainless steel nut and bolt fasteners.

In the specs it states the following on page 225 e. Cold Water Basin: The cold water basin shall be provided with large area lift out strainers with perforated openings sized smaller than the water distribution system nozzles and an anti-vortex device to prevent air entrainment. The strainer and anti-vortex device shall be constructed of the same material as the basin to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion Standard basin accessories shall include a brass make-up valve with large diameter polystyrene filled plastic float for easy adjustment of the operating water level.

1) (Alternate #2) Cold Water Basin: The cold water basin shall be constructed of heavy-gauge type 304 stainless steel panels and structural members up to the heat transfer section/basin joint. The basin shall be provided with large area lift out strainers with perforated openings sized smaller than the water distribution system nozzles and an anti-vortex device to prevent air entrainment. The strainer and anti-vortex device shall be constructed of the same material as the basin to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion. Standard basin accessories shall include a brass make-up valve with large diameter polystyrene filled plastic float for easy adjustment of the operating water

Answer 1. See specification section 012300 Para 3.1.B refers you to Division Section 230000 Para 2.09 which is applicable in its entirety. Therefore Alternate 2 applies to all items specified in this section

Acknowledgement of Amendments:

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all amendments by one of the following methods in block 11 of SF

30 and per above.

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