SF_30_Amendment-Mod_Form_-_GS-01P-15-BZ-C-0004 _Amendment_0002__March_20rd_2015.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

GS-01P-15-BZ-C-0004

PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

3/20/2015

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

1PSK-15-0028

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

ACQUISITION BRANCH, SVC CENTERS DIV

GSA/PBS

10 Causeway St. RM 1100

BOSTON MA 02222-1077

ACQUISITION BRANCH, SVC CENTERS DIV

GSA/PBS

10 Causeway St. RM 1100

BOSTON MA 02222-1077

8. name and address of contractor (No., street, county, state and ZIP Code)

GS-01P-15-BZ-C-0004

9b. dated (see item 11) 2/27/2015

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, |X| 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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.)

Solicitation, GS-01P-15-BZ-C-0004,Indoor Firing Range Renovation , USBPSH, Hodgdon, ME, is hereby amended as follows:

1. Volume I, Solicitation, Page 4, Wage Decision ME 1500032 is DELETED and REPLACED with ME150022, 01/23/2015 ME22, to reflect Aroostook County in Maine.

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign) 15c. date signed

16b united states of america

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer) 16c. date signed

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Continued from Block 14…

2.) The following environmental reports are incorporated as Attachment 1, ATC Associates Inc., August 27, 2012 and Attachment 2 “IAQ Assessment Report dated October 23, 2014.

3.) Revise drawing A502 to DELETE any reference to “minimum” R-40 and REPLACE with “average” R-40.

4.) Specification Section 075423-5 Paragraph 2.3 TPO Roofing, REVISE paragraph 2 to read “Exposed Face Color: White”.

5.) Specification Section 075423-5, DELETE requirements for slip sheet.

6.) DELETE all requirements for fasteners.

7.) Specification Section 075923-11 paragraph 3.1A DELETE requirement.

8.) Specification Section 010350 Paragraph 1.2.B REVISED to read as follows:

The Government shall have 60 calendar days to exercise this option after the Notice to Proceed for the base contract is received by the Contractor.

Attachments:

1) ATC Associates Inc., August 27, 2012

2) IAQ Assessment Report dated October 23, 2014

3) DOL Wage Decision ME150022, 01/23/2015 ME22

The bid due date and time remains 2:00 PM on March 31, 2015.

Amendment 0003 with additional questions and answers to follow.

THIS AMENDMENT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY ONE OF THE MEATHODS IN BLOCK 11.

Questions and Answers:

Q1. The wages sheet included in "The Agreement" do not cover all applicable trades for this project. Please provide rates for Electricians, Telecomm Techs, Asbestos Abatement, and Masonry.

A1. When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation (s) and computes a proposed rate(s). Please note that all approved wage classifications will be incorporated into the contract post-award via a no-cost modification. Bidders must propose a reasonable rate with their bid based on other similar rates in the local area. These wage rates will become the required rates and reviewed with certified payrolls. Further information is available at: http://www.wdol.gov/db_confrmnce.aspx

See also Pre-bid meeting minutes posted 3/18/15 and this Amendment 0002 providing Wage Decision ME150022, 01/23/2015 ME2 for Aroostook County in Maine.

Q2. Will the contractor be responsible for lead testing?

A2. Yes, the contractor will be responsible for lead testing. A lead containing paint survey was undertaken, see Attachment 1, ATC Associates Inc., August 27, 2012 with the recommendation that:

If renovation activities are planned that would disturb finishes containing detectable levels of lead, then appropriate work practices should be employed to satisfy the OSHA Lead in Construction Standard {1926.62]. Attachment 1, ATC Associates Inc., August 27, 2012 has been included as part of this solicitation.

Q3. Are there existing swipe samples?

A3. Lead swipe samples have not been completed since Firing Range decommissioning. Only Lead Containing Paint Sampling has been done, details of which are located in the Hazmat report attached.

Q4. Has Air monitoring been done for lead in the building?

A4. Air monitoring for lead will need to be done prior to demolition activities.

Q5. Are there any bullets behind the bullet trap or has that area been cleaned?

A5. Bullets have been removed from the trap as part of the decommissioning process. However there may be some bullets found during demolition activities.

Q6. Does the Government have the results of asbestos testing?

A6. The Hazmat Test results which cover the IFR area in included in Attachment 1, ATC Associates Inc. August 27, 2012. The Hazmat testing results which covers the roof assembly is in Attachment 0002 “IAQ Assessment Report dated October 23, 2014.

Q7. Does floor tile and mastic in the range area have asbestos?

A7. Per Attachment 1, ATC Associates Inc. August 27, 2012.The floor tile and accompanying adhesive within the Shooting Area does not show detectable traces of asbestos. The expansion caulk within the Pistol Area however did test as an Asbestos Containing Material (ACM).

Q8. Has Tectum been tested for asbestos?

A8.The panels have been tested and are not ACM. However, the “glue daubs” on the backside of the tectum did test positive for asbestos. Details are located in the Attachment 1, ATC Associates Inc. August 27, 2012.

Q9. Is there a requirement to properly support the roof drains called for replacement?

A9. The new roof drains shall be supported in a manner similar to the existing roof drain supports.

Q10: Drawings call for minimum R40 and specification calls for average R40?

A10: Roof assembly shall be average of R40. See Amendment Paragraph 3.

Q11: Specification calls for black TPO on page 075423 - 5, which is not a standard color. Where can black TPO be obtained? Drawings call for minimum R40 and specification calls for average R40?

A11: TPO membrane should be white. See Amendment Paragraph 4.

Q12: In Option 1 on the Drawing A 5 02 all details state that there is a Min R-40 in addition to the 5/8” Re- Cover board.

A12: In Option 1, the over layment method, the entire roof assembly is to average R40 across the entire square-footage. See Amendment Paragraph 4.

Q13: Do we use existing insulation plus new insulation to equal a min R-40?

A13: See Answer 10.

Q14: On Drawing A103A Option 01 Notes: 7 Roof slopes to be ¼”/foot min. Is there an existing slope and do we need to add to it to make it a ¼”/foot, or do we need to add new ¼” tapered insulation on top of what is already there?

A14: Existing roof slope is to be maintained under Option 1.

Q15: In Option 2 on the Drawing A 5 03, all details state that there is to be a new Min R-40 with ¼” slope from drain to edge of roof insulation. In the specs 010350-2 it states provides an average R-Value of 40. Please clarify to use Min or Avg R-40 with ¼” tapered ISO?

A15: Use an average R-40 with ¼” tapered ISO.

Q16: Please clarify if blocking is to be replaced as part of options 1 and or 2.

A16: Blocking shall be replaced only if found to be damaged or compromised during roof renovation work.

Q17: What ATFP rating is required?

A17: An ATFP window is not required. The new windows will need to meet Border Patrol’s Level III performance specifications, an interior ¼’ panel of laminated glass as part of the 1’’ insulated glass system with a minimum 7 mil film to provide the proper blast resistance and force protection for Level III facilities.

Q18: The existing windows are no longer manufactured and are not ATFP rated. Should we just match size and color? Page 085113 - 5 indicates match color and drawing A6-02 match size.

A18: Per Sheet A602, new windows are to match in dimensions and style only. Correct, new windows are only match size and color, with thermal performance(s) properties outlined in specs.

Q19: In Option 1 on the Drawing A 5 02 all details state that there is a Min R-40 in addition to the 5/8” Re- Cover board. Do we use existing insulation plus new insulation to equal a min R-40?

A19: See A10.

Q20: On drawing A 1 03A, Option 01 Notes: 7 Roof slopes to be ¼”/foot min. Is there an existing slope and do we need to add to it to make it a ¼”/foot, or do we need to add new ¼” tapered insulation on top of what is already there?

A20: Existing roof slope is to be maintained under Option 1.

Q21: Is there currently any rigid insulation between the brick and block on the exterior walls?

A21: There is not any rigid insulation between the brick and block on the exterior wall.

Q22: Where mechanical through wall penetrations are removed, are we to patch in with similar materials (i.e. block walls patched in)?

A22: Yes, reference wall type A3 (infill wall assembly) on Sheet A501 for information regarding the patching.

Q23: In Volume I – The Agreement is specifies Davis Bacon Wages for Washington County. Will there be an addendum for Aroostook County Davis Bacon Wages?

A23: The Davis Bacon Wages have been amended to reflect Aroostook County Maine. The applicable Davis Bacon Wages are Decision ME150022, 01/23/2015 ME2.

Q24: Are there more wage rate classifications?

A24: See meeting minutes and Amendment 0001.

Q25: Section 10350 option 2 states average R-40 Drawing calls for minimum R-40?

A25: See A10.

Q26: Section 75423-1 and pg 6 call for a vapor barrier. Which option and where in the system is it intended?

A26: Option 2 – locate per manufacturers’ recommendations

Q27: Section 75423-5 2.3 calls for Black TPO. No manufacture fabricates a Black TPO. Would a Black EPDM be acceptable?

A27: See Answer 11. EPDM shall not be considered.

Q28: Section 76200-3 calls for anodized aluminum bronze color. The existing metal appears to be standard bronze color not anodized?

A28: Match the existing color.

Q29. Option 1 on the Drawing A 5 02 all details state that there is a Min R-40 in addition to the 5/8” Re- Cover board. Do we use existing insulation plus new insulation to equal a min R-40?

A29: See A11.

Q30: On Drawing A 1 03A Option 01 Notes: 7 Roof slopes to be ¼”/foot min. Is the existing insulation or structure sloped?

A30: The existing insulation is sloped.

Q31:Carlisle Syntec roofing systems has a ½-inch-thick polyiso board (SecureShield HD Plus) with 100 PSI compressive strength as substrate for TPO roofs. Use of the polyiso board is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. In Option 1, would this be an acceptable alternative for the 5/8-inch-thick re-cover board? Could the polyiso board be attached with adhesive per manufacturer’s recommendations?

A31: Yes, as long as performance requirements of specifications are met.

Q32: Two different sheet metal gravel stop details are shown in details A-502 #1 and A-502 #2. Could the gravel stop shown in detail #2 be used in all cases? What type of metal flashing is required, TPO coated or Kynar coated?

A32: Yes gravel stop shown in #2 detail is acceptable. Metal flashing is per Specification Section 076200.

Q33. What type of warranty will be required for the roof?

A33. Warranty is 20 years from date of Substantial Completion per Specification Section 075423 paragraph 1.11 Warranty.

Q34: Section 75423-5 2.4 and 9 Calls for a slip sheet over the insulation and below the roofing. What is the intent of this product? What is the product name?

A34: Delete requirement for slip sheet. See Amendment Paragraph 5.

Q35: Several places in the specs mention steel deck and metal fasteners, the drawings indicate the deck is wood fiber and with that metal fasteners can’t be used?

A35: Delete all requirements for fasteners to metal deck – there is no metal deck. Provide fasteners for wood deck only. See Amendment Paragraph 6.

Q36: Section 75923-11 3.1 A – Calls for a testing agency to be present. Is this for the duration of the job or just for one or two days?

A36. Delete requirement. See Amendment Paragraph.

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