ARRA Federal Plaza Repairs-Bid Addendum 3 and Revised Bid Form FINAL 05.05.10.pdf

FEDERAL PLAZA REPAIR PROJECT PROJECT NO. VNY00020

JACOB K. JAVITS FEDERAL BUILDING, NEW YORK, NY GS-02P-10-DT-C-0006

A. CLARIFICATIONS TO FACTOR REQUIREMENTS: Note replacements of the word “should” with the word “MUST”. All changes to the Evaluation Factors have been highlighted.

The following three factors will be evaluated in the order listed below and will be evaluated using adjectival ratings. These ratings will be assigned to each factor as listed below.

FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR PROJECTS

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE ON THESE SIMILAR PROJECTS

FACTOR 3: QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR PROJECTS

a. Description: The purpose of this factor is to provide the offeror with the opportunity to focus on three projects that best present its experience in the capacity of general or prime contractor. If the offeror provides more than three projects, the SSEB will only review the first three projects submitted. These projects MUST demonstrate the offeror’s ability to successfully deliver a project of similar scope and complexity.

b. Minimum Requirements for Experience with Similar Projects: The offeror MUST demonstrate that its firm has successfully completed construction services for three projects in the past twelve years (Attachment 1). Experience with three similar projects MUST include the following:

i. Each of the three projects MUST have a minimum total project cost of $10,000,000.

ii. Each of the three projects MUST have a major waterproofing component as part of the project scope.

iii. At least one of the three projects MUST contain a plaza or green roof that is located above a usable building space.

Joint Ventures: Experience from both firms may be used to meet this requirement.

1A. ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS TO FACTOR 1:

1. For the purposes of satisfying the requirements of Factor 1, a project is defined as work that was done pursuant to one scope of work. An offer may satisfy this requirement by submitting work that was completed in phases provided the offeror performed the same roles and responsibilities under all the phases or where the work was performed pursuant to one scope of work under multiple contracts.

2. Regarding Factor 1: A subcontractor may submit a project that meets the requirements of Factor 1 on behalf of the offeror provided that the offeror and subcontractor submit a letter of written agreement at the time of the proposal submission that states that the subcontractor will be involved in the project for the life of the project. This letter will be incorporated into the resultant contract.

3. Regarding Factor 1: An offeror who cannot satisfy all of the Factor 1 requirements may submit a project that the offerer performed as a subcontractor to another firm that meets the requirements of Factor 1.

2. FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE ON THESE SIMILAR PROJECTS

a. Description: The purpose of this factor is to review the offeror’s past performance on the three projects submitted in FACTOR 1. These representative projects MUST demonstrate the offeror’s ability to successfully deliver a project of similar scope and complexity on time and within budget as well as the offeror’s ability to maintain quality control, good business relationships, continuity of key personnel and safety requirements. The Contracting Officer will use relevant information from the Past Performance Information Retreival Systems (PPIRS).

b. Minimum Requirements for Past Performance on these Similar Projects: References (Attachment 2) needs to be provided for each of the three submitted projects.

1. The offeror MUST provide one (1) reliable1 independent reference for each of the three projects submitted under FACTOR 1.

2. In order to substantiate past performance the offeror MUST provide verification of its role as contractor or as general contractor on each project submitted, in the form of the “Past Performance for Contractor or General Contractor Reference Check (Attachment 2)”.

Acceptable references include any of the following:

i. Owner,

ii. Owner’s Representative,

iii. Construction Manager,

iv. Architect/Engineer of Record

The offeror MUST identify who the contractor or general contractor was for each submitted project and the past performance for contractor or general contractor (Attachment 2) must be completed by an independent reference for each proposed project under 1. This reference shall be submitted with the proposal.

3. FACTOR 3: QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL

a. Description: This factor considers the construction experience, education, knowledge and expertise of key personnel of the offeror's project team who will be assigned directly to the Project. In addition, the offeror MUST submit individual resumes, position descriptions and proposed duties for all key personnel. Resumes and position descriptions (Attachment 3- Sample) MUST be submitted for the following team members who are considered to be Key Personnel for this project:

1. Project Manager

2. Construction Superintendent

Note: Resumes shall not exceed one, one sided, single spaced 8 ½ x 11 page using the sample format in Attachment 3 for each of the Key Personnel.

1 The term “reliable” relates to the ability of the GSA to contact these references. GSA will expend only a “reasonable” amount of time and effort contacting those submitted as references. GSA reference material must include current name, address(es), position, and fax and phone numbers, email addresses. Please be advised that references will be contacted. Other project references may be considered. The GSA may not limit its reference contacts to those provided by the offeror, but may choose to contact references independent of those provided.

b. Minimum Requirements for Qualifications of Key Personnel

The offeror must demonstrate the following:

1. Project Manager: The offeror MUST designate one on-site project manager who shall coordinate the work. The project manager should have a minimum of ten years of construction experience as a construction project manager on at least two buildings projects each having a construction cost greater than $10,000,000.

2. Construction Superintendent: The offeror MUST designate one on-site construction superintendent who MUST coordinate the work. The construction superintendent should have a minimum of ten years of construction superintendent on at least two building projects each having a construction cost greater than $10,000,000.

B. GENERAL:

1. Firing Range Area 1B – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will require access to the firing range defined as Area 1B on Drawing D-112 approximately every three months for a period of three weeks each.

Contractor shall work with the GSA to accommodate the DHS’s requirements to maintain and operate the space during those periods of times to be specified.

2. Construction Manager’s Office – The Construction Manager (CM) will occupy a space approximate 15’ x 60’ within the garage space to be used as a field office for the duration of the project. Location of the CM’s field office to be determined in coordination with the contractor subsequent to award.

3. Contractor Use of Utilities – Contractor to install sub-meters for the water and electrical lines at tie-ins for the plaza. Contractor to secure all necessary permits from associated utility agencies prior to installation of sub-meters. All utilities to be paid for by GSA.

4. Contractor to restore the C.I.T. Building First Floor Lobby including doors, pathways, exit signs, etc. to their original condition upon acceptance of the plaza repair and following establishment of safe egress from the C.I.T. Building.

5. Site to be leak-free at the end of each work day.

C. CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS

Volume 2 – Technical Specifications

1. Section 012100 - Allowances 3.3A Schedule of Allowances: Delete Allowance #1 and Allowance #2. Costs to be included in base bid.

3.3A Schedule of Allowances: Add Allowance for Premium Time Costs due to Owner Caused Delays (see below and see also revised bid form)

PT Allowance: Premium Time Costs due to Unforseen Conditions: Contractor shall include in their bid A LUMP SUM allowance of $100,000 to cover the premium portion for labor costs associated with the completion of contract work per direction of the GSA. This allowance is for premium time only and contractor will still be required to carry all base costs for contract work completed in accordance with the contract documents. This allowance is to cover unforeseen conditions above and beyond those described in Specification Section 011400 Para.1.4A, B, C, and D and quiet time 12:00 – 1:00PM as described in Addendum #1.

2. Section 071413 – Hot Fluid-Applied Rubberized Asphalt Waterproofing

1.9F Concrete Deck Surface Condition:

Sub-article #2b Lightweight Structural Concrete:

Note clarification: The hot fluid applied asphalt roofing membrane specified in this section is to be applied on the existing concrete structure and not on the lightweight concrete.

1.10 Warranty:

Add sub-section B : “Inspections: Contractor to provide the following inspections and manufacturer representative’s sign-offs on all waterproofing assemblies:

1. Pre-Installation of each phased area

2. Mid-Point Installation of each phased area

3. Final inspections and sign off per phased areas.”

3. Section 075200 – Modified Bitumen Membrane Waterproofing 1.10A Plaza Deck System Guarantee:

Add sub-section B: “Contractor to provide additional 25 year warranty on the Total Waterproofing Assembly to go into effect at Substantial Completion.”

1.10 Guarantee / Warranty:

Add sub-section C : “Contractor to provide the following inspections and manufacturer representative’s sign-offs on all waterproofing assemblies:

4. Pre-Installation of each phased area

5. Mid-Point Installation of each phased area

6. Final inspections and sign off per phased areas.”

4. Section 321400 – Site Stonework 2.4: Stone A Pavers and Setts (Base Bid)

Replace sub-section B with: “Marble Pavers and Setts shall be Montclair Danby Marble as supplied by Vermont Quarries Corporation, 7 U.S. Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701, tel: 802.775.1065, web:

www.vermontquarries.com, or Approved Equal. Finish: Honed on top surface, sawn on all other faces. Size and thickness shall be as shown on the Drawings.”

2.4 - Add sub-section C:

“Marble for Stone Benches as supplied by Vermont Quarries Corporation, 7 U.S. Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701, tel: 802.775.1065, web: www.vermontquarries.com, or Approved Equal. Type shall be Montclair Danby Marble. Finish: Honed, Sized and thickness shall be in accordance with the approved shop drawings.

2.5: Stone A Pavers, Setts and Benches (Bid Alternate No. 1):

Delete sub-section A and Delete sub-section B.

2.6: Stone A Pavers, Setts and Benches (Bid Alternate No. 2):

Delete sub-section A and Delete sub-section B.

5. Section 329300 – Planting and Fine Grading

1.8 I: Plant Sources: Delete last sentence of paragraph: “Alternate sources may be used for all plants except the pre-tagged trees provided the Contracting Officer Representative(s) has approved the source.”

Replace sentence above with: “Alternate sources may be used for all trees and plants provided the Contracting Officer Representative(s) has approved the source.”

1.8 I sub article #1: Delete “Specific plants have been located and pre-tagged at the following sources:”

1.8 I sub article #1: Replace sentence above with: “Specific plants have been located and pre-tagged at the following sources. With the intention that these pre-tagged or approved equivalent plants will be installed per the contract.”

1.12.A sub article #2, ACCEPTANCE AND MAINTENANCE: Delete: “Maintenance Period:

Completely maintain plants and trees for five years after final acceptance.”

Replace above with: “Maintenance Period: Completely maintain plants and trees for one year after final acceptance. “

D. CHANGES TO THE DRAWINGS:

The following drawings dated 02/08/2010 are revised and reissued herewith this Addendum:

Architectural

D-121 PLAZA DEMOLITION PLAN

All salvaging of existing granite is no longer required and is at the discretion of the contractor.

Detail 2/A-500 WATERPROOFING AT SLAB ELEVATION CHANGES Note: “Encapsulated Fabric” in this instance does not imply abatement. The limited use of a new fabric product is to be used to separate the primary and secondary waterproofing membranes.

SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET, STANDARD FORM 1442

REVISED BID FORM (changes highlighted)

A. BASE PRICE=

The base price is for all items in the Bid Documents (Technical Specifications and Plans) with the exclusion of Unit Pricing and Option Items 1-11, listed below.

The base price scope of work is for the demolition of the existing plaza to the structural slab, installation of new waterproofing and drainage systems, selective asbestos and lead removals and installation of new pavers. The base scope in more detail includes:

1. Temporary facilities and utilities including a perimeter construction fence, access gates, temporary partitions and project identification sign.

2. Demolition and removal of the existing plaza including paving, concrete fill, insulation, concrete substructures, bench supports, lamppost and bases, security lights, bollards, steps, handrails, plants and planter assemblies as well as all mechanical and electrical work serving the plaza as noted on the drawings.

3. Preparation of existing concrete structural slabs to receive new waterproofing membranes.

4. New primary and secondary waterproofing systems including all flashings and drainage mat assembly.

5. New styrofoam fill, concrete planter walls and concrete topping slabs.

6. New plaza paving stones, planter curbs, steps and wall panels including bases and anchors.

7. New steel support for lights.

8. New security guard booth.

9. New bronze handrails, lighted planter rails and other ornamental metal assemblies.

10. New electrical systems including power, lighting, lighting fixtures and controls.

11. New security system modifications including low light level replacement TPZ cameras.

12. New plumbing drains, non freeze yard hydrants, drainage and water piping and all modifications and connection to existing building systems as indicated on the plumbing drawings.

13. New planter irrigation system.

14. New concrete sidewalk.

15. Removal of all temporary facilities and restoration of all affected adjacent assemblies.

16. As-Built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals and system demonstration and training.

17. Inspection, testing and all quality control requirements.

PT Allowance: Premium Time Costs due to Unforseen Conditions:

Contractor shall include in their bid A LUMP SUM allowance of $100,000 to cover the premium portion for labor costs associated with the completion of contract work per direction of the GSA. This allowance is for premium time only and contractor will still be required to carry all base costs for contract work completed in accordance with the contract documents. This allowance is to cover unforeseen conditions above and beyond those described in Specification Section 011400 Para.1.4A, B, C, and D and quiet time 12:00 – 1:00PM as described in Addendum #1.

$ 100,000

B. UNIT PRICES (Refer to Specification Section #12700. Per Specification #12700

Para.1.1A, “a unit price is a price per unit of measurement for materials or services that will be added to or deducted from the Contract Price by Change Order if the estimated quantity of the corresponding work required by the Contract Documents is increased or decreased.”)

Unit Pricing to include Labor, Overhead, Profit and Bonding Costs. Unit Pricing to exclude additional mobilization costs.

1. Unit Price No. 1:

Concrete substrate repair per square foot in excess of the base contract work:

(Refer to specification section 037330 Concrete Repairs. Refer to structural drawings for the extent of concrete substrate repair work that shall be considered base)

Unit Price per sq ft x 200 sq ft. = $ ______sq. ft. x 200 sq. ft = $______

2. Unit Price No. 2:

Removal of existing light weight concrete fill per cubic foot in excess of the base contract work:

(Refer to specification section 024119 Selective Demolition. Refer to demolition drawings for the extent of existing light weight concrete fill removal work that shall be considered base)

Unit Price per cu. ft. x 500 cu. ft. = $ ______cu. ft. x 500 cu. ft = $______

3. Unit Price No. 3:

Installation of light weight concrete fill per cubic foot in excess of the base contract work:

(Refer to specification section 033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete.

Refer to architectural and structural drawings for the extent of light weight concrete fill work that shall be considered base)

Unit Price per cu. ft. x 500 cu.ft. = $ ______cu. ft. x 500 cu. ft = $______

4. Unit Price No. 4:

Installation of Styrofoam fill per cubic foot in excess of the base contract work:

(Refer to specification section 071200 Thermal Insulation and 329510 Geofoam. Refer to architectural and landscape drawings for the extent of styrofoam fill work that shall be considered base)

Unit Price per cu. ft. x 1,000 cu.ft.= $ _____cu. ft. x 1,000 cu.ft = $______

5. Unit Price No. 5:

Installation of rubberized asphalt flashing per square foot in excess of the base contract work:

(Refer to specification section 071413 Hot Fluid-Applied Rubberized Asphalt Waterproofing. Refer to architectural drawings for the extent of rubberized asphalt flashing work that shall be considered base)

Unit Price per sq. ft. x 300 sq.ft. .= $ _____sq. ft. x 300 sq. ft = $______

6. Unit Price(s) No. 6:

Replacement of cast iron drain pipes in the following sizes per linear foot in excess of the base contract work:

(Refer to specification section 220716 Plumbing Piping and Equipment Insulation and 221413 Facility Storm Drainage Piping.

Refer to plumbing drawings for the extent of cast iron drain pipe replacement work that shall be considered base)

a. 6” diameter storm drain pipes:

Unit Price per lin. ft.x 100 lin.ft.=

b. 8” diameter storm drain pipes per linear foot:

Unit Price per lin. ft.x100 lin.ft. =

c. 10” diameter storm drain pipes per linear foot:

Unit Price per lin. ft x 100 lin.ft.=

d. 12” diameter storm drain pipes per linear foot:

Unit Price per lin. ft.x 100 lin.ft.=

e. 15” diameter storm drain pipes per linear foot:

Unit Price per lin. ft.x 100 lin.ft =

$ _____lin. ft. x 100 lin. ft = $______

$ _____lin. ft. x 100 lin. ft = $______

$ _____lin. ft. x 100 lin. ft = $______

$ _____lin. ft. x 100 lin. ft = $______

$ _____lin. ft. x 100 lin. ft = $______

7. Unit Price No. 7:

ACM/LCM abatement of cast iron drain pipes in the following locations in excess of the base contract work:

(Refer to specification sections 028200 Asbestos Abatement and 028300 Lead cleaning Procedures. Refer to abatement (AR) drawings drawings for the extent of cast iron drain pipe ACM/LCM work that shall be considered base)

Pipe insulation per linear foot:

Unit Price per lin. ft. x 500 lin. ft.=

a. Duct insulation per square foot:

Unit Price per sq. ft x 2,000 lin.ft.=

b. Pipe fittings per fitting:

Unit Price per fittings x 200 lin ft =

$ _____lin. ft. x 500 lin. ft = $______

$ _____sq. ft. x 2,000 sq. ft = $______

$ _____fitting. x 200 lin. ft = $______

8. Unit Price No. 8:

Legal disposal of ACM waste per cubic yard in excess of the base contract work:

(Refer to specification sections 028200 Asbestos abatement and 028300 Lead cleaning Procedures. Refer to abatement (AR) drawings for the extent of cast iron drain pipe ACM/LCM work that shall be considered base)

Unit Price per cu. yd. x 50 cu.yd. $ _____cu.yd. x 50 cu .yd. = $______

C. OPTION PRICES (Refer to Specification Section #12600) Option Prices will be exercised by the GSA within 180 days of date of Contract Award.

Option Prices to include Labor, Overhead, Profit, Bond and Mobilization Costs.

Option Item 1:

Provide all work required to furnish and install electrical snow-melting system as indicated on the Drawings, labeled Option No.1, and as specified.

$ NOT BEING EXERCISED. NO

PRICE REQUIRED

Option Item 2:

Provide all work required to furnish and install the heliostat, steel dunnage and all miscellaneous steel related heliostat and light mast work, as well as all electrical work and roof repairs, as indicated on the Drawings, labeled Option No.2, and as specified.

Assume hoisting of steel.

Option Item 3:

Provide all work required to furnish and install ash urns and trash receptacles, as indicated on the Drawings, labeled Option No. 3, and as specified.

Option Item 4:

Provide all work required to furnish and install all stone benches, including bench lighting, as indicated on the Drawings labeled Option No.4, and as specified. Note: Assume all electrical conduits for bench lighting shall be capped to be flush with plaza and cost for the electrical conduit work associated with the benches to be included in the base bid.

Option Item 5:

Provide all work required to furnish and install the water feature including the concrete pit, frame, all plumbing fixtures, piping fixtures, pumps, tanks, controls, etc. and all electrical fixtures, controls, wiring, devices, etc., as indicated on the Drawings, labeled Option No.5, and as specified. If the water feature is permanently deleted from the scope, the areas penetration will be replaced with the normal plaza paving assembly.

Option Item 6:

Provide all work required to furnish and install all landscaping work including plants, trees, tree supports, planting media, geofoam, gravel, filter fabrics, etc., as indicated on the Drawings, labeled Option No. 6, and as specified. Irrigation and soil to be included in Option 6 and not in base bid. The completed planter drainage system is to be included in the base bid.

Option Item 7:

Provide all work required to furnish structural steel reinforcement, in the garage below the plaza as indicated on the Drawings, labeled Option No. 7, and as specified. Price for Option 7 to include all cost required for fireproofing of steel including any protection staging, temporary partitions, ventilation and other miscellaneous items.

Option Item 8:

Provide all work required to furnish and install the air intake enclosure including all structural steel framing, miscellaneous steel supports, metal grating, bent laminated glazing, curtain wall framing, decorative perforated metal lining and interior light fixture, wiring and supports. Note: The concrete curb stone facing and temporary plywood enclosure(s) shall remain in the base bid, as indicated on the Drawings, labeled Option No.8, and as specified.

Option Item 9:

Provide all work required to remove and salvage existing granite facing panels, steps, decorative paving band(s), including but not limited to removal, inventory, palletizing, transport, storage, including all work required to cut, modify, refinish and install salvaged stone sidewalk paving as indicated on the drawings labeled Option No. 9 and as specified.

$ NOT BEING EXERCISED. NO

PRICE REQUIRED. UP TO

CONTRACTOR DISCRETION AS

TO WHETHER OR NOT TO

SALVAGE EXISTING STONE

Option Item 10:

Provide all work required to prep and paint the garage within the Limit of Work (L.O.W.) as defined in drawing D-113 upon completion of all contract work that impacts the garage.

Option Item 11:

Stone A Pavers and Setts: Marble Pavers and Setts shall be Montclair Danby Marble as supplied by Vermont Quarries Corporation, 7 U.S. Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701, tel:

802.775.1065, web: www.vermontquarries.com. Finish: Water jet on top surface, sawn on all other faces. Size and thickness shall be as shown on the Drawings.

TOTAL EVALUATED OFFER:

A. Base Contract Price ____________________ B. Unit Prices (1 thru 8) ____________________ C. Options (1 thru 11) ____________________

TOTAL EVALUATED OFFER (Sum of Items A, B and C) ____________________