Federal Plaza Repair Project - Amendment 1.pdf

FEDERAL PLAZA REPAIR PROJECT PROJECT NO. VNY00020

JACOB K JAVITZ FEDERAL BUILDING, NEW YORK, NY GS-02P-10-DTC-0006

AMENDMENT NO. 1

Amendment No. 1 is hereby issued as follows:

A. CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS

Volume 1

1. Section 00120, Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, Page 2, Part 5, Basis for Award, Paragraph 2, delete, “This procurement is issued in accordance with FAR Part 15.1 – Source Selection Processes and Techniques, and will utilize the combination of the Tradeoff process under the Best Value Continuum and lowest-price technically-acceptable processes. This process allows tradeoffs amount cost and price and technical factors and allows the government the ability to accept other than the lowest priced proposal, if feasible” and insert, “This procurement is issued in accordance with FAR Part 15.1 – Source Selection Processes and Techniques, and will utilize the Tradeoff process under the Best Value Continuum. This process allows tradeoffs amount cost and price and technical factors and allows the government the ability to accept other than the lowest priced proposal, if feasible.”

2. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Clauses, delete 552.232-70 Invoice Requirements (Sept 1999) and insert, “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Invoice Requirements

Invoices shall be submitted in an original only, unless otherwise specified, to the designated billing office specified in this contract or order.

Invoices must include the Account Document Number (ADN) provided on the award. Contact the contracting officer if unsure of the proper ADN to cite. The ADN must be listed on all invoices in order to ensure proper payment.

In addition to the requirements for a proper invoice specified in the Prompt Payment clause of this contract the following information or documentation must be submitted with each invoice:

This requirement will result in a Recovery Act funded contract. The contract action will identify all Contract Line Items (CLINs) to be invoiced against. All invoices must cite the appropriate CLIN to enable the required agency obligation and expense reporting to Recovery.gov.

A properly executed invoice must show the name and address of the business concern as listed on the award, the invoice date, the Contract Number, the Order number, if applicable, the contract ADN, and the corresponding Recovery Act CLIN.

The GSA Form 2419, Certification of Progress Payments Under Fixed Priced Construction Contracts, should also be submitted with each payment request.

A release of claims is required to be submitted with the Final Payment request.”

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3. The following clause is hereby incorporated into Construction Contract Clauses (Form 3506) (Fixed Price)

52.219-23 Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(Oct 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Historically black college or university” means an institution determined by the Secretary of Education to meet the requirements of 34 CFR 608.2. For the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Coast Guard, the term also includes any nonprofit research institution that was an integral part of such a college or university before November 14, 1986.

“Minority institution” means an institution of higher education meeting the requirements of Section 365(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k), including a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, as defined in Section 502(a) of the Act (20 U.S.C. 1101a).

“Small disadvantaged business concern” means an offeror that represents, as part of its offer, that it is a small business under the size standard applicable to this acquisition; and either—

(1) It has received certification by the Small Business Administration as a small disadvantaged business concern consistent with 13 CFR Part 124, subpart B; and

(i) No material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has occurred since its certification;

(ii) Where the concern is owned by one or more disadvantaged individuals, the net worth of each individual upon whom the certification is based does not exceed $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(iii) It is identified, on the date of its representation, as a certified small disadvantaged business concern in the database maintained by the Small Business Administration (PRO-Net).

(2) It has submitted a completed application to the Small Business Administration or a Private Certifier to be certified as a small disadvantaged business concern in accordance with 13 CFR Part 124, subpart B, and a decision on that application is pending, and that no material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has occurred since its application was submitted. In this case, in order to receive the benefit of a price evaluation adjustment, an offeror must receive certification as a small disadvantaged business concern by the Small Business Administration prior to contract award; or

(3) Is a joint venture as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002(f).

(b) Evaluation adjustment.

(1) The Contracting Officer will evaluate offers by adding a factor of 10 percent to the price of all offers, except—

(i) Offers from small disadvantaged business concerns that have not waived the adjustment; and

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(ii) An otherwise successful offer from a historically black college or university or minority institution.

(2) The Contracting Officer will apply the factor to a line item or a group of line items on which award may be made. The Contracting Officer will apply other evaluation factors described in the solicitation before application of the factor. The factor may not be applied if using the adjustment would cause the contract award to be made at a price that exceeds the fair market price by more than the factor in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause.

(c) Waiver of evaluation adjustment. A small disadvantaged business concern may elect to waive the adjustment, in which case the factor will be added to its offer for evaluation purposes. The agreements in paragraph (d) of this clause do not apply to offers that waive the adjustment.

______ Offeror elects to waive the adjustment.

(d) Agreements.

(1) A small disadvantaged business concern, that did not waive the adjustment, agrees that in performance of the contract, in the case of a contract for—

(i) Services, except construction, at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance will be spent for employees of the concern;

(ii) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing, excluding the cost of materials, will be performed by the concern;

(iii) General construction, at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, excluding the cost of materials, will be performed by employees of the concern; or

(iv) Construction by special trade contractors, at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, excluding the cost of materials, will be performed by employees of the concern.

(2) A small disadvantaged business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish in performing this contract only end items manufactured or produced by small disadvantaged business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

(End of clause)

4. The following attachments are hereby incorporated:

- Evaluation Factors

- Attachment 1 – Project Fact Sheet

- Attachment 2 – Past Performance Reference for Contractor or General Construction (GC) Firm

- Attachment 3 – Project Team Resume

AMENDMENT NO. 1

Volume 2 - Technical Specifications:

1. Instruction to Bidders, Pages 1-4 are hereby deleted from this solicitation in its entirety.

2. The following new specifications dated March 4, 2010 are issued herewith this Addendum:

Section 017123 – Field Engineering

3. The following specifications shall be replaced with the revised sections dated March 4, 2010 and issued herewith this Addendum.

Section 221223 - Facility Indoor Holding/Surge Water Storage Tanks Section 329100 - Planting Soil System

4. The Table of Contents shall be revised as follows:

Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Delete section 012100 - Allowances Delete section 012300 – Alternates Delete section 013200 - Construction Progress Documentation

Division 8 – OPENINGS Section 088853 shall be titled Security Glazing in lieu of Decorative Glass Glazing

Division 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION Add section 211200 - Fire Suppression Standpipes

Division 26 – ELECTRICAL Add section 260548 - Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems

Division 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS Delete section 323119 – Site Ornamental Metals

5. The following sections shall be deleted from the Project Manual in its entirety:

Section 012100 - Allowances Section 012300 – Alternates

6. Section 13300 – Submittals

1.7 A 2: Add (d) as follows: “d. Stone A and B Pavers and Setts Independent Mock-up.”

7. Section 088853 – Security Glazing

2.10 A 3: Ballistic resistance glazing shall be Level 3 in lieu of Level 8.

8. Section 129300 – Site Furnishings

1.2 A 8: Add “Trench Drain at Plaza Stair”

1.4 A 1: Add “Trench Drain at Plaza Stair” between “Receptacle” and “and Utility Box”

1.4 B 7: Add “Trench Drain at Plaza Stair”

2.1 A 2 b: Add sub article 2) All exposed surfaces to be #3 finish.

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2.2 A 2 f: Add Stainless Steel lock, Type: Disc Tumbler Cam Lock, Keyed Alike, SS, Item # 1XTA1 from Grainger Industrial Supply, www.grainger.com, or approved equivalent.

2.8: Add “Trench Drain at Plaza Stair”

2.8 A: Add “Basis of Design: Trench Drain shall be provided by Iron Age Grates, 2014 SW 152nd St. #4, Burien, WA, Tel: 206.276.0925, www.ironagegrates.com or approved equivalent.”

2.8 A 1: Add “Grate pattern shall be determined by the Contracting Officer Representative(s).”

2.8 B: Add “See Drawings for Dimensions. All Radii shall be fabricated as true, consistent curves in accordance with the Approved Shop Drawings.”

2.8 C: Add “Bronze: Free of surface blemishes and complying with the following: Bronze Shape:

Alloy UNS No. C38500, ASTM B302-078. Finish shall be non-directional and shall match all other Bronze products specified in this Section.”

9. Section 321400 – Site Stonework

1.3 F 4: Revise dimension of salvaged granite paver mockup to 250 sf

1.3 F 7: Add dimension to stone veneer: 30” Height

2.8 A: Add phrase “existing on site,” following “bluestone.”

2.8 E 3: Add sub article #1. “If salvaged bluestone quantities are insufficient, supply new bluestone to match existing salvaged bluestone.”

2.12 B 4: Add “Where benches occur on slopes greater than 2%, the bottom of the supports shall be cut to assist with top leveling.”

3.6 G Add phrase “approved shop,” before “Drawings.”

3.9 D: Delete.

3.9 E: Delete.

3.11 C Add components to be covered with anti-graffiti: Wall at Plaza Stair North, Existing Granite Retaining Wall.

10. Section 329300 – Planting and Fine Grading

2.2 A 1: Add sub article #2, “Rootballs require special shaping. Refer to the Drawings and to Part 3 of this Section.

11. Section 329510 - Geofoam

1.4 C 1: Add the following measurements:

a. Density, min. 2.4 lb/ft3

b. Compressive resistance at 1% deformation, min 15 psi

c. Compressive resistance at 5% deformation, min 35 psi

d. Compressive resistance at 10% deformation, min 40 psi

e. Elastic Modulus, min 1500 psi

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f. Flexural Strength, min 60 psi

g. Water Absorption by total immersion, max 2%

h. Oxygen Index, min 24%

i. Buoyancy Force 60 lb/ft3

1.9: Delete.

2.2 A: Add 1 inch minimum to Leveling sand layer.

2.2 A d: The chart column labeled “Passing Sieve No” shall read “Passing USDA Sieve No.”

3.1 A: Add article #5 that shall read, “Verify that the rootball fixing system is in place and accepted.”

3.3 F: Add “Use a hot-wire tool or a saw for trims and cuts.”

12. Section 221423- Clear water waste and storm drainage piping specialties.

2.4 A 2: Delete item from Project Manual.

2.4 A 7: Delete item from Project Manual.

2.4 A 8: Delete item from Project Manual.

3.1 G: Delete item from Project Manual.

13. Section 265610 – Light Reflection Mast (LRM) PART 2 - PRODUCTS: Replace subsections of 2.3 General Finish Requirements as follows:

A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B. Appearance of Finished Work: Noticeable variations in same piece are not acceptable.

Variations in appearance of adjoining components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved Samples.

C. All aluminum, whether concealed or exposed shall be finished. No mill finish aluminum shall be permitted

D. Finishing of all components exposed to view shall be done after the completion of all fabrication processes.

E. Surfaces shall match the appearance, color and texture of samples approved by the Contracting Officer Representative.

F. Aluminum not exposed to view shall receive, as a minimum, the chromium phosphate chemical conversion coat associated with organic coating.

1. All chemical conversion coatings shall meet the minimum requirements of ASTM

D1730, Type B, Method 5 or Method 7 with a minimum coating weight of 30 mg/ft2.

2. Approved conversion coatings are:

a. Alodine as manufactured by Amchem Products, Inc.

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b. Bonderite as manufactured by The Parker Company.

14. Section 265610 – Light Reflection Mast (LRM) PART 2 - PRODUCTS: Replace subsections of 2.4 Aluminum Finishes as follows:

A. Clear Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A41, Class I, 0.018 mm or thicker.

B. Reflector casting sides to match clear anodic finish of mast.

C. PVDF Organic Metallic Coating:

1. All surfaces of aluminum exposed to the exterior shall receive a three or four-coat PVDF organic metallic coating as described below.

2. Organic coating shall consist of a thermally-cured, pigmented, polyvinylidene fluoride resin coating system, containing not less than 70 percent of the fluoropolymer resin Kynar 500.

3. The coating system shall be spray applied under factory conditions to pretreated base metal in a three or four-coat process in strict accordance with the coating system manufacturer's recommendations and to the minimum standards of AAMA 2605-02 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.

4. Finished coating thickness shall be a minimum of 1.6 mils DFT.

5. The coating system shall be applied by a licensed applicator approved by the coating system manufacturer. The applicator shall propose a program of records and samples shall be made available to the Architectural Design Team upon request.

6. The surface quality of the coating shall be smooth and free of flow lines, streaks, blistering or other imperfections. The coating shall be opaque and uniform in color and tonality when viewed under a uniform light source such as indirect daylight.

7. Provide and furnish a compatible field touch-up PVDF coating system formulated for air-drying at ambient temperature, based on the Kynar ADS fluoropolymer resin, in color to match the factory applied finish. Submit samples of the air dry system as well as samples of actual touch-up work to factory applied coating system which shall be subject to the sample approval procedures described herein.

8. An acceptable organic coating is Duranar XL as manufactured by PPG Industries.

9. Color to be a three or four coat custom metallic color to be determined.

10. Provide 3 sample finishes to Contracting Officer Representative for selection.

11. Warrant that the organic coating shall not peel, check, crack, chalk or change color for a period of five [5] years from the time of application and that the finish exceeds or meets the standards set out in AAMA 2605-02 which include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Color change shall not exceed 5 NBS color units, or 5E units on a Hunter Color

Difference Meter, when measured in accordance with ASTM D2244 after 10 years of 45 degree South Florida exposure or equivalent.

b. Chalking shall not exceed a No 8 rating measured in accordance with ASTM D659 after 10 years of 45 degree South Florida exposure or equivalent.

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B. CHANGES TO THE DRAWINGS

List of Revised Drawings:

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

Landscape 11/ L-901 Trench Drain at Plaza Stair (SD #2, #3, #4 and #5)

Slot drain has been changed to Trench Drain

L Sheets Delete all references to Options in landscape drawings and refer to the bid form prepared by GSA.

Architectural

D-111 SEQUENCE DIAGRAM – PLAZA DEMOLITION

All sequencing construction requirements have been deleted.

D-112 SEQUENCE DIAGRAM – GARAGE FLOOR MEP

All sequencing construction requirements have been deleted.

D-113 SEQUENCE DIAGRAM – GARAGE FLOOR STEEL

All sequencing construction requirements have been deleted.

A-507 LIGHT REFLECTION MAST DETAILS

Additional detail added to the camera mounting bracket in drawing number 1, Light Reflection Mast Exploded Axon.

List of New Drawings:

The following new drawings dated 03/04/2010 are issued herewith this Addendum:

Landscape

L-405 MATERIALS PLAN – RAILING

The location of the Planter Rail and the Lighted Planter Rail has been changed

C. GENERAL

1. The minutes of the Pre-Bid Meeting dated March 2, 2010 and Sign-In are issued herewith this Addendum.

2. The following Contractor questions were received and are herewith this Addendum along with the responses:

Question: After having reviewed the demolition drawings along with the demolition specification it remains unclear as to the material content located between the existing structural slab and topping slab. Detail 2 on Sheet D-122 indicates light weight concrete; however is this found only in the areas surrounding the existing light poles? Detail 5 on Sheet D-122 indicates that there is no fill under the planters, yet the fill type under the adjoining pavers is not identified?

Please advise what type of fill should be anticipated.

Answer: The existing fill material between the existing structural slab and the topping slab is concrete.

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Question: What are the temporary waterproofing requirements exactly? What specifically and how long should the temporary protection remain in place?

Answer: Contract documents call for new primary rubberized asphalt waterproofing system applied to existing structural slab upon completion of demolition work in each phase. This will be a permanent primary membrane in lieu of a temporary membrane. See specification section

071413 – HOT FLUID-APPLIED RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING.

Question: Please provide either a manufacturer or basis of design for project specified Heliostat, as outlined in specification section 107450.

Answer: Heliostat fabricated by Colt Group. Product description at: www.bomin-solar.de/acrobat/heliostat/lightron_e.pdf. For quote contact Rolf Karrasch (rolf.karrasch@de.coltgroup.com).

Question: In specification section 012300: Schedule of Alternates includes 2 items (substitution of marble pavers, benches, etc.). There are no line items on the Bid Form for these Alternates.

Please clarify ASAP.

Answer: Per Addendum 1, specification section 012300 - ALTERNATES is deleted from the project manual in its entirety.

Question: Table of Contents lists Fire Suppression not used. Specification includes Section 211200 FIRE SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES. Please clarify.

Answer: Per Addendum 1, specification section 211200 - FIRE SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES has been added to the Table of Contents

Question: Table of Contents lists section 088853 DECORATIVE GLASS GLAZING.

Specification includes Section 088853 Security Glazing. Please clarify.

Answer: Per Addendum 1, specification section 088853 - DECORATIVE GLASS GLAZING has been renamed 088853 - SECURITY GLAZING.

Question: We have contacted our glazing vendors and all of them have determined that U.L.

Level 8 glazing cannot be bent to this radius. Please issue an RFI to determine if the customer wants to change the bullet resistant level down to U.L. Level 3, or provide an alternate shape that has flat glazing at U.L. Level 8.

Answer: Per Addendum 1, the ballistic resistance glazing shall be Level 3 in lieu of Level 8.

See specification section 088853 - SECURITY GLAZING.

Question: Please advise if the following specifications apply to this contract: Specifications 013200, 017123, 323119 are listed in the TOC but are not in the specifications. Specifications 211200 and 260548 are made available in the contract but missing from the TOC.

Answer: Per Addendum 1: Specification sections 013200 and 323119 are deleted from the Table of Contents. Specification sections 211200 and 260548 are added into the Table of Contents. Specification section 017123 is issued. (Regarding section 323119 - The relevant information can be found in section 129300 - Site Furnishings)

Question: The elevations defined on the existing topographic plan at the CIT Building do not match the existing elevations defined on the grading plan at the CIT Building. How should we address the discrepancy?

Answer: The grading plan is based on the best available information at this time. The final project grading requirements will need to reflect not only the existing FFE of the adjacent buildings, but also the confirmed grades and locations of the garage slabs. Specification section

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017123 – Field Engineering calls for a survey of the garage slabs to be performed after demolition. Once this survey is performed the grading will be adjusted to conform to the confirmed slab elevations and locations as well as to all relevant FFE's.

Question: Drawings L-100 Thru L-200 show graphic scale and no dimension is label please clarify.

Answer: Drawings L-100 through L-200 are at the same scale as the Landscape Key Plan, L- 001.

Question: Stainless Steel Baffles at Bench type A-2.12; A; 4 – you refer to spec section 129300.

in that spec section you only specify the material type – on the plans the baffle looks like an engineered devise, with attachment clips, angles, etc. Please provide the basics for a design for this particular item.

Answer: The design for the baffles can be found on sheet L-912.

Question: Drawing S-100: there is a new concrete wall starting at Column Line GC, which indicates what appears to be a footing. Detail 11/S200 does not indicate a footing. Please clarify.

Answer: There is no footing. Wall is to be constructed as shown in section 11/S200.

Question: Drawing S-203, Detail G-3, G-5 & G-6: The extent of the deteriorated bottom flange of steel beams is not indicated on Drawing S-100. Please advise of lengths and extent of deterioration.

Answer: Detail G-3 - assume 7'-0" of deterioration on W12x26 beams (running north-south) and on W21 on gridline 7. Assume 18'-0" on W36 on gridline CH. Assume 10'-0" on W33 on gridline

0.1. Detail G-5 - assume 10'-0" of deterioration on the W12x26 beams on gridline 4A. Detail G- 6 - assume 15'-0" of deterioration on the W33 on gridline 6.

Question: Drawing S-203, Detail G-9: Please advise of lengths of deteriorated column flanges.

Answer: Actual length to be verified in field. For bidding purposes, assume 9 feet of flange deterioration.

Question: Drawing E201 shows (30) locations for the LT-6 fixt. Drawing calls for each location to have (4) 1'x1' panels which would be equal to a quantity of (120) fixtures. Quantity listed on fixture schedule is shown as 188 fixtures. Please clarify difference.

Answer: Location count on DWG. E-201 is correct and count is 31 not 30. Total quantity of fixtures shall be 124. Disregard fixture count of 188 as indicated on fixture schedule.

Question: Drawing E302 and E401 states to connect sec. cameras to nearest connection point.

Where are these points to be located or should we all carry a distance allowance?

Answer: Connection point is identified on part security riser, DWG. E-401 and allowance for length of run for each camera connection is indicated on note 4, DWG. E-401.

Question: Drawing E304, col. 1/2-C/G shows (2) 4" conduits continuing in to drawing E302.

However, these conduits are not shown on E302. Please clarify.

Answer: Reference DWG. is E-305. For continuation of (2) 4” conduit run in lieu of DWG. E- 302 as shown.

Question: Drawing E304 shows a power panel CP-1. This panel is not shown on the riser drawing E401 or on the panel schedules on drawing E501. Please clarify. Could panel CP1 be mislabeled and should be sub-dist. panel #CDP?

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Answer: Panel ‘CP-1’ as indicated on DWG. shall be labeled as ‘CPP’ as per riser diagram, DWG E-401. Sub-distribution panel ‘CDP’ is located below (2) 4” conduit feeding the panel.

Somehow panel ‘CDP’ is hidden and layer was not on while plotting.

Question: Drawing E-501: Panel # CPP-2 is shown as being used strictly for the water feature.

Should this panel & feeder be part of Option #5 or the base bid pricing?

Answer: It should be part of base BID.

Question: Drawing E-501: Panel #LPB-C8 is shown as being used strictly for the CIT roof lighting. Should this panel & feeder be part of Option #8 or the base bid pricing?

Answer: Panel ‘LPB-C8’ as shown on panel schedule, DWG. E-501 should be part of base BID.

Question: Drawing E-501: Please show/indicate the locations of panels CLP & CPP-1 Answer: Panel ‘CPP-1’ does not exist. Two (2) panels are shown in storage room without any designation. Panel ‘CLP’ is one of them. Disregard second panel which is not labeled and not used.

Question: In specification section 011400; item 10 outlines security clearance procedures.

Please specify the amount of time it takes for GSA to perform specified general personnel clearance.

Answer: Temporary security clearance passes, valid for one week, may be used for site access prior to receipt of HSPD 12 clearance. The temporary security clearance passes may be procured a day in advance of the day clearance is required.

HSPD 12 security clearance time varies. Receipt of HSPD 12 clearances can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months.

Question: During our field meeting you outlined that the work is being performed on the federal government property and will not require any local agencies – such as NYC DOB, DEC, etc. -approvals. Please confirm that the NYC Noise Ordinance is not applicable to “after hours” demolition work performed under this contract.

Answer: The NYC noise ordinance may be applicable to “after hours” demolition work performed under this contract. It is the contractor’s responsibility to comply with all applicable ordinances.

Question: Due to numerous specialty custom fabricated items required for this project (granite, benches, lighting fixtures, etc.) we are getting requests form our manufacturers to extend the deadline for this project in order to provide the accurate price for the specialty items. In order to receive the most accurate and cost efficient cost proposal for this project, please consider extending the project due date by at least 10 work days.

Answer: Proposals are due March 15, 2010 at 3:00pm.

Question: During our field meeting you outlined that all demolition work must be 100% completed by August 2010. We do not see it in the project specification. Please confirm.

Answer: During the pre bid meeting it was discussed that completion of demolition work by August 2010 is a GSA milestone date. This is not a contractual date under this procurement.

Question: In specification section 012100; schedule of allowances includes 2 items (concrete repairs and hazardous material). There are no line items on the Bid Form for these allowances.

Please clarify ASAP.

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Answer: Remove requirements for Allowance #1, concrete slab repair and Allowance #2, hazardous materials, specification section 012100-3.

Question: Specification section 011400 specifies working hours to be 7:30am to 5:00pm.

Specification section 00800 Supplementary Conditions (Part 9) specifies working hours to be 6:00am to 6:00pm. Please clarify.

Answer: Normal Working Hours are between 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Question: Does the 86 week duration for this project include winter shutdown as well as weather delays? If so, how much time specifically?

Answer: The 86 week duration for this project includes winter shutdown as well as weather delays.

Question: In the meeting "Nap Time" was mentioned, and we would like to know distinctly how many hours per day and at what specific time during the day will it begin and end. Lastly, what type of work is prohibited during those hours?

Answer: The requirement for “nap time” has been reduced from the 3 hour period that was discussed at the meeting down to 1 hour. The 1 hour nap period is from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.

During the nap period the contractor is prohibited from performing activities that create a high level of noise. There is no specific decibel requirement for determining the sound level constituting a “high level” of noise. Determination of the acceptable noise level will be made by the GSA site representative.

Question: Some clarification on the phasing of the project is needed as well. How much work should be complete in one phase before we can proceed to the next? (I.e. fully or temporarily waterproofed) Answer: Each area of the plaza must be made completely watertight at the structural slab level before the start of demolition of the next phase. The waterproofing material and drainage installed at the structural slab level is to be in conformance with the technical specifications.

Question: What kind of permits, if any, is necessary to acquire for this project? What kind of interaction will there be between the city and federal?

Answer: It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine what permits will be needed for this project. Federal projects do not require New York City Department of Building permits and approvals.

Question: Is it possible to obtain an extension, at least a minimum of 2 weeks from the current due date? Please respond accordingly by the end of the week.

Answer: Proposals are due March 15, 2010 at 3:00pm

Question: Will all the storage areas be opened and available for use to the contractor during work?

Answer: All of the storage areas under the plaza will be open and available for use by the contractor starting from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed and extending for a duration of one (1) year.

Question: Once the demolition of the plaza deck commences is it necessary to salvage all security cameras onsite?

Answer: Salvage of on site security cameras located in the demolition area will not be required.

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Question: Can the GSA provide a list of vendors that have previously supplied Heliostats to federal projects?

Answer: Heliostats have not, prior to this project, been supplied to federal projects.

Question: Would the GSA please schedule another site visit to the basement / car park areas and if possible provide access into the (1) firing range and (2) the storage rooms in the basement / car park area?

Answer: Second Site Visit is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Please view announcement posted on www.fbo.gov.

Question: During the presentation either Ms Wendy Kaylin or yourself made reference to the Federal Noise Regulations and the requirement that work must cease during nap time (about 2 or 3 hours) of the adjacent Child Care Facility.

- Would you please again state the time that noise must stop and noisy work can restart.

- Also, can you please provide the statutory reference or location of the standard so that the contractors can review this standard.

- I believe there are penalty provisions if a contractor breaks these regulations. What is the amount of the penalty.

- What method does the GSA or its representatives use to measure noise- dba (decibels) or structural impact and vibration.

- If a contractor does create noise who will inform the contractor of his transgressions and who has the authority to direct the Contractor to cease work.

Answer: The requirement for “nap time” has been reduced from the 3 hour period that was discussed in the meeting down to 1 hour. The 1 hour nap period is from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.

During the nap period the contractor is prohibited from performing activities that create a high level of noise. There is no specific decibel requirement for determining the sound level constituting a “high level” of noise. Determination of the acceptable noise level will be made by the GSA site representative. It is the responsibility of the GSA site representative to notify the contractor of any transgression of the nap time requirement.

A penalty for not adhering to the stoppage of noisy work has not been established.

Question: Will the childcare facility be open on weekends? What days are the child care facility closed- would this only be federal holidays or 11 days per calendar year? If the childcare facility is open a half day, does the Contractors work have to cease.

Answer: The childcare facility will not be open on weekends

Question: Please again state for the record when the weekend starts and ends. We presume that if there is a Federal Holiday either on a Friday or Monday or if the Federal Holiday is mid week that the following is true. Please clarify.

- On the evening of the day prior to a weekend or federal holiday commencing at 5:00pm on that day and on that evening until 7:00am on the morning of the day for the resumption of normal business hours shall for the purpose of this contract mean that the Contractor can only conduct work during that time with the prior approval of the GSA.

- Due to the urgency of this project is there any reason for Contractors not to be given permission to conduct shift work, work on weekends or holidays?

Answer: Prior approval is required by GSA for work performed outside of the Normal Working Hours.

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Question: During the prebid the GSA stated that there has to be a competent supervisor provided by the Contractor at all times when work is being conducted on the project site. Will the GSA require that the Construction Manager for the GSA also be on site if the General Contractor conducts shift work, works weekends or works holidays. Is the Contractor responsible for paying for the labor costs of the Construction Manager, Security Personnel or other Federal employees if the Contractor conducts shift work, works weekends or works holidays OR does the GSA pay for those charges.

Answer: The GSA requires that the Construction Manager for the GSA is on site at all times when work is being conducted on the project site. The Contractor is not responsible for paying for the labor costs of the Construction Manager, Security Personnel or other federal employees if the Contractor conducts shift work, works weekends or works holidays.

Question: Do we need to obtain any city permits?

Answer: It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine what permits will be needed for this project.

Question: Do we need to get permits for working after hours and noisy work?

Answer: GSA approval is required for after hour work. Additionally, Noisy work is restricted during the hours of 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine what permits will be needed from the city for this project.

Question: Volume 1, Division 0, FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee states “the amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million whichever is less…” and Volume 2, Instructions to Bidders, Page 3, Bid Security states “in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the bid.” Please advise which is correct.

Answer: Bid Guarantee is 20% of the total Proposal Price.

Question: Division 0, Construction Contract Clauses, FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZONE SBE states “Offers will be evaluated by adding a factor of 10 percent to the price of all offers except offers from HUB Zone…” Can you confirm the requirement of this clause; also, it goes on to state that “(3) a concern that is both a HUBZONE small business concern and a small disadvantaged business concern will receive the benefit of both the Hub zone and the small disadvantaged business price adjustment, see FAR clause 52.219-23”. We do not see that FAR 52.219-23 has been included in the contract clauses. Please confirm this statement as well.

Answer: FAR 52.219-23 Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns will be incorporated into the solicitation.

ATTACHMENTS: Evaluation Factors, Attachment 1 – Project Fact Sheet, Attachment 2 – Past Performance Reference for Contractor or General Construction (GC) Firm, Attachment 3 – Project Team Resume Section 017123, Section 221223, Section 329100, 11/L-901, L-405, D-111, D-112, D113, A-507, Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes, Pre-Bid Meeting Sign-in Sheets

END OF AMENDMENT NO. 1

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

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104 1

EVALUATION FACTORS

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, GSA will only review the first three projects submitted. These projects should 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 should demonstrate that its firm has successfully completed construction services for three projects in the past twelve years (Attachment 1). Experience with three similar projects should include the following:

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

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

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

Joint Ventures: If proposing a joint venture, offeror must address its joint venture plan for the Project as well as previous experience the joint venture may have in working together on previous projects including the length of time the joint venture has worked together in the past, and how long the personnel within joint venture have worked together on previous projects. Experience from both firms may be used to meet this requirement.

If submitting as a joint venture, a cover letter must be submitted identifying the name of the firms.

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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 should 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 all relevant information, including the Past Performance Information Retrieval 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 should 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 should be required to 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 should 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.

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.

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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 should submit individual resumes, position descriptions and proposed duties for all key personnel. Resumes and position descriptions (Attachment 3-Sample) should 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.

b. Minimum Requirements for Qualifications of Key Personnel

The offeror must demonstrate the following:

1. Project Manager: The offeror should 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 should designate one on-site construction superintendent who should 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.

General Services Administration Jacob K. Javits Federal Building Project Number VNY 00020 26 Federal Plaza (Plaza Repair) Contract Number GS-02P-06-DTD-0053 March 4, 2010

SECTION 017123 – FIELD ENGINEERING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. All of the Contract Documents, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 General Requirements, apply to the work of this Section and are hereby made a part of this Section.

B. Examine all Drawings and other Sections of the Specifications for requirements therein affecting the work of this trade.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section specifies administrative and procedural for field engineering services, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Land survey work.

a. At completion of demolition work.

b. At completion of installation of topping slab.

2. Establishment and maintenance of layout and elevation control points.

3. Horizontal and vertical layout of all site improvements for review by the Government and

Contracting Officer’s Representative(s) prior to and during construction.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Division 01 Section "Summary" for limits on use of Project site.

2. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" for submitting surveys.

3. Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting final property survey with

Project Record Documents, recording of Contracting Officer Representative(s)-accepted deviations from indicated lines and levels, and final cleaning.

4. Division 02 Section "Selective Structure Demolition" for demolition and removal of selected portions of the building.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Surveyor Qualification Statement: Submit for review a statement attesting to previous experience from the land surveyor or professional engineer engaged to layout the Work.

Include list of completed projects, with project names and addresses, and names and addresses of architects and owners.

B. Certificates: Submit a certificate signed by the land surveyor or professional engineer certifying that the location and elevation of improvements comply with requirements indicated.

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PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Do not remove this notice. Properly destroy documents when no longer needed.

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C. Final Property Survey: Submit 10 copies of the final property survey.

1. Provide copies of survey after completion of demolition work.

2. Provide copies of survey after installation of topping slab.

D. Field Correction Requests: Immediately upon discovery of the need to deviate from requirements of the Contract Documents, submit a field correction request to the Contracting Officer's Representative for review. Include a detailed description of the problem encountered, together with recommended changes and detailing the reasons for deviating from the Contract Documents.

E. Project Record and As-Built Documents: Submit a record of work performed and record survey data as required under provisions of Sections 017810.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Surveyor: The Contractor shall engage a Registered Land Surveyor registered in the state of New York, to perform land surveying services for all site improvements, components, utilities, as-builts, and any other items identified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.5 EXAMINATION

A. Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout information shown on the Drawings, in relation to the base lines indicated on the Drawings, the property survey and to existing benchmarks and control points. If discrepancies are discovered notify the Contracting Officer's Representative promptly.

B. Existing Utilities and Equipment: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning sitework, investigate and verify the existence and location of underground utilities and other construction.

1. Prior to construction, verify the location and invert elevation at points of connection of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electrical service, underdrainage and water-service piping.

2. Furnish location data for work related to the Project which must be performed by public utilities serving the Project site.

C. Existing underground building deck and structures: Verify the vertical and horizontal layout for the existing garage deck including:

1. Plaza deck slab levels.

2. Finish floor elevations.

3. Deck drains.

4. Perimeter of building.

5. Topping slab.

D. Examine applicable substrates and conditions under which the Work will be performed before starting construction operations.

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E. If unsafe or otherwise unsatisfactory conditions are encountered take corrective action before proceeding.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LAYING OUT THE WORK

A. Identification: The Contractor shall identify existing benchmarks, control points, and property line corner stakes.

B. Reference Points: Locate existing permanent benchmarks, control points and similar reference points before beginning Work. Preserve and protect permanent benchmarks and control points during construction operations.

1. Existing control points fall within the proposed Work area. Establish new control points, in reference to original control points, in areas convenient to but outside of the Work area, prior to the commencement of any Work. Do not change or relocate existing benchmarks or control points without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative. Report lost or destroyed permanent benchmarks or control points promptly. Report the need to relocate benchmarks or control points to the Contracting Officer's Representative before proceeding.

2. Replace lost or destroyed permanent benchmarks and control points promptly. Base replacements on the original control points.

C. Establish and maintain a minimum of 2 permanent benchmarks on the site, referenced to data established by survey control points.

1. Record benchmark locations, with horizontal and vertical data, on Project Record Documents.

2. Where the actual location or elevation of layout points cannot be marked, provide temporary reference points sufficient to locate the Work.

3. Remove temporary reference points when no longer needed. Restore marked construction to its original condition.

D. Record Log: Maintain a surveyor’s log of layout control points, benchmarks and other survey work. Record deviations from required lines and levels that are accepted and not corrected.

The Contractor shall submit the log to the Contracting Officer's Representative for approval prior to proceeding with the work.

E. Layout the Work using accepted surveying practices.

1. Working from lines and levels established by the property survey, establish benchmarks and markers to set lines and levels at each area of work and elsewhere as needed to properly locate each element of the Project.

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2. Do not scale drawings to determine dimensions. Calculate and measure required dimensions within indicated or recognized…