Amendment_0001.pdf

AMENDMENT 0001

Rouses Point Canopy Rehabilitation – Sol. No. GS-02-P-15-PW-C-7000

Rouses Point Border Crossing LOPE, Rouses Point, NEW YORK

DATE: May 6, 2015

This amendment 0001 is divided into two parts, A and B. Part A provides the changes to the terms of the RFP. Part B provides the questions submitted by vendors, and the

Government’s response. Part B does not change the terms of the RFP.

PART A

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS:

Statement of Work for the Alternate work for Line Item 0002 on the schedule.

DATE: 4 May 2015

STATEMENT OF WORK

GSA Public Building Services

Champlain Field Office

Champlain, NY

Installation of Government supplied VACIS Booth

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

1. LOCATION

Rouses Point LPOE, Rouses Point, NY 12979

2. OBJECTIVE

Provide all management, materials, labor and installation to accomplish the following construction services to the project.

3. PROJECT SCOPE

General

Contractor shall refinish the existing steel Flag Pole at the Rouses Point Land Port of

Entry (LPOE) by completing the following:

Verify and replace (as required) lanyard and pulley system.

Sand (sanding, grinding, sand blasting etc.) to remove all rust. Sanding shall also accomplish the smoothing of the surface of the multiple layers of paint.

Prime and 2 coats of rust prevention type paint.

Scope of Work/Specifications

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes surface preparation and the application of paint systems on

1. Steel.

B. Related Requirements: N/A

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Gloss Level 1: Not more than 5 units at 60 degrees and 10 units at 85 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

B. Gloss Level 3: 10 to 25 units at 60 degrees and 10 to 35 units at 85 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

C. Gloss Level 4: 20 to 35 units at 60 degrees and not less than 35 units at 85 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

D. Gloss Level 5: 35 to 70 units at 60 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

E. Gloss Level 6: 70 to 85 units at 60 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

F. Gloss Level 7: More than 85 units at 60 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product. Include preparation requirements and application instructions.

B. Samples for Initial Selection: N/A

C. Samples for Verification: N/A

D. Product List: For each product indicated, include the following:

1. Cross-reference to paint system and locations of application areas. Use same designations indicated on Drawings and in schedules.

2. Printout of current "MPI Approved Products List" for each product category specified, with the proposed product highlighted.

3. VOC content.

1.5 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS – N/A

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE – As per overall specifications.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in well-ventilated areas with ambient temperatures continuously maintained at not less than 45 deg F (7 deg C).

1. Maintain containers in clean condition, free of foreign materials and residue.

2. Remove rags and waste from storage areas daily.

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Apply paints only when temperature of surfaces to be painted and ambient air temperatures are between 50 and 95 deg F (10 and 35 deg C).

B. Do not apply paints in snow, rain, fog, or mist; when relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; at temperatures less than 5 deg F (3 deg C) above the dew point; or to damp or wet surfaces.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Behr Process Corporation.

2. Benjamin Moore & Co.

3. Benjamin Moore & Co. (Canada).

4. Bennette Paint Manufacturing Company, Inc.

5. Betonel Ltd.

6. BLP Mobile Paint Manufacturing.

7. California Paints.

8. Cloverdale Paint.

9. Color Wheel Paints & Coatings.

10. Columbia Paint & Coatings.

11. Conco Paints.

12. Coronado Paint.

13. Davis Paint Company.

14. Del Technical Coatings.

15. Diamond Vogel Paints.

16. Dunn-Edwards Corporation.

17. Durant Performance Coatings.

18. Duron, Inc.

19. Envirocoatings Canada Inc.

20. Euclid Chemical Company.

21. Farrell-Calhoun.

22. Frazee Paint.

23. General Paint.

24. Hallman Lindsay Paints.

25. Hirshfield's, Inc.

26. ICI Paints.

27. ICI Paints (Canada).

28. Insl-x.

29. Kelly-Moore Paints.

30. Kwal Paint.

31. Life Paint Corp.

32. M.A.B. Paints.

33. Microblend Technologies Inc.

34. Miller Paint.

35. Mills Paint.

36. PARA Paints.

37. Parex LaHabra Inc.

38. Parker Paint Mfg. Co. Inc.

39. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.

40. Pratt & Lambert.

41. Rodda Paint Co.

42. Scott Paint.

43. Sherwin-Williams Company (The).

44. Sico, Inc.

45. Vista Paint.

46. Zinsser.

B. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to products listed in other Part 2 articles for the paint category indicated.

2.2 PAINT, GENERAL

A. MPI Standards: Provide products that comply with MPI standards indicated and that are listed in its "MPI Approved Products List."

B. Material Compatibility:

1. Provide materials for use within each paint system that are compatible with one another and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

2. For each coat in a paint system, provide products recommended in writing by manufacturers of topcoat for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

C. VOC Content: Provide materials that comply with VOC limits of authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Colors: Match existing. Provide sample for approval

2.3 METAL PRIMERS

A. Primer, Alkyd, Anti-Corrosive for Metal: MPI #79

a. Prime Coat: Primer, alkyd, anti-corrosive for metal[, MPI #79].

2.4 WATER-BASED PAINTS

A. Water-Based Light Industrial Coating System:

a. Prime Coat: Primer, alkyd, anti-corrosive for metal[, MPI #79].

b. Intermediate Coat: Light industrial coating, exterior, water based, matching topcoat.

c. Topcoat: Light industrial coating, exterior, water based (Gloss

Level 3)[, MPI #161].

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Proceed with coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

a. Application of coating indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI

Manual" applicable to substrates and paint systems indicated.

B. Remove hardware, covers, plates, and similar items already in place that are removable and are not to be painted. If removal is impractical or impossible because of size or weight of item, provide surface-applied protection before surface preparation and painting.

a. After completing painting operations, use workers skilled in the trades involved to reinstall items that were removed. Remove surface-applied protection.

C. Clean substrates of substances that could impair bond of paints, including dust, dirt, oil, grease, and incompatible paints and encapsulants.

1. Surface Preparation – Sand (sanding, grinding, sand blasting etc.) to remove all rust. Sanding shall also accomplish the smoothing of the surface of the multiple layers of paint.

2. Remove incompatible primers and reprime substrate with compatible primers or apply tie coat as required to produce paint systems indicated.

D. Concrete Substrates: Remove release agents, curing compounds, efflorescence, and chalk. Do not paint surfaces if moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces to be painted exceeds that permitted in manufacturer's written instructions.

E. Steel Substrates: Remove rust, loose mill scale, and shop primer if any. Clean using methods recommended in writing by paint manufacturer. Methods that may be used:

1. SSPC-SP 2, "Hand Tool Cleaning."

2. SSPC-SP 3, "Power Tool Cleaning."

3. SSPC-SP 7/NACE No. 4, "Brush-off Blast Cleaning."

4. SSPC-SP 11, "Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal."

3.3 APPLICATION

A. Apply paints according to manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in

"MPI Manual."

1. Use applicators and techniques suited for paint and substrate indicated.

2. Paint surfaces behind movable items same as similar exposed surfaces. Before final installation, paint surfaces behind permanently fixed items with prime coat only.

3. Paint both sides and edges of exterior doors and entire exposed surface of exterior door frames.

4. Do not paint over labels of independent testing agencies or equipment name, identification, performance rating, or nomenclature plates.

5. Primers specified in painting schedules may be omitted on items that are factory primed or factory finished if acceptable to topcoat manufacturers.

B. If undercoats or other conditions show through topcoat, apply additional coats until cured film has a uniform paint finish, color, and appearance.

C. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Cut in sharp lines and color breaks.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. At end of each workday, remove rubbish, empty cans, rags, and other discarded materials from Project site.

B. After completing paint application, clean spattered surfaces. Remove spattered paints by washing, scraping, or other methods. Do not scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

C. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application. Correct damage to work of other trades by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by

Architect, and leave in an undamaged condition.

D. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

3.5 EXTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE

A. Steel Substrates:

1. Water-Based Light Industrial Coating System:

a. Prime Coat: Primer, alkyd, anti-corrosive for metal[, MPI #79].

b. Intermediate Coat: Light industrial coating, exterior, water based, matching topcoat.

Topcoat: Light industrial coating, exterior, water based (Gloss Level 3)[, MPI #161].

3.6 Miscellaneous Items

A. Contractor shall repair all areas disturbed from booth setup construction, landscaping and blacktop to a smooth surface and grade for water runoff.

B. The existing flagpole paint is lead based paint.

C. All work shall be scheduled with the project manager and DHS prior start through to installation and re-opening. Booth replacement shall be coordinated with the

Project Manager and CBP Port Director prior to any work commencing.

D. PERMITS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

a. Permits and Responsibilities:

i. The contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and permits and shall comply with all Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work in the building(s) covered by this contract. No external permits are required for this work.

ii. The contractor shall review with the GSA Property Manager (or designee) any work that will or might impact on the building’s architectural, structural, electrical, or mechanical systems, prior to the work’s commencement. After the work is performed, the GSA

Property Manager (or designee) may conduct an inspection. Any costs incurred by the Government to repair adverse effects of the contractor's work shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

b. Use of services of other Government contractors. The contractor shall not request support services directly from either the GSA mechanical maintenance contractor, GSA janitorial contractor, or Department of

Homeland Security/Federal Protective Service (DHS/FPS) security guard contractor. All requests for support services shall be made through the

GSA Property Manager and/or DHS/FPS.

E. Miscellaneous Terms and Conditions

a. CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AMENDMENTS, ALTERATIONS, DIRECTIONS, INSTRUCTIONS: Only the contracting officer or his/her delegated representative is authorized to issue and/or approve any changes, modifications, revisions, amendments, alterations, directions, instructions, or other communications to the contractor regarding the scope of work, specifications, terms and conditions, and requirements of the contract.

b. Work schedule: all work shall be scheduled and approved in advance by the contracting officer or his delegated representative.

c. Approvals: all materials, products, and equipment used in this contract shall be approved by the contracting officer or his delegated representative prior to installation.

d. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE All work performed under this Contract shall have a WARRANTY/GUARANTEE period of ONE (1) YEAR, commencing with the date of acceptance by the Government, to be free from defects, deficiencies, errors or omissions in workmanship, materials, products, or equipment.

e. MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS: The contractor shall be responsible for all measurements/dimensions related to the work performed in this contract. All measurements/dimensions contained in this contract are approximations only.

f. ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM): No asbestos containing materials (ACM) shall be contained in any materials, supplies, products, or equipment used in the performance of this contract

g. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES: All employees of the contractor shall wear prominent identification when working on Federal Government property under this contract. Proper identification may be the company uniform, or prominent insignia, badge, or tag with company name/employee name

PART B

Q1. Ms. Moore – Please provide clarification regarding the following item for the referenced solicitation:

Spec. 011000 – 1.2.G identifies preparation and repainting of an existing flagpole as

“Alternate Work”. Please advise if the Solicitation, Offer, and Award Form 1442 will be amended to include a bid item for this Alternate Bid Item.

A1. See Part A above.

Q2. What is the Ground water level?

A2. (From A/E) This data was not included in the specifications as the work area is elevated and above the water levels and therefore did not have an impact on the construction. However the data is available if the Contractor(s) would like to submit an

RFI prior to construction.

Q3. Railing on the Canopy - if it would be cheaper to replace than refinish - can this be an option.

A3. This would be a viable solution that would assist all in lowering the costs.

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