Amendment_1_documents_RFI1.pdf

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 or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO.

IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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2PQC

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Public Buildings Service (PBS) U.S. General Services Administration One World Trade Center 55th Floor, Room 5509

See box 6

GS-02P-16-DTC-7001

Date of signature

9.9.2016

JL

Judy C. Lee, Contracting Officer

Amendment #1 for GC for St. Thomas, USVI, GS-02P-16-DTC-7001

The purpose of this amendment is to amend the following:

1. To notify the change in the response date. The new due date for the proposal has been extended to September 22, 2016, at 4PM.

2. Post “Request for Information” [RFI] Set #1

3. RFI’s are due minimum of 7 days before the due date

Construction Services for St. Thomas Capital Security Enhancement Project at the Ron De Lugo Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Solicitation Number: GS-02P-16-DTC-7001

Questions and Answers RFI Set #1

Question #1:

The following clarifications are being requested in reference the Solicitation Document for the above referenced project:

a. Section I.H Receipt of Offers (Page 6 of 48) states that solicitation must be received via electronic transmission (email) at the following office no later than 4:00‐m EST on the following date:

Date: September 15th, 2016

Any proposal that is received at the designated Government office after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals is “late” and will not be considered.

b. SF 1442 Section 13. Additional Solicitation Requirements Item a. states: “Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in item 8 by 3:00pm (hour) local time 09/12/2016 (date).

Public Buildings Service (PBS) U.S. General Services Administration One World Trade Center 55th Floor, Room 5509 New York, NY 10007

Please clarify if we are to submit one (1) and one (1) copy on 09/12/2016 at the above address and the electronic copy on 09/15/2016? Please clarify email address.

Answer #1: One (1) electronic copy must be submitted before the due date/time specified on FBO.gov. Due to a possible extension of the due date, the later date on FBO.gov supersedes. No hard copy is needed to be sent to our office. Email to judy.lee@gsa.gov and cc: Megan.reed@gsa.gov

Question #2:

Can you furnish us a copy of the Geotechnical Engineering Report prepared by the firm GEOCONSULT, Project No. 2879-15, Dated October 26, 2015? Said report is referred to in Drawing No. S 0 01 under Structural General Notes, Foundation, Note 1.

Answer #2:

The report is included in Volume III of the Final Construction Documents Project Manual on page 289 of 332 (see attached screenshot) mailto:judy.lee@gsa.gov mailto:Megan.reed@gsa.gov

Question #3:

Will the Options represent any additional time for the completion of the project?

Answer #3:

No additional time will be granted for the options.

Question #4:

Can we have extension?

Answer #4:

Any extensions request after consideration, if granted, will be posted on FBO.gov.

Question #5:

Is this project exempt of Gross Tax?

Answer #5:

No special exemption applies

Question #6:

Are DPNR fees applicable for this project?

Answer #6:

Yes and No depends on type of work: Environmental work & Potable water - DPNR applies

Question #7:

Is this project exempt of Excise Tax?

Answer #7:

No special exemption applies

Question #8:

Please indicate which items will require a Delegated Design.

Answer #8:

Delegated Design items are called out in the Project Specifications. Items requiring delegated design by the Contractor’s Engineer include, but are not limited to:

Metal Ladders per 05 50 00

Railings per 05 52 13

Curtain Walls per 08 44 13

Glass per 08 80 00

Louvers per 08 91 19

Vibration and Seismic Control Devices per 21 05 48, 23 05 48, and 26 05 48.16

Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems per 21 13 13

Hangers and Supports per 22 05 29, 23 34 23, and 26 05 29

Ducts per 23 31 13

Arc-Flash Hazard per 26 05 53, Luminaire Supports per 26 56 19

Notification Appliances and Detectors per 28 31 11.

Question #9:

If existing items, such as Alarm System, Sprinkler System, Lighting, Ceiling suspension system, ductwork, plumbing etc.; do not comply with actual codes; are we to upgrade the same to comply?

Answer #9:

If systems are noted to remain in-place, they are not intended to be upgraded under this contract.

Question #10:

In areas that ductwork system remain unaltered shall the mastic containing asbestos is required to be removed, and ductwork to be re-insulated completely? Please clarify.

Answer #10:

Ductwork noted to remain within renovated areas should be stripped of insulation (if exists), abated, and re-insulated.

Question #11:

Please indicate BIM requirements.

Answer #11:

BIM is not required for this project as indicated in Section 01 31 00 Part 1.3.A.7 of the Project Specifications.

Question #12:

Section 01 23 00 – Alternates, Part 3.1 on page 2/2 has the same description as Option No. 05 shown at Section 01 24 00-Options, page 3 / 4 item E. Please clarify.

Answer #12:

Section 01 23 00, “Alternates”, will be deleted in its entirety.

Question #13:

Please indicate existing exterior areas to be painted.

Answer #13:

All new exterior construction is to be painted per notes on A400 series drawings. Areas of existing exterior construction to be painted are indicated on sheets A412 and A413.

Question #14:

Is the use of CFA’S Continuous Flight Auger pile system acceptable to be used at this project?

Answer #14:

Yes, use of the Continuous Flight Auger piles is acceptable.

Question #15:

Drawing A5.33C; Room 383 – Clerk’s Mail, Elevation 10/A5 56. This elevation is marked for Grand Jury Kitchenette at room 356 on drawing A 5 56. Please clarify.

Answer #15:

Elevation tag 10/A556 is to be deleted from Drawing A5.33C Room 383 - Clerk’s Mail.

Question #16:

Please indicate location, on drawings for Roller Window Shades.

Answer #16:

Locations for Roller Window Shades are indicated with the tag <SHADE-1> on the A300 Series Drawings. See specification section 12 24 13, “Roller Window Shades” for product requirements.

Question #17 On Section 00 01 10 – Table of Contents; Division 11 – Equipment; Section11 12 00 - Parking Control Equipment, is not included as part of our Documents. Please Provide

Answer #17:

Will be issued on future Amendment. Please check FBO.

Question #18:

On Section 00 01 10 – Table of Contents; Division 12 - Furnishings; Section12 93 00 - Site Furnishings, is not included as part of our Documents. Please provide.

Answer #18:

Will be issued on future Amendment. Please check FBO.

Question #19:

Factor #5 - Small Business Subcontracting Methodology- 5%, Is this required if Prime Contractor (Fe-Ri Construction, Inc.) is a small business?

Any subcontracting have to be listed? Along with the listing, should we provide evidence that the subcontract is either HUBZone, Small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran?

Answer #19:

Yes, Methodology is a factor and is a required portion of the proposal with weight. The subcontracting plan for large business per FAR 19.702, is additional requirement for large businesses, small businesses are not required [but not precluded] to submit the subcontracting plan required in this clause. However, small businesses are required to submit the small business subcontracting methodology plan, which is 5% weight. See Solicitation for more info. All documents submitted in this portion, as a whole, will be evaluated for the said factor.

Question #20:

In the List of Solicitation Documents ask for (8) Updated SAM Registration - To be submitted by Contractor. Attached hereto I am sending a status tracker. Is this enough to comply or can you provide an example of the form required to submit along?

Answer #20: A print screenshot of the SAM registration detail page [“entity registration”] should suffice.

Questions asked at the Pre-Proposal Conference:

Question #1:

Will the office be vacated after 1pm?

Answer #1:

No, the office will not be vacated after 1 pm. Under Option 8. Building tenants have agreed to schedule their most noise sensitive activities before 1 pm to whatever degree practical. However, the offices will remain occupied after 1 pm.

Question #2:

Will a lay down area be provided?

Answer #2:

Anticipated Lay-down areas are shown on sheet A009. Final locations for site staging areas are to be coordinated with the Building Manager and CM prior to utilization.

Question #3:

Are there milestones associated with each phase of the project?

Answer #3:

No.

Question #4:

Are you open to new options?

Answer #4:

No; other than the options proposed by the government based on the set scope, no additional options are allowed by the contractors.