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Solicitation Number GS04P15BVC0013 Page 1 of 5 Amendment 0002 07/10/2015

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Public Buildings Service, Design & Construction Division Region 4 / Southeast Sunbelt Region

REVISIONS TO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:

*Deletions are indicated with a strikeout and additions are indicated with an underline, unless section or paragraph is added or replaced in its entirety. A complete revised set of solicitation documents will be issued with the award documents to the successful firm.

Questions & Answers:

1. Q: Please advise how to calculate the deductive bid options. The revised bid form (SF1442) issued in Amendment 1 seems to indicate we are to provide the deductive cost in lieu of a revised contract value.

A: On the SF1442 list the value of each deductive bid option on the corresponding “amount” column. A revised contract value does not need to be included on the SF 1442 for the deductive bid options. On the Supplemental Price Sheet include the deductive bid option value and the revised total price as indicated.

2. Are there any LEED Requirements for this Project?

A; LEED certification is not required.

3. Provide details for the window security screens. Thickness of aluminum, finish and is it finished on both sides and radius of members, etc.

A; Refer to the revised detail 4/A606 of Addendum # 01 for the attachment of the new custom decorate aluminum grille.

“W x 1”D x 0.125” Thick new custom decorate aluminum grille, match finish of curtain wall system (classic bronze) – finished on both sides.

4. Provide a section for the corner guards.

A: Refer to detail 5/A700

5. Who currently has the warranty for the roof?

A; The roof is no longer under warranty.

6. Who was the roof subcontractor?

Roofing Subcontractor:

A1 Duran Roofing, Inc.

595 West 18th St.

Hialeah, FL. 33010

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(305) 8855525 Roofing System: GAF Materials Corp.

GAF Roofing Spec # NB4G/P6. (75# Base Sheet Mechanically Fastened with 3 GAFGLAS Type VI Felts and Limestone Gravel Surfacing. 3/4" Perlite board) over existing Lightweight Insulating Concrete.

15 Year Warranty Project Completed in 2000.

7. Required Insurance limits stated in the Draft Agreement are listed as (a) Worker's Compensation $2M, (b) Commercial G/L 5M, and (c) Auto $2.5 M per occurance for bodily injury. Can Contractor use an Umbrella policy to meet these requirements?"

A: Yes, so long as the individual coverage requirements can be met.

8. Please provide specific directions for the "repair" of the existing toilet fixtures per Deductive Bid Option # 1.

A; Replace the trim on faucets in kind. Overhaul existing flush valves. Clean all porcelain.

9. Please identify for acoustical fabric ACW I Is GC responsible ACW 1 or is this part of the furniture package A; GC is to provide ACW1

10. Per information provided at the site walkthrough, the fire sprinkler system is being updated with new heads upturned in the approximate location of the new locations in the ceilings. Can UL/FM approved flexible heads be used to center the sprinkler heads in the ceiling tiles?

A; Flex heads are not permitted.

11. Please provide clarification for the Acrylic Resin Panels at the Catwalk. Are these lights to be continuous?

A: No, they are not continuous. Refer to electrical drawings

12. Will the aluminum window screens be required to be welded into one "solid"panel or can the sections be bolted to the back support frame?

A: Decorative aluminum grille is to be a one panel assembly. Refer to the revised detail 4/A606 of Addendum # 01 for the attachment of the new custom decorative aluminum grille.

13. Please verify that "performance" period of Contract does not include 1 year Warranty Period. Please verify insurance limits do not have to be maintained during the warranty period.

A: Performance period does not include warranty period. Insurance limits are not required to be maintained throughout the warranty period. However, if due to a warranty call, the awarded Contractor or any of their subcontractors have to return and perform corrective work onsite, the insurance requirements outlined in the solicitation must be met, and proof thereof provided to the Contracting Officer, prior to any warranty work taking place.

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14. Will existing ductwork on sheet MH201 & MH202 require reinsulation?

A: If it is within the area of work, per note 24 on sheet MH100, yes.

15. Will existing ductwork not shown on plans require reinsulation? If so, please advise since duct is not shown on plans.

A: Per note 24 on sheet MH100, all ductwork that has asbestos containing material removed must be reinsulated.

16. Drawing G004 indicates details A, B and C for removable bollards. However we have not been able to find any locations and quantities for each type of removable bollards in this project. Please provide type, quantities and locations to receive removable bollards, if any.

A: Removable bollards are no longer a part of the project scope. Disregard those details. Refer to revised sheet G004 included as a part of this Amendment.

17. On Spec Section 011000, Item 1.1 B states that existing building is considered “Historically Sensitive”. Please clarify which components pertaining to this project scope of work will be affected by above mentioned provision and clarify what procedures shall be taken into consideration for compliance with historical sensitivity.

A: The exterior building façade is considered “Historically Sensitive”. The new exterior components are to have the same visual appearance as the items they are replacing. Contractors are to make a conscious effort not to disturb, damage, or distress existing components that are to remain.

18. On Spec Section 011000 Item 1.2 reads the following: “Consider Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.” Please clarify if areas to be occupied will include areas under the project’s scope of work and if so which areas will be occupied as well as the phasing that Contractor must follow in order to enable occupancy while Contractor’s work is performed.

Current tenants that occupy adjacent areas to the project’s scope of work include the Navy and the U.S.

Marshal Service. Coordination will be needed throughout the project. Relocation of these agencies is not required.

19. On Spec Section 013510 – Item 1.3 “A” reads: “Comply with applicable procedural requirements of Division 1 Sustainability Section 018111”. We have not been able to find Section 018111 in the Project Manual and Specifications provided. In addition, please clarify if there are any LEED requirements and whether LEED certification is to be pursued under this Contract. If so, please provide scorecard with LEED credits to be pursed as well as Section 018111.

A: LEED certification is not required.

20. On Drawing A302 – Note 108 indicates an observation panel. We have not been able to find any details and specifications for them. Please provide details and specifications.

A: Those are existing observation panel to remain. No details / specifications are required.

21. On Drawing A402 – Note 119 indicates a glass shield kick plate. We have not been able to find any details and specifications for them. Please provide details and specifications for glass shield kick plate.

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A: Refer to detail 7/A601 & 7/A402 for specification, dimensions, and (adhesive & screw) attachment locations.

22. On Spec Section 015000, Item 1.2 “A” states that Contractor shall pay utility service use charges for temporary utilities and costs for these services shall be included in the Contract Price. However Items 1.2 “B”, “C” and “D” contradict Item A since is stated that Contractor may use Water, Sewer and Power without metering and paying of use charges. Please clarify whether above mentioned temporary utilities charges shall be borne by Owner or Contractor.

A: Contractor may use Water, Sewer and Power without metering and paying of use charges.

23. Considering the limited scope that Contractor shall perform in the parking lot, please clarify if Contractor shall provide temporary fence for areas affected by project scope or other means of securing working areas such as barricades would be acceptable.

A: Contractor is required to secure the building at all times during construction. Temporary controls, signage, barricades or fencing, will be required to be provided by the Contractor as required for a secure and safe construction area.

24. Who is responsible for Master Permit fees, Owner or Contractor? Please clarify.

A: Permits are not required for this project.

25. Drawing A200, Note #1 states that existing roofing is under warranty. Please provide contact information for company which roofing is under warranty.

A: Refer to questions #4 & #5.

26. Please confirm that all drainage piping and drains on Drawing PL204 are existing.

A: The roof drains shown on this drawing as existing are based on as built drawings. The roof drains shown over the porte cochere are new.

27. Please clarify what agency(s) will be performing construction inspections throughout the duration of the project.

A: Project stakeholders include: GSA, Social Security Administration, U.S. Marshal Service, U.S. Navy, Federal Protective Service and/or their representatives.

28. Please clarify if 6” DDCV, 8” line from existing 8” underground gate valve on city main & 4” underground line to the building are existing or to be furnished and installed by Contractor.

A: Sheet FP106 indicates a 6” double detector backflow, and 4” underground that is shown on the documents by Bravo Fire. This would is to be performed under a separate contract and is shown for reference on these documents as noted.

29. Is Builder’s Risk Insurance required for this project? If so, who is responsible for its premium cost, Owner or Contractor? Please clarify.

A: All insurance requirements are included in the solicitation. “Builders Risk” is not a requirement. The awarded contractor is responsible for all insurance premiums.

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30. Please confirm project working hours allowed for this project.

A: Working hours will be set by the selected general contractor in order to complete the project within the required contract duration.

0013 RFP Revisions:

For clarification purposes, this is amendment #0002 which in addition to providing answers and clarifications to questions received, issues an addendum (addendum #01) to the specifications and drawings previously issued as outlined below:

1. The attached 2 page PDF entitled Specifications and Drawings Changes Overview Addendum #1 Overview is hereby made a part of this solicitation.

2. The attached 49 page PDF entitled Autec Drawings Addendum #1 is hereby made a part of this solicitation. (document can be accessed using the same password issued for the original specifications and drawings)

3. The attached 54 page PDF entitled Autec Specifications Sections Addendum #1 is hereby made a part of this solicitation. (document can be accessed using the same password issued for the original specifications and drawings)

4. The attached Wage Determination, FL150032 03/20/2015, was inadvertently not included in the original solicitation package and is hereby attached and made a part of this solicitation.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.