FormSF30_Amendment_0002.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages 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)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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 ______ copies of amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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 OR 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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)

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

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

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.

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

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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Amendment 0002 is to:

1. Provide questions (and their answers) received since the solicitation was issued and by the deadline for questions, 10/02/2013.

2. Provide an updated Standard Form (SF) 1442 to replace the one posted on 9/04/2013. Please note this updated form includes the number of days for Block 13.d. This form is to be submitted with proposals.

3. Provide an updated document titled "REGION 7 SPECS revised 10-28-13" to replace the one posted on 9/04/2013. Areas added and/or revised are highlighted. Division 10 was changed to Division 12. Division 11 was changed to Division 15. Division 12 was changed to Division 16. These changes only affected the numbering of these divisions. Contents are the same.

Areas deleted are shown as red strikethrough text.

Section 01320, delete paragraph 1.2 in its entirety.

Section 01320, paragraph 1.3.A, delete the words: "e-PM software for the work." Add: "acceptable software, acceptable software will be discussed at the task order level."

4. Provide an updated document titled "GSA REGION 7 CONSTRUCTION LINE ITEMS 2013 (PRICING FORM) LOUISIANA Rev 10-28-13". Line Items revised are highlighted in yellow. Additions are in red text and Deletions are strikethrough text and are listed below.

Line Item 8.40: add: 3'x7' at the end.

Line Item 8.42: add: 3'x7' at the end.

Line Item 8.50: delete "Does not include cutting opening" at the end.

There were two Line Items numbered 9.81. Delete the second 9.81, Flooring, resilient, vinyl composition tile, 1/8" thick, solid, tile or plank, includes glue, in its entirety.

Add Line Item 9.84, Flooring, resilient, vinyl composition tile, 1/8" thick, solid, tile or plank, includes glue.

Line Item 12.32: delete the words "over particle board".

Line Item 12.33: delete the words "over particle board".

Line Item 22.16: delete the types "K, M, DWV".

Line Item 22.17: delete the types "K, M, DWV".

Line Item 22.18: delete the types "K, M, DWV".

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Line Item 22.19: delete the types "K, M, DWV".

Line Item 22.43: delete the words "supply, waste, vent,"

Line Item 50.09: delete the words "tack strip,"

5. Provide a list of federal buildings in the state of Louisiana for informational purposes only.

Deadline for proposals: November 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM CST as extended on Amendment 0001.

Potential Offerors are to acknowledge this amendment on Block 19 of the Standard Form 1442 which is to be submitted with proposals.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR SOLICITATION GS-07P-13-HH-D-0034, IDIQ

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR & ALTERATION SERVICES FOR THE

STATE OF LOUISIANA

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL as of October 2, 2013: Answers are in RED

TEXT.

QUESTION: Under (2) Experience, the solicitation states “Provide samples of five (5) projects successfully completed in the past five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation, and within this zone, or within a 50-mile radius of this zone.” Do these projects have to be the offeror’s experience or can it be a sub-consultant’s/subcontractor’s?

ANSWER: An Offeror may submit subcontractor past performance to satisfy the requirements of Experience & Past Performance. However, the Offeror must also submit a teaming agreement with that sub-contractor as required in Section II.C(1) Price Proposal & Other Requirements.

QUESTION: For the above referenced solicitations I would like to see if you could give me a list of the building and there locations for Louisiana Region 7.

ANSWER: A list of federal buildings in the state of Louisiana is attached for informational purposes only.

Questions regarding the Specifications:

Div 1: Sect 01310-2, 1.5 (B. – D.)

Can one person perform the duties of these three positions? How much time does the Government anticipate to be invested for each role? If that person is qualified to do each job function. As much time needed to address the project requirements.

Div 1: Sect 01310-3, 1.6 B

Are On Site “Pre-installation Conferences” required for every individual order issued? If so, how will the contractor factor in cost for requiring that “all” Subcontractors, installers, manufacturers and fabricators representatives attend each on site meeting? This is not economically functional for very small orders.

Level of attendance is determined by task/delivery order.

Div 1: Sect 01310-5, 1.8 Submittals ( B – D)

How will Contractor factor in cost to provide the required documents? How much time does the Government anticipate the Contractor would need to invest to produce the specified documents per order? Standard overhead rates should apply for needed documentation and is variable per contractor requirements.

Div 1: Sect 01320-1, 1.2 A

How many users are allowed to access this system? Will the Government provide necessary training for e-PM, and when would it be available? It’s our understanding that the e-PM system is not functional at this time. We have

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revised this portion. There will not be any access to the ePM system. GSA may request an electronic schedule in an acceptable electronic form.

Div 1: Sect 01320-5, 1.6 A

How will Contractor factor in cost to provide the required documents? How much time does the Government anticipate the Contractor would need to invest to produce the specified reports? This is a contract requirement where scope is developed at each task/delivery order; however, no cost adjustments are expected.

Div 1: Sect 01500-4, 3.2 F (2)

Is the Government requiring that a “wash facility” be placed at every location where an order might be issued? If so, how is the contractor to factor in price for the wash facilities at each location? To remain fair and competitive, will the government issue an allowance to provide this equipment at each location? Refer to 1.1 B

Div 1: Sect 01732, Demolition Submittals

The specifications require submittals for items where no line items exist.

Demolition is included in line item pricing. On bid contracts the specs will be used for bid process.

Questions regarding the 2013 Line Items:

Div 1: General Conditions, Items 1.01 – 1.11 We’re required to provide pricing for the Items #1.01 – 1.11.

Davis Bacon (supplied) dictates pay rates for individual trades and rates vary per local. What rate should be used to help determine costs for these items? The information supplied in the solicitation for “Workload for Louisiana” clearly states that there is no guarantee of where work will be awarded.

Davis Bacon is minimum wages for trades. Company hourly rates billable are much greater as overhead, burden and tax are added. This is a determination to be made by each contractor. We supplied the “historical Workload for Louisiana” to potentially help in this decision.

Div 1: General Conditions, Items #1.04 & #1.07

We’re required to provide Hourly Pay Rates for Items #1.04 (paper hanger) and #1.07 (carpet installer), but for these particular trades, the industry standard is a price per Square Foot. What is the government’s suggestion for determining a price for these trades?

Davis Bacon is minimum wages for trades. Company hourly rates billable are much greater as overhead, burden and tax are added. This is a determination to be made by each contractor. We supplied the “historical Workload for Louisiana” to potentially help in this decision.

Div 2: Exist. Conditions – Demolition, Item #2.05

This line item includes the statement “…including cleaning of the wall surface”.

Please define exactly what the government means by “Cleaning of the wall

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surface”. Also, who will determine what is to be cleaned and how much surface will need to be cleaned for each order?

Clean wall surface simply means clean surface after paper adhesive is removed.

Clean to the point of being ready to re-paint or re-surface. Or prepare surface to allowable surface per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Div 2: Exist. Conditions – Demolition, Items #2.20, #2.21 and #2.23

These line items includes the statement “…includes surface scraping”. Please define exactly to what extent Scraping will be performed. Also, who will determine the amount to be scraped and how much surface will need to be scraped for each order?

Scraping is to scrape floor to ensure all product being removed is removed to expected substrate. Scrape to the point of being ready to re-paint or re-surface.

Div 7: Thermal & Moisture Protection, There is no line item for 6” Un-faced Insulation (R-19) for above Ceilings. We found the item # 7.03 for above ceiling, but nothing for 6” which is most commonly used.

R factor doesn’t pertain to acoustical requirements.

Div 8: Openings, Item #8.01

What type of Hollow Metal Door Frame is to be priced in this line item? Shall we price a welded frame, or a three-piece frame?

Add for welded frame is another line item. Specs call for three piece knock down.

Additional line items for welded add on.

Div 8: Openings, Item #8.30

What type of Access Panel is to be priced in this line item? Shall it be a flush frame or a recessed frame, a Fire Rated Frame or a Non-Fire Rated Frame?

Wording consistent with RS Means.

Div 8: Openings, Item #8.42

What size Aluminum Door Frame is to be priced in this line item?

8.40 and 8.42 nominal 3’x7’.

Div 8: Openings, Item #8.50

This line items states that “…cutting opening into standard partition” is inclusive, but then continues to state “Does not include cutting opening.”? Does this line item Include or Not Include Cutting the Opening?

Also, please clarify what a “Standard Partition” is.

Wording has been revised to remove last sentence. Cutting is included. Standard partition is self explanatory to contractors having completed this type of work.

Div 8: Openings, Item #8.75

What type of Panic Device is to be priced in this line item? Models vary from a couple of hundred dollars to over a thousand depending on Function, Finish and Locking Ability (requirements vary per location). The government provided model numbers for line items #8.77 and #8.78 for pricing. Will more information be provided for this line item?

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Div 8: Openings, Item #8.80 What type of Lockset is to be priced in this line item? Models vary from building to building and pricing also varies depending on Function, Finish and Core Requirement (requirements vary per location). How will we provide a price for the variance between manufacturer costs (ex: Corbin Russwin compared to Yale)?

Div 9: Finishes, Item #9.20 – #9.23

In order that these line items are accurately priced, what is the intended height of the walls in these line items to be? Walls above Ceiling height tend to require considerable more labor to perform than walls up to grid due to obstacles above the ceilings.

Wording consistent with RS Means work is typical 9’to 10’.

Div 9: Finishes, Item #9.20 – #9.23

Is the base to be used on these line items Vinyl, Rubber or Wood?

Rubber is standard.

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.50 & #9.51

What type and size of Ceiling Tile is to be specified on this line item? Neither of these line items specifies whether the tile is 2’ x 2’, 2’ x 4’ or 2’ x 5’ sizes. Costs for ceiling tile are not priced equally per square foot.

Size, Design and Finish all regulate the cost of Ceiling Tile. In addition, there are minimal orders on some ceiling tile (2x5 has to be pre-ordered by the pallet).

Will the government provide clarification on these items?

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.55

In order that these line items are accurately priced, what is the intended height of the Gypsum Ceilings in this line item to be? Ceilings above 10’high tend to require considerable more labor to perform due to the necessity of scaffolding and obstacles.

Wording consistent with RS Means - typical drop ceilings are nominal 9’ to 10’ high.

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.69

Is the ½” referred to in the line item description, the maximum thickness to be applied for leveling?

Correct.

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.70 The description in this line item states that it is for

“…standard office furniture and equipment…”. Oversized Conference Room Tables have to be disassembled and reassembled and some lateral files have to be unloaded to move. What Items does the government consider “Standard Office Furniture” and what items does the government consider “Equipment”?

Typical furnishings do not include disassembly, or loaded lateral files. Rather common office furniture. Negotiated hourly rates could be applied for these other situations.

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.80 & # 9.81

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These two line items reference Rubber Cove Base in 4” and 6”. Most of the properties use Vinyl Base.

Will a line item for Vinyl Base be added?

Also, will 4’ sections of Cove Base be acceptable, or will continuous lengths of rolled base be required?

GSA should be using rubber base. Stick vs roll is determined in scope of work per task/delivery order.

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.81

There are two (2) separate line items for #9.81.

9.81: ” Base, cove or straight, rubber, 1/8” thick, 6”high, rubber, standard colors.”

Cove Base in 4” and 6”.

9.81: “Flooring, resilient, vinyl composition tile, 1/8” thick, solid, tile or plank, includes glue.”

Agreed, second line item 9.81 will be removed and added as line item 9.84.

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.81 (the second one)

This line item description states “…resilient, vinyl composition tile, 1/8” thick, solid, tile or plank…”. However the cost range for Solid Tiles and Plank Flooring is significant. Does the government have a range that they can provide?

Wording consistent with RS Means. There are many plank choices within typical VCT costs. Exact materials should be negotiated per task/delivery order.

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.90

Is this line item for new walls or existing walls? Also, what is the anticipated height of walls? Walls above 10’ high tend to require considerable more labor to perform due to the necessity of scaffolding and obstacles.

Wording consistent with RS Means. Painting complete is on any surface.

Preparation includes industry standard caulking, filling, spackling per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Div 9: Openings, Item #9.94 This line item descriptions state “…, paint door two coats latex”. Is this correct? Industry standard within federal facilities has always been Alkyd Enamels for wood and metal substrates. Polyurethanes and Acrylic’s would be an acceptable substitute with new EPA standards. Please clarify.

Correct - GSA’s intent is to use more environmental friendly low VOC paints.

These are typically latex water based.

Div 9: Openings, General Comments

Is this line item for new walls or existing walls? Also, what is the anticipated height of walls? Walls above 10’ high tend to require considerable more labor to perform due to the necessity of scaffolding and obstacles.

Wording consistent with RS Means. A typical partition height is 9’-10’ high.

Div 12: Openings, Items #12.30 - #12.33

These four line items all contain the statement “…, min. quantity two.” And the unit description is for LF.

Does the statement “min quantity two” mean that the minimal is 2-LF or that the minimal is two cabinets? (We assume that it means 2 LF, but would like clarification)

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Correct min 2 quantity and unit is LF.

Div 12: Openings, Items #12.32 and #12.33 These two line items both contain the statement “…laminate over particle board” in the description. However, the section 12355, 2.3, A.2 & B.2 both state that plywood should be used. Please clarify.

Manufactured cabinets are intent, so plywood construction isn’t typical. Specs refer to other manufacturing methods if needed. “Over particle board” wording has been removed on line item.

Div 21: Fire Suppression, Item #21.03

This line item states that this item “Includes replacement of ceiling tile if necessary”.

o Who will determine if it is necessary to replace a tile? A situation could easily arise where a box would be required to be purchased for the use of one individual tile.

o Would the replacement tile be a 2x2, 2x4 or a 2x5 ceiling tile?

o Will the tile be Fire Rated, Insulated, Glacier Finish or Vinyl Faced?

o How should the contractor factor in these costs?

This line item pertains only to Div 21. Tile replacement is per scope of work.

Div 21: Fire Suppression, Item #21.10

What type of Sprinkler Heads shall be used to factor the costs on the New Sprinkler Head line item?

Wording consistent with RS Means

Div 21: Fire Suppression, Item #21.20

What is the full description of this line item? Is the contractor to provide and install a Horn or Strobe device for this line item? If so, how will the contractor factor a price for this item as most individual federal location are under contract with a Fire Alarm company and therefore prices vary with location.

As described (wording consistent with RS Means) - provide and install horn strobe device.

Div 21: Fire Suppression, General Items

GSA generally requires Engineered Drawings and Calculations for Fire Alarm and Sprinkler work. We’ve seen no mention of this in the line items or Scope of Work.

o Will this still be a requirement?

o How will cost for engineering services be factored into the line items?

Engineered drawings and calculations aren’t done on typical small projects where devices are removed and installed. Design is not part of this contract requirement.

Div 22: Plumbing, Item #22.16 thru 22.19

There is no line item for ¾” Copper Pipe. This is the most commonly used size specified by GSA Engineers. These line items each include types K, L, M and DWV copper pipe in various sizes. Is the intention to price the highest priced materials? Types M & DWV are usually the lowest priced copper, type L is median price and type K at the top of the range.

Example: Grainger’s has ½” Copper x 10’ long priced as follows;

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o Type “M/DWV” @ ½” = $17.27 per 10’ stalk (contractors cost w/ no mark-ups) o Type “L” @ ½” = $24.80 per 10’ stalk (contractors cost w/ no mark-ups) o Type “K” @ ½” = $31.25 per 10’ stalk (contractors cost w/ no mark-ups) Types K, M, and DWV have been removed from Line Items. Type “L” only.

Div 22: Plumbing, Item #22.42

This line item specifies that the Water Closet is a Wall Hung unit, but fails to clarify whether the Water Closet has a Tank or Flush Valve. Please Clarify.

Div 22: Plumbing, Item #22.43

This line item specifies that the line item is inclusive of “…supply, waste, vent…”.

How are the contractors to determine what the length of the Waste, Vent and Supply will be for bidding purposes prior to an order being issued? Are we to estimate a minimal amount for each connection, and if so, what amount shall we use to factor our costs? Please Clarify.

This is an additive item to ensure that depending on mount that all associated other connections are also relocated per manufacturer. Note Each (EA) is the unit.

Div 22: Plumbing, Item #22.44

This line item specifies that the Water Closet is a Floor Mounted unit, but fails to clarify whether the Water Closet has a Tank or is a Back-Flush w/ Flush Valve.

Please Clarify.

Wording consistent with RS Means - dependent on scope of work per task/delivery order.

Div 22: Plumbing, Item #22.45 This line item is described as an adder for Water

Closet Rough-in. How are the contractors to determine what the length of the Waste, Vent and Supply will be for bidding purposes prior to an order being issued? Are we to estimate a minimal amount for each connection, and if so, what amount shall we use to factor our costs? Please Clarify.

This is an additive item to ensure that dependent on mount the associated other connections are also relocated per manufacturer. Note: Each (EA) is the unit.

Div 22: Plumbing, Item #22.50 This line item is described as an adder for Sink

Rough-in. How are the contractors to determine what the length of the Waste, Vent and Supply will be for bidding purposes prior to an order being issued? Are we to estimate a minimal amount for each connection, and if so, what amount shall we use to factor our costs? Please Clarify.

This is an additive item to add a rough-in connection at location. This is typical of a valve with service and device connections at location per contract.

Div 22: Plumbing, General Items o There are no line items for Valves of any type.

o There are no line items for Connections to Chill Water o There are no line items for Toilet Partitions.

o There are no line items for Toilet Accessories.

o There are no line items for PVC pipe.

o There are no line items for Valve Insulation (mandatory for chill water lines).

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o Section 15140, 2.2, A.5 of the Specifications, specifies “Copper Pressure- Seal-Joint Fittings”. Are these for ProPress Pipe? If so, will ProPress pipe and fittings be added to the line items?

That is correct, as connections, fittings, hangers, etc. are included in the line item for pipe.

Div 23: Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning, General Items o There is no line item for demolition of Hard Duct.

o There is no line item for new Sheet Metal Duct.

o There is no line item for Insulation for Sheet Metal Duct.

o There is no line item for Duct Patching.

o There is no line item for Balancing Terminals.

o There is no line item for Exhaust Fans (frequently used).

o There is no line item for Hot-Taps (frequently needed for old lines or non-functioning valves) That is correct.

Div 26: Electrical, Item #26.01

The description for this line item is for one single device with the exception of the Quadreplex outlet. A Quadreplex is a double outlet in a 4” or 6” J-Box with a Mud- Ring. Basically two times the work of a single outlet. Is there a reason that the double device is included with other single device demolition? Please Clarify.

Div 26: Electrical, General Items o Line items 26.04, 26.05 26.08 and 26.30 thru 26.34 all state “…to 15’ high”.

What is to be used for work over 15’ high? None on this line item o There are no line items for Conductors larger than #10. How will this be addressed when larger conductors are required (ex: adding a panel or transformer, etc…). None on line item.

o Line items 26.27 and 26.28 both refer to Cat 5e Cable, but there are no Cat 6 line items, which is what is most commonly used now. Unless specified otherwise is included to cover specified deviances. Agree that CAT6 is common.

o Line item 26.42 is a 15A outlet. This is a residential grade outlet. Is this correct? Yes.

o Line item #26.36 describes a Device Box as a 4” Square. A standard Device Box is a 2” x 4” x 2” box. This would be used for any single-gang device.

Typically the industry standard for a Device Box is the 2x4x2 single gang box.

A 4-Square box can be used with a single-gang mud ring to achieve the same goal, but these costs more. Please Clarify. That is correct.

o Line Item #26.40 states that the line item cost is inclusive of (2) –EA, 4” Square Device Boxes, but includes only (1) device. Is this correct? Please explain. Yes, this is correct. We can add a duplex for a quad location. The larger device box allows for duplex or dual box locations, just add conduit, flex, box, etc.

o Line Item #26.41 states that the line item cost is inclusive of a 2” Square Device Box, but we have yet to find the line item for a Standard 2” Device Box.. Is this correct? Please explain. Wording consistent with RS Means.

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Div 50: Install Government Furnished Material, Item #50.08 This line item states that is inclusive of both, Direct Glued and Stretched installations. Bonded carpet is most always the most expensive installation.

o Was the correct intent to expect both types of installation to be performed for the same price?

o How will this apply to Double-Stick Carpet?

o Who will determine how much floor prep is to be included? Some projects require significantly more prep and patch than others for the same amount of footage. Floor prep includes cleaning as specified by the manufacturer. No additional preparation needed. Leveling is an additive item.

Correct as shown, the most common is direct glue, but many methods exist as specified per delivery order.

Div 50: Install Government Furnished Material, Item #50.09

This line item states that is inclusive of, Tack Strip in the installation.

o Carpet Tile does not require Tack Strip. Removed from Line item description.

o How will this apply to Double-Stick Carpet? Doesn’t apply o Who will determine how much floor prep is to be included? Some projects require significantly more prep and patch than others for the same amount of footage. Floor prep includes cleaning as specified by the manufacturer. No additional preparation needed. Leveling is an additive.

Div 50: Install Government Furnished Material, Item #50.10

This line item states that is inclusive of both Tile and Plank, in the installation.

o This would not include a Diagonal Layout correct? Custom installation would be a negotiated cost in addition to the base install cost per delivery order.

o Who will determine how much floor prep is to be included? Some projects require significantly more prep and patch than others for the same amount of footage. Floor prep includes cleaning as specified by the manufacturer. No additional preparation needed. Leveling is an additive

Div 50: Install Government Furnished Material, Item #50.12

Please define what “Other Than Normal Working Hours” are;

o What Hours of the Day are inclusive?

o What Holidays are inclusive?

“Normal Working Hours” under this solicitation are defined as Monday through Friday, 6 am to 6 pm. Normally, building access won’t be available during Federal Holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day).

Questions regarding the Hypothetical SOW Inquiries:

Description of Work: 1, Division 2, a Statement says “…no alteration of grid system necessary”, so we assume that the existing walls are 10’ and attached to the bottom of the grid. Is this correct? If not, how tall is the wall to be demolished?

Contractor needs to give us their assumptions since there is not a walk through.

This will be used in the evaluation.

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Description of Work: 2, Division 8, a Are new door frames to be Welded Frames or 3-Piece Frames?

Knock down frames if possible. If not, contractor needs to give us their assumptions.

Description of Work: 3, Division 9

Statement says ”Prime and apply two coats of paint on walls…”, We interpret this to mean 1-Coat of Primer and 2-Coats of Paint. Is this correct?

Correct.

Description of Work: 4, Division 22, Statement says ”Install water closet in new bathroom…”. What type of Water Closet are you requesting?

Price varies drastically per selection (ex: Back-flush with Tank, Back-flush without Tank, ADA Back-flush with Tank , ADA Back-flush without Tank, Back-flush Floor Mounted, Back-flush Wall Mounted, Floor-flush with Tank, Floor-flush without Tank, etc…).

Floor mounted, tanked water closet.

Description of Work: 5, Division 23, a o What types of Diffusers are to be used (Slot Diffusers, 2x2 Grills, 1x4 Grills)?

Wording consistent with RS Means. Specified per delivery order.

o Will these Grills require Dampers? Dampers are an add item if needed.

Description of Work: 6, Division 26, b There is no description for the type of light fixture to use. Price varies drastically per selection (ex: 2x2 Prismatic, 2x4 Prismatic, 2x2 Parabolic, 2x4 Parabolic, New 2x2 Energy Efficient Fixture, New 2x4 Energy Efficient Fixture, Can Light, Compact Fluorescent Can, 3-Lamp or 4-Lamp, Emergency Ballasts, etc…).

What type of Light Fixtures are you requesting?

Wording consistent with RS Means. Per line item as specified.

General Inquiries:

The Table of Contents for the Specifications does not match the internal Divisions (ex:

page 2 of the Table of Contents shows Institutional Casework as Division 10, but it is found in Division 12, TOC shows Mechanical as Division 11, but is found in Division 15.

TOC shows Electrical as Division 12, but it is found in Division 16). This has been modified.

How will Carpet Allowances for Agencies be addressed? If allowances are different than what the line item calls for, the carpet will be addressed as bid, or RFQ.

Is “Recycling at No Cost” to be required on every job?

o Who will determine what gets Recycled?

o Most companies charge to Receive/Recycle materials. How will costs that the contractors incur be distributed or absorbed?

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o Will GSA provide a location for temporary storage of materials to be recovered/recycled?

Yes, the intent is to recycle as much as possible at no cost with not just recyclers, but through other methods. Yes, we are working on helping with recyclers. We can not tell you how to dispose of material, but we can make suggestions. There will be no temporary facilities for recovering. Contractor will need to remove on a regular basis if space they are working in does not allow. Also, contractor can work each individual task order to make arrangement.

How will work be addressed where no line items exist? RFP or Lump Sum.

How will Contractors bid “Apples to Apples” on the Hypothetical, when pricing is up to the interpretation of the individual contractor? Contractor needs to give us their assumptions so that proper evaluations can be made.

How long will the Contractor be required to “Hold their Price”? 90 days.

Will Contractors be required to write each estimate with GSA supplied Scope of Work? If so, will all selections be provided in advance with the Scope of Work? Yes.

Most Carpet manufacturers have minimal orders established for purchases. Some have a 125 SY minimal order and others have a 150 SY minimal. When attached pad is included, all carpet manufacturers have a minimal of 125 SY to 150 SY.

In addition, the 2x2 ceiling tiles used in many federal facilities use a 2x5 ceiling tile that has to be purchased by the pallet. Wording consistent with RS Means. If certain locations have unique situations a negotiated agreement can be made for these situations.

How will these typical overages be treated on minimal orders for materials? If certain locations have unique situations a negotiated agreement can be made for these situations.

Will there be Cost of Living increases during the life of the contract? No, see clause FAR 52.222-30 in solicitation.

Descript: Amendment 0002 to solicitation GS-07P-13-HH-D-0034 is issued for the following:

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