GS-P-10-16-LT-7001_PA_Amend_0002.pdf

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 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States of America

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. Date Signed

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. Contract ID Code Page of Pages

1 13

2. Amendment/Modification No. 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Req. No. 5. Project No. (if applicable)

0002 08/24/2016

6. Issued By 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code General Services Administration Acquisition Division, Construction Acquisition Branch (10PQC)

See Block 6

400 15th St SW Auburn, WA 98001 Keith Goodsell (253)931-7775

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No., Street, County, and Zip Code) (X) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

X

GS-P-10-16-LT-7001 PA

9B. Date (See Item 11)

07/29/2016 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10B. Date (See Item 13)

Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers x 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 1 copies of the 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 ACKNOWLEDG-

MENT 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 you 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 APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS.

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

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 fourth 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 3 copies to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Design Build Contract for Project Port Angeles Federal Building Fire Alarm Replacement

Solicitation: GS-P-10-16-LT-7001 PA Amendment 0002

1. The Solicitation is hereby amended as follows, with the additional documents provided for the Offeror’s use.

GSA provided drawings

GSA provided photos

Contractor provided photos

Reminder: regarding drawings and photos (in JPEG, pdf, TIFF, and DWG) provided for reference only. Offeror’s are cautioned that the accuracy of the drawings cannot be guaranteed, as there may have been upgrades to systems, equipment, electrical, mechanical architectural, and other areas. Review of site conditions was advised in both the initial solicitation and during the site visit to ensure that Offerors were satisfied with the information provided and field verification conducted during the site visits. It is also noted that the project is a design-build project and that the project Awardee will be expected to perform due diligence during the Design Phase of the project to identify and resolve issues encountered within their proposed price submitted. Change orders and modifications are allowed under the terms and conditions of the contract, which may both increase price and time will be expected in the case of unforeseen site conditions or other issues where a reasonable and skilled construction professional and their team could not have foreseen or predicted during the site visit or procurement process prior to award. As such, Offers should not contain pricing for contingencies for such items

Pre-proposal Inquiries/Questions:

2. The following answers have been provided for pre-proposal inquiries:

Note the Statement of work is updated to incorporate some of the answers to questions as identified below - full conformance will be at award or during the kickoff meeting after award.

Question # Question

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer

‘fire alarm control panel shall be initially configured to monitor a minimum of 20,000 addressable points’.

20,000 addressable points are not common. Is this going to be

Page 6 of Statement of Work, Item 1.2 - C

Per GSA FLS provide with enough capacity (minimum) to meet the requirements of the GSA Region 10 Policy, with an additional 20% capacity for future growth.

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer enforced?

Is a FPE required or will a NICET III work for the design of the fire alarm system? SOW, Page 8

See Solicitation Criteria for Design Build Manger on page 17 and 18 of the Solicitation. NICET IV Fire Alarm System and /or registered Washington State Fire Protection Engineer

In rooms 209 and 105 they are using these rooms as a chase for network. The current holes will not be enough for the new fire alarm wires nor will it meet the Class A requirements. Can we drill 2 new holes (1”) in both rooms 209 and 105 to accommodate the fire alarm conduit and wires?

Page 5, Section D of

SOW

The proposed issue will need to be addressed during design review, most likely by the Washington State Historic Preservation Office and GSA R10 Historic Preservation Office, in addition to technical review

Once the new fire alarm system is accepted and the old system must be removed, does the existing wire-mold and boxes need to be removed? If so on patch and painting, will a paint code be provided?

Page 2, paragraph 2 of

SOW

Awardee will need to comply with contract requirements which may require the work to be performed. If it is later determined that the work does not require to be performed then a deductive modification will be required. As such, ensure that your pricing is broken down sufficiently in case a deduction is required.

What is the Central Station we will need to interface the new Alarm System with?

page 3, Section E of

SOW

The building currently has central station monitoring.

The information on the current central station monitoring vendor and all required information such as phone numbers and passwords will be provided during the design phase of the contract.

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer

Please confirm that a control console with color video display, keyboard and printer are not required as listed in SOW documents.

Delete the requirement for a color video display, and keyboard. from Statement of Work per recommendation of GSA

FLS

Please confirm that voice audio system will not be required as listed in SOW documents

Ensure to include voice audio system as required in the Statement of Work

Please confirm that 2-way firefighter communication system will not be required as listed in SOW documents.

Delete from Statement of Work per recommendation of GSA FLS

Please confirm the warranty period of the system is to be 2 years from date of acceptance test. And that on-site training shall be 16 hours with video taping required.

Provide as required. See Solicitation, Agreement, Statement of Work, and associated document.

Warranty begins when Substantial Completion is issued by the Contracting Officer for item accepted as Substantially complete.

Completed punch item warranties begin upon their acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

please confirm the proposal due date to be Saturday 8.27.16 at 11am?

DB201A page 7. item I.H.1.

Amendment 0002 revises the due date (see last page of amendment)

Will there be an opportunity to extend the bid date of this project? DB201A. Item I.H.1.

Additional time will allow for all critical responses to be reviewed and incorporated into the proposal.

See answer to question

Please confirm the occupancy type of both the Attic space and the multiple Safe/Vault areas

SOW.

Responsibility of the Design-Builder to meet code and contract

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer located throughout the building, and/or if these areas will require fire alarm devices (initiating or notification).

requirements. To be determined during the design phase of the project.

Please confirm if the existing magnetic door holders located at 2nd Fl entry doors and at entry door to holding area rm #7 are required and to remain? If so, please confirm that additional detection shall be added within 5' of each doorway to meet code compliance. SOW page 5. Item E.3.

Responsibility of the Design-Builder to meet code and contract requirements. To be determined during the design phase of the project.

Please confirm the functionality of the existing EPO Switch/Button located in room #7, and if it is to remain and/or require any fire alarm interface. SOW page 5. Item E.

Responsibility of the Design-Builder to meet code and contract requirements. To be determined during the design phase of the project.

Please provide any mechanical plans or mechanical schedule for all existing mechanical equipment located in the building. SOW page 5. Item E.4.

Please review provided Fire Alarm Operation & Maint Manuals OR Fire Alarm Drawings.

Additional drawings provided in Amendment

Please confirm occupancy type of room #6 located in basement and if any fire alarm devices will be required.

PBS-100 Section Information Technology Equipment Rooms.

Not determined at this time. Assume not to be any IT Equipment Room for now. However, provide an alternate pricing schedule along with your base proposal for this room in case it is later determined to be considered an IT Equipment Room.

Please confirm if drop down doors located at the Social Security windows hold a fire resistive rating and if they are to interface with the fire alarm

SOW Page 5. Item E.

In discussing the question with the installer the drop down doors for the windows installed during the recent SSA remodel

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer system for closure. are not believed to have a fire resistive rating.

Please confirm the installation date for the existing tamper/flow switches located throughout the building. i.e. as-builts etc. SOW page 4. Item B

Review information provided as well as your notes taken during the site visit. Note: opportunity was provided during the site visit to review all areas.

Please confirm that Class A circuitry must be provided throughout the facility for all types of fire alarm circuitry including both SLC and NAC circuits.

SOW page 5. Item D., PBS-P100 page 4.

Review Statement of Work. Class A circuitry in required.

Please confirm the spare parts quantities as part of this project.

Conflicting quantities shown.

SOW page 7. Item 1.3,

vs. GSA Region 10 PBS-P100 page 9

Note: R10 Fire Alarm Design, Installation, and Testing Policy clearly states the following regarding spares,"Unless provided in a different section of the project specifications or contract, the following (where applicable) shall be provided (applicable to new fire alarm system and/or full fire alarm system upgrade):" As the Statement of Work clearly has different quantities with requirement for more spares, the quantities in the SOW apply.

Please confirm existing central station monitoring vendor will remain and that the proper phone numbers, account numbers, and passwords will be available for programming with the new system.

SOW page 5. Item E.1.A.

The building curently has central station monitoring.

The information on the current central station monitoring vendor and all required information such as phone numbers and passwords will be provided during the design phase of the contract.

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer

Please confirm existing Fire Alarm As-built drawings will be provided. N/A

Believe docs were getting scanned that were located on-site.

Please review provided Fire Alarm Operation & Maint Manuals OR Fire Alarm Drawings.

Additional drawings provided in Amendment

Please provide as-built drawings of the existing Fire-lite Fire Alarm system for review?

Please review provided Fire Alarm Operation & Maint Manuals OR Fire Alarm Drawings.

Additional drawings provided in Amendment

What will or can be provided for staging electrical materials and fire alarm devices. Also, can a work space be provided for the project foreman and meetings.

We would suggest a storage space that is approximately 20ft. x 10ft. and a 10ft. x 10ft.

space for a work space including desk, power, internet capability.

Pre-proposal site visit question.

There may be space available in basement.

However is not guaranteed. As such, the Contractor should plan for minimal staging space / storage area, other than what is available on loading dock (which is unsecured). Ensure to include in your break down of costs in case space becomes available as a deductive modification may be required.

Regarding internet, it is suggested that wifi hotspot be utilized as internet availability cannot be provided on Government networks without the need to access such systems and the information stored therein. Power is available and meeting space can be arranged with advanced notice. Offerors requested to identify their specific power requirements for the project and what janitorial services will be provided if

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer the Contractor team is allowed to utilize the restrooms within the facility, as the facility must be kept clean to the GSA building standard.

Is the building equipped with an emergency generator? If yes, can site information be provide showing the location of available service panels and circuits tied to the emergency generator? If not please provide additional details for the emergency back-up power parameter for the fire alarm system.

Region 10 Fire Alarm Install and Testing Standard, page 3, first paragraph.

See answer to Question

A vertical chase pathway was identified during the prebid site visit in the SE corner of the building as the location for vertical wire runs. (See attached pictures). Will the GSA allow for concrete boring of the floors for a vertical pathway in a similar manner that already exists? If not, please provide details on what will be the acceptable method of installation.

Discussion during pre-proposal site visit. See attached pictures.

Two pictures sent via email to Keith Goodsell.

See Picture 1 and 2 below this table. If the proposed meets the requirements of all applicable code of the contract and the Historic Preservation Office allows, it may be acceptable to GSA FLS. However, it is unlikely that the runs shown in the photos will meet the requirements of the contract.

The RFP documents are clear in that the existing fire alarm system cannot be shut down and removed until the new fire alarm system is accepted by the GSA. Please provide additional clarification on the extent of the demolition of the existing system and its components the GSA will be expecting.

Region 10 Fire Alarm Install and Testing Standard, page 10, first paragraph.

Question is not clear.

Demo of old system means the removal of all associated parts and pieces of the existing system will be removed.

Can the GSA provide additional information on the areas of the building that will require an agency escort while work is being performed. This has an

No specific section.

Consider all habituated office space needing some type of escort. All common areas and vacant office space will not

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer affect on scheduling and production so it is key that these areas and the escort parameters are known.

require an escort.

We are requesting clarification on the definition of the IT room in the basement and also providing the fire alarm requirements for the room.

Region 10 Fire Alarm Install and Testing Standard, page 3.

See Answer to Question

Will the use of surface mount wiremold be acceptable in both historical and non-historical areas? Please provide parameters for the use of wiremold in this manner.

No specific section.

Question based upon historical building designation.

Typically No. However, GSA FLS will be working with the GSA Historic Preservation Office and may choose to allow exceptions after review on a case-by-case basis.

Ensure to included sufficient breakdown in your pricing to ensure fair trade-offs can be made if an exception is granted.

The GSA Region 10 Fire Alarm Design document (p.2), states that the FACP shall be installed within a room protected by a 1

hr. fire barrier. Can GSA clarify if and how that applies this project?

The location for the new FACP was identified during the pre-proposal visit and site walk, which is in the same room as the existing meeting. A 1 hour enclosed room will not be required for this project.

The Statement of Work for this project (p.11 2.5 A.), calls out a Fire Control Center with a CRT and a printer. Can GSA clarify if this applies to this project? See Answer to Question 6

Please confirm the existence (or not) of an Emergency Generator for this facility that needs to be monitored?

The building does not have an emergency generator. As such, a 24 hours standby and 15 minutes alarm (per contract documents) will be required.

34 Please confirm the existence (or not) of an outdoor PIV or OSY

Opportunity provided for Site Visit attendees to walk

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer sprinkler shut off valve for this facility that needs to be monitored?

the outside of the facility grounds independently immediately following the pre-proposal conference that was finished after the guided site visit. Potential Offerors can still walk the outside of the building at their convenience and independently to determine existence or non-existence of said an outdoor PIV or OSY sprinkler shut off valve.

Please confirm the Zone Class of the Attic space for running exposed conduit?

Not specified by GSA FLS.

Responsibility of the Design-Builder to review during the Design Phase of the project. It is noted that GSA FLS may allow exposed conduit on a case by case basis if the work meets the requirements of the contract.

Please confirm the Zone Class of the Basement space for running exposed conduit?

Not specified by GSA FLS.

Responsibility of the Design-Builder to review during the Design Phase of the project. It is noted that GSA FLS may allow exposed conduit on a case by case basis if the work meets the requirements of the contract. Ensure that a breakdown of pricing is provided in case exposed conduit is allowed and a deduction is required.

Please provide on-site storage space for small office, materials and tools related to this project?

Requested minimum 20’ x 20’.

Not specified by GSA PLS.

Responsibility of the Design-Builder to review during the Design Phase of the project.

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer

Please confirm the existence (or not) of an IT Equipment Room with “Essential Electronics" that needs special design in relation to this project?

See Answer to question

Please provide a procedure guideline for the disturbance of Asbestos or lead based paint in relation to this project?

Response: The contractor is to comply with Washington State Labor and Industry Safety and Health regulations wh en they disturb asbestos and lead containing paint. WAC 296-62-077 (asbestos) and WAC 296- 62-07521 (lead).

How much space is available above the basement hallway ceiling?

Opportunity was provided to review during site visit by all attendees.

Does the area above the basement hallway ceiling have sprinklers?

Opportunity was provided to review during site visit by all attendees.

The SOW under (p8 of D.3.)

implies use of “End of Line Resistors” in conflict with the PBS and SOW p.5 D. 1 & 2.

Please confirm that EOL devices

The circuits are required to be Class A

Bids for this project are now due on a Saturday @ 1100 hrs.(Solicitation p. 7 & Receipt of offers l.H. (1)) Due to the vast amount of information gathering required to properly bid this project properly will you allow at least a one week extension of the due date?

Amendment 0002 see extension at bottom of last page. A further time extension may be entertained if there a significant number of Offerors that submit a request for the same and provide an acceptable rationale for it.

The Volume 1 Price Proposal, Tab 9 requires submitting a completed and signed GSA Form 527 Contractor's Qualifications and Financial

It is not the GSA’s practice in release Company confidential information to the public or other entities without the Company’s

Solicitation Section affected by question

Amplifying information Answer

Information. We are comfortable with submitting the Form 527 but do have concerns on the information remaining strictly confidential to the GSA and not available to Others through the Freedom of Information Act.

Please advise how this information and form are kept confidential?

permission. The information would be exempt from a FOIA request. Clearly mark the document as Company confidential and not for public distribution. The GSA will safeguard the information. Note: the information is not exempt from use in criminal investigations or similar legal actions which your firm could be a party to, but would not be made available to the public in any case.

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3. The date and time receipt of electronic proposals is changed from 08/27/2016 at 11:00 a.m. 08/29/2016 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. Hard copy proposals are due the following day by 3:00 p.m. Pacific time