Amendment_001______17-B-PMV214.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

05/30/2017 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7514562

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER

USCG, CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT MIAMI

15608 SW 117TH AVENUE

MIAMI, FL 33177-1630

CONTRACTING OFFICER

USCG, CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT MIAMI

15608 SW 117TH AVENUE

MIAMI, FL 33177-1630

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., STREET, COUNTY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)

PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCG82-17-B-PMV214

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/02/2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 CONTRACTS/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 REFERENCED 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.)

AMENDMENT REASON: RESPONE AND CLARIFICATION TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. Responses/Clarifications to RFI’s are provided on page 2.

B. Bid Opening date is changed to June 13, 2017.

PLEASE PROVIDE A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF AMENDMNET ALONG WITH YOUR BID

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

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

ODALYS MCGEE, CONTRACTING OFFICER, USCG

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SOLICITATION NO. HSCG82-17-B-PMV214

REPAIR EXTERIOR LIGHTING AT USCG STATION PORT CANAVERAL, FL

AMENDMENT NO. 0001

Response to Bidder’s Request for Information (RFI) are as follows:

Q-1: The solicitation information and details provided do not clarify if LED Turtle Friendly Lighting is required.

USCG to Advise. AI

Reply-1: Refer to Specification Section 01 11 00 General Requirements, Item #9.) on page 4/8:

“The project has been reviewed by the CG for Sea Turtle Compliant Lighting Requirement. Confirmation on record from USFWS (U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) indicates no such compliance requirement is needed at the jobsite location. However all exterior lights shall be LED down lighting, full cutoff, certified as having zero up-light, dark sky friendly, IDA approved. All LED color temperature is to be +/- 4000 degree Kelvin.”

Q-2: If LED Turtle Friendly Lighting is required, can the USCG provide the Color Range and degrees in kelvin that are to be required for this project. AI

Reply-2: See Reply-1.

Q-3: Reference: Standard Form 1442 box 11 complete it within 180 calendar days Question: Does the 180 days include the Submittal process? The 180 calendar days seams very aggressive, could more time be allowed? MC

Reply-3: Yes, 180 days (6-months) includes submittal time. The government believes that 180 days is sufficient time for completion of this project.

Q-4: Reference: Specification Section 01 11 00 page 2 Waterfront Area para. 3 Question: Would hand excavation be an approved equivalent to soft hydro excavation? MC

Reply-4: Yes.

Q-5: Reference: Specification Section 31 23 00 part 2.1.2 fill material Question: would the soil removed by soft hydro evacuation method be acceptable for fill material? If not should it be hauled off site? MC

Reply-5: Yes, except absolutely no rock material shall be used above and below any PVC conduit. PVC conduits shall not be crushed.

Q-6: Due to location of the project near a water-way, is USL&H coverage (Longshoreman’s insurance) required on this project and to be included in the contractors pricing to the USCG regarding this solicitation?

Reply-6: There is no work to be performed on this project requiring access from the waterway. All work is on dry land.

Q-7: Sheet E9. Luminaire Schedule indicates (4) ea Fixture SA, CREE STR-LWY-3ME-2-F-UL-A-40K.

Drawing has locations P1, P2, P3, P4 and P12 (5) ea labeled as "Fixture SA". Which one is accurate?

Reply-7: Drawings are correct. Sheet E-9, Fixture Schedule Type “SA”. Revise quantity count from 4 to 5.

Q-8: Sheet E9. Luminaire Schedule indicated (10) ea Fixture SA1, CREE STR-LWY-3ME-2-F-UL-A-40K.

Drawing has locations, P11, P13, P15, P17, P18, P19, P21, P22 and P23 (9) ea labeled as "Fixture SA1” Which is accurate?

Reply-8: Drawings are correct. Sheet E-9, Fixture Schedule Type “SA-1”. Revise quantity count from 10 to 9.

Q-9: Sheet E7. See also Photo #6B - Existing Exterior Lighting Control System, Court Lights. Request is to provide new covers for existing Switch Control Boxes. - What are the part/model numbers of the control boxes, covers are part of the box, not a separately sold item. - Can Contractor Replace control switches in their entirety with similar?

Reply-9: Sheet E-7 Shelter Notes No.1 and 2. Provide covers to match existing. New replacement control devices to march existing will be acceptable. Mechanical timer switch is standard, 0-60 minutes, spring wound, 120VAC.

Hand-Off-Auto selector switch is also a standard product. Standard non-metallic weatherproof vertical cover plates, similar to Hubbell RW58300, or TAYMAC Weatherproof MM420C, or equivalent will also be approved. .

Q-10: Sheet E8: Excavated subsurface materials for duct banks. Can it be used for backfill in conjunction with new sand base or is new required.

Reply-10: See Reply-5 response.

Q-11: Submittal E2 / E8. Submittal Register Identified EPB-1 and EPB-2, new Electrical Pull Boxes - EPB-2 Not Shown / Can't Locate on drawing.

Reply-11: EPB-2 is located on sheet E-5, Pole “P21”. Specification is Plan Note #12.

Q-12: Is this project State of Florida Sales Tax Exempt?

Reply-11: No.

Q-12: Proposal Submittal. Are proposals accepted by the due date electronically via EMAIL?

Reply-12: No. All Original Bid documents must be received in this office by 2:00 p.m. (EST) Local time on the date of the bid opening. See block 8 on the Standard Form 1442 for the address where all bid packages are to be mailed.

Q-13: Specification section 26-2.2.2 indicates that schedule 80 PVC is to be used for above ground applications.

Then 26-2.2.3 indicates above ground conduit should be fiberglass. Please confirm that schedule 80 PVC is acceptable. CCC.

Reply-13: Reference Specification Section 26 05 00 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods, Article 2.2.2 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit. Delete reference to “aboveground”. All aboveground conduits shall be Type RTRC.