Amendment0005DeckRepairs.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/09/2011

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

2411G11PRV006

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

2991659

6. ISSUED BY CODE 51283 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 51283

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 300 Metro Center Blvd.

Warwick, RI 02886-1747

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 300 Metro Center Blvd.

Warwick, RI 02886-1747

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

TO ALL BIDDERS

(AMENDMENT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCGG1-11-B-PRV006

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13 MAY 2011

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (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 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

The solicitation referenced in Block #9A is hereby amended to provide answers to a fourth set of technical questions as presented on the following page:

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED. The due date for submission of Bids is NOT extended as a result of this amendment. Bids are due by 02:00 PM EST on June 20, 2011.

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

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

Jean Bretz

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

AMENDMENT 0005 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question #1: Amendment No. 0003, Question No. 4 asked if there was any consideration to providing larger bases where the existing columns are not centered due to the excentric loading. We would suggest all contractors include a specified quantity of enlarged bases and a unit cost for additions or deletions with the bid per the Government’s directions; or wait until the work is on-going and deal with this issue as a changed condition.

Answer: #1: Bidders shall bid the job as they see fit, in accordance with the drawings, specifications, solicitation, and all amendments.

Question #2: Amendment No. 0003, Question No. 9 shows the top corner post in the Type 1 Units to be mounted to the soffit as shown on Drawing A-201, Detail B-2. The answer to this question states that the post shall extend to the soffit. In actuality, the corner post which run continuous are a foot farther out than the soffit. This is evident when a site inspection is conducted. The existing post stop at the bottom of the rail at the 3RD floor. Please advise how to proceed?

Answer: #2: Replace/repair soffits in-kind. Where these components do not currently exist, it is not required to add new components. This answer replaces Answer #9 in Amendment 0003.

Question #3: The demising wall in the Type 1 center units are shown on Drawing A-402 Detail B-2 and A-3 and are required to support the deck. Question No. 10, Amendment No. 0003 states that the walls shall be removed and not be replaced. On drawing A-601 “Deck Repair Schedule” state “Provide new siding to match existing at party (demising) wall”.

This would indicate that the existing demising (party) wall would remain. Therefore, we assume that a new wall is required.

Please clarify.

Answer: #3: Replace/repair demising walls in-kind. Where these components do not currently exist, it is not required to add new components. This answer replaces Answer #10 in Amendment 0003.

Question #4: An item of concern is the flashing of the roof at the sliding doors. We were not able to physically get on a deck to measure the height of the existing sill, we assume this would be approximately 6-inches. The preferred detail would be to take the flashing and install it under the sliding doors, but given the field conditions, I do not think this would be doable. We would attempt to get this partially under the lip of the existing threshold and then insert an 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" counter flashing

(032) with drip edge under the sill with caulking to give us a fighting chance. Is this an acceptable detail? Please advise.

Answer: #4: Section L.9 of the IFB provided bidders with instruction to contact the site representative in order to schedule a site visit. Three organized site visits were held providing ample opportunity for bidders to get all the measurements they needed. No additional site visits will be offered at this point. Bidders shall bid the job as they see fit, in accordance with the drawings, specifications, solicitation, and all amendments.