Amendment0006DeckRepairs.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/17/2011

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 fifth 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 extended as a result of this amendment. Bids are due by 02:00 PM EST on June 23, 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: As per Drawing A401 Detail C-4 "Typical Post Base Detail", shows a post base with a 5/8" stainless threaded rod and nut. Upon review of Specification Section 06 10 00, 2.5 "Rough Hardware" states that "Rough hardware exposed to the weather or embedded in or in contact with preservative treated wood, exterior masonry or concrete walls or slabs shall be as follows; stainless Steel hardware Type 304 or 316 shall be used everywhere." This would mean that the base detail, joist hangers, lag screws, etc. would need to be stainless steel and of course, domestically made. This will add a considerable cost to the project. The existing joist hangers, etc. are now galvanized. Is stainless steel what is desired?

Answer: #1: As per Section 06 10 00, Stainless Steel hardware Type 304 or 316 shall be used everywhere.

Question #2: Drawing A401, Detail B-4, "Typical Second Floor Post Splice Detail" - This detail shows a 6 x 6 post cap, which is manufactured by Simpson. Upon discussing this detail with the manufacturer, this detail was not meant for column to column splices but is a column to beam detail. Please advise if this is what is desired.

Answer: #2: For bidding purposes, assume that Detail B4 is correct. CEU Providence anticipates that the connection might not be correct and is working with the A/E to determine the correct connection. If Detail B4 is not correct then the contract will be modified by the KO at a later time.

Question #3: On Addendum No. 4, Question 4 states "Detail A4 on Drawing A401 shows to use 5/4 decking on decks."

There is plastic deck boards on some existing decks. Is Detail A4 correct? The answer to this was "For bidding purposes, assume that Detail A4 is correct. Minor alterations may exist on some buildings, and this will be addressed during construction." Presumably, this is indicating that the basis of the bid is to use pressure-treated #2 Southern Yellow Pine with rounded edges as the basis for the bid. On Drawing A401, Detail C-2 shows the decking to be 5/4 x 6 composite deck boards, round edge. All other details just show the decking to be 5/4 x 6. Please advise if the decking should be composite or wood;

and if composite a color should be provided if the deck is pressure treated, it would receive stain under specification section 09 93 00 - Staining and Transparent Finishing.

Answer: #3: Replace all the 5/4 x 6 with composite decking. Detail A4 references a generic 5/4 decking and does not address pressure treatment. However, the specifications call for the 5/4 decking to be composite. It is the Coast Guard’s intent for the composite decking to be gray.