SOLICITATION_AMENDMENT_0001_HSCGG117BPFA005_REPLACE_ELECTRICAL_BREAKERS_SMITH_HALL _USCG_ACADEMY _PROJECT__8173326.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. DATE

16 NOV 2016

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit 475 Kilvert St. Suite 100 Warwick, RI 02886

Same as block #6

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

THIS AMENDMENT MUST BE

ACKNOWLEDGED WITH YOUR BID

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCGG1-17-B-PFA005

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10/28/2016

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.

THE BID OPENING DATE REMAINS 2:00 P.M. TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2016

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.)

1. The solicitation referenced in Block #9A is hereby amended as follows:

a. Page 9 – FAR 52.204-10 – change date to read OCT 2016

b. Page 10 – FAR 52.204-13 – change date to read OCT 2016

c. Page 10 – FAR 52.204-14 – change date to read OCT 2016

d. Page 10 – FAR 52.219-8 – change date to read NOV 2016

e. Page 11 – FAR 52.244-6 – change date to read NOV 2016

f. Page 23 – FAR 52.204-7 – change date to read OCT 2016

g. Page 18 – FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (OCT 2016) is revised as shown on pages 2 and

3 of this amendment.

h. Pages 4 and 5 provide a change to the contract requirements and numerous questions received from interested vendors and the Coast Guards responses thereto.

2. The bid opening date remains 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, 29 November 2016.

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)

TERESA LAMPHERE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

16C. DATE SIGNED

11/16/2016

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

Amendment 0001 Sol #HSCGG1-17-B-PFA005

FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2016)

(a)(1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

(2) The small business size standard is $15.0 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[_] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[_] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vi) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(viii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xi) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xv) 52.222-57, Representation Regarding Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673). This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $50 million which are issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017, and solicitations expected to exceed $500,000, which are issued after April 24, 2017.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xviii) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xix) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xx) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxi) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] XX (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

___ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

___ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

___ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

___ (v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

___ (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

___ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

___ (A) Basic.

___ (B) Alternate I.

___ (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov . After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

Scope of Services paragraph 2.0 Requirements , Subparagraphs 3. and 4.are modified as follows:

Change "Remove and dispose of existing" and replace with the following:

1. Perform maintenance as stated in the ABB Installation/Maintenance Instructions (IB 6.1.12.1-1E).

2. Perform Field Service and Test the breaker.

3. Perform secondary injection testing and provide test result documentation.

Contractor submitted questions and their respective answers are provided as follows:

1. This job needs to be completed in four stages. I assume that we can bill and be paid after each stage. Is that correct?

RESPONSE: Payment for work completed is based on the approved Schedule of Values submitted at the pre-construction meeting. As such, the Contractor should insure that the Schedule of Values clearly distinguishes the work included in each of the four stages to allow for progress payments for each stage.

2. Is it acceptable for us to put in rebuilt breakers that we can get from our supplier or do you insist on rebuilding your breakers?

RESPONSE: Yes, provided the breakers meet all project criteria as stated in the Scope of Work. Also, provide testing documentation and warranties per contract documents.

3. If the breaker doesn't trip can we shut down the main breaker to get inside the switchgear?

RESPONSE: Yes, however, scheduled facility power outages are to be short in duration (2 hours or less) and will need to be schedule during off hours or weekends. Be advised that the transformer providing power to Smith Hall belongs to the utility company and cannot be de-energized without the utility's help (added costs).

4. Specifications state to Remove & Dispose of existing ABB K-4000M electrically operated, drawout, (Main) ACB and replace with FPE FP-100, 4000A drawout ACB. FPE did not manufacture a FP-100, 4000A bkr. & since long ago FPE has been out of business, therefore it is not available for replacement. Would an extended outage be feasible for probable cubicle modifications required for replacement with an alternate equal breaker?

RESPONSE: Refer to the modification to the Scope of Services paragraph 2.0 Requirements, Subparagraphs 3. and 4., at the top of page 4 of this amendment. If an extended outage is required the contractor is to provide temporary power.

5. With existing K-4000M main breaker a very good design bkr. (still available from ABB), would Remanufacture & Retrofit of existing unit be a possible alternate to replacement?

RESPONSE: Refer to the modification to the Scope of Services paragraph 2.0 Requirements, Subparagraphs 3. and 4., at the top of page 4 of this amendment.

6. The existing ABB K-800M feeder bkr. is also stated for replacement in specifications. Would an extended outage be feasible for probable cubicle modifications required for replacement with the requested FM-25 ACB?

RESPONSE: Refer to the modification to the Scope of Services paragraph 2.0 Requirements, Subparagraphs 3. and 4., at the top of page 4 of this amendment.

7. The existing K-800M feeder breaker is also a very good design bkr. (still available from ABB). Would Remanufacture & Retrofit of existing unit be a possible alternate to replacement with a FM-25 breaker?

RESPONSE: Refer to the modification to the Scope of Services paragraph 2.0 Requirements, Subparagraphs 3. and 4., at the top of page 4 of this amendment.

8. To eliminate the need for multiple circuit breaker outages (out of cell times) for replacements, could identical bkrs. be supplied from contractor stock completely Remanufactured & Retrofitted for single exchanges per circuit? Existing bkrs. would then be used for future exchanges, or credit on supply breakers. Would supply of multiple FM-25 feeder bkrs. at one time be allowed to expedite the exchange of existing bkrs. with Remanufactured & Retrofitted breakers?

RESPONSE: Yes, provided the breakers meet all project criteria as stated in the Scope of Work. Also, provide testing documentation and warranties per contract documents.

9. With one existing FM-25 feeder breaker having been replaced, or rebuilt, only this past April, is that bkr. still required to be Remanufactured & Retrofitted under this project scope? If not, would the specified quantity of 15-FM-25 feeder breakers to be Remanufactured & Retrofitted change, or would the spare FM-25 bkr. then be included in the project scope?

RESPONSE: The remanufactured breaker can remain but will still need to be tested and will still reside under the project SOW with regards to warranties.

10. If necessary will we be able to work on the nights/weekends to allow extra time on the removal of the breakers?

RESPONSE: All work for this project is to be outside of normal working hours and on weekends. Normal working hours are from 0730 to 1600, Monday through Friday.

11. Is a complete shutdown possible for the 4000A breaker?

RESPONSE: Yes, however, scheduled facility power outages are to be short in duration (2 hours or less) and will need to be schedule during off hours or weekends. Be advised that the transformer providing power to Smith Hall belongs to the utility company and cannot be de-energized without the utility's help (added costs).