Amendment 0004.pdf

OMB Control No. 1505-0081OMB Control No. 1505 0081

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 4AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 4 / ( f li bl ) 2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4.REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ # 5. PROJECT NO. (If Applicable)

0004 5/7/20090004 6 ISSUED BY 7 ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 6)

5/7/2009

6. ISSUED BY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 6)

CODE CODE CODE CODE

Department of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterFederal Law Enforcement Training Center Attn: Robert E Driggers BPB TH378CAttn: Robert E. Driggers BPB TH378C 1131 Chapel Crossing Road1131 Chapel Crossing Road Glynco, Georgia 31524 See Block 6 for addressGlynco, Georgia 31524 See Block 6 for address

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (x) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.( , , y, ) ( )

XX HSFLBP-09-R-00001XX

9B Dated (See Item 11)

HSFLBP 09 R 00001

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

March 12 2009 March 12, 2009 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10B. Dated (See Item 13)10B. Dated (See Item 13)

CODE FACILITY CODECODE FACILITY CODE

11 THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS 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, X is not ex- The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, X is not ex tended.tended.

Off k l d i f hi d i h h d d ifi d i h li i i d d b f h f ll i h dOffers 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:g p p p , y g

( ) B l ti It 8 d 15 d t i 1 i f th d t (b) B k l d i i t f thi d t h f th ff(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 b itt d ( ) B t l tt t l hi h i l d f t th li it ti d d t b FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTsubmitted; 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 RESULTTO 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 ory y g y , g y y g letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is recieved prior to the opening hour and date specified., p g , p p g p

12 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) 12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13 THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS 13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14 IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT T (specific authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACTA. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT T (specific authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. ITEM IN 10A.ORDER NO. ITEM IN 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office,. OV NU CON C /O S O O C N S V C NG S (suc as c a ges pay g o ce, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).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:C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) 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 officeE. 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.)14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

C t ti f N ti l Bi d A D f F ilit (NBAF) t M h tt KConstruction of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) at Manhattan, Kansasg y ( ) , This amendment is issued to incorporate the following:This amendment is issued to incorporate the following:

a Attached is a list of additional Questions and Answers related to Construction of National Bio anda. Attached is a list of additional Questions and Answers related to Construction of National Bio and

A D f F ilit (NBAF) 1 th h 3 d t d 05/07/2009Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), pages 1 through 3 dated 05/07/2009.g y ( ), p g g

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 forceExcept 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 effectand effect.

15A NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Robert E Driggers Robert E. Driggers Contracting OfficerContracting Officer

15B CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C DATE SIGNED 16B UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C Date Signed15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. Date Signed

BY BY ____________________________________________________________

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)S 75 0 0 5 8070 30 05 S O 30 ( ev. 0 83) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSAPREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Added by Amendment 0004

RFP HSFLBP-09-R-00001

CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL BIO AND AGRO-DEFENSE

FACILITY (NBAF) AT MANHATTAN, KS

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

AS OF 5/07/09

Q1. Section C.3 and subsection C.3.10 state the contractor shall include “LEEDS Process” within the proposed Preconstruction Phase fee. We assume this to include attending a one day charette with the team and providing estimates on various items arising from the charette. In Section C.4.3, the contractor is required to provide LEEDS compliant waste disposal.

Beyond the items noted above, we assume that other consultants and/or design professional hired by the government will take care of all other LEED requirements (i.e. energy calculations, LEED documentation, LEED point tracking, LEED registrations and certifications, etc) Please confirm that the above assumptions are correct?

A1. Reference Amendment 0003, Questions 13, 14, and 24. It is anticipated that a 1 -2 day meeting regarding LEEDS will be conducted early in Schematic Design. The CMc should certainly plan to be represented at that meeting. Constructability reviews should include review of the LEEDS process. Additionally, LEEDS will be a topic of conversation during regularly scheduled design review meetings. Beyond that, there is not much additional effort expected from the CMc during the Preconstruction Phase regarding LEEDS.

Q2. Section L.14.e (2) - Project Milestone Schedule and Section F.2 Project Milestones:

We have many creative strategies to shorten the proposed duration of the project schedule published in section F.2. We are willing to discuss and share these strategies with the Government and will have illustrated some of these ideas throughout our submission. Due to the complexity and technical nature of the NBAF project and given the current status of design, we assume these schedule strategies are best developed and confirmed in conjunction with all team members including the DHS team, Design team and CMc team. In order to provide a fair and equal evaluation amongst all bidders, please confirm from a pricing standpoint that all CMc's should bid the full project schedule noted in section F.2.

A2. Offerors should base their proposals on the milestones as presented in Section F, Paragraph F.2 (as revised by Amendment 0003). Reference is also made to Provision L.14.e.(2), Project Milestone Schedule, which requires submittal of a Critical Path Method (CPM) Milestone Schedule for the project, describing your plan for meeting or improving the project schedule in Section F. It also states, “If you propose to improve the schedule, describe the impact on quality of services, materials or workmanship that may occur.” Any changes or improvements in schedule will be an item during discussions.

Q3. Section C1.1.B states "The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities ....". Although the CMc will be fully engaged in supporting DHS and the Design team throughout the project and will also perform the duties noted in the Solicitation documents, please confirm that the CMc will not have specific responsibility for the design of the project.

A3. The A-E is primarily responsible for the design of the project. The A-E contract contains the FAR Clause 52.236-23, Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor. Keep in mind;

however, that one of the primary reasons for awarding the CMc contract early in the design process is to draw on the expertise of the CMc, particularly in the area of Constructability Reviews, as described in Section C, Paragraph C.2.3. Paragraph C.1.2.m also requires the CMc to establish a design assist program and engage key subcontractors (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) during the design process. In fact, the key subcontractors must be identified in the proposal. In the sense that the CMc is fully engaged during the design process, they must share some responsibility in the design. Paragraph C.1.2.b.4 defines “Continuation of Design” which further places some responsibilities on the CMc to perform work that was reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents at no additional cost to the Government.

Q4. Is the intent during the pre-construction phase to have the CxA team develop the Cx Specifications in conjunction with the design specifications as well the Cx test forms, such as Component Verification Forms, System Tests, Integrated System Tests?

A4. Yes.

Q5. Typical for most Cx efforts of this magnitude is the implementation of a Web-enabled Cx database that is implemented during the design phase to streamline and make the Cx process more effective. Is it the intent to have the CxA implement this process during the pre-construction phase which can then carry over the construction phase?

A5. Yes.

Q6. In reference to Q66 and A66, please see DOL "All Agency Memorandum No. 131".

According to this, there can be additional wage determinations. Please advise.

A6. You are correct that in certain instances it would be appropriate to include more than one Wage Determination in a contract. I have read DOL “All Agency Memorandum No. 131”, which states, in part, “Only one schedule is issued if construction items are incidental in function to the overall character of a project….” Site work is normally considered incidental if it constitutes less than 20% of the total project cost. In the case of NBAF, site work is considerably less than 20%. I posed this issue to the DOL Washington Office and their position is that we should include only the Building Wage Determination. They also stated they were unaware of any other established area practice in Kansas. Reference is also made to the Solicitation Provision L.10, which states, “Attachment 23, Request for Authorization of Additional Classification, Standard Form 1444, will be used by the contractor to request additional classifications not included in the Wage Decision. There will be ample time between the award of the CMc contract and actual start of construction to process the request for any needed classifications not included in the Building Wage Determination.

Q7. We noted that pages are to be sequentially numbered in the proposal.

Does this apply to section II, specifically the transmittal letters and tracking records?

A7. Section II does not need to be consecutively numbered.