ISO194-22 AMD01 PG 1-8.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

AMD01 09/29/2022

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

FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, UNICOR

400 FIRST STREET, N.W.

WASHINGTON, DC 20534

ATTN: Jason Morgan, Contract Specialist

SEE BLOCK 6.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code) (x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

ISO194-22 ⊠

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/26/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

AMD01

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and the date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, XX__ 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 number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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)

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) 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 NUMBERED 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).

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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 identified in block 10 A is hereby amended as followed:

Solicitation Questions / Answers: AMD 01 –ISO194-22 - ATTACHMENT 01

As provided, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

A signed copy of this Amendment must be included with your proposal.

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

Jason Morgan, Contract Specialist

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

___________________________________________ BY _________________________________________ 09/29/2022 (Signature of the person authorized to sign) (Signature of contracting officer)

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FAR(48 CFR) 53.243

AMD 01-ISO194-22

1. Provide list of attendees from the site walk on Thursday 15 September 2022.

• A full list of the attendees was posted on www.SAM.GOV on 09/22/2022.

2. During the site walk it was mentioned that some of the building would be completely "gutted" and some would require selective demolition requiring design to integrate new and existing non-bearing partition walls. Please confirm locations where full removal of interior non-bearing interior partitions will occur and where partial removal will occur.

• Incorrect statement. First, the building will still be occupied during most of the design phase, estimated until MAR 2023 as an operational building. Demolition start date is ESTIMATED for APR 2023. Selective demolition for field verifications will be determined on a case by case basis, addressing that the building is still occupied until (estimated) APR 2023. DAU will make every effort to support the needs of the A&E.

3. The Contractor is aware of standards, codes, requirements, and guidelines governing the construction of Government buildings. ISO194-22 notes that the renovation design shall comply with all local, state, and federal building codes and life safety codes and standards to include UFC requirements. Besides UFC requirements, which other local, state, and federal building design code criteria will be used for this project?

• The UFC guidelines will be sufficient when referring to call standards, codes, and requirements.

• https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc

4. Will Div 01 construction specification sections be developed by the Contractor or USG?

• Division 1 specification section shall be developed by the contractor. The information for this section can be found in the RFP or developed with the assistance of the USG during the design process.

5. Is the Contractor responsible for additional inspections or meetings during construction and Final

Acceptance, or is this at the Contractor's discretion? This may include structural inspections, interior design inspections, partition wall layout review, water flow testing, utility tie-in inspections, MPE inspections, etc.

• Responsibilities for the design contractor during the construction phase will be RFI review, submittal review, interior inspections, partial wall layout review, MEP inspections, punch-list development, and final acceptance.

6. What is the extent of Contractor Construction Administration services?

• See answer to question 5.

7. Provide USG's formal review and approval process for each design submission.

• Formal approval shall come through the Contracting officer and the COR.

8. Construction Administration often includes providing supplemental design clarification if/when unforeseen conditions are revealed. Provide USG's formal process for identifying changes and directing Contractor to provide supplemental design information during construction. Please confirm that additional design will occur only following written direction and not by verbal discussion during site walks.

• Additional requirements that are requested outside the contract scope of work must officially be http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc requested through the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is the only individual that can direct the contractor to proceed with additional work outside the contract scope of work.

9. ISO1 94-22 Scope Summary notes 'Provide a full renovation design and construction of Building 202... " Please confirm RFP is for design only and not design, demolition, and construction.

• Confirmed, RFP is for 100% and selective demolition.

10. Please confirm if and where ACM/mold/lead-based paint are known to be present in Building 202?

• The USG in not in possession of a current Hazardous Material Inspection Report. The USG intends to incorporate this scope into the demo so that a new inspection report may be conducted. In previous building renovations, ACM containing 9” floor tiles and adhesive have been discovered.

11. ISO1 94-22 notes that exterior design includes removal of all shrubbery. What existing landscaping is included in the term "shrubbery?"

• All general shrubbery around the building under five (5’) feet tall. Excluding the two 20+’ coniferous trees at the front of the buildings main entrance, trees with 8”or greater diameter.

12. Please confirm extent of site design required as part of this RFP. Does site design include modification to existing site drainage, hard surfaces and grading?

• The site design shall include but not be limited to existing site draining, grading with slope to push water away from the building, repair and paint all doors and windows, repair dormer windows, paint exterior concrete walls, replace window wells with concrete boxes, increase the draining capabilities and connect into existing storm system, replace cedar boards beneath porch, replace light fixtures, replace signage, remove all shrubbery, add a concrete handicap ramp to match the existing ramps on campus, and remove exterior ADA elevator.

13. Will a new Fire Riser Room be required for this project?

• Yes

14. Are water pressure tests available for Contractor review?

• USG does not have a current test on record.

15. Are water quality tests available for Contractor review?

• USG does not have a current test on record.

16. Will new interior doors be standards sizes, or are oversized doors required?

• All the doors will be standard sizes.

17. IS0194-22 Project Overview notes "... DAU will be installing an elevator, ADA compliant ramps, and automatic door openers to meet ADA compliance ... Do existing ramps and stairs meet ADA compliance and can be reused rather than replaced?

• The existing automatic door openers will be replaced. The exterior ADA elevator will be removed, and the existing elevator that is in between 202 and 291 shall be replaced with a freight elevator.

18. Will the entire building be ADA compliant or just provide ADA compliant ramps and automatic door openers?

• ADA compliance will be for ramp access, exterior doors supported by ramp access, restroom doors, elevator.

19. Can the existing elevator be reused and relocated to the newly designed location, or is a new elevator required?

• The exterior existing elevator is only a 1 person ADA lift as well as the elevator between 202 and

291. Both elevators are to be removed and the elevator between 202 and 291 shall be replaced with a freight elevator.

20. IS0194-22 includes window repair in the scope of work. Could this include replacement? Does this include adding insulating glazing to the interior of each window?

• The building windows are historical and cannot be replaced, only repaired. The windows shall be repaired to maintain the existing historical appearance to include glazing if required.

21. ISO194-22 requires all interior and exterior walls to include Rockwool insulation. Does the roof also need to be insulated to meet current energy codes?

• Yes, the roof attic needs to be insulated to meet current energy codes. All previous renovations to adjacent buildings have used spray insulation in attic space.

22. Will vending machines be provided by USG which require electrical power?

• Yes. Each vending machine required a 20amp dedicated circuit.

23. Is there any other USG provided equipment requiring electrical power or mechanical design consideration?

• Power for data rooms will be USG provided specifications provided during the design phase.

24. Provide USG's furniture, fixtures and equipment specification and schedule for reference and use.

• Not available at this time. Furniture design cannot begin until final design, and beginning of wall construction per furniture vendor.

25. Provide USG's finish material specification and schedule for reference and use.

• See attachment for standard DAU finish materials.

26. Provide USG's door hardware specification and schedule for reference and use.

• The door hardware will be provided by others. The doors, frames, hinges will be provided by the contractor. The USG will have the door contractor and the door hardware contractor coordinate hinge, hardware, strike, locations during the construction phase.

27. Provide extent of Contractor's coordination with government subcontractors?

• The door hardware, card readers, automatic openers will be furnished and installed by Dorma Kaba.

• Cabling will be provided and installed by Oneida Communications.

• Any split unit requirements will be provided by COTC Mechanical.

• The contractor shall be responsible for all conduit pathways and power requirements.

28. Provide a list of items provided by USG which the Contractor is responsible to coordinate and install during construction.

• See response for question 27.

29. ISO194-22 references Army Regulation 380-5 for Secure Room Requirements. This document includes several types of secure rooms. Please confirm the extent of secure room requirements for this project.

• Supplemental controls are to be used. The secure room is for meetings and processing classified information up-to the SECRET level and will need to meet the requirements for (c) In an open storage area (also called a secure room) constructed in accordance with section III of this chapter and equipped with an IDS (AR 380-5 Storage of classified information, Section 6-4).

• Per AR 380-5 Section 6-5 (pg. 32)

• (2) Secret information will be stored by one of the following methods:

• (a) In the same manner as prescribed for Top Secret information,

• (b) Not Applicable as DAU will be utilizing supplementary controls.

• (c) In an open storage area meeting the requirements of this regulation, provided that security-in-depth exists and the following supplemental control is used: an IDS meeting the requirements of section III of this chapter with the personnel responding to the alarm arriving within 30 minutes of alarm annunciation.

30. Is the Secure Room considered an open storage area as defined in Army Regulation 380-5 for Secure Room Requirements?

• Yes

31. Is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) required for the Secure Room?

• Yes. The IDS will be a supplemental control for operating an open storage area (secure room).

32. Please confirm if the following are Government Furnished Government Installed (GFGI) items requiring design coordination from the Contractor: monitors, window coverings, appliances, cubicles/systems furniture, subfloor electrical systems, audio/visual systems, phone/comm, IT, security, Crestron products.

• Everything listed except for window coverings will be GFGI. The window coverings, specifically roll up blackout shades shall be included in the design and provided by the contractor.

33. IS0194-22 notes "Any changes to the exterior of the building must be submitted to the DPW historical office and the State Historic Preservation Office. If the situation occurs, DAU and the contractor may request a waiver from DPW." Please confirm who is responsible for validating SHPO requirements and preparing/ submitting documents and obtaining approval or waiver from SHPO.

• The USG will submit the exterior design requirements to the DPW historical office based to the design provided by the contractor.

34. Base Utility Contacts for Dominion Energy Services and American Water Services are included in IS0194-

22. Please confirm whether USG or the Contractor is responsible for coordinating with Dominion Energy Services and American Water Services. This coordination includes preparing and submitting documents and obtaining approval and ongoing design coordination from each service company.

• The construction contractor shall be responsible for coordinating work with both Dominion Energy and American Water Services if required in the new design renovation.

35. Confirm when and how often water damage has occurred in Building 202 and the extent of known damage.

• No known/verified water damage has occurred from exterior water sources of either American Water Services supplied water, or rainwater runoff.

36. Confirm when and how often fire damage has occurred in Building 202 and the extent of known damage.

• Only minor fire damage occurred during 2020 when an exterior entrance dormer caught fire . Damage was to some electrical connections that were replaced by Fort Belvoir DPW contractor.

37. Is the Conceptual Floor Plan, which was provided with the RFP, the extent of floor plan renovations, or will renovations extend beyond the limits of what is shown in the Conceptual Floor Plan?

• Anticipate that renovations go beyond what might not have been covered in the conceptual floor plan supplied, based on recommended systems and placement, proposed mechanical pathways, etc.

38. Are as-built documents available for Building 202 and adjoining buildings?

• There are no as-built or original drawings available for this or adjacent buildings.

39. Are exterior electrical panels which are currently installed on both porches, to be noted as items for removal in design documents?

• Yes

40. Is the sump pump which is in the Basement technical room to be capped and abandoned in place? Have water intrusion issues which required a sump pump been resolved?

• Recommendation to be provided by A&E.

41. Are the existing windows that now face onto internal spaces going to be replaced?

• No

42. Existing porches which are currently used as office type spaces, have sloped floors. Is it the intent of this design to level out all interior sloped floors, if possible?

• Leveling of porch floor is part of this scope and final design.

43. There are steps, ramps and transitions throughout interior spaces within Building 202. Is it the intent of this design to level out all interior steps, ramps and transitions, if possible?

• Yes

44. Is there a requirement to provide access from the main attic to the attics in the wings of the buildings?

• That is to be a recommendation of the A&E based on mechanical systems placement and proper access for services.

45. Provide a list of preferred manufacturers for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and comm equipment.

• Johnson Controls – METASYS is required for building controls.

• King Fisher – Required FA equipment to communicate with the base FA system.

• 2 pipe Heating/Cooling system

• All electric VAVs

46. Is a separate bond required for construction pricing only? Per RFP for the Construction Portion, Payment and Performance Bonds will be required.

47. Please confirm that the Secure Room can be located anywhere within the Basement.

• Confirmed

48. Building 209 windows were replaced on some facades, but not others. Please confirm if window replacement is required for Building 202 or just repair, or a combination of both.

• Exterior windows on the build out porches, since not original construction, will be replaced. Existing / original historical windows will not be replaced.

49. Please confirm extent of Executive Office remodel. ls this purely cosmetic, or will existing interior partition walls be removed and/or relocated?

• All interior, non-structural walls will be removed during demolition.

50. What is the extent of the Battalion Headquarters Executive Conference Room remodel? Will some finishes remain?

• Design will have all existing interior walls removed, and a new floorplan proposed.

51. Since Building 202 will remain occupied during some of the construction effort, is the Contractor required to create a phasing relocation plan for current occupants during construction?

• The building will remain occupied during most of the design phase. It will not be occupied once selective demolition begins.

52. IS0194-22 notes that "Any adjustments or unforeseen conditions discovered by the contractor shall be included in the required design submission." Will building demolition begin during the design phase so that unforeseen conditions can be verified and included in subsequent design submissions? Otherwise, how will unforeseen conditions be included in the required design submissions?

• As per the RFP, the USG intends to complete the selective demolition phase of the building renovation prior to the completion of the design process. The selected A&E will conduct site visits during the selective demolition to verify final design and confirm previously unforeseen site conditions due to the presence of built-out walls and facades.

53. Will electrical design require tie-in to buildings adjacent to Building 202?

• This information is unknown to the extent of the existing electrical system in B202 to adjacent buildings.

Dominion Energy will be able to provide this information, and all coordination will between the contractor and Dominion Power, with all information received being provided to USG.

54. If electrical design requires tie-in to buildings adjacent to Building 202, please provide where and to what extent tie-in will occur.

• See question 53.

55. Will HVAC ductwork extend through the attic brick walls to adjoining spaces?

• Recommendation to be provided by A&E on HVAC design

56. Is the contractor responsible for in-floor AN systems, or will these be provided by USG?

• The only in-floor system that may be included into the design system is called Steel Case Thread, which is a surface mounted floor outlet system that can be installed underneath the carpet. Locations for this product will be determined during the design phase.

57. A significant amount of surface water will flow off the roofs of Building 202 to gutters and downspouts into restricted areas around the building - onto or near sidewalks. Is the Contractor required to direct this water to existing stormwater drains or will surface flow, as is existing in most locations, be allowed?

• Requires A&E recommendation to insure safest, most efficient movement of surface water

58. Per FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. Are Similarly situated entities authorized?

• Yes, similarly situated entities are authorized. The first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor must have the same small business program status. This acquisition is set-aside exclusively for small business. Therefore, the limitations on subcontracting found under FAR 19.507(e) applies to this acquisition.

59. Is this project sealed bids for AE services or will the final price be negotiated according to the FAR?

• This solicitation will result in a Firm-fixed price contract without any type of negotiations.

60. Are existing architectural, structural and MEP drawings for the original building, the renovations, and additions available?

• No

61. If there are no existing drawings, would a 2nd pre-proposal walkthrough be allowed for additional consultants to review conditions?

• No, Contracting Officer stated during initial walk-through that this will be the only site walk through.

62. Will the building be occupied during construction? If so, will construction phasing and phasing drawings be required by the design team?

• The building will be occupied during most of the design phase, and un-occupied once selective demolition and reconstruction begin. A phasing plan will not be required.

63. Are there any security or progressive collapse requirements for the project?

• No

64. Since this project is focused on interior renovations and mechanical system rehab, can we exclude upgrading the building for current UFC requirements for seismic and wind or other structural loadings?

• No, current UFC requirements should be applied to the design.

65. Are there any changes of occupancy included in the project?

• No

66. Page 46 indicates pricing is part of evaluation factors. It is our understanding that Form 1142, item 17 is where we include pricing. Are we required to submit a detailed fee schedule as part of item 17 and/or in addition to?

• Yes, a detailed fee schedule should be provided as part of 17.

67. Which AE team completed the renovation for Buildings 206, 208 and 209? Are they the same team who will be providing the concept floor plans?

• Different A&E Firm completed the aforementioned building designs, and they will not be providing concept floor plans. The only concept floor plans that will be provided were uploaded with the RFP package in www.Sam.Gov.

68. Page 14 indicates CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE to be 30 weeks— commencement from contract award date and continue through final completion.

a. Q1- Please clarify how many days is equivalent to 30 weeks, are these calendar days?

• Yes, calendar days.

b. Q2- please clarify if “final completion” means substantial completion.

• Final completion means the acceptance of the A&E’s completed product to contractual requirements.

69. Page 48- (3) past performance records are required. Can these records be provided in any format?

• Past performance was uploaded in www.SAM.Gov. But various formats will be considered as long as all the relevant information is included to allow for a complete past performance review.

70. Is there a required format for this proposal (SF330 for example)?

• SF330 is required

71. Is there a page limit for this proposal?

• No Page limit

72. Is this project – as solicited under ISO194-22 – envisioned in totality as being a design-build endeavor versus professional services only for A/E services?

• The solicitation is for design services only so it will not be a design-build project.

73. Understanding that aspects of the Building 209 renovation are to be carried through into the Building 202 renovation, can you share who was the architect, general contractor, and/or design-build team responsible for its complete renovation?

• Penza Bailey Architects

• Huang’s Inc. was the builder.

74. Can you share the FF&E specifications and/or plan details used for the Building 209 renovation for us to review and reference in preparing the response for this solicitation?

• Not available at this time. Furniture design cannot begin until final design, and beginning of wall construction per furniture vendor.

75. Based on the mandatory site visit, is there a full building HAZMAT report available to review and will abatement of such materials be separate from the scope of services for this solicitation? If not, will you consider amending the scope of services to clarify this being an added requirement and will you also extend the response deadline to accommodate it?

• The USG in not in possession of a current Hazardous Material Inspection Report. The USG intends to incorporate this scope into the demo so that a new inspection report may be conducted.

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