N3319122R4022 Kwa Njenga Primary School Amend 001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

N3319122R4022 D-B Construct Kw a Njenga Primary School, Nairobi, Kenya

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Nov-2022

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N3319122R4022

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Oct-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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 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 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)

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 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).

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 copies to the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

16-Nov-2022

CODE

NAVFAC EUROPE AFRICA CENTRAL

VIALE PORTO CAPODICHINO

NAPOLI 80144

N33191 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N3319122R4022

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

1. Subject solicitation is amended to extend the proposal due date to 30 November 2022 no later than 1400 Central European Time (CET).

2. Responses to Pre-Proposal Inquiries are provided as follows:

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 001

After conducting the site visit, it was found that the construction cost of the foundations for the proposed buildings will be higher due to the nature of the soil. The soil type is black cotton and has a depth of about 2m. This may warrant special foundations. Please advise.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 001 RESPONSE

Page 43, Section 3.1.1, Reference Geotechnical Soils Report if applicable

Replace:

“Design foundations and structural components of the buildings in accordance with geotechnical soils report information. Provide geotechnical engineering services if no current report exists for the site.”

With this:

“Design foundations and structural components of the buildings in accordance with geotechnical soils report information. Provide geotechnical engineering services if no current report exists for the site. It is acknowledged that the site may have unique soil conditions that could warrant the need for special considerations. For example, “black cotton soil” has particular characteristics that may require special design and construction considerations for foundations and roads. The contractor is responsible for the site conditions of the project.”

PRE-ROPOSAL INQUIRY 002

The stone boundary wall around the school is in bad shape structurally. Raising it higher by adding a few courses of stone doesn't help. Please advise.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 002 RESPONSE

Please submit your proposal based on the requirements in the solicitation.

PRE PROPOSAL INQUIRY 3

On page 50 D504007, clarify how many switches of ceiling fan per classroom?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 003 RESPONSE

Page 50, D504007

Under “Provide junction boxes, fan, support, and switches as required.”

Add this:

“Please provide 2 switches of ceiling fan per classroom.”

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 004

GFCI is not available in Kenya. Can we quote normal outlests with covers and use RCCB (Residential Current Circuit Breaker) for protection purposes?

PRE PROPOSAL INQUIRY 004 RESPONSE

Page 50, D502001

Please replace “2 GFCI per washroom”

With this:

“2 GFCI per washroom or local alternative as approved”

PRE-ROPOSAL INQUIRY 005

On page 57 provide dedicated circuits and connections for the air conditioning unit clarify if the AC on the wall in the photo on page 48 the split system is to be included or is the ceiling fans only?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 005 RESPONSE

Page 57, D5020

Replace “Provide dedicated circuits and connections for the air conditioning unit”

With this:

“Provide dedicated circuits and connections for the ceiling fans”

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 006

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposer: Page 7 of 55 2. SITE VISIT We have noted late that the pre-proposal site visit was scheduled for 26 October 2022 at 1000 hrs. However, this date has passed by the time we accessed the solicitation posted on SAM.GOV Is it possible for the government to provide another pre-proposal site visit date?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 006 RESPONSE

There will not be a second organized site visit, however, there will be one time availability to see the site if coordinated through Ms. Teresa Smith at teresa.smith@eu.navy.mil. The request must be made by email by 1300 Central European Time on 21 November 2022.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 007

Closing Date: We kindly request for an extension on the closing date to allow for at least 30 days after the Site Visit date to submit our offer. Kindly consider.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 007 RESPONSE

Proposal due date was extended to 30 November 2022. There will be no further extensions to the proposal due date.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 008

Page 9 of 55: Section - 5. REQUIRED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS Paragraph - Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The offeror MUST provide a minimum of one (1) but no more than two (2) relevant projects for which the Offeror was the prime contractor, sub-contractor or Joint Venture partner.

Question:

Is it acceptable to provide two past performances with one being from the prime purely and the other from a sub-contractor to the prime.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 008 RESPONSE

Provide past performance documents in accordance with the instructions in the solicitation.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 009

Section - 5 REQUIRED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS – Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The offeror MUST provide a minimum of one (1) but no more than two (2) relevant projects for which the Offeror was the prime contractor, sub-contractor or Joint Venture partner.

Question: Is it acceptable to provide past performance of similar scope of work and value from an African country with conditions similar to Kenya.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 009 RESPONSE

No, the proposal must provide the documents in accordance with the instructions in the solicitation.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 010

Section - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS –

2. SITE VISIT

Paragraph – The meeting point will be at the Kwa Njenga Primary School located in Nairobi province, Nairobi district, Embakasi division, and in the informal settlement of Mukuru Kwa Njenga Question Since the project Site is in Kenya, Is there a preference for local Kenyan firms over international firms/ US firms

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 010 RESPONSE

No.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 011

Is a National construction Authority License required for this project?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 011 RESPONSE

Please refer to Section 1.5.1 (Design Phase) of the Statement of Work.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 012

Are architectural designs required to be submitted for the proposal?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 012 RESPONSE

No, offerors should follow the instructions in the solicitation regarding the required proposal submittal.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 013

Aside from the price schedule form, is any other price information required to be submitted for the proposal?

For example, does a price breakdown including specific material and labor costs need to be included?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 013 RESPONSE

No.

PRE PROPOSAL INQUIRY 014

The RFP does not mention any design deliverables for the proposal yet in attachment 1 (page 22) the following deliverables are mentioned:

• Design and administrative deliverables:

o Conceptual Design o Schedule of Prices o Pre-final Design o Act of Acceptance o Final Design o Warranty letter o Construction Permit o List of spare parts o Accident Prevention Plan o List of training o Quality Control Plan o Final documents / As-builts

• Technical submittals shall include:

o Construction sign design o Commemorative plaque design o Windows o Porcelain floor tiles o Wrought iron fence o Doors o Wall tiles o Vinyl Flooring o Lighting switches o Wall tile metal edge protection o Septic tank Please clarify what should be included in the proposal.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 014 RESPONSE

Page 22 of attachment 1 provides a list of deliverables that the contractor will be required to provide during the design and construction process, not the proposal process.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 015

Other than the materials requested for the price factor, the corporate experience, safety and past performance, what other information is required to be submitted for a bid to be counted as complete?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 015 RESPONSE

Review the instructions in the solicitation carefully as it provides detailed information regarding all submittal requirements.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 016

Is there a maximum page number that the proposal should not exceed?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 016 RESPONSE

No, however, there are sections that have a page limit, please refer to the instructions in the solicitation for the details.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 017

Is any information for the roles included in attachment 2 required for the proposal? Ie names, CVs, etc.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 017 RESPONSE

No.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 018

Are structural drawings and electrical drawings/schematics required to be submitted for the proposal?

PRE PROPOSAL INQUIRY 018 RESPONSE

No.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 019

Under Line Item No 0003 Can the overall length of the proposed fence be quantified to allow comparison across all bidders?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 019 RESPONSE

See the description of CLIN 0003 on page 40 of the Performance Technical Specifications (Attachment 1 to the Solicitation.)

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 020

Under Line Item No 0003 Given previous experience in this area, could the project sponsors consider replacing the metal fence with a masonry wall. This is due to the prevalence of theft of metal railings for sale to scrap metal dealers. This measure will reduce the school's exposure to related burglaries.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 020 RESPONSE

Please submit your bid based on the requirements stated in the solicitation.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 021

Under Item No. 0005 as part of the expected repairs, there has been noted a need to increase the height of the existing wall. In order to allow comparison across all bids, can a basic assumption be made of the proposed height increase? We propose a general height increase of 2 feet above the existing wall.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 021 RESPONSE

Please submit your bid based on the requirements stated in the solicitation.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 022

Under Line item No. 0004 There is need to fix a common level increase on the existing driveway. In order to allow comparison across all bids, we propose that a level increase by 2 feet is assumed at this state to allow quantification of work volume in Grading and drainage.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 022 RESPONSE

Please submit your bid based on the requirements stated in the solicitation.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 023

Blank bill of quantities

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 023 RESPONSE

A bill of quantities is not requested as a proposal submission.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 024

Site visit amendment - is there a new amendment for a site visit for our sub-contractor?

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 024 RESPONSE

See response to Pre Proposal Inquiry 006.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 025

Civil and structural drawings KE-HA-2022-068335 FY22 page 35.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 025 RESPONSE

Drawing were provided as a concept design, awardee will design and provide civil and structural drawings as part of their design package.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 10-Nov-2022 02:00 PM to 30-Nov-2022 02:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)