N3319123R4018_MWD_Bulgaria_Amend_0002.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

N3319123R4018 D-B Construct Military Working Dog Facility, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

See Page 2 for description of Amendment

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 31-Oct-2023

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 N3319123R4018

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Sep-2023

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 is extended, X 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 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 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

31-Oct-2023

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:

N3319123R4018

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:

Subject amendment is issued to respond to Pre-Proposal Inquiries.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 001

During the site visit, a question on the TAX relief was raised and the role of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense was commented.

1) Please provide us with detailed instructions on how the VAT exemption process will be applied for this contract.

2) Please provide us with a POC form the Bulgarian MoD who is charged with managing the VAT payment under the referenced project.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 001 Response

1) The project is subject to VAT that will be paid by the beneficiary (Military Working Dogs group). Invoices are to be sent to NAVFAC Contracting Office Representative (COR) with the VAT listed separately. Upon certifying the invoice the NAVFAC COR will forward it to the Military Working Dog group to pay the VAT portion of the invoice. The Contractor will submit the invoice in WAWF exclusive of the VAT.

2) Points of Contact for the VAT procedure are included in attachments 1.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 002

Quotation “For estimating purposes, the contractor shall estimate that the existing soils are the worst (least favorable) available in Plovdiv for the foundation and structure design.”

Based on this statement please provide use with the technical design geotechnical report if available or with any other pre-design studies performed before the pre-procurement process.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 002 Response

No Geotechnical report is available.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 003

1) Please provide us with a copy of the construction permit based on the posted plans.

2) Please confirm which authority will be responsible for extending the construction permit period if necessary and under what conditions.

3) Please provide us with a POC representing the authority in charge with the construction permit issuance.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 003 Response

1) Construction permit is provided as Attachment 2 to this

2 &3) The Contractor will confirm the authority responsible for extending the construction permit period and under what conditions.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 004

Please specify whether the third party to review the items of work is to be selected by the Contractor.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 004 Response

Yes

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 005

1) Please specify if during construction works the Contractor will be allowed to use the sanitary premises in the existing military buildings neighboring the construction site.

2) Please let us know if a construction fence is to be installed around the construction site.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 005 Response

1) No, the contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for the workers.

2) The contractor shall provide fencing to protect the worksite.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 006

1) Please confirm the scope of work for the base bid and the scope of work for the Option 0001, CLIN 0002.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 006 Response

The scope of CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 are as stated on page 11 of the RFP. As a clarification the three outdoor areas for the contract option are the exercise area, obedience course and break area.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 007

Please provide us with a copy of the Structural Engineer report which should be part of the Design package.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 007 Response

There is no structural report available.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 008

With relation to the new tax exemption procedure for this project to be set-up between the Contractor and the Bulgarian MoD, we would like to express our concern that the procedure had never been applied before and its practicability was never tested. This fact would be a condition for financial and legal issues and a potential considerable delay in the project execution. Therefore, we would like to suggest for this project the application of the NATO/SOFA agreement procedure and Tax Relief Certificate issuance as it was already applied for previous NAVFAC humanitarian projects in Bulgaria.

Please inform us if the NATO/SOFA agreement can apply for this project.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 008 Response

The NATO/SOFA agreement does not apply since this is not a Humanitarian Assistance project. The United States and Bulgarian agreement specifies that this project will include VAT and that the VAT shall be paid by the beneficiary.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 009 Part of the DoW are designs and projects for the site. Has a building permission, based on those designs been obtained and if so when, is it currently active and has additional papers/ protocols been issued (like act for opening of the construction site "Протокол за откриване на строителна площадка и за определяне на строителна линия и ниво (Приложение № 2 и 2а)").

‐ Are submitted designs in the DoW are missing their text parts, like explanatory notes and material take‐offs. Do they exist and if so is it possible to add them to the solicitation.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 009 Response

The Government only has the documents that were included in the PTS. No additional information is available regarding the permit, which is provided as Attachment 2.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 010

On the submitted designs there are no signs (stamps) of approval of any government, communal or other related agency. Are they approved and if so, could those designs be made public in their approved state?

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 010 Response

No, they are not approved by a Government entity, the contractor will be responsible to provide stamped drawings by their own designer of record.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 011

In the DoW are listed several areas, that should be fenced with 4mm diameter, stainless-steel chain link fence, 316 grade. 316 grade stainless steel is chosen for its excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. Due to those qualities, 316 grade is substantially (by more than 50%) more expensive than 304 grade stainless steel. Please confirm if 316 grade stainless steel should be used for all fences in the project.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 011 Response

The contractor shall use the minimum fencing required by code, if 304 is standard and allowed by code that is acceptable to the Government.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 012

In p.10 of the DoW is stated: ...As required by Bulgarian regulations, for those elements that are required by Bulgarian regulations, the contractor shall hire (and pay for) the services of a “Third party quality control supervisor” authorized by the Government of Bulgaria to supervise and approve each phase of the design and the construction, including final commissioning and acceptance of the completed works...

Should the contractor choose the Third party quality control supervisor, or will it be pointed out by the beneficiary.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 012 Response

The contractor shall select and hire the third party quality control supervisor.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 013

- In SECTION 00 10 00 of the RFP, is stated that the price schedule is to be exclusive of VAT, as per DFARS 252.229-7001. Could you provide clarification if the contract is exempt of VAT, or VAT should be paid by the beneficiary and if so, what will be the procedure?

Pre-Proposal Inquiry 013 Response

See response to Inquiry 001 and Inquiry 008

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The Issued By organization has changed from

NAVFAC EUROPE AFRICA CENTRAL

VIALE PORTO CAPODICHINO

NAPOLI 80144

to

NAVFAC EUROPE AFRICA CENTRAL

PSC 817 BOX 51

FPO AE 09622-0051

(End of Summary of Changes)

ATTACHMENT 1

1. Military Police Point of Contacts:

E-mail: mp_mod@armf.bg;

Colonel Chavdar Stefanov – 00359 (0)2/92 21 413;

LT Col Svetozar Kotsev – 00359 (0)2/92 21 417;

LT Col Krasimir Pashov – 00359 (0)2/92 21 424 (responsible for the implementation of Bulgarian law for construction when concerns the Military Police);

Mrs Donka Atanasova – 02/92 21 140 (financial expert).

2. Point of Contact for the Consultant (Construction/technical supervision)

„B.I.S. ENGINEERING” (Б.И.С. ИНЖЕНЕРИНГ):

E-mail: bis_di@abv.bg;

Eng. Boryana Slavova – 00889 51 30 20

3. Need to be provided 2 sets of the construction design (on official white paper) for:

3.1. Consultant (Construction/technical supervision) – 1 set;

3.2. the Military Police – Plovdiv as it will be the beneficiary and the construction will take place there – 1 set.

mailto:mp_mod@armf.bg mailto:bis_di@abv.bg