Amendment 0002 Provide Responses to RFIs.pdf

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Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command

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This document contains an amendment to a federal solicitation and answers to requests for information. The solicitation is for electrical system repair work along Russell Road at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. The scope of work includes replacing the indoor building main electrical transformer with an outdoor pad mounted unit, replacing the main building Automatic Transfer Switch with a bypass-isolation unit, replacing existing pad mounted 35kV sectionalizing switches along Russell Road, adding a new 35kV pad mounted sectionalizing switch for the Marsh Center transformer, replacing 35kV cables along Russell Road in existing duct systems and adding a second feeder for primary selective system operation, performing replacements and repairs at the main overhead electrical delivery poles on Russell Road and adding a second riser pole for the second feeder, and commissioning the existing power quality and revenue metering at the Marsh Center main electrical service. The amendment provides answers to 30 requests for information related to the project scope, schedule, permitting, site conditions and requirements.

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ACQR5795601 1625253

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

This amendmnent i si issued to provide the follow ing: 1) Revised Section 00200 Evaluation Factors; 2) Replace Attachment D w ith a new Attachment D; and 3) Provide answ ers to RFIs.

SEE CONTINUATION PAGE

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Aug-2020

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 N4008020R5252

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Jul-2020

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

05-Aug-2020

CODE

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

FEAD

P.O. BOX 1855

BLDG. 2004 BARNETT AVE.

QUANTICO VA 22134

N40080 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N4008020R5252

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002 PROVIDED ANSWER

This amendment to the solicitation provides for the following:

I. UPDATE TO SECTION

Section 00200 – Evaluation Factors for Award is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the revised Section 00200, attachment E.

II. PROVIDE UPDATED WAGE DETERMINATION

1. The incorrect Wage Determination was incorporated into the solicitation.

2. Attachment D – Wage Determination General Decision Number: VA20200162 07/10/2020 is deleted in it’s entirety and replaced with new Attachment D - Wage Determination General Decision Number: VA20200056 07/10/2020.

III. PROVIDE ANSWERS TO RFIS RECEIVED

RFI 1: Parking; Please confirm parking will be available at each site location for personnel vehicles.

Response 1: There will be limited parking at locations for personnel vehicles.

RFI 2: Shut Downs; per the site visit, please confirm all utility shutdowns will take place on Saturdays.

Response 2: The majority of shutdowns should occur on weekends to limit impact on building occupants.

Shutdowns that will require more time or require weekday shutdowns shall be requested and approved by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis but these instances will be the exception.

RFI 3: Tax; is this project tax exempt?

Response 3: This project is not tax exempt.

RFI 4: Self-Performance; what is the requirement for self-performance of work by Small Businesses?

Response 4: Refer to Far Clause 52.219-14(c)(4) Construction by special trade contractors.

RFI 5: Phasing; are there any phasing requirements for this work? If yes, please provide details.

Response 5: Yes - Reference "SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION" on Sheet G-002.

RFI 6: RFIs; Can the RFI deadline be extended to 07/31/2020 to allow for subcontractors to review the requirements and provide questions?

Response 6: Amendment 0001 extended the RFI deadline.

RFI 7: Traffic Control; what traffic control requirements are there for work adjacent to Russell Road?

Response 7: This work will involve partial and limited full-lane closures of eastbound Russell Road at different times during construction. Typical traffic control arrangement will comply with Figure 6C-1 of the 2015 revision (Revision 1) of the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual.

RFI 8: Permits: Please identify any required permits. Who will be responsible for providing/paying for them?

Response 8: The contractor is responsible for obtaining any and all permits required and paying for them. The contractor shall submit the E&SC drawings along with a completed base Short form to Base Environmental NREA as there the contract calls for trenching in some areas. Other contract documents apply. A registered land disturber will be necessary to complete the short form.

RFI 9: Operations; Please identify any facilities that are impacted by this work that have 24-hour operational needs.

Response 9: The only facilities that may have 24-hour operational needs are B3300 and the Credit Union.

RFI 10: Off-Hours; Are there any requirements for off hours work (outside of Saturday shut downs)?

Response 10: There may be additional requirements for off-hours work that must be coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer.

RFI 11: HazMat; Please identify any known/anticipated hazardous materials within the work areas.

RFI 11 Response: There are no known hazardous materials beyond that which are already identified in the contract documents. If suspect materials are located, follow contract documents and notify the Contracting Officer.

RFI 12: Badging/Security; Are there any additional training/badging requirements for this work (outside of DBIDS badging for access to Quantico)?

Response 12: No.

RFI 13: Painting; will painting of the masonry wall to be replaced during construction be required? If yes, please provide specifications.

Response 13: The exterior wall veneer is brick, and shall be replaced in kind with salvaged or matching bricks. The interior walls are CMU and are unpainted.

RFI 14: Warranty; Is the existing door and/or coiling door under warranty? If yes, please provide contact information.

Response 14: The doors are original to the building and are not under warranty.

RFI 15: Door Frame; In general, it is usually not possible to salvage an existing door frame in a masonry wall as they are generally grouted. Please confirm the contractor shall remove and replace the existing doorframe.

Response 15: Yes - the contractor is to remove and replace the existing doorframe.

RFI 16: Door Frame; Will the doorframe to be installed need to be grouted?

Response 16: Yes - the doorframe is to be grouted.

RFI 17: Access Control/Security Hardware; Are there any access control/security hardware for the existing doors to be removed and re-installed?

Response 17: The doors are equipped with standard locksets - please protect for reuse.

RFI 18: Laydown; Please identify a laydown area for storage of materials.

Response 18: A laydown area will be identified after award. Contractors shall anticipate a laydown area within 5 miles of the site work.

RFI 19: Citizen; Please confirm Non-Citizens legal to work in the U.S. may perform work under this contract.

Response 19: Confirmed, however, all workers must be vetted by Base PMO.

RFI 20: Engineering; Please confirm stamped engineered drawings will be required for the structural bracing of the masonry wall to be removed and replaced per drawing E-401.

Response 20: Sheet E-401, demolition keynote 6 requires that the shoring be designed and sealed by a registered engineer.

RFI 21: Engineering; Please confirm stamped engineered drawings will be required for the concrete retaining wall to be provided per drawing E-505.

Response 21: The concrete retaining wall is to be less than 48" in height, and therefore is not "structural" - see details for the wall on sheet E-505, Detail 2.

RFI 22: Start Date; what is the anticipated start date for construction? Note, this may impact scheduling the site work and concrete trades (winter/weather).

Response 22: Based on award date and performance period, the contractor is responsible for determining an acceptable schedule to be submitted to the Construction Manager for approval.

RFI 23: Phasing; if phasing is required, is there a period between phases where work cannot be performed?

If yes, please advise.

Response 23: Refer to "SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION" on sheet G-002 - Phases can be scheduled to run consecutively, and general construction tasks can be performed between formal outage tasks.

RFI 24: Submission; Please confirm the technical and price proposal CD copy may be separate files on the same CD.

Response 24: No. You must provide separate CD’s. One CD for price proposal and as separate CD for the technical proposal.

RFI 25; 01 11 00 Page 2 1.5 Digging Permits; Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation by contracting the Contracting Officer 30 calendar days . "What are the cost of these permits? Do we need one for each phase?"

Response 25: Digging permits are submitted as required per the contract documents. Any time that there will be anticipated soil disturbance as in trenching; a digging permit shall be required. There is no cost associated with this.

More than one digging permit may be required if marked utility locations are not maintained.

RFI 26; 01 11 00 1.6.1 Utility Level Outages Arrange Utility level power outages directly with Dominion VA Power, providing 30 days’ notice in advance of the planned outage date. Do we need this approval from Dominion for each phase?

Response 26: Yes - a schedule of outages shall be negotiated with Dominion, giving them at least 30 days’ notice for each outage - Dominion is required to drop the service at the meter on Russell Road for each outage task

RFI 27: "SECTION 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS;

2.1 TEMPORARY ELECTRIC GENERATORS Provide temporary electric generators as follows:

1 - 1000 kW, 480/277V, 3 Phase 4 Wire, Diesel Portable complete with temporary cables, fuel, and maintenance

1 - 150 kW, 208/120V, 3 Phase 4 Wire, Diesel Portable complete with temporary cables, fuel, and maintenance. Include monthly inspection and testing of all temporary equipment and apparatus." Are you requiring these generators for the whole construction period on site?

Response 27: The generators are required at the Marine Federal Credit Union and the Davis Center during ALL outages that affect each building, respectively - during outages that affect the Marsh Center, the existing whole facility generator is available for use. The generators are NOT required to be on site for the duration of the project, only during outage work. Also - please note General Sequence of Construction note 4 on sheet G-002 which requires the Contractor to provide fuel for the Marsh Center generator for all use during outages.

RFI 28: Concrete; Please provide specifications for the concrete pads and concrete retaining wall.

Response 28: The specification for the concrete can be found in General Note 1 on sheet E-502. Use this mix for equipment foundations and also for retaining wall.

RFI 29: Testing; Will concrete testing be required? If yes, who provides/pays for it?

Response 29: Concrete testing will be required at each equipment foundation and the retaining wall pour. Test three cylinders per pour and provide results to the Contracting Officer. Cost of testing is to be borne by the Contractor.

RFI 30: Spoils; Can all excavated material be disposed of at the Quantico base or does it have to be removed off the base? Is the soil anticipated to be contaminated?

Response 30: The contractor shall dispose of off-site. It is not anticipated to be contaminated.

IV. PROPOSAL DUE DATE

Proposal due date is not extend by reason of this amendment

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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