22R2598 Amendment 0011.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

See Continuation Sheet.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Jun-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 N4008522R2598

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Mar-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

23-Jun-2022

CODE

NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC

CONTRACTING CORE

9324 VIRGINIA AVENUE

NORFOLK VA 23511-3095

N40085 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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See Item 6

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N4008522R2598

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:

AMENDMENT 0011

This amendment hereby:

1. Revises the proposal due date to 30 June 2022 by 1400 local time

2. Revises the Contract Completion Days

3. Provides Revised Liquidated Damages

4. Provides a Revised Attachment H - Price Proposal Form_revision 3

5. Revises Contract Specifications

6. Provides Attachment “RM22-0455 Repair Berths 40 & 41 Site Limits Drawings.pdf”

7. Provides PPI Responses

8. Revises Wage Decision

5. Revises Contract Specifications

SECTION 23 05 48.19 SEISMIC BRACING FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Subsection 3.7 SPECIAL TESTING FOR SEISMIC-RESISTING EQUIPMENT replace first three sentences of first paragraph with the following, “Equipment and components (including controls) designated as Designated Seismic Systems required to remain operational after an earthquake will be seismic qualified in accordance with UFC 3-301-02, Section 2-17 and ASCE 7.”

SECTION 35 20 14 STOPLOGS

Subsection 1.3 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS AND WELDING OPERATORS replace with the following, “Qualification of welders and welding operators shall conform to the requirements of Section 05 50 13

MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS.”

Subsection 2.1.2.1 General Requirement, replace with the following, “Seals must be neoprene or EPDM ASTM D-2000.”

SECTION 40 60 00 PROCESS CONTROL

Subsection 2.5.1 Air Compressor Assembly, delete last two sentences from paragraph.

Subsection 2.5.2.1 Refrigerated Dryer, Filters and Pressure Regulator, replace in its entirety with the following, “2.5.2.1 Dryer, Filters and Pressure Regulator An inline desiccant dryer must be provided in the air outlet line of the air storage tank. The dryer must be of the size required for the full delivery capacity of the compressor and with a drying capacity down to -40 degrees F. Dryer must include sight-glass in bowl for monitoring desiccant and sufficient spare desiccant material to allow for minimum two full replacements. A 5-micron prefilter and coalescing-type oil removal filter with shut-off valves must be provided. A pressure regulator with high side and low side pressure gauges and a safety valve must be provided. Pressure regulators of the relieving type must not be used.”

Additional reference drawings for Project RM22-0455 Repair Berths 40 & 41 accompany this Amendment as a separate file.

-- End of Amendment --

7. Provides PPI Responses

# References Question Government Response

1 Solicitation Block 11, on page 1 of the Solicitation states the period of performance is 1,688 calendar days after Award. he last paragraph of on page 13 of the Solicitation states the contract duration is 1,698 calendar days. Section 52.211-10 on page 44 of the Solicitation states the contract duration for Phases 1 and 2 is 1,698 calendar days. Using August 31, 2022, as the Award Date, and a 1,688 calendar-day duration the Contract Completion Date is calculated to be April 15, 2027. What is the total contract duration?

This response has been superseded by the response to PPI 301.

2 Solicitation Section 52.211-10 on page 44 of the Solicitation states the contract duration for Phases 1 is 1,085 calendar days. Using August 31, 2022, as the Award Date, and a 1,085 calendar-day duration the completion date for Phase 1 is calculated to be August 19, 2025. What is the duration of Phase 1?

This response has been superseded by the response to PPI 301.

3 Solicitation The Solicitation does not mention dry dock availability for a ship between Phases 1 and 2. If Dry Dock 8 will be unavailable between Phases 1 and 2 for contract work, what are the exact dates of unavailability?

This response has been superseded by the response to PPI 301.

6 Page 2 of Amendment

00 70 00 52.211-10 The project duration of Phase I = 554 calendar days, Phase II = 692 calendar days. This is a total of 1,246 calendar days. The same paragraph identifies the total contract duratino as 1,698 calendar days. Can you please confirm?

This response has been superseded by the response to PPI 301

261 01 91 00.15

1.4 Reference Spec. 01 91 00.15 20 - 1.4 regarding

commissioning of main dewatering pump nos.

MDP 2,3,4. Contractor is responsible for providing the 1200 hp motor for each of the aforestated pumps. The providing of the pump for each of the aforestated main dewatering pumps is not included in this Contract. Please confirm that Contractor is responsible for commissioning only the 1200 hp motors for each of the aforestated pumps. Please confirm that NAVFAC is to make available the pump manufacturer field tech to facilitate pump motor commissioning.

Confirmed, contractor is responsible for commissioning dewatering pump drive motors only. Pump and drive shaft commissioning/testing by others. Contractor to coordinate testing schedule with the Government and assist with pump and drive shaft testing by making available and operating the drive motors. The Government shall make available the pump and drive shaft responsible parties for motor testing.

262 1-M-601 40 60 00 2.5.1 Please advise as to the basis of design (manufacturer and model number) for the duplex air compressor listed in Air Compressor Schedule on sheet no. 1-M-601 and Specified in Spec 40 60 00 - 2.5.1.

Basis of design unit is Ingersoll Rand SS3F2. Provide compressor per sheet 1-M-601. Duplex requirement in 40 60 00 to be removed in amendment.

263 40 60 00 2.5.2.1 Please advise as to the basis of design (manufacturer and model number) for the

Provide inline desiccant dryer in place of refrigerated type. Basis of design unit is Parker DD. Dryer refrigerated air dryer Specified in Spec 40 60 00 - 2.5.2.1.

requirement in 40 60 00 to be revised to indicate inline desiccant type.

264 1-S-104 41 22 23.19 Please advise as to the basis of design (manufacturer and model number) for the 10 ton monorail with pendant operated electric hoist on sheet no. 1-S-104 Key Note No. 23 and Specified in Spec 41 22 23.19.

Contractor responsible for selecting 10T monorail per the plans and specifications.

265 2-S-152 41 22 23.19 Please advise as to the basis of design (manufacturer and model number) for the 3 ton monorail with pendant operated electric hoist on sheet no. 2-S-152 Key Note No. 29 and Specified in Spec 41 22 23.19.

Contractor responsible for selecting 3T monorail per the plans and specifications.

266 2-S-162 41 22 23.19 Please advise as to the basis of design (manufacturer and model number) for the 3 ton monorail with pendant operated electric hoist on sheet no. 2-S-162 Key Note No. 29 and Specified in Spec 41 22 23.19.

Duplicate Question. No response required.

267 1-M-001 Reference Sheet No. 1-M-001 General Mechanical Note No. 14. Per Note No. 14, Contractor is not to use of the main dewatering pumps or the drainage pumps for water removal during the construction period. Please confirm that Contractor is allowed to use new sump pump nos. 1 and 2 installed during Phase 1 for water removal at Pump Well No. 8 during the Phase 2 construction period.

Sump Pumps may be used in phase 2, provided construction activities in Pumpwell No.8 are 100% complete and all debris is cleared from the areas served by sump pumps.

268 1-MD102 Reference Sheet No. 1-MD102 Key Note Nos. 1 and 2 regarding the removal and disposal of the motors associated with main dewatering pump nos. 1,2,3,4. Please confirm that NAVFAC is to drain, containerize and dispose the lube oil associated with each motor prior to start of Contractor work.

Contractor is responsible for removal of existing motors and for the capture and disposal of any associated fluids.

270 1-MP102 Reference Sheet No. 1-MP102 Key Note No. 15 regarding the install of the motors associated with main dewatering pump nos. 2,3,4. Please confirm that the existing motor sole plates are acceptable to receive the new motors without the need for modifications or repairs.

Bid per contract documents.

Condition of sole plate and determination of repair requirements cannot be fully verified until motor is removed. Coordination of sole plate and new motor configurations shall minimize modifications to sole plate and is acceptable provided sole plate condition is shown to be satisfactory and/or repairs are made as required. Contractor shall review the sole plate condition and any proposed modifications with the Contracting Officer before proceeding with modifications or installation of the motors.

271 26 29 01.00

3.1 Reference Spec. No. 26 29 01.00 10 - 3.1

regarding seismic qualification by shake table testing. Please confirm that shake table testing requirement is not required for new motors for main dewatering pump nos. 2,3,4. We have been advised by several prospective motor suppliers

Main Dewatering Pumps are not designated seismic systems and are not required to comply with requirements of 26 29 01.00 10-3.1.

Refer to 01 45 35 for list of phase 1 designated seismic systems.

that they are taking exception to this requirement and are excluding this from the scope of supply.

272 23 05 48.19 3.7 Reference Spec. No. 23 05 48.19 - 3.7 regarding seismic qualification by shake table testing. Please confirm that shake table testing requirement is not required. We have been advised by the supplier of basis of design pumps that the manufacturer takes exception to this requirement and excludes it from scope of supply.

Seismic Certification is required for designated Seismic Systems. It is acceptable to seismically qualify equipment by using analysis, testing, or experience data in accordance with ASCE 7 §13.2.1.

Specification 23 05 48.19 will be amended to allow for these other ASCE 7 approved methods for certifying equipment.

273 35 20 14 1.3 Reference Spec No. 35 20 14 - 1.3 regarding Stop Logs. Aforestated Spec states that qualification of welders and welding operators shall conform to the requirements of Section 05 50 14 Structural Metal Fabrications. Project Specifications have no such Spec Section included. Please provide Spec Section No. 05 50 14 Structural Metal Fabrications.

Refer to Spec No. 05 50 13 - 1.3 for welder qualifications. Spec No. 35 20 14 will be revised in amendment to to reference 05 50 13.

274 35 20 14 2.1.2.1 Reference Spec No. 35 20 14 - 2.1.2.1 regarding Teflon clad seals for Stop Logs. The following submitted on behalf of Stop Log supplier: "Section 35 20 14 - 2.1.2.1 requires Teflon clad seals.

These are not recommended for use with bulkheads/stop logs because the seals are always compressing and decompressing. The constant flexing of the cladding causes it to crack and tear off over time. Please confirm that neoprene bulb seals will be acceptable".

Neoprene seals are acceptable. Spec No. 35 20 14 -2.1.2.1 will be revised to allow neoprene seals.

275 2-M-505 Reference Sheet No. 2-M-505 regarding Stop Logs. The following submitted on behalf of Stop Log supplier: "Drawing No. 2-M-505 Stop Log Note No. 5 requires minimum 2" thick plate steel for bulkhead/stop log. Would NAVFAC consider eliminating this requirement and allowing the manufacturer to submit their own design for the bulkhead/stop log? A 2" thick plate should not be necessary to get the strength needed to hold back the amount of head required in this design".

Elimination of 2" thick plate steel requirement is acceptable provided the manufacturer's design incorporates a minimum corrosion allowance of 0.25-inches.

Manufactuer must include documentation of corrosion allowance inclusion in design with the bulkhead/stop log shop drawing submissions.

276 35 20 14 Reference Spec No. 35 20 14 regarding Stop Logs.

The following submitted on behalf of Stop Log supplier: "Section 35 20 14 refers to Section 05 50 13 Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications. Section 05 50 13 requires fabrication and layout drawings in accordance with AISC 303 which is not an issue.

However, please confirm the stop log manufacturer does not need AISC certification".

Confirmed, the stop log manufactuer does not need AISC certification.

277 01 45 35 Reference Spec. No. 01 45 35 and the Statement for Seismic Inspections. Please confirm that the salt water distribution pumps and associated discharge piping located at Pump Station Nos. 6 and 8 are not considered as Designated Seismic Systems.

No, SW pumps and piping are designated seismic systems.

288 Amendment

Please provide the most recent Price Proposal Form as noted in Amendment 0008 PPI responses.

Please see Amendment 0011.

289 Solicitation Factor 2 of the Solicitation states, "The schedule shall be based on a contract award date of 31 August 2022." Per Amendment 0001 Phase 1 days to completion is 554 calendar days. 554 calendar days from 31 August 2022 is 06 March 2024 which is when the Contractor needs to be fully demobilized from the project. Amendment 0008 Section 01 14 00.00 22 Work Restrictions revised the Caisson return date to 17 July 2024. Once the Caisson returns the Contractor is required to dewater the dock, remove the temporary suction plugs and then operate the Main Dewatering Pumps for testing. This leaves a gap of approximately 200 calendar days to complete this work from the Phase 1 completion date of 06 March 2024.

We cannot submit a proposal schedule that does not meet the specification requirements, therefore please consider the following:

1. Change the solicitation contract award date to coincide with the new Caisson return date and required subsequent work. Suggested 31 March 2023.

2. Hold the solicitation contract award date but add an additional 200 calendar days to Phase 1 and total contract days in order to hold the same No Work duration between phases.

3. Change the Caisson return date back to January 2024 as stated in Amendment 0006.

Once the project solicitation is awarded, the Contractor will have 1,447 calendar days, including 15 days for bond approval in which to complete the contract requirements.

Work restrictions affecting the contract schedule are listed in the project specifications.

290 Amendment

Amendment 0008 PPI response states, "Government to furnish fuel. Refer to Specification 33 05 55 - 2.1.1." Amendment 0008 Revised Specification Section 33 08 55 deletes paragraph 2.1.1 and replaces it with "The Government will not furnish any materials."

We need to ask again, who is responsible for filling of the fuel tanks for the generators after testing?

The response to PPI 154 is revised to the contractor shall fill all fuel tanks after generator testing. The Government will not furnish any fuel.

291 Amendment

Amendment 0008 PPI responses says CLIN 0005 Pumpwell 8 10 TN Hoist should be installed in Phase 2. We believe this hoist should be installed during Phase 1 as it is related to Drainage Pumps 1-2-3 installed in Phase 1. Please reconsider your response.

See Amendment 0011 - The Price Proposal Form lists the Pumpwell 8 discharge flume as CLIN 0006 and calls for the work to be performed in Phase 1.

292 Amendment

Amendment 0008 PPI responses says CLIN 0006 Pumpwell 8 Discharge Flume Stop should be installed in Phase 1. Per the contract drawings and other work going on we believe this work should be completed in Phase 2. Please reconsider your response.

See Amendment 0011 - The Price Proposal Form lists the Pumpwell 8 discharge flume as CLIN 0005, Option No. 3, and calls for the work to be performed in Phase 2.

293 01 14 00.00

1.4.f This paragraph states that the Contractor is not authorized to start work before 16 January 2023.

Can we assume a limited NTP 30 September 2022 for pre-construction activities?

An NTP will be issued for construction activities in accordance with project specifications.

294 01 14 00.00

1.4.f Please confirm that the contract completion date of 27 April 2027 remains unchanged.

Contract completion date is 1,447 calendar days, including 15 days for bond approval after project award.

295 01 14 00.00

1.4.m This paragraph states that the Main Dewatering Pumps will be tested and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to operating the Main Dewatering Pumps for certification testing of Caisson 8. Can we assume 30 calendar days assuming no issues exist with the pumps for this testing/approval process?

Pump testing, includes multiple testing including pre functional testing, CX testing, and NAVSEA 04/MIL-STD-1625 certification testing. A duration of 15 work days for testing and certification process of the motors is appropriate.

296 01 14 00.00

1.4.m This paragraph states that Caisson 8 certification testing is to follow the testing/approval of the Main Dewatering Pumps and that in this period, the dock will be flooded multiple times. Can we assume 15 calendar days for the Caisson 8 Certification Testing?

Fifteen (15) working days should be adequate for Caisson testing including dewatering and flooding evolutions.

297 01 14 00.00

1.4.n This paragraph states that the North and South Flooding flume work shall be coordinated with the RM22-0455 Repair Berths 40 and 41 project.

Please provide the limits of construction/disturbance for this project.

Selected Drawings from the RM22- 0455 Repair Berths 40 & 41 RFP will be provided in an Amendment to show the limits of construction.

298 01 14 00.00

1.4.n This paragraph states that the North and South Flooding flume work shall be coordinated with the RM22-0455 Repair Berths 40 and 41 project.

Please confirm that work not impacting the RM22- 0455 project (or the Dry Dock Flooding evolutions) can start as early as 16 January 2023.

Please clarify what work in Phase 2 can begin as early as 16 January 2023.

Work not impacting project RM22- 0455 can start as early as 16 January 2023. Phase 2 work that impacts RM22-0455 includes work at the North and South Flooding flumes, Pump Station 6 and its Intake Structure work, and any work on or in the immediate viciniy of the construction area as depicted on RM22-0455 drawings provided in an Amendment.

299 Solicitation Factor 2 of the Solicitation states, "The schedule shall be based on a contract award date of 31 August 2022." Per Amendment 0001 Phase 1 days to completion is 554 calendar days. 554 calendar days from 31 August 2022 is 06 March 2024 which is when the Contractor needs to be fully demobilized from the project for the arrival of an aircraft carrier. Amendment 0008 Section 01 14

00.00 22 Work Restrictions revised the Caisson return date to 17 July 2024. Once the Caisson returns the Contractor is required to dewater the dock, remove the temporary suction plugs and then operate the Main Dewatering Pumps for testing. This leaves a gap of approximately 200 calendar days to complete this work from the Phase 1 completion date of 06 March 2024.

Please clarify what work can be completed between Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Once the project solicitation is awarded, the Contractor will have 1,447 calendar days, including 15 days for bond approval in which to complete the contract requirements.

Work restrictions affecting the contract schedule are listed in the project specifications.

300 Solicitation Due to long lead times associated to the Phase 1 Generators and Drainage Pumps we respectfully request an additional 100 calendar days to complete Phase 1.

See response to PPI number 299.

301 Solicitation In Addendum #8 and #9 1.4.d (3) has been changed and the original language stating "…of the dry dock during the last months of Phase 1 construction in preparation for an aircraft carrier docking in May 2024." has been deleted and replaced. Will an aircraft carrier still be docking after Phase 1? Please clarify.

There will not be a docking of an aircraft carrier after Phase 1. Once the project solicitation is awarded, the Contractor will have 1,447 calendar days, including 15 days for bond approval in which to complete the contract requirements. Work restrictions affecting the contract schedule are listed in the project specifications.

302 Drawings In Addendum #9 it states: Phase 1 Drawings (1) NAVFAC Dwg. No. 12857519 (1-GC101) "Work identified no longer precluded from phase 1 due to consolidation of project schedule" Please clarify how the project schedule has been consolidated as there has been no change to the Phase 1 calendar days, Phase 2 calendar days or the total contract duration calendar days.

See response to PPI number 299.

303 Amendment

It appears in Amendment 10, that there is now no interim Carrier Docking in the project. There is only a docking thru November of 2022. It appears that the project restrictions are generally working in coordination with other Contractors in the area.

With that in mind, are the Phase 1 and 2 durations and LD's applicable? Please confirm the overall duration of 1698 CD and why Phase 1 duration of 552 CD and Phase 2 duration of 692 CD do not combine to equal the 1698 CD if there is no interim Carrier Docking. Amendment 8 seems to indicate there would be a Carrier Docking on page 12 of 14 in the Questions and Answers.

There will not be a docking of an aircraft carrier after Phase 1. Once the project solicitation is awarded, the Contractor will have 1,447 calendar days, including 15 days for bond approval in which to complete the contract requirements. Work restrictions affecting the contract schedule are listed in the project specifications.

304 Amendment

02 6113 Amendment 9 indicates the Contractor is responsible for testing and offsite Treating of potentially contaminated water. There are existing unit price items for all contamined material except this groundwater. Contractors have no ability to determine what quantity of potentially contamined groundwater will be required to be treated offsite and disposed. We strongly request a unit price be provided to ensure proposals are fairly evaluated and that NAVFAC will pay for only the amount of groundwater that is treated. Please reconsider your position on this item of work as there can be significant costs in this treating.

It is the expectation that collected groundwater will test below action levels and will be discharged onsite.

Do not include offsite treatment of contaminated groundwater in the bid pricing. If contaminated groundwater is encountered during construction activities and must be treated offsite in accordance with the project documents, then pricing will be negotiated at that time.The specifications include provisions for liquids that exceed action levels in order to provide direction in the event that contaminated liquids are encountered.

305 23 13 26.00 25 and 26 11 13 00

Please reference Specification Sections 23 13

26.00 25 and 26 11 13.00 20. The paint requirements of these two specification sections limit the number of Switchgear / Substation

None of the major manufacturers offer substations in painted stainless steel. The Tyle 304 enclosure is specified to be painted. These unit manufacturers that can be utilized to provide equipment for this project. These same specification sections, our interpretation of addendum 8, and the UFC’s referenced, require that we provide shake table testing certifications for the Switchgear and Substations, and/or the parts that are utilized to build these pieces of equipment. None of the Switchgear / Substation manufacturers that can comply with the paint specification can provide these certifications or tests. To date no one can providing a responsible and complete Switchgear / Substation package that complies with these specifications. Can you please provide a basis of design, or advise us on how to mitigate this issue?

substations go through the third-party vendors (Myers, Kinney, SPS) for the stainless steel enclosure fabrication and assembly. While the original componentswithin the enclosure may be tested and certified for seismic requirements by their manufacturers, the final assembly which includes the enclosure and bracing may not be certifiable for seismic requirement as of this time yet. This is a new requirement the market has not had time to respond to.

306 23 13 26.00 25 and 26 11 13.00 20

The paint requirements of these two specification sections limit the number of Switchgear / Substation manufacturers that can be utilized to provide equipment for this project. These same specification sections, our interpretation of addendum 8, and the UFC’s referenced, require that we provide shake table testing certifications for the Switchgear and Substations, and/or the parts that are utilized to build these pieces of equipment. None of the Switchgear / Substation manufacturers that can comply with the paint specification can provide these certifications or tests. To date no one can providing a responsible and complete Switchgear / Substation package that complies with these specifications. Can you please provide a basis of design, or advise us on how to mitigate this issue?

Repeat commment

307 Please provide a specification for THREE-

PHASE LIQUID FILLED PAD-MOUNTED

TRANSFORMERS.

The project does not include stand alone three-phase liquid filled pad-mounted transformers. Project does include two primary unit substations with utility transformer as a part of the substation. Refer to Section 26

11 13.00 20 - PRIMARY UNIT

SUBSTATION, Paragraph 2.2.2 - Transformer Sections for equipment specifications,

8. Revises Wage Decision

"General Decision Number: VA20220055 05/20/2022

Superseded General Decision Number: VA20210055

State: Virginia

Construction Types: Heavy (Heavy and Sewer and Water Line)

County: Portsmouth* County in Virginia.

*INDEPENDENT CITY

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Including Sewer and Water Lines)

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $15.00 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2022. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $11.25 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2022. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Modification Number Publication Date

0 01/07/2022 1 02/25/2022 2 05/20/2022

ELEC0080-006 06/01/2019

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 28.35 15.95%+7.00+a

a. Workmen shall take off 1 hour with pay, at the discretion of the employer, on State and National Election days;

Tuesday following the first Monday in November, provided they are qualified and vote.

* IRON0079-007 05/01/2022

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL...........$ 28.87 11%+14.24

PLUM0110-002 11/01/2021

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER...............$ 30.77 17.43

* SUVA2010-056 09/03/2010

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER........................$ 21.57 3.74

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 19.00 3.83

FORM WORKER......................$ 17.00

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 22.45 11.85

LABORERS

Common or General...........$ 15.00 0.69 Flagger.....................$ 7.39 ** 0.20 Landscape...................$ 10.00 ** Pipelayer...................$ 13.88 ** 1.32

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:

Backhoe.....................$ 17.61 2.57 Bobcat/Skid Loader..........$ 11.40 ** Bulldozer...................$ 42.50 1.47 Crane, All Types............$ 23.38 Excavator...................$ 19.27 7.28 Loader......................$ 15.00 1.75 Mechanic....................$ 26.78 6.32 Trackhoe....................$ 12.75 ** 1.24

Tugboat.....................$ 19.00

TRUCK DRIVER, Includes All Dump Trucks......................$ 14.33 ** 3.58

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

** Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($15.00) or 13658 ($11.25). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour National Office because National Office has responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION"

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The contractor period of performance end date has decreased by 221 days from 1698 days to 1477 days.

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been modified:

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 1,477 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $57,318.39 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)