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S11F6TX018 Amendment# 2

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

March 12, 2010

6. ISSUED BY

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Asst. Secy for Admin. & Mgmt.

Unit of JOB CORPS Support 525 S. Griffin Street RM 707 Dallas, Texas 75202

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

S11F6TX018

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended 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 ________ 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 DATE (If required)

13.

THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office)ADVANCE \x48 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:

Basic Contract, Clause 52.243-2

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) Section G.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor_ X _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.)

This amendment provides:

**REVISED DUE DATE FOR PROPOSALS – Noon local time on Wednesday, March 31.** Q&As from the February 10 Pre-Proposal conference (pages 2-4 of this amendment);

Corrected/Revised RFP pages 3, 14, 16, 25, 27, and 80;

Additional attachments (posted separately to FBO under this amendment):

Revised Utilities report (J-8);

Energy Savings Performance Contract Energy and Cost Savings Report 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)

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

Linda Bynum, Contracting Officer – OASAM 972-850-4423

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer) 16C.Date Signed

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

30-105

STANDARD FORM 30

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Questions and Answers from the Pre-bid Conference

Question 1(Q). On page 3, the Outreach and Admissions male arrival goals do not agree with the Input Schedule provided on page 25. Please clarify the correct male goals, residential versus non-residential.

Answer (A). The correct male and female arrival goals have been adjusted. The corrected page 3 is attached.

Q2. Reference page 14, CTT offerings, the two Smart Grid Trades have been noted as being implemented by support of ARRA, considering ARRA funds are one-time funds to the center, will the trades continue throughout the life of the contract supported through normal center funding after ARRA funds are exhausted?

A. The two Smart Grid trades are not current offerings at the center at this time. The corrected page 14 is attached.

Q3. Reference page 45, clause H.24, Deliverable – Releasable Copies – Freedom of Information Act, we understand this clause became effective to contracts in relation only to ARRA contract awards. Please clarify for this procurement if this clause is only applicable to ARRA contract awards, instead of the general center contract award and normal modifications.

A. This clause applies to all contracts.

Q4. Reference page 116, Submission of Proposals, is a PDF file acceptable for the electronic copy of the entire submission?

A. You may submit the electronic copy of the Proposal in PDF file.

Q5. Reference page 126, Cost Justification, is a Word file acceptable for the electronic copy of the entire Section G, while submitting the Form 2110s and Staffing Chart in Excel?

A. Correct, Section G should be in word format with tables reflecting proposed data; in addition to the excel 2110s and (excel) staffing chart.

Q6. Attachment J-9, Page 80 shows Cement as a center operator taught trade and Carpentry as an NTC taught trade. This information does not agree with the listing of CTT trades provided on Page 14 of the RFP which shows Cement as an NTC taught trade and Carpentry as a center operator taught trade. Which is correct?

A. Cement is an NTC taught vocation and Carpentry is a center taught training program. Corrected pages 14 and 80 are attached.

Q7. Page 120, Section L.7.b.1 (e): Career Transition Period. Because the Administration & Management Support Services section is labeled as (e), should the Career Transition Period be labeled (f.)?

A. The corrected page 16 is attached.

Q8. Page 139, Section M.1.C: Weights. The columns titled “Tailored to Local Needs” and “Effective to meet performance outcomes and quality indicators” do not add up to 18 and 15, respectively. Should they instead be 17 and 16?

A. The corrected page 139 was provided with Amendment# 1.

Q9. Are all CTT programs outlined in the RFP currently offered at the Gary JCC? If not, which ones are not in place? Will any CTT programs that are not currently in place be operational before the new contract start date?

A. With the corrected page 14, all CTT offerings outlined in the RFP are currently being offered. The Smart Grid Overhead Lines and the Smart Grid Smart Meters may or may not be in place at the contract start date. The corrected page 14 is provided with this amendment.

Q10. Are there any current CTT program change request in process for the Gary Center? Are any program changes anticipated per Region’s Career Pathways initiative? If so please provide this information

A. There are no CTT program change request in progress, however CTT program changes are typical over the course of a contract.

Q11. In the table that lists CTT offerings on Page 14 of the RFP, TCU Advanced Training Program is included in the Construction Sector. Please Clarify.

A. Because of the Sectors established and the TCU Rail line and with it being more closely in line with the Construction Sector it was placed there.

Q12. The RFP list 30 OCT slots. Please identify the trades included in these slots.

A. This is up to the offeror to provide what specific programs will be covered under this area and to ensure the continuity of services for the currently enrolled students.

Q13. Can you provide the actual annual start and end date for the Special Energy Saving Retrofit Project? To which monthly utility category is this project charged?

A. The actual start date was January 1, 2000 and the end will occur December 31, 2015. The electric utility is charged for this project.

Q14. Will a copy of the executed delivery order between DOL and ESCO be made available?

A. The delivery order between DOL and Sempra is provided.

Q15. Will a copy of the most recent ESCO energy audit be made available?

A. The most recent Energy and Costs Savings report is for 2008 and is provided.

Q16. Why is Welding career technical trade receiving only 50% of the $750 per slot allotment for CTST projects?

A. This is being funded in compliance with the current PRH. The PRH requires that CTST project funding result in an end product. All welding projects do not result in an end product.

Q17. Question # 1 under the Admission section states, “What specific techniques will you use to attract and recruit eligible applicants by Career Technical Training Offerings, specific to the assigned Geographic Assignment Plan Center?” Is Gary responsible for recruiting for any other centers?

A. The OA portion of this contract only provides students to the Gary Center. A corrected page 3 is attached.

Q18. What is the future plan for staff housing at the Center? Should we exclude consideration of housing for Staff?

A. Staff housing is expected to continue for the life of this contract.

Q19. Since 2006, the Gary OBS has been reduced from 1,900 to 1,660. Has this reduction resulted in the closure of Center Facilities? If so please identify.

A. The reduction of the OBS three years ago has nothing to do with this RFP, and is irrelevant. The Facility survey provides the current status of each building on campus.

Q20. If offerors are proposing a significant small business subcontractor, can we provide the Government with a subcontractor’s Past Performance submission in addition to the Prime Contractor’s narrative?

A. If you want to provide this information it is up to you. The Prime Contractor is held directly responsible for center performance, and only the Prime Contractor’s past performance will be assessed during the evaluation period.

Q21. Dorms: which dorms are male and which dorms are female?

A. The current usage of the facility supports that the percentage of male to female enrollment of 65% male and 35% female. The successful offeror can determine specific usage of the dorms.

Q22. What is the Total number of staff units?

A. There are a total of 104 units.

Q23. Could you further explain CTS case load Changes.

A. The corrected page 3 is attached.

Q24. Subcontracted liquidated damages – are based on achieving which goals?

A. Liquidated damages are based upon achieving the goals as outlined in your offer.

Q25. How much of the maintenance for electrical supply systems still remain for the center to handle?

A. All utility providers are controlled by the City of San Marcos.

Q26. Where will the Smart Grid CTT be housed?

A. This offering has been removed from the RFP, therefore this question is irrelevant.

Q27. Do you have a deadline for submitting questions?

A. No

Q28. RFP Reference: Page 18 The RFP refers to an Energy Savings Performance Contract in place at Gary. This is a 15 year program and started in 2000. The contractor has certain requirements to cooperate with the Energy Service Company to reduce energy costs. Additionally, the contractor is required to maintain a Preventative Maintenance Schedule (PMS) for the installed energy conservation measures.

Please provide copies of the following documents:

· A copy of the ESCO Delivery Order, including all requirements for actions or performance by the center operator

· A copy of the 2007 and 2008 annual audits

· Any reports of energy savings shortfalls identified by the 2007 and 2008 audits

· Any documentation showing operator diligence in operations and outcome of the reported shortfall

· A copy of the 2009 annual audit if now available

A. The Energy Savings Performance Contract and revised Utilities Report (J-8) are provided.

No other documents are available.

Q29. RFP Reference: Page 14 The 60-slot Machining CTT program currently listed on the CTT-10 for Gary and included on the walkthrough tour is not listed on the RFP chart of current Gary CTT programs. Is Machining a current CTT program that should be addressed by offerors? Please clarify.

A. Corrected page 14 is attached.

Q30. RFP Reference: Page 14 the Smart Grid CTT programs are “currently being implemented by support of ARRA”. Please clarify offeror’s costing responsibilities outside of ARRA funding and in what year(s) these would apply.

A. The Smart Grid CTT programs were placed in the RFP and have removed as a current offering and will not be a consideration in this procurement.

Q31. Who has responsibility for maintenance of the natural gas system of pipes and valves on the Gary JCC?

A. The City of San Marcos has maintenance responsibility for all utilities, including the Natural Gas systems and pipes on the Gary Center.

Q32. Will the SMART GRID CTT Program be funded after ARRA funding expires and if so, how will it be funded?

A. This is not applicable to this solicitation.

SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

The Department of Labor, Job Corps has a requirement for operating the Gary Job Corps Center which is located at 2800 Airport Highway 21, San Marcos, Texas 78666-9524. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611519. The small business size standard is $35.5M.

The contractor shall operate the aforementioned Gary Job Corps Center which includes provision of academic, career technical, social skills and career development training, and related support services for an estimated total of 1660 - 934 residential male students, 676 residential female students, and 15 male non-residential students and 35 non-residential female students. The contractor shall provide residential quarters (housing) and services to residential students.

The Contractor shall provide Outreach and Admissions services in the state of Texas (see page 9, C-3 Program Content, A.2) and shall ensure the arrival of a minimum of 770 students to the Gary Job Corps Center annually for a total of 432 resident males and 338 female students. The Contractor will recruit and arrive students commensurate with the Career Technical offerings available at the Gary Job Corps Center.”

“The Contractor shall provide Post-Center Career Transition Services annually for 2500 youth (1500 Graduates and 750 Former Enrollees) returning to the geographical Workforce Development Areas of southeast Texas. (See page 16, D-Career Transition Services for specific WIBs.)”

All operations, services and deliverables under these items shall be provided as specified in Sections C and F of this document.

COST

NOT TO

EXCEED

COST

ESTIMATE*

The following career technical training programs are currently offered at the center:

Center

HEALTH CARE SECTOR

HUMAN SERVICES SECTOR

CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

Information Technology Sector

OCT

30**

ACT

60**

Total Training Slots 1528 *Indicates programs offered by National Training Contractors

**Full time slots

+Advanced Training Program

++ Advanced Training Programs currently being implemented by support of ARRA.

D. Career Transition Services Post-Center Career Transition Services: Is applicable to this contract.

The contractor shall provide or arrange for post-center career transition services for all eligible students:

· Enrolled students at the Gary Job Corps Center that is served under the OA Portion of this contract and the stand-alone OA Contract of southeast Texas who are returning to the following geographic area within the Texas Local workforce Development Areas: Area 13 Heart of Texas, Area 14 Capital, Area 15 Rural Capital, Area 16 Brazos Valley, Area 18 Southeast Texas, Areas 19 Golden Cresent, Area 20 Alamo, Areas 22 Costal Bend, Area 23 Lower Rio Grande Valley, Area 24 Cameron, Area 26 Central Texas and Area 27 Middle Rio Grande, Area 28 Gulf Coast. Non- residential students come from Comal, Caldwell and Guadelupe counties.

For purposes of this procurement the contractor should anticipate an annual inflow of new students for provision of career transition services in the numbers shown below. These are the anticipated numbers of new graduates and new former enrollees who will be assigned to the contractor each year.

1500 Graduates

750 Former enrollees.

The contractor’s performance shall be measured against the goals established by the Director of Job Corps each year in the Career Transition Service Outcome Measurement System.

The contractor shall assist eligible students in entering and maintaining long-term attachment to the labor market or further educational opportunities and training by:

· Providing personalized career transition services.

· Providing them with access to services that support successful transition.

· Identifying and making referrals to suitable employment or educational opportunities.

The final objectives of this effort shall be quality placement, continued attachment to the workforce, and career progression.

At a minimum, the program shall consist of:

1. Career Transition Plan: The contractor shall develop a comprehensive Career Transition Plan that will ensure efficient and effective delivery of career transition services to eligible graduates and former enrollees. Specific requirements for the plan are outlined in PRH, 4.1.

SECTION F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1

TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. This is a Cost Plus Incentive Fee Contract.

F.2

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The term of the contract is for a base period of 2 years with three 1-year option periods. The contractor shall operate Gary Job Corps Center located in San Marcos , Texas, during the period of November 1, 2010 – October 31, 2012, and if appropriate, shall perform necessary functions related to a transition period for assuming responsibility for the operation of the Center for the month of October 2010.

B. Input Schedule:

Annual Arrival by Month

Non Res

C. Upon completion or termination of this contract, the contractor shall transfer to the successor contractor complete documentation regarding property transactions, student files and other records as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Estimated Cost, Fixed & Incentive Fee The total estimated cost, fixed and incentive fees for this contract are shown below.

Total Estimated Cost (d+i+m+q):

For capital line items including Construction & Rehabilitation, Equipment, GSA Vehicles and Career Technical Skills Training, a “not to exceed” ceiling will apply from the effective date of this contract through all remaining contract years. Any portion of the funding not used in each year will be included in the contract ceiling for the next contract year.

Further, there shall be no fixed or incentive fee based on work involved with capital effort, which consists of work or purchases funded under the Construction/Rehab, Equipment, GSA Vehicle Rental, and CTST categories listed above. There shall be no increase in fixed fee unless there is an increase in the level of effort approved by the Contracting Officer. Indirect cost charges shall not be allowed for or based on Construction/Rehab, Equipment, GSA Vehicle Rental, or CTST costs.

Construction Rehabilitation Acquisition

(CRA)

$41 M

ATTACHMENT J-9

CAREER TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING (CTST)

The following Career Technical Training programs qualify for CTST funding at the $750 per training slot per year:

* Training provided by National Training Contractors

*** Welding will only receive 50% of the funding allotted for CTST slots.