Amendment_No._01_SOL-521-15-000049.pdf

Specifically, the solicitation is hereby modified:

1. In Section I, Contract Clauses, add the following clauses:

a. “FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997)

b. FAR 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2011)

c. FAR 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances (MAY 2011)

d. FAR 52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

1. Confidentiality Agreement (APR 2015)”

2. In Section K, Representations and Certifications, add the following:

“FAR 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (APR 2015)

a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further

Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (

c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

a. (End of provision)”

3. Cover letter -Paragraph 4- “First sentence” is deleted in its entirety and replaced with :

“A site visit will be held on Wednesday – July 15, 2015.

4. Incorporate the Questions and Answers as detailed on Annex A.

5. Incorporate the Minutes of the Site Visit & Meeting as detailed on Annex B.

6. ANNEX A

1. This note is to serve as a request for project site access for an independent

“Offeror Initiated” visit to be held after the official site visit.

Should a firm be interested in conducting a site visit, they are responsible for coordinating and seeking permission to access the facility directly with the hospital. The point of contact will be: Dr. Jean Géto Dubé, who can be reached at getodubb@yahoo.fr. The Offeror must copy USAID for all official requests made with

Dr. Dubé.

2. Would you disqualify companies from bidding if they did not attend a site visit with you today? What if we visit the site on our own, can we still bid?

Missing the initial site visit will not disqualify companies from bidding. Please see response on Question No. 1.

3. Please confirm that no performance bonds are required for this project?

Section B, (G) Retention states that 10% in lieu retention in lieu of performance bond

Performance bond is not required for this project. Please refer to Section B.6 (G) of the solicitation documents.

4. Will USAID assist with Tax Free Importation of materials for the project under the US Embassy?

Yes. Please refer to Section B.6 (N) Taxes, Duties, Fees of the solicitation documents.

5. Work Schedule – it was stated during site visit that hospital functions 24/7 -is there any limitation to the hours that work can be performed?

The Offer must comply with Paragraph 1.5 Work Restrictions as stated in the Technical

Specifications (Section 011000 – General Requirements). Work hours outside the normal established hours must be coordinated and approved by the Hospital Director

(Dr. Jean Géto Dubé) and with close communication with the CMC.

6. Demolition – during the demolition phase it is more beneficial to perform the work at night as there is less incoming traffic to the hospital – is this permitted?

The Offer must comply with Paragraph 1.5 Work Restrictions as stated in the Technical

Specifications (Section 011000 – General Requirements). Work hours outside the mailto:getodubb@yahoo.fr normal established hours must be coordinated and approved by the Hospital Director

(Dr. Jean Géto Dubé) and with close communication with the CMC.

7. Demolition – will there be selective demolition? Meanings are there any items that are to be recycled such as doors / windows etc.? This will have an impact on the schedule and method to perform the demolition

In Attachment J.2, Section 017419 Construction Waste Management & Disposal describes selective demolition. However, USAID reserves the right for Justinian Hospital to request recycling specific elements of the existing structure.

8. Demolition – During the site visit it was observed that some of the building materials that will be demolished could possibly contain asbestos, it was common that asbestos was used in the building materials during the time that the hospital was constructed – i.e. floor tiles and roofing materials.

Reviewing the specifications there is no reference to any study of asbestos being done or identified. Please advise how this should be handled?

FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data is hereby incorporated as a contract clause in the solicitation. Proper disposal of asbestos shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

9. During Site Visit it was observed that there was no sanitary sewer in the HUJ compound - please advise where the sewer will be discharged

Sewer routing is indicated on Sheet C103.

10. On sheet E601 it stats that Normal Generator power work to be done by others. Please confirm if the contractor is responsible from the main electrical panel and distribution in the new construction or is responsible for connecting the main panel breaker to the existing electrical grid?

The Offeror is responsible starting from the main electrical panel and distribution to the new facility.

11. Will additional time for submission be considered?

USAID will not extend the due date at this time.

ANNEX B

PRE-BID SITE VISIT MINUTES

Subject: Pre-bid Site Visit for the reconstruction of a Pediatric Ward at Justinien University

Hospital in Cap Haitien, North Department, Haiti.

Date of Site Visit: Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Start/End Time: 10:15am to 11:40am

Site Visit Minutes:

1. Preliminary Meeting in Cap Haitien

1.1. The preliminary meeting at Auberge du Picolet Hotel commenced at 10:15am with an introduction of all parties present, including the prospective offerors, USAID staff and their Construction Management Consultant, AECOM.

1.2. USAID noted that all questions raised during the site visit are not considered official and must be formally submitted in writing to USAID, per the terms of USAID RFP No.

SOL-521-15-000049, Section L.5 - Submission Instructions. The Question Closing Date is July 22, 2015. Formal responses to questions shall be provided by USAID to all bidders.

1.3. USAID/AECOM reiterated to the offerors the importance of understanding the requirements of the solicitation and following the designs, technical specifications, reporting requirements, timelines, and other solicitation instructions when preparing proposals.

1.4. The preliminary meeting closed at 10:30am and all parties proceeded to the Justinien

University Hospital Site.

2. Site Visit

2.1. USAID, AECOM, and the prospective offerors met in front of the Justinien University

Hospital Administrative building at 10:45am before proceeding to the Pediatric Ward.

2.2. All parties toured the exterior of the pediatric ward and then were guided through the existing pediatric ward by hospital staff.

2.3. After touring the pediatric facility, all parties entered the neighboring maternity ward to see where the proposed connection would occur between the two buildings.

2.4. All parties then visited the principal electrical room for the hospital. USAID noted that a recent USAID-funded project included rebuilding the hospital electrical service entrance and low voltage outside distribution circuits, and rebuilding the internal wiring of several buildings on site. No work inside the pediatric ward itself was performed as part of that project.

2.5. The site visit ended at 11:40 AM.