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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

See Block 14

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE SP3300 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

SP330019B0003

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2019 JUN 07

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 OffersX X is extended, is not extended.

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.

1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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:

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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:

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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)

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16C. DATE SIGNED

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13. THIS APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

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Amendment 0002 of SP330019B0003 is issued to change the Bid Opening date, change the quantity of CLIN 0001 and answer vender questions.

The BID Opening date is hereby changed from Friday June 7, 2019 to Thursday June 13, 2019. The time of the Bid Opening stays the same. at 1:00 PM eastern time / 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

The Quantity of Transformers to be replaced in Building 16 CLIN 0001 is hereby changed from 45 to 42.

The answers to vendor’s questions regarding this solicitation are herein provided. See Questions and corresponding Answers are listed below;

Question 1: Can The QC Manager, SSHO and Superintendent be one person?

Answer to Question 1: Contractor may provide minimum two project supervision personnel. Site superintendent can be also be SSHO or SSHO can be QCM, Minimum two supervision personnel are required all the time during project construction.

Question 2: We are requesting that the period of performance be changed from 180 calendar days to 365 calendar days.

Answer to Question 2: POP is 180 calendar days.

Question 3: Please advise if one transformer is de-energized in preparation for replacement in the warehouses will this bring the function of the warehouses to a stop till the transformer is replaced and reenergized?

Answer to Question 3: Yes. Some transformers in the same warehouse can be de-energized simultaneously depending of depot work requirements.

Question 4: This project calls for replacing 90 transformers, please advise when to perform the outages for the transformer? A portion of each warehouse will be impacted due to transformers outages.

Answer to Question 4: All power outages will be scheduled on Sundays during government approved time.

Question 5: All transformers will have power interruption, which transformers will have to be scheduled on off hours.

Answer to Question 5: All transformers will have to be scheduled on off hours.

Question 6. Is Disconnect of Primary power breaker and LOTO by Site Electrician or will it be by Electrician Contractor?

Answer to Question 6: All LOTO by site electrician.

Question 7: Will we be allowed to disconnect primary circuit in an energized panel with category three PPE. If no what will be required?

Answer to Question 7: No live construction work will be allowed.

Question 8: What will be the protocol if after a breaker is turned off if it does not open all pole of breaker or when closed it does not close all poles?

Answer to Question 8: Site electrician will de-energize the feeder panel and trouble shoot the circuit breaker.

Question 9: Some conduits in the drawing seem to be over filled, is it the intent of the scope of work to leave them as they are found.

Answer to Question 9: Yes.

Question 10: Some conduits and conductors have long runs for the primary and or the secondary feeds Is it OK to add a splice box adjacent to the new transformer for transition from existing to new conductors? Can the splice in the transition box to extend the conductor be compression butt splices?

Answer to Question 10: No primary or secondary feeds need to be spliced. Will be decided as per rare case by case basis. If required splice box will be allowed as per NEC.

Question 11: A number of transformers are mounted overhead and, on the mezzanine, what forklift mast height will be necessary to reach them?

Answer to Question 11: Pre-bid job walk was conducted to let all potential contractors to take a look at the construction site. Contractor will need to come with the solution to per perform all work as per all OSHA, NFPA, NEC or other applicable safety codes.

Question 12: Will there be a construction staging area for containers, dumpsters and equipment?

Answer to Question 12: Contractor can be provided lay down area upon request. Lay down area will be open, unsecured, located anywhere inside the depot and will be subject to government approval at the time of request.

Question 13: Is warehouse storage available for the new transformers?

Answer to Question 13: No.

Question 14: 10. Can we assume we can work through the building sequentially.

Answer to Question 14: Project schedule and work sequence will be approved as per depot work requirements.

Question 15: Attachment 3 - Specification. Within this attachment are two sections 262213. One is for the Powersmiths 81R-T115 and the other is the Powersmiths 2016 K9. This starts on Page 84 and page 95. Powersmiths does not make an 81R-T115. In the first instance, the performance requirements aligns with the Powersmiths 80R-T115. The 80R-T115 is more economical and has better performance at low load levels and has aluminum coils. The 2016 K9 has copper coils and has slightly better performance at higher loads.

Answer to Question 15: New transformers shall be of the Make Powersmiths, model 2016 K with copper coils or approved equal.

Question 16: Attachment 3 - Specification. Refer to page 92, Spec Section 262213, para 2.1.O TRANSFORMER OPTIONS TO

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BE SUPPLIED. These options will not be required on most transformers at this site but may be required on some, in particular the electrostatic shields. Please change the paragraph titles to "TRANSFORMER OPTIONS AS NEEDED FOR LIKE-

FOR-LIKE REPLACEMENT"

Answer to Question 16: Replace Spec Section 262213, para 2.1.O TRANSFORMER OPTIONS TO BE SUPPLIED with TRANSFORMER

OPTIONS AS NEEDED FOR LIKE-FOR-LIKE REPLACEMENT.

Question 17: While walking Building 16 of the mezzanine office area, there was some confusion as to where two (2) of the transformers were located. Please confirm the location of these two (2) transformers.

a. Are they at floor level?

b. Are they mounted above ground level?

c. What obstacles are there, if any?

Answer to Question 17: Delete transformer XFMR 16BT – M1304 and XFMR 16BT – M1102 located in Building 16, Section B1 Second Floor. This will constitute a change in CLIN 1 due to deletion of three transformers.

Question 18: Specification Section 01 78 00 Project Close Out, Part 1 Paragraph 1.3.1 Warranty Management Plan: “The construction warranty period shall begin on the date of project acceptance and shall continue for the full product warranty period. A joint 4-month and 9-month warranty inspection shall be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contractor, Contracting Officer and the Customer Representative.” Typically, our bonding company will not bond a project past a 2-year construction warranty.

a. What is the intent of the “full product warranty period”?

b. Please confirm that this is a standard 1-year construction warranty for labor and materials (by the prime contractor).

Answer to Question 18: It is a standard 1- year construction warranty for labor and material (by the prime contractor). Refer to specification section 262213 para 1.7 for product warranty.

Question 19: Confirm location of transformer XFMR 16 AT -4301 located in Building 16 Section A4.

Answer to Question 19: Delete transformer XFMR 16 AT -4301 located in Building 16 Section A4. This will constitute a change in CLIN 1 due to deletion of three transformers.

Question 20: Confirm crane/fork lift requirement in building 28.

Answer to Question 20: All cranes/fork lifts inside Building 28 shall be EE rated.

Question 21: Will contractor be responsible to provide temporary barriers or fencing inside the building spaces (warehouses) to separate construction work from the operation of the buildings Answer to Question 21: Yes, Contractor shall be responsible to provide temporary barriers or fencing inside the building spaces (warehouses) to separate construction work from the operation of the buildings?

Question 22: Does the cables to the transformers need to be replaced?

Answer to Question 22: No

Question 23: Are all the transformers 3 phase?

Answer to Question 23: Yes

Question 24: Are there any upstairs that will require a lifting device to get up stairs?

Answer to Question 24: Bldg. 16 Section 3 has an upstairs mezzanine but transformers can be lifted up from open warehouse space. Transformers in Building 16 section B1 mezzanine have been cancelled from this project.

Question 25: Are all transformers active and in service?

Answer to Question 25: Yes

Question 26: Are the leads copper or aluminum clad?

Answer to Question 26: Copper

Question 27: Does the conduit need to be replaced on each transformer Answer to Question 27: NO – See question 10 response to splice box/cable splice requirement if any.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.