B.08 W50S9622B0002 Amendment 02 - Construct F-16 Mission Training Center (SF 30).pdf

LUXC189012

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

Amemdment 02 to solicitation number W50S9622B0002 is issued to incorporate the follow ing: see next page and Summary of Changes. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Sep-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 W50S9622B0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Aug-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 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

15-Sep-2022

CODE

SDANG 114FW BASE CONTRACTING

1201 W ALGONQUIN ST

SIOUX FALLS SD 57104-0264

W50S96 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W50S9622B0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 02

1. The Bid Opening date is hereby changed from 20-Sep-2022 at 02:00 PM local time to 4-Oct-2022 at 02:00 PM local time.

2. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: The Specifications have been revised in sections listed below. See the updated Specification Volume 1: B.08 W50S9622B0002 - Attachment 2 Specifications Volume 1 LUXC189012 (Revision 1).

a. Changed Item 1.21 SECTION 01 14 00 of the specifications

b. Changed Item 1.25 SECTION 01 14 00 of the specifications

3. Amendment 02, Attachment 1 is a list of the Questions and Answers, asked and provided to date. Prospective bidders shall review all questions and answers and adjust their bids accordingly. NOTE: The response to question 008 has been updated.

4. Bidders are reminded that you are required to register to hand deliver bids and attend the bid opening in person OR to attend via phone if submitting bid via email. You must register seven days prior to bid opening. See Response 039.

5. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Sep-2022 02:00 PM to 04-Oct-2022 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been modified:

252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall--

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

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(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general--

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

B.08 W50S9622B0002 - Attachment 1 Plans LUXC189012 B.08 W50S9622B0002 - Attachment 2 Specifications Volume 1 LUXC189012 (Revision 1) B.08 W50S9622B0002 - Attachment 3 Specifications Volume 2 LUXC189012

*NOTE: Plans and specifications are not attached to the solicitation. Due to security reasons, plans and specifications are only available through https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. Reference Section 00100 item 4(f) of this solicitation.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)

W50S9622B0002 – Construct F-16 Mission Training Center Questions and Answer – Amendment 02

Amendment 01 – 7 September 2022

Question 001: Specifications Volume 1 seemed incomplete on Sam.gov. Will that be updated?

Response 001: The complete Volume 1 (830pages) has been uploaded and is available on sam.gov.

Question 002: DD1391 has cost greater than magnitude range in solicitation. Do you have more than $10M funded?

Response 002: DD1391 is a programming document and is an estimate that includes A&E fees on both sides. The magnitude of this project is between $5-10M.

Question 003: Are these FY22 funds?

Response 003: Yes, FY22 MILCON funds

Question 004: Is our Bid Guarantee for 90 days? Do we have to provide 90 day pricing on Options?

Response 004: Refer to item 13.D. on page 1 of the Solicitation (SF1442) and also FAR Clause 52.217-7. Bids must provide 90 calendar days for acceptance after bid opening. Options can be exercised within 90 days after contract award.

Question 005: Will Bid Opening be open to the public?

Response 005: Yes, it is a public Bid Opening and will be held at SDANG 1201 West Algonquin St, Sioux Falls, SD. Bldg # and Rm # are yet to be determined.

Question 006: Will there be a Skype or Zoom invite for the Bid Opening?

Response 006: Virtual attendance will be possible through Microsoft TEAMS either by dial-in or web. Those details are pending.

Question 007: What is the latest you will actually post Amendments on Sam.gov?

Response 007: Generally, we plan to post amendments no less than 3 days prior to the bid opening in order to allow some time for response and acknowledgement of any amendments but it depends on the circumstances.

Question 008: Will you be Awarding and starting construction this fall? Or will we be allowed to wait until Spring?

Response 008: Despite the tentative schedule information provided during the PreBid Conference, a Notice To Proceed is not likely on that previously proposed schedule and a March 2023 Notice To Proceed can be anticipated. We anticipate award this fall and the date for the Notice to Proceed will be coordinated with the awardee which may allow for a Spring start.

Question 009: Is there a transformer in this project because lead time on those is around a year right now?

Response 009: Yes, see drawing ES100 and spec section 26 20 00.

Question 010: Who is paying for testing?

Response 010: Independent testing as required by the specifications is the contractor’s responsibility.

Question 011: Are utilities provided and who pays utility connection fees?

Response 011: Contractor is responsible for installing and metering temporary service connections.

Question 012: Is there a staging area?

Response 012: The construction site is inclusive of your staging area.

Question 013: Do we need to fence the perimeter of the construction area?

Amendment 02 - Attachment 1

Response 013: Refer to the specifications.

Question 014: Do we have to go through specific contractors for fire alarm or security controls, etc.?

Response 014: There are no ‘brand name’ requirements but 100% compatibility with existing systems is required: existing fire alarms = Monaco; existing security controls = Advantor; existing key system is Best (Stanley) locks.

Question 015: Is the integrated automations (cyber security) in electrical section (Division 25) something new?

Response 015: The DIVISION 25 requirements have not been part of any previous projects here at SDANG.

Question 016: How do we send/receive secure documents?

Response 016: DoD SAFE (apps.mil) - https://safe.apps.mil/

Question 017: Will there be Type C services on this project?

Response 017: Yes.

Question 018: Do you have any special system for submitting shop drawings and things like that?

Response 018: See spec section 01 31 23.13 20.

Question 019: Are we allowed to share documents with subcontractors?

Response 019: Yes, and you are responsible for who you share them with. Do not post them in unmonitored public ‘plan rooms’.

Question 020: Are we working anywhere near the geothermal loop system for Bldg 48?

Response 020: See plan sheet C-100.

Question 021: N/A

Response 021: DELETED Item 3.6 in SECTION 01 50 00 of Specifications.

Question 022: N/A

Response 022: DELETED Item 1.10.1 in SECTION 01 30 00 of Specifications.

Amendment 02 – 15 September 2022

Question 023: The Plumbing spec 22 00 00 3.12 Table I appears to call out cast iron hub and spigot for underground waste piping.

Would PVC be allowed for underground waste piping as well?

Response 023: Pending.

Question 024: Can Grooved fittings be used for heating and chilled water piping?

Response 024: Pending.

Question 025: On pg. 28 of Vol. 1, it mentions it must compliance with the “Buy American Act” but does not give any other info that I can find.

Response 025: Refer to FAR 52.225-11 (p47 of 78 of Solicitation) and FAR52.225-12 (p16 of 78 of Solicitation) for information regarding the “Buy American Requirement for Construction Materials”. Buy American Act compliance is also part of your Companies Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8. https://www.acquisition .gov/

Question 026: In regards to the ESD flooring in the flight simulator areas. The drawings show an ESD system. Yet the spec itself is for a basic 3-part fuel resistant system commonly found in military airplane hangars. Which is required and if ESD, what is the conductivity range required.

Response 026: Pending.

Question 027: Will all the floor drains require trap primers? The details appear to show Floor Drain Trap Primers and by code they are not required.

Response 027: Pending

Question 028: Will floor drains require venting? The details do not appear to show venting for Floor Drains and by code they are required.

Response 028: Pending.

Question 029: I cannot find the finish schedule for porcelain tile selections. Is it available?

Response 029: Pending

Question 030: The background check spec calls for Level 1 Antiterrorism training to be provide. Is that required for all employees?

Response 030: Yes, it is required for all employees. The AT Level 1 training is provided by the SDANG Antiterrorism Office using a trifold brochure. This brochure will be provided after award.

Question 031: In note 4 on plan sheet AE101 3/8” trench covers are called out but on the structural sheets they call out 1/2".

Response 031: Pending.

Question 032: Verify that the Owner will be responsible for removing ALL chemicals, unbolted items, personal effects, etc from the affected areas prior to construction.

Response 032: Pending

Question 033: Reference S-001 Soil/Foundation Notes #1 – provide referenced geotechnical report by Geotek dated February 10, 2020.

Response 033: Pending.

Question 034: Reference Sheet LS101Planting Schedule – Maiden Grass, Mugo Pine, Boulders, and the Washed River Rock Bed are all listed as OLI #6 (Parking Lot). These items appear to belong OLI #3 (Landscaping). Clarify what OLI these belong in.

Response 034: Pending.

Question 035: Reference Sheet C-301 – In the center of the sheet, there is a note to remove sanitary structure. Provide further information as to the size, materials, and weight of this structure. Photos would be helpful as well.

Response 035: Pending.

Question 036: We understand that the Government intends to award a lump sum contract for this Task Order. The construction industry continues to experience significant cost volatility in nearly all commodities that cannot be anticipated. Subcontractors are receiving unforeseen increases in material costs from their suppliers, sometimes on a weekly basis, that can be as high as 10% or more. How is the Government going to accommodate the current price escalation being experienced in the marketplace with regards to commodities such as wood, steel, plastics, etc? Can an Equitable Price Adjustment (EPA) per contract length as one of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 216.203-4(1)(ii) clause be added to the RFP?

Response 036: Pending.

Question 037: Has a Limited Source Justification (FAR 6.302-1(c), 6.303) been prepared for any materials identified under this solicitation? If so, identify which systems to which they apply and provide all related documentation, including any required Approval (FAR 6.304) or Certification (FAR 6.303(b)(12)).

Response 037: See Section 00100 Item 14 of the solicitation and Spec SECTION 01 33 00 Item 1.1.4.

Question 038: Confirm that the Government will allow proposers a minimum of seven (7) days to respond to the RFP starting from the date that the Government responds to 100% of the RFIs received.

Response 038: The Government requests that all questions be in writing and submitted to the Gov’t NOT LATER THAN seven

(7) days prior to bid opening. All Gov’t responses will be provided in writing. The Gov’t plans to provide Bidders as much time as possible to react to the Govt’s responses to questions.

Question 039: Do I need RSVP to attend the Bid Opening?

Response 039: Whether you plan to attend virtually or in person, all those planning to attend the Bid Opening must register in advance. Please register by sending an email (minimum of 3 days prior). SEND: Company Name, Each Attendee’s Name, Email Address, Phone Number TO: 114.msg.contracting.org@us.af.mil, kurtis.lunstra@us.af.mil and jeremiah.minter@us.af.mil. Be sure to include W50S9622B0002 in the Subject.