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2020-875

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 Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-May-2020

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 W52P1J20R5006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Apr-2020

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 is extended, X 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

08-May-2020

CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ROCK ISLAND

3055 RODMAN AVENUE

ROCK ISLAND IL 61299-8000

W52P1J 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W52P1J20R5006

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 0001

The purpose for this Amendment is the following:

1. To update contractor proposal submission procedure to the following:

Contractor proposal submission shall be submitted via email to the following email addresses:

julie.k.culliton.civ@mail.mil and molly.j.lewis4.civ@mail.mil. Please note that large attachments may take longer to be accepted into the ACC-RI email system. Please be aware that large files may require extra time to be delivered into our email system. All proposal documents must be fully delivered into the email system, and timestamped no later than the date and time listed in BLOCK 13 of the solicitation. Our email system standard is an estimated limit of ten (10) megabits per incoming email. Electronic proposal submission is mandatory.

Bid bonds cannot be accepted electronically. Due to restricted access at the Rock Island Arsenal, all bid bonds shall be mailed to the following address. Please note 20R5006 in the address area.

Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Attention: Julie Culliton 20R5006 3055 Rodman Avenue Building 60 Rock Island, IL 61299

2. To answer the following contractor questions Q1: How long does the AT Level 1 training take?

A1: Approximately 1 hour.

Q2: FM Data Sheet 2-81,3.1.3.3, Pg. 38, Para. 7 states the following: "Where the pipe scale indicates internal or external corrosion, clean and measure the pipe wall thickness to determine if the walls of the pipe have weakened.

Hydrostatically test the system as outlined in Data Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers."

2a: Will this be a requirement on the Base Bid? This would be very difficult to quantify the amount of pipes that would qualify under the statement above since the majority of the piping in the facility is painted and the internal condition is an unknown at the time of the bid.

A2a: Pipe wall measurement and hydrostatic testing is not part of the Scope of Work for Base Bid. Only the specific sections called out in Attachment 0001, Scope of Work regarding Appendix C, FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets are applicable to this requirement.

2b: Will this be required on the Bid Option's? This would be very difficult to quantify the amount of pipes that would qualify under the statement above since the majority of the piping in the facility is painted and the internal condition is an unknown at the time of the bid.

A2b: Pipe wall measurement and hydrostatic testing is not part of the Scope of Work for any of the Options. Only the specific sections called out in Attachment 0001, Scope of Work regarding Appendix C, FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets are applicable to this requirement.

Q3: Could pictures be taken of the High Stack area including:

A3: Refer to the attached pictures and the annotations to each request below.

a. Both ends of the racking system?

Pictures 0041 to 0048 show the west end of the racking system. Starting from the south and proceeding to the north.

None of the sprinkler piping is visible from the east end of the racking system. Therefore pictures are not included of that end.

b. All flue spaces of each rack section showing the number of horizontal runs in the flue space?

It is not possible to get a good view of the number of horizontal runs in each of the racks due to the placement of the piping and the limited access space. However the number of runs for each flue are listed below starting from the south and proceeding to the north;

First Flue: Five (5) horizontal piping runs Second Flue: Nine (9) horizontal piping runs Third Flue: Seven (7) horizontal piping runs Fourth Flue: Four (4) horizontal piping runs Fifth Flue: Eight (8) horizontal piping runs Sixth Flue: Five (5) horizontal piping runs

c. The rail system on the floor of the west end of the racks.

Refer to pictures 0041 through 0048.

d. All the aisle ways including the space between the walls and the rack?

Refer to pictures 0041 through 0048.

Q4: Could you please take 2 general pictures of each of the 4 identified areas? These do not need to be specific but just to show a rough idea of the floor condition and the ceiling condition.

a. Foundry

Refer to pictures 0055 through 0057.

b. Weld

Refer to pictures 0053 and 0054.

c. Plating

Refer to pictures 0051 and 0052.

d. Stacker (East end of High Stack Area)

Refer to pictures 0049 and 0050.

Q5: Does the water supply to the building sprinkler have a Backflow Preventer?

If yes, is it a single check or double detector system?

A5: There is a dedicated fire protection line that goes around the manufacturing complex to serve the sprinkler systems. The fire protection line is connected to the potable water system in three (3) locations. Each location is protected by a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer.

Q6: What is the height of each of the racks in the high stack area?

A6: The top of the racks is approximately 50 ft. above the floor elevation.

Q7: What is the distance from the west wall to the face of the racks in the high stack area?

A7: That distance is approximately 12 ft.

Q8: No drawings were provided for area #11 (Stacker) so please provide a hand sketch with rough dimensions, number of shelving rows, which row have sprinklers and a general arrangement of those sprinklers.

A8: These drawings do not exist. The number of horizontal runs in each rack have been identified in prior question #3.

Q9: Detailed flush specifications are not provided in the SOW to describe the required flush work or what criteria must be met to determine the job is complete. Are there required flush durations, flow rates, and cleanliness criteria?

A9: Refer to Section 3.1.3.3 and Table 11 in Appendix C.

Q10: A High Velocity flush is defined as having a flow rate over Reynolds Number 4,000 (transition point from laminar to turbulent flow) with target flows typically ranging from Reynolds Number 6,000 to 12,000. Does the customer desire a High Velocity flush to clean the systems or more of rinse using normal system pressure?

A10: Refer to Section 3.1.3.3 and Table 11 in Appendix C.

Q11: Are flowmeters required to prove flow rates?

A11: Yes

Q12: Properly sized flush equipment will require 3 phase 480 Volt power of 100-300 amps, so does the site have appropriate electrical drops in the area? How many feet away and what type of plugs are available? If no 480V power is proximate will the facility provide the generator and diesel?

A12: Power is not available within the building for this equipment. The Contractor will be responsible for supplying power for this equipment.

Q13: Is the primary concern metallic loss due to corrosion or buildup of sediments?

A13: Build-up of sediments that would deter system flow.

Q14: Does contamination appear to be adhered to the pipe or detached and settled on the bottom of pipe?

A14: Unknown, this is not applicable to this requirement.

Q15: Is the contamination ferrous or calcium carbonate?

A15: Unknown, this is not applicable to this requirement.

Q16: When was the last internal inspection completed and by whom? Please provide test reports and photographs.

A16: There have been no internal inspections to date.

Q17:. What is the age, quantity, and models of the existing sprinkler heads?

A17: The sprinkler heads are original to the installation. Refer to the drawings for age and quantity. Models of the existing sprinkler heads is unknown.

Q18: What is the highest height of the sprinkler heads? Will they be accessible by ladder, scissor lift or manlift or will an articulating manlift be required?

A18: The height and access varies significantly from location to location. We anticipate that access may require the use of all of this equipment.

Q19: What is the name of the sprinkler company that performed the last NFPA required Annual, Quarterly and 5 Year internal inspection?

A19: The Installation uses q required DOD UFC as the guiding code. The current Base Operations Support Services contractor manages the scheduled services for the required sprinkler systems.

Q20: Are there any known leaks in the pipe?

A20: None that we are presently aware of.

Q21: Are all sprinkler heads required to be removed prior to flushing so they will not be clogged with contamination?

A21: On the base bid, the flush consists of using the inspectors test station to collect any debris that may be present in the system. Therefore we do not anticipate removing all of the sprinkler heads for the base bid flush.

Q22: For the 10% of sprinkler heads to be replaced, does the customer desire for this work to be done before or after the flush?

A22: This work should be done after the base bid flush.

Q23: Page 2 of 18 - SOW conflicts itself by saying both "10%" and "All" sprinkler heads will be replaced. How many heads 1) in each section and 2) total must be replaced?

A23: The number of sprinkler heads is shown correctly. The base bid states to replace 10% of the sprinkler heads and the bid options state to replace all of the sprinkler heads. Therefore, if the bid options are exercised then all sprinkler heads will be replaced. If the bid options are not exercised then 10% will be replaced.

1.2.1.4 Remove and inspect a 10%, randomly selected, sample of sprinkler heads on each of the ten (10) sprinkler systems for obstructions. In no case shall the number of sprinkler heads be less than one (1).

Answer: This statement refers to the base bid work.

1.2.2.4 All sprinkler heads on the system shall be replaced as part of the Bid Option.

Answer: This statement refers to the bid option.

Q24:. What is the total linear feet of pipe for each section?

A24: Refer to the drawings.

Q25: What portions of the building or option flush loops be occupied during the flush?

A25: The entire building will be in use during the duration of the project.

Q26: Are there any special requirements for cleaning pipe dead legs or should the contractor make reasonable efforts to clean and drain dead legs?

A26: Only the recommendations with NFPA and FM Global references.

Q27: Are any sections of the system susceptible to freezing during the winter?

A27: Only on the dry pipe systems.

Q28: Is there a maximum pressure the contractor is limited to for the flush?

A28: Maximum pressure would be the pressure rating of the piping system.

Q29: Can the contractor add additional valves to the system to control flush flow path?

A29: That is a requirement of the Statement of Work in paragraph 1.2.2.5 as part of the Bid Option.

Q30: What are the make, model and output pressure and GPM of the system fire pumps?

A30: There are no fire pumps that serve these buildings.

Q31: Can the multiple flushes be done consecutively or concurrently?

A31: Yes provided that the flowrate does not overwhelm the supply system.

Q32: Prevailing wage for Plumbers is provided, but much of this work must be done by Sprinkler Fitters so please provide these rates.

A32: A sprinkler fitter falls under the plumber/pipefitter wage determination.

PLUM = United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, sprinkler fitters) Q33: If fire watch is required will this be provided by the government or the contractor? If the contractor supplied, please provide the criteria for when fire watch will be required and how many people will be needed.

Q33: Fire watch will be provided by the government.

Q34: Will weekend and after-hours work be allowed, excluding the Stacker area?

A34: Refer to the Scope of Work.

Q35: What is the total building square footage for each area (Foundry, Weld Shop, Plating, Stacker, etc.)?

A35: Refer to the drawings that are incorporated below.

Q36: Beta SAM states the project magnitude is $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 and the SF1442 says it is $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. Which is correct?

A36: The construction order of magnitude for this project is between $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00.

3. To incorporate the following pictures

a. Image 41 – Aisle ways

b. Image 42 – Aisle ways

c. Image 43 – Aisle ways

d. Image 44 – Aisle ways

e. Image 45 – Aisle ways

f. Image 46 – Aisle ways

g. Image 47 – Aisle ways

h. Image 48 – Aisle ways

i. Image 49 – Stacker

j. Image 50 – Stacker

k. Image 51 – Plating

l. Image 52 – Plating

m. Image 53 – Weld

n. Image 54 – Weld

o. Image 55 – Foundry

p. Image 56 – Foundry

q. Image 57 – Foundry

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The following have been modified:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. The United States Army Contracting Command - Rock Island requests a proposal for the flushing of the sprinkler systems in Building 212 on the Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island IL. All work is to be done in accordance with the Scope of Work for PR 2020-875.

2. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued as a full and open competition.

3. The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract from this solicitation to the responsive, responsible offeror who submits the lowest total evaluated price.

4. Notice to potential offerors: In order to align with current requirements of DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) 201.304 and Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (AFARS) 5101.304 there has been a change to the format of ACC-RI solicitations (and resultant contracts).

This notice is to inform you of that format change and to advise you to review the entire solicitation thoroughly.

5. The Government anticipates price competition, therefore, cost data is not required to be submitted with the offeror’s proposal. However, the Government reserves the right to request cost data in the event price competition does not exist. Also, please note that this requirement includes an option. All offers with separately priced line items or subline items shall be analyzed to determine if the prices are unbalanced. If cost or price analysis techniques indicate that an offer is unbalanced, the contracting officer shall -

(i) Consider the risks to the Government associated with the unbalanced pricing in determining the competitive range and in making the source selection decision; and

(ii) Consider whether award of the contract will result in paying unreasonably high prices for contract performance.

An offer may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government. See FAR 15.404-1(g) for more information.

6. Offerors are cautioned to ensure their proposals are fully complete, including all fill-ins and blanks in the RFP. Any offeror submitting a proposal agrees by submission that their proposal and the prices contained therein will be valid for 60 days after receipt of final proposals.

7. This solicitation is issued subject to availability of funds; therefore this solicitation is currently unfunded.

The Government reserves the right to not fund any work listed in the solicitation. See FAR clause 52.232- 18.

8. Offerors should note the provision at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition”.

The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this RFP without discussions with offerors (except clarifications described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, offerors initial proposals should contain the best terms. The Government does however, reserve the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

9. The prevailing Davis-Bacon Act for wage determination will be incorporated into the resultant contract and will be in effect for the entire performance period of the resultant contract. The most recent wage determination can be found online at: https://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx or see Attachment 0021 of this solicitation.

10. Please note the new security requirements included in Part 3 of the SOW. The contractor will be responsible for these requirements.

11. Contractor questions regarding solicitation and work contained in the SOW are due to the solicitation POC no later than 12:00 (noon) CST on Friday May 8, 2020 in order to assure that all Contractor questions can be answered and posted for all Contractors knowledge prior to solicitation closing.

12. Contractor proposal submission and bid bonds may be overnighted or mailed to:

Army Contracting Command

Attention: Julie Culliton 3055 Rodman Avenue Building 60, 3rd Floor Rock Island, IL 61299

OR

Proposal submission only may be sent electronically to julie.k.culliton.civ@mail.mil. Bid Bonds must be sent overnight or by mail.

13. A pre-construction site visit will be held for this project at 10:00 am CST on Friday, April 24, 2020.

Government Personnel will meet all site visit attendees at the turn-style in the parking lot behind Building 212. See Attachment 0022 for map.

******PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - VERY IMPORTANT***********

DUE TO THE CURRENT CONDITIONS WITH COVID-19 THE SITE VISIT WILL BE

CONDUCTED UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC)

THE SITE VISIT WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE INCLUDING GOVERNMENT

PERSONNEL. IF NECESSARY MULTIPLE SITE VISITS WILL BE SCHEDULED AND

YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF AN ALTERNATE TIME.

ONLY ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM YOUR COMPANY IS ALLOWED TO ATTEND

THE SITE VISIT.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A FACE COVERING IAW CDC GUIDELINES.

ALL ATTENDEES AND GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WILL REMAIN A MINIMUM OF 6

FEET

APART AT ALL TIMES.

SAFETY GLASSES ARE REQUIRED.

RESERVATIONS FOR THIS SITE VISIT ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL ATTENDEES AT

LEAST 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SITE VISIT. IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE

BADGE ACCESS YOU STILL MUST MAKE A RESERVATION FOR THE SITE VISIT IN

ORDER FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AT

ANY GIVEN TIME. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND WITHOUT A

RESERVATION REGARDLESS OF INSTALLATION ACCESS.

ALL ATTENDEES WITHOUT BADGE ACCESS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE

ACCESS CONTROL RECORDS CHECK REQUEST FORM, ATTACHMENT 0020 OF THIS

SOLICITATION NLT 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SITE VISIT AND RETURN THE FORM

TO:

usarmy.ria.imcom.mbx.usag-access-request@mail.mil and molly.j.lewis4.civ@mail.mil, and julie.k.culliton.civ@mail.mil.

CONTRACTORS NOT RETURNING THIS FORM 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SITE VISIT

WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SITE VISIT.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL ATTENDEES MUST ACCESS THE ISLAND THROUGH THE

MOLINE GATE AND STOP AT BUILDING 23, VISITOR CENTER CONTROL CENTER,

TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE ISLAND UNLESS YOU HAVE AN EXISTING BADGE TO

GAIN ACCESS.

14. This executive summary is provided as an administrative convenience and is not intended to alter the terms and conditions of the solicitation in any way. Any inconsistencies between this executive summary and other solicitation provisions shall be resolved in favor of the other solicitation provisions.

15. This RFP should not be discussed with any Government employee except the Contracting Officer, Ms.

Molly Lewis or the Contract Specialist, Ms. Julie Culliton. Failure to adhere to this restriction may be grounds to declare your firm ineligible for consideration of any award resulting from this competitive acquisition.

16. The Government representative for the RFP is Julie Culliton, (309) 782-5354, julie.k.culliton.civ@mail.mil. Comments or questions should be directed in writing to Julie Culliton by email, providing the RFP number, W52P1J20R5006 in the subject line.

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