W91151-16-B-0001-0001_RFI.pdf

0010780962 CA900313P

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

a. This amendment is issued to provide the responses to questions received from industry.

b. The terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Mar-2016

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 W91151-16-B-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Feb-2016

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-Mar-2016

CODE

MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD

MISSION CONTRACTING OFFICE (MCO)

BUILDING 1001, ROOM W103

1001 761ST TANK BATTALION AVE

FORT HOOD TX 76544-5025

W91151 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91151-16-B-0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

RESPONSE TO RFI QUESTIONS

Response to Industry Questions

1 – Who is the Fire Alarm Vender for building 6602?

The building is equipped with SimplexGrinnell Fire Alarm system.

2 – Which Exhaust fan opening (s) (EF4/EF5) get blocked in?

The exhaust fan, EF-5 shall be removed, exhaust fan louver is to remain and to be blocked with sheet metal from inside and outside.

3 – What are the Spec (s) for the new Exhaust Fan (EF4/EF5) that’s going back in?

EF-4 shall be replaced with new exhaust fan. New EF-4 shall be interlocked with AHU-1.

Mark Service Max. cfm Mini. cfm HP Elec. Data Location EF-4 Gym 3000 2300 1 460v/3/60 Wall mount Provide and install new exhaust fan with housing and integrated shutters.

Provide new exhaust fan with variable speed motor

4 – On the Side of the Building where we are to remove the 5 Motorized Louvers who will

Be trimming the Trees so we can get a lift in there?

Contractors shall be responsible if trees need to be trimmed. Contractor shall coordinate with DPW Environmental division before they proceed with any trimming.

5 – Per Plan and Spec we are to remove the Motorized Louvers and patch back the Brick Wall, will the government give any specs on the brick?

As per the Specs we are to match existing this will be almost in possible due to the age of the brick/building.

The existing louvers are to remain, but demo all associated electrical back to the elec. Panel to include conduits, wires breakers, actuators…..etc. patch existing louvers with sheet metal on both sides (from inside and outside).

6 – For the Condenser Pad is there any Concrete Requirements?

(Pad Thickness/PSI of Concrete/Wire vs Rebar) Conc. Pad shall be mini. 4’’ thick. See specs for detail.

7 – While at the site visit we noticed that the Duct/Smoke Alarm (s) in the Mechanical Room are not up to code.

As per this project are we to bring the Duct/Smoke Alarm (s) up to Code?

Yes, all new duct/smoke detectors shall be installed per code for AHU-1 and AHU-2.

Note: duct/smoke detector shall be installed on both supply and return ducts. For the multi-zone AHU-2, smoke detector shall be installed on the return duct and on each zone supply duct.

8 – Will the Gym be occupied during Construction?

No

9 – Gym Floor has a Rubber Flooring

What thickness of Plywood/Flooring Protection will the government require to protect the Floor?

Contractor shall provide the maximum flooring protection required to protect the gym floor. Contractor will be responsible for any damages if any to the gym floor.

10 – Will we need to supply Temp Cooling for the Building?

No

11 – Can we use Grooved Pipe instead of Welded Pipe?

All Sch. 40 Carbon Steel above 2” Shall be Grooved or Welded per code.

See specs for details.

12 – The Mechanical License should be the same as HVAC Technician License?

Mechanical License is good for Mechanical and HVAC per the State

Please Confirm

See specs for licenses requirement

13 – For the Welder Certification what are you looking for?

All of our Welders come from the UA, they ALL have a Minimum of the 21 cert.

See specs for details

14 – Do we need to provide Port O Potty or can we use the Facilities restrooms?

Contractor is not allowed to use the facilities restrooms.

15 – Can the Project Manager/QCQA/Superintendent be triple hatted?

No, it is required to have a separate individual for each hat for this project.

16. Will the building be occupied during construction? Yes, but the construction area (where work is to take place) will not be occupied.

17. Is there Quiet Times that have to be maintained during demo and construction? No

18. Will temp HVAC be required during construction? No

19. Do you require new triple duty valve and suction diffuser for new chilled water pump? Contractor shall provide and install new isolation valve, flexible connector and pressure gauge on both sides of the intake and discharge of the chilled water pump. Also, contractor shall provide and install new strainer, balancing valve and check valve or triple duty valve on the discharge side of the pump.

20. Will new balancing valves, strainers (coil kits) and isolation valves be required for hot and chilled water coils for new AHU's? Connect new AHU’s to existing hydronic piping and per drawings.

21. Will chilled water pump and AHU's require frequency drives or motor starters? The new AHU’s and the chilled water pump shall be installed with frequency drives.

22. Confirm the only Duct work to be replaced is the outside air duct for AHU. See drawings for ductwork replacement.

23. Will a DALT test be required on the existing duct work? Yes, both DALT and TAB are needed for this project.

24. Is the contractor responsible for leaks in the existing duct work? No, but when TAB is performed, reports shall be provided and any leaks shall be brought to the COR attention.

25. Is the contractor responsible to repair or replace existing dampers that do not work? Yes, it is part of the controls repairs/install. Contractor shall be responsible to provide a new DDC control systems (for all new AHU’s, exist. boiler and chiller as shown on sheet M-701 & M-702) and shall install all necessary components, devices and appurtenances to make the system complete, functional and fully tested. See sequence of operation on sheet M-701 and M-702 for details.

26. Is the contractor responsible to repair or replace damaged insulation on the existing duct work?

Contractor will be responsible for: connecting the existing ductwork to new AHU’s. Make modifications as required to accommodate new equipment. Provide flexible canvas connections to equipment and re-insulate new ductwork and ductwork piping that was disturbed due to removal/replacement of new equipment.

27. Is Commissioning required in addition to the TAB? No

28. Will a separate Commissioning Agent be required? No

29. Is TAB required of the existing duct work? Yes

30. Has an Environmental Survey, (for Mold, Asbestos, and Lead Base Paint, etc) been conducted on the building? Yes

No need for bricks to fill in the holes. Louvers to remain and to be patched with sheet metal on both sides (interior and exterior). Demo all associated electrical to include conduits, wires, and actuators and paint the wall where equipment has been removed to match Do you require new triple duty valve and suction diffuser for new chilled water pump? Contractor shall provide and install new isolation valve, flexible connector and pressure gauge on both sides of the intake and discharge of the chilled water pump. Also, contractor shall provide and install new strainer, balancing valve and check valve or triple duty valve on the discharge side of the pump.

33. Will new balancing valves, strainers (coil kits) and isolation valves be required for hot and chilled water coils for new AHU's? Connect new AHU’s to existing hydronic piping and per drawings.

31. Is the contractor responsible for conducting an Environmental Survey on the building? No

32. Can a different color brick be used to fill in the holes after the motorized louvers have been removed?

This would provide an accent to the building and would not look like a patched wall.

34. Will chilled water pump and AHU's require frequency drives or motor starters? The new AHU’s and the chilled water pump shall be installed with frequency drives.

36. Confirm the only Duct work to be replaced is the outside air duct for AHU 1. See drawings for ductwork replacement.

37. Will a DALT test be required on the existing duct work? Yes, both DALT and TAB are needed for this project.

38. Is the contractor responsible for leaks in the existing duct work? No, but when TAB is performed, reports shall be provided and any leaks shall be brought to the COR attention.

39. Is the contractor responsible to repair or replace existing dampers that do not work? Yes, it is part of the controls repairs/install. Contractor shall be responsible to provide a new DDC control systems (for all new AHU’s, exist. boiler and chiller as shown on sheet M-701 & M-702) and shall install all necessary components, devices and appurtenances to make the system complete, functional and fully tested. See sequence of operation on sheet M-701 and M-702 for details.

40. Is the contractor responsible to repair or replace damaged insulation on the existing duct work?

Contractor will be responsible for: connecting the existing ductwork to new AHU’s. Make modifications as required to accommodate new equipment. Provide flexible canvas connections to equipment and re-insulate new ductwork and ductwork piping that was disturbed due to removal/replacement of new equipment.

41. Is Commissioning required in addition to the TAB? No

42. Will a separate Commissioning Agent be required? No

43. Is TAB required of the existing duct work? Yes

44. Has an Environmental Survey, (for Mold, Asbestos, and Lead Base Paint, etc) been conducted on the building? Yes

45. Is the contractor responsible for conducting an Environmental Survey on the building? No

46. Can a different color brick be used to fill in the holes after the motorized louvers have been removed?

This would provide an accent to the building and would not look like a patched wall. No need for bricks to fill in the holes. Louvers to remain and to be patched with sheet metal on both sides (interior and exterior).

Demo all associated electrical to include conduits, wires, and actuators and paint the wall where equipment has been removed to match

RFI’s for bldg. 6602

47. Do we have to tooth in the masonry work for the brick and block or can we just fill in the void?

No need, see above

48 Will the exhaust fans remain? No, EF-4 is to be replaced with new and EF-5 is to be demo’d. 1.

49. Do you require new triple duty valve and suction diffuser for new chilled water pump? See above

50. Will new balancing valves, strainers (coil kits) and isolation valves are required for hot and chilled water coils for new AHU’s? See above

51. Will chilled water pump and AHU’s require frequency drives or motor starters?

52. Will temporary cooling be required? See above

53. Can the pad for the mini split unit be pre-cast instead of pour in place concrete? See specs for details

54. Are demolished Air handlers, exhaust fans and motorized louvers expected to be turned back into government after demo? No, it is the contractor responsibility to demo and remove AHU’s, exhaust fans …etc off site. But, demo’d control components/equipment such as existing actuators, sensors, controllers….etc shall be turned over to DPW.

55. What is the MOCP and MCA of the current AHUs? See AHU’s schedule on sheet M-601 for elec. data

56. What is the MOCP and MCA of the current pump? See pump schedule on sheet M-601 for elec.

data

57. EF$ & EF5 are not scheduled, please provide more information. See this RFI for EF-4 schedule.

58. I did not see piping detail on the pump, are there any additional drawings? See above for details.

59. What is the max pressure of the system? Operating pressure is 30 PSI1. When can we expect to receive answers to this RFI? Consult with the contracting agency.

60. What security checks will workers need to pass? Check in with contracting agency.

61. What hours / days will work be permitted? Normal working hours from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm 5 days a week

62. Are there any liquidated damages if schedule is not met? Yes

63. With the new equipment are we providing new disconnects for AHU’s, split system, pump (chill water) exhaust fans? Yes. All new equipment shall be installed per IEC and per DPW specs.

64. For the new split system are we to have a pad poured, or can we use concrete fixed pad or equipment rails? See specs for details (preferred to have a concrete pad for the new split system)

65. Are the existing pads in the mechanical room big enough for the new equipment?

It is the contractor responsibility to make sure that the existing pads in the mech. Room is big enough before placing order for the new equipment. If new equipment is larger than the existing pads, contractor shall add on to the existing concrete pads to accommodate for new equipment.

65. Does the new pump inside the mechanical room need to have a pad poured? See drawing for detail, if it says the pump needs a pad, then contractor shall provide and install a pad if not then it’s not required.

66. Who is the existing controls contractor? N/A

67. EF4 & EF5 are not scheduled, please provide more information, and will also need to know MOCP and MCA of the existing? See schedule above for details.

68. What is the max hydronic operating pressure on the system? Max. Operating pressure is 30 PSI

69. Will occupants of building 6602 be using an alternate location during the project? No

70. Can contractor store equipment on site? No

71. PM Spoke in the meeting about providing a Mod to the existing specs.. Will this happen in the next few days? The Mod was to add the new exhaust fan schedule to the drawings. There is no need for new drawings, since this RFI will be part of the contract and the fan schedule is included.

72. The magnitude of the procurement is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000. If so, how did the government come up with their estimate? The Government uses RS Means for cost estimate.

73. Once vetted, will contractor receive temporary badging to expedite movement to the work site daily?

Temporary meaning for the duration of the project. Consult with the contracting agency (MICC).

(End of Summary of Changes)