W91151-16-B-0022-0001_RFI.pdf

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

ENGINEERING DIVISION (CONTRACTING SECTION)

BLDG 4610, ENGINEER DRIVE

FORT HOOD TX 76544-5055

0010781069 AD011004P

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

The purpose of this amendment is to answ er questions from industry.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Jun-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-0022

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Jun-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

24-Jun-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 W91151

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91151-16-B-0022

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SPECIAL NOTICE

SPECIAL NOTICE

Any bids received in response to this solicitation SHALL carry a 120 day acceptance period before prices need to be verified, extended or re-negotiated.

Public Bid Openings: Please refer to Block 13A of the 1442. Anyone wishing to attend the bid opening MUST notify the Contracting Officer of record in this solicitation no later than 29 June 2016 with a firm commitment to attend.

Public Bid Openings and Mailing Address:

Directorate of Public Works ATTN: Engineering Division (CONTRACTING SECTION) Building 4612 Engineer Drive Fort Hood, Texas 76522

Bid Opening will be conducted in the QA Conference Room, Building 4610 Engineer Drive, Fort Hood, Texas.

1. Pre-requisites for Specialty Trade licensure and certification:

The contractor shall provide documentation to support that it possesses the qualifications to, or can acquire assets to, demonstrate journeyman (or master license) qualifications in the following trades: The Contractor shall provide written verification of being in the normal business as a prime contractor with a minimum of 5 years experience performing HVAC work, utilizing the NAICS 238220, Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors. In responding to this solicitation for bids, the bidder shall provide copies of certifications/training identified above and below as a part of the bid. Current Texas Refrigeration Certification is required. Failure to provide this documentation will render the bid non- responsive and no further consideration will be given to that bidder for award of this contract. No substitution of the individual possessing the required pre-qualifications will be authorized without the written approval of the Contracting Officer, and no time will be allowed for the contractor to acquire the required training/certification after the contract is awarded.

2. Work Experience:

The prime contractor shall demonstrate that it possesses general construction contract management by providing at least three examples of relevant work experience in an awarded contract similar to the requirements stated in this solicitation. Documentation shall be submitted with the bid and include the contract number, the date of contract award, the customer's name and contact information, the awarded dollar value, a description of all work elements included in the contract, the number and type of specialty trades needed to complete the contract, and the period of time allocated for completion of the work.

Federal work experience is preferred; however, the Government will accept work experience from both

State and institutional and commercial contracts as well. No residential work experience will be considered appropriate for this purpose. Failure to provide this documentation will render the bid/offer non-responsive and no further consideration will be given to that bidder for award of this contract.

SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

Offerors shall submit a list of proposed subcontractors as an attachment to their bid. If offeror does not intend on utilizing subcontractors (self-perform), offeror shall state so in their bid. Failure to provide this listing or statement will render the quote nonresponsive and eliminate the offer from further consideration for award.

(End of special requirements)

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Responses to industry questions (RFI’s) added.

AT/OPSEC requirements added.

Correction to Special Requirements, Section 00100 completed.

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

AT/OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

Antiterrorism (AT)/Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements

AT LEVEL I TRAINING

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the Requiring Activity (RA) Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

IWATCH AND/OR CORPSWATCH TRAINING

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

OPSEC TRAINING

All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

ESCORT REQUIRED FOR RESTRICTED AND/OR SECURE AREAS

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

PRE-SCREENING OF EMPLOYEE CANDIDATES USING E-VERIFY PROGRAM

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

(End of Summary of Changes)

The following items are applicable to this modification:

RESPONSE TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS

1. Will this project require commissioning?

No, commissioning is not required for this project. Test and Balance is required.

2. Since this building will be occupied during construction will the government want temporary AC/Heat?

Temporary HVAC is not required for this project.

3. Can the chiller pad be extended? If so please provide a detail on the drawing.

N/A. This question does not pertain to this project.

4. Can we get the make & model numbers of the existing fan coil units from as built drawings.

See Tech Exhibit B – Drawings, Sheet M-601, for the New Fan Coil Unit Schedule and requirements for this solicitation.

5. According to the specifications (Section 01 35 13 paragraph 1.4.1) and solicitation

(Section 00800 special contract requirements) the contractor must attend the site visit in order to bid the project. Is this correct?

Not required.

6. According to the specifications (Section 01 35 13 paragraph 1.4.2) and solicitation

(Section 00800 special contract requirements) the contractor must submit a draft progress schedule. Is this correct?

Not required.

7. Can we get the make & model numbers of the existing fan coil units from as built drawings.

See question 4.

12. Will additional controls need to be provided for bell tower exhaust fan and damper actuator replaced?

Yes, additional controls is required for the bell tower exhaust fan. Contractor shall replace the existing damper actuator and controls on the bell tower exhaust fan with new controls and interlock the exhaust fan with the new DDC control system in the mech. Room. (The bell tower exhaust fan is to remain)

13. Will extended warranty be required?

One year warranty on workmanship. Manufacturer warranty on installed equipment.

14. Can the Government provide the site visit sign-in sheet?

Yes upon request.

15. Page 6 of the solicitation, pre-requisites, states: “The contractor shall provide written verification of being in the normal business of road work and paving construction as a prime contractor for a minimum of 5 years performing HVAC work.” Please clarify the requirements.

Typo. It will be corrected. Verification of HVAC experience is required.

16. Spec section 01 33 00, para 1.10 states: “For any rejection of a submittal the QCM has 1 days to resubmit unless directed otherwise from the KO.” One day is not enough time to change, rebuild and resubmit any submittal. Is this an error in the specifications?

No. Rejected submittals have why they are rejected. Correction and resubmit can be and has been done in 24 hours.

17. Spec section 01 35 13 para 1.4.9.4 discusses OPSEC Training. The website or training location is NOT in the paragraph. Will the government provide this information?

See Section 00800, AT/OPSEC Requirements for websites.

18. The Spec’s and Submittal Register call for a SWPPP and a TRAFFIC CONTROL

PLAN. Are these plans required for this project?

You are expected to tailor the Submittal Register to the contract. Not everything will apply.

19. Spec section 01 45 01.00 20, para 3.1 3-Key Personal. Is a Full time Project

Manager, Full time Superintendent and Full time Quality Control Manager required?

“The Contractor's contract management team shall be comprised, at a minimum, of a Project Manager, a full-time dedicated Superintendent (IAW 52.236-6, Superintendence by the Contractor), and a Quality Control Manager.”

Only the Superintendent is full time and shall be present on the job site while any work is being performed.

20. Spec section 01 57 20.00 10, para 1.4 states: “-----Appointment of an Environmental

Manager and the necessity of an Environmental Protection Plan shall be determined by the DPW Environmental Division.” Does this project require an Environmental Manger and Environmental Protection Plan?

No.

21. Has an asbestos, lead base paint, mold survey been conducted?

Survey was conducted in 1997. Floor tiles have Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and building caulkings and putties – interior and exterior – are Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM). Neither floor tiles or caulkings and putties will be disturbed on this project.

22. Is the contractor required to perform an asbestos, lead base paint, mold survey?

No.

23. Does work have to be sequenced to keep controlled air in the building while replacing the FC units?

All work in the facility shall be plan, scheduled and coordinated with the COR.

24. Is TAB required for this project?

Yes, TAB is required for this project.

25. In spec section 23 05 93, para 1.9 warranty, the 1st line states; “furnish workmanship and performance warranty — for a period not less than 3 years. The last line states, “The contractor must also provide a 3 year contractor installation warranty”. FAR 52.246-21 only requires a 1 year warranty installation warranty. A 3 year workmanship, performance and installation warranty will incur extra cost to the government. Does the Government require a 1 year warranty per FAR clause or a 3 year warranty per specification?

One year contractor workmanship. Manufacturer’s warranty on installed equipment.

26. Will temporary Cooling need to be provided?

No, temporary HVAC is not required.

27. Will commissioning be required?

See question 1.

28. Will additional controls need to be provided for bell tower exhaust fan and damper actuator replaced?

See question 12.

29. Will extended warranty be required?

See Question 25.