Amendment_to_Solicitation_RFI's.pdf

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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. The purpose of this admendment is to answ er RFI's.

B. Bid opening date has changed to 14 August 2019 at 10:30am.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Jul-2019

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 W9115119B0028

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Jul-2019

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

30-Jul-2019

CODE

MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING

MISSION CONTRACTING OFFICE (MCO)

36000 DARNALL LOOP, ROOM 1300B

FORT HOOD TX 76544-5095

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9115119B0028

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:

CHANGE BID OPENING DATE

Change Bid opening Date to 14 July 2019 at 10:30.

RESPONSE TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS

RFI’S W91151-19-B-0028 Repair Cooling Tower Gray Army Air Traffic Bldg. 90067

1. During the site-visit we observed the overhead electrical service ran directly over the existing chiller. It was also mentioned that the building absolutely could not undergo any type of power outage. EM-385-1-1 requires that lines within 20ft of LHE must be de-energized. Will the building be capable of undergoing a power outage at any time? If not, Will the safety of this procedure be negotiable (with a plan) to accommodate the building and satisfy the safety requirements set forth by EM-385-1-1?

Answer: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET AT ALL TIMES. THE CONTRACTOR

SHALL DE-ENERGIZE THE OVERHEAD LINE AS LONG AS IT TAKES TO REMOVE AND

INSTALL THE NEW CHILLER. CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH TEMPORARY POWER TO

THE BUILDING DURING THIS ACTION. CONTRACTOR IS NOT TO RELY ON THE

BUILDINGS’ EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR POWER UNLESS AN EMERGENCY ARISES

REQUIRING THE BUILDING EMERHENCY GENERATOR TO BE ACTIVATED.

CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE COR AND BUILDING OCCUPANTS AS

TO WHEN THIS ACTION IS TO BE TAKEN. BUILDING OCCUPANTS SHALL AT ALL TIMES

BE MADE AWARE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND ANY POSIBILITIE OF AN

OUTAGE OR AN INCONVIENCE TO THE OCCUPANTS.

2. Will a containment be required to penetrate the building's exterior walls for the CRAC installation?

Answer: CONTRACTOR SHALL BORE/CUT ANY NECESSARY HOLES FOR CONDENSATE

LINES, REFRIGERANT LINES, ELECTRICAL SERVICE, CONTROL WIRING ETC. AS

NEEDED. ALL WORK SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE COR AND BUILDING

OCCUPANTS. ALL NOISE SHALL BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM, NOT TO INTERFERE WITH

BUILDING OCCUPANTS. ALL PENETRATIONS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY SEALED.

3. There is currently a Wattnode meter monitoring the building power at the pad mount transformer. Will an additional meter be required to monitor the new equipment or will the current one work?

Answer: EXISTING METER SHALL REMAIN.

4. What is the electrical data for CU-1 be? (Amperage size, voltage and will it be 1phase or 3phase) Answer: CONTRACT DRAWINGS NOTE 3 CALLS FOR A LIEBERT MODEL PXO-29, 4300

CFM OR EQUIVALENT. UNIT SHALL BE A 3PHASE 240VOLT, FLA 51.7

5. Will the existing equipment that is in place where the new CRAC unit will be installed be removed before work begins?

Answer: THE EXISTING SHELVING IN THE LOCATION OF THE NEW CRAC UNIT SHALL

BE MOVED BY THE BUILDING OCCUPANTS. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTE THE SIZE OF

THE NOTED LIEBERT UNIT. THE EXISTING COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND WIRING

SHALL NOT BE MOVED.

6. The period of performance for this project is 180 days. The equipment for the chiller replacement could take 12+ weeks lead time. Can the POP be extended?

Answer: CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE COR, IF ADDITIONAL TIME IS

NEEDED, THEN CONTRACTOR SHALL REQUEST A TIME EXTENSION.

7. Can the government confirm that the existing controls for the Chiller are in good operating condition?

Answer: YES

8. Will work be capable of being performed during normal business hours?

Answer: YES. THIS BUILDING IS OCCUPIED 24/7

9. Will the government confirm that TAB will be require for this project?

Answer: YES. ALL NEW EQUIPMENT SHALL HAVE A TAB REPORT. COMPLETE

BUILDING TAB WILL NOT BE REQUIRED.

10. Will commissioning be required for this project?

Answer: YES

11. Will the government confirm that the contractor IS NOT required to provide temporary heating/cooling?

Answer: THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY TEMPORARY

HEATING OR COOLING, HOWEVER, THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE COOLING IN THE SERVER ROOM SHOULD THE NEW CRAC UNIT FAIL FOR ANY

REASON WHILE THE CHILLER IS BEING REPLACED THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY

BUILDING HEATING AND COOLING EMMEDIATLY FOR THE SERVER ROOM TO

PROTECT ALL EXISTING EQUIPMENT

12. There is currently a Wattnode meter monitoring the building power at the pad mount transformer. Will an additional meter be required to monitor the new equipment or will the current one work?

Answer: EXISTING METER SHALL REMAIN.

13. What is the required electrical data for CU-1 (amperage size, voltage and will it be 1-phase or 3-phase)

Answer: SEE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #4

14. Please confirm the schedule for completion of work as the documents reference 180 days.

Answer: CONFIRMED.

15. Who has the existing controls?

Answer: THE GOVERNMENT IS UNABLE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION DUE TO THE

QUESTON NOT BEING SPECIFIC ENOUGH.

16. Can we drop ship new unit to the location at Gray or do we have to store it until we are ready to work. In other words is there a work area we can use?

Answer: CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE COR ON EQUIPMENT

STORAGE AT THE BUILDING SITE.

17. Are the working hours 7 to 3:30?

Answer: CONTRACTORS’ WORK HOURS SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE COR.

THIS BUILDING IS OCCUPIED 24/7. NORMAL CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS

GENERALLY FALL BETWEEN 0700 AND 1700.

18. Are we providing temporary HVAC while we hook up the new units or are we working week-ends so as not to disrupt people working in the building?

Answer: SEE THE RESPONSE TO QUESTION #11

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 13-Aug-2019 10:30 AM to 14-Aug-2019 10:30 AM.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFERORS

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.

1. SUBMISSION OF BIDS

The priced bid shall be supported by a draft progress schedule that demonstrates the offeror's understanding of the work requirements, phasing of work between buildings, and estimated time frames for ordering and installing equipment.

Bidders are required to provide a CD copy of their bid documents with their IFB submission.

2. PUBLIC BID OPENINGS

Please refer to Block 13A of the 1442. Anyone wishing to attend the bid opening MUST notify the Contracting Officer Jermain Compton (jermain.m.@mail.mil) and Contract Specialist Josephine Farthing (josephine.a.farthing.civ@mail.mil) by email no later than 9 Aug 2019 12:00 P.M CST with a firm commitment to attend.

MAILING ADDRESS

Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Hood Shoemaker Center ATTN: Ms. Josephine Farthing Contracting Specialist (Construction) Bldg.36000 Darnall Loop, Room 1300B Fort Hood, Texas 76544-1027

PUBLIC BID OPENING

Shoemaker Center Bldg. 36000 Darnall Loop, Room 1463 Fort Hood, TX 76544 14 Aug 2019 at 10:30 A.M

3. PRE-REQUISITES FOR SPECIALITY TRADE LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Mechanical HVAC License class A (Minimum 5 years of experience), Certification Master Plumber, License Master Electrician, License

In responding to this solicitation, the offeror shall provide copies of certifications/training identified above as a part of the proposal. 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.

4. 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, the value of the contract at completion, a description of all work elements included in the contract, the number and type of specialty trades needed to complete the contract, the period of time allocated for completion of the work and actual time required to complete the work (include reasons for time extensions). 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.

5. ATTENDANCE PRE-BID AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCES

The Contracting Officer shall conduct a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference in conjunction with the site visit.

Information on the scheduled Site Visit is located in FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) of this solicitation. When such conference is scheduled, all potential bidders/offerors attending the site visit will be highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid/pre-proposal conference. Space limitations dictate that no more than two representatives from each company attend. The Contracting Officer will review Bid submission requirements, and other administrative matters critical for successful and timely performance of the work.

The Contractor shall attend a Government coordinated pre-construction conference within 10 calendar days of contract award. As a minimum, the conference shall be attended by the contractor’s appointed project manager, the superintendent, the QCM, and administrative personnel responsible for preparation of contract documents, certified payroll records and invoices. The contractor shall deliver letter appointments of its key personnel that include each individual’s duties, roles and responsibilities.

6. SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

Offeror 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.

7. AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION

(a) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

(b) Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, or (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a quote. The Government must receive the acknowledgment by the date and time specified for receipt of proposals indicated in block 10 of the SF1442.

8. FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS

Offerors must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation and its attachments.

The penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

9. EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing by the date and time specified in FAR Clause 52.236-27. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective offeror concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective offerors as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective offerors.

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Amendment 0001: The purpose of this admendment is to answer RFI's and to change the bid opening date to 14 August 2019 at 10:30am.

(end of provision)

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;

(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:

Title File Drawing No.

Technical Exhibit A Specifications W91151-19-B-0028

Technical Exhibit B Drawings W91151-19-B-0028 Attachment 1 Appendix A W91151-19-B-0028

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)