W911SA-17-B-0018_Amendment_1.docx

W911SA-17-B-0018

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1: The scope of work 1. General Pre-Award; paragraphs 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8 refer to plans and specifications. There are none in the contract documents. Please provide.

A1: There are no Plans and Specs for this project. The SOW will govern. Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q2: Scope of Work 1. General Pre-Award; paragraph 1.10 requires the contractor to provide a written list of all exclusions, omissions, and any other work that he/she considers not in the scope of work that would prevent this from being a complete and ready-to-use product. Without plans and specifications we have nothing to compare our scope to the Governments.

A2: There are no Plans and Specs for this project. The SOW will govern. Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q3: Scope of Work 1. General Pre-Award; paragraph 1.15, “The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits. Will the contractor be required to get permitting from the City of Conroe?

A3: SOW 2.7 all work shall be in compliance with the current applicable federal, state and city codes.

Q4: Scope of Work 1. General Pre-Award; paragraph 1.19: Can the Government provide asbestos, lead paint and mold surveys for the buildings associated with this contract?

A4: There is no Asbestos or Lead in the areas that will be worked. Digital PDF scans of asbestos, lead, and radon surveys are available.

Q5: The Scope of Work 2. General Post Award; paragraph 2.8 120 days is not a realistic project duration. The equipment will not have been received within that time frame. Can 300 days be considered?

A5: The contract days can be altered to allow for equipment lead time.

Q6: Scope of Work 4. Project Overview; paragraph 4.1.5: For bidding purposes what percentage of leaking pipes can we assume present?

A6: SOW 1.4 - The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

SOW 1.9 - The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

Based on these SOW items, it is presumed the contractor will make a site visit to gather necessary particular information, based on the project as outlined in the provided SOW, to produce a complete and usable product for the government.

Q7: Scope of Work 4. Project Overview; paragraph 4.1.5: For bidding purposes what percentage of existing pipe insulation needs to be replaced due to mold/water damage/etc.?

A7: Only the piping insulation that is damaged.

Q8: What controls’ contractor is responsible for the existing HVAC controls, or who installed the existing controls?

A8: The controls installation company is not known.

Q9: The Scope of Work: 4 Site Work: Air Handlers: What are the required CFM’s in the various areas needing HVAC service?

A9: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q10: Scope of Work: 4 Site Work: paragraph 4.4.4: What is the size of the rooms requiring above ceiling work? Please provide as built drawings.

A10: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q11: Solicitation page 6 of 29 – Evaluation Factors, second sentence, “Bidders shall submit a price for each item specified in the ‘Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs’”. No bid for a quantity less than that specified in the schedule will be accepted. Where is this schedule?

A11: The Solicitation (SF1442) lists the one item for this job. There is no other “schedule.”

Q12: Is any temporary heating or cooling required under the contract?

A12: No

Q13: Can existing HVAC as-build drawings be provided for the existing HVAC system?

A13: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q14: Scope of work calls for the chilled and heating water system to be flushed. Please confirm that there is going to be a schedule time where the complete chilled and heating water system can be off-line so that this can be completed prior to installing new coils systems?

A14: Yes; this shall be coordinated with the COR.

Q15: Please provide contact information for the DDC Controls Contractor that is maintaining the front end controls.

A15: There is no ongoing maintenance to the front end controls system.

Q16: The Scope of Work calls for the contract to be 120 days. However design and lead time on equipment will eat this duration up. Please confirm if the Government is expecting expedition cost in base bid to get equipment as fast as possible?

A16: The government does not expect expedition cost to be included in the base bid. The contract days can be altered to allow for equipment lead time.

Q17: Please confirm if the ACAA Manual “N” Commercial Load Calculation Report is the only documentation that is going to be required for design? Drawings and Specifications are not required to the Government for Approval?

A17: Digital PDF scans of the as-builts will be provided for the contractor to do redline drawings. Additionally all new equipment specifications should be submitted for review.

Q18: Can existing chiller pad be extended to create one pad big enough for two chillers or is the existing pad need to be demolished and provide two new pads sized to new chillers?

A18: Yes.

Q19: Does the maintenance department maintaining this facility have a preference on using Auto Flow Balancing Devices at Each Air Handling Unit or Manual Balancing Device at Each Air Handling Unit? Just a question to better suit the end user.

A19: If the question is in reference to the air flow at the AHU, then an auto flow balancing device would be best suited in the control scheme of the provided CFM. If the question is in reference to the CWS/HWS flow at the AHU, then a manual balancing devise would be best suited in the control scheme of the water flow.

Q20: Scope of work calls for existing insulation to be replaced if damaged. Can you please confirm if there is a certain linear footage that needs to be included as expected repairs or if this needs to be projected to replace all existing piping insulation?

A20: The intent is for the contractor to replace all damaged insulation in order to provide the government with a complete and usable product at the project’s completion.

Q21: Scope of Work calls to close off all the Outside Air Ducts. However, Code requires a minimum outside air. Please confirm if the design for this needs to meet current codes or if the government is superseding the Code Requirement and allowing no outside air during occupied hours?

A21: The intent is to replace the existing cost prohibitive systems, which require 100% OA, with new systems which will filter and recirculate the indoor air. Any entrainment of OA for the new systems shall be controlled by a CO2 sensor which shall monitor the IAQ at all times. However, it is not the intent of the government to supersede any ASHRAE requirements or local codes.

Q22: Scope of work calls for AHU to have RA FG at all returns. This is understood to be return air filter grill. However the new Air Handling Units will have filtration. Please confirm if the filtration needs to be at the AHU’s or at ALL the return air gills?

A22: The intent is to utilize the filtration bank on any AHUs located in a machine room at ground level, but to utilize return air filter grills for any AHUs located above the ceiling.

Q23: Please confirm if the Government is expecting any existing equipment to be turn over to them?

A23: The government does not expect any equipment to be returned.

Q24: Can existing HVAC as-build drawings be provided for the existing HVAC system?

A24: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q25: Scope of work calls for the chilled and heating water system to be flushed. Please confirm that there is going to be a schedule time where the complete chilled and heating water system can be off-line so that this can be completed prior to installing new coils systems?

A25: Yes; this shall be coordinated with the COR.

Q26: Please provide contact information for the DDC Controls Contractor that is maintaining the front end controls.

A26: There is no ongoing maintenance to the front end controls system.

Q27: The Scope of Work calls for the contract to be 120 days. However design and lead time on equipment will eat this duration up. Please confirm if the Government is expecting expedition cost in base bid to get equipment as fast as possible?

A27: The period of performance for this contract in its entirety has been revised to 210 days.

Q28: Please confirm if the ACAA Manual “N” Commercial Load Calculation Report is the only documentation that is going to be required for design? Drawings and Specifications are not required to the Government for Approval?

A28: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds will be provided for the contractor to do redline drawings. Additionally all new equipment specifications should be submitted for review.

Q29: Can existing chiller pad be extended to create one pad big enough for two chillers or is the existing pad need to be demolished and provide two new pads sized to new chillers?

A29: Yes

Q30: Does the maintenance department maintaining this facility have a preference on using Auto flow Balancing Devices at Each Air Handling Unit or Manual Balancing Device at Each Air Handling Unit? Just a question to better suit the end user.

A30: If the question is in reference to the air flow at the AHU, then an auto flow balancing device would be best suited in the control scheme of the provided CFM. If the question is in reference to the CWS/HWS flow at the AHU, then a manual balancing devise would be best suited in the control scheme of the water flow.

Q31: Scope of work calls for existing insulation to be replaced if damaged. Can you please confirm if there is a certain linear footage that needs to be included as expected repairs or if this needs to be projected to replace all existing piping insulation?

A31: The intent is for the contractor to replace all damaged insulation in order to provide the government with a complete and usable product at the project’s completion.

Q32: Scope of Work calls to close off all the Outside Air Ducts. However, Code requires a minimum outside air. Please confirm if the design for this needs to meet current codes or if the government is superseding the Code Requirement and allowing no outside air during occupied hours?

A32: The intent is to replace the existing cost prohibitive systems, which require 100% OA, with new systems which will filter and recirculate the indoor air. Any entrainment of OA for the new systems shall be controlled by a CO2 sensor which shall monitor the IAQ at all times. However, it is not the intent of the government to supersede any ASHRAE requirements or local codes.

Q33: Scope of work calls for AHU to have RA FG at all returns. This is understood to be return air filter grill. However the new Air Handling Units will have filtration. Please confirm if the filtration needs to be at the AHU’s or at ALL the return air gills?

A33: The intent is to utilize the filtration bank on any AHUs located in a machine room at ground level, but to utilize return air filter grills for any AHUs located above the ceiling.

Q34: Please confirm if the Government is expecting any existing equipment to be turn over to them?

A34: The government does not expect any equipment to be returned.

Q35: Can we obtain any drawings for the facilities that need replacement of the Chiller and HVAC?

A35: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q36: Please confirm that rooftop DX unit serves the south portion of 1st floor, Area A.

A36: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q37: What is cost / time involved with the Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training as listed in SOW item 1.16?

A37: The training takes about 1-2 hours online and there is no cost.

Q38: What is cost / time involved with iWATCH training as listed in SOW item 1.17?

A38: The training will take about 1 hour and there is no cost.

Q39: Will contract documents be issued showing new mechanical equipment and equipment installations, as well as control sequences?

A39: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available. An outline of the DDC requirement is available.

Q40: Will documentation be provided for the existing control system showing equipment / controls that are currently connected to the system and will be required to be connected to new system?

A40: Digital PDF scans of the as-builds are available.

Q41: The SOW lists CO2 sensors for fresh air control at the new air units. Will SOW be expanded to show quantities and locations for the CO2 sensors?

A41: No SOW 1.4 - The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

SOW 1.9 - The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

Based on these SOW items, it is presumed the contractor will make a site visit to gather necessary particular information, based on the project as outlined in the provided SOW, to produce a complete and usable product for the government.

Q42: SOW item 4.11.4 lists each DDC controller must be LON compatible, will BACNET protocol controllers be acceptable in lieu of LON?

A42: An outline of the DDC requirement is available.

Q43: Can existing wiring, conduit, and enclosures be reused in new installation?

A43: Yes, provided it meets code, is in good condition, is not damaged, and supports the requirement.

Q44: Confirm that plenum rated cable can be installed in concealed, accessible locations, and conduit in mechanical rooms.

A44: Yes

Q45: Confirm that the equipment located in North and South Hangers (SOW item 4.16) will operate via local controls only, and not be connected to Building EMCS.

A45: No, these systems will be controlled by the EMCS.

Q46: Confirm that the equipment located in OMS Building and Guard Shack (SOW item 4.17) will operate via local controls only, and not be connected to Building EMCS.

A46: Guard Shack; will operate via local controls only. OMS; it is the intent that the replacement PTAC units for the OMS shall be factory equipped with a DDC integration card, and be scheduled with the EMCS.

Q47: SOW item 2.8 states "All work shall be completed within 120 days upon receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP)”. Is this a fixed number? Because the HVAC Controls installation and commissioning are performed at the end of the project, we have concerns as to the time remaining after mechanical equipment is engineered, submitted, approved, and installed.

A47: The period of performance for this contract in its entirety has been revised to 210 days.

Q48: AHU-7A and AHU-8A list VAV boxes associated with them. Will the controllers only be replaced, or are the HW heating valves also to be replaced?

A48: It is the intent to replace the HW heating valves.

Q49: As some of our work will require access to the occupied spaces, please confirm we will be able to work in occupied areas during normal construction hours.

A49: Yes; this shall be coordinated with the COR.

Q50: The RFQ said to put new controllers on existing VAV boxes, but we have never had good luck with that. Recommend all new VAV boxes.

A50: Replace the old VAV boxes with new.

Q51: The RFQ does not say anything about existing exhaust fans, other than tying them to new control system.

A51: Correct, no replacement is included in this project.

Q52: The RFQ does not say anything about replacing existing unit heaters.

A52: Correct, no replacement is included in this project.

Q53: Is Asbestos present in the facility; sheetrock walls/bedding material, pipe insulation and mastic, duct insulation and mastic, and roofing?

A53: There is no Asbestos or Lead in the areas that will be worked. Digital PDF scans of asbestos, lead, and radon surveys are available.

Q54: Shall mold abatement on mechanical sheetrock walls be included?

A54: No

Q55: Recommend replacing all duct insulation.

A55: Replace all existing duct insulation.

Q56: May new boiler flue exit the exterior wall, run up the exterior wall and terminate above the roof line.

A56: It is the intent, based on the boiler location, to utilize the existing boiler flue and/or flue chase.

Q57: Please provide design requirements for new chiller pads.

A57: SOW 1.4 - The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

SOW 1.9 - The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

Based on these SOW items, it is presumed the contractor will make a site visit to gather necessary particular information, based on the project as outlined in the provided SOW, to produce a complete and usable product for the government.

Q58: Please provide required orientation/configuration of new chillers and pumps.

A58: SOW 1.4 - The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

SOW 1.9 - The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

Based on these SOW items, it is presumed the contractor will make a site visit to gather necessary particular information, based on the project as outlined in the provided SOW, to produce a complete and usable product for the government.

Q59: Please provide the owners anticipated phasing of both the mechanical and Architectural finish projects relative to each.

A59: This project will completed before any architectural project.

Q60: Please provide owners anticipated work area phasing and duration.

A60: This shall be coordinated with the COR.

Q61: Has asbestos testing been done?

A61: Digital PDF scans of asbestos, lead, and radon surveys are available.

Q62: Can we splice into old wire or is all new wire required?

A62: Yes, provided the process meets code and supports the requirement.

Q63: Are the new VFD's provided with equipment?

A63: The government does not provide new equipment, nor does the government make any pretense to know what components are provided with new equipment.

Q64: Are new breakers required?

A64: No, provided the existing breakers are in proper working order and support the requirement.

Q65: Size of new equipment? Location?

A65: SOW 1.4 - The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

SOW 1.9 - The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

Based on these SOW items, it is presumed the contractor will make a site visit to gather necessary particular information, based on the project as outlined in the provided SOW, to produce a complete and usable product for the government.

Q66: Location and voltage of new VAV's?

A66: SOW 1.4 - The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

SOW 1.9 - The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

Based on these SOW items, it is presumed the contractor will make a site visit to gather necessary particular information, based on the project as outlined in the provided SOW, to produce a complete and usable product for the government.

Q67: Drawings?

A67: Digital PDF scans of the as-builts are available.

Q68: New wire required to existing VAV's?

A68: No, provided the existing meets code, is in good condition, is not damaged, and supports the requirement.

Q69: Specs on new tankless water heater?

A69: SOW 3. Submittals;

· Prior to ordering any materials, the Contractor shall submit to the COR for approval submittals for all new items being installed. Submittals may be cut sheets, samples, spec sheet, so long as it is clear and easily readable. Submittals must be e-mailed, faxed or sent directly to the office of the COR using Engineer Form 4025-R, dated March 2012, as the coversheet.

SOW 3.12 Tankless Water Heater

Q70: Size of the fans in the hanger?

A70: SOW 4.16.1 the contractor shall install one 24’ diameter industrial HVLS type overhead fan unit in each hanger (total of 2 HVLS fans). The fan shall hang center mass. The controls shall be located on the central area wall.

Q71: Requirements on type of conduit ran in hanger? EMT? Rigid?

A71: SOW 2.7 all work shall be in compliance with the current applicable federal, state and city codes.

Q72: Size of two new chillers vs existing? Wire size required?

A72: SOW 4. Site Work

· The contractor shall conduct an ACCA Manual “N” Commercial Load Calculation to ensure proper sizing for a new HVAC system in this building. The contractor shall provide this information with the submittals. At the completion of the project, the contractor shall provide an independent commissioning of the new HVAC and DDC systems.

Q73: Who will execute the Cx contract?

A73: The contractor is responsible for commissioning.

Q74: Are there going to be engineering plans and specs issued for this project?

A74: No; Digital PDF scans of the as-builts are available as well as the SOW, in lieu of specifications.

SOW 1.4 - The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

SOW 1.9 - The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

· Based on these SOW items, it is presumed the contractor will make a site visit to gather necessary particular information, based on the project as outlined in the provided SOW, to produce a complete and usable product for the government.

SOW 3. Submittals;

· Prior to ordering any materials, the Contractor shall submit to the COR for approval submittals for all new items being installed. Submittals may be cut sheets, samples, spec sheet, so long as it is clear and easily readable. Submittals must be e-mailed, faxed or sent directly to the office of the COR using Engineer Form 4025-R, dated March 2012, as the coversheet.

Q75: If no plans and specs are written, what sequence of operation will be using to functionally test this equipment?

A75: The contractor is responsible for commissioning.

Q76: Will there be a BOD and OPR issued for this project?

A76: The COR will coordinate BOD.

Q77: Are they wanting concurrent submittal review from Cx on this project?

A77: The contractor is responsible for commissioning.

Q78: Who will be doing the Construction Administration for this project? We can provide those 3rd party inspections if needed as well.

A78: The 63D RSC will provide Quality Assurance for this project.

Q79: The Scope of Work document mentions that the contractor shall provide an independent Commissioning of the new HVAC and DDC systems. At what point in the project would the Cx scope start? Usually we make site observations during construction and then issue deficiency logs once the Functional Testing has started.

A79: The contractor is responsible for commissioning.

Q80: Who will be doing the TAB for this project? As you know, the timing of the TAB Company will be very important with this tight project schedule. Usually the TAB needs to be complete before we can start our Functional Testing.

A80: The contractor is responsible for hiring a company to perform the TAB.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 11-Apr-2017 02:30 PM to 18-Apr-2017 02:30 PM.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 0001:

POP 20-APR-2017 TO

25-AUG-2017

63RD RSC

4724 MONTGOMERY AIR PKWY

CONROE TX 77303

FOB: Destination

W90XCV

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 0001:

63RD RSC

4724 MONTGOMERY AIR PKWY

CONROE TX 77303

FOB: Destination

W90XCV

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Contract Specialist:

Jamie Gregar Phone: 608-388-1007 E-mail: jamie.j.gregar.civ@mail.mil

Contracting Officer:

Steve Bailey Phone: 608-388-6077 Email: steven.m.bailey2.civ@mail.mil

Include the following within the sealed bid package:

1) Completed SF1442 with acknowledgement of all amendments

2) Completed SF24

3) Any additional verification documents

4) CD-ROM (CD-R) disk with an electronic copy of all submission requirements listed above.

Contractor POC E-mail ____________________________________________

DUNS____________________________________________

TAXPAYER ID #__________________________

This solicitation is a 100% HUBZone Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $36.5 Million.

CONTRACTOR HUBZONE CERTIFICATION:

a. In accordance with clause 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award, The Contractor, listed above, certifies that it |_| will |_| will not comply with all three of the below requirements:

(i) At least 15 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the HUBZone prime contractor’s employees;

(ii) At least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the HUBZone prime contractor’s employees or on a combination of the HUBZone prime contractor’s employees and employees of HUBZone small business concern subcontractors; and

(iii) No more than 50 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be subcontracted to concerns that are not HUBZone small business concerns.

b. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101 please certify:

The contractor, listed above, certifies that it |_| is |_| is not on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concern maintained by the SBA.

**NOTE: These certifications do not fulfill the requirement for electronic Representations and Certifications contained within the SAM website. www.sam.gov

Bids can be submitted in any of the following ways:

Delivered to or by Mail:

Mission & Installation Contracting Command – Fort McCoy Attn: Jamie Gregar, Contract Specialist 1108 South R Street Fort McCoy, WI 54656-5153

A site visit is scheduled for March 16, 2017 10:00AM Local time. Interested attendees are asked to meet in the Conroe Army Reserve Center at 4724 Montgomery Air PKWY, Conroe, TX 77373.. The POC for the project is James Roberts at (281) 233-8727. See Site Visit in Section 00100. This will be the only site visit conducted, requests for additional site visits will be denied.

For Site Visit information, see Site Visit clause 52.236-27, Alternate 1 in Section 00100. The conference will begin promptly without considerations for late or lost bidders; no subsequent site visits will be considered. Remarks, explanations and answers provided by Government representatives before, during and after the site visit shall not change or qualify any of the terms or conditions of the solicitation. The solicitation can only be changed by a formal written amendment issued by the Fort McCoy Contracting Office.

Any questions concerns, verification or clarification of information of the documents included in the solicitation package shall be submitted in writing and submitted to the Government POC’s identified herein no later than Noon, local time on March 21, 2017. Include in the subject line of the email the Government’s solicitation number; failure to do so will lessen the Government’s ability to ensure all questions are considered during the bidding process. Provide your company name, POC and contact information in the body of the email.

The “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law” notice (poster) referenced in FAR clause 52.222-26(b) (3), Equal Opportunity, is located at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

In accordance with FAR 22.404-10, the contractor must post a copy of the wage determination and Department of Labor Form WH-1321 in a prominent place where employees working on federal construction contracts can easily see it. The applicable wage determination is incorporated into the contract at Section H. The WH-1321 poster is located at http://www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/index.htm

Contractors are referred to EPA’s list of EPA-designated products available at http://www.epa.gov providing products that contain recovered materials.

In accordance with DPAP changes to reporting requirements under FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products under Service and Construction Contracts, contractors are now required to submit annual bio-based reports to the new reporting module in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.

VETS-4212 Registration: You shall register on the VETS-4212 site to be considered for award. http://www.dol.cov/vets/vets-4212.html if you have a Government contract or subcontract in the amount of $150,000 or more that was entered into or modified on or after December 1, 2003.

SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: SAM Registration is required of all Department of Defense contractors. SAM registration enables electronic funds transfer of contract payments. If your company is not already registered, please register in the CCR database at https://www.sam.gov/ www.sam.gov http://www.sam.gov https://www.sam.gov

a. A DUNS number is required for SAM registration. If your company does not have DUNS #, obtain one by calling 800-333-0505.

b. Whether your company is a current or new registrant in the SAM database, your registration must indicate that you are a provider of NAICS 236220 under the Goods – Services section of the registration to be eligible to receive a contract for this solicitation.

c. If the prospective awardee for this request for quotes is not registered in the SAM database by close of solicitation, including NAICS 236220 under the Goods – Services section, depending on mission requirements, the government reserves the right to proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror.

SAM REQUIREMENT: Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at www.sam.gov in conjunction with required registration in the SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) database, shall complete and submit 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2014) and 252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2014) in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation.

PROJECT MAGNITUDE

The magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and 5,000,000.

EVALUATION FACTORS

The Government will evaluate bids received in response to this solicitation solely on the basis of price and price related factors. Bidders shall submit a price for each item specified in the “Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs”. No bid for a quantity less than that specified in the Schedule will be accepted. Bids shall be evaluated using the estimated quantities set forth in the Schedule. All prices bid in response to this solicitation must include all costs associated with this project, applicable State sales taxes, permits, and licensure. And the overall project management, superintendence and quality control necessary for the planning and execution of multiple work requirements conducted simultaneously throughout the performance period.

BID GUARANTEE

A Bid Bond/Guarantee is required for this contract if it exceeds $150,000. The Bid Bond amount shall be twenty percent (20%) of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less.

Bidders must use the Standard Form (SF) 24 if providing a bid bond as the bid guarantee.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Updated Scope of Work Attachment 2 – ATOPSEC Attachment 3 – Wage Determination Attachment 4 – SF24 Attachment 5 – Drawings Attachment 6 – Additional Information

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations applicable to his performance under this contract, and shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with said compliance.

CONTRACT PROGRESS REPORTING

a. The Contract Progress Schedule, will be used to satisfy the submission requirements of FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts”.

b. Work elements entered in the progress schedule should be limited to those tasks which will indicate the progress of the work under the contract and which can be identified and measured by personnel monitoring the Contractor’s progress.

c. Appropriate revisions will be made to the existing approved progress schedule whenever an approved change to the performance period is authorized by a contract modification. No adjustments or extensions in the performance period will be authorized without a duly executed contract modification.

d. A “Contract Progress Report”, shall be initiated weekly and delivered to the Contracting Officer and the COR simultaneously. Progress reports shall include both the percentage of work completed within the rated period and a cumulative total of work completed under the contract/task order to date. Progress reports shall be issued weekly; submitted progress reports will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) and returned for correction as necessary.

FINAL INSPECTION

a. When the Contractor considers the work complete, they shall request a final inspection 7 days prior to the desired date. Final inspection shall be performed with the Contractor, Government personnel and representatives of the using activity.

b. During the final inspection, any discrepancies identified by the Government team will be documented in the Government’s punch list and provided to the Contractor for correction and re-inspection within 10 days from the date of the joint inspection.

c. Final acceptance of the work occurs upon the Contracting Officer’s acceptance of the work subsequent to successful final inspection by the COR and receipt of all contract requirements. Final acceptance must occur prior to the established contract completion date or liquidated damages may be assessed for late performance.

REQUIRED INSURANCE

In accordance with FAR clause 52.228-5 entitled, “Insurance--Work on a Government Installation” the following minimum amounts of insurance are required.

Workmen’s Compensation As required by state laws

Employer’s Liability Insurance $100,000

General Liability Insurance $500,000 per occurrence Bodily Injury Liability

Auto Liability Insurance $200,000 per person

Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence

Property Damage $20,000 per occurrence

CONSENT OF SURETY

In accordance with FAR 28.106-5, consent of surety will be required if

a. An additional bond is required to support a modification to the contract, and the bond obtained is from a surety different than the original surety;

b. The contract is modified, without any additional bond being required, and the modification changes the contract price (upward or downward) by more than 25% or $50,000; or

c. A novation agreement is requested by the Contractor.

BONA FIDE NEED

Defense Financial Management Regulation (Vol. 3, Ch. 8, para. 080303.C) requires that work obligated by funds in the current fiscal year commence prior to1 January of the following calendar year if obligation occurred near the end of the fiscal year. Commencement can be physical on-site work or documented evidence that costs have been incurred or materials have been ordered. It is anticipated that the notice to proceed or task order will be issued in sufficient time to comply with this regulation. However, the Contractor shall not commence work until after the date of receipt of the notice to proceed or task order.

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