W911SA22B2006 Amendment 2.docx

W911SA22B2006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. The boiler spec is wide open for long lasting boilers and short term boilers because of what the spec has listed. If you do not want a short term boiler in the spec please take a look at the attached. You can copy and paste what you would like from the spec and add it to yours. It would be good for you to take a look at it all but to pay special attention to sections 1.5, 2.1, and 2.3. Without adding some of this in your spec it opens you up to having inferior boilers installed. See question 1 attachment.

Government Response (1): Refer to Building 200 Boiler Replacement Specifications dated April 2022 including but not limited to Section 23 52 10.

2. The solicitation has two CLINS (Schedule B). Can the Gov’t please confirm that the price associated with the “unit heater work” should be included in CLIN 0001 (Repair Boilers and Controls)?

Government Response (2): Yes, all of the required work to provide new control valves at all unit heaters throughout the facility and to provide new balancing valves at all unit heaters where an existing balancing valve is not present is included under CLIN 0001. Refer to Building 200 Boiler Replacement Specifications dated April 2022 including but not limited to Section 01 10 10 and Section 01 12 10.

3. On page 4 of the Delivery Information, it states the POP is 365 days after the NTP. Is the Gov’t amenable to extending that POP based on material lead times and unforeseen conditions?

Government Response (3): The POP remains 365 calendar days (boiler replacement). After a formal contract is awarded, the only way to change the contract is by a modification to the contract which requires the approval of the Contracting Officer.

4. Per sheet note 1/M1.3, we are to replace the HW control valve on all existing unit heaters, AHUs and HVs, this would be 5 on this sheet. On sheet note 1/M4.1 thru M4.7, we are to add a new control valve on all unit heaters. I come up with an additional 93 on those sheets for a total of 98 new control valves. On sheet M5.1, HW flow diagram, not counting HV-1, 2 & 4, as these were not counted in the previous sheets, it notes to add 84 control valves. On M6.0 Heating coil balance schedule, there are 101 control valves listed. Please verify quantity of control valves to be replaced and number of valves to be added.

Government Response (4): Refer to Building 200 Boiler Replacement Drawings dated April 2022. Drawing M6.0 Heating Coil Balance Schedule lists all of the affected units.

5. Keynote M5/M1.3 we are to replace flex connectors, outside air and return air dampers. The plans don’t indicate duct sizes. Please provide sizes at the locations of the dampers and flex connectors.

Government Response (5): Refer to Building 200 Boiler Replacement Drawings dated April 2022 including but not limited to drawing M1.3 Keynote M5. Provide field verification of existing outside air and return air ductwork and connections.

6. On drawing M4.5 there are two 10” dia exhaust pipes with 6” high temp insulation shown. Are these new and are they part of the HVAC scope of work? If so, please provide more information.

Government Response (6): No, the two existing 10" diameter exhaust pipes with 6" high temp insulation shown on sheet M4.5 which are not included with this project. Refer to Building 200 Boiler Replacement Drawings dated April 2022.

7. Sheet note 1/M4.1 thru M4.7 when it says “Add” a new control valve to each unit heater, and install a balancing valve if an existing balancing valve is not present. See details 1 & 2/M5.0. Does this mean that there is currently no control valve and could possibly just have a balancing valve so we need to add the entire assembly or are we simply replacing an existing control valve and possibly adding a balancing valve?

Government Response (7): Refer to Building 200 Boiler Replacement Drawings dated April 2022. Existing unit heaters do not have control valves, but there may be some unit heaters with balancing valves. For clarification: Provide a new control valve at all unit heaters throughout the facility. Verify by inspection if a balancing valve is present at every unit heater throughout the facility and provide a new balancing valve where an existing balancing valve is not present. If any defective balancing valves are discovered, provide a new balancing valve to replace a defective balancing valve. Re-balance all unit heaters throughout the facility to comply with schedules on drawing M6.0.

8. Additional Question: General Note 14 on M0.1. We really aren’t doing much work with the duct, other than replacing a couple of dampers and flex duct, but note 1 says to clean all existing to remain ductwork, coils and diffusers… Do they really want this or is it a standard plan note? If we do include it, it will be only for what is shown on the mechanical plans and won’t go beyond since we have no way of knowing the extent.

Government Response (8): Refer to Building 200 Boiler Replacement Drawings dated April 2022 including but not limited to drawing M0.1 General Note 14. Clean all existing ductwork, coils and diffusers designated to remain within the project's scope of work at air handlers being serviced, and clean all new equipment, units, ductwork, and connected components prior to testing.

9. Our question concerns UFC 4-101-01 Chapter 3, Standard 18 Code. As part of this project, we need to provide anti-terrorism shutdown switches and the control work needs to comply with this code. Question – Can the Gov’t please clarify that all of the exhaust fans in the building need to be hardwired with the switches or can the shutdown switches be tied to the BAS and the exhaust fans be shut down through software?

Government Response (9): Refer to Building 200 Boiler Replacement Drawings and Specifications dated April 2022 for requirements. For exhaust fan controls requirements, refer to drawing M7.0 Detail 3 Control Diagram - Exhaust Fan with Motorized Control Damper and System Point List: Exhaust Fans and refer to drawings M4.1 through M4.7 Keynotes M1 and M2. For shut off switch product data requirements, refer to Section 26 27 26 Paragraph 2.07 (AT pull stations, also referred to as shut off switches).

Refer to drawing M0.1 for HVAC Control Intent and provide building controller (network automation engine) and controls to comply with all requirements indicated and to integrate all new controls listed including but not limited to the AT interlock, hot water system, existing unit heaters and HV units. When an AT alarm pull station is engaged, the entire facility enters emergency air distribution mode at which time all associated fans must be de-energized and all outside air, relief air, and exhaust dampers must close, the air handling unit operates in recirculation mode.

10. What are the Boilers Make and models to be replaced? (Need to figure out best way to remove/demo)

Government Response (10): Existing boilers identified for demolition, removal and proper disposal are Cleaver Brooks Model FB 700 boilers. The existing boilers are approximately 30 years old.

11. When were they installed. (In 1984, asbestos was band in making boilers, yet inventory could be sold years after.)

Government Response (11): The boilers were installed in 1992.

12. Is there a report for hazardous material (such as asbestos) for the boiler room or boilers?

Government Response (12): No, there is not a hazardous materials report for the facility; however, there is a possibility that hazardous materials exist in the various types of materials identified for removal and in materials located within the project's scope of work. The Contractor is responsible to immediately report to the COR when any type of hazardous material is encountered at any time during all phases of construction, and provide proper removal and disposal in compliance with Specifications. Refer to Section 01 10 10 and Section 02 80 01 for hazardous material abatement requirements. All hazardous material abatement must comply with all current federal, state and local laws, regulations, statutes, codes and ordnances.

13. Question – Does the Gov’t anticipate extending the proposal due date by a week in order to allow bidders time to review and assess the Q and A when they are published?

Government Response (13): Please see the response date listed at SAM.gov and within the SF 1442.

14. Based on the instructions to bidders (Page 8) it states that the bid package shall include the following – SF 1442, acknowledgment of any amendments, and Bid Bond. It doesn’t state anything about the Schedule B, but we understand that is included. Can the Gov’t please clarify what documents need to be uploaded to DOD Safe.

Government Response (14): DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) (https://safe.apps.mil) will be the only accepted method for submission of bids for this solicitation. Documents required include:

· Properly signed SF 1442, with Signature

· Pricing you are bidding on the 1442

· Acknowledgement (if any) of all Material Amendments,

· A Bid Bond/Guarantee is required and shall be provided in the amount of 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)

· Shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation in the submitted bid

· Shall comply with the instructions of the solicitation.

15. Evaluation Criteria (Page 7). Responsiveness of Bid – the bid must comply in all material respects with the invitation for bids. Such compliance enables bidders to stand on an equal footing, and maintain the integrity of the sealed bidding system. Can the Gov’t please confirm that they are not requiring an executive summary, technical write up, or any other proposal requirement other than the specified documents that are described in the Instructions to bidders?

Government Response (15): The government is not requiring an executive summary, technical write up, or any other proposal requirement other than the specified documents that are described in the Instructions to bidders.

16. Does the Buy American statute apply to this contract?

Government Response (16): Yes, please reference provision 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-construction materials (May 2014), which is included in the IFB.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Contract Specialist:

Kelly Gordon Phone: 608-388-4617 E-mail: kelly.j.gordon.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

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

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the President’s declaration of a National Emergency concerning COVID-19 on 13 March 2020, MICC Ft McCoy is following the recommended safety guidelines imposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, therefore, the procedures for bid submission and public bid openings are hereby changed as detailed in the following paragraphs.

Please note: The time the Bid is due is different from the time of the Public Bid Opening. This will allow time for bids to be downloaded from SAFE in order to be read aloud during the Public Bid Opening teleconference. Late Bids received after the Bid Due date/time will not be considered for award; even if they are received before the Public Bid Opening. Screen Shots of the SAFE submission will be taken to confirm each contractor bid was received by the bid due date/time.

Bid Due Date: 14 April 2022 Bid Due Time: 11:30 AM CDT Bid Opening Time: 2:00 PM CDT

DUNS ________________________________________

TAXPAYER ID # _______________________________

CAGE CODE__________________________________

This solicitation is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $16.5 Million.

CONTRACT MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this contract is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000

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 Contract Specialist identified herein no later than 11:00 AM, local time CST on 16 March 2022. 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.

SITE VISIT: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the President’s declaration of a National Emergency concerning COVID-19 on 13 March 2020, MICC Ft McCoy is following the recommended safety guidelines imposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, therefore, the procedures for Site Visits are hereby changed as detailed in the following paragraphs.

1. RSVP for site visit are required 48 hours before the site visit, if the site visit is on Tuesday, all site visit RSVPs are due on the preceding Friday– Please email the Contract Specialist if your company will be attending and how many people from your firm will be attending. – please include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email and the words “site visit”.

2. The names of people who are projected to attend, may change, especially due to any COV19 symptoms, we are not collecting people’s names, but rather the quantity of people who are attending. We will be limiting the groups to 10 at a time, therefore there will be staggering of groups if necessary.

3. Two people per firm are allowed to attend the site visit only; this includes any subcontractors who wish to attend. A Prime contractor can bring a subcontractor but then they have met their two person limit. Please clarify in your email to the Contract Specialist, how many people will be attending.

4. Face masks must be worn by all attending parties, we will not be providing face masks, ensure you bring one with you.

5. Six feet social distancing space to be accommodated at all times.

6. Bathrooms are accessible before and after the site visit for hand washing

7. Violation of these rules will be grounds for the person to be removed from the site visit

These ground rules will be followed by all attending the site visit and those conducting the site visit. This is to ensure the safety of the entire acquisition team, including the people attending and conducting the site visits. These measures ensure that all parties are following the CDC Guidelines to prevent the spread of COV19. If you have any symptoms or are unsure of your COV19 status, please do not attend the site visit. Please follow CDC Guidelines for self isolation if you have any symptoms as identified by the CDC.

Please ensure you arrive at Fort McCoy early enough to gain access to the installation prior to the beginning of the site visit. All parties will meet at the Contracting Office before visiting any site locations. Late arrivals will not be accommodated nor will any additional site visits be scheduled.

Please utilize the time before the site visit to become familiar with the documents.

Questions are not answered at the site visit. All questions are to be emailed to the Contract Specialist by the deadline. All questions will be answered via an amendment posted to beta.sam.gov.

Please ensure before your firm submits a bid, that you check beta.sam.gov for all amendments and updated documents. Wage Determinations are updated 10 days before the Bid Opening Date.

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 www.sam.gov

SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: An Active 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 actively registered, please register in the SAM database at www.sam.gov If your company is currently registered and close to expiring, begin/complete the process for SAM registration renewal.

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

a. Whether your company is a current or new registrant in the SAM database, your registration must indicate that you are a provider of NAICS 238220, or a NAICS of similar business size, under the Goods – Services section of the registration to be eligible to receive a contract for this solicitation.

b. If the prospective awardee for this request for quotes is not actively registered in the SAM database by close of solicitation, including NAICS 238220, or a NAICS of similar business size, under the Goods –Services section, depending on mission requirements, the government reserves the right to proceed to award to the next otherwise successful actively registered offeror.

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

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.

ATTACHMENTS: All referenced documents for this solicitation are available at the Government Point of Entry at https://beta.sam.gov Potential bidders are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

Attachments listed below will be incorporated into the resultant contract.

W911SA22B2006 Attachment 1 Boiler AT OPSEC W911SA22B2006 Attachment 2 Boiler 100% Specifications FINAL 04042022 W911SA22B2006 Attachment 3 Boiler 100 Drawings FINAL 04042022 W911SA22B2006 Attachment 4 Exhaust AT OPSEC W911SA22B2006 Attachment 5 Exhaust Specifications W911SA22B2006 Attachment 6 Exhaust Drawings W911SA22B2006 Attachment 7 Wage Determination 03182022 W911SA22B2006 Attachment 8 SF 24 SAMPLE

EVALUATION OF BIDS

BASIS OF AWARD

This requirement shall be awarded utilizing Sealed Bidding Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). Award will be made with reasonable promptness to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid in accordance with requirements and provisions herein.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government will evaluate bids received in response to this solicitation solely on the basis of price and price related factors.

a. Evaluations will be conducted on the “Amount”.

b. RESPONSIVENESS OF BID. For a bid to be determined responsive and considered for award, the bid must comply in all material respects with the invitation for bids. Such compliance enables bidders to stand on an equal footing, and maintain integrity of the sealed bidding system (Subpart 14.301).

In order to be considered responsive the Bidder:

· Properly signed SF 1442, with Signature

· Price you are bidding on the 1442

· Acknowledgement (if any) of all Material Amendments,

· Shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation in the submitted bid

· Shall comply with the instructions of the solicitation.

· A Bid Bond/Guarantee is required and shall be provided in the amount of 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)

· Shall submit electronic bid through DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) (https://safe.apps.mil) will be the only accepted method for submission of bids for this solicitation.

Non-Responsive bids will not be considered for contract award.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the President’s declaration of a National Emergency concerning COVID-19 on 13 March 2020, MICC Ft McCoy is following the recommended safety guidelines imposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, therefore, the procedures for bid submission and public bid openings are hereby changed as follows.

Bid Submission: Due to the current COVID-19 public health crisis, electronic bids submitted through DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) (https://safe.apps.mil) will be the only accepted method for submission of bids for this solicitation. Traditional paper bids will not be accepted. Non-CAC users will not have the capability to upload proposals or documents without a Drop-Off request. Offerors must send an email to the Contract Specialist at kelly.j.gordon.civ@army.mil to receive a Drop-Off request; please include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email. Once the Offeror receives the Drop-Off request, the Drop-Off can only be accessed for a period of 14 days to upload files. We request that you submit your request for a Drop-Off no sooner than two to three days prior to the submission due date because all uploaded files will be automatically deleted from DoD SAFE 7 days after upload. Offeror's are reminded to allow sufficient time for their submittals' files to upload, transmit, and timestamp. Therefore, waiting until the last minute to attempt transmission of your proposal could result in your submittal being deemed late should the website encounter performance or technical issues.

Public Bid Openings: Due to the current COVID-19 public health crisis, the Public Bid Opening for this solicitation will be conducted via teleconference. To attend the Public Bid Opening teleconference, any interested party must submit an email request to the Contract Specialist (kelly.j.gordon.civ@army.mil) prior to the Bid Due Time in order to access the teleconference. The Contract Specialist will provide you the phone number and attendee passcode for attendance. Once the teleconference has begun, no access information will be distributed, and no information will be repeated for late attendees.

The public bid opening will occur one hour after the due date and time specified for bids in order to facilitate the transfer bid submission via DoD SAFE to the MICC as well as set up the teleconference call.

Please note: The time the Bid is due is different from the time of the Public Bid Opening. This will allow time for bids to be downloaded from DoD SAFE in order to be read aloud during the Public Bid Opening teleconference. Late Bids received after the Bid Due date/time will not be considered for award; even if they are received before the Public Bid Opening. Screen Shots of the DoD SAFE submission will be taken to confirm each contractor bid was received by the bid due date/time.

Bid abstracts and Screen Shots of the DoD SAFE submission will be posted on www.sam.gov at the conclusion of the Public Bid Opening Teleconference.

The bidder’s failure to include information required by this solicitation may result in the bid submission being found non-responsive and may therefore be ineligible for award.

1. BID PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

The bidder’s documentation specified below will constitute the Bidder's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the IFB, proposed contract type, and concurrence with the Specifications and other applicable documents.

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available at the Government Point of Entry at http://www.sam.gov. Potential bidders are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2. SUBMISSON OF OFFER CONTENT

The Bid Package shall be submitted containing the following items:

Standard Form 1442, Solicitation Offer and Award. The Contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the IFB in accordance with the instructions on the SF 1442. The bidder shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your submission and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

Bid Bond/ Guarantee. This tab shall include the bid bond.

Only the Awardee will be required to provide Performance and Payment (P&P) Bonds, as is stated in this solicitation, P&P Bonds are not required to accompany the contractors bid.

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