W911SG21B00210002.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

1. Purpose of this amendment is to update the solicitation w ith the follow ing:

a.Provide the vendor w ith responses to the request for information.

2. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Aug-2021

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 W911SG21B0021

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jun-2021

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

04-Aug-2021

CODE

MICC - FORT BLISS

111 PERSHING RD

FT BLISS TX 79916

W911SG 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911SG21B0021

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The following have been added by full text:

REPLIES TO RFIS

Requirement: W911SG21B0021 Security Lighting 2674 Request for Information

Q. Will there be a call in number for the public bid opening?

A. A Standard Form 1409 will be completed and certified [available upon request] for public inspection IAW FAR 14.403 (b) soon after bid opening as practicable.

Q. What is the process for submitting alternatives for pre-approval for the area lights? When will submission as an alternative for pre-approval, would it have to be before the RFI deadline?

A. See reference: FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal. Submission for alternate proposal are accepted at time of proposal due date.

Q. Can proposals be submitted electronically through email in lieu of Hard copy due to Covid 19?

A. Per SECTION 00 22 16 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS, section 5: SUBMISSION OF BIDS: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS, TO INCLUDE

EMAIL, AND FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

Q. Can reps & certs from SAM be provided in lieu of the reps & certs provided within the solicitation?

A. Bidders shall submit the representations and certifications listed in Section 00600 or provide a printed version of the documents from their corporate SAM profile.

Q. Details on E-103 shows changing PVC to rigid steel at pole bases but show plastic coated rigid steel at pole boxes. Is this correct? If not which one is correct rigid steel or plastic coated rigid steel.

A. They are both plastic coated rigid steel.

Q. Can the 3 key personnel positions be fulfilled by 1 or 2 people or do they need to be 3 separate persons?

A. During construction, the key personnel shall be present at the project site. The contractor shall have 1 superintendent, 1 project manager (half of the construction time), and 1 person as safety officer / quality control.

Q. Will the existing poles need to be replaced or will the existing ones be re-used (22 poles)?

A. Existing poles shown on page E-101 are wood poles and will remain; not re-used.

Q. Will direction boring be accepted in locations where asphalt or concrete exists for cost savings purposes?

A. For cost saving purposes, direction boring is acceptable.

Q. If no site walkthrough is allowed, can you send pictures of location where power and lighting panel is to go? We would like to see how close it is to existing power panels and what existing power panels are for connection purposes. We would like to see where the lighting will go, where we will be trenching, the lay down area, and any existing landscaping that will need repaired. If photos cannot be provided, please advise if seed or sod will be required at any required landscape repairs.

A. The panel is existing. The lay down area will have to be agreed upon after award. The only landscape areas are rock outside the fence. Attached is a Google Maps picture of the motor pool; you can get a closer look on Google maps.

Q. We would also like to see the exterior of the building to better understand what kind of penetration we should expect (concrete, cinder block, stucco, etc.).

A. The building where the electrical panel is located is a canopy for a bridge crane. It does not have walls.

Q. Will the Motor pool yard be empty during construction, or will we need to anticipate working command personnel to move equipment/vehicles around as necessary?

A. The motor pool will be in use. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Q. On trench detail specs, we did not see a minimum depth requirement, is it standard 3’ of cover or do you have other requirements?

A. 24-inch minimum from top of conduit to finish grade.

Q. Does concrete require rebar placement?

A. Yes, if removed.

Q. Do you have specs for concrete, for example 4000 PSI with ¾” rock and etc.?

A. Generally we do not go into the mix design as long as we get 4000 PSI, but this is information from our specs:

2.5 CONCRETE MIX DESIGN.

2.5.1 Properties and Requirements

a. Use materials and material combinations listed in this section and the contract documents.

b. Cementitious material content must be adequate for concrete to satisfy the specified requirements for strength, w/cm, durability, and finishability described in this section and the contract documents.

c. Selected target slump must meet the requirements this section, the contract documents, and must not exceed 9 in.

Concrete must not show visible signs of segregation.

d. The target slump must be enforced for the duration of the project. Determine the slump by ASTM C143/C143M.

Slump tolerances must meet the requirements of ACI 117.

e. The nominal maximum size of coarse aggregate for a mixture must not exceed three-fourths of the minimum clear spacing between reinforcement, one-fifth of the narrowest dimension between sides of forms, or one-third of the thickness of slabs or toppings.

f. Concrete must be air entrained for members assigned to Exposure Class F1, F2, or F3. The total air content must be in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph titled DURABILITY.

g. Measure air content at the point of delivery in accordance with ASTM C173/C173M or ASTM C231/C231M.

h. Concrete for slabs to receive a hard-troweled finish must not contain an air-entraining admixture or have a total air content greater than 3 percent.

Q. Will the lay down area be on asphalt? Or will it be on landscaping that will need repaired? Please confirm to what extend lay down area will need to be repaired.

A. Most of the area within the motor pool is asphalt with small areas of concrete.

Q. What will daily site access look like for contractors? Will vehicles be inspected daily, or will contractors be given access cards at the beginning of the project that will allow quick access to the base?

A. The contractor shall provide a list of employees to get a permit. The permits duration varies and is usually a month but lately some have been up to 60 days. Contractors shall access Fort Bliss through the Chaffee Access Control Point (Gate).

Q. Are public locates allowed onsite or does the base require a private locator be used? If so, please provide a company name.

A. At this moment, the utilities will mark the underground utilities. The contractor shall submit a “Site Clearance and Line Marking Request.”

Q. Are the light poles new? If so, please give a description for the light poles they need provided? Color, size, height, are they break away, etc.

A. The light poles are new. Please see “Lighting Fixture Schedule” on page E-103.

Q. What type of panels are installed? Needed for the breaker type.

A. Eaton Cutler-Hammer POW-R-LINE C.

Q. What is the thickness of the existing concrete pavement?

A. There are no existing as-built for concrete pavement. The contractor shall assume the concrete is 10” thick. Note the Government prefers to avoid running through concrete areas unless it is more cost efficient.

Q. What is the thickness of the existing asphalt pavement?

A. There are no existing as-built for asphalt pavement. The contractor shall assume the asphalt is 3” thick.

Q. What PSI is new concrete pavement to be?

A. 4000 PSI. Note the Government prefers to avoid running through concrete areas unless it is more cost efficient.

Q. It appears this scope is in an entire parking lot. Please confirm the entire lot, up to building 2674, may be closed for the duration of construction.

A. The motor pool will be occupied during construction.

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