20-B-0002 Amendment 2.pdf

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

Amendment 0002 is issued to provide the follow ing:

1. To provide additional attachments.

2. To provide responses to ProjNet inquiries.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Feb-2020

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 W9123620B0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Jan-2020

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 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

11-Feb-2020

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510

W91236 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

Amendment 0002 is issued to provide the following:

1. To provide additional attachments to the solicitation package.

2. To provide responses to ProjNet inquiries.

1. The following attachment accompany this amendment:

1. Document 010000 Special Conditions, 10 pages

2. Section 23 82 46.00 40 Electric Unit Heaters, 8 pages

3. Summary of Work for Norfolk District Projects, 11 pages

2. The following provide responses to ProjNet inquiries:

8336532 Inquiry: Please provide a listing of all the documents that should be included in the Offeror’s bid package, and the number of copies that are required.

Response: Please bid in accordance with the Solicitation.

8363260 Inquiry: Per the Solicitation, the successful bidder is to submit two qualifying projects for Past

Performance on renovation of a historical building, contract valued between $1 & $5 million, completed within the past 8 years. Will past projects experience as a CM or thru a partnering arrangement be considered?

Response: Per the solicitation, we are evaluating Definitive Responsibility Criteria. Please submit in accordance with the DRC's within the solicitation.

8365212 Inquiry: Keynote 31 is shown in 5 locations on the southern portion of the 1st floor which provides direction to prepare surfaces for finish. Who is responsible for exterior finishing and what type of finish is scheduled? Can a finish schedule be provided for the exterior of the building and surroundings?

Response: Contractor is responsible for exterior finish. See Note #15, and #51 on Sheet A-101. The whole exterior of the building shall be primed and painted as part of this project.

8365213 Inquiry: Ref drawing AD101 1st floor keynote 31- Which exterior painted surfaces contain lead? Will paint chips be considered hazardous waste?

Response: Contractor shall refer to Limited Non-Invasive Hazardous Materials Survey dated September 24, 2012, included in the Project Manual. Contractor shall also refer to Division 02 Specifications.

8365223 Inquiry: Ref drawing AD101 1st floor keynote 31- Can further information be provided on "NPS

Preservation Brief 6"

Response: All National Park Service (NPS) Preservation Briefs may be downloaded from the NPS website; https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.html

8365228 Inquiry: Will a lead paint and asbestos risk assessment be provided for building 42?

Response: Contractor shall refer to Limited Non-Invasive Hazardous Materials Survey dated September

24, 2012, included in the Project Manual.

8365232 Inquiry: US Department of Housing and Urban Development is being referenced under part 1. Is the contractor required to remove lead contained materials following HUD guidelines for this contract?

Response: Contractor shall follow the specifications.

8365237 Inquiry: Can additional elevation drawings be provided for the exterior as detail 1 & 2 only show the original south building portion?

Response: Additional Elevations are not available.

8365239 Inquiry: Keynote 37 is being referenced at 2 west opening going into kitchen. During walk thru an existing powered sliding door is noted at northwest opening but not shown on drawing. Will this door be removed by others?

Response: Contractor shall remove the sliding door assembly in order to prep the area for the new door.

8365246 Inquiry: Keynote 26- Mold is noted to be present in the area. How many square feet should be considered for mold remediation? Is it confined in the walls or is it anticipated to be in the attic also?

Response: Contractor shall assume 100 Square feet of mold at each keynote 26 location. Some may be smaller some larger, but the total count of keynotes shall not be exceeded.

8365248 Inquiry: Detail 1 illustrates keynote 19 pointed to a dotted line at upper balcony. Only new keynotes 1-18 shown on drawing. What does keynote 19 represent?

Response: Key note #19 should be change to #18.

8365253 Inquiry: Who is responsible to remove existing exterior railing system?

Response: Contractor is responsible for removing the existing railing system. See keynote #50 on AD101.

Keynote #50 should be added to the side porch railing.

8365260 Inquiry: Surrounding trees are noted to be rubbing on existing siding. Will these tree branches be removed by others to allow exterior painting?

https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.html

Response: Coordinate the trimming of the trees with the Contractor Officer 14 days prior to the start of exterior painting.

8365715 Inquiry: Can photos of the existing conditions of the interior and exterior of the site be provided?

Specifically showing each area of work. Please confirm provided photos may be shared with invited subcontractors for pricing this work.

Response: Due to security concerns, photos of the site will not be posted.

8365728 Inquiry: Note 37 on Sht. A-101 Indicates a new wall and to see Detail: A/A-502. Detail A/A-502 indicates a Wall type A & B. Which new walls are A and which are B? Are the studs in both types to be extended to the structure above? Note 15 on Sht. A-101 says to scrape & paint existing paint on exterior of building. What is the height of this building? The only reference to this building is shown in Elevation 2/A-201. But does not give the Height or the type of siding is on the building.

Response: Use Wall Type "B" for all rated shaft walls, Use Wall Type "A" for all other walls. Wall Type

"A" does not have to be extended as long as they are braced accurately. The height of the building is +/- 24'-0" AFG. The siding is assumed to be southern yellow pine.

8367772 Inquiry: Ductless split-system heat pump (DSS) specifications call for the unit to integrate to LON.

Typically, a DSS has independent control or some form of a BACnet card. Is the intent of this specification to provide sensors and alarms to monitor operation of the ductless split-system rather than control its operation? Provide clarity on this integration and what (if any) additional equipment options or cards were to be provided by the equipment manufacturer.

Response: The ductless split-system shall be controlled by equipment manufacturer's thermostat and integrated into building DDC system for monitoring.

8367778 Inquiry: Provide clarification on how the fan array is wired within the air handling unit. 4 disconnects are noted on electrical drawings. Are the disconnecting means for the fans required to be provided by the manufacturer or electrician?

Response: The electrical contractor shall provide four VFD's with integral disconnecting means as indicated on sheet E-401.

8367783 Inquiry: What is the height of the baserail required for AHU-1?

Response: A 6" baserail shall be provided for AHU-1.

8367786 Inquiry: Can the specifications for electric heaters be provided?

Response: Yes, electric heater specification will be provided.

8372870 Inquiry: Will the Government be publishing the Sign In Sheet from the Site Visit?

Response: The site visit sign in sheet has been posted to Beta.sam.gov.

8372873 Inquiry: Will the Government be publishing the Sign In Sheet from the Site Visit?

Response: The site visit sign in sheet has been posted to Beta.sam.gov.

8372874 Inquiry: Please confirm 3 people will be needed to fill the positions of SSHO, Superintendent, and QCM.

Response: This is correct as identified in Specification 01 35 26.

8374083 Inquiry: "All damaged roof deck shall be replaced in kind". Until the existing shingles are removed it's not known what decking will have to be replaced. Will the Owner included a sq. foot unit priced item on the bid form or an allowance to allow for fair pricing.

Response: Please refer to Sheet AD102, Keyed Note #8.

8374092 Inquiry: 1.5.1.4 Hours of Work "The normal work hours for construction shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday of each week". 8:00 a.m. is rather late for a construction project. Could the start time be adjusted to 7:00 a.m. start time?

Response: As stated in the same specification paragraph, "Any request to change these hours shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least two calendar days prior to the desired day on which the change is to go into effect."

8374100 Inquiry: 1.5.1.6 Digging Permits "pay costs associated with the permit" What are those fees? Who is the authority with jurisdiction? What is the lead time for receipt of the permit?

Response: No digging permits will be required for this project. Paragraph 1.5.1.6 will be deleted from the specifications.

8374105 Inquiry: 1.8 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES "Scan the construction site with electromagnetic or sonic equipment". Please confirm who is responsible for providing and paying for this work. Are any additional entities outside of Miss Utility required?

Response: Paragraph 1.8 will be deleted from the specifications. The Contractor shall notify

"Miss Utility", consult with on-site maintenance and utility staff, The Owner's project inspector, and all utility entities so as to assist with the location of existing utilities and underground encumbrances. Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) owns all utilities onsite and will mark utilities once, then it will be the Contractor's responsibility to maintain utility markings. Engage a utility locator service to assist with any required utility locations and to maintain utility markings as needed. It is the Contractor's responsibility to locate all utilities that may affect the work. Existing utilities as may be indicated on the drawings have been located from information provided by the Owner, existing site utility documentation and site observances. The information requires verification by the Contractor. Specification Section 010000 will be included in upcoming amendment.

8374107 Inquiry: Is dual or triple hatting of management personnel (QC, Super, SSHO) allowed? If yes, please provide any restrictions/requirements.

Response: As identified in Specification 01 35 26; paragraph 1.5.1.1 and 1.5.1.1.1; these shall be three individual personnel.

8374108 Inquiry: “3.7 TESTS 3.7.1 Testing Procedure” Please identify any required testing. Will third party testing be required? Who provides and pays for the testing?

Response: Provide testing in accordance with the specifications. Contractor shall review all the specifications to determine the required testing.

8374109 Inquiry: “Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls” Will power and water be provided to the contractor free of charge ?

Response: Please review Specification 01 50 00.00 50; Section 3.2.

8374728 Inquiry: “3.1.4 Carpentry Salvage for reuse wood siding” Can this be stored at the job site or do we have to transport it to the job trailer location and bring it back as needed?

Response: Contractor can store material in the locations identified in the documents and per responses to pre-bid questions.

8374740 Inquiry: 3.2.3 Salvaged Materials and Equipment "Remove materials and equipment that are indicated and specified to be removed by the Contractor and that are to remain the property of the Government, and deliver to a storage site". What is the location(s) of the storage site?

Response: Contractor can store material in the locations identified in the documents and per responses to pre-bid questions. Owner storage site shall be coordinated with DSCR.

8374747 Inquiry: “1.6.2 Specific Requirements” Please confirm the contractor is to provide and pay for the required industrial hygienist. Are they required on site at all times during the asbestos removal?

Response: Provide an Industrial Hygienist as identified in the specifications 02 82 14.00 10;

paragraph 1.6.2.

8374755 Inquiry: “Section 02 83 13.00 Lead in Construction” Is a Is a Designated Industrial Hygienist required, and who pays for them? Are they required on site at all times during the lead removal?

Response: Provide an Industrial Hygienist only as identified in the specifications 02 83 13.00 20.

8374760 Inquiry: 1.3.1 Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) "A industrial hygienist hired by the owner". This is just for this trade section correct? If not, please advise.

Response: This is only a definition for this specific specification section only.

8374769 Inquiry: 1.2 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION "When removing mold within the historical structure. If trim is required to be removed than care shall be taken in the removal of the trim so it can be reinstalled once work is completed". So you’re requiring the trim to be removed, the mold removed and then the trim to be reinstalled? This will be very expensive, please advise.

Response: Since a portion of this building is a registered historical building, the trim within the historical building, as identified in the document, shall be preserved.

8374773 Inquiry: 1.3.4 Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Designated Industrial Hygienist who pays for them?

Are they required on site at all times during the mold removal?

Response: It is the intent that the Contractor shall hire a CIH and IH to perform work as identified in the specifications.

8374776 Inquiry: 3.6.4 Unoccupied Building Containment” A. Containment. The containment consists of the entire building. B. Isolation of Work Areas. Both are listed which is the one we have to price?

Response: It is believed that Isolation of the work areas is acceptable if large areas of mold growth are found throughout the building.

8374778 Inquiry: “3.6 PLACING CONCRETE” Getting concrete delivery trucks thru security. There's a maximum time (Discharge mixed concrete within 1.5 hours) from when the truck leaves the concrete plant to the time the concrete is placed. Will this be a problem with getting them in each day?

Response: This should not be an issue. It has been helpful to contact security the day of delivery to let them know you have a truck coming for delivery.

8374779 Inquiry: Does Rebar need to be epoxy coated?

Response: Epoxy coated rebar is not required.

8374784 Inquiry: “1.6.2.1 Historic Masonry Consultant” The contractor as to hire this consultant? The duties listed are normally part of the Architects responsibilities.

Response: The Historic Masonry Consultant is only needed for masonry work within the historical portion of the building.

8374785 Inquiry: “1.9 Warranties – 1.9.1 Cleaning Warranty and 1.9.2 Repair Warranty” Are both 2 years. This is normally only 1 year. Please advise.

Response: Provide warranties per the specifications.

8374786 Inquiry: “3.1.4 Binder Analysis - Subject a part of the historic mortar sample to Differential Thermal

Analysis or X-ray Diffraction to determine the binder components”. Who pays for this procedure?

Response: This is the Contractor's responsibility to maintain the historical integrity of the building.

8374819 Inquiry: “3.4.3 Paint Removal “Remove paint from masonry surfaces” - Is this lead paint? If it is, 3.4.4

Water Cleaning will not be allowed, correct?

Response: Please review the ACM and LBP Survey completed by ECS. Remove LBP per specification

02 83 13.00 20.

8374820 Inquiry: “1.3 AISC Quality Certification - Because of the small scope for this trade is this requirement necessary? If yes it will reduce the pool of possible steel s/c and increase the price greatly.

Response: This is a requirement per the specifications.

8374821 Inquiry: “2.3 MOISTURE CONTENT OF WOOD PRODUCTS Air-dry or kiln-dry lumber B. Exterior

Wood Siding: 15 percent”. This requirement will significantly increase the cost of materials. Please confirm this is required.

Response: Provide Moisture Content per Specifications.

8374822 Inquiry: “3.2 Siding 3.2.1 Installation of Siding with Voat Nails” - Is this meant to be "boat nails"? Please provide requirements and any mandatory suppliers.

Response: Yes, Boat nails, no mandatory suppliers.

8374824 Inquiry: “1.6.2 Registered Roof Observer "The contractor is required to provide a RCI Registered

Roof Observer (RRO) during all roof related construction activities". Is this required?

Response: Provide RRO per the specifications.

8374826 Inquiry: 1.6.5 "Manufacturer's Technical Representative to perform field inspections and attend meetings". Is this the same as the RRO per 1.6.2?

Response: No.

8374827 Inquiry: Is there a preferred manufacture of the roofing system ? Or a select list?

8374830 Inquiry: Is the existing roof system under warranty? If yes, please provide contact information for the manufacturer and original installer.

Response: The existing roof is a shingle roof as identified in the documents and will be removed.

8374832 Inquiry: "1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION – Gypsum plastering shall occur where existing damage or mold infested plaster has been removed”. Until the mold removal as been completed there is no way of knowing what this area will be. Would the Owner include a unit rate priced item or allowance on the bid form to allow for fair pricing ?

Response: Please review the drawings to identify the location and expected quantity of damaged plaster and mold.

8374839 Inquiry: "No sign of transition from new plaster to existing plaster” - The only way to achieve this is to remove all the plaster in each area. Is that what the Owner intends? This carries a significant increase in scope and cost.

Response: No that is not the intent of the owner. The intent is that the Contractor shall provide a smooth transition from the existing plaster to the new plaster.

8374841 Inquiry: " Unless otherwise specified, finish all gypsum board walls, partitions and ceilings to Level 5".

Please confirm a level 5 finish including a complete skim coat corner to corner. This is above the standard level 4 finish for this application. Please advise.

Response: Confirm- Unless otherwise specified, finish all gypsum board walls, partitions and ceilings to

Level 5.

8374842 Inquiry: " Is there a basis for design for the required wheelchair lift?

8374845 Inquiry: Gates shall be 1/4" laminated glass panels". So no requirement for tempered glass?

Response: Provide 1/4" laminated glass panels as specified.

8374850 Inquiry: "The existing sprinkler system will be replaced" - Are there any historical plaster ceilings? If so, do there get patched or replaced?

Response: The historical portion of the building has some soffits where the piping has been routed as well as suspended ceilings.

8374854 Inquiry: "2.4 Underground Piping Components” - Are there any tapping fees for the connection to the existing water line? If yes who pays for them and what are those fees?

Response: There are no tapping fees expected.

8374856 Inquiry: "2.7 Waterflow Alarm connected to the existing Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). Is there an approved contractor we have to use?

8374857 Inquiry: " Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) Front End and Integration” - Is there an approved contractor we have to use?

Response: Upon request, DSCR will provide successful awardee with a list of recommended contractors.

8374858 Inquiry: Is there an approved contractor we have to use?

8374892 Inquiry: What work will be required for removal of existing pavement? Mill and dispose to a depth of 8 inches or mill and dispose of the asphalt layer only?

Response: Where asphalt pavement is indicated to be demolished, remove asphalt and base stone complete.

8374895 Inquiry: Can a second site visit for subcontractors be scheduled?

Response: There will be no additional site visit scheduled or attempted at this moment.

8374898 Inquiry: Can the bid date be extended to 03/02/2020 from 02/24/2020?

Response: The solicitation closing date remains unchanged. Please refer to Beta.sam.gov for any amendments to the solicitation

8375084 Inquiry: The lay down and parking area is more than a mile from the project site. Please confirm how many on-site parking spots will be available for shuttling personnel and on-site supervision.

Response: Contractor may utilize the 9 spaces located south of the existing dumpster enclosure on the west side of the building for on-site parking. However, parking is not reserved; it is first come, first serve.

8375090 Inquiry: Please confirm the location for an on-site dumpster.

Response: Contractor may utilize the 9 spaces located south of the existing dumpster enclosure on the west side of the building for an on-site dumpster, placed adjacent to existing dumpster.

8374892 Inquiry: What work will be required for removal of existing pavement? Mill and dispose to a depth of 8 inches or mill and dispose of the asphalt layer only?

Response: Where asphalt pavement is indicated to be demolished, remove asphalt and base stone complete.

8375238 Inquiry: Please provide a mold report if available. Please provide the extent of mold remediation required.

Response: Please review all the documents; specifications, drawings, and Hazardous Testing Report.

8375244 Inquiry: "Remove existing fuel tank and piping" Size of tank, length of piping to be removed? Is the tank empty of fuel? If no how much is in there? Does the tank have to be cleaned on site prior to it's removal?

CIH requirements? Any lead present?

Response: Tank size is 500 gallons. Piping is to be removed to the edge of adjacent building and quantity will be no greater than 20 linear feet. It is unknown how much fuel is in the tank, if any.

Contractor shall remove the tank in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements. There are no CIH requirements expected. There is no lead expected.

8377208 Inquiry: There is a gas meter and energy meter specified. There are none shown on the plans to be furnished or monitored. Is it a requirement to monitor a gas meter and energy meter. If so, who furnishes? Also, the VAV Boxes are no-fan powered and have hot water reheat so there is no power to the box for the DDC controllers. Who is responsible for furnishing power to the VAV Boxes for the controls?

Response: The gas meter is indicated to be replaced on plumbing drawings. The gas and energy meter shall be monitored and integrated in to the UMCS. The contractor shall furnish meters. VAV boxes shall be powered and controlled through the DDC system.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The following have been deleted:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS

1. Building 42 Bellwood Renovation, DLA Specifications Vol I dated December 11, 2019, 566 pages

2. Building 42 Bellwood Renovation, DLA Specifications Vol II dated December 11, 2019, 468 pages

3. Building 42 Bellwood Renovation, DLA Specifications Drawings, dated December 11, 2019, 69 pages

4. Document 010000 Special Conditions, 10 pages

5. Section 23 82 46.00 40 Electric Unit Heaters, 8 pages

6. Summary of Work for Norfolk District Projects – Bellwood Club, 11 pages

(End of Summary of Changes)