W91236-21-B-2011 Amendment 0007 MARSOC RFI responses.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

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the follow ing changes:

1. To provide responses to the ProjNet inquiries.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Apr-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 W9123621B2011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Feb-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 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

27-Apr-2021

CODE

USACE, NORFOLK DISTRICT OFFICE

CONTRACTING OFFICE

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1011

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9123621B2011

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0007

Amendment 0007 is issued to provide the following:

1. To provide responses to ProjNet inquiries.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

ProjNet Inquiries:

ID 9117172

Regarding the requirement for initial and follow-up partnering sessions: a. Is there a facility on base that can be used as the venue for the initial partnering session? b. Can you please provide the list of partnering facilitator s mentioned in the spec. section?

Government Response No facility exists. No facilitators are known.

ID 9117198

The specifications require a 10'x10' slab finish sample. Are the surface finish samples (3 per mix design) also required?

Government Response No, surface finish samples are not required.

ID 9117284

Can you confirm that the contractor superintendent can also serve as the SSHO but neither can serve as the CQC Manager? And also confirm, that all times during construction, the Superintendent/SSHO and the QCM must be on site 100% of time...i.e. the prime contractor must employ 2 separate individuals to be on the job site during 100% of the time construction is occurring, except when their alternates are present?

Government Response Yes, the superintendent can also be SSHO (01 35 26 paragraph 1.6.1.2); QC is a separate individual with no other duties (01 45 00.00 10 paragraph 3.4.2) – 2 prime contractor personnel on site "at all times during construction.

ID 9117328

Temporary fencing is addressed in two locations of the specifications: a. Is it intended that the entire site be enclosed with a temporary construction fence? b. Is a separate fenced area required for storage? c. In lieu of the plastic strips, will screen mesh be acceptable? Is the Resident Engineer's Office to be inside the fence?

Government Response

a. Yes. The entire site per Specification 01 50 00 should be enclosed in order to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the site.

b. Yes. The fenced area should be in accordance with Paragraph 2.3 and 3.5 of Section 01 50 00.

c. The fencing material should be as noted in Paragraphs 2.3 and 3.5 of Section 01 50 00. It is undetermined at this point where the resident office will be located.

ID 9117337

The specifications for the ladders appear to be for a fixed installation. Please provide specification for roll-out ladders.

Government Response See attached guide for specification that has been added as an amendment.

ID 9124576

SECTION 1.3 AISC QUALITY CERTIFICATION states fabricator and erector must be AISC certified, can this requirement be waved?

Government Response No.

ID 9128154

Regarding Site utilization, storage & staging: Are there any restrictions on where the temp. construction office and Resident Engineer's offices are located on the site?

Must not interfere with training operations. Provide pre-construction site plan for Review.

ID 9128158

It appears that the same elevation appears twice on each sheet. Are there elevations missing?

Government Response NO, A-412 has elevations for the Assessment & Selection Training Facility. A-422 has elevations for the MARSOC Ops Building.

ID 9128167

Does the Govt. have on Base a location to provide suitable Backfill Soil to the Contractor? If so, approximately how far away is the Borrow Pit?

No soils are available.

ID 9128195

Is the RMS Mode software available for download or is there a software purchase required?

Download is available.

ID 9128202

Does this section "Small Project Construction Progress Schedules" apply to this project?

No.

ID 9128216

The requirement states that an allowance of 1% of the contract value ($35,000 min) be included for shop drawings.

Is this allowance to include the cost of an as-built survey?

Cost loaded schedule to include a specific activity for submission and approval of as-built drawings.

ID 9128230

The requirement states that an amount of $20,000 be included for O&M Submittals. Is this allowance to be all-inclusive including associated administrative costs?

Yes; cost loaded schedule to include a specific activity for submission and approval of O&M manuals. (01 32 01.00 10 paragraph 3.3.19.2)

ID 9128242

Will the furniture provided for the Resident Engineer's Office be retained by the government upon completion or be the property of the Prime?

No; remains property of contractor.

ID 9128261

Is there any reinforcing required for the mezzanine slab. If so, please specify.

Government Response Reinforcing shall be in accordance with SDI Manual recommendations and requirements for the decking specified in the mezzanine slab & framing notes on sheets S-111 & S-121 (6X6-W2.9XW2.9 I believe).

ID 9128265

What is the required length of the #5 bent bar at 24"oc?

Government Response There are multiple #5 reinforcing bars listed in various details on this sheet. Details C1, C2 & C4 - #5 reinforcing bars shall extend full development length past the final slope point of the thickened slab as per ACI. Details A1 & A2 - #5 reinforcing bars are to run the length of their respective slabs minus the clearance distances.

ID 9128276

Regarding the joint designation SJ/(CJ): Please clarify note 7...are these to be saw control joints or dowelled construction joints. If CJ, is it intended that the slab be poured in strips or is a single pour acceptable?

Government Response Locations noted with SJ/(CJ) can be either saw control joints or dowelled construction joints. Dowelled construction joints are intended in the case of multiple pours as locations where pours can be stopped/started. One single pour is acceptable.

ID 9128279

Regarding the joint designation SJ/(CJ): Please clarify note 7...are these to be saw control joints or dowelled construction joints. If CJ, is it intended that the slab be poured in strips or is a single pour acceptable?

Government Response Locations noted with SJ/(CJ) can be either saw control joints or dowelled construction joints. Dowelled construction joints are intended in the case of multiple pours as locations where pours can be stopped/started. One single pour is acceptable.

ID 9128409

The soffit panels for the eaves and rakes will be installed following masonry and soffit framing. There does not appear to be a specification provided for the perforated metal soffit panels (eaves, rakes, open area).

The metal soffit will be provided by PEB. Refer to spec section 13 34 19 – Metal Building Systems.

ID 9128421

The section appears to indicate framing that would typically be installed as part of the exterior wall framing. The note on the detail notes both PEB & CFS. Please clarify the intent. Are the wall panels to be furnished & installed with the PEMB?

Government Response Where masonry is indicated, framing to be provided by contractor. Where metal wall panels are indicated by manufacture, framing is to be provided by PEMB.

ID 9141967

C104 Sanitary Sewer Stub Out Connection By Others? Please confirm this work is not part of the bid.

C104 Water Line Stub Out Connection By Others? Please confirm this work is not part of the bid.

Government Response Service lines installed by privatized utility. Contractor to install stub out and make connection to service line. CU- 104, Utility Note 2.

ID 9141974

PE Stamped Drawings are you requiring PE Stamped Drawings with the Foundation Submittals.

Yes; see PEB building foundation notes on S-002.

ID 9141978

Back flow preventer by others? Please confirm this work is not part of the bid.

Confirmed; back flow preventers provided and installed by privatized utility.

ID 9153549

Please confirm all RFI responses will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation so they can be acknowledged.

Yes, all RFI responses will be posted as an amendment.

ID 9153658

SECTION 01 14 00 Page 4, 1.2.5 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. So this work must be take place off hours ?

Yes.

ID 9153664

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 2, 1.7 SUPERVISION 1.7.1 Minimum Communication Requirements. Are you requiring a separate Quality Control (QC) representative on this project ?

Response Yes; Refer to specification 01 45 00.00 10 for QC requirements.

ID 9153722

SECTION 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. All these inspections and 3rd party testing is to be paid for by the

GC ?

ID 9153724

SECTION 01 50 00 Page 4. 2.3 FENCING Provide fencing along the construction site. Your requiring the whole site have temporary fencing around it ? if yes please confirm the type of fencing you require ?

Type of fencing is detailed in specification 01 50 00 paragraph 2.3 and subparagraphs.

ID 9153725

SECTION 01 50 00 Page 5. 3.1 EMPLOYEE PARKING. Construction contract employees will park privately owned vehicles in an area designated by the Contracting Officer. How far away will this parking be, will they need escorts ?

Parking is within walking distance from project site. No escorts required.

ID 9153730

SECTION 01 50 00 Page 11. 3.6 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE 3.6.1 Resident Engineer's Office The Contractor shall provide the Government Resident Engineer with an office. The GC as to provide an 800 sft office and numerous other items for the Owner?

Provide per specification 01 50 00.

ID 9153742

SECTION 01 91 00.15 10 page 1. TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING 1.1 SUMMARY. Employ the services of an independent Commissioning Firm. The Commissioning Firm must be a 1st tier subcontractor of the GC.

Normally the Mech s/c hires the Commissioning company, but your requiring the GC to hire them direct ?

Response Yes; commissioning firm must be a 1st tier subcontractor of the contractor in accordance with specification 01 91

00.15 10.

ID 9153744

SECTION 01 91 00.15 10 Page 25. 3.4 POST-CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT 3.4.1 Post-Construction Endurance Test. 3.4.2 Post-Construction Site Visit. Is all this commissioning required ? it will be very expensive

ID 9155838

1.6.2 Shop Drawings. 1.6.2.1 Formwork/ 1.6.2.2 Reinforcing Steel. You are not requiring Eng Stamped dwgs, correct?

No, shop drawings must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer. See specification 03 30 00 paragraph 2.1.k

ID 9155841

1.6.7 Quality Control Personnel Certifications. Quality control personnel must be employed by the Contractor.

1.6.7.1 Quality Manager Qualifications

Yes; Quality Control Manager must be an employee of the prime contractor.

ID 9155844

1.6.7.1 Quality Manager Qualifications. The quality manager must hold a current license as a professional engineer.

How long on site do you require the QM be on site and they need to be a PE ?

Quality Control Manager shall be on site at all times.

ID 9155847

1.6.7.2 Field Testing Technician and Testing Agency. This work to be paid for by the GC ?

ID 9155873

SECTION 31 00 00 EARTHWORK Page 4. 1.5.4 Degree of Compaction. Who pays for the compaction testing ?

Prime Contractor.

ID 9155889

SECTION 32 92 19 Seeding Page 3. 3.1.1.1 Topsoil. Can we re-use the existing striped topsoil ? if yes do we need to add fertilizer, ,pH adjusters, or soil conditioners into soil a minimum depth of 4 inches prior to seeding ?

Response Reuse of existing topsoil is acceptable. Please follow paragraph 3.1.1.1 for using on-site topsoil and soil amendments.

ID 9159052

What is the exact street address on the base for this project? How far is this site from the Gate? (Please specify gate location as well)

Sheet C-100 provides project and gate location information.

ID 9155910

Page 12 of 47, 3. AT Level I Training, How long does this training take?

Response Per the website guidance, the average individual takes approximately 2.50 Hours to complete this training.

ID 9128257

The bid includes 5 separate CLINS. Please explain if there is any expected distribution of the General Conditions costs between the CLINS. In other words, as an example, if the cost-loaded schedule is to reflect the CLIN total where do the costs related to the Resident Engineer's Office go?

Response There is no expected distribution of General Conditions costs between the CLINS. Contractors are encouraged to apply their costs in the manner in which they feel is most appropriate.

ID 9169636

Amendment 0005 was posted on beta.sam. However, it appears Amendments 0003 and 0004 are not posted on beta.sam. Can you please clarify how many amendments have been issued for this RFP? Can you post Amendments 0003 and 0004 online?

Response The second Amendment for W91236-21-B-2011, is listed as Amendment 0003. Amendment 0002 does not exist.

Amendment 0004 has been uploaded to beta.sam.

(End of Summary of Changes)