W9123623B5021 Final Amendment 0004 20240319.pdf

W9123624B5010

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

W9123624B5010 Craney Island Office Expansion, Located in Portsmouth, Virginia is hereby Amended as follow s:

1. Bid Due date is extended from 20 March 2024 to 27 March 2024. Bid Opening is extended from 21 March to 28 March 2024.

2. SECTION SF30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE: Added Government responses to Bidder Inquries.

3. Wage Determination VA20230161, dated 01/05/2024 is deleted and replaced w ith VA20230161, dated 02/23/2024

Please see summary of changes for full amendment breakout.

POC Michael Stevenson Jr, Email: michael.l.stevenson@usace.army.mil, Contact: 757-201-7233

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 19-Mar-2024

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 W9123624B5010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Feb-2024

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 X is extended, 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

19-Mar-2024

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USACE NORFOLK DISTRICT OFFICE

CONTRACTING OFFICE

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1011

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

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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 0004

1. Bid Due is extended from 20 March 2024 to 27 March 2024

2. Project inquiries and responses are incorporated and attached. If there is any discrepancy between this

Amendment and the responses to Projnet, the Amendment shall take precedence.

3. Wage Determination VA20230161, dated 01/05/2024, is deleted and replaced with VA20230161, dated

02/23/2024.

ProjNet Bidder Inquiries and Corresponding Government Responses:

a) Bidder Inquiry number 10661934:

Please provide a door schedule for Operation Building (only frame schedule is provided).

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10661934:

Please see Sheet A-601 for Operation and Administration Building's Door Schedule.

b) Bidder Inquiry number 10661958:

Door Schedule for Admin Building and page A-111 shows a new door #128 while demo plan AD111 does not show removal of this door. Please clarify.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10661958:

Please omit Door 128 from Door Schedule.

c) Bidder Inquiry number 10672118:

Regarding Sheet TD121, Sheet notes #1. Contractor discovered that there's no telecommunications equipment, enclosures, cables, cabinets, or cable tray inside of the storage building. Shall this task be omitted from the contract documents?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10672118:

Sheet Note 1 on Sheet TD121 is a general demolition note to cover the existing structure. The purpose is to ensure all existing telecommunications equipment was removed from the storage building. If equipment noted for demolition is not identified in the storage building it can be disregarded.

d) Bidder Inquiry number 10672119:

Please confirm that the fiber optic cable will be installed by others outside of this contract.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10672119:

Yes. The Operations Building is to be provided with a new fiber optic service though the

COR, CIO/G-6 and Verizon per Telecommunications Site Plan Note 3 on Sheet TS001.

e) Bidder Inquiry number 10672122:

Regarding the fiber optic patch panel, please provide the type of fiber optic cable being installed.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10672122:

OSP fiber optic cable and connector type are to be coordinated with the installation of the new fiber optic service through COR, CIO/G-6 and Verizon. The CFCI 12-port rack mounted fiber optic patch panel is the demarcation point for the service provider (Verizon).

f) Bidder Inquiry number 10672125:

Regarding the fiber optic patch panel, which type of connectors are required for fiber optic cable terminations.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10672125:

OSP fiber optic cable and connector type are to be coordinated with the installation of the new fiber optic service through COR, CIO/G-6 and Verizon. The CFCI 12-port rack mounted fiber optic patch panel is the demarcation point for the service provider (Verizon).

g) Bidder Inquiry number 10672128:

Regarding the TC-1 of the Telecommunication Legend found on Sheet T-001. Can the government please provide the fan and power distribution requirements for the cabinet?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10672128:

Roof mounted cabinet fan, 120V, 2A, 630CFM shall be provided. Fan shall be compatible with telecommunications cabinet manufacture. Power requirements for telecommunications cabinet is indicated on Sheet EP121.

h) Bidder Inquiry number 10672154:

Regarding the telecommunications cabinet, there is a callout for a glass door. For cabinets of the required size, perforated doors are typically provided. A glass door for this size cabinet would be a special order and may not be an option. Would USACE be okay with a perforated door in lieu glass?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10672154:

A lockable glass door for the Telecommunications cabinet is required.

i) Bidder Inquiry number 10672179:

Paragraph 1.3 requires AISC fabrication and erection. Would it be acceptable to fabricate and erect "in compliance" with AISC standards?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10672179:

Due to the wind exposure at the site and required moment frame, AISC fabrication and erection requirements cannot be waived.

j) Bidder Inquiry number 10673064:

It is unclear in paragraph 1.6.1.1 if the SSHO is a dedicated position or if the Superintendent can also be the SSHO. Please clarify.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673064:

The SSHO and Superintendent shall be separate individuals.

k) Bidder Inquiry number 10673066:

Is it a requirement for all staff and crew members to attend 40 hour safety training Paragraph 1.6.1.3?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673066:

Yes.

l) Bidder Inquiry number 10673070:

Part 2 appears to require us to provide CAD drawings, Advanced Modeling and Redline drawings. Is the requirement all of these or some of these items for close-out submittals?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673070:

Yes, all 3 are required per the specifications. Note that the CAD drawings and redline drawings are typically generated contained within the BIM Model.

m) Bidder Inquiry number 10673136:

Specification 05 12 00 P.2.1 calls for galvanized structural steel. Specification 09 90 00 calls for the building frame to be painted. What is the requirement? Typically we see one or the other.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673136:

The stand a lone canopy columns to be galvanized structural steel with extra layering of paint to provide additional corrosion protection because it is located in the marine environment.

n) Bidder Inquiry number 10673633:

Please confirm worksurfaces with laminate top with wood edge and veneer storage items and chassis (everything under the work surface and overhead storage) is acceptable.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673633:

Yes acceptable

o) Bidder Inquiry number 10673636:

Specs request 80" overall height, the SS1 Wardrobe is specified at 58" H. The SS1 Wardrobe abuts the DU1 Desk overhead. Please confirm overall height to be 80" h or 58"h?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673636:

The SS1 shall be the same height as the overhead height. 66"-68"

p) Bidder Inquiry number 10673637:

Should the overhead be wall mounted or set on surface mounted? If wall mounted, please confirm blocking will be provided in the wall cavity.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673637: Surface mounted.

q) Bidder Inquiry number 10673641:

Please confirm if bookshelf on credenza surface is to be wall panel with glass shelves or wooden bookcase with wooden shelves – basis of design image appears to be a veneer bookshelf, specifications request glass shelves with wall panel.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673641:

Please see attached image. This is the exact desk specified.

18. Bidder Inquiry number 10673645: Please specify exact grommet locations.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673645:

No grommets required

19. Bidder Inquiry number 10673650:

Please confirm overall width of desk (credenza surface) is 90" w. Overall footprint will be 108" with the wardrobe.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673650:

The overall width 106" including the wardrobe. The wardrobe is 15.5 inches wide. Please see attached drawing.

20. Bidder Inquiry number 10673656:

Please confirm if overall height is 80" or 58

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673656:

68"

21. Bidder Inquiry number 10673659:

Confirm if SS1 Wardrobe is required to be 80" in 108 Chief's Office and 58" in 151 Chief's Office

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673659:

68"

22. Bidder Inquiry number 10673666:

The written request is for 58"w x 30"d worksurfaces, but on the plan view, these tables are 48"w.

Please confirm size.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673666 :

The WB1 is a benching system. all 4 desks are connected. 30DX54W is the size of each desk surface.

23. Bidder Inquiry number 10673669:

The written request is for 48"w x 18" D low storage Credenzas and 18-24" D Mobile pedestals w/ cushion top. No storage is shown on the overall plan. Please confirm if these items are required. If so, please provide updated plan showing orientation of storage items.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673669:

-The low storage credenza is SC1. This is in Admin bldg. room 106.

-The Mobile Pedestals are for the Ops bldg. and located in rm. 150. The tag is DS1.

24. Bidder Inquiry number 10673671:

An adjustable shelf that attaches magnetically to the fabric privacy screen is not a standard accessory/ option.

Please provide an image or additional specification=s detailing this requirement.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673671:

Please clarify what you're asking. I don't know what shelf you're referring to.

25. Bidder Inquiry number 10673675:

How many duplexes are required at each desk?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673675:

2 duplexes for each desk would be fine. The WB1 desk is a benching system so the power is run through all 4 desk and plugged into the duplex.

26. Bidder Inquiry number 10673677:

The basis of design image appears to be individual height adjustable desks. The specifications for hardwire daisy-chain power and cable trays reads like a benching solution. Please confirm if individual desks or a unified benching solution is required.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673677:

yes, a unified benching system is required.

27. Bidder Inquiry number 10673687:

TC1: -The written spec asks for 108" long, but the plan measures 96" W. Please confirm size.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673687:

Rm 156 in the Ops bldg. Conference Table TC1 size is 48x120 Rm 106 is the Admin bldg. conference table TC2 size is 48"X 96"

28. Bidder Inquiry number 10673691:

TC1 & TC2: There are two different table bases requested, the Y metal base with iron legs or table bases with a hinged door. Please confirm which table base is required.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673691:

Y METAL BASE FOR BOTH.

29. Bidder Inquiry number 10673696:

TC1 & TC2: The power & power/data technology centers in the written requests for the tables is not compatible with the Y metal base table. Please confirm if the Y-base or base with a hinged door is required.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673696: Please see attached image for clarification.

30. Bidder Inquiry number 10673700:

TC1: Are additional 1-3/4" metal grommets required, in addition to the two power/data pop- ups? If so, please specify the grommet locations.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673700:

No additional grommets needed.

31. Bidder Inquiry number 10673708:

Monitor arms are shown on the plan, but not in the written request, are clamp mount monitor arms required?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673708:

Yes, double monitor arms that can clamp on desk are required.

32. Bidder Inquiry number 10673709:

Is factory ordered power needed for inside of the workstation? There will be an opening on the back side of the furniture along the walls.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673709:

No, wiring will run up through the desk for power.

33. Bidder Inquiry number 10673711: Is the DL1 for OPS in Rm. 151?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673711:

Yes

34. Bidder Inquiry number 10673716:

The written request is for a U-shaped reception desk; an L-shape is shown on the plan. Please confirm orientation, L-shape or U-shape.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673716:

L Shape Reception desk, left facing return.

35. Bidder Inquiry number 10673718:

Please confirm the location of the 23 x 12 fabric side screen.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673718:

The FABRIC WILL BE UNDER THE COUNTERTOPS ON THE LEFT AND FRONT.

See attached photo.

36. Bidder Inquiry number 10673720:

The bridge with the glass accent shelf cannot be height adjustable with a transaction surface located above – transaction surface insets toward the user. Is a fixed bridge acceptable?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673720 :

yes this is acceptable.

37. Bidder Inquiry number 10673721:

Primary desk surface cannot be height adjustable with a transaction surface positioned above

– transaction surface insets toward the user. Please confirm if a fixed height primary desk surface is acceptable.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673721:

yes, a fixed desk is acceptable. Does not need to be height adjustable.

38. Bidder Inquiry number 10673723:

Please confirm the location of the cushion bench and wardrobe – these are not identified on the plan.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673723:

The bench and the wardrobe can be placed on the wall where the CG1 is. The bench can be omitted if room doesn't allow.

39. Bidder Inquiry number 10673726:

Please provide overall dimensions for the WS1 reception desk

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673726 :

please see attached image

40. Bidder Inquiry number 10673738:

Please see attached images and let us know which is closer to what is being requested – Left: U-shaped;

Right L-shaped. L-shaped image allows a height adjustable bridge unit because no transaction surface is positioned above.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673738:

Please see attached image. A fixed desk unit is acceptable. Transaction can be omitted on the left side if needed. Keep front facing transaction.

41. Bidder Inquiry number 10673746:

Power requirements are not specified . Should factory installed power be specified to route through the spine of the workstations, to allow power access to height adjustable tables?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673746:

No. Cutouts are already done when installed. Please take a look at this link. https://vimeo.com/643942406#

42. Bidder Inquiry number 10673749:

If power is required, please confirm a floor core will be available for either a. hardwire or b. direct plug in.

Both power entries are available.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673749: does not apply.

43. Bidder Inquiry number 10673751:

Please specify if any other power / data options are required.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673751: No additional power or data required.

44. Bidder Inquiry number 10673759:

Do you require each page of the submittal to be filled out with pricing information or is it just a lump sum value?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673759:

Each page. All furniture pieces should have a price.

45. Bidder Inquiry number 10673763:

Do you require each page of the submittal to be filled out with pricing information or is it just a lump sum value?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673763:

each page

46. Bidder Inquiry number 10673772:

Is there a companion document for the Admin Building Structural Interior Design (SID) or are these listed in the OPS building to be used for the Admin Building SID also?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673772:

Admin building does not have a SID. They are only receiving furniture. Ops building has both FFE and SID.

47. Bidder Inquiry number 10673791:

I see a signage plan for the new Operations building on sheet I-321. Can you please tell me if there will be a signage plan for the renovated Administration Building? Will there be new interior signs for this remodeled building?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10673791:

Admin building will not be getting any work done. Only replacing furniture.

48. Bidder Inquiry number 10674102:

Please provide door opening sizes for each opening, Length, width and frame thickness needed.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10674102:

Will update door schedule to show information.

49. Bidder Inquiry number 10674103:

Please provide what type of door is needed for each opening, wood, metal, finish, etc.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10674103:

Will update door schedule to show information.

50. Bidder Inquiry number 10675503:

Is there an existing facility-wide Direct Digital Control System? Is there a requirement to connect to it?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675503: There is no existing DDC system at the facility.

51. Bidder Inquiry number 10675504:

Is there a requirement for a server for this project?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675504:

No server will be required on this project.

52. Bidder Inquiry number 10675509:

There appears to be a set of Geothermal Pumps (P-1, P-2) There is no information regarding the current control or the expected control of these pumps? Please indicate if these pumps are to be controlled by a new DDC system?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675509:

Construction Contractor to replace geothermal P-1 and P-2 in-kind. Use existing control wiring to maintain the same controls.

There is no existing DDC system in the facility. And no DDC system will be installed as part of this project. And amendment will be issued removing the DDC requirements.

53. Bidder Inquiry number 10675512:

Is there a requirement for an operator workstation for this project?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675512:

There will be no requirement for an operator workstation for the facility.

And amendment will be issued removing the requirement for the building to be connected to a DDC system.

54. Bidder Inquiry number 10675514:

Is there a requirement for graphics for this project?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675514:

There is no DDC graphics requirement for this project.

55. Bidder Inquiry number 10675516:

The section 250511 as provided in a generic copy. Please provide the CIA rating for this project.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675516:

The HVAC system will be standalone and will not require cybersecurity protocols. The fire protection system shall be rated Low-Low-Low.

56. Bidder Inquiry number 10675517:

The section 250511 as provided in a generic copy. Please indicate if this section applies to HVAC DDC only or does it apply to other Facility Related Control Systems such as Fire Alarm.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675517:

Section 25 05 11 will apply only to the fire alarm system. No DDC system will be required in this project.

An amendment removing the DDC system requirement is forthcoming.

57. Bidder Inquiry number 10675519:

Please indicate if there is to be a single Cybersecurity contractor for all Facility Related Systems.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675519:

There is no requirement for there to be a single cybersecurity contractor.

58. Bidder Inquiry number 10675520:

Please indicate who performs the cybersecurity testing and provide any qualifications which may be required.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675520:

Amendment to spec section 25 05 11 forthcoming on the cybersecurity testing requirements.

59. Bidder Inquiry number 10675895:

Sheet A-521 Detail E2 detail shows attaching the soffit and fascia directly to the rigid insulation + air barrier, however, you cannot attach the soffit/fascia in this manner. Please provide an updated detail with suitable substrate for framing/ attachment of the fascia and soffit.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675895:

Will update detail

60. Bidder Inquiry number 10675898:

Sheet A-521 Detail E2 detail includes 1- ½" rigid insulation + air barrier, however, both the roofs and walls appear to include sufficient insulation. Please confirm whether the additional insulation + air barrier can be removed. If removal of this insulation/air barrier is not possible, please provide an updated detail that includes proper attachment/framing for the attachment of the soffit and fascia.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10675898:

61. Bidder Inquiry number 10676180:

The fascia and soffit must have suitable substrates or framing for attachment. The way it is shown is not acceptable. The roof and walls are already insulated so I do not see the need for this. Please reference the second drawing below. This drawing is from a similar project we did and is the optimal assembly for this type of condition showing adequate surfaces for attachment.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676180:

62. Bidder Inquiry number 10676433:

The fire alarm new work plan on FA121 for the Operational Bldg only shows providing manual pull stations and fire alarm horn strobes. Will there be any requirement to provide heat detectors, smoke detectors, or any other device as shown as part of the existing system for the Administration Bldg?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676433:

There is no requirement to provide detection in the operations building.

63. Bidder Inquiry number 10676441:

Please reference Operation Building door schedule on plan page A-601. Door schedule is missing opening size, door type and material, frame type and material and opening fire rating. Please provide this information so that we can accurately price material.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676441:

Will update door schedule information.

64. Bidder Inquiry number 10676478:

Will the govt, post award, be providing the successful contractor with a letter addressing FAR 52.251- 1 authorizing the contractor to purchase the FF&E required for this project under a GSA contract at GSA pricing?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676478:

The government will not authorize GSA pricing.

65. Bidder Inquiry number 10676479:

Will the govt, post award, be providing the successful contractor with a letter including the form ST-12 for Tax Exemption allowing the contractor to purchase the FF&E required for this project as a tax exempt purchase?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676479:

The government will not be issuing a form ST-12.

66. Bidder Inquiry number 10676495:

Will the govt be responsible for removing, disposing, relocating, storing, reintalling of all equipment, FF&E, materials, etc. that are currently within the bldgs or any work areas inside or outside of both the Ops Bldg and the Admin Bldg that would be in the way of the contractor performing all of their work required by this IFB/Solicitation?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676495:

Lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and excess property in storage will be handled by Craney personnel.

Equipment such as electrical, phone, IT, and data type will be the responsibility of the contractor.

Coordinate with Craney personnel for other equipment/material not specified.

67. Bidder Inquiry number 10676501:

Keynote 5 on CS101 indicates to install a trench drain along the building wall. However the drawings do not show to what or where this trench drain would drain or empty into. Please advise.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676501:

The trench drain is to capture any runoff under the cover walkway and should drain to the west.

Trench drain is to be placed along the building wall. See attachment for details.

68. Bidder Inquiry number 10676607:

What is the height of the ceiling (aff) in corridor 101, and what is the ceiling finish type (GWB, ACT, OTHER) where note 1 on dwg MD111 indicates for the geothermal pumps to be removed? Also what is the extent of ceiling demolition required to perform this work? No ceiling demo or new work is provided in the architectural dwgs.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676607:

The existing ACT Ceiling is 8' AFF. The intent is to temporarily remove ceiling tile as needed to perform task.

69. Bidder Inquiry number 10676643:

In review of the IFB documents, there are no specifications regarding any hazardous material abatement or disposal. A hazardous material survey has not been provided. Are there any hazardous materials known to exist that would be encountered during the course of any work required for this project? Should the contractor provide pricing in their proposal to provide a preconstruction hazardous material survey?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676643:

Reference Inquiry ID: 10676719 to disregard this inquiry.

70. Bidder Inquiry number 10676701:

Can the positions of Superintendent, SSHO, and QC be fulfilled by one person who meets the qualifications of all positions combined?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676701:

QC and SSHO to be dual hatted with an independent Superintendent.

71. Bidder Inquiry number 10676716:

Please confirm that Commissioning will only be required for the Operations Building and that Commissioning for the Administration Building is not required.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676716:

Commissioning will be required for the Operations Building.

The geothermal pumps P-1 and P-2 will need to be tested for operability after being replaced in the Administration Building to ensure the new pumps are running the same as the old pumps. However, full commissioning will not be required.

72. Bidder Inquiry number 10676719:

Please disregard questions asked in Projnet ID #10676643 regarding hazardous materials. This question was submitted in error.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10676719: Inquiry ID: 10676643 will be disregard.

73. Bidder Inquiry number 10677350: Admin Building:

CT1 Task Chair count is 10, but total chairs shown in the drawing is 11 (there was another chair in the Mechanic's Office that they missed)

Should we quote 10 or 11 chairs?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677350:

11 CT1 task chairs.

74. Bidder Inquiry number 10677354:

Ops. Building:

DL1 references Room 107 Union Office, but that's in the Admin Building. Did they mean Room 151 Chief's Office?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677354:

DL1 is in both offices.

75. Bidder Inquiry number 10677820:

Please confirm there are no anticipated floor or wall finishes required for the Administration Building?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677820:

If repairs are needed around the newly replaced door frames, then flooring and wall finishes shall be repaired to match existing floor and paint finish accordingly.

76. Bidder Inquiry number 10677822:

Specification 122100 1.1 says to provide window treatment in accordance with paragraph WINDOW

TREATMENT PLACEMENT

Specification 122100 3.2 WINDOW TREATMENT PLACEMENT SCHEDULE is blank. Please advise locations for window blinds.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677822:

Window schedule will be update to show location

77. Bidder Inquiry number 10677840:

Will the W3 type windows in the Operations building receive blinds?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677840:

No blinds to W3 windows, all other windows shall receive blinds.

78. Bidder Inquiry number 10677844:

Will doors with sidelights require blind installation? (ie. door types FG & DG)

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677844: no

79. Bidder Inquiry number 10677848:

Specification 122100 2.1.1 requires 2" blinds to have plastic tapes.

Specification 122100 2.1.1.5 requires braided ladder. The finish legend on I-002 does not mention this detail. Is the required blind to have tape or braided ladder?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677848:

not required

80. Bidder Inquiry number 10677849:

The finish legend on I-002 names SWF as the BOD. Will Hunter Douglas or Levolor products be acceptable?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677849:

Yes hunter Douglas and Levlor products are acceptable.

81. Bidder Inquiry number 10677887:

The qualifications section for the Electrical Technical Commissioning Specialist states that the technical work for commissioning will be performed by an engineering technician certified by NETA. Division 26 specifications require that the electrical testing be performed by a NETA certified engineering technician.

Is the intent to have a Cx Authority (Certified by ACG, BCA, NEBB etc.) who will witness/review testing also be NETA certified?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677887:

Yes

82. Bidder Inquiry number 10677891:

Will Building Envelope Commissioning be required?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry number 10677891:

Building Envelope Commissioning is not required on the Administration Building. Building Envelope Commissioning is required on the Operations Building.

Amendments to the Technical Specifications and Solicitaion are as follows:

1. PLANS Sheet A-601 updated: See attachment 1.

Removed door #128 f rom Admin Building Door Schedule.

Added information regarding door sizes, types, etc. to Ops Building Door Schedule.

2. SPECS sections 01 30 00, 01 35 26, 01 45 00.

Clarif ication that SSHO and QC to be dual hatted with an independent Superintendent.

3. FF&E Admin Building Item Code DU1.

Clarification of what the actual desk looks like. See f igure 1.

Clarif ication on the dimensions for the desk. See f igure 2.

4. FF&E Admin Building Item Codes TC1 and TC2.

Clarif ication regarding the power/data technology centers compatibility with the Y metal base table. See f igure 3.

5. FF&E Admin Building Item Code WS1.

Clarif ication regarding location of the 23W x 12H f abric side screen. See f igure 4.

Clarif ication on the dimensions for the desk. See f igure 5.

Clarif ication on the position for the desk. See f igure 6.

6. FF&E Ops Building Item Code WB2.

Clarif ication on power requirements for the workstation. See f igure 7.

7. SPECS 23 09 00, 23 09 13, and 23 09 23.02 updated. See attachment 2.

No existing direct digital control system (DDC) at the facility to connect to and there will not be one installed.

Removed section 23 09 23.02.

Revised section 23 09 00 to remove DDC requirements.

Revised section 23 09 13 to remove DDC requirements.

8. SPECS 25 05 11 updated. See attachment 3.

Revised to clarif y cybersecurity requirements.

9. PLANS Sheet A-521 updated. See attachment 4.

Updated details E2 and K2.

10. PLANS Sheet CS101.

Clarif ication on the location of the trench drain. See f igure 8.

11. PLANS Sheet A-651 updated. See attachment 5.

Added window blind locations.

12. PLANS Sheet A-251 updated. See attachment 6.

Added clarification note to detail K12 for the canopy columns to be galvanized structural steel and to be painted.

The following documents are hereby incorporated:

Bidder Inquiry Attachment 20230319

1079_CI_OFC_EXP_DWGS_AMENDMENT 0004 UPDATES

1079_CI_OFC_SPECS_AMENDMENT 0004 UPDATES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Mar-2024 02:00 PM to 27-Mar-2024 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

Instructions to Bidders

1. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

The Norfolk District will NOT accept bids my mail, hand-carry, or commercial courier (that is, no physical bids will be accepted in response to this solicitation). All bids must be submitted by electronic commerce only (that is by submission via PIEE, as discussed below only).

Bid Submission Requirements:

Electronic Proposal Submission in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE):

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.214-7, LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFIATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS, all bids must be received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 27 March 2024. Bids shall be submitted through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. Bid submittals by any other means will not be accepted and will not be eligible for award. Submittals sent through proprietary or third-party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be retrieved.

Bidders are strongly encouraged to monitor the PIEE Solicitation Module to ensure your Proposal will be received no later than the exact time provided for in this solicitation. For example, the Solicitation Module provides information about upcoming maintenance downtime which may impact the ability to submit an electronic file.

Bidders should acquaint themselves with the process to submit electronic proposal files and allow sufficient time for file upload and for the Solicitation Module to accept your Digital PIN and issue a One-Time Password (OTP) to be received in your designated email account.

In the event the PIEE Solicitation Module is down, the Bidder must notify the Contracting Officer, that the system is down and submission through the Solicitation Module is not possible, prior to the submission deadline. Contractor notification shall be in writing and may be in conjunction with verbal notification, but verbal notification alone shall not be sufficient.

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to confirm receipt of proposals. All bids received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In the event the Contractor alleges technical difficulties and does not notify the contracting officer until after the submission deadline, the Contracting Officer will follow procedures identified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 14.304(b)(1)) to determine if the Contractor’s late submission is accepted.

Bidders are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission. Electronic copies of each volume shall be compatible with the following software products: Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016. Narrative portions of the proposal shall be in Adobe Acrobat portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. The Offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files into the proposal files. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each volume, section, and item.

NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII) in the File Description.)

OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AVOID WAITING UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO

ATTEMPT TO TRANSMIT THEIR PROPOSALS. TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH UPLOAD MAY

RENDER YOUR PROPOSAL TO BE LATE.

Please provide a confirmation email to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer upon successful upload of IFB to the PIEE module/site. Email addresses are as follows:

Contract Specialist Name: Michael Stevenson Jr.

Email: Michael.L.Stevenson@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer Name: Stormie Wicks Email: Stormie.B.Wicks@usace.army.mil

Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Resources:

Training material and guides for registering and submitting proposals can be found below and is provided to assist in locating the full scope of resources available on the PIEE website:

1. PIEE Solicitation Module Vendor Access Instructions:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/eb/docs/PIEE/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf

2. For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

3. Additional training and PIEE Solicitation Module resources can be found on the PIEE website at:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml

There are two vendor roles (Proposal Manager, Proposal View Only) for the PIEE Solicitation Module. The Proposal Manager role is required to submit an offer to a solicitation posted in the PIEE Solicitation Module.

Additionally, please be advised that when using the PIEE Solicitation Module, the user’s e-mail address in PIEE must match the e-mail address on file in SAM.gov.

Any questions regarding Bid Submissions should be directed to Michael Stevenson via ProjNet.

SPECIAL PROVISION IN RESPONSE TO CORONOVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID19) ON

ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL PROTECTIONS:

Please be advised that in accordance with FAR Deviation 2020-O0016, Class Deviation – Original Documents, Signatures, Seals and Notarizations – Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates, without regard to the order in which they are affixed for all of FAR part 28 instruments as requested by this solicitation. The solicitation hereby incorporates Deviation 2020-O0016 to FAR 28.106-1. For any bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond that may be required under this procurement, a seal is not required. In the event of conflict in another provision in the solicitation, the Deviation will control.

Electronic Bid Opening

There will be a “public” bid opening conducted by the Government via teleconference on 28 March 2024 at 02:00 PM ET for participating bidders. The teleconference phone number and access codes will be emailed to participants once bid submission due date and time has lapse. Bidders will be able to participate in the reading of the bids through this teleconference.

A bid abstract containing bid results will be distributed to participating bidders within twenty-four (24) hours of the bid opening. Upon request, the Norfolk District will make the opened bids available for examination.

A copy of the duly executed Bid Guarantee (signed by principal and surety with raised seal) must also be included in the attachment labeled “Bid.24B5010_Bidder Name.” A physical copy of the Bid Guarantee in proper form with evident raised seal must be submitted within seventy-two (72) hours to the Government upon request from the apparent low bidder. Additionally, the bid submission shall provide signed BID by letter to include SF1442 and SF30 acknowledgment of ALL Amendments.

2. AWARD TO THE RESPONSIBILE BIDDER

Responsibility will be determined, prior to award, by the Contracting Officer, either by performing a pre-award survey or conclusions based on a previous pre-award survey and/or any performance data available. A pre-award survey maybe performed in determining the bidder’s responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104 and 9.106. The bidder will be required to show that he has the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant or other resources to commence the work at the time prescribed in the specifications and thereafter to prosecute and complete the work safely and satisfactorily within the time specified. If the bidder is unable to comply with the request for pre-award survey, the bidder will no longer be considered for award.

To be determined responsible, a bidder must:

r) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them.

s) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments.

t) Have a satisfactory performance record. A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history.

u) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

v) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors).

w) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them.

x) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally, in accordance with FAR Part 9.1, prior to awarding a contract, the Government will conduct a Responsibility Determination of the firm selected for award. The below information will be requested of the apparent low bidder. This information is not required to be responsive to the Invitation for Bid. Too efficiently and expeditious award the resultant contract, it is HIGHLY recommended that bidders provide the below information with their bid. If bidders wish to shield this information from public view at the bid opening, the information may be placed in an envelope with the following legend:

PRE-AWARD SURVEY INFORMATION

SOLICITATION NO. W9123624B5010 This information is not required to be responsive to the Invitation for Bid.

a) Current commitments and expected dates of completion.

b) One (1) signed bank reference demonstrating adequate financial resources. If bidder’s firm has a line of credit – provide information on how many figures bidder can borrow against the line of credit (i.e.

medium 6 figures – exact line of credit is not required).

c) The bidder shall provide the latest three (3) complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or signed by an authorized officer of the organization. Submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital, which will be used for the performance of the resultant contract. For Joint Venture arrangements, submit the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for each company in the Joint Venture and discuss the financial responsibilities among the companies. The Government may also utilize Dun & Bradstreet reports to evaluate the financial capacity of the bidder.

3. EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN BIDS

Evidence of the authority of individuals signing offers to submit firm offers on behalf of the offeror is required except where the offer is signed, and shows that it is so signed, by: the President, Vice-President, or Secretary of an incorporated offeror; a partner in the case of a partnership; or the owner in the case of a sole proprietorship.

Failure to submit with the offer satisfactory evidence of the authority of all other persons may be cause for rejection of the offer as invalid or nonresponsive

4. PRE-AWARD SAFETY CONFERENCE

Where an apparent low bidder, in performance of contracts during the previous three-year period, incurred one or more accidents, or where, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there is any question regarding this compliance with any safety or accident prevention requirement, such bidder, on request of the Contracting Officer prior to any award under this solicitation, shall attend a conference with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss any such accidents or non-compliance, the reason for their occurrence, and measures which will be taken to preclude any recurrence thereof.

Information elicited at this conference will be used by the Contracting Officer, in conjunction with other information obtained in a pre-award survey, in determining the bidder’s responsibility.

The items discussed, the preventive measures considered, and any conclusions reached in this conference shall be recorded in minutes of the meeting, which shall be authenticated by the signatures of representatives of the bidder and the Contracting Officer, and any procedures noted therein as agreed upon shall become an obligation of the bidder, along with all other safety and accident prevention requirements of the contract, if award is made to him.

5. INSPECTION OF THE SITE

Prospective bidders are invited to visit the site of the work in order to acquaint themselves as to site conditions and other problems incident to the prosecution of the work. Arrangements for inspection of the site are identified in the clause 52.236-27, entitled "SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION)."

6. BASIS OF AWARD

All blanks must be filled in by the bidder. All unit prices and net amounts must be rounded to the nearest whole cent. In order for the bidder to be considered responsive all CLINS must provide pricing in order to be considered. A single award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder on the basis of the total bid price. Prior to making an award, a pre-award survey will be made, and the low bidder will be required to show that they have the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant to commence the work at the time prescribed in the specifications and thereafter to prosecute and complete the work safely and satisfactorily within the time specified.

7. INCURRING COSTS

The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the bidder submitting a bid in response to this Solicitation.

8. AGENTS

Bids signed by an Agent must be made in the name of the Principal and must be accompanied by evidence of said Agent’s authority to act on behalf of its Principal

9. UNBALANCED BIDS

Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to prices for the contract line items may be rejected as non-responsive or otherwise not considered for award. An unbalanced bid is one which is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

10. UNAUTHORIZED INSTRUCTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT OR OTHER PERSONNEL

The contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person, employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer or the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority as defined in the Designation of Authority letter.

11. MAGINITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

In accordance with FAR Part 36.204(f), the estimated Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

12. BIDDER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

All questions and/or comments for this solicitation should be submitted through the bidder inquiry system, ProjNet, as shown below. All submitted questions will be responded to via ProjNet and an amendment issued prior to the solicitation closing date.

Submitting a Bidder Inquiry:

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login.

Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team

The Solicitation Number is: W9123624B5010 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: I4YB4R-RWA3DZ

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