Amend2.pdf

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC:MICHELLE L. JOHNSON

WANAMAKER BLDG

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

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

THIS AMENDMENT DOES NOT EXTEND THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE OF 21 JULY 2009 AT 2:00 P.M.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W912BU-09-R-0036

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jun-2009

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 0 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) DESIGN-BUILD SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND CAR WASH, DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DOVER, DELAWARE

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

10-Jul-2009

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DIS RICT, PHILADELPHIT A

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W912BU E5CTCMLJ7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. RFI’s with RESPONSES: RFI’s with responses annotated Amendment No. 0002 are attached to this amendment.

b. VOLUME 1 OF 2:

(1) Section 00010 – BID SCHEDULE: Please delete page 00010-3 in its entirety and substitute revised 00010-3, annotated amendment No. 0002, attached hereto.

(2) Section 00120 – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD: Please delete Section 00120 in its entirety and substitute revised Section 00120, annotated amendment 0002, attached hereto.

(3) Section 00815 – WAGE RATES: Please delete Section 00815 in its entirety and substitute revised Section 00815, annotated amendment No. 0002, attached hereto.

(4) PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS - Please delete the PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS in its entirety and substitute revised PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS, annotated amendment No. 0002, attached hereto.

(5) Section 01 10 00 – STATEMENT OF WORK - Please delete Section 01 10 00 in its entirety and substitute revised Section 01 10 00, annotated amendment No. 0002 attached hereto.

b. VOLUME 2 OF 2:

(1) APPENDIX F – Please delete Appendix F in its entirety and substitute revised Appendix F, annotated amendment No. 0002 attached hereto.

(2) APPENDIX J – Please add new Appendix J, annotated amendment No. 0002 attached hereto.

(3) APPENDIX K – Please add new Appendix K, annotated amendment No. 0002 attached hereto.

(4) APPENIDX L – Please add new Appendix L, annotated amendment No. 0002 attached hereto.

c. DRAWINGS

(1) Sheet A106 – Please delete Sheet A106 in its entirety and substitute revised Sheet A106, annotated amendment No. 0002 attached hereto.

Amendment No. 0002

RFP W912BU-09-R-0036

RFI #

Dwg Sheet/Spec Section Comment Official Response

00 12 00

Para. 5.3.1 states that "Validation of credits earned will be accomplished by the Government." Does this mean that the successful Offeror will submit credit documentation (using LEED on-line) to the Government, and if so, will the successful Offeror be required to assist the Government in submitting the documentation to the GBCI? Yes. Bid according to the

RFP.

2 01 10 00

In Section 01 10 00, Page 117 of the Statement of Work, it states: Exterior Wall System: Masonry bearing walls, or steel frame structure with non-load bearing masonry walls, with Dover Tan standard. However, Section 01 10 00 Pages 121 and 134, contains verbiage that points towards accepting cold-formed metal framing for exterior, non-load bearing applications. Is cold-formed metal framing (load bearing or non-load bearing) permitted to be used for exterior wall construction? Yes. Bid according to the

RFP.

3 01 10 00

Has the SWM waiver report been submitted to the conservation district responsible for issuing the waiver? Also, has the government received the requested waiver?

Bid according to para 6.4.7.4(6)(c) of the RFP

4 01 10 00 Will the successful bidder have access to the calculation/computation data that was used to prepare the data presented in the included waiver report? See Appendix D

5 00 12 00

In Section 00 12 00 Page 16 para.6.4.2.4 it states that BIM technology in the design process is considered a strength. Does this mean that the use of BIM optional? Addressed by amendment

No. 0002.

6 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.11.3 prescribes HVAC system types to be used in various spaces. Yet, ,many other paragraphs in the RFP reference requirements for Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis. If HVAC systems described in paragraph 6.11.3 are provided, is a Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis required? Paragraph 6.11.2.6 appears to indicate that Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis is not required except if alternative systems to 6.11.3 are proposed. Addressed in amendment

No. 0002.

7 00120

Paragraph 5.2.1.2 (i) requires a 30% energy savings above ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (as does 5.2.2.2 (j)); however, Volume 2 of 2 Appendix E, LEED Checklist only indicates a 17.5% Energy Savings (3 credits) required under EA Credit 1. Additionally, 01 10 00 Paragraph 6.14 allows any combination of LEED Points required to obtain a Silver Certification, which would allow Energy savings to be as low as 14% in order to obtain the minimum prerequisite 2 credits in EA Credit 1. [HVAC systems specified in 01 10 00 Paragraph 6.11.3 are not compatible with the goal of achieving a 30% energy reduction]. Please clarify: Is there a minimum energy savings goal other than that required to obtain a LEED Silver Certification? Bid in accordance with RFP.

Refer to para 5.2.1.2.

8 01 10 00

Paragraph 5.10.1.2 defines a qualified Fire Protection Engineer as a registered professional engineer who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES). Given the simplicity of the project, will the Government allow the Registered Mechanical Engineer to prepare performance specifications utilizing UFGS Guide Specs for sprinkler and fire protection systems?

Bid according to the RFP

For Information Only Request For Information and Responses

RFP W912BU-09-0036

RFI Responses -Page 1 e5ecdbfm Typewritten Text

9 01 10 00

Paragraph 5.10.1.2 defines a qualified Fire Protection Engineer as a registered professional engineer who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES). Given the simplicity of the project, will the Government allow the Registered Electrical Engineer to prepare performance specifications utilizing UFGS Guide Specs for fire detection and alarm systems?

Bid according to the RFP

10 01 10 00

Paragraph 5.10.1.3 requires the Fire protection Engineer to perform the Fire and Life-Safety Analysis. Given the simplicity of the project, can the registered Architect prepare these analysis with assistance from the Registered Mechanical and Electrical Engineers?

Bid according to the RFP

11 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.11. Please provide a copy of the referenced DAFB Mechanical Design/Energy Management Control System (ECMS) dated 28 March 2005.

The DAFB Mechanical Design/Energy Management Control System Specification will be provided by

12 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.11.11.1 prescribes outdoor design conditions contrary to LEED and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 requirements. LEED and ASHRAE Standard

90.1 require use of 1% weather data for cooling and 99.6% weather data for heating. These values are to be used in load calculations and energy modeling. Please confirm that the design weather values are to be in accordance with LEED and ASHRAE Standard 90.1.

Bid according to the RFP.

13 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.11.2.6.9 references an outdated 1992 version of ASHRAE Standard 55. Should the latest standard, 2004 with any amendments be used? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

14 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.11.3.3.1 requires a vehicle exhaust system; however there are no technical requirements provided and vehicle exhaust systems vary greatly in design. Are hose reels required? Do hose systems need to be self-retracting?

Bid according to the RFP.

15 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.12 requires energy calculations complaint with EPAct 2005 and UFC. Is the LEED energy calculation (in accordance with ASHRAE Std. 90.1 Appendix G) the only energy calculation required?

Bid according to the RFP.

16 01 10 00

Paragraph 5.12.1 and 6.1 appears to exempt the facility from all UFC requirements regarding Anti-Terrorism Standards, yet requirements for ATFP are referenced throughout the RFP. Please confirm that this building has no ATFP requirements.

Bid according to the RFP.

17 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.3.10 (3) requires security lighting to meet requirements of the CCTV system, however there is no mention of a CCTV system being required for the project. Please confirm if a CCTV system is a requirement for this project? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

18 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.10.4 references differentiating normal utility power outlets from isolated ground outlets. However, the applications that constitute the use of isolated ground outlets are not described. Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

RFI Responses -Page 2

Appendix I

Paragraph 10.7 references emergency generators and automatic transfer switches to be selected competitively. However, nowhere else in the RFP does it describe the emergency standby generator, location, size, fuel, or loads to be on emergency. Confirm if a emergency standby generator is required.

Bid according to the RFP

20 01 10 00

Paragraph 5.2.4 specifies standard employee/customer parking spaces as 10'x20'; however, paragraph 6.3.5 specifies 9'x20' spaces. Please verify which size spaces are required.

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

21 01 10 00

As a government owned facility and a federal project, is the site subject to either the City of Dover or Kent County zoning or subdivisions ordinances?

Bid according to the RFP.

22 01 10 00

Paragraph 5.2.1.2 (f) Requests the Offer to describe how the building meets the AT/FP requirements in the Statement of Work. Section 011000 5.12.1 states this facility does not need to meet this UFC requirement. Is the requirement of section 5.2.1.2 f necessary? Will be addressed by amendment.

23 01 10 00

Paragraph 3.6.1 Program of Spaces. Does the specific design requirments within the RFP take presidence over information in UFC 4-740-21F?

Bid according to the RFP.

24 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.5 Can an alternate roof insulation be used in lieu of polyisocyanurate, if it provides the required "U" value and meets code?

Bid according to the RFP.

25 01 10 00

Paragraph 6.5 Floor finishes in this section differ from floor finishes in Section

3.6.2.1. Which should be used? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

26A Bid Form a). Are the "site development costs" incidental to the "Skills Development Center - Design and Construction" line item? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

Solication, Offer, and Award;

Section 00800 and Section 01

Government acceptance of proposal is a time frame of "60 days" plus "entire work not later than 365 days." Additionally, "SDC will complete move to Dover AFB by September 2010." What takes precedence of these statements: calendar days or move-in date? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

Section 00700;

Section 00800

52.236-22 states "estimated construction price for project" of $6,300,000 while SC-4 part d states "estimated value of the contract work is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000." Which of the aforemention statements are subject to "Design Within Funding Limitations" and "Cost Limitation?"

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00

Where does "Water Vapor Emissions Control Systems" and "Elastomeric Liquid Flooring" (on page 128) apply to this project? These item don't appear specifically on room (by room) finish schedule (pages 14-52).

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

Section 01 10 00 and Section 01 33 16

Confirm "Furniture design (per 2.3.1)" is a project requirement considering "Furniture" is not a project requirement per room (by room) finish schedule (pages 14-52). Is the proposal pricing to include the cost for the FF&E package? What is the responsibility of the Offeror?

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

RFI Responses -Page 3

Section 01 33 16 - Attachment E; Appendix

Please re-provide these portions as they are currently illegible.

Zoom in to increase legibility.

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00

Part 6.4.4.26 - where does "Jacking, Boring and Tunneling" apply to the project? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

Section 01 10 00

See Part 6.5.6.6 and "Waterproofing?" Does the design require "Service Bay" or any other type of below grade "pits?"

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00;

Sheet A101

Do rooms (104, 105, 112, 114, 116 and 117 with walls containing both CMU and metal stud/drywall framing) require drywall furring on masonry exposed surfaces?

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00 and Appendix E

6.12.5.2 and 6.12.5.3 indicate "Photovoltaic" and "Solar" energy respectively.

Scorecard (Appendix E) indicates "NO" for "On-site Renewable Energy" unde Energy and Atmosphere. Confirm project requirements.

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00 and Appendix E

Owner's intention to pursue the credit for MR Credit 6 "Rapidly Renewable Materials." It would appear the Owner will need to specify beyond the stated Linoleum Flooring 6.5.6.8.5c (consider other renewable materials such as bamboo flooring, cotton batt insulation, sunflower seed board panels, wheatboard cabinetry, wool carpeting and cork flooring) to achieve this point.

Where is "Linoleum Flooring" found on the room (by room) finish schedule (pages 14-52)?

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00 and Appendix E

Irrigation system requested per pages 114 to 116 of Section. LEED Scorecard indicates project pursuing "yes" for SS Credit 1.2 "Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation." Confirm intention - is irrigation required or not required? In other words, which path for irrigation will it pursue?

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00 and Appendix E

LEED Scorecard indicates project pursuing "yes" for SS Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect, Roof. Confirm requirement for "Dark Bronze standing seam metal roof" color does not compromise pursuit of this requirement.

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00

Equipment listed by room on pages 15, 17, 20, 22, 23, 25, 28, 41 - No indication of NIC, by Government ro GFGI for listed equipment. Clearly define responsibility for these items. Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

Section 01 10 00 Provide copies for review of "Attachment A" and "Attachment B" per 3.5.8.2.

g p referencing Attachments A and B is found in section 01 33 16. Attachments A and B

Section 01 10 00 and Section 01

Confirm whether or not window treatments (including roller shades) will be considered FF&E?

Bid according to the RFP.

Refer to Section 01 10 00, para. 5.3.

Section 01 10 00

Please read 5.3.5.1 Confirm whether or not 6.5.6.9 (1), (2), and (11) as well as 6.5.6.10 (1) are considered FF&E?

Bid according to the RFP.

Section 01 10 00

Does "Liquid fuel piping" and "chilled water piping" per 6.10.14 apply to this project? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

Section 01 10 00 Confirm "rainwater collection and storage" per 6.12.5.6 applies to this project.

Bid according to the RFP.

RFI Responses -Page 4

01 10 00 01 14 00

Can an allowance be provided by ACE for all soft cost e.g. impact fees, permits, etc…? Specifications, such as part 1.7 in sec. 01 14 00, require payment of Impact Fees. See Part 1.2 of Sec 01 14 00. Is owner addressing soft costs for electrical service, Chesapeake Gas, Verizon, and Comcast?

Bid according to the RFP.

49 01 10 00

See part. 6.8.6 Is a fire suppression pump to be provided in the pricing or is adequate flow to assumed?

Bid according to the RFP.

Refer to Section 01 10 00, Para 6.13.3.5.

50 SF1442

The SF1442 states that offerors are to submit offers in original and five copies. Please confirm that we are to submit and original and five copies of each volume, Volumes 1 - 5.

Bid according to the RFP.

51 00 12 00

Section 001200, 3.4, page limits states that the proposal is a maximum of 75 pages (excluding past performance information/evaluation questionnaires or substitute correspondence from references as well as title sheets, indices, table of contents, schedules, and cover sheets.) Please clarify: is this 75 page limit inclusive of all five volumes?

Bid according to the RFP.

52 00 12 00

Section 001200, 6.1.1.2 addresses a supplemental narrative, however the subfactor ends with the following: "The following information may be considered." Please provide the information that is referenced. Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

53 01 10 00

Discrepencies between Room Specifications & Finish Schedule Specifications as follows: 3.6.10 Storage Room #103 floor as VCT but Finish Schedule floor as concrete. 3.7.1 Private Office base as solid wood but Finish Schedule as rubber. 3.7.6 Janitor Room #113 ceiling as Exposed Construction but Finish Schedule as Acoustical Tile. 3.6.11.1 Lobby/Waiting Room #118 ceiling as Acoustical Tile but Finish Schedule as Exposed Construction. 3.5.11.2 Office/Tool Crib Room #119 base as None but Finish Schedule as Rubber.

Electrical Room #108 & Telecom Room #110 are missing from Room Specifications but are identified in Finish Schedule. Please provide clarification regarding the above observations. Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

54 01 10 00

Para. 6.11.1.2 (7) lists a summer indoor design criteria of "Ventilation only, maximum 50% rh." Please clarify this requirement as it does not appear possible to control the space rh to 50% max. using only untempered outdoor air. Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

55 01 10 00

Para. 6.11.1.2 lists differing indoor design conditions for the woodshop and auto hobby shop, however paragraph 6.11.3.1.4 indicates that one heating and ventilating unit is to serve both spaces. Please clarify the indoor design and equipment requirements. Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

56 01 10 00

Para. 6.10.20.6 requires 24/7 air conditioning of the telecommunications room. Par. 6.11.1.2 and Par. 6.11.3.6 indicate heating and ventilating only for the telecommunications room. Please clarify the HVAC requirements for the telecommunications room. Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

57 01 10 00

Please provide the number of vehicle exhaust system connections required in the auto hobby shop.

Bid according to the RFP.

RFI Responses -Page 5

58 01 10 00

Para. 6.11.2.16.(6) reads: "Provide ducts, louvers, plenums, grilles, registers, etc. so as to be resistant to microbiological growth." Please clarify this requirement. Are anti-microbial coatings required for these items? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

59 Appendix F

Appendix F indicates that a paint booth will be reused in the new building.

Please clarify the intended location of this paint booth and whether any new mechanical equipment will be required to support its operation. Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

Appendix F, 01 10 00

Please clarify the requirements for the welding room exhaust. Are permanent ducted welding fume extraction arms required or will portable welding fume extractors be used? If portable extractors will be used, are these included in the "welding equipment" line item on Appendix F, p. 2? Addressed in Amendment

No. 0002.

61 01 10 00

Para. 6.11.3.1.3. requires two constant volume, DX split system air handling units to serve the arts & crafts areas (aside from those which are heated & ventilated only). It appears from the information provided that a single AHU could adequately serve these spaces. Would a single AHU be acceptable?

Bid according to the RFP.

62 01 10 00

Para. 6.8.9.3. requires cast iron sanitary piping. Would PVC piping be permitted as an alternative?

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

63 01 10 00

Para. 4.3 indicates the use of spec section 16740, Dover Air Force Communications System: is this specifications system available? Bid according to the RFP.

Refer to Appendix I.

64 01 10 00

Para. 5.7.4 indicates that contractor is to provide ductbank for the OSP cabling to be provided by The Base Communications group. Where is the connection point and how many ducts is required to be provided?

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

67 01 10 00

Para. 6.9.2.6 requires the use of XLP-TR insulation on the medium voltage cabling. Does "TR" indicate Tree Retardant? Is this the intent?

Bid according to the RFP.

68 01 10 00

Para. 6.9.2.2 indicates that the power connection point for the project is C1/54. Where is this pole located?

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

70 01 10 00

Para. 6.17.1 indicates to provide a security system based on an ADT alarm system. What is the design requirements for this system? There is no system description in the RFP.

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

71 01 10 00

Appendix F - the equipment list indicates equipment with an asterik (*) the voltage of the equipment. Can we get the loads (watts or amperage) of the equipment? Who relocates this equipment?

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

72 01 10 00 Appendix I - Is SIPRNET connections required?

Bid according to the RFP

CE101,

CL101

Drawing CE101 depicts removal of existing pavement in the future car wash area to the north of the project site. Drawing CL101 shows the area around the car wash as an access road/parking lot but no pavement (concrete, asphalt) is specified. Is the access road/parking area adjacent to the car wash intended to be paved?

Bid according to the RFP.

RFI Responses -Page 6

75 6.3.8

Section 6.3.8 of the RFP states that turf shall be provided for all disturbed non paved areas that are not planting beds. Is it intended that the area to the south of the Skills Development Center (i.e. the area fronting Chevron Avenue) is turf?

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

77 Appendix F

Appendix F lists equipment that is to be removed from the existing Arts and Crafts Center, stored and reinstalled in the new Skills Development Center.

Is the removal, storage and reinstall to be performed under this contract?

Addressed in Amendment No. 0002.

78 01 10 00

Para. 2.3.1 mentions existing furniture and equipment that will be reused. Is there any other lists of existing equipment other than what is in Appendix F and is there a list of existing furniture?

Bid according to the RFP

79 6.5.1

Can the "on-site Construction Manager" be the same person listed as Superintendent? (Section 00120 Page 18)

Bid according to the RFP.

80 6.5.1

If the "on-site Construction Manager" and Superintendent cannot be the same person, is the on-site Construction manager required to be a full-time position?

Bid according to the RFP.

81 Appendix A

Under the Foundation Recommendations: Alternate 1- Over-excavations, should the fill material be removed at the footers only or under floor slab also?

Conversely, for Alternate 2 - Short-aggregate Piers, are piers required under all continuous and column footers, and should the fill be replaced under the floor slab?

Bid according to the RFP

26B Bid Form b). Are all "design costs" (including design of Site Development and Car Wash) incidential to "Skills Development Center - Design and Construction" line item? Addressed by amendment

No. 0002.

26C Bid Form c). What is the intent of the bid form requesting a "duration" line item considering that the "performance period (duration)" is "mandatory" per Solicitation, Offer and Award? Does the RFP allow the Offeror to state its own anticipated project duration?

Bid according to the RFP.

Refer to Section 00120, para 6.3

LEED

credit

Credit 4.2: Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms – we can add a bike rack but to the site but we also have to have showers and changing rooms in the building or within 600’ of the building that the users of the SDC can use. Does the ORC and/or Landing’s Club have shower facilities for the SDC? Bid according to the RFP.

LEED

credit

Credit 2: Development Density & Community Connectivity – is site within ½ mile from residential zone and within ½ mile of 10 basic services (i.e. banks, schools, etc.) Bid according to the RFP.

85 01 10 00

6.5.6.4 Metals, Page 121,Basic Wind Speed: 90 mph. 6.5.6.7 Openings, Page 125,6.b.i Wind loads: as required by the code for basic wind speed of 90 mph. 6.6.2.5 Wind Load, page 132 basic wind speed is V = 95mph.

UFC 3-310-01 indicates that wind speed at Dover AFB is 95 mph. Which is correct? Addressed by amendment

No. 0002.

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RFI Responses -Page 8

00010-3

DESIGN BUILD

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND CAR WASH

Dover Air Force Base, Delaware

1. Skills Development Center - Design, All Site Development and Construction 1 Job LS $___________

2. Car Wash – Design and Construction 1 Job LS $___________

TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $___________

3. Contract Duration ________Days

Section 00120 Page 1

SECTION 00120

PROPOSAL SUBMSSION REQUIREMENTS EVALUATION CRITERIA

AND BASIS OF AWARD

ONE STEP – BEST VALUE, DESIGN BUILD

1.0 OVERVIEW

The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria and the evaluation rating system described herein. Price information will be evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, and for material unbalancing, also as described herein. The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD

2.1. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract to that responsible Offeror whose proposal the Source Selection Authority determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering the non-price factors described herein, and price. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are considered significantly more important than the price. However, Offerors are reminded that the Contract award shall not exceed the cost limitation described in Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES for this project. The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the best proposal within the cost limitation. There is no obligation to approach or match the cost limitation in the offer. After the Government individually evaluates and rates each proposal, the Contracting Officer/Source Selection Authority will compare proposals to determine which proposal represents the best value. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. The Government will not award a contract to an Offeror whose proposal contains a deficiency, as defined in FAR 15.001.

If there is a lower priced, conforming offer(s), the Contracting Officer/Source Selection Official must determine that the added value of a more expensive proposal (within the cost limitation) would justify award to that Offeror.

2.2. As part of the evaluation, the Government will evaluate

betterments in proposals relative to the minimum standards in the RFP to determine if they offer additional value to the Government. In addition, innovations in proposals will be evaluated to determine if creative ideas of the Offeror are a better value to the Government compared to the minimum criteria.

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Do not assume that Offerors will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals.

Section 00120 Page 2

3.2. Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms or any other interested parties may submit proposals. Associations may be as joint ventures or as key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal, provided that the Offeror or Offeror's subcontractor has or will have professional architects and engineers, registered in the appropriate technical disciplines and provided that the requirements specified in Contract clause, "Requirements for Registration of Designers", are met.

All designs must be under the direct supervision of appropriately licensed professionals for each discipline involved.

3.3. Submit proposals in tabbed, three-ring binders.

3.4 Page Limits: The following page limits shall apply, which do not include title sheets, indices, tables of content, schedules, or cover sheets: 75 pages maximum excluding past performance information/ evaluation questionnaires or substitute correspondence from references.

This page limit includes pages with illustrations/photos/sketches. Any evaluation documentation beyond 75 pages will not be read or considered during the evaluation process. A page printed on both sides will be counted as two pages. Pages containing text shall be submitted on 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper. Each page shall be minimally single spaced with a minimum of a 12-point font and one inch margins all around.

4.0 PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS, SUBFACTORS AND

ELEMENTS

4.1 VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL

Factor/Sub Factor

Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 1 TECHNICAL Most Important Factor

Subfactor 1 Vol. 1 TAB A Quality of Building Systems and Materials

Most Important Subfactor

Subfactor 2 Vol. 1 TAB B Sustainability Requirements

Slightly less important than Subfactor 1.

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4.2 VOLUME 2 – PERFORMANCE RISK

Factor

Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 2 Vol. 2 PERFORMANCE RISK Slightly less important than Factor 1.

Subfactor 1 Vol. 2 TAB A

Specialized Experience

Most Important Subfactor.

Subfactor 2 Vol. 2 TAB B

Design-Build Team Slightly less important than Subfactor 1.

Subfactor 3 Vol. 2 TAB C

Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule

Slightly less important than Subfactor 2. Equal to Subfactors 4 and 5.

Subfactor 4 Vol. 2 TAB D

Organization/Tech-nical Approach

Slightly less important than Subfactor 2. Equal to Subfactors 3 and 5.

Subfactor 5 Vol. 2 TAB E

Key Personnel Capabilities and Experience

Slightly less important than Subfactor 2. Equal to Subfactors 3 and 4.

4.3 VOLUME 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE

Factor

Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 3 Vol. 3 PAST PERFORMANCE Slightly less important than Factor 2.

4.4 VOLUME 4 – PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION

Factor

Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 4

Vol. 4 TAB A

Price (Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Bid Schedules) than Factor 3.

N/A

Vol. 4 TAB B

Evidence of Bondability

Not Rated

N/A

Vol. 4 TAB C

Required Pre-Award Information

Not Rated

N/A Vol. 4 TAB D Subcontracting Plan GO/NO-GO

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4.5 VOLUME 5 – SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION

Factor

Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 5 Vol 5 SMALL BUSINESS

UTILIZATION

than Factor 4.

5.0 VOLUME 1 – FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

5.1. GENERAL: The Technical Factor consists of technical approach narratives and information regarding material and system quality. It must clearly define the proposed scope and quality levels that the design-build team is offering to the Government in enough detail for the Government and the Offeror to mutually understand whether or not the proposal meets or exceeds the minimum Solicitation requirements. Fully developed drawings, details, or specifications are not desired or required. The Offeror shall identify what it considers to be Betterments in its proposal for Subfactor 1 (See Section 00800, Special Clauses “Proposed Betterments“).

5.2. VOLUME 1 - TAB A – SUBFACTOR 1 - QUALITY OF BUILDING SYSTEMS AND

MATERIALS

5.2.1 Submission Requirements:

5.2.1.1. Presentation Drawings

(a) There are no specific drawings requirements for this Subfactor.

However, the Offeror has the option of providing concept level drawing information for specific materials and/or systems which the Offeror feels are necessary to describe the proposed systems or materials.

5.2.1.2. Technical Approach Narratives:

Provide technical approach narratives, both qualitative and quantitative, defining the elements of the proposal. It is acceptable to include all the sub-items shown below into a single combined narrative for the entire facility. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that all aspects identified in the evaluation criteria below are addressed. Whether individual narratives or a single combined narrative is provided, the maximum total length for narratives shall be ten (10) typewritten pages.

(a) Architectural Finishes: Describe how the materials selected provide for a suitable environment for the expected population of the facility. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Narrative should focus on aesthetics, durability and maintenance of the finishes proposed.

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(b) Furniture Systems: Not Used.

(c) Mechanical Systems: Describe how the mechanical systems selected provide for a highly efficient environmental control system. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, limiting energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(d) Plumbing Systems: Describe how the plumbing systems selected provide for a highly efficient domestic hot water system and an efficient piping system. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(e) Electrical Systems: Describe how the electrical power and lighting systems, telephone, and data systems selected provide for a highly efficient electrical system. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(f) Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Considerations: Describe how the proposed materials, systems, and designs address the mandatory building AT/FP requirements included in the Statement of Work.

(g) Site Utilities and Site Systems: Describe how the site utility systems selected provide for an efficient piping system. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage. Include information regarding coordination with privatized utility providers where applicable.

(h) Interoperability. Describe how critical building systems will communicate with each other to maintain a fully operational facility 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days a year.

(i) Energy Conservation: Describe the strategy to achieve Energy Policy Act 2005 (30% energy savings over ASHRAE 90.1) in the proposed project.

5.2.1.3. Proposed Material Identifications: In order to evaluate and rate the quality of the materials being proposed, including any material or equipment warranties exceeding the one year warranty in the contract clause “Warranty of Construction”, the Offeror shall include in the proposal material identification for major materials in each of the areas shown below. Provide this information in tabular form supported by catalog information and/or on the color boards as applicable, including warranties. Table should include manufacturer’s name, model

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Unless substitution of a manufacturer, brand name or model is otherwise specifically prohibited in the contract, if the successful Offeror desires to substitute manufacturers, brand names or models after award, the substituted product must meet the contract requirements and be approved by the designer of record and the Government as equal in function, performance, quality and salient features to that initially proposed. Acceptance of the proposal is not a guarantee that the proposed products meet the contractual requirements.

(a) Architectural Finishes:

• Interior Walls

• Floors

• Ceilings

• Exterior Walls

• Any Special Features

• Hardware systems (not individual hardware sets)

• Door systems/types (not individual doors)

• Window systems/types (not individual windows)

• Roofing Systems

(b) Furniture Systems: Not Used

(c) Mechanical Systems:

• Central Heating/Cooling Equipment

• Pumps

• Air Handling Equipment

• HVAC System Control Equipment

• Energy Conservation Features

(d) Plumbing Systems:

• Fixtures

• Domestic Hot Water Generator

(e) Electrical Systems:

• Lighting Fixtures

• Main Switchgear and Panels

• Data, Telephone, Intercom, CCTV, or Other Special Systems as Identified in the SOW

5.2.1.4. Provide a list of quality improvements that are above the minimum stated within the performance specifications. Develop the following table, or similar, to identify quality betterments.

Improved Quality

Concise description of improved quality

Feature is included within the Construction Cost Limitation – YES/NO

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Arch.

Finishes

Etc.

5.2.2. Evaluation Criteria:

5.2.2.1. General: It is the objective that these buildings will have a 25-year useful design life before a possible reuse/repurpose or renovation requirement, to include normal sustainment, restoration, modernization activities and a 50-year building replacement life.

Within that overriding theme the Government will evaluate the Offeror selected systems and components proposed in terms of warranties provided, maintenance considerations (frequency, estimated cost, access, equipment locations), operability (ease of use, placement of control features, simplicity), durability (withstand usage, ease of cleaning), sustainability, and energy consumption (HVAC, lighting, power). The minimum acceptable level of quality for finishes and materials for these buildings are those materials suitable for the expected population and usage. Residential or similar grade finishes and materials are not acceptable for inclusion in these buildings.

5.2.2.2. Items identified as “desirable” or “preferred” would be considered betterments during the evaluation process, provided that they are included within the contract cost limitation identified in the Solicitation. Betterments are not limited to those specific items. The Government encourages the Offeror place emphasis on those design features which optimize and emphasize functional/operational requirements; interior finishes and systems; and life cycle/ energy efficiency. The Offeror may choose the lowest “Type of Construction” allowed by the Building Code for this occupancy/project and put the money into durable finishes and efficient systems. Unsubstantiated claims or narrative information will not be given evaluation credit during the evaluations. The following items will be considered in the evaluation of the building systems and materials of the various facilities (these are not subfactors):

(a) Architectural Finishes:

Satisfactory proposals include finishes which provide usable spaces for the intended purposes. Proposals will receive additional consideration for materials offered that include extended warranties, longer life expectancies, sustainability, durability (stand up to usage), have low maintenance requirements, and enhance the overall life cycle cost efficiency of the facility. Specific examples of desirable features:

solid wood cabinetry; solid surface counter tops; ceramic tile (in appropriate areas).

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(b) Architectural Components and Systems:

Satisfactory proposals include components and systems that provide the basic function necessary. Proposals will receive additional consideration for components and systems offered that include extended warranties, longer life expectancies, sustainability, durability (stand up to usage), have low maintenance requirements, and enhance the overall life cycle cost efficiency of the facility. Specific examples of desirable features: 25 year non-pro-rated, no-leak roof warranty; high efficiency windows and doors.

(c) Furniture Systems: Not Used

(d) Mechanical Components and Systems:

Satisfactory proposals include components and systems that provide the basic environmental control function necessary. Proposals will receive additional consideration for components and systems offered that include extended warranties, longer life expectancies, reduce energy consumption, sustainability, maintainability (cyclical maintenance, access, equipment placement), and enhance the overall life cycle cost efficiency of the facility. Specific examples of desirable features:

energy recovery systems; sheet metal ductwork systems; exhaust air heat recovery systems; high efficiency central equipment (i.e. 0.5 kW/ton chillers, variable speed pumping and air handlers, etc.)

(e) Plumbing Components and Systems:

Satisfactory proposals include components and systems that provide the basic function necessary. Proposals will receive additional consideration for components and systems offered that include extended warranties, longer life expectancies, sustainability, durability (stand up to usage), have low maintenance requirements, and enhance the overall life cycle cost efficiency of the facility. Specific examples of desirable features: lifetime domestic hot water storage tank warranty;

high efficiency equipment; easy/local availability of replacement/repair parts; zoned/valved sub-systems to allow repair without building shutdown.

(f) Electrical Components and Systems:

Satisfactory proposals include components and systems that provide the basic function necessary. Proposals will receive additional consideration for components and systems offered that include extended warranties, longer life expectancies, sustainability, durability (stand up to troop usage), have low maintenance requirements, and enhance the overall life cycle cost efficiency of the facility. Specific examples of desirable features: high efficiency lighting fixtures; all copper conductors; provision of spare capacity for future loads; additional telephone/data/outlets; ceiling fans.

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(g) AT/FP Considerations:

This consideration verifies the inclusion/compliance with the building related AT/FP minimum standard constraints included in the Statement of Work. All proposals must be compliant with the AT/FP requirements of the Statement of Work to be considered for award. Satisfactory proposals are compliant with all AT/FP requirements.

(h) Site Utilities Components and Site Systems:

Satisfactory proposals include components and systems that provide the basic function necessary. Proposals will receive additional consideration for components and systems offered that include extended warranties, longer life expectancies, sustainability, have low maintenance requirements, and enhance the overall life cycle cost efficiency of the facility. Specific examples of desirable features:

corrosion resistance; valves for isolation/repair of fluid systems;

placement to allow future replacement/maintenance without significant impact to other systems or access to facilities.

(i) Interoperability:

Fire Alarm, Telephone, UMCS, and privatized utility systems (where applicable) must be integrated into the new facilities which require connection and interface with existing installation-wide systems must be accommodated in the proposed project.

(j) Energy Conservation:

Proposals will receive a satisfactory rating if they describe a feasible strategy to achieve 30% energy savings over ASHRAE Standard 90.1 in the proposed project.

5.3. VOLUME 1 - TAB B - SUBFACTOR 2 - SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

5.3.1. Submission Requirements:

The Offeror shall acknowledge that it understands the contract requirements for sustainable design and construction and that the final project will be certifiable to a LEED Silver rating. “Certifiable” means that this project has been designed for, and shall be developed for a sustainable rating of silver in accordance with LEED Version 2.2. The project has been registered with USGBC under LEED Version 2.2.

Validation of credits earned will be accomplished by the Government. The Offeror shall submit LEED Project Checklist demonstrating how it will achieve the Silver LEED rating. If the Offeror proposes a higher LEED rating than silver, the proposal shall describe whether or not it involves additional costs and clearly indicate if such costs would detract from higher rated factors herein, such as functionality, quality of materials and systems, site work, etc.

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5.3.2. Evaluation Criteria:

All requirements identified as mandatory elsewhere in the Solicitation must be included and the proposal must meet the requirements of the LEED-NC requirements for a Silver rating. The Government will provide additional evaluation consideration for proposals which include LEED points identified as preferred. The Government does not desire to pay more to attain a higher LEED rating, such as Gold, if the additional cost would detract from the higher rated factors, herein.

6.0 VOLUME 2 – FACTOR 2 – PERFORMANCE RISK

6.1 VOLUME 2 – TAB A - SUBFACTOR 1 – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

6.1.1. Submission Requirements:

6.1.1.1. The Offeror shall select the design firm(s) and key

subcontractors for electrical and mechanical installation, (or prime contractor if design and/or electrical and mechanical work is to be self-performed). Also identify general subcontractors, if any of the facility types are to be subcontracted out and describe the extent of their involvement in the project. The prime contractor and the design firm(s) (or prime contract if design is to be self-performed) shall each demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects, Construction - Specialized Experience Form (Attachment 1), Designer – Specialized Experience Form (Attachment 2), and Key Subcontractor - Specialized Experience Form (Attachment 3) at the end of the section.

Offerors may identify state and local government and private contracts that are similar to the Government's requirements. If the Offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall provide information, demonstrating experience relevant to their role on this project. Submit projects selected from those discussed in the experience narrative that are currently well underway (designed and at least 50% construction progress completed) or completed and turned over no longer that five (5) years preceding the date of this Solicitation. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division or unit submitting the offer or by the team member. Design firms may list prime contractors they have worked for or government, private or commercial customers. If projects were design-build, so identify them. The prime contractor and the design firm(s) shall each submit a minimum of three (3), and no more that five (5), projects for the following facility types or their equivalent or similar commercial or institutional type:

• Facilities with similar commercial and/or industrial and/or vocational activities/training similar in nature to activities housed in this new facility.

6.1.1.2. The Offeror may provide a supplemental narrative (not project lists), not to exceed two pages, explaining how any current experience that is not directly related to the specific projects above is applicable to this project and how the Government will benefit.

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6.1.2. Evaluation Criteria:

6.1.2.1. The Government will evaluate the extent of recent, related experience of the prime contractor, design firm(s) and key subcontractors in design, construction or design-build, as relevant to their role on this project.