Amend0001_20B0003_Fence_20200316.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

a. The purpose of this Amendment is as follow s:

1. Incorporate answ ers to questions submitted by Vendors

2. Update Draw ing, Repair and Installation of Chain Link Fence (3 pages)

3. Attached Site Map of Fort Buchanan and Sample Task Order

4. Incorporate Real ID information under Notice to Bidders

5. Correct CLIN Numbers under the Line Item Detail for SURGE.

b. The date and time for receipt of Bids is extended to 27 March 2020; 10:00 am.

c. All other terms and conditions remains unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Mar-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912C320B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Feb-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer 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

16-Mar-2020

CODE

MICC - FT BUCHANAN

FT BUCHANAN

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING

34 SOUTH GATE RD, STE 1104

FORT BUCHANAN PR 00934-4206

W912C3 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912C320B0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 24-Mar-2020 10:00 AM to 27-Mar-2020 10:00 AM.

The required performance has changed from Requirement: Repair and Installation of Fences at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Work Includes: Repairing existing fences and installing new fencing in accordance with all regulation, terms and conditions. This requirement is issued as 100% Set-Aside for 8(a) firms in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. The requirement is Competitive. The resulting Contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type Contract. The magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000.

and $10,000,000.APPLICABLE NAICS: 238990 with size standard: $16,500,000.A bid guarantee is required for this solicitation. Site Visit: see Notice to Bidders for site visit date and instructions.Block 11: Applies to each Individual Task OrderGUARANTEED MINIMUM:The guaranteed minimum for this Base plus Four Option year requirement will be issued via the first Task Order as the Performance and Payment Bonds as applicable to the base period. Task Order 1 will be concurrently awarded with this Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) and will satisfy the guaranteed minimum amount. Attachments: (1) Schedule of Prices (2) Drawings to Requirement: Repair and Installation of Fences at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Work Includes: Repairing existing fences and installing new fencing in accordance with all regulation, terms and conditions. This requirement is issued as 100% Set-Aside for 8(a) firms in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. The requirement is Competitive. The resulting Contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type Contract. The magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000. and $10,000,000.APPLICABLE NAICS: 238990 with size standard: $16,500,000.A bid guarantee and Narrative of Experience is required to be submitted with bid.

Site Visit: see Notice to Bidders for site visit date and instructions. Ensure any other required to be submitted with bid is submitted. Block 11: Applies to each Individual Task OrderGUARANTEED MINIMUM:The guaranteed minimum for this Base plus Four Option year requirement will be issued via the first Task Order as the Performance and Payment Bonds as applicable to the base period. Task Order 1 will be concurrently awarded with this Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) and will satisfy the guaranteed minimum amount. Attachments: (1) Schedule of Prices, (2) Drawings.

CLIN 1003

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY.

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLINContractor shall provide for increased surge services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This CLIN's estimate is 15% of the proposed price for CLIN 0003. The price(s) to be used for this CLIN will be based on Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices for the First Option Period up to 15% of CLIN 0003 total pricing.

To:

THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY.

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLINContractor shall provide for increased surge services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This CLIN's estimate is 15% of the proposed price for CLIN 0003. The price(s) to be used for this CLIN will be based on Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices for the First Option Period up to 15% of CLIN 1001 total pricing.

CLIN 2003

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLINContractor shall provide for increased surge services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This CLIN's estimate is 15% of the proposed price for CLIN 0005. The price(s) to be used for this CLIN will be based on Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices for the Second Option Period up to 15% of CLIN 0005 total pricing.

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLINContractor shall provide for increased surge services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This CLIN's estimate is 15% of the proposed price for CLIN 0005. The price(s) to be used for this CLIN will be based on Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices for the Second Option Period up to 15% of CLIN 2001 total pricing.

CLIN 3003

THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY.

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLINContractor shall provide for increased surge services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This CLIN's estimate is 15% of the proposed price for CLIN 0007. The price(s) to be used for this CLIN will be based on Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices for the Third Option Period up to 15% of CLIN 0007 total pricing.

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLINContractor shall provide for increased surge services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This CLIN's estimate is 15% of the proposed price for CLIN 0007. The price(s) to be used for this CLIN will be based on Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices for the Third Option Period up to 15% of CLIN 3001 total pricing.

CLIN 4003

THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY.

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLINContractor shall provide for increased surge services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This CLIN's estimate is 15% of the proposed price for CLIN 0009. The price(s) to be used for this CLIN will be based on Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices for Fourth Option Period up to 15% of CLIN 0009 total pricing.

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLINContractor shall provide for increased surge services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. This CLIN's estimate is 15% of the proposed price for CLIN 0009. The price(s) to be used for this CLIN will be based on Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices for Fourth Option Period up to 15% of CLIN 4001 total pricing.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. All questions shall be in writing and be submitted by no later than 5 March 2020; 1:00 pm. Questions may be emailed to Maria Otero at: maria.d.otero4.civ@mail.mil Answers to questions will be submitted via an Amendment releasable to all as incorporated via BETA.SAM.GOV website at https://fbohome.sam.gov/Contractors ensure that you submit all your questions under one email.

2. This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for 8(a) firms within Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands.

3. N/A

4. CONTRACTOR 8(a) CERTIFICATION:

The Contractor, listed above, certifies that it will will not comply with the following:

(i) Contractor will notify the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Buchanan Contracting Officer in writing immediately upon entering an agreement (either oral or written) to transfer all or part of its stock or other ownership interest to any other party.

(ii) It has been determined that competition will be limited to 8(a) firms located within the geographical area of Puerto Rico and US Virgin Island. All other 8(a) BD Participants are deemed ineligible to submit bids.

**NOTE: These certifications do not fulfill the requirement for electronic Representations and Certifications contained within the SAM website. www.sam.gov

5. Bidders shall incorporate total price for each period in the Schedule of Supplies/Services (CLINS), Section 0010 and each individual price (for each period) on Attachment 1: Schedule of Prices. Total Price of each CLIN Period (Base, First Option Period, Second Option Period, etc..) shall match from spreadsheet total to Solicitation CLIN Section. Contractor shall ensure individual Bid Prices are balanced for the type of work being procured. Unit prices shall not exceed two decimal places.

The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment (See FAR 52.214-19, Contract Award – Sealed Bidding-Construction)

All extensions of the unit prices in the spreadsheets will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of a discrepancy between the unit price and the total amount, the unit price will govern. Bidders are cautioned to clearly print intended prices. Verify/Re-verify your math.

THIS IS ALL OR NONE: BIDDERS SHALL INCLUDE PRICING FOR ALL CLINS/SUBCLINS. IF A

CLIN IS LEFT BLANK, THE BID PACKAGE MAY BE REJECTED.

5.a. EVALUATION OF BIDS

The requirement for the Repair and Installation of Fences at Fort Buchanan Puerto Rico shall be awarded utilizing

Sealed Bidding Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14 (FAR 52.214-19), as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). Award will be made with reasonable promptness to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid in accordance with requirements and provisions herein.

Contractor fully completes the Attachment 1: Schedule of Prices, all values are not to exceed 2 decimal places.

“As part of price evaluation, the government will evaluate its option to extend services (see far clause 52.217-8) by adding another six month period to the offeror's total price. Thus, the bidder’s total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, first option period, second option period, third option period, fourth option period and a six month period using the price, the bidder incorporated for the Fourth Option period exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9.

Offeror is required only to price the base period, first, second, third, and fourth option periods. Offeror shall not submit price for the potential additional six month extension of services period.

5.b. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING WORK SIMILAR AS

REQUIRED IN THIS REPAIR AND INSTALLATION OF FENCES TO INCLUDE MAGNITUDE OF THE

REQUIREMENT.

5.b. 1: THE BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT WITH THE BID A NARRATIVE THAT INCLUDES:

- POC NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER

- DEMONSTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR OF RELATED EXPERIENCE IN REPAIR AND INSTALLATION OF FENCE VALUED OVER $1,000,000. PAST EXPERIENCE IS REQUESTED OF THE CONTRACTOR THAT WILL ACTUALLY BE PERFORMING THE WORK UNDER THE RESULTING FENCE CONTRACT. ANY SBA 8(A) MENTOR PROTÉGÉ AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWO CONTRACTORS SUBMITTED WITH BID SHALL BE FULLY APPROVED AND

EXECUTED VIA THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

Bidders are reminded they must bid only on the items/information provided in the solicitation issued which includes plans, drawings, and specifications as amended. Any incorporation of information, deviations, conditions or attachments submitted as additional information from the original intention of the solicitation may render the bid non-responsive and may be cause for its rejection.

6. Bidders shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). In addition, bidders shall complete all representations and certifications in SAM (www.sam.gov), In the bid include DUNS, CAGE Code and Tax ID Number.

7. Bidders shall complete the SF1442 first page of solicitation, including appropriate signature.

8. Bidders shall include a 20% Bid Bond Guarantee or other required document with their bid. Bidders are required to provide their bond rate (in %). Bids without this information may be rejected.

9. Bidders shall acknowledge and/or include a copy of any amendments issued to the solicitation with the bid, if applicable. Failure to include/acknowledge with the bid, may be cause rejection of bid.

10. It is the bidder’s responsibility that all bids submitted, regardless of method of submission, are received in this office prior to the time and date specified for receipt of bids.

11. The NAICS code for this project is 238990. Applicable size standard is $16,500,000.00

12. The magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This amount is estimated. Work will be issued via individual Task Orders.

13. Period of performance: Base Period and Four (4) 1-year Option Year periods. Each Task Order will specify the Period of Performance for the specific work.

14. Bid packages are required to have a verifiable return address on the outside of the mailing package. All packages shall clearly state on the outside that they are for IFB W912C320B0003.

15. Emailed or faxed bids are not acceptable and will not be considered by the Government.

16. All CLIN/Subclins requiring a bid price shall be filled. Any Bidder not submitting pricing for ALL CLINS/Subclins may be excluded for further consideration for award.

17. NOTE: FOR FEDERAL, LOCAL, MUNICIPAL FEES OR TAX PURPOSES:

THERE IS NO WAY TO INDICATE WHICH TASK ORDERS WILL BE ISSUED TO BAYAMON OR

GUAYNABO AREAS WITHIN FORT BUCHANAN AT THE TIME THE CONTRACT IS AWARDED.

THEREFORE, BIDDERS SHALL ENSURE ALL PRICES SUBMITTED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT

CONSIDER ANY FEDERAL, LOCAL, MUNICIPAL AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED FEES OR TAXES

APPLICABLE TO ANY AREA WITHIN THE FORT BUCHANAN COMMUNITY

18. Due to restricted access to Fort Buchanan, Contractors that will be hand carrying their bid are required to submit the following information to: Maria Otero at: maria.d.otero4.civ@mail.mil Company Name and Address Full Name of individual Tel/Mobile Full Social Security Number Drivers License Number Make/Model/Color/Year and License Plate of Car The information shall be provided not later than five (5) full work days prior to the date/time of bid opening date.

Contractors are cautioned that there may be delays at the gates and should allow adequate time for entering the installation to ensure packages are received prior to the time and date for receipt of the bid package. All individuals must have a picture id and no substitutions are authorized. Vehicles are also subject to search. Note: this office may assist in providing access to the bidder; however, the bidder remains responsible for ensuring the bid is received at the location specified on the standard form 1442 before the date and time specified for receipt of bids.

19. SITE VISIT INFORMATION:

SITE VISIT DATE: 3 March 2018; 9:00 am. Sharp LOCATION: Borinqueneers Gate Parking Lot

TIME: 9:00 AM PLEASE BE ON TIME

Bidders interested in attending the site visit shall submit an e-mail to Maria Otero at: maria.d.otero4.civ@mail.mil with the following information:

Number of Project: W912C320B0003 Name of Project: Repair and Installation of Fences Company Name and Address Full Name of individual(s) (Limit 2) Tel/Mobile Full Social Security Number(s) Drivers License Number Make/Model/Color/Year and License Plate of Car The information shall be provided not later than five (5) full work days prior to the schedule site visit.

20. The awarded contractor is required to provide within 30 calendar days after contract award the following documents:

a. Payment and Performance Bonds

b. Certificate of Insurance

c. Safety Plan

d. Environmental Protection Plan

e. List of Proposed subcontractors, if any

f. List of proposed products/material.

g. Submittal Register Schedule

h. Quality Control Plan

21. GUARANTEED MINIMUM

The guaranteed minimum for the base year and each option year is First Delivery Order for Performance and Payment Bonds. At the time of award the initial task order will be issued, funding the minimum guarantee amount.

The guaranteed minimum for the option years is only applicable if the option is exercised. Any task orders, in addition to the minimum guarantee task order, will be funded on an individual basis.

22. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS

The bidder shall ensure that their business has completed their FAR AND DFARS online Representations and Certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the information provided in each certification/representation is accurate and complete.

23. MEDICAL MARIHUANA/CANNABIS:

Federal Government prohibits the use of any illegal drugs at Fort Buchanan including medical marihuana/Cannabis.

Contractor is responsible to instruct employees to avoid any used or distribution on Fort Buchanan premises.

Contractor will be responsible. If any employee is practicing this action, they will be prosecuted as required by the applicable Federal laws at Fort Buchanan.

24. REAL ID COMPLIANT: Fort Buchanan Installation requires visitors to present government-issued identification for access to its facilities. For visitors presenting a state-issued driver’s license or identification card, EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 2020, Fort Buchanan Installation will only accept such documents if they are issued by states that are REAL ID compliant. If the state that issued your license is listed as noncompliant to facilitate access please bring an alternate form of government-issued photo ID—such as a passport or Federal employee, military, or veteran (see local policy) identification card.” Failure to provide stated acceptable identifications after 1 October 2020, may be basis for not granting access onto Fort Buchanan installation.

(End of Summary of Changes)

The following items are applicable to this modification:

CONTINUATION SHEET

The following are Answers to Questions submitted by Contractors based on Solicitation and/or site visit performed:

Question: 1: In the received drawings page F1 is missing and we have two page F-2. Can you send to us the missing page?

Answer: 1: See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311

Question: 2: Reference Attachment “Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200224”. The title page shows Sheet 2 Drawing F 1 “Fence Type Details” but Sheet 2 is a duplicate of Sheet 3. Can you please provide an updated drawing set to include Sheet 2?

Answer: 2: See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311

Question: 3: Reference Attachment “Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200224”. Sheet 3, Detail A/F2/3 shows a reference to a detail section 13/F2/3 but this detail section is not shown on this sheet. Can you please provide an updated drawing to include this detail section?

Answer: 3: See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311. Detail section 13/F2/3 was removed from Sheet 3 and detail A/F2/3 remained.

Question: 4: On Schedule of Prices Item 0001CN REMOVAL OF FALLEN TREES FOR FENCE REPAIRS.

Please confirm which foot range do we have to assume for fallen trees, tress of 10 to 20 feet?

Answer: 4: The range for tree removal not to exceed twenty feet in height and or 12 inch dia.

Question: 5: According to the Schedule of Prices, there are three types of fence (Type 1, 2 and 3). The drawings doesn't make reference to these different types of fences. The two sheets of the drawings are the same (F 2 / 3 of 3).

Answer: 5: See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311

Question: 6: Ditch Detail (A F2/3) shows a section marked (13 F2/3), this detail is not shown anywhere on the page.

Answer: 6: See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311.

Detail section 13/F2/3 was removed from Sheet 3 and detail A/F2/3 remained.

Question: 7: Please provide detail or model, if any, for Plastic Insert Strips for fence.

Answer: 7: See sample info on Fence Privacy Tape:

90% Blockage, Low Density Polyethylene, Resistant to severe weather conditions, sand, road dirt, most acids, alcohol, alkaline and other pollutants. UV Stabilized. Melt Index: 0.6, Density: 0.92, Temp: 196F, 1450PSI, Size: 2” – 2 3/8”

Question: 8: Please provide detail or model, if any, for Knitted Privacy Fabric.

Answer: 8: See Sample info on Knitted Privacy Fabric:

- Actual dimension: 25 ft. L x 7 ft. 8 in. tall, fits perfectly for 8 ft. tall fence

- Visibility blockage for each color: green 90% 140 GSM/black 90% 140 GSM/beige 93% 145 GSM/blue

93% 145 GSM

- 100% high quality pure virgin polyethylene material for maximum UV stabilization

- Thick aluminum anti-rust grommets placed evenly apart 12 in. vertically and 24 in. horizontally on all 4 sides

- Double grommets placement on every corner edge for extra-strength

- Fabricated with 2.5 in. black binding with double reinforced fabric on all edges for maximum life span

- Mesh material allowing 17% air flow for wind circulation diminishing wind force on your fence

Question: 9: Please indicate if more time will be provided to turn in the proposal. We suggest providing one (1) additional week.

Answer: 9: No extension to date and time of receipt of bid is contemplated at this time.

Question: 10: Please clarify which permits are required and who will be responsible for preparation, filing, paying fees related to Environmental Compliance as follows;

a. PR Environmental Quality Board

i. Solid Waste, SWWP, Air Pollutants Control, etc.

ii. Consolidated General Permit (PGC) or Other Works General Permit (PGO)

Answer: 10: Permits indicated are not required.

Question: 11: Please confirm if Davis Bacon Wages or any prevailing wage determination applies to this project.

Answer: Davis Bacon Act or other wage determination do not apply to this requirement

Question: 12: Please indicate if there will be utility cost / charges for water and electrical use of the contractor while performing the project and/or if meters shall be provided.

Answer: 12: There are no utility cost / charges for water and electricity.

However, Contractor is responsible for installing the meter box and the meter.

Question: 13: Index of construction drawings indicate 3 pages. We are missing Sheet No.2 (F 1 Fence Type Details)

Answer: 13: See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311

Question: 14: Please provide construction/installation details of the following items or scope of work:

a. Single Gates

b. Double Gates

c. Existing Concrete slab for post

d. Existing Asphalt Pavement for post

Answer: 14: See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311

a. Single Gates See Drawings page 2/3.

b. Double Gates See Drawings page 2/3.

c. Existing Concrete slab for post See Drawings page 2/3.

d. Existing Asphalt Pavement for post See Drawings page 2/3.

Question: 15: No geotechnical report was provided with the bid documents. Please clarify if rock excavation will be handled as unforeseen conditions which may affect the work.

Answer: 15: Conditions that are not visible to the eye should be treated as unforeseen conditions. These are handled on a case by case basis.

Question: 16: In Puerto Rico there are periods in which not all materials required to perform a certain task are readily available, especially during emergencies. Is there a way to provide a lump sum for stocking a minimum amount material which will be used throughout the life of the contract?

Answer: 16: Lump sums for stocking a minimum amount material is not contemplated in this solicitation.

Question: 17: Can you provide a sample task order from previous contracts, without the pricing, so that we can get a better perspective for the specific task order requirement?

Answer: 17: See Attached Amend 0001 Sample Task Order

Question: 18: Construction Taxes Construction Taxes Guaynabo? Construction Taxes Bayamon?

Answer: 18: There is no way to determine which task orders will be issued to Bayamon or Guaynabo areas at this time. The Orders are issued as they are required. Therefore, Bidders shall ensure all prices submitted for this requirement consider any federal, local, municipal and any other required fees or taxes applicable to any area within Fort Buchanan Community.

Question: 19: Permits Does Puerto Rico Government permits will be required?

Answer: 19: The answer for this question is No. You will be working inside a federal Installation only (federal property). Note: This does not include any internal permits your company may be required to have.

Question: 20: Solicitation Item No.0003 What is CLIN 0001? Do we have to provide a percentage amount on this item or dollar amount?

Answer: 20: Bidder is NOT REQUIRED to incorporate a percentage or a dollar amount. CLIN Indicates “THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLIN”. See Statement of Work for further information about SURGE CLIN

Question: 21: Solicitation Item No. 1003 What is CLIN 0003? Do we have to provide a percentage amount on this item or dollar amount?

Answer: 21: See corrected information/CLIN Number (Solicitation Item No. 1003 What is CLIN 1001) in Amendment 0001. However, Bidder is NOT REQUIRED to incorporate a percentage or a dollar amount. CLIN Indicates “THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLIN”. See Statement of Work for further information about SURGE CLIN

Question: 22: Solicitation Item No. 2003 What is CLIN0005? Do we have to provide a percentage amount on this item or dollar amount?

Answer: 22: See corrected information/CLIN Number (Solicitation Item No. 2003 What is CLIN 2001) in Amendment 0001. However, Bidder is NOT REQUIRED to incorporate a percentage or a dollar amount. CLIN Indicates “THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLIN”. See Statement of Work for further information about SURGE CLIN

Question: 23: Solicitation Item No. 3003 What is CLIN 0007? Do we have to provide a percentage amount on this item or dollar amount?

Answer: 23: See corrected information/CLIN Number (Solicitation Item No. 1003 What is CLIN 3001) in Amendment 0001. However, Bidder is NOT REQUIRED to incorporate a percentage or a dollar amount. CLIN Indicates “THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLIN”. See Statement of Work for further information about SURGE CLIN

Question: 24: Solicitation Item No. 4003 What is CLIN 0007? Do we have to provide a percentage amount on this item or dollar amount?

Answer: 24: See corrected information/CLIN Number (Solicitation Item No. 1003 What is CLIN 4001) in Amendment 0001. However, Bidder is NOT REQUIRED to incorporate a percentage or a dollar amount. CLIN Indicates “THIS CLIN WILL BE ACTIVATED, IF NEEDED, DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PRICE THIS CLIN”. See Statement of Work for further information about SURGE CLIN

Question: 25: Past Performance What are the Past Performance Requirements? In which format do we have to submit Past Performance?

Answer: 25: See Notice to Bidders for further information, Item 5.b and 5.b.1. Narrative Format. (Note: See all other required applicable to the solicitation and/or to be submitted with bid)

Question: 26: Does 8a firms outside of Puerto Rico and US Virgins Islands can submit bid proposal for this solicitation?

Answer: 26: No. The requirement is for 8(a) firms located in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands as certified by Small Business Administration.

Question: 27: Does an 8a Firm with an SBA 8a Mentor Protégé can provide a Bid Proposal for this solicitation using the Mentor Past Performance?

Answer: 27: The Solicitation will indicate the following:

Demonstration of at least one (1) year of related experience in repair and installation of fence valued over $1,000,000. Past experience is requested of the Contractor that will actually be performing the work under the resulting Fence Contract. Any SBA 8(a) Mentor Protégé agreement between two Contractors submitted with bid shall be fully approved and executed via the Small Business Administration.

Question: 28: Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC) Do we have to submit the ILC with Bid Package even if we are submitting a Bid Bond?

Answer: 28: No. Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC) would be submitted in lieu of a Bid Bond, if that is what the Contractor is considering. Otherwise you submit a Bid Bond. (Note: See FAR 52.228 14 for applicability).

Question 29: Drawing 20B0003 Fence 20200224 attachment: drawing # F 1 appears to be missing and F 2 be duplicated. Please indicate if it is missing.

Answer: 29: See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311

Question: 30: Column E in the Schedule Prices worksheet has a formula that may not be intended to be there.

Please indicate if the vendor should disregard such formula.

Answer: 30: All formulas in the Schedule of Prices spreadsheet should be disregarded. The Schedule of Prices has straight forward multiplication of Estimated Quantities of Units x Unit prices = total price. Ensure you review carefully your prices.

Question: 31: May the bids be submitted by email?

Answer: 31: No. Bids are NOT ALLOWED to be submitted electronically. They will need to be hand carried or mailed. In either/all cases, the bid will need to be received before the date and time indicated in the solicitation (or as amended) at the location indicated.

Question: 32: Will the contracting office accept an offer from an SBA Certified 8(a) Joint Venture if the non managing Joint Venture partner has an established office in Puerto Rico? Both partners to the Joint Venture are SBA Certified 8(a) firms.

Answer: 32: In accordance with the SBA 8(a) Business Development program Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 80 05 5 and 13 CFR 124.507(b)(2)(v), the 8(a) managing of the Joint Venture and/or the Joint Venture entity created is required to have a Bona Fide Office on the geographically area of the construction contract execution, in this requirement Puerto Rico.

Question: 33: Will the storage area provided to the Contractor be secured? Will the storage area provided to the Contractor be covered? Will the storage area provided to the Contractor be acclimatized?

Answer: 33: An area will be assigned, but, Contractor, is responsible to secure the area. Storage area is not covered.

Question: 34: Is there an existing / was there a recent Fencing IDIQ contract at Fort Buchanan? If so, who is / was the incumbent contractor?

Answer: 34: E R C Manufacturing Inc.

Question: 35: Can you provide the dollar amount of fencing projects awarded by Fort Buchanan for each of the past 5 years?

Answer: 35: This will need to be requested via Freedom of Information Act

Question: 36: Should the amount of the Bid Bond be based on the total contract amount – Base Period plus all 4 option years? Or, just the Base Period?

Answer: 36: Base and Four (4) Options

Question: 37: Can you provide Geotechnical Reports that speak to the typical soil conditions that are anticipated to be encountered at Fort Buchanan over the course of this project?

Answer: 37: Reports are not available. However, See attached Amend0001_SoilMap20B0003_Fence_20200311_

Question: 38: Should there be a line item for the grounding rod detail? If not, which line item(s) should the grounding rod detail be included with?

Answer: 38: No. Ground Rod should be contemplated as part of fence installation. (Line Items for Fence installation)

Question: 39: At the Site Visit we were told that there will be an amendment issued regarding past performance requirements and additional construction plans/specs. When will this amendment be issued? Will we have the opportunity for additional questions once the amendment is issued? Will the bid due date be extended once the amendment is issued?

Answer: 39: See Notice to Bidders for further information, Item 5.b and 5.b.1. Narrative Format. (Note: See all other required applicable to the solicitation and/or to be submitted with bid).

See Attached Amend0001_Drawing_20B0003_Fence_20200311.

No additional questions submission will be allowed. No extension to date and time of receipt of bid is contemplated at this time.