Amendment0002-Solicitation-SubstationPM-20230908.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

a. The purpose of this soliciatation amendment is for the follow ing:

1. To extend the quote due date, from 8 September 2023 to 15 September 2023 at 11:00 am PR Local Time.

2. Change the requirement from "100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE" to "UNRESTRICTED" requirement.

b. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Sep-2023

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 W912C323Q0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Aug-2023

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 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

08-Sep-2023

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:

W912C323Q0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The set aside percentage 100.00% has been deleted.

The required response date/time has changed from 08-Sep-2023 10:00 AM to 15-Sep-2023 11:00 AM.

The Acquisition Set Aside has changed from Small Business to No Preference / Not Listed.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

1. REQUEST FOR QUOTE: W912C323Q0004, Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, transportation, insurance and all necessary to perform work in connection with the Electrical Substation Preventative Maintenance and Repairs at Fort Buchanan, PR 00934.

This procurement is changed from “100% Small Buisness Set-aside” to “Unrestricted”.

Applicable NAICS: 238210

QUOTE DUE DATE CHANGE:

15 September 2023; 11:00 am local Puerto Rico time or as amended via an Amendment.

IMPORTANT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED WITH QUOTE: VENDORS WILL NEED TO FURNISH

EVIDENCE OF KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS WITH AT LEAST FIVE (5) YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE RELATED TO 38KV/13.2KV ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS WITH THEIR QUOTE.

SEE ITEM 5 BELOW FOR INFORMATION AND LISTING AND UNDER FAR 52.212-2.

Failure to submit a price for any CLIN/SUBCLIN requiring a price, may be cause for rejection to include base period and each option. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extended total, the unit price shall govern as the intended price. If the offeror shows only the extended total price but fails to enter a unit price, the total will be divided by the estimated quantity and shall govern to be the intended price.

READ THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION TO INCLUDE THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT AND

ATTACHMENTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance: Date of Award through One (1) Year Period plus Two (2) One (1) Year Option periods to be exercised by the Government, if required.

3. WRITEN QUESTIONS: Written questions must be furnished to the Government no later than:

August 25, 2023 at 12:00 Noon (PR Local Time)

In order to ensure a suitable response is provided before the quote closing date. All questions are to be submitted in writing by the time specified in the solicitation for submission of questions or they may not be addressed before solicitation closing date; therefore, Offerors are advised to submit questions as soon as possible.

Please provide your company name, telephone number, point of contact, email address, and solicitation number on all questions. The Government will respond to all questions via the issuance of an amendment (issued to all vendors and posted in SAM) which incorporates the question and the Government’s response.

4. WAGE DETERMINATION: WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5707 REV. 21 DATED 04/17/2023 AND

FAR 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

(Incorporated via FAR 52.212-5) are applicable to this requirement.

5. TYPE OF CONTRACT: The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price contract.

6. SAM REGISTRATION: Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

To obtain information on SAM and/or to register with SAM, visit their web site at www.sam.gov. An Active SAM Registration is required of all Department of Defense contractors.

7. FORT BUCHANAN SOLICITATIONS: All information concerning this solicitation and its requirement shall be directed to the Fort Buchanan Contracting Office. Any remarks, explanations, or answers provided by any other Government Representative shall not change or qualify any of the terms or conditions of the solicitation. The solicitation shall only be changed by a written amendment issued by the Fort Buchanan Contracting Office.

8. AWARD/EVALUATION: ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-2 herein

a. Price

b. Technical – Compliance with required Certifications.

TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE: FURNISH WITH QUOTE:

1. a. All personnel working in the substation shall be an electrician/ technician certified.

b. Foreman/supervisor shall have the Puerto Rico “Peritos electricista” license.

c. Project manager shall be an Electrical Professional Engineering (PE) licensed.

2. Contractor shall provide copies of required Certifications/license for all personnel contemplated for working at the substation.

3. Contractor shall provide Company background experience working with similar type of electrical substations to this requirement.

4. The Vendor must furnish evidence of key personnel qualifications with at least five (5) years of experience related to 38kv/13.2kv electrical substations.

Note: If any vendor has any concern with the above, as required to properly provide the required services, submit your questions before the date and time indicated for questions.

This solicitation shall be evaluated by awarding to the quote that is technically acceptable at the lowest price.

Evaluation – For Offers evaluated in order of price (beginning with the lowest priced offer, and working up in order of price (lowest to highest), as required, if the low is found not to be technically acceptable): not all offers will be technically evaluated unless required, as deemed by the Contracting Officer; each item in the below Technical Criteria Table will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. Any criterion that receives “U” rating will result in an overall unacceptable rating for the factor and the offer(s) is/are not eligible for award.

ADJECTIVAL RATING DEFINITION

Acceptable (A) Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable (U) Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

The Government intends to evaluate the quotes and award a contract without discussions with Offerors.

Therefore, the offeror’s initial quote should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest priced quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quote received.

PRICE FACTOR: Submission Instructions – Offerors shall submit a fully completed SF 1449, Pricing Schedule.

Price will not be assigned an adjectival rating; and will be evaluated to determine if the Offeror's price is fair and reasonable. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if prices are significantly under or over market pricing. Price shall be evaluated at estimated quantities multiplied times their respective unit price, not to exceed two (2) decimal places.

The Contractor shall submit with their quote a cost breakdown (labor/materials/other direct cost/G&A/Profit/ etc.

As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding six (6) months of the offeror's final option period price to the offeror's total price. Offerors are required only to price the base and option periods. Offerors shall not submit a price for the potential six month extension of services period. The Government may choose to exercise the Extension of Services at the end of any performance period (base or option periods), utilizing the rates of that performance of period.

9. QUOTE SUBMISSION:

A. Reminded: Offerors are reminded to submit a quote based only on the information/items provided in the released solicitation and/or as amended.

Failure to submit a price for any CLIN/SUBCLIN requiring a price, may be cause for rejection to include base period and each option. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extended total, the unit price shall govern as the intended price. If the offeror shows only the extended total price but fails to enter a unit price, the total will be divided by the estimated quantity and shall govern to be the intended price.

B. Date and Time of Submission: Offers shall be received before the date and time for receipt of Quotes at the location designated. Failure to submit the quote package so as to reach the Government at the location designated for receipt of quotes, may be cause for rejection of the quote.

C. Email Quotes: Submit Quotes via email to:

Felix Marrero, Contract Specialist: felix.r.marrero2.civ@army.mil and Maria Otero, Contracting Officer: maria.d.otero4.civ@army.mil

Quote submission via email: On subject Line:

COMPANY NAME_W912C323Q0004, Electrical Substation PM at Fort Buchanan, PR NOTE: Ensure you submit your quote under one email. If multiple emails or a revise quote (prior to date and time for receipt of quote) is submitted, you are required to identified in email. Vendor is responsible for ensure the entire quote is received prior to date and time for receipt of quote.

Therefore, highly recommend you obtain a read receipt from individuals above.

D. Hand Carried Quotes: All hand carried quotes can be placed in the Bid Box located inside the Visitor Center Office, Fort Buchanan.

10. PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

11. QUOTE PRICES: THIS WILL BE A FIRM-FIXED PRICE TYPE CONTRACT: CONTRACTORS

WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COST NOT INCORPORATED BUT NECESSARY TO

SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE WORK STIPULATED IN THE CONTRACT.

12. MUNICIPALITY TAXES/TAXES: FOR THIS REQUIREMENT, GUAYNABO APPLIES. Municipalities of Puerto Rico like Bayamon and Guaynabo aggressively audit contractors for payment of municipal taxes.

Contractors shall read carefully FAR Clause 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes.

13. DOING BUSINESS IN PUERTO RICO: ALL OFFERORS ARE CAUTIONED TO RESEARCH AND GET

FAMILIARIZED WITH REQUIREMENTS OF DOING BUSINESS IN PUERTO RICO (I.E. SISTEMA

UNIFICADO DE RENTAS INTERNA (SURI), INSURANCES, TAXES, ETC..)

14. DOCUMENTS IN THE SPANISH LANGUAGE: SOME DOCUMENTS ATTACHED HEREIN ARE IN

THE SPANISH LANGUAGE AS PROVIDED/MAY BE PROVIDED BY INDIVIDUAL PUERTO RICO

AGENCY/LOCATION.

15. NOTE: ANY CONTRACTOR DELAYS DUE TO NON-PERFORMANCE OF WORK, LACK OF

MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL, WILL NOT BE JUSTIFICATION FOR A TIME

EXTENSION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, AT ALL TIMES, MAINTAIN A WORKFORCE FOR

UNINTERRUPTED

PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK WITHIN THIS PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS).

16. VENDOR UEI NUMBER: Enter your UEI number here from your SAM Registration information.

UEI NUMBER ______________________________.

TAXPAYER ID #______________________________.

17. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT: Prospective contractors must complete electronic annual representations and certifications (FAR 52.212-3 Alternate I Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Services) to include the DFARS Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management, www.sam.gov database by the request for quote closing date to be eligible to receive an award for this Request for Quote.

JOINT VENTURE: A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212-3(b) for the specified categories:

18. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” notice (poster) referenced in FAR Clause 52.222-26(c)(3), Equal Opportunity, is located at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

19. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTES RESOLUTION: In furtherance of Federal policy and the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1990 (ADR Act), Public Law 101-552 and FAR Clause 52.233-1(g), the Contracting Officer will try to resolve all post award acquisition issues in controversy by mutual agreement of both parties.

Interested parties are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution procedures to the maximum.

20. LEGAL COMPLIANCE: The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local Laws, codes and regulations applicable to his performance under this contract, and shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with said compliance.

FALSE CLAIMS: 31 U.S. CODE § 3729 - FALSE CLAIMS ACT:

(a) LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN ACTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), any person who—(A) knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval; (B) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim; (C) conspires to commit a violation of subparagraph (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), or (G); (D) has possession, custody, or control of property or money used, or to be used, by the Government and knowingly delivers, or causes to be delivered, less than all of that money or property; (E) is authorized to make or deliver a document certifying receipt of property used, or to be used, by the Government and, intending to defraud the Government, makes or delivers the receipt without completely knowing that the information on the receipt is true; (F) knowingly buys, or receives as a pledge of an obligation or debt, public property from an officer or employee of the Government, or a member of the Armed Forces, who lawfully may not sell or pledge property; or

(G) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to the Government, or knowingly conceals or knowingly and improperly avoids or decreases an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to the Government, is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000, as adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note; Public Law 104–410 [1]), plus 3 times the amount of damages which the Government sustains because of the act of that person.

21. 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.

22. FIRE ARMS: NO FIRE ARMS ARE PERMITTED INSIDE FORT BUCHANAN INSTALLATION. EVEN

IF THE OWNER HAS A PERMIT, NO FIREARMS ARE PERMITTED.

23. 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.

24. INSTALLATION ACCESS CONTROL: The Fort Buchanan Visitor Control Center

(787) 707-3995/707-3241. The Visitor Control Center (VCC) operates from its facilities at The Borinqueneers’ Gate Monday thru Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm and effective November 5, 2022 open Saturdays from 10 am to 2

pm. Visitor Passes are temporary and Sponsors must accompany the guest at all times during their visit to the installation. The vehicle operator must possess and if requested, present the following: Valid federal ID, valid vehicle registration, proof of current vehicle insurance, valid driver's license.

25. REQUIRED INSURANCE:

In accordance with FAR clause 52.228-5 entitled, “Insurance--Work on a Government Installation” the following minimum amounts of insurance are required.

Workmen’s Compensation As required by state laws

Employer’s Liability Insurance $100,000 per accident

General Liability Insurance - Bodily Injury Liability

$500,000 per occurrence

Auto Liability Insurance $200,000 per person

Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence

Property Damage $20,000 per occurrence

Within ten (10) calendar days after contract award, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer, in writing, that the required insurance has been obtained.

26. FAR 52.222‐42: In accordance with FAR 52.222‐42, the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

(End of Summary of Changes)