B.08.03_W912DR20B0011_Amendment 1_Solicitation.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

Project Title: Addition & Renovation of Building 434, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Beltsville, Maryland

The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to:

1. Include reivsed specifications and plans;

2. Include responses to Request for Information;

3. Update FAR clause 52.236-1 ; and

4. Extend the bid opening date from 14 May 2021 to 11 June 2021.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-May-2021

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DR21B0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Apr-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

07-May-2021

CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W912DR21B0011

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 14-May-2021 11:00 AM to 11-Jun-2021 11:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Only

Bid Inquiry Contractor Report All Inquiries

Project: Addition & Renovation of Building 434, USDA BARC Review: Addition & Renovation of Building 434, USDA BARC (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 8 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 9175064 Mechanical P-101 and P-601

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Reference pages P-101 and P-601.

Will the animal watering units and poultry metering devices/panels be provided by the Owner or GC?

On: Apr 12 2021.

Government Response. . Bid as shown, these items are not identified as GFCI so they are CFCI. On:

May 07 2021 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9179694 General section 014535 par 1.2 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Specification section 014535 par 1.2 references that the schedule of special inspections is included as an attachment. No such attachment exists. Please provide or eliminate the requirement for special inspections.

On: Apr 14 2021.

Government Response. . Please see drawing sheet S-002 for the special inspection schedule. See amendment for further clarification in the specifications. On: May 07 2021 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9192608 Architectural AE201

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify the extent of brick repointing required per the notes on sheet AE201. If less than 100 percent of the brick is to be repointed, please provide a quantity that should be included in the bid

On: Apr 21 2021.

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Government Response. . Please reference Specifications.

Section 04 03 00 - Conservation Treatment for Period Masonry – Paragraph 1.6.2.1 requires services of a Historic Masonry Consultant. Perform inspection of all masonry scheduled to remain. Perform repairs as identified by Historic Masonry Consultant following approval by Contracting Officer. Types of repair outlined in section. On: May 07 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9192612 Architectural AE201

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide a description of the types of brick repair (ex. full brick replacement, patching of brick, etc.) and respective quantity for each type per the notes on sheet AE201.

Government Response. . Types of repair outlined in Section 04 03 00 - Conservation Treatment for

Period Masonry. Extent of each type of repair to be determined by Historic Masonry Consultant, who is responsible for inspecting all masonry. On: May 07 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9192615 Architectural AE201

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide a description of the types of stucco repair (ex. section replacement, crack repair, etc.) and respective quantity for each type per the notes on sheet AE201.

Government Response. . Types of stucco repair outlined in Section 04 03 00 - Conservation Treatment for

Period Masonry. Extent of each type of repair to be determined by Historic Masonry Consultant. Repair is replace in-kind, not an alternative material. On: May 07 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9192619 Architectural AE604 085200 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Window types A, A1, B & C are noted on the Window Schedule Sheet AE604 as aluminum, please confirm that these windows are aluminum clad wood per Specification 085200.

Government Response. . Concur, all window replacements are aluminum clade wood windows as specified. On: May 07 2021 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9192624 Architectural AE604

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please advise if new extension jambs, stools, aprons, casing or other trim will be required at new windows. If so, please provide details for these items.

Government Response. . All windows are replacement windows as there are no new windows in additions. Window manufacture and installer responsible for trim as expected for complete installation.

Details depend on manufactures trim and installation necessary to achieve weathertight enclosure. Details are not needed to explain a weathertight enclosure. On: May 07 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9192625 Architectural AE101, AE604

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Please provide the location of Windows Mark A on the floor plans.

On: Apr 21 2021.

Government Response. . Window type A are located on second floor and within the dormers. Window tag were turned off. Please see revised plans for revision to drawing AE102 included in the amendment. On:

May 07 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

VIRTUAL BID OPENING

VIRTUAL BID OPENING SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS

Due to COVID-19 health concerns, bids submitted in response to this solicitation will be submitted electronically.

The bid opening will be conducted via a WebEx call that is open to the public.

Electronic Bid Submission WHAT - Bids shall be submitted electronically, as described. The bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for bids in response to this solicitation is electronically via DoD SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (E- MAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

WHEN - Bids must be submitted no later than the bid submission time. Bids submitted after the bid submission time will be considered late bids.

BID SUBMISSION TIME: 11:00 AM ET on 11 June 2021

Bids must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation.

HOW - Bidders shall electronically send their bids using the following link:

https://safe.apps.mil/

WHO - The SAFE site will require contacts for bid submission to be provided. All requests for information and the bid submission must be sent to BOTH of the below contacts to ensure timely receipt of bids. Please use the following contact information to submit bids:

Contract Specialist: Leigha Arnold at Leigha.M.Arnold@usace.army.mil Contracting Officer: Laura Wade at Laura.A.Wade@usace.army.mil

BIDDERS MUST REQUEST AN UPLOAD CODE: Bidders must e-mail the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than five (5) working days prior to the bid opening date to receive a request code which will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Bidders that fail to request a code at least five (5) working days before bid opening date may not be able to receive a request code in time to upload their bids.

SUBMISSION FORMAT: Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. You are limited to five (5) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 2GB). If you have a large number of files, recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Bidders may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

BID GUARANTEE: This solicitation requires submission of a bid guarantee in accordance with FAR 52.228-1.

Electronic bid submissions must include a scanned copy of the original bid guarantee. In addition, the original bid seal (if applicable) must be mailed to the address below and received by the bid opening time and date:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2 Hopkins Plaza c/o Contracting Division: Leigha Arnold Baltimore, MD 21201

Minor discrepancies in receipt of the original bid guarantee due to COVID-19 related impacts may be waived solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. A scanned copy of the original bid guarantee must be included in the electronic bid submission for the bid to be considered responsive.

BONDS AND INSURANCE: The Contractor will be required to furnish proof of insurance, including copies of the required endorsements, and performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days following Contractor’s receipt of the contract award.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the e-mail notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE:

1. Card (CAC, an ID issued to certain Government users), or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

2. After selecting the “Click Here” link, you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government points of contact) information and e-mail settings.

3. When completing your file information, you will be required to enter the e- mail addresses for all recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients are the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer, listed above. Although the e- mail address of the Government employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered, this address may not be correct. The Bidder must enter and add the email addresses for both the Contracting Officer and Specialist listed above to the Recipient List. The Bidder can enter an additional e-mail address if desired. After entering the e-mail address, click the a notification will be sent to the selected recipients.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group e-mail accounts.

Even if you successfully upload your bid to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the Government recipients until you verify your e-mail address. Entering an incorrect e-mail may result in the rejection of screen which generates based on proper file submission.

NOTE: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Bidders will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

TIMELINESS OF BIDS:

For the purposes of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the Government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

The Government will not be responsible for bids delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive bids. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that bids are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient.

Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

Bid Opening

Bids will be opened after bid submission time has expired and the Government has had time to download and organize the bids from the SAFE sight. No Government officials will open electronic documents until the Independent Government Estimate is finalized and received by the Bid Opening Official.

BID OPENING TIME: 11:30 AM ET on 11 June 2021

The bid opening will be conducted via public WebEx Conference call. Bidders shall request an invitation to the bid opening three (3) working days prior to bid opening.

During the bid opening, the Bid Opening Official will read the bid totals in the order received electronically. The Bid Opening Official will then read the line item prices and total for each submission. The Contract Specialist will record the bid opening results, which will be posted to www.beta.SAM.gov as quickly as practicable following the bid opening.

In accordance with FAR 14.402-1(c), interested persons may examine the bids after the bid opening. Interested persons may contact the Contract Specialist identified above following the bid opening to request an electronic copy of the bid(s). Please be considerate of limited Government resources and request bid copies only as necessary.

To preserve conference line stability, bidders are asked to limit the number of individual calls to the conference line to the minimum needed for participation. The bid opening will proceed as scheduled even if individual bidders or members of the public are not able to access the telephone line at the bid opening time. Any interested party may access the results of the bid opening on www.beta.SAM.gov shortly after the bid opening.

SECTION 00 72 00 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

The following have been modified:

52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 25 percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)