Amendment 0003.pdf

W16ROE11175116

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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Provide Revised Specif ications Section 3.1.3, and 3.1.1

b. Provide questions and Answ ers for INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY

c. Questions must be submitted NO LATER THAN 27 July 2010 10:00 AM.

d. Extend the Bid Due Date From 26 July 2011 @ 2:00pm EST to 29 July 2011 at 2:00pm EST.

NOTE: Offerors must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the solicitation (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: in the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, by telegram or by signing block 15 below .

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFICED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMISSION, MOFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS (FAR 15.208)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 9

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Jul-2011

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 W912DS-11-B-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Jun-2011

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

20-Jul-2011

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 1843

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

W912DS 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DS-11-B-0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 3

Multipurpose Academic Building Science Facility Phase 2

Amendment 3

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY FOR INFORMATION

PURPOSES ONLY

Q1. Page 7 of 95 refers to a “Pre-award Survey” and that the form is found in an “Attachment”.

We did not find such an attachment. Does one exist? If so, Please identify it. Also that if such a survey exist it does not require to be submitted with the bid. Please confirm.

Pre-Award survey is attached as PAS. Pre-Award survey will only be required from the lowest bidder after the Bid Opening.

Q2. We believe the criteria for Contractors Pas Relevant Experiences as specified in Section 00101; Paragraph 3.1.1, Factor 1 limits competition. We believe that the aforementioned criteria are overly restrictive and unnecessarily limit competition. We request that the words “new Construction” be inserted in Section 00101.

The criteria have been clarified to better reflect the Government needs.

Q3. Past Performance Customer Questionnaire Page 15 of 95, Article 3.1.2 Factor 2 – Contractor Past Performance states, “Instructions will be included in the RFP informing offerors to fax or Email their completed questionnaires directly to the Corps of Engineers, Contract Specialist.”

Page 21 of 95, 7.0 Past Performance Customer Questionnaire, Item d. states, and “Please return the completed forms to the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District at the following Mailing address or via fax…” Please clarify if it is acceptable to return our completed Questionnaires to Albert Rumph via email?

RE: Relevant Project Information Sheet Page 14 of 95, Article 3.1.1 Factor 1 – Contractor Past Relevant Experience, states that Information shall be provide on the form found in Paragraph 6.0.

Is it necessary to use Form 6.0 Relevant Project Information Sheet or would it be acceptable to use our own format as long as we provide all the requested information?

Correct Past Performance Questionnaire was attached in Amendment 0001. Email past performance questionnaires to Jason Parker (Jason.l.parker@usace.army.mil)

Utilize Relevant Project Information Sheet provided in page 20 of the solicitation.

Q4 Please reference Page 15 of the Solicitation. Under Factor 3, there is reference to an Attachment A: "A sample organizational chart is provided in Attachment A for information only." Please provide Attachment A.

Offerors may utilize their own organization chart.

Q5. Please reference Factor 2 - Contractor Past Performance. In an effort to reduce the number of PPQs that our very important clients must fill out, please confirm that is acceptable to submit previously completed PPQs within our proposal.

Offerors can utilize past performance questionnaires.

Q6. Please confirm that the Architect of Record can serve as the client and fill out the required PPQs under Factor 2, provided that the project was not a design-build project.

Confirmed.

Q7. Attachment 6.0 - Relevant Project Information Sheet does not display any space indicated for project photos. Please confirm that it is acceptable to include one project photo on each project information sheet.

Confirmed.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Revise and Replace Factor 3.1.1 Factor 1:

3.1.1. FACTOR 1 - CONTRACTOR PAST RELEVANT EXPERIENCE -

The Offeror will demonstrate past experience of construction by providing recent and relevant Design-Build Experience and/or Design-Bid-Build Experience.

The Contractor shall each demonstrate relevant project experience by providing not less than two

(2) relevant projects with the last seven (7) years, of which one (1) project must be 100% complete and one (1) project must be no less than 50% complete . No more than five (5) relevant projects shall be submitted. Relevant projects are those which are similar in scope, magnitude and complexity. Offerors submitting under Joint Ventures or Teaming Arrangements may not combine individual experience to meet the requirement to have not less than one (1) project completed within the last seven (7) years and no less than one (1) project at least 50% complete within the last seven (7) years. At least one entity must meet the relevant experience requirements independently, and that entity must participate substantially in the execution and management of this project.

1. Similar scope is defined as major modernization/renovation or new Construction of academic facilities including classrooms and laboratories, hospitals, or commercial laboratory facilities, of at least 50,000 GSF.

2.Similar complexity is defined as management/coordination of a multi-disciplined construction team to complete projects that include the majority of the following types of work/complexities: historic preservation/restoration,; reinforced concrete; seismic mitigation;

steel erection; roofing; plumbing; electrical; HVAC; fire protection; communications;

equipment installation; and involving phased construction on a constrained site adjacent to occupied facilities.

3.Similar magnitude is defined as a construction contract with a value of at least $45,000,000.

Offerors shall provide a brief description of project, completion date, customer name, contact information and dollar value of construction contract. Information shall be provided on the form found in Paragraph 6.0, Relevant Project Information Sheet. A minimum of two (2) and no more than five (5) total project information sheets shall be submitted. If more than five (5) project information sheets are submitted, only the first five (5) will be considered.

Rating Guidelines for Factor 1:

Satisfactory : At least two (2) relevant construction projects of similar scope, magnitude and complexity, of which at least one (1) project must be modernization/renovation.

Unsatisfactory : The Offeror has not submitted two (2) relevant construction project of similar scope, magnitude and complexity, of which at least one (1) project must be modernization / Renovation.

Revise and Replace Factor 3.1.3

3.1.3 FACTOR 3 - QUALIFICATIONS OF THE OFFEROR’S TEAM

The Offeror shall provide the following to show qualifications of the team:

The Offeror shall identify the areas and percent of work (construction) they intend to self-perform and the areas and percent of work (construction) intend to subcontract along with the names of significant subcontractors. Offerors shall perform the amount of work required to be self-performed, in accordance with paragraph 5, section 00800.

Provide an Organization Chart showing Key Personnel for the Offeror's Construction Team.

At a minimum, the organizational chart shall identify the Key Personnel, the contractor and significant subcontractor entities, their responsibilities, structure and lines of authority. At a minimum, the following Key personnel shall be identified by name within the chart: Contractor’s (Offeror’s) Project Manager; Construction Quality Control Manager; and Superintendent,. A sample organizational chart is provided in Attachment A for information only. The Contractor (Offeror) shall develop its own chart, unique to and specific to their organization and team.

Individual resumes in the format found in Attachment 8.0, Key Personnel Resume Form, shall be provided and that includes the following information:

a. Name.

b. Management title on this project.

c. Number of years with firm and other firms.

d. Number of years in this management title or role.

e. Specialization.

f. Education, apprenticeship, and relevant training.

g. Professional registration.

h. Specific experience and qualifications relevant to this project. Show dates so that the Government can determine if the minimum number of years required for the position is met. Indicate the scope, magnitude and complexity of the experiences.

Expected roles and responsibilities of Key Personnel:

Contractor's Project Manager: (Overall Manager of the Project)

(1) Performs all project management duties of the project.

(2) Serves as the Governments' sole point of contact in all matters relating to work including, but not limited to, contract compliance, progress of work, overall project scheduling, financial matters, and change orders.

(3) Attends all job meetings.

(4) On-site a minimum of 80% of the time.

The Overall Project Manager must have a minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience and demonstrate experience working on projects of comparable magnitude.

Construction Quality Control Manager: (Principal in Charge of Construction Quality Issues and Coordination of Construction Quality Control)

(1) The Contractor shall identify the Construction Quality Control Manager as an individual within his organization that is completely responsible for all Construction Quality Issues and shall perform coordination between the contractor, subcontractors, and any Independent Testing Labs and have the authority to act in all construction quality control matters for the prime contractor. During construction this person shall be onsite at all times performing Construction Quality Control duties to include, but not limited to, implementation of the three-phase inspection system for all aspects of the construction work specified. This person shall have complete authority in all aspects of Construction Quality control. The Construction Quality Control Manager shall have no other duties except Construction Quality Control Manager.

(2) The Construction Quality Control Manager shall meet one of the following requirements:

a) Have a Bachelors of Science from an accredited engineering, architecture, or a construction management college and a minimum of two years experience in construction.

OR

b) Shall have a minimum of four years of construction experience at a minimum level of a project superintendent.

(3) Attends a bi-monthly coordination meeting during the construction phase to discuss coordination and quality issues.

(4) On-site at all times during construction performing construction quality control duties.

(5) Has no other duties except construction Quality Control but they may also serve as the safety manager.

(6) Directly employed by the prime contractor, or will be at the time of award with a signed letter of intention included.

(7) Reports directly to the President/Owner of the Prime Contractor.

Superintendent / Subcontractor Manager: (Overall Field Manager Responsible for Construction)

(1) Performs all superintendent duties required of the Contractor.

(2) Serves as the Governments’ On-site point of contact in all matters relating to the work including, but not limited to, scheduling of work, utility interruptions, and testing.

(3) Attends all job meetings.

(4) On-site at all time during all construction activities.

(5) Serves under, and reports directly to, the Contractor's Project Manager.

(6) The On-Site Construction Superintendent shall have a minimum of six years as a construction superintendent and demonstrate experience on projects of comparable magnitude.

(7) Shall have no other duties except Superintendent.

Contractor’s Quality Control System Manager: (Manager of Field Quality Control Personnel)

(1) Performs all quality control management duties required of the Contractor (reference Section 01451).

(2) Serves as the Governments' sole point of contact in all matters relating to the quality of the work including, but not limited to, contract compliance and testing procedures.

(3) Has no other duties except Quality Control.

(4) Attends all job meetings.

(5) On site at all times during construction activities.

(6) Reports all deficiencies to the Government and the Contractor's Project Manager for correction.

(7) Works directly under, and is responsible to, an officer of the Contractor at least one level higher than the Contractor's Project Manager.

(8) Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as quality control manager and demonstrating experience with similar magnitude projects.

Contractor’s Quality Control System Manager (Mechanical and Electrical Quality Control Personnel)

(1) Performs all quality control management duties required of the Contractor (reference

Section 01451).

(2) Serves as the Governments' sole point of contact in all matters relating to the quality of the work including, but not limited to, contract compliance and testing procedures for MEP.

(3) Has no other duties except Quality Control. Acts as assistant to the overall quality control manager.

(4) Attends all job meetings.

(5) On site at all times during construction activities.

(6) Reports all deficiencies to the Government and the Contractor's Project Manager for correction.

Site Safety and Health Officer: (Principal in Charge of Enforcing Safety Codes)

(1) Performs all safety management duties required of the Contractor including duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)(reference Specification Section 01525, SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS).

(2) Serves as the Governments' sole point of contact for all matters relating to safety.

(3) Continually enforces and implements the safety requirements of the contract including the Accident Prevention Plan.

(4) On site at all times during building demolition activities, foundations work, structural steel erection, and exterior wall construction.

(5) Has no other duties other than safety. Performs all duties as per EM-385-1-1.

(6) Works under and reports to the Contractor's Project Manager.

(7) Minimum of ten (10) years experience in a similar role with experience on similar magnitude projects

Rating Guidelines for Factor 3

Satisfactory : Proposal meets most of the solicitation requirements with the exception of minor deficiencies that leave no doubt as to the qualifications of the team’s ability to meet the solicitation requirements.

Unsatisfactory : The minimum education/years experience on comparable projects are not met for any one of the following: Project Manager, Superintendent, Construction Quality

Control Manager, Construction Quality Control System Manager (Manager of Field Quality Control Personnel), Contractor’s Quality Control System Manager (Mechanical and Electrical Quality Control Personnel), and Site Safety and Health Officer.

The following have been deleted:

AMENDMENT 2

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 26-Jul-2011 02:00 PM to 29-Jul-2011 12:00 AM.

(End of Summary of Changes)