W912DS-11-R-0012 Amendment 0003.pdf

WP - WEST POINT RESIDENCY

WEST POINT RESIDENT OFFICE, USMA

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

667A RUGER ROAD

WEST POINT NY 10996-1591

W16ROE11175121

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 0003 is to:

1) Provide changes to the original draw ings and specifications.

2) Provide questions and answ ers for informational purposes only.

Note: This Amendment 0003 correlates to Amendment 4 in FEDBIZOPPS.

The proposal due date remains 18 August 2011 at 2:00 P.M. EST.

Offerors must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date and time 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 SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMISSION OF MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS (FAR 15.208).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Aug-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-R-0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jul-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 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-Aug-2011

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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)

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W912DS-11-R-0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

CONTINUATION SHEET

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Failure of the offeror to Acknowledge receipt Amendment No. 0003 Of this Amendment in Item 19 of Standard Department of the Army, NYD Form 1442 Corps of Engineers May result in REJECTION New York, NY 10278-0090 Of the Offer.

AMENDMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL W912DS-11-R-0012, Middle School Addition/Renovation, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.

TO OFFERORS:

The following changes shall be made to the drawings and specifications.

A. DRAWINGS

1. Sheets G-002, CS103, AD101-104, A-101, A-101A, A-101B, A-102, A-102A, A- 102B, A-102C, A-103, A-110B, A-111A, A-201-205, A-312, A-316, A-322, A-403, A-406, A-411, A-412, A-420, A-504, A-533, A-535, A-601, A-602, IN101, IN101A, IN101B, IN102, IN102A, IN102B, IN102C, IN103, IN402, IF601, S-001-003, SB101A, SB101C, SF102A-02, SF102B1, SF102B2, SF102C1, S-201-203, S-303-

304, S-501, S-505-506, S-510, S-512-515, P-101A, P-102B, P-103A, P-401, P- 403-404, M-001, M-101A, M-101B, M-102A, M-102B, M-104B, M-505, M-602, M- 701-702, E-001. Replace sheets with attached.

2. Sheet ED101

Revise keyed note 5 from “Remain and be Reused” to “Be Deleted.”

3. Sheet ED111

Add keyed note 4 to north column of GPC B6A and the west column of Room B1.

4. Sheet ED 112

Add keyed note 2 to north east column of GPC 106, the north west column of GPC 107, and the south west column of GPC 102.

5. Sheet ED 113

a. Add keyed note 2 to read “Remove wiremold to allow installation of new columns. Re-circuit existing outlet per new plan work on Sheet “EP102A.”

b. Place keyed note 2 by outlets on west wall of GPC 217.

6. Sheet ED114

Remove keyed note 1 from exhaust fan on east wall of Auditorium.

7. Sheet EL101A

a. Provide ceiling mounted occupancy sensor to control all room switching for Conference Area B14D.

b. Shift north east most light 2 feet east to avoid curtain in room B6A.

8. Sheet EL101B

Add keyed note 6 to library occupancy sensors.

9. Sheet EL102B

Add keyed note 4 to light on north wall of Covered Walkway 200.

10. Sheet EP101A

a. Add keyed note 10 to receptacle on east column of Conference Room B10, to receptacle on north column of Video Recording B7, and to receptacle on west column of Tech. Support B1.

b. Keyed note 15 is not used.

11. Sheet EP102A

Change from “8” to “9” for keyed note in Corridor outside GPC 108.

12. Sheet EP102B

a. Coordinate kiln location with Architectural plans for Room 125C.

b. Coordinate with Architectural background for circuitry on east wall of Prep/Storage 123A.

c. Delete note 5 text and replace with “Provide power connection to vented cabinets. Refer to sheet M-602 for fan schedule. Provide weatherproof motor rated switch for fan motor and wiring to cabinet for any provided switching or controls.”

13. Sheet EP102C

Delete note 3.

14. Sheet EP103

a. Keyed note 3 is not used.

b. Add keyed note 4 to south west column of GPC 206 and in north east column of GPC 217.

15. Sheet EP104C

Keyed note 1 is not used.

16. Sheet EY101A

Add keyed note 9 to read “Field shift item and remount circuitry to allow for new column installation(s).”

17. Sheet EY101B

Move obscured door contact pair east to door pair for room B17.

18. Sheet EY102A

Keyed note 3 is not used.

19. Sheet EY102B

a. Provide new circuit LP2-34 to right exterior pair of doors for Vestibule C200 in lieu of using circuit LP2-32

b. Add keyed note 4 to both junction boxes in Vestibule C200.

c. Reference door exiting west from room 125. Change from keyed note “3” to keyed not “5”.

20. Sheet EY103

Move keyed note 4 closer to board on west wall of GPC 217.

21. Sheet E-401

Add keyed note 2 to kitchen hood. Location to be confirmed with shop drawings.

22. Sheets HA101-104

Replace “Add/Alternate” with “Bid Option”

B. CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS

On Page MTOC-1 delete “Section 01 73 19, Installation of Government-Furnished Classroom, Laboratory and Office Equipment” for the list of Division 01 – General Requirements.

On Page MTOC-1, Correct typographical error Section “01 23 13 Options” should read Section “01 23 11 Options”.

Replace “Section 01 23 11 Options” in its entirety with a new “Section 01 23 11 “Options”’

Insert new “Section 01 33 29 LEED Documentation”.

Insert the following FAR clause 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) in its entirety.

“WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the

Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the

Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of—

(1) The Contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(2) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause. The

Contractor’s warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor’s expense.

(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall—

(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the

Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor’s warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor’s, manufacturer’s, or supplier’s warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the

Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect in Government-furnished material or design.

(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government’s rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud.

(k) Defects in design or manufacture of equipment specified by the Government on a “brand name and model” basis, shall not be included in this warranty. In this event, the Contractor shall require any subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers thereof to execute their warranties, in writing, directly to the Government.

(End of clause)”

Delete Section 01 12 00.00 in its entirety.

Replace Specification Sections 02 81 00, 02 82 14.00 10, 02 82 33.13 20, and 02 84 33 with attached.

Specification Section 04 01 40:

Change subpart 1.2.4 Environmental Protection to read as follows:

The work shall comply with the requirements of Sections 01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and 02 83 19.00 10 LEAD BASED PAINT

HAZARD ABATEMENT, TARGET HOUSING & CHILD OCCUPIED FACILITIES

02 82 33.13 20 REMOVAL/CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF PAINT WITH LEAD.

Specification Section 04 72 00:

Change subpart 2.5 Mortar Mixes to read as follows:

“Comply with requirements in Division 4, Sections 04 20 00 MASONRY AND 04

21 13.13 NON-BEARING MASONRY VENEER/STEEL STUD WALLS 04 01 40

RESTORATION AND CLEANING OF MASONRY IN HISTORIC STRUCTURES for mortar mixes.”

Specification Section 08 41 23:

a. Delete subparts 2.3.3.2 Threshold through 2.3.3.8 Cylinder Guard.

b. Add the following subparts in place of the above:

2.3.3.2. Lockable Removable Mullions: BHMA A156.3, extruded aluminum.

When used with panic exit devices at all exterior aluminum double doors, provide lockable removable mullions listed and labeled by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for panic protection, based on testing according to UL 305. Use only mullions that have been tested with exit devices to be used.

2.3.3.3 Other Hardware

Refer to section 08 71 00 Door Hardware for additional door hardware requirements.

Specification Section 08 45 23:

a. In subpart 2.2.1.4 Appearance, change measurements to be:

Exterior face sheets: Smooth .052" thick and white in color.

Interior face sheets: Smooth .045" thick and white in color.

b. In subpart 2.3 Panel Construction, edit to read:

c. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.52

Specification Section 08 71 00:

a. Add the following to the paragraph under subpart 2.3.4 Cylinders and Cores:

“Provide Best interchangeable core cylinders, or approved equal at Exterior doors only. Provide CorKey cylinders, or approved equal at interior doors only.”

b. Change the paragraph under subpart 2.3.5 Keying System to read:

“Provide an extension of the existing keying system for both exterior door

Best key system and interior door CorKey key system. Existing locks were” …

Specification Section 09 23 00:

Replace paragraph in 3.5 Patching and Pointing to read:

“At all existing plaster walls, ceilings and soffits to remain which are scheduled to receive new finish; cut out and patch loose, cracked, damaged, or defective gypsum plaster where damaged plaster exceeds one 36 square inches in area but is less than 576 square inches in area, or where cracks are greater than 1/16” wide. Smaller areas may be painted over, or covered with new finish.

Larger areas of plaster replacement have been indicated on the Demolition Drawings. Cut out plaster” …

Specification Section 11 53 00:

Add the following at the end of the paragraph in 2.2.2 Vented Chemical Storage Safety Cabinets:

“Provide twin flame arrestors for cabinet venting.”

Specification Section 11 06 40.13:

Add the following to 2.1.2, Item No. 32, Exhaust Hood:

Exhaust hood shall be Accurex Model XBEW Baffle Filter Canopy Style, Exhaust Only with Front ASP Make Up Air Plenum, or approved equal and shall be size and shape as shown on plans and in accordance with the following specification:

Hood shall be Type I, exhaust only wall canopy suitable for all types of cooking equipment. The hood shall be UL 710 Listed without fire damper for 400, 600, or 700 degree F rated cooking appliances. The ASP Make Up Air Plenum shall be independently provided. Hood shall be constructed of a minimum of 18 gauge stainless steel with an embossed 300 series stainless steel interior and exterior exposed surfaces.

Hood shall be all welded construction with all exposed welds ground smooth and polished to the original metal finish. Hood shall be constructed using the standing seam method for optimum strength. All seams, joints, and penetrations of the hood shall be welded and/or liquid tight.

Lighter material gauges, or alternate material types and finishes are not acceptable. All unexposed interior surfaces shall be constructed of a minimum 18 gauge corrosion resistant metal including, but not limited to ducts, plenum, and brackets.

Hood shall include a filter housing constructed of the same material as the hood. The filters shall be stainless steel baffle type UL Listed 1046 Classified, and in sufficient number and sizes to ensure optimum performance. The filter housing shall terminate in a pitched, full length concealed grease trough which shall drain into a removable grease container. The hood shall include a Performance Enhancing Lip (PEL) to improve capture efficiency by turning air back into the hood.

Hood shall be furnished with Vapor proof UL Listed incandescent light fixtures and shall be pre-wired to a junction box located at the top of the hood for field connection be others. Wiring shall conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA #70- Latest Edition).

Hood shall be furnished with Utility Cabinet where shown on plan and shall house the Fire Suppression System and the Pre-Wire Control Panel and Switches for fan and lights located on front of cabinet. Electrical Contractor to make final connections to panel for fans (By Others) and lights located in hood.

Hood shall be constructed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Bulletin #96, International Mechanical Code (IMC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), and bear the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Seal of Approval. The hood manufacturer shall provide, on request, the necessary data that confirms compliance with the code authorities listed above.

Hood shall be supplied with an Ansul R102 automatic wet chemical agent fire suppression system, or approved equal, as required to protect hood and cooking appliances located under hood and having the following: all tanks, control heads, piping, relays, cable, fusible links, nozzles, elbows, etc., as required for complete system.

Exposed piping drops on interior of hood shall have chrome plated sleeves.

System shall be complete with a remote manual pull station located at access/egress as required by Fire Marshall.

Installation of Fire Suppression System shall be in accordance with NFPA 17A code requirements and be UL 300 and be coordinated with hood installation by authorized Ansul Distributor.

Ansul Distributor shall make final connections and shall test system for Fire Marshall for final approval and sign off by Fire Marshall. A gas solenoid valve shall be furnished by the Distributor for installation by the Plumbing Contractor.

Specification Section 14 21 23:

a. Change the following in 2.2.2 Smoke Detectors:

Replace the reference to Section 28 31 74.00 20 INTERIOR FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM with Section 28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND

MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.

b. Add the following behind subpart 2.11 title:

(Emergency Battery Device)

c. Change the following in 2.11 Emergency Power Operation (Emergency Battery Device):

Change the first sentence to read: “Upon outage of normal power and initiation of emergency power, provide circuitry and wiring Emergency Battery Device (EBD) to operate” …

Specification Section 21 13 13:

Add the following in 1.2.1 Hydraulic Design after “0.10 gpm/square foot”:

For light hazard, or as appropriate for the specified hazard area, Change the following in 1.2.1.1 Hose Demand:

250 gpm 500 gpm

Specification Section 23 34 23:

a. Add the following subparts before 2.4 Fan Motor:

2.3.7 Lab Hood Exhaust Blower (LEB)

Manufacturers: Labconco or approved equal.

Description: Coated steel blower used for lab hood exhaust for moderately corrosive applications. Wheel shall include static and dynamically balanced forward curved impellers. Belt-driven motor shall have adjustable sheaves , self-adjusting gravity belt tightener, and factory lubricated pillow block bearings. Blower housing and impeller shall have a phenolic coating that is corrosion resistant. Weather cover shall have flow-through vent holes and louvers to allow air circulation to cool motor. The blower base and weather cover shall have a dry powder epoxy coating. Blower discharge shall be vertically.

Accessories: See Schedule on drawings for performance data and remaining accessories.

2.3.8 Chemical Exhaust Blower (CEB) for Storage Cabinets

Manufacturers: Plastec or approved equal.

Description: Polypropylene blower used for chemical exhaust at low airflows for moderately corrosive applications in temperatures up to 190 deg F.

Housing shall be a single piece, constructed of strong high-density UV treated polypropylene for maximum corrosion resistance. Screws holding housing back plate shall be stainless steel. Housing shall be rotatable to 8 standard discharge positions. Wheel shall be forward-curved type, constructed of uniformly molded polypropylene blades, and be electronically and dynamically balanced. Blower wheel shall have a motor shaft bushing, hubcap and support stand made of polypropylene to protect end shaft.

Motors shall be totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC), direct drive, continuous duty and UL or CSA approved for safety. Fan performance shall be based on tests conducted in accordance with AMCA 210-85 and ISO 5801.

Accessories: See Schedule on drawings for performance data and remaining accessories.

Specification Section 23 64 20:

Replace in subpart 3.5 Field Quality Control the reference to Section 23 08 00.00 20 HVAC TESTING/ADJUSTING/BALANCING with Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.

Specification Section 31 00 00:

Delete subpart 1.1 Payment Procedures.

Specification Section 32 12 17:

Delete the following in 1.2 Submittals under SD-06 Test Reports:

Pavement courses

Submit in accordance with paragraph entitled “Mock-Up Test Section.”

Specification Section 32 32 23:

a. Change subpart 1.4 System Description title as follows:

1.4 SEGMENTAL RETAINING WALL DESIGN

b. Change subpart 3.7.1 General to read:

“… approved in accordance with Section 01 45 00.00 10, 01 45 00.00 20, 01 45 00.00 40 QUALITY CONTROL.”

Specification Section 32 93 00:

a. Delete subpart 1.4.6 Erosion Assessment.

b. Delete subpart 2.9 EDGING MATERIAL.

c. Change subpart 2.10 Erosion Control Materials as follows:

First sentence to read “Erosion control material shall conform to the following Section 31 32 11 SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL.”

d. Delete subpart 2.10.1 Erosion Control Blanket and subpart 2.10.2 Erosion Control Fabric.

e. Delete subpart 2.12 Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculum.

f. Change subpart 3.1 Extent of Work to delete “edging,” from the paragraph.

g. Change subpart 3.4.3 Handling and Setting first paragraph to read … “one to 2 inches below above depth” …

h. Delete subpart 3.4.9 Installation of Edging.

Specification Section 33 46 13:

a. Add the following before 2.1.2 Fittings:

2.1.1.3 Perforated PVC Pipe

Perforated PVC pipe shall have filter sock covering material per manufacturer’s recommendations.

b. Change the following in 2.1.6 Protective Covering for Pervious Backfill:

Change the first sentence to read: “Protective covering or geotextile fabric shall be fiberglass mat of lime” …

Delete Section 01 45 30.00 18 in its entirety

C. ANSWERS TO CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS (For Information Purposes Only)

1. Section 00 22 11 para. 3.1.1.; Evaluation factor 1. Would any relevant project beyond the last seven (7) years be considered? Also, Schools K-12 requirement is too restrictive, can this be broaden up to allow more competition?

ANSWER: The solicitation is clear that relevant projects must fall within the last seven (7) years. Any project older that seven (7) years will not be considered. In, addition the requirement for K-12 schools will not be changed.

2. Section 00 80 00.00 18 para. 10.g.1.1; 1.2 and 1.3; Which one of these options, 19, 20 and 21 are applicable? (We assume all). All of these options are applicable

ANSWER: All of these options are applicable.

3. Section 00 80 00.00 18 para. 10.g.1.3; Confirm that initial COBIE spreadsheet (created by A/E during design) shall be provided to contractor to enter data during construction, in addition to BIM model.

ANSWER: Yes the Contractor will be provided with the COBIE spreadsheet.

4. Section 01 12 00.00 18 para. 1.2; As-built format required (Bentley Microstation) is contradicting to section 00 80 00.00 18, para. 10.g requirements (AutoCAD Revit). Please clarify which one.

(In addition, section 01 78 00 has other as-built requirements.)

ANSWER: Section 01 12 00.00 18 will be deleted in its entirety. The requirements of Section 00 80 00.00 18 requiring the use of AutoCAD/Revit governs.

5. Section 01 12 00.00 18 para. 1.8; Advise is all retainage listed are for the contractor, as final CAD submittal seems for design and related with A/E services.

ANSWER: Section 01 12 00.00 18 will be deleted in its entirety.

6. Section 01 32 01.00 18 para. 3.3; Confirm if a Software License is indeed required for the

Government.

ANSWER: Yes, the software license is required.

7. Table of Contents: Missing section 012313 Options, Section 013329 LEED Documentation, Section 017319 Installation of G-F Equipment.

ANSWER: Sections 01 23 13 and 01 33 29 will be amended or added within this amendment.

Section 01 73 19 is deleted with this amendment.

8. Warranty Management; There are two (2) specifications, section 01 45 30.00 18 and section 01 78 00 para. 1.6. Which one is applicable?

ANSWER: Section 01 78 00 governs. Section 01 45 30.00 18 will be deleted by amendment.

9. Section 07 52 00 para. 2.1: Provide number of plies required.

Answer: Refer to Section 08 52 00 – Part 1.2 “Description of Roof Membrane System”.

10. Section 07 52 00. Do paragraphs 3.3.7, 3.3.71 and 3.3.7.2 apply to factory applied granule surfaced membrane as specified in para. 2.4?

Answer: No. Section 08 52 00 – Part 3.3.7, including subparts 3.3.7.1 and 3.3.7.2, will be deleted by Amendment.

11. Section 08 14 00, para. 2.3.6: Advise if doors to be factory primed & field painted, or factory finished.

Answer: Wood doors are to be factory stained and finished per Section 08 14 00 – Part 2.3.6.2. Section 08 14 00 – Part 2.3.6.1, regarding field painting, will be deleted by Amendment.

12. Section 08 34 73, para. 2.2. Confirm STC Rating is 25, as none indicated on Door Schedule Dwg.A-601. Also advise which doors are STC rated?

Answer: Sound Control Door/Frame Assemblies must have a minimum STC rating of 40. See Door Schedule Remarks in the Drawings for locations. Section 08 34 73 – Part 2.2 will be revised to indicate the minimum STC rating by Amendment.

13. Section 08 41 13, para. 2. Specify required aluminum finish.

Answer: Anodized finish is required. Section 08 41 13 - Part 2 will be revised to add finish requirements by Amendment.

14. Section 08 56 53, para. 2.5.7. Advise finish required, anodized, or baked enamel.

Answer: Anodized finish is required. Section 08 56 53 – Part 2.5.7.2, which references Organic Coating, will be deleted by Amendment.

15. Section 09 97 30, para. 3.5 Advise if existing walls contain lead paint, as Appendix C only shows lead on doors.

Answer: The lead survey indicates, for all the various materials in the building, what is considered to contain lead paint and what isn’t.

Attached for your information is a copy of the sign-in sheet for the pre-proposal site visit conducted on 28 July 2011.

(End of Summary of Changes)