W912DS-12-B-0002 Amendment 0003.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

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

a.) Make changes to the Draw ings.

b.) Make changes to the Specifications.

c.) Revise the Bid Schedule and include CLIN 0006 (Defense Base Act Insurance).

d.) Respond to bidders' questions (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY).

e.) Extend the Bid Opening date to 8 February 2012 at 3:30 p.m. (Copenhagen, Denmark Time) to be conducted at: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asiatisk Plads #2, 1448, Room M3, Copenhagen K, Denmark AND 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) in NY District.

f.) Provide information regarding Dual Bid Opening (See Section "f" of Continuation Page).

NOTE: Bidders must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified (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 of SF 30. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH LATE BID, LATE

MODIFICATION OF BID, OR LATE WITHDRAWAL OF BID (FAR 14.304).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 18

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Jan-2012

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-12-B-0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Dec-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

25-Jan-2012

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

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W912DS-12-B-0002

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been added by full text:

BID SCHEDULE REVISED/REISSUED

BID SCHEDULE

FY12 Dormitory (72 Room)

Thule AB, Greenland

ITEM

NO 0001

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

1 Lump Sum

All work (includes all plant, labor, and material) for the FY12 Dormitory as described in the plans and specifications, except the 3rd floor will not be finish-out (Option 1 and Option 2, CLIN 0006 and 0008, respectively, will be the finish-out effort for the 3rd floor, thus not included in this line item). Please refer to Drawings U-003 and U-004 for further description of the Basic Work.

AMOUNT

NO 0002

Site work, all work outside the five-foot line of the building perimeter, inclusive of demolition (As defined by the Civil (C-series) drawings and specifications)

NO 0003

All work for the Final Record Drawing Submission (See paragraph 11 of Section 00800).

______________$15,000

NO 0004

Transportation: All Government Furnished Transportation From Norfolk, Virginia to Thule Air Base. Transportation from the supplier to port of Norfolk, VA. See Section 00800 paragraph 75, page 88 of 94.

If using Government provided Transportation, provide Tonnage:

Volume from Norfolk, Virginia to Thule Air Base

___________________(TON)

Volume from Thule Air Base to Norfolk, Virginia

NO 0005

Transportation: From Denmark to Thule AB and Thule AB to Denmark

NO 0006

Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance.

The amount listed by the offeror on this CLIN is the estimated DBA insurance premium (estimated payroll of the offeror and its subcontractors, multiplied by the applicable rate(s)). The actual amount paid by the government under this CLIN will be based on the amount of the Rutherfoord invoice submitted by the offeror after contract award. In the event of recalculation of the premium by CNA based on actual payroll amounts, the Contracting Officer will adjust this CLIN by contract modification to reflect actual premium amounts paid.

(SEE SECTION "C" OF THE CONTINUATION PAGE BELOW.)

NO 0007

OPTION OPTIONAL BID ITEM No. 1

All labor and materials for all interior finish-out work, complete, for the 3rd floor EAST Side (Part B as defined on the plans) of the Dormitory.

Inclusive of transportation from Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark to Thule AB and return to Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark. Please refer to Drawings U-003 and U-004 for further description of the Optional Items.

NO 0008

OPTION OPTIONAL BID ITEM No. 2

All labor and materials for all interior finish-out work, complete, for the 3rd floor WEST Side (Part A as defined on the plans) of the Dormitory inclusive of the Central Area. Inclusive of transportation from Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark to Thule AB and return to Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark.. Please refer to Drawings U-003 and U-004 for further description of the Optional Items.

NO 0009

OPTION OPTIONAL BID ITEM No. 3

Deduct labor and materials for all work associated with removal of 6 “B” Type units, as shown on the plans. Inclusive of transportation from Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark to Thule AB and return to Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark..

If using Government provided Transportation, provide reduction in Tonnage:

NO 0010

OPTION OPTIONAL BID ITEM No. 4

Deduct labor and materials for all work associated with removal of 12 “D” Type units, as shown on the plans. Inclusive of transportation from Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark to Thule AB and return to Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark..

If using Government provided Transportation, provide reduction in Tonnage:

NO 0011

OPTION OPTIONAL BID ITEM No. 5

Purchase, deliver, and install Furnishings and Appliances, per CID Package. Inclusive of transportation from Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark to Thule AB and return to Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark.

TOTAL BID

TOTAL BASE BID PRICE FOR LINE ITEMS 0001- 0006

TOTAL BASE BID WITH OPTIONAL BID LINE ITEMS 0001 – 0011

NOTES:

1. All goods must be wrapped accordingly. It should be protected to withstand handling as well as storage and transportation by sea. Due to packing in containers, in warehouse and on ship every package must be able to withstand a pressure from above of at least it's own weight. If you have any questions please contact Royal Arctic Line Helle Christensen by phone: 99 30 32 26 or by e-mail: hch@ral.dk.

2. “Transportation from Denmark” means that the U.S. Embassy will provide a ship from Denmark to Thule AB,GL; however, it is not free. This is not considered Government Furnished Transportation.

3. Bids must be in Danish Kroners.

4. Contractors not utilizing Government Furnished Transportation shall include shipping costs in their Base Bid Items, as applicable. In such cases, the price schedule should be marked “NOT APPLICABLE”.

5. The Contractor shall be billed for all quantities over the tonnage stated in the bid items for Government Furnished Transportation or shall ship at his own expense through private carrier all items over the amounts stated in the bid items.

6. CLIN 0004 and optional items 1 thru 5 also include a non monetary estimates of anticipated volume being shipped using government provided sealift. Since the sealift is free to use by the contractors the port needs to know the anticipated volume of goods being shipped so that adequate space is reserved on the vessel being chartered.

7. The Basis of evaluation will be the lowest responsive/responsible bidder calculated based on ABSOLUTE VALUES of each CLIN: Base Bid (sum of CLIN 0001 thru 0006) plus Option No 1 (CLIN 0007) plus Option No 2 (CLIN 0008) minus Option No 3 (CLIN 0009) minus Option No 4 (CLIN 0010) plus Option No 5 (CLIN 0011).

8. Bidders are required to bid on the Base Bid and all Optional Bid Items or their bids will be rejected.

9. Bidders are reminded that they must bid on the issued plans and specifications as amended. Any deviations, conditions or attachments made by the bidder himself thereto may render the bid non-responsive and be cause for its rejection.

10. Options #3 and #4 (CLIN 0009 and CLIN 0010) are deductive Options that shall reduce the total building dimensions as noted on the plans and specifications.

11. Option #3 MAY ONLY be awarded if Option #2 has been awarded.

12. Option #4 MAY ONLY be awarded if Option #1 has been awarded.

13. Option #1 thru Option #4 may be exercised any time prior to 120 calendar days after award of the contract.

14. Option #5: At any time prior to 420 calendar days after award of the contract, the Government at its option, may direct the Contractor, by written order, to perform the work and/or services provided under this Option. Execution of this option will not alter the project completion date of the contract.

15. All pallets and containers used for the transportation of contractor’s cargo from Denmark shall be the contractor’s responsibility and the contractor’s expense.

16. Line Item Number 0003 is pre-priced at $15,000, it’s a firm fixed line item, and the price shown may not be changed, see paragraph 11(i) of Section 00800.

17. Bid Acceptance Period: Bidders Bids are to be valid for 120 calendar days for bid acceptance from the Bid Opening.

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0003

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

a.) DRAWINGS

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED: NONE

2. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- Drawing C-504

- Drawing A-201

- Drawing A-202

- Drawing A-203

- Drawing A-204

- Drawing A-515

- Drawing A-518

- Drawing I-404

- Drawing M-001

- Drawing M-101A

- Drawing M-101B

- Drawing M-102A

- Drawing M-102B

- Drawing M-103A

- Drawing M-103B

- Drawing M-401

- Drawing M-402

- Drawing M-403

- Drawing M-501

- Drawing M-503

- Drawing M-504

- Drawing M-601

- Drawing M-703

- Drawing E-002

- Drawing EL-502

- Drawing EP-402

- Drawing EP-404

- Drawing EP-612

- Drawing EP-613

- Drawing EP-615

- Drawing ES-502

- Drawing ES-601

- Drawing ET-505

- Drawing P-501

- Drawing P-603

3. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED: None b.) SPECIFICATIONS

1. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been ADDED and are provided in their entirety herein:

- Section 13 48 00.00 10 – Seismic Protection For Mechanical Equipment

- Section 11 13 13 – Dock Bumpers

2. The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been DELETED in their entirety: None

3. The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- Section 01 33 00.00 18 – Submittal Procedures; Submittal Register is replaced in its entirety.

- Main Table of Content – is replaced in its entirety.

- Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form is replaced in its entirety.

4. The following SPECIFICATIONS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED: None

- Section 33 52 43.13 – Aviation Fuel Piping – Delete paragraphs 2.1.3 (Protective Coatings for Aboveground Piping) and 2.1.4 (Protective Coatings for Buried Steel Piping) including all sub paragraphs, in its entirety and replace with the following: “Not Used”

- Section 00 80 00.00 10 – Special Requirements – add the following at the end of paragraph 75 - Other Applicable Thule Regulations To Follow:

c. DBA INSURANCE RATES

SPECIAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE RATES – LIMITATION – FIXED-PRICE (APRIL 2011)

(a) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has entered into a contract with CNA Insurance to provide all Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance to USACE, C-3 and the 408th CSB contractors and subcontractors at a contracted fixed rate. The fixed rates for this insurance are as follows:

Service $3.50 per $100 of employee remuneration Construction $4.25 per $100 of employee remuneration Security $10.00 per $100 of employee remuneration Aviation $17.00 per $100 of employee remuneration

(b) Bidders/Offerors should compute the total compensation or total payroll, (salary, plus overseas recruitment incentive and post differential, but excludes per diem, housing allowance, travel expenses, temporary quarters allowance, education allowance and other miscellaneous post allowances to include fee or profit) to be paid to employees who will be covered by DBA insurance. Compute the cost of DBA Insurance by utilizing the spaces provided below for the base period and whatever extension there may be thereafter, if applicable.

(1) Compensation of Covered Employees: __________________ (Total Payroll Not Total Contract Value) Ex: If total Payroll is $100,000.00

(2) Applicable DBA Rate: ___________________ (Use appropriate Rate) Ex: If a Service, the rate is $4.00/$100 or 4%

(3) Total DBA Cost: _________________ (Amount of DBA Premium) Ex: $100 K multiplied by 4% is $4,000.00

(c) Bidders/Offerors shall include a statement as to whether or not local nationals or third country nationals will be employed on the resultant contract.

(d) CNA Insurance is utilizing Rutherfoord International as their managing Broker. The primary POC is the USACE DBA Program Administrator is Nikki Houngmany, (703) 813-6571 usace@rutherfoord.com. The alternate POC is Sara Payne, Senior Vice President, (703) 813- 6503 sara.payne@rutherfoord.com.

(e) Labor Category/Job Classification Definitions:

SERVICE: White-collar” workers providing IT, engineering/consulting services, and restaurant services. Security consultants are included in this category if they are only providing risk assessment services and no form of armed protection.

CONSTRUCTION: “Blue-collar” workers providing services such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, concrete/asphalt, de-mining, roofing, landscaping, janitorial, trash removal, Port-a-John/septic cleaning, pest exterminating, auto repair/dismantling, drivers/couriers, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Construction site supervisors/managers and life support service providers are included in this category as well as all Unskilled and Manual Labor Day Laborers.

* Most work will fall into this category*

SECURITY: Personal Security Detail (PSD) and Static or Convoy Guarding of property or personnel.

AVIATION: Pilot and Crew of any aircraft excluding ground personnel who provide maintenance or services and stay on the ground.”

- Section 23 00 00 – Air, Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems, Add the following paragraph 2.9.1.7 to the section.

"2.9.1.7 FIBERGLASS DUCT (Exhaust air Discharge Flue Terminal for Dryers and Kitchen Hood) Fiberglass duct system assembly shall comply with ASTM D-3982 "Contact-Molded Fiberglass" (glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Resin), the entire fiberglass assembly shall be manufactured from: Resin Type - Derakane-510N with 3% Antimony Trioxide added (Class I flame spread rated) Catalyst System; MEKP/Cobalt Internal Corrosion Barrier; (1) ply "C" glass veil (10mil with (2) ply 1.5oz chopped strand mat back-up Exterior Finish; Intumescent Coating with UV inhibitor, and colored white (final color coordination shall be approved by Field Contracting Officer Representative).

The completed fiberglass assembly shall be manufactured and installed to withstand usage at wind speeds of 130 knots and a service life of 40 years at operating temperatures between -46 deg C to 93 deg C. Basis of Design is as manufactured by Bittner Industries, or approved equal."

- Section 26 20 00 – Interior Distribution System - Replace Paragraph 2.8 (Device Plates) in its entirety with the following: “Provide UL listed, one-piece device plates for outlets to suit the devices installed. Plates shall be ivory color thermal-impact plastic. All devices and outlets shall match the color of the plates, with exception as noted in the drawings. Screws shall be machine-type with countersunk heads in color to match finish of plate. Sectional type device plates will not be permitted. Plates installed in wet locations shall be gasketed and UL listed for "wet locations."

- Section 21 13 13.00 10 – Wet Pipe Sprinkler System, Fire Protection: Add the following to the end of paragraph 2.5.1.1: “Non-grooved stainless steel pipe shall be used for pipe diameters of 65mm and smaller. Grooved or flanged stainless steel pipe shall be used for all other pipe diameters.”

- Section 21 13 13.00 10 – Wet Pipe Sprinkler System, Fire Protection: Delete the content of paragraph 2.5.1.2 in its’ entirety and replace it with the following: “Fittings for non-grooved steel pipe shall be threaded type. Plain-end fittings with mechanical couplings, fittings that use steel gripping devices to bite into the pipe and segmented welded fittings shall not be used.”

- Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders – Clause 52.247-60 Guaranteed Shipping Characteristics (Dec 1989) is hereby deleted in its entirety without replacement.

d. BIDDERS’ QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT’S

RESPONSE

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:

1. Do the Thule Air Base operator shut down all utility pipelines such as water, sewage, steam, condensate and fuel and empty them for demolition? Response: All utility lines will be closed and emptied by Thule AB prior to demolition.

2. Drawing C-501 and C-502 show 2 kinds of supports for the utility lines. What kind of supports shall be used? Response: Fuel lines are placed on concrete sleepers on the ground as per detail 1 on C-505. The difference between the telescopic trestle supports for elevated utility lines (detail 4 on C-501 and detail 2 on C-502) is based on available site space. The support on C-502 would be easier and more economical to construct but requires more area. Where utility site space is limited the support on C-501 with the pre-cast concrete pad may be required in order to fit all the utility line supports. Utility supports that carry two lines (mainly the steam and condensate lines) shall always have the pre-cast concrete pad support as shown in detail 1 on C-501.

3. Drawing C-501 shows schedule for loop sizes. But Drawing C-105 shows no loops on the utility lines. Are there any loops on the utility lines? Response: Loops are present on utility lines when the lines run in straight line over longer distances. A loop is also provided for the fuel line as shown on C-105.

4. Section 33 52 43.13 - 2.1.3 and 2.1.4 describes protective coating for piping. Normally fuel pipes on Thule Air Base are not painted. Is this necessary this time? Response: Fuel pipes do NOT need to be coated, the specification section has been amended above.

5. Drawing C-504 detail 4-6-7. Drawing C-105 does not show the location of these details. Please advise if they are relevant and if they are placed where they are located. Response: The drawing shows details to be used if these functions are needed within the building site (depending on new utility layout on site). Shut off valves shall be provided on the fuel line before and after the underground run (the run under the Amundson Ave and 1st St roadways) for maintenance purposes.

6. The existing utility pipes are placed in the excavation area and therefore they are demolished prior to the excavation starts (earthwork). The new utility pipes have to be placed in the same area. How will supply of heating, water, sewage and steam be carried out in the period of earthwork? Response: The piping for sewage dead ends at the project site, it should not pose any system disruptions. The water supply may be shut-off at all locations within project limits without disruption in supply, the surrounding buildings are fed from other water mains. Heating (Steam) and Condensate pipes that run thru the project site feed the passenger terminal (Bldg 619) and the fire station (Bldg 622). The Contractor may have to provide temporary connection to those facilities during excavation, or locate the pipes outside of excavation area. All utility disruptions shall be closely coordinated with the Base CE as noted in section 00 80 00.00 18 paragraph 55 – Utility Outages

7. Section 23 07 00 - 2.3.2 Insulation materials according to ASTM C 547 are included in this section for aboveground hot pipelines. But in Table 1 and 2 this option is not described. Can we use insulation material according to ASTM C 547 for hot forced water heating system and liquid process pipes? Response: Yes. For Table I, The Steam Pipe, Condensate, and Forced Hot Water can be considered to fall under Medium Temperature Application (122- 176 deg C); see continuation of Table I in the page that follows. For Table II, Mineral Fiber is listed for use with Steam, Hot Water (this will also include condensate, although not specifically listed) for temperature application within Medium Temperature (122-176 deg C); thickness shall be as listed per Table II.

8. Materials and Norms: Can equal European norms for equipment be used instead of ASTM norms? Response: Generally yes; however, it is not possible to definitively provide an absolute answer without proper Review and Approval of Shop Drawings for the system or product.

9. Control Damper: Drawing M-101 to M-103 shows control dampers. But there is no description of them. Response: The Control damper in question is a motorized (back draft) damper that in interlocked with the operations of the Kitchen Exhaust Hoods. The Operation Sequence of the motorized back draft damper and its relationship to the kitchen Exhaust Hood has been clarified in the drawings under this Amendment.

10. Air Duct Transfer: What kind of diffuser is required for the Air Duct Transfer on Detail 3 drawing M-503? Response: This has been clarified in the drawing(s) under this Amendment.

11. Section 21 12 12.00 10: 2.5.1.1 Stainless steel pipes according to TP316L and Schedule 40 have to be used for the entire sprinkler system. Can Stainless Steel press pipe systems approved for fire protection systems be used? Response: No press pipe systems shall be permissible. The spec will be revised by amendment to delete press fittings.

12. Section 21 12 12.00 10: 2.5.1.2 describes galvanized fittings. Is it allowed to mix stainless pipes with galvanized fittings or does the complete sprinkler pipe installation have to be fabricated in stainless steel TP316L? Response: There is no galvanized pipe in the system, so this spec citation is not applicable to this project.

13. Section 21 12 12.00 10: 2.5.1.3 describes ductile grooved fittings for the sprinkler system. Is it allowed to mix stainless pipes with ductile fittings or does the complete sprinkler pipe installation have to be fabricated in stainless steel TP316L? Response: Ductile iron fittings are permitted.

14. Section 22 00 00: In this section the insulation of the sewage is referred to section 23 07 00 Section 23 07 00 does not describe any insulation on the sewage system. Please advise the amount of insulation on the sewage system. Response: All Utility Service Pipes (Steam, Condensate, Water, and Sewage) shall be brought into the building from the outdoors fully insulated/jacket/heat traced; the pipes shall continue fully insulated/jacketed/heat traced through the Utility Crawl Space (the enclosed space below the 1st floor) until it penetrates through the 1st floor a minimum of 250mm, unless justifiably limited by spatial constraints.

15. Note 1 under Interior Electrical Finishing Notes on Sheet E-002 states that receptacle and switch faceplate color is typically white, but contractor should coordinate with interior finish.

Spec Section 26 20 00 Paragraphs 2.8 and 2.9.1 call for stainless steel faceplates and ivory colored receptacles and switches. Should faceplates, receptacles and switches be white to match the Data/VOIP/CATV faceplates and outlets, as confirmed in Amendment 0002?

Response: Plates shall be ivory color thermal-impact plastic. All devices and outlets shall match the color of the plates, with exception as noted in the drawings.

16. The bid is to be submitted In New York, in a hard copy. Can the bid be submitted by email?

Alternatively can the bid be submitted to the embassy of the United States of America in Copenhagen in a hard copy? Response: The bid MAY NOT be submitted by e-mail or fax.

Bids may be submitted to EITHER the Corps’ New York District office (See location and time in Section “f” below) or HANDCARRIED to the following location in Copenhagen, Denmark:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asiatisk Plads #2, 1448 Room M3 Copenhagen K, Denmark

(Contractors need to register with the Ministry 2 days prior to the bid opening in order to obtain admission. You must bring identification and allow adequate time for admission.)

The hard copy MUST BE officially received before or on 8 February 2012 NO LATER than 3:30 p.m. local time in Denmark, or NO LATER than 9:30 a.m. local time in New York (Eastern Standard Time).

17. What form should I use for my bid bond? Response: SF24 or substantially similar to the format used in that form. The form may be downloaded from www.gsa.gov.

18. Schedule of prices Item no. 004 Where can we find the price for transportation of materials between Norfolk and Thule Airbase, in m3 and Ton? Response: The boat transportation from Norfolk, VA is provided by the Government, free to the contractor. Contractor is responsible for cost of delivery from supplier to port of Norfolk, VA. Refer to revised Bid Schedule Note 6 for explanation.

19. Quarters for work force and manager personnel In witch building can we expect to have your workforce and manager personnel? It will be good to now, if we have to arrange transport between the Quarters and building site. Response: The location of the contractor quarters will be coordinated with the base housing staff and housed based in location(s) based on availability of rooms at the time. Thule Air Base has a base wide taxi service (24/7) that is free of charge for traveling within base limits.

20. Transport of Materials between Harbor and building site. Will the transport, between Harbor and building site, be free of charge? Response: The Base will offload the material of the ship and deliver it to staging area at the project site or wherever the contractor needs it. If the materials will require to be moved to another location after the initially agreed drop off a fee will have to be negotiated with the Base Logistics office.

21. Section 10 28 13 - 2.2.4 Please advise the numbers of combination paper towel/waste receptacles installed. Please advise if it should be a recessed model or a surface mounted model. Response: The number of towel/waste receptacles to be installed is two, one in each of the shared bathrooms. The receptacles shall be recessed as noted in the specification 10 28 13 paragraph 2.2.4, first sentence.

22. The specifications section 31 23 00.00 20 § 1.5 d states that Borrow Material/suitable backfill is available on Government property, What is the approximate hauling distance from construction site to Borrow pit? Response: The approximate hauling distance to the borrow site is about 1.5 km one way.

23. I know we are somewhat late concerning the expression of interest in the project mentioned, please inform us how we should proceed from this stage to bid. Response: In order to be part of the bidding group as a subcontractor, one will have to contact one of the interested bidders, the interested bidders can be found at the following site:

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=65ca58a6d87554b9e0e3212eaf 0cdabe&tab=ivl&tabmode=list You may also wish to be listed as a vendor on this site;

you can do so by registering with the CCR at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/ and then register on the site www.fbo.gov where the bidding documents are found.

CLARIFICATION TO QUESTION #21 FROM AMENDMENT #2

21. Drawing P-101A and P-601 and more. The CW connections to the P-8 refrigerator are 15

mm. But the CW pipes to it are 32 or 25 mm. It seems that those pipes are too big? Please clarify. Response: The question being raised is that the drawing indicates a larger supply cold water pipe is being shown in the drawings than is minimally required for the specific equipment (ice maker for the refrigerator). We will review the drawing, if required; we will issue a correction under a next amendment for correction. CLARIFICATION: The CW pipes of 32 and 25 mm are supplying water not only to the Refrigerator but to other plumbing fixtures such as kitchen sinks. The secondary branch is sized for those plumbing fixtures; however, the branch split to smaller sizes such as 15 mm for the Refrigerator (P-8). Thus, the design will remain as issued.

e. BID OPENING The Bid Opening date is extended to 8 February 2012. Bids must be delivered to New York District, Room 1841, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 01278 no later than 9:30 a.m. local New York Time (Eastern Standard Time). Bids can also be HANDCARRIED no later than 3:30 p.m.

local Denmark Time to the Bid Opening room at:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asiatisk Plads #2, 1448 Room M3 Copenhagen K, Denmark

(Contractors need to register with the Ministry 2 days prior to the bid opening in order to obtain admission. You must bring identification and allow adequate time for admission.)

Refer to Question #16 above.

f. DUAL BID OPENING A Dual Bid Opening will be held simultaneously at the New York District and in Copenhagen on 8 February 2012 at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard [NY] Time) and 3:30 p.m. (Denmark Time).

The Bid Opening at the New York District will be held in Room 1841 of 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278. Bidders in the United States are strongly encouraged to arrive early due to security measures at 26 Federal Plaza. Additionally, bidders submitting through mail or by carrier to New York should ensure that submittals arrive and are officially received on time by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers given the security measures mentioned above. The Bid Opening in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen, Denmark will be conducted at:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asiatisk Plads #2, 1448 Room M3 Copenhagen K, Denmark

(Contractors need to register with the Ministry 2 days prior to the bid opening in order to obtain admission. You must bring identification and allow adequate time for admission.)

Bids for the Copenhagen opening must be handcarried.

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