Amendment_0001.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. Extend Bid Opening due date to 8 May 2013 at 2:00PM EST.

b. Issue revised specifications.

c. Provide ANSWERS to QUESTIONS for INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

NOTE: Bidder 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, or by telegram by signing block 15 below . Failure to acknow ledge amendment by the date and time specified may result in rejection of your bid in accordance w ith the late bid, late modification of bid, or late w ithdraw al of bid (FAR 14.304).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Apr-2013

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-13-B-0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Apr-2013

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

24-Apr-2013

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-13-B-0007

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 0001

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

REVISED SPECIFICATIONS

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

- Appendix A – Site Photos – reissued in its entirety.

2. The following SPECIFICATIONS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

- Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form – Notes 13 and 16 are herby replaced in their entirety with the following, respectively:

“13. Bid Acceptance Period: Bidders Bids are to be valid for 53 calendar days for bid acceptance from the Bid Opening.

16. Options 1 thru 9: At any time prior to 365 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 these Options. Execution of any of the options will not alter the project completion date of the contract.”

- Section 00800 – Special Contract Requirements – Paragraph 1 (a) is herby replaced in its entirety with the following: “a. The Contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently, and (iii) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 540 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice To Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include the final cleanup of the premises. (APR 1984) 52.211-10”

- Section 00800 – Special Contract Requirements – Add new paragraph 1 (i) at the end of paragraph 1(h) as follows: “If the contract is awarded by 30 September 2013 the contractor shall complete the sprinkler pipe flushing/leveling and/or cleaning of the tank by 15 December 2013. If the contract is awarded after 30 September 2013, this requirement is NO longer valid and the contractor can schedule the order of work as preferred.”

- Section 00800 – Special Contract Requirements – Paragraph 24 FIELD OFFICE – add new paragraph after the first paragraph (a) as follows: ”Due to remoteness of the project area, should the phone and internet service not be available at the project location the contractor at a minimum shall provide the government representative with an international phone number (cell phone) for use during construction. The access to the internet will be acceptable from the resident office at the main base. ”

- Section 01 02 10.00 06 – Project Description and Design Requirements – Add new paragraph at the end of paragraph 4.0 - Flushing of Existing Sprinkler System: “The flushed out water from the sprinkler pipes can be discharged thru the buildings sewer system, the contractor shall provide screening of the water being disposed off to prevent clogging of sanitary system. The contractor shall coordinate with the building maintenance personnel for locations of appropriate drainage locations.”

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

1. Question :After reviewing the tender documents we have a few remarks regarding the "time schedule" of the project. As the project is planned now we have to submit our offer on the 1st of May 2013. Then the Government has 120 days to accept and give Notice to Proceed. Performance shall proceed 10 calendar days after this. Then the calendar will show approximately 9 September 2013. The performance period is set to 365 days and this will mean that we shall finish the project in the beginning of September 2014.

The problem is that we will not have any materials ready to use at the base· until in the middle of July 2014. The first ship from Denmark will arrive to Thule in the beginning of July 2014 and then the materials have to be loaded off the ship and transported to the BMEWS building. Ship from USA? We believe that this time schedule is not realistic and ask for a postponement of the finishing date to the end of 2014.

Response: The government understands the concern; as a result the duration of performance has been extended to 540 calendar days. Also the bid acceptance duration has been revised. Please review this information in this amendment.

2. Question: In the solicitation document it says in page 57 that the contractor shall provide a field office for the use of Government representatives with different equipment. Among others the contractor shall provide a 2-line phone connection and a DSL or Cable Modem Service. As after our preliminary investigation there are no commercial possibilities regarding phone service/internet at the BMEWS building.

Response: The government understands the limitation of the services available at the site, the requirement has been revised in this amendment to provide at a minimum an international phone at the project location, and the internet will be used at the main base office.

3. Question: In appendix A "Photos from throughout the BMEWS Facility" photos of areas are as/part (ex. Doors and Roll-up doors). This is not a part of the section 01 02 10.00 06 (Project description and design Requirements). Please provide information about why section 01 02 10.00 06 does not specify the complete scope of work.

Response: The photos have been crossed out of the Appendix A and are not part of the scope of work; however they are remaining as part of the file for information only.

4. Question: In all areas with old sprinkler piping it is required "Provide laser sighting of all sprinkler pipe to verify correct pitch. Re-pitch all sprinkler pipe as required to comply with NFPA 13 (201 0 edition); Chapter 8.16.2.3.2. Flush all sprinkler piping in accordance with NFPA 25 (2011 edition)" However there is not any drawings or specifications that provide us with information about the size and amount of old piping. Please advise.

Response: Due to nature of the facility and availability of as-build drawings, we were able to locate only limited number of drawings. For best available drawings about the existing sprinkler systems please refer to Appendix B of the solicitation.

Many drawings provide the sprinkler pipe dimensions as well as distances; other drawings provide column separations off of which sprinkler pipe lengths can be estimated.

5. Question: Will the water used for flushing be free of charge delivered to BWEWS and what shall we do with the waste from the flushing?

Response: The water for flushing, if needed to be trucked in will be at the expense of the contractor. However, the possibility of using the fire water from the storage tank exists for flushing of pipes, prior to draining, or if stored in a separate tank at the site. The water from the flushing can be drained using existing buildings drainage system, provided screens for large debris is included prior to discharge.

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 01-May-2013 02:00 PM to 08-May-

2013 02:00 PM.

The offeror acceptance period has decreased by 67 from 120 to 53.

The contractor period of performance end date has increased by 175 days from 365 days to 540 days.

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been modified:

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 540 days from NTP. * The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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