W912DS-14-B-0007-AMENDMENT_0002.pdf

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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:

1. Revise the Price Schedule

2. Revise the Draw ings.

3. Revise the Plans and Specifications

4. Answ ers to Bidders Questions for Informational Purposes Only.

5. The Bid Opening Date remains 26 March 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1841, New York, NY 10278, U.S.A., and 15.00 Central European Time (CET) Local Time at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asiatisk Plads #2, 1448, Room M5, Copenhagen K, Denmark.

NOTE: Bidder must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the solicitation (or as amended) by the follow ing method:

in the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter by signing block 15 below . FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATE BID, LATE MODIFICATION OF BID, OR LATE WITHDRAWAL OF BID (FAR 14.304).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Mar-2014

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-14-B-0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Feb-2014

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

10-Mar-2014

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)

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W912DS-14-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 0002

Electronic Submission: In addition to the hard copies required in paragraph 3.5, all bidders shall submit their bid on a CD-ROM. Written portions of the bid shall be in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The electronic version shall be either a single file tabbed in the same order as the hard copy or multiple files hyperlinked to a single table of contents. Any portion of the bid not available in electronic format, i.e. cut sheets, if applicable, should be scanned in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, thus making it available electronically. The CDROM must be clearly labeled by solicitation number, project name, installation and bidder’s name. The CD-ROM shall be marked with label stating “Unclassified/Controlled Unclassified Info,” In the event of any conflict between the electronic submission and the hard copy submission, the hard copy submission will govern and will be the material upon which the Government bases its evaluation and ultimely, its decision. Electronic media may be submitted in an un-editable format.

NOTE: Bidders are requested to submit the CD-ROM with their bid but no later than 72 hours after the time and date for receipt of bids. Failure to submit the CD-ROM may impact the timeliness of the award.

FY14 Thule Consolidation 2 Thule Air Base, Greenland

W921DS-14-B-0007

Amendment 0002

AMENDMENT 0002 to DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS for FY14 Thule Consolidation 2, Thule Air Base, Greenland.

TO OFFORERS

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

DRAWINGS

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

None

2. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- Drawing C-102

- Drawing S-001

- Drawing Q-601

- Drawing Q-602

3. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

None

SPECIFICATIONS

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

None

2. The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been DELETED in their entirety:

None

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

- Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form: Bidding Schedule ONLY is herby replaced in its entirety with the new schedule which accompanies.

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

- Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form – Paragraph “General Instructions” the NOTE at end of paragraph is revised in its entirety to read as follows: “Bidders are requested to submit the CD-ROM with their bid but no later than 72 hours after the time and date for receipt of bids. Failure to submit the CD- ROM may impact the timeliness of the award.”

- Section 00700 – Contract Clauses – Clause 52.204-2 Alt I has been replaced with Clause 52.204-2 Alt II.

- Section 00700 – Contract Clauses – Clause 52.232-16 – Progress Payments has been deleted in its entirety and replaced with Clause 52.232-5.

- Section 00700 – Contract Clauses – Clause 52.236-4 – Physical Data has been deleted in its entirety without replacement.

- Section 00700 – Contract Clauses – Current UAI Clause 52.232-5000 – Payments for Materials Delivered off-site has been removed and is reissued in its entirety as noted in this amendment.

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Replace paragraph 1 (c) in its entirety with the following: “The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services (except those furnished by the Government) for the following work: Construction of a new Consolidation 2 Facility (Vehicle Maintenance and Pavements and Grounds).”

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Replace paragraph 1(a) in its entirety with the following: “The Contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this contract within five (5) 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 720 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.”

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Add paragraph 1(i) stating the following:

“i. Use of European Union (EU) Standards:

The option of using either US steel profiles or EU profiles is up to the Contractor. If EU profiles are used for the structure then the Contractor shall submit a detailed table with strength and section properties for the selected shapes. This is to ensure quicker reviews of submittals and shop drawings by the engineer of record. The tables should provide enough information to make a direct comparison between the selected EU profile and the designed US profile. At a minimum, the profile tables shall include the following cross section information: steel strength, nominal weight, area, depth, thicknesses of the flange and web, moment of inertia (Ix & I)), radius of gyration (rs & y), and section modulus (Ss & y) of each selected shape.

For steel deck selections, the Contractor shall provide loading calculations and the manufacturer's loading tables for each selected section as per the specification requirements. The submitted product and design data for each deck selection shall include the depth, thickness, section modulus (S), moment of inertia (I), applicable dead and live loading, and designed span. As per the specifications, the Contractor will also submit shop drawings for the steel decking. If the Contractor chooses to use multiple steel deck sizes, the shop drawings shall indicate which selected sizes will be placed in the different areas of the building.

For all structural elements of the building, including bolts, fasteners, and misc. steel, the selected shapes and sizes will be submitted to the engineer of record for approval via the submittal process.

Property tables, loading data, product data, and shop drawings shall be submitted similar to described above to ensure the ease of review and quick replies back to the Contractor. Enough information shall be provided to make a direct comparison between the selected items and the designed items from the project plans, details, and specifications.

This recommendation is advantageous for the Contractor to ensure submittals are reviewed quickly and to help prevent project delays due to resubmission of submittals.

All structural steel, fasteners, primers, and galvanizing shall adhere to US standards at a minimum.

If products are designed as per EU codes and standards, then the Contractor must also ensure that the products meet or exceed the US standards and provide this information with the submittal.”

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Paragraph 2, correct the year of Liquidated Damages-Construction Clause from APR 1984 to SEP 2000

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Correct Paragraphs 6 Clause date from APR1984 to MAR 1994 and replace the content of paragraph 6 in its entirety with the following: “See Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES.”

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Paragraph 9. Bid Bond (MAR 1989) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with “NOT USED”. See Section 00700- Contract Clauses 52.000-4059- Letter of Assurance and Contract Clause 52.000-4062 Bank Letter of Guaranty (Nov 2007)

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Replace paragraph 13(c) in its entirety with the following: “Construction Constraints: The project may be severely influenced by inherent geographical and climatic conditions noted above. Access to Thule AB for personnel materials and equipment is limited to surface transportation as described in paragraph entitled TRANSPORTATION

AND PROCESSING OF PERSONNEL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.”

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Paragraph 14, correct the year of DFARS 252.215-7000 from APR 1985 to DEC 2012.

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Replace Paragraph 15 in its entirety with the following: “See Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES.”

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Paragraph 26, correct the year of FAR 52.211-13 from APR 1984 to SEP 2000.

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Add subparagraph at the end of paragraph 37(h) – Government Furnished Services (POL) stating the following: ” The current Diesel Fuel Rate is:

$3.62/gal.”

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Correct the current FY14 exchange rate in paragraph 49 (Exchange Rate) from 5.4074DKK to 5.3956DKK per 1USD.

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Correct the paragraph numbering of section “DBA INSURANCE RATES” from 75 to 76 and add it to the table of content.

- Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements: Add the following Paragraph heading “77 RELOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF OWNER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT” to the table of content and insert the following paragraph at the end of the section following paragraph #76:

“ 77 RELOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF OWNER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The contractor will be responsible for re-locating and installing owner furnished equipment that is presently located in several shops buildings. A schedule of equipment and existing locations is included in the plans, Q-601 and Q-602.

Remove the equipment from existing locations. Protect, transport, and install where indicated. Assume that all items to be relocated are in satisfactory operating condition unless otherwise indicated. The contractor may request to observe operation of any equipment to verify its condition and schedule that observation with the Contracting Officer. Report in writing to Contracting Officer any equipment found to be in unsatisfactory condition.

Coordinate equipment removal schedule with the Contracting Officer. Do not turn off any utilities without approval from Contracting Officer.

Disconnect and mark all utility connections. Keep related components, such as control panels, power supplies, gauges, etc. with each specific piece of equipment. Place heavy items on wood skids appropriate to size and weight of equipment. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and/or directions from local personnel as appropriate. Label and cap any pipe connections.

Tightly cover and protect equipment against dirt, moisture, or mechanical or chemical damage.

Lift heavy equipment in strict accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Clean equipment as appropriate for new installation. Install each piece of equipment where indicated.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions regarding foundations, anchoring, utilities, and other installation requirements. Connect all utilities in accordance with project specifications, appropriate codes, and manufacturer’s instructions.

Examine each piece of equipment for visual defects. Correct defects in accordance with all applicable specifications.

Test each piece of equipment to ensure that it is operational. Existing equipment of a specialized or sophisticated nature shall be inspected, tested, adjusted and repaired only by a qualified specialist or a factory-trained representative.

In the event of damage, Contractor shall immediately repair all damaged and defective Work to satisfaction of Owner, at no change in Contract Time and Contract Sum.”

- Section 01 12 00.00 18 – Design and Records Drawing Requirements: Replace paragraph 1.2 Graphic Format in its entirety with the following: “All CADD data shall be supplied in AutoDesk REVIT 2012, AutoCADD 2012, three-dimensional, native electronic digital format (i.e., .dwg, .rvt). The contractor shall ensure that all digital files and data (e.g., model files, sheet files, reference files, cell libraries) are compatible with the Government's target CADD system (i.e., basic and advanced CADD software, platform, database software), and adhere to the standards and requirements specified herein. The term "compatible" means that data can be accessed directly by the target CADD system without translation, preprocessing, or post-processing of the electronic digital data files. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure this level of compatibility.”

- Section 21 13 13.00 10 – Wet Pipe Sprinkler System: Replace Paragraph 1.4 in its entirety with the following: “Compliance with referenced NFPA standards is mandatory. This includes advisory provisions listed in the appendices of such standards, as though the word "shall" had been substituted for the word "should" wherever it appears. In the event of a conflict between specific provisions of this specification and applicable NFPA standards, this specification shall govern. Reference to "authority having jurisdiction" shall be interpreted to mean the Contracting Officer following consultation with the Chief, Fire Emergency Services, Air Force Space Command. Code and Standards interpretations shall follow the guidance provided by the Chief, Fire Emergency Services, Air Force Space Command.”

- Section 21 13 13.00 10 – Wet Pipe Sprinkler System: Replace Paragraph 1.4.1 in its entirety with the following: “This section does not relieve the requirement for designs, shop drawings, etc., to be reviewed and signed by a certified Fire Protection Engineer in accordance with UFC 3-600-01, specifically paragraph 1-3.4, 1-3.4.1, 1-3.5, 1-4, and 1-4.1. Perform work specified in this section under the supervision of the Fire Protection Specialist who is an individual registered professional engineer who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES) or who is certified as a Level III or IV Technician by National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the Automatic Sprinkler System Layout subfield of Fire Protection Engineering Technology in accordance with NICET 1014-7 Submit the name and documentation of certification of the proposed Fire Protection Specialists, no later than 14 days after the Notice to Proceed and prior to the submittal of the sprinkler system drawings and hydraulic calculations. The Fire Protection Specialist shall prepare and submit a list of the fire protection related submittals, no later than 7 days after the approval of the Fire Protection Specialist, from the Contract Submittal Register that relate to the successful installation of the sprinkler systems(s). The submittals identified on this list shall be accompanied by a letter of approval signed and dated by the Fire Protection Specialist when submitted to the Government. The Fire Protection Specialist shall be regularly engaged in the design and installation of the type and complexity of system specified in the contract documents, and shall have served in a similar capacity for at least three systems that have performed in the manner intended for a period of not less than 6 months.”

- Section 21 24 00 – Dry-Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems: Replace the first subparagraph 1.3 with the following: “Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submittals Package:

Submit the shop drawings, product data and quality control submittals specified below at the same time as a package. The shop drawings, product data, and quality control design data shall bear the seal of a professional engineer. This section does not relieve the requirement for designs, shop drawings, etc., to be reviewed and signed by a certified Fire Protection Engineer in accordance with UFC 3-600-01, specifically paragraph 1-3.4, 1-3.4.1, 1-3.5, 1-4, and 1-4.1. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:”

- Section 21 30 00 – Fire Pumps: Replace paragraph 1.4.1 in its entirety with the following: “This section does not relieve the requirement for designs, shop drawings, etc., to be reviewed and signed by a certified Fire Protection Engineer in accordance with UFC 3-600-01, specifically paragraph 1-3.4, 1-3.4.1, 1-3.5, 1-4, and 1-4.1. Work specified in this section shall be performed under the supervision of and certified by the Fire Protection Specialist. Submit the name and documentation of certification of the proposed Fire Protection Specialists, no later than 14 days after the Notice to Proceed and prior to the submittal of the fire pump installation drawings. The Fire Protection Specialist shall be an individual who is a registered professional engineer and a Full Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers or who is certified as a Level IV Technician by National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the Automatic Sprinkler System Layout subfield of Fire Protection Engineering Technology in accordance with NICET 1014-7. The Fire Protection Specialist shall be regularly engaged in the design and installation of the type and complexity of system specified in the Contract documents, and shall have served in a similar capacity for at least three systems that have performed in the manner intended for a period of not less than 6 months. Concurrent with the Final Acceptance Test Report, submit certification by the Fire Protection Specialist that the fire pump installation is in accordance with the contract requirements, including signed approval of the Preliminary and Final Acceptance Test Reports. Submit data for approval showing the name and certification of all involved individuals with such qualifications at or prior to submittal of drawings.”

- Section 28 31 64.00 10 – Fire Detection and Alarm System, Addressable: Delete paragraph 1.4.2.3(e) in its entirety without replacement.

- Section 23 57 10.00 10 Forced Hot Water Heating System Using Water and Steam Heat Exchangers:

Replace paragraph 2.16.3 in its entirety with the following: “Motors shall UL Listed and be provided with NEMA 250 general purpose enclosure.”

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY

1. Section 00 80 00.00 18, 1.c. indicates: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services for the Construction of a New Dormitory (48 Person). Wrong project referenced? Response: Paragraph has been revised in this amendment to reference proper project.

2. Section 01 12 00.00 18 Design and Record Drawing Requirements. Please confirm that as-built drawings can be returned in Autodesk Revit, Microstation or Autodesk AutoCad program. Response: The as-build drawings shall be provided in AutoDesk REVIT 2012 and/or AutoCAD 2012 program.

3. Demolition: Are all 5 existing buildings to be demolished during the 720 day performance period? Please define the scope of work for the Demolition, eg. shall all foundations be crushed/removed? Transportation costs for the equipment for the Demolition, Option 4 – 8. Where should these be included when there is no guarantee which Options will be utilized? Response: The Government will award as many building for demolition as possible based on the available funds. The duration of the contract will be extended by 120 calendar days, please see revised Bid Schedule. The buildings shall be demolished entirely with only the first floor (concrete) slab and foundations permitted to remain, and slab covered with minimum 0.5 ft of soil to cover so that it may resemble the surrounding area. Please refer to revised drawing C-102 in this amendment for details. Bid schedule has been revised to include line item for equipment and transportation cost for demolition only.

4. Drawing Q-601 and Q-602, Equipment Schedule indicates New and Existing equipment. Please clarify if movement of the existing equipment is to be included, and if so, where is the existing equipment situated?

Response: Please refer to the revised “Q” drawings issued with this amendment for more details. The location of the equipment is indicated on the Q drawings under heading “Present Location”.

5. Materials and Norms: Can we use European norms for equipment and materials equal to the US norms in the Specification? Response: Generally yes; however, it is not possible to definitively provide an absolute answer without through review of the product data and/or specifications of each specific system or product.

6. Please advise model/type/no. for Runtal radiators. Shall the radiators be UL listed? Response: Basis of Design Manufacturer is Runtal Radiators, Model RF. The size varies to meet specified capacity. An equivalent radiator is acceptable. The hot water flat panel radiator need not be UL listed, but certified by nationally recognized testing agency (NRTA) as per references listed in the specification section 23 00 00.

7. Shall the engine (motor), described in Section 23 57 10.00 10 item 2.16.3, be UL listed? Response: Yes.

Motors shall be UL listed.

8. A question regarding section 33 60 02 Aboveground Heat Distribution System. Please inform us of the insulation thickness on Heating Hot Water Supply & Return. This is not described in the specification and the drawings. Response: Please refer to Specification Section 33 60 02 paragraph 2.8.1 – Insulation, Table 1 and 2.

9. This is concerning seismic bearings. Will seismic bearings be used on other installations than for the specified in the UFC under Fire Protection? Response: Seismic bearings for this project are unique to fire protection.

10. Regarding 4" (110 mm) PN 10 PE pipe shall this be with an outer shield of 400 mm or 0315mm. Please advice.

Response: Please refer to Specification Section 33 60 02 paragraph 2.8.1 – Insulation, Table 1 and 2.

11. We request information on following items:

• Structural Steel is intended converted to EU profiles/ codes.

• Steel Deck profiles is intended converted to EU profiles, profile thickness and load capacities is not changed.

• Cold formed steel, Misc. steel etc. is intended converted to EU profiles

• Shop Primer and galvanizing is provided according to EU codes and standards.

• Bolts and fastenings are intended converted to DrN codes (EU Standard).

All Structural Designs and Misc. Designs in general will be respected, with intension of minor adjustments submitted for approval. With respect for the surroundings, the erection of the main steel is planned for a 24 hour work d`ay 7 days a week. Noise from tower cranes and power tools will occur. Please approve these actions for calculation. Response: Please refer to Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract requirements, paragraph “i. Use of European Union (EU) Standards issued under this amendment #1.

24/7 operation is allowed at the site.

12. With reference to W912DS-14-B-0007, Section 00800 Special Contract Requirements (page 60) refers to FY13 Dormitory (48 Person). Response: Reference has been removed/corrected.

13. Are these the correct Special requirements applicable to FY14 Construction of new building to house vehicle maintenance trucks? Response: Yes, the Special Requirements are correct.

14. Where the Special Contract requirements differ from the General requirements, please confirm which conditions prevail? Response: This office is not aware of any contradictions between special and general conditions. Please see the “Order of Precedence” FAR Clause 52.214-29 which has been added with this amendment.

15. With reference to W912DS-14-B-0007, page 1. Place for handing in tender documents is specified as “US ARMY OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK” is it possible to hand in the tender at the office in Copenhagen?

Response: Yes, in person, hand deliveries at the time of bid opening are acceptable at the Denmark location indicated on the 1442.

16. General questions, with reference to W912DS-14-B-0007: Page. 12. Electronic copies of Bids to be submitted no later than 24 hours after bids. Can they be sent to CPH? Response: No, ALL contracting actions are conducted out of USACE New York District Office at the address indicated in the solicitation: The time for submitting these documents has been revised to 72 hours.

USACE District, New York, CENAN-CT

Attn: Loretta Parris 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843

New York, NY 10278-0090, U.S.A

17. What is the definition of Contract Price? Does it include the Options? Response: Please refer to Notes at the end of the bid schedule, note 8.

18. Solicitation page 1 & Special Contract Requirement No 1 Page 63, states commencement 10 days after notice to proceed. Page 35 clause 52.211-10 states 5 days. Which is correct? Response: Please note that as per the revision to Section 00 80 00 00.00 18 – Special Contract Requirements in this amendment - “The Contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this contract within five (5) 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 720 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice To Proceed.

In accordance with 52.000‐4062 Bank Letter of Guaranty (NOV 2007), within seven calendar days after the date of contract award, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer a Bank Letter of Guaranty.

19. Page 42. 52.225-11 item (3). The Contracting Offer to list applicable excepted materials or indicate none.

Nothing is noted. Response: “NONE” is included at the end of the paragraph.

20. Page 52. 52.236-27 States 52.236-3 Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work will be included in any contract awarded. It is not included. Response: Correct no Site Visit will be conducted. The logistics and available time does not allow for a site visit, at the same time the costs associated with necessary clearances, training, flights… would have to be covered by the each contractor attending.

21. Page 68. Special Conditions No 12, refers to the Resident Engineer should that read Contracting Officer?

Response: NO, contractor shall coordinate with the resident engineer for direction and point of contact for Chief Property and Accounting Sections.

22. Page 69. Special Condition No 13c) refers to the Boiler Replacement project, is this a typo? Response:

Correct, Paragraph has been revised under this amendment.

23. Page 69. Special Condition No 14, makes reference to Pricing of Adjustments (Apr 1985) whereas page 33 refers to 252.215-7000 (Dec 2012), which is correct? Response: Reference to DFARS in paragraph 14 has been corrected.

24. Page 71. Special Conditions No 20. Is this applicable for this Contract? Response: Yes, part of this contract is relocation of existing equipment from several locations on Thule Air Base; please refer to above revision to section 00 80 00.00 18 paragraph 77.

25. Page 76. Special Conditions No 26, refers to Time Extensions (Apr 1984) wherein on Page 31 it refers to 52.211-13 (Sept 2000). Which is correct? Response: Reference to FAR in paragraph 26 has been corrected under this amendment.

26. Page 90. Special Conditions no 46. Is the Contractor responsible for paying for fuel for the vehicle is so, what allowances should be made by the Contractor? Response: Yes, the contractor is responsible for fuel for all his vehicles at the cost established in the contract special provisions of the solicitation.

27. Page 90. Special Conditions no 49, refers to Exchange rates. For payment referenced in US$, what course will be applied? Response: Payments to the contractors will be made in Danish Kroners, the exchange rate is used to determine the contract value in USD.

28. In the quotation section 21 24 00 – Dry chemical Fire extinguishing System is described, is that a part of this quotation. We can’t see it in any drawings, where it is located? Response: The Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing System is to be installed in the Paint Booth exhaust stacks and ducts. Refer to Section 41 34 23.34 - Paint Booth, paragraphs 1.2 (item 10) and 2.2.E.

29. On drawing S-001 in section 13-A Paint and Protection specifies all structural Steel to be shop cleaned and primed. In Section 13-D is noted not to paint steel to be fire proofed – Please specify steel to be fireproofed if any? Section 13-E describes exposed structural steel (incl stairs) to receive painted finish – please specify any structural steel or steel joists (open web) to receive finished paint top coat. All structural steel and open web steel joints are intended shop cleaned and shop primed with JOTUN MUKI PVB as attached (Red, Shop Primer) Structural Steel and Steel Joists are intended erected with Shop Primer only. Please approve or specify for calculations. Response: Paragraph 13-D is removed, there is not steel to be fireproofed. Paragraph 13-E is self explanatory, ALL exposed steel to receive paint top coat. The final approval of proposed work will be reviewed during submittal process.

30. FAR Claus 52.232-16 Progress Payments, Please confirm that the Contractor will only be paid 80% of the Contractors total incurred costs at each Progress Payment. Please clarify when the retained 20% will be released to the Contractor? Response: FAR 52.232-16 has been removed; please refer to Clause 52.232-5 for construction progress payment information under this contract.

31. Standard Form 1442 Item 12A indicates No Performance or Payment Bond will be required. Standard Form 1442 Item 12B indicates 10 Calendar Days. Please explain how this is to be interpreted? Response: Yes.

Performance and Payment Bonds are not required. Item 12 on the SF1442 will state 0 Calendar Days with this amendment. Please note successful awardees must submit a Bank Letter Guaranty within 7 calendar days as described in FAR clause 52.000‐4062 Bank Letter of Guaranty (NOV 2007) of this solicitation.

32. This is a question regarding solicitation No. W912DS-14-B-0007. Box 12A at the STANDARD FORM 1442 (page 1 in the Solicitation offer) tells the Contractor not to furnish any performance bonds, however in box 12B is mentioned 10 days – if the contractor shall not furnish any performance bonds, this box should have been marked 0? In box 13.B is indicated that “an offer of guarantee” is not required, but in accordance to Clauses “52.00-4059 Letter of Assurance” (page 29 in the Solicitation offer) bidders are required to furnish a performance guarantee stating that they can perform the work if awarded the contract. The “letter of assurance has to be set as a “Bank Guaranty”. In Clause 52.00-4062 Bank Letter of Guaranty” (page 30 in the Solicitation offer) the contractor shall furnish the contracting officer a “Bank Letter of guaranty for the performance of the work”. How shall we understand the clauses? Please verify that the contractor shall not furnish any bonds as specified on the STANDARD FORM 1442. Please advice. Response: Please see the response to Question 31 above. Note: All bidders must submit with their bid a Letter of Assurance in accordance with FAR Clause 52.000‐4059 Letter of Assurance in this solicitation. Please note successful awardees must submit a Bank Letter Guaranty within 7 calendar days as described in FAR clause 52.000‐4062 Bank Letter of Guaranty (NOV 2007) of this solicitation.

33. With reference to W912DS-14-B-0007, page 15. Are we allowed to have and ending date for the “BANK LETTER OF ASSURANCE”, as long we insure that the mentioned validity periods for the bid is held?

Response: Please note that the Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) is not to have an ending date. This serves as proof that the Contractor's Bank will issue a Bank Letter of Guaranty (BLG). The BLA is certification that the Contractor can obtain the financing. All unsuccessful bidders will have their BLA returned to them.

34. Page. 20. 52.204-8 item vii) is 52.223-5, but FAR 52.204.8 item vii) is 52.214-14. Which is the correct document? Response: Please see the revised FAR Clause 52.204-8 incorporated into this amendment.

35. Page 20. 52.204-8 b1) refers to 52.204-7 Central Contractors Registration. But FAR 52.204-7 refers to System for Award Management. Are they the same? Response: System for Award Management (SAM) is the correct name for the vendor system. Please note that Central Contractor Registration no longer exists – it was replace by SAM.

36. FAR 52.202-1 Definitions is not included. Where are the definitions of the defined terms? Response: FAR 52.202-1 is incorporated into this Amendment.

37. Page 31. FAR 52.204-2 Alt I. Is for research & development, how is it relevant? Response: Alt 1 is deleted and ALT II is incorporated into this Amendment.

38. FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence Not included. If there is any inconsistency in the contract, what will be the order of precedence? Response: FAR Clause 52.214-29 Order of Precedence has been added.

39. Page 35. 52.211-12 includes paragraphs c & d which are not included in FAR, and is different to Clause 2 of the Section 0800 Special Conditions. Which is correct? Response: FAR Clause 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages- Construction is tailored to accommodate paragraphs c & d taken from the 00 80 00.00 18 paragraph 2.

40. Page 50 & 69. 52.236-4 Physical Data is very different from FAR 52.236-4 which includes details of physical conditions and transport facilities included on page 32. Which is correct? Response: Response: 52.236-4 on Page 32 is deleted in its entirety. Physical Data as listed in Specification 00 80 00.00 18 paragraph 13 is applicable to this project.

41. Page 65. Special Conditions No 6, refers to Warranty of Construction (Apr 1984) whereas pg. 32 includes reference to 52.246-21 (March 1994), which is correct? Response: Page 65 – Paragraph 6, refers to Warranty of Construction (APR 1984) and is deleted in its entirety. Use reference FAR 52.246-21 (March 1994).

42. Page 69. Special Conditions No 15, makes reference to Payment for Materials delivered off site, however this clause differs from clause 52.232-5000 on Page 59. Which is correct? Response: Page 69 Special Conditions paragraph 15 is deleted; existing UAI Clause 52.232- 5000 is replaced via this amendment.

43. Page 71. Special Conditions No 19, salvage of materials, differs from 52.232-16 page 46 item 4. Which takes precedence? Response: Paragraph 19 (Salvage Materials and Equipment) is correct, clause 52.232-16 has been removed.

44. For the Bank Letter of Assurance and Bank Letter of Guarantee we would like to use HCC International Insurance Company PLC as the guarantor. Please confirm that this is acceptable. Response: Yes. This insurance firm is acceptable as a gurantor for this contract.

NOTE: All bidders must submit with their bid a Letter of Assurance in accordance with FAR Clause 52.000‐4059 Letter of Assurance in this solicitation. Please note successful awardees must submit a Bank Letter Guaranty within 7 calendar days as described in FAR clause 52.000‐4062 Bank Letter of Guaranty (NOV 2007) of this solicitation.

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The contractor period of performance begin date has decreased by 5 days from 10 days to 5 days.

The performance payment bonds calendar days 10 has been deleted.

CLIN 0006

The CLIN extended description has changed from Construction of FY14 Consolidated 2 Facility, thule Air Base: Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance if required. Refer to Appendix U - DBA Waiver, Paragraph D, and Section 00 80 00.00 18 Paragraph 75 - DBA Insurance Rates for applicability if not required, Bid must be 0.00 DKK. to Construction of FY14 Consolidated 2 Facility, Thule Air Base: Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance if required. Refer to Appendix U - DBA Waiver, Paragraph D, and Section 00 80 00.00 18 Paragraph 76 - DBA Insurance Rates, for applicability. The amount listed by the bidder on this CLIN is the estimated DBA insurance premium (estimated payroll of the bidder 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 bidder 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. NOTE: IF NOT REQUIRED BID must be 0.00 DKK.

CLIN 0015 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0015 1 Job OPTION Optional Bid Item No 9

FFP

Construction of FY14 Consolidated 2 Facility, Thule Air Base: Additional Demolition Equipment inclusive of transportation from Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark to Thule AB and return to Norfolk, Virginia and/or Denmark for completing demolition work as outlined in Options No 4 thru No 8.

If using Government provided Transportation, provide Tonnage:

Volume from Norfolk, Virginia to Thule Air Base

___________________(MT)

Volume from Thule Air Base to Norfolk, Virginia

___________________(MT)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0015:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

N/A N/A N/A Government

The following have been deleted:

TOTAL BID/NOTES CCASS/CPARS

SECTION 00600 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

52.204-8 REPS & CERTS

52.204-8 -- Annual Representations and Certifications.

As prescribed in 4.1202, insert the following provision:

Annual Representations and Certifications (Jan 2014)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ____________ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is ____________ [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[_] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[_] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations— Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2012.

(vi) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I).

This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $79,507, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to—

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

___ (A) Basic.

___ (B) Alternate I.

___ (ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

___ (iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

___ (iv) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

___ (v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

___ (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

___ (A) Basic.

___ (B) Alternate I.

___ (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov . After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date].

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications JAN 2014

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