W912DS-16-B-0003_Amendment_0004.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. Answ er Bidders Questions: Responses to bidder inquiries are provided "for info purposes only)" and does not revise solicitation, plans and specifications.

2. Bid Opening Date is hereby extended to: 14 April 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1841, New York, NY 10278.

NOTE: Bidders must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the bid (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: In the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, or 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 WIT HDRAWAL 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 11-Apr-2016

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-16-B-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Mar-2016

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, 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

11-Apr-2016

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:

x

W912DS-16-B-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-Apr-2016 02:00 PM to 14-Apr-2016 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00 73 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0004

ANSWER TO CONTRACTORS QUESTIONS (Questions 1 -12)

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY

Questions that may be of general interest to all Offerors and/or the Government and that are not readily answered by the proceeding changes will appear below. These questions may have been paraphrased or altered to represent several questions regarding the same subject and/or simply revised to clarify and simplify the question(s). Questions and answers are issued to the Offerors “for Information only” and do not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.

1. Question: In reviewing the latest drawings dated 12/10/15 against the original drawings set dated 4/9/15, there doesn't appear to be any major changes. However, the set dated 4/9/15 are shown as 24" x 36" while the new set dated 12/10/15 is printing at 30" x 42". Can you tell me if this is an over sight or which drawing size is correct?

Answer: All drawings versions for this project are 30"x42"

2. Question: Will the VA allow the elevator car to be locked out tagged out @ the top of the shaft and workers to work in the shaft, under the car?

Answer: Yes

3. Question: Will the contractor have use of a service elevators to bring materials to each floor?

Answer: Yes

4. Question: Will the contractor have full use of the elevator in the shafts we are working?

Answer: Coordinate with the VA

5. Question: When the elevator needs to be moved, who will move it for the contractor?

Answer: The VA will control the elevators

6. Question: What company holds the elevator service contract for the elevators we will be working in and or around?

Answer: Albany Elevator

7. Question: Phase 3 & 4 are now being bid as one project. Will the contractor have full and unrestricted access to all areas of the project at one time?

Answer: Yes

8. Question: Does section 49, pg 56 of 78 Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan apply to this project.

Answer: No

9. Question: Can the Prime Contractors Superintendent be the SSHO?

Answer: Yes

10. Question: How far beyond the extents of the wall patches does the painting need to extend?

Answer: To transition of adjoining walls

11. Question: How far beyond the extents of the wall patches does the painting need to extend?

Answer: To transition of adjoining walls

12. Question: At what elevation are the existing W8x17 beams shown on detail 1/S101?

Answer: See Detail 2 on S-101

13. Question: Section 00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions pg 44 of 78 Section 22 Field Office

- Is the contractor to carry the cost of this section including equipment and services?

Answer: Yes

14. Question: Please designate the area on site the contractor will be provided to be able to meet the requirements listed in Question # 13.

Answer: Coordinate with COR prior to construction

15. Question: Item 23 pg 46 of 78 Superintendence of Subcontractors. Will (2) superintendents be required if not all the subcontracted workforce is on site at one time?

Answer: Contractor must comply with 00 73 00 Item 23 based on their percentage of subcontracted work.

16. Question: The demolition of the existing CMU walls @ each elevator will be extensive.

Will metal stud framing and Gypsum be allowed to reframe the walls around the panels and finished to match existing?

Answer: Metal stud and gypsum or suitable tile base is acceptable for infill of CMU wall sections removed for installation of new electrical panels. Finish surfaces are to match existing adjacent surfaces.

17. Question: Will Gypsum and Metal studs be allowed for all patching and infill work at panel removal?

Answer: See response to Question # 16.

(End of Summary of Changes)