W912DS-16-B-0003-amendment_0007.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:

a. Answ er Bidders Questions: Responses to bidder inquires are provided "(For Info purposes only)" and does not revise solicitation, plans and specifications.

b. Incorporate Changes to Specification Section 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

c. Extend Bid Opening Date From: 04 May 2016 at 2:00 P.M. EST To: 10 May 2016 at 2:00 P.M. 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 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-May-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 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

03-May-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

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W912DS-16-B-0003

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 0007

1. CHANGES TO SPECIFICATION

SECTION 02 82 13.19, ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE AND MASTIC ABATEMENT - Add the following on the Table of Contents:

“3.4 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT IN CRAWL SPACE…..……………………………………

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SECTION 02 82 13.19, ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE AND MASTIC ABATEMENT - Add the following sub-section:

“3.4 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT IN CRAWL SPACE

A. Personnel shall assume the crawl space is asbestos contaminated and proceed under OHSA direction for working in asbestos contaminated areas.

B. Personnel shall be medically cleared and trained to use ½ face respirators (w/ HEPA cartridge) all work to be performed wearing the respirator.

C. Tyvek, booties and gloves shall be worn.

D. Workers shall utilize a remote or (dry) decontamination. Meaning, that upon entry personnel would wear two (2) Tyveks and upon exit remove outer dirty Tyvek, gloves & booties (dispose of as asbestos-contaminated waste). Worker then proceeds to nearest bathroom to clean up.

E. Personnel entering the restricted space shall comply with OHSA requirement for air monitoring with personal air pumps. Results of air monitoring to be provided to the

VA.

F. A polyurethane vapor barrier shall be installed to isolate the area were the work is to take place.”

ANSWER TO CONTRACTORS QUESTIONS

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

Question and Answer

FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY

1. Question: It is our intent to remove the entire section of existing wall at the new panel locations and frame a new wall, set the panels in the new wall and eliminate the patching. This will allow for a vertical joint at each end with one continuous wall surface. Will the VA allow the existing Glazed block or skim coated CMU to be replaced by gypsum wall board? Assuming finishes to match existing or as clarified in RFI below.

Answer: The construction method shall limit the quantity of glazed block removed to that required for the installation of the electrical panels, wireway and conduit. CMU block may be removed above the electrical panels to the top of the existing wall. Wall infill at these locations may utilize metal framing and gypsum wallboard plus a finish surface to match existing adjacent surfaces. The contractor may reconfigure the locations of the conduits, placing pairs of them between pairs of panels, to limit the quantity of floor to ceiling cut and patch locations.

2. Question: There are pull stations on every floor that are not shown on the drawings that fall within our Temp. Partition. Will the contractor be required to relocate the pull station to the surface of the Temp. Partition?

Answer: The pull stations are to remain functional and accessible thought construction.

3. Question: There are other wall mounted devices, Key pads, Trane sensors, security, etc….what is the contractor’s responsibility for these devices?

Answer: The functionality of these devices is to be maintained. Coordinate the requirements of each device with the COR.

4. Question: On several floors there is existing wall covering. What is the expectation on trying to patch and match the existing? Is the contractor required to strip the existing wall covering and install new?

Answer: Match the existing wall finishes and coverings as indicated.

5. Question: Does the VA have the specifications on the various wall coverings we are to try to match?

Answer: Specifications for wall coverings are not available.

6. Question: In a previous RFI we were told to consult with the VA for use of the Elevator. Will the contractor be able to stage off the top of the elevator?

Answer: The contractor will not be able to stage off of the top of the Elevator.

7. Question: What is the spec on the stone on the first floor? Where was the stone sourced form?

And it is still readily available?

Answer: The source of the stone is not available. The contract may remove and reinstall the stone as required.

8. Question: There are two different types of stone on the first floor, please confirm the specification for each.

Answer: The source and specification of the stone is not available.

9. Question: Key Note 1 on A-100 Phase 3 drawings says to caulk all existing penetrations, existing penetrations are not shown on the drawings. How are we to ascertain an accurate quantity?

Answer: The quantity of penetrations is dependent on the final configuration implemented by the contractor.

10. Question: Key Note 2 Drawing E-110 Phase 3 says to provide new fire rated panels at new and existing Pull boxes. Existing pull boxes are not shown. How many fire rated access panels is the GC to carry?

Answer: At minimum, the access panels are to be located at each platform provided as indicated by detail 2 on drawing A-701 and as required for the installation of the electrical systems. Work platforms are to remain for use by owner.

11. Question: The crawl space area currently locked down for potential asbestos, will that be cleared prior to the work starting in that space?

Answers:

1. Personnel shall assume the crawlspace is asbestos contaminated and proceed under OHSA direction for working in asbestos contaminated areas.

2. Personnel shall be medically cleared and trained to use ½ face respirators (w/ HEPA cartridge) all work to be performed wearing the respirator.

3. Tyvek, booties and gloves shall be worn.

4. Workers shall utilize a remote or (dry) decon. Meaning, that upon entry personnel would wear two (2) Tyveks and upon exit remove outer dirty Tyvek, gloves & booties (dispose of as asbestos-contaminated waste). Worker then proceeds to nearest bathroom to clean up.

5. Personnel entering the restricted space shall comply with OHSA requirement for air monitoring with personal air pumps. Results of air monitoring to be provided to the VA.

6. A polyurethane vapor barrier shall be installed to isolate the area were the work is to take place.

(End of Summary of Changes)