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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 respond to bidder inquiries and to revise specifications section - RFP Part 3 of 6, Chapter 2, paragraph

2.4.2 . NOTE: Bidders must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by 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 DATE 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

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 W912DS21R0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Apr-2021

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

24-May-2021

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 16-300

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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W912DS21R0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

DRAWINGS

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED: None.

2. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED: None.

3. The following DRAWINGS have been DELETED: None

4. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED: 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 SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been REVISED (red strike/green add) and REISSUED: None.

4. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

RFP Part 3 of 6, Chapter 2, paragraph 2.4.2 is revised to delete the following text in quotations:

"Anticipate 10% of open office workstations will be Executive office workstations (180 SF to 200 SF). Anticipate 50% of open office workstations will be Senior Faculty workstations (120 SF to 160 SF each), and anticipate 40% for Junior Faculty workstations (64 SF to 80 SF each)."

Question 1: Page 24, Factor 1 states "Offerors shall not incorporate by reference PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs" Please address to clarify that we are allowed to submit previous PPQs in their entirety, but not by reference.

Government Response 1: PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs may be submitted in their entirety with the Offeror's technical proposal in response to W912DS21R0005.

Question 2: Part 3, Section A1010 – Standard Foundations (page 31): is it acceptable to support the building on frost-protected shallow foundations?

Government Response 2: It is not acceptable to use frost-protected shallow foundations on this project. The proposed system appears to be mostly used for residential purposes in Europe with very limited use in the United States. Reduction of the foundation depths on this tensioned fabric structure could also reduce the resistance to uplift forces. If the foundation system is dependent upon the building being heated and the heat were shut off, then the effects of frost would become a concern. It is unclear if frost-protected shallow foundation systems are permitted for use by the New York State Building Code or West Point requirements.

Question 3: Part 3, Section B1010 – Floor Construction (page 37): is it acceptable to frame the mezzanine space with load-bearing light-gage metal framing (LGMF) walls and LGMF floors with precast concrete floor panels?

Government Response 3: Yes it is acceptable, provided the system is capable of and designed to support the required loading conditions and support the intended functions of the facility; it is acceptable to frame the mezzanine space with load-bearing light-gage metal framing walls and light-gage metal framing floors with precast concrete floor panels. The construction materials shall be non-combustible.

Question 4: Will CAD files of the existing utility / site drawings be made available to the selected bidder?

Government Response 4: Yes. The digital files will be made available to the successful offeror after the contract is awarded.

Question 5: Part 3, Chapter 2, paragraph 2.4.2 Staffing occupancy : percentage mix of open office workstations for Executive, Senior and Junior faculty conflicts with Part 3, Chapter 4, 4.2 Space Relationships percentage mix. Please clarify correct mix.

Government Response 5: The correct mix is indicated in Part 3, Chapter 4, 4.2 Space Relationships. Part 3, Chapter 2, 2.4.2 is revised to delete the following text in quotations:

"Anticipate 10% of open office workstations will be Executive office workstations (180 SF to 200 SF). Anticipate 50% of open office workstations will be Senior Faculty workstations (120 SF to 160 SF each), and anticipate 40% for Junior Faculty workstations (64 SF to 80 SF each)."

Question 6: Part 3, Chapter 4, page 2, 4.2 Space requirements , third paragraph states if provided, the executive conference room should be provided adjacent to the Department Head suite. Please clarify which spaces constitute the Department Head Suite.

Government Response 6: The following spaces should be considered for inclusion in the Department Head Suite: Two (2) Executive office workstations, one (1) Senior Faculty workstation, and five (5) Junior Faculty workstations. "Suite" should be interpreted to mean co-location or adjacency.

Question 7: Part 3/Chapter 6 Section D302001 states to use VFDs on the primary building pumps for the hot water system. Which could imply a variable-primary pumping system. Section D304003 states that the hydronic system shall be primary/secondary. Please confirm which type of pumping arrangement shall be used.

Government Response 7: Constant flow primary/secondary with VFD pumps or variable primary pumps with VFD are both acceptable alternatives.

Question 8: Part 3/Chapter 6 Section D304001 states that direct expansion VAV systems are not acceptable. This is repeated in Part 4 section D303002 1.3. However, D30 System Description requires VAV packaged RTU type units. The RTU type units will include a DX refrigerant coil.

Please confirm pricing shall be based on packaged RTUs with DX coils.

Government Response 8: RTU with DX refrigerant coil is acceptable.

Question 9: Part 3/Chapter 6 Section D304008 states to provide central station VAV air handling units (AHUs). However Section D30 states to use RTU style units. Please confirm pricing shall be based on RTU style units.

Government Response 9: RTU type, located outdoors, pad mounted with curbs will be acceptable.

Question 10: Part 3/Chapter 6 Section D30 states VAV terminal unit reheat shall be based on a life-cycle cost analysis. If hydronic reheat proves most cost effective, can hydronic heat be used in the RTUs as well or must the RTUs use natural gas without exception.

Government Response 10: Should hydronic reheat prove most life-cycle cost effective, hydronic heat should be used in the RTUs and shall be provided freeze protection.

Question 11: Part 3/Chapter 6 Section D306001 1.1 states to provide outdoor air units with CFM airflow monitoring stations. Outdoor air handling units are not mentioned elsewhere in the system description. Please confirm whether or not dedicated outdoor air handling units should be included in the proposal.

Government Response 11: A dedicated outside air unit is not required. If a dedicated outside air unit is not provided, the RTU's shall include air monitoring systems (supply and return airflows shall be used to calculate outside air volume and modulate the outside air damper accordingly).

Question 12: Part 3/Chapter 6 Section D30, System Description, requires constant volume RTUs for the Open Space/Office Areas, however later in the description variable frequency drives (VFDs) are noted for the supply fans. VFDs are recommended for energy efficiency. Please confirm VFD supply fans are intended and that RTUs for this area shall be variable volume.

Please further confirm that these units will not have terminal units, and will therefore be controlled as single-zone VAV units.

Government Response 12: Yes, VFD supply fans are intended for the RTUs for this area. These VFD's shall be used for air balance as well as allowing for air flow modulation, as determined by the contractor's designer of record (DOR), to control space temperature. Airflow modulation range shall be in accordance with RTU manufacturer recommendations and shall also maintain comfortable air movement levels. Correct, these units will not have terminal units, and will therefore each be controlled as single-zone.

Question 13: G30 states to pay fees and charges to connect to local utilities, what are these fees and charges? Please clarify the fees for the Prime Contractor.

Government Response 13: The Contractor will pay fees or charges directly to a local utility company only for temporary utility services for Contractor use. The Contractor will not pay fees nor charges to a local utility company for project specified permanent utility connections. Please refer to SECTION 01 50 00 paragraph 3.2 for additional information.

Question 14: Paragraph 3.3.4 requires DPW vehicle access to mechanical yard, Drawing C-03 shows this access off the sidewalk along The Plain. Please confirm vehicle access along this sidewalk and a vehicle access gate facing the Parade grounds is the intent.

Government Response 14: Yes confirmed; although the Contractor's design may consider providing DPW vehicle access to the mechanical yard by an alternative route such as from Cullum Road.

Question 15: The fire hydrant on the west side of the site shown on C-03 has no vehicle access.

Please Clarify.

Government Response 15: Emergency vehicles can access the pedestrian extension of Thayer Road from the south heading northbound up until the point where the pedestrian extension of Thayer Road is reduced to the width of a sidewalk near Jefferson Hall and the Patton Monument.

C-03 is not a prescriptive drawing; the Contractor's designer of record may locate the new fire hydrants in alternative locations.

Question 16: Please confirm no protection is required for baseballs flying over the Doubleday Field fence.

Government Response 16: Refer to Section 01 78 00 quoted in part here: "Include warranty clause for functional damage from baseball game activities (projectiles - balls). Cosmetic damage is not considered in the warranty."

Refer to Section 01 50 00 quoted in part here: "Special consideration must be given to protection from baseball strikes. The Contractor must protect the work from functional damage resulting from baseball strikes. Cosmetic damage from baseball strikes is not to be given consideration by the Contractor nor the Government."

Question 17: Please provide location of the American Water preferred existing sanitary sewer manhole for connection.

Government Response 17: The location of the manhole is indicated in RFP Part 6 of 6 on page 30 of 355.

Question 18: Please clarify a designated area for contractor parking or construction material laydown areas.

Government Response 18: No material laydown area will be provided outside of the designated project boundaries. The Contractor may lay materials only within the designated project boundaries.

Parking policies are described in sections 01 50 00 and 01 14 00. The contractor and contractor employees may park within the designated project boundaries. Parking outside of the designated project boundaries is subject to West Point parking policies contained in the aforementioned sections.

Question 19: Please confirm that he International Building Code (referenced in 4.2.4 of Section 01 10 00 Part 3) is applicable only as referenced by UFC 1-200-01.

Government Response 19: Yes, confirmed.

Question 20: A knox box is required by 28.5.4 of the SOW. Since this is a fabric structure, where is the knox box to be installed?

Government Response 20: The building will consist of fabric and rigid components presenting no salient challenge to locating a recessed key box. The Contractor's designer of record shall determine the location for the recessed key box anywhere allowed by applicable building codes.

Question 21: Section 28.6.1 requires the visual notification devices to be marked with the word "FIRE", but UFC 3-600-01, 9-18.6.3 states, "Visible notification appliances must be provided with a clear lens marked "Alert". The use of "Fire" is not permitted." Please confirm that a single device marked "Alert" shall be used for both Fire Alarm and Mass Notification as noted in SectionD40.

Government Response 21: The quoted text is not found in the solicitation nor RFP. Please clarify where the quote is taken from if the inquiry is resubmitted.

Visual alarm indication shall be via synchronized clear strobes marked "ALERT" (per ECB 2018-17).

Question 22: Please confirm that the radio repeater system required by section 28.9 is not actually required for this building.

Government Response 22: Radio repeater system for firefighter voice communication is not required.

Question 23: Section 1-12.7.1 states, "The DFPE (Government's Designated Fire Protection Engineer) must determine the need for a fire pump in the planning stages of a project in order to ensure adequate space is available at the Facility." Has the DFPE determined if a fire pump will be needed?

Government Response 23: The quoted text is not found in the solicitation nor RFP. Please clarify where the quoted text is from if the inquiry is resubmitted.

A fire pump may be required. The contractor's designer of record shall determine the requirement for a fire pump installation based on fire flow test data from the project site and fire protection system design requirements for the project.

Question 24: Section 1-12.7.2 states, "The DFPE must determine if a Reliable Power Source is available to the Installation or Facility in the planning stages of the project in order to ensure that the cost and space associated with secondary power is considered and included in the project."

Has the DFPE determined that a reliable power source is available at this location?

Government Response 24: The quoted text is not found in the solicitation nor RFP. Please clarify where the quote is taken from if the inquiry is resubmitted.

The Government has determined that a reliable power source exists at the project location.

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