W912DS21R0008-Amendment0005.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:

1. Provide responses to question from prospective offerors.

The RFP due date remains June 30th at 2:00pm ET.

NOTE: Offeror must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the proposal (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: in the space provided on SF1442, by separate letter, or by signing block 15 below . FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS (FAR 15.208)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Jun-2021

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 W912DS21R0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-May-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-Jun-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

FACILITY CODECODE

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W912DS21R0008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

Q&A RESPONSES

Q&A Responses #2

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY

(Questions that may be of general interest to all Bidders 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 bidders “For Information Only” and do not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.)

Q7:

Contract Drawing C-101 Layout Plan, call-out D-1/504 states "Concrete Thickened Edge (Typ. At flush asphalt pavement entire length)": Detail D-1 on sheet C-501 does not specify the length required for thickened concrete along the asphalt. Please define total length of concrete-thickened edge.

A7:

Per Drawing C-501, detail note call out D1/ C-501, The thickened edge is required for the full length of the flush asphalt to concrete pavement joint. The extent of flush curb for this area is noted by TC/BC grades on C-102 Grading Plan (The length of thickened edge, referenced by the plan note is approximately 270ft).

Q8:

For Factor 3 - Past Performance, can we submit PPQs previously completed by our client rather than have our client complete a PPQ?

A8: Yes, as long as the PPQs are on the standard USACE/NAVFAC Form. (Form A3 in RFP)

Q9:

Contract Drawing C-103 Storm System Plan provides diameters and pitches along pipes; Drawing C-103 and Specifications for Storm System Utilities in Volume 2 Section 33 40 00 do not specify type of pipes between structures. Please define type of pipes in Storm System.

A9:

Refer to specification section 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities, part 2 Products for product materials. Any of the pipe types listed in part 2 are acceptable. Follow ASTM standards for the selected materials.

Q10:

Contract Drawing C-103 Storm System Plan provides diameters and pitches along pipes; Drawing C-103 and Specifications for Storm System Utilities in Volume 2 Section 33 40 00 do not specify if the given diameter refers to inside or outside of the pipe. Please define if inside or outside diameter of the pipe is given.

A10:

Pipe sizes given are based on inside diameter of pipe and as defined by ASTM specification references.

Q11:

Contract Drawing C-103 Storm System Plan show storm system structures B-4/502 "Storm Inlet"; C-5/502 "Curb Inlet"; A-4, C-4, C-2/505 "Hydro Treatment Device"; A-4/502 "Storm Catch Basin"; A-2/511 "Manhole"; C-4/502 "Cleanout"; C-3/502 "Downspout Connection"; B-3/502 "Area Drain".

Corresponding details on Sheets C-502, C-505, and C-511 do not specify depths of slabs and subgrade.

Please define depths of slabs and subgrades for all structures.

A11:

Depths of slabs and subgrades is dependent on invert of pipes for the noted structures. Contractor to determine means and methods of excavation and installing structures on subbases indicated in details.

Q12:

Is a hard copy of the bid bond required to be mailed to:

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 16-300

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

or will a copy with proposal submission be sufficient?

A12:

Electronic submission of the bid bond is acceptable with the proposal. A hard copy of the bid bond is Will be requested later from the apparent successful offeror.

Q13:

Drawing C-505, Detail B2 Chamber System Connection #2 – Please define/identify the type of material shown as a 12-inch between NYS DOT No.2 Clean Crushed Stone and the asphalt pavement.

A13:

The 12 inch space between NYSDOT No.2 and asphalt paving is NYSDOT No.2.

Detail B2/C-505 references pavement per plan. As this location is asphalt road pavement, please refer to Detail C4/C-501 "Asphalt road pavement" for subbase material ( 1'0" NYSDOT Type 2 Subbase material)

Q14:

What is the line and corner post diameter for the black chain link fence?

A14:

Chain link fence line post size 2.375"OD, corner post size 2.875" OD. Swing gate post size 4"OD. Dimensions exclude black vinal coating.

Q15:

What is the diameter for the top middle and bottom rails for the run of the fence?

A15:

Chain link fence top, middle and bottom rail diameters are 1.66" OD. Dimension excludes black vinal coating.

Q16:

The gauge for the fabric was labeled as 9ga. Is this a 9ga core or 9ga along with the coating?

A16:

Chain link fence fabric is 9 gauge metal core. Dimension excludes black vinal coating.

Q17:

How would the picket fence be attached to the brick columns and what kind and size anchor bolts would be used? (if any) A17:

Decorative metal fence is specified as a delegated design. Contractor's fence design engineer to determine sizes of anchor bolts. Specifications require use of stainless steel anchor bolts.

Q18:

Self Performed Work The Offeror shall confirm that it understands and that it shall perform the amount of work required to be self performed, in accordance with paragraph 5, section 00800.

Please provide paragraph 5, Section 00800 or direct to its location in the provided solicitation documents

A18:

Q19:

Being that this is a USACE project, is this project excluded from obtaining NYC permits?

A19:

NYC permits are required only for work within the Baisley Blvd. right-of-way.

Q20:

What is the total depth of the foundation for the existing building to be demolished?

A20:

Foundation Depth of the building at the South wing is estimated at Elevation 18' as noted in Drawing CD-103A.

Please note there is only basement under a portion of the building. See drawing AD-101. As so please refer to existing building drawings for additional reference.

Q21:

What is the cut-off elevation for all demo work related to the building?

A21:

Elevation 18' per Drawing CD-103A.

Q22:

Amendment 3 effective date is June 14th, (dated before Amend 2) but was posted on SAM.gov on June 16th.

A22:

The effective date was not properly updated in the SF30, consider the posted date of June 16 as the effective date.

Q23:

Are we required to submit two Volume II's

1. Volume II - Cost Proposal

2. Volume II - Pro Forma Requirements (to include only Financials) or is there only one Volume II - Cost Proposal/Pro Forma Requirements required? Please clarify exactly what is required.

A23:

Submit one (1) Volume II Cost Proposal. The pro forma information should be included within that volume in TAB

D - REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION.

Q24:

Due to questions raised at today's site visit and still many unanswered questions, we are requesting that the due date for proposal submission be extended in order to get a compliant and competitive proposal together.

A24:

The RFP due date was extended to 30 June by Amendment 0003.

Q25:

Contract Drawing CD-101 states to excavate Former Water Line Washout (Approx. 20'x45'), backfill to 12' depth and fill with engineered fill in compacted lifts. Is this a specific structure with any foundation components? Does this area contain potentially contaminated soil? Please advise.

A25:

The waterline break was repaired and backfilled with sand. Sand must be removed and replaced with engineered fill in compacted lifts. Assume no foundation components and No contaminated soils.

Q26:

Can tables and graphic representations be smaller than 12 pt font?

A26:

Yes. Main text must be 12pt font, but text within tables and graphics may vary.

Q27:

CD-101 States that all tree removals are to take place between March 1 and Sept. 1 due to possible bird nesting.

This time frame does not coincide with the contract opportunity advertisement which states project commencement in the Fall of 2021 and a 1 year completion date.

A27:

Error in text, tree removal is allowed between Sept 1 and March 1 (fall and winter).

Q28:

C-101 states "RE-CAULK EXISTING JOINTS IN WALL BETWEEN THESE TWO LOCATIONS" Please clarify what length and thickness are these joints.

A28:

Existing poured concrete wall has expansion joints. Joints will vary in width and height (approx. 1" gap and up to 18" high and 18" deep) re-caulk from top of wall to 6" below finished grade. Assume 8 gaps between the indicated locations. Purpose of re-caulking is to contain storm water on-site and prevent flows going offsite through the gaps.

Q29:

Each building subcontractor/vendor related to the building (e.g. plumbing, HVAC, lighting, etc) is responsible as per NYC code to oversee the startup of their respective systems. Is a third-party Commissioning Firm still required for this project?

A29:

As this project is located on Federal Property, a NYC Building permit is not required. Commissioning is required per specification section 01 91 00.15 .

Q30:

Due to many unanswered questions 2 days prior to bid due date, we are requesting that the due date for proposal submission be extended in order to get a compliant and competitive proposal together.

A30:

The RFP due date was extended to 30 June by Amendment 0003.

Q31:

Windows specification is missing in specification set please provide the windows specification section.

A31:

Windows are to be provided as aluminum storefront type per specification section 08 41 13.

Q32:

As there is a complete building demolition scope for this project, Please advise that all the Hazardous material removal work will be done prior to demolition work of buildings

A32:

Building Demolition shall be performed per specification section 02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARING.

Building demolition scope is indicated on the contract documents including drawings AD101 - AD105.

Q33:

As per drawing # AK108, All plaques to be provided and installed by contractor but spec section (10 14 00-13) and drawing AK105 contradicts it. Please advise.

A33:

The contractor is required to provide, furnish and install signage as required in specification section 10 14 00. This includes the cast bronze plaques and seals. The memorial plaques, units that are installed on the face of the walls indicated by note "plaques NCA standard" are supplied by the government and installed by the contractor - see detail A4/AK-106. Further detail is also provided in details A1 Through A9 on sheet AK-304.

Q34:

For Demolition of Steam Tunnel Building, structural detail & cross section detail pertaining to it is not provided in demolition(CD101) as well as ACM abatement drawings (ASM-10), Please advise.

A34:

Existing information and section of the Steam Tunnel is not available. Use information depicted in contract documents and included in existing site drawings.

Q35:

Drawing Detail# C5/C503- Trench Drain Metal details ( Thickness & Material ) is not depicted.

A35:

Trench drains shall be per thickness and material per specification section 33 40 00-08 2.7 Drains.

Q36:

There is a significant overall scope of project you are requested to extend the due date of bid submission.

A36:

The RFP due date was extended to 30 June by Amendment 0003.

(End of Summary of Changes)