B.08.03 Amendment 03.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

See Continuation Page for the purpose of this amendment.

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

J 1 15

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 W912DS23B0022

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Aug-2023

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

31-Aug-2023

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

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DS23B0022

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 06-Sep-2023 02:00 PM to 08-Sep-2023 02:00 PM.

The required performance has changed to

1. Project: Renovate Bldg. 125 at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York.

2. 100% Small Business Set-aside.

3. Project Magnitude Range: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

4. NAICS Code: 236220, Size Standard: $45,000,000.00.

5. Contract Specialist is Michael McCue, michael.l.mccue@usace.army.mil

Submit Bids no later than 2:00 PM EST on 8 September 2023 or as amended to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, Contracting Division, Room 16-30026 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090

Due to hightened security at U.S. Government installations, all Bidders are instructed to allow ample time to get through the security checkpoint in order to have their bids delivered 2:00PM EST on the date of the bid opening..

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

CPARS

CPARS

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires that Past Performance Information (PPI) be collected on DoD contracts. The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is a web enabled application the supports the completion, distribution and retrieval of all contract performance evaluations. Contractor Representative are responsible for reviewing and commenting on evaluations submitted on the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) website at https://www.cpars.gov/index.htm.

NOTICE REGARDING BID BONDS, PEFORMANCE BONDS, AND PAYMENT BONDS

The Standard Forms (SF24, SF25, and SF25A) for these bonds have been revised as of August 2016. When including your bid/offer, contractors/sureties shall use the revised versions. No other version will be valid and thus may render your bid/offer nonresponsive.

BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Contractors are required to deliver Bids to 26 Federal Plaza room 16-300 the designated recipient of bids is Nicholas Emanuel (917)790-8069. Bids are due no later than 8 Septemebr 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Bid opening will happen on 8 Septemebr 2023 at 2:00 P.M. EST

The government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that Bids are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient and designated location. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bids to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

Contractors will not be allowed to physically be in the conference room during the bid opening however Bidders are encouraged to call into the following teleconference line:

Call number +1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free +1-669-234-1177 US Toll Access code: 199 476 8533 Bidder must keep their phone on mute as to not disrupt the reader. Please limit the amount of company employees calling into the line so that the line does not disconnect. The abstract of bids will be posted to the Beta.Sam website.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Potential Bidders are reminded that only the minimum documents are required for bid submission:

1. Signed 1442.

2. Acknowledged amendments.

3. Filled out bid schedule and totals.

4. Bid Guarantee.

5. Bidders must check off box (d) in 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (DEC 2019) for being on SAM.gov

6. Submit technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation via Email to Michael.L.McCue@usace.army.mil by 5:00PM EST 27 August 2023 at least 10 calendar days prior to the date established in the IFB for receipt of bids. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than 10 calendar days prior to receipt of bids.

AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

Pre-screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program – The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-Verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-Verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(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, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) 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) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

(v) 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.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

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

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 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.

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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

(xv) 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.

(xvi) 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 products or commercial services.

(xvii) 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.

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

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

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

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxiv) 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.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

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

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

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

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

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM 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)

SECTION 00 72 00 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

The following have been deleted:

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR 2023

SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 03

Renovate Bldg. 125, Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Contract #: W912DS23B0022

AMENDMENT 003 of 003

TO BIDDERS:

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

DRAWINGS:

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- A-101

- A-403

- A-405

- A-408

- A-501

- A-605

- AD-101

- AD-401

- AD-403

- 1AB-101

- ED-102

- E-002

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

- None

3. The following NEW DETAILS have been ADDED:

- None

4. The following DRAWINGS have been DELETED:

- None

5. The following DRAWING(S) 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:

- New revised specification set dated 03 Aug 2023

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

The Following Planning Charrette will be added to this amendment.

PLANNING CHARRETTE:

Buildings 114, 218, 125 USACE Contract No. W912DS-14-D-0002 QPK Project No. 214206.00

FORT HAMILTON

May 8, 2015

FAR Provision 52.204-8 has been provided in Amendment 003.

BIDDERS’ 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.)

Bidder Inquiry 1:

1. Please advise if there is an existing BMS system and provide a contact information for the service contractor.

RESPONSE:

1. BMS for the base is Albireo

Bidder Inquiry 3:

6. There is a spec section for building commissioning and building enclosure commissioning. Please advise if contractor has to hire a third-party firm for this work.

8. Please provide contact information of DDC controls contractor.

20. Demolition drawings are very vague. Please advise what is the correct scope of the demolition work on exterior of bldg. Drawing AD-101 general note no.9 states “All wall finish on exterior wall to be removed to structure” Please clarify what is the wall finish on exterior wall that is to be removed to structure. This will have a big impact on our price.

21. Demolition note # 1 on demo dwgs states ‘Wall to be removed”. Please advise if these walls are masonry or gypsum board.

22. Drawing 1AB-101 abatement note no.1 states “all roofing materials are PACM”. – Please advise if this roof removal must be done by licensed asbestos abatement contractor or can be removed by regular roofing contractor?

23. Drawing 1A-104 note no.7 states “see sheet A-510 for roof penetration details”. – This drawing sheet A-510 is missing. Also please provide a cross section drawing showing new roof composition/layers.

24. Drawing 1A-104 note no. 6 states “see sheet 1A-503 for canopy details”. – Sheet 1A-503 has only door details, no canopy details are shown. Please provide the missing canopy details.

25. Drawing AD-402 shows stairs. Please confirm these stairs are to remain.

26. Drawing 1A-202 only East elevation indicates Thin Brick Façade. Please clarify if there is an existing brick or block and it remains as is on North elevation, South elevation and West elevation.

27. Demo drawings note no.13 ‘Concrete ramp and metal railing to be removed”. – We could not find this note on any of the demo plans.

28. Ceiling demolition is mentioned on any of the demo drawings. Please provide a demolition reflected ceiling plan showing all existing ceiling types.

29. Please provide manufacturer’s name and item number for the 2’ x 2’ ACT ceiling tile, without this information supply house does not provide the material price.

30. Provide schedule for Panel ‘LRC1’.

31. Advise if use of a specific/proprietary fire alarm vendor is required.

32. Drawing E002 Note #2 indicates conduit and cable tray only for communications. Floorplans indicate data outlets with cable jack quantities. Please advise if communications cabling, jacks, termination are in scope or by others.

33. Advise who is responsible for electric utility costs and coordination for new service transformer.

34. Drawing A-102 general note # 1 states ‘existing insulation from column line 6 to 9 to remain, install new vapor retarder underneath insulation’. – There is no column line 9 shown on any of the drawings, column line 8 is the last column. Also, the new vapor retarder underneath insulation is on walls or ceiling?

35. Drawing A-201 on all three ( 3 ) elevations states “repoint CMU as required”. – At the time of bidding contractor cannot determine the extent of repointing work, so either consider an allowance amount for this work or please specify the quantity so all the contractors can bid on the same information.

36. Drawing A-603 has a wall louver schedule. Please provide specification section for louvers.

37. Drawing A-602 indicates precast sills for new windows. Please provide detailed sectional drawing and specification for these precast sills.

38. We were only able to find wall types A01, A02 and CF1 on floor plans A401 to A403. Drawing A-501 lists other wall types like B01, CF2, CF3 and F01, but these walls are not shown on floor plans. Please advise.

39. here is no elevation drawing provided for bathrooms/men and women restrooms. Please provide a detailed drawing showing the ceramic tile field, accent and base as stated in spec section 09 06 00.

40. Drawings A-401 to A-403 shows some type of new interior gypsum board furring on perimeter of exterior walls, this is not clear, dwg A-501 wall type F states Chase wall on exterior wall. Please confirm that this wall type F is applicable at the entire perimeter of the building, i.e. from column lines 3 to 8 both long sides and one short side.

41. For all the hazardous material removal work please advise if agency or the contractor has to hire air monitoring company and if any certified industrial hygienist is required to be hired.

42. There is an extensive spec section for Lead Remediation, but its not clear if safe lead practices are to be followed or lead paint abatement work procedures are to be followed. Please clarify as this will have a big impact on our price proposal.

43. There is an extensive spec section for Mold Remediation work, but scope of work is not defined. Please provide detailed scope of the work and quantities for all of the mold remediation work.

44. Drawing A-408 indicates construction of new ramp 01 and 02. There is no foundation work shown, please clarify and provide detailed foundation drawings.

45. Finish plan room 103 is receiving PFT flooring whereas on finish schedule it states for CPT-1. Also what is the size of carpet tile and what is the height of RB-1 resilient base?

46. Drawing A-408 indicates new guard rail and handrail, but there are no details of these railings, like the diameter, height, finish, etc. Please provide an enlarged detailed railing drawing.

47. Drawing A-405, please confirm SH-01 stands for shower base. Also, what is the type of material of these shower base.

48. Specs for toilet compartments are not clear about the material. Please specify if material is stainless steel or phenolic. Also, Specs 09 06 00 states Plastic Laminate and Corian. Please specify the correct material to be used for toilet compartments.

49. There is a spec section for Wall and Door Protection. But drawings do not indicate any work. Please identify on drawings this work.

50. There is an extensive spec/division 25 Integrated Automation for the work of cybersecurity for facility-related controls systems for Bldg. automation, Fire alarm, Electronic Security, Power Monitoring Systems, etc, we have following questions:

50a. As there are no drawings for this work, what is the scope of the work for contractor?

50b. Is agency or contractor responsible for this work of cybersecurity?

50c. As this involves intricate security work of integration of federal government’s systems and equipment is there any authorized government contractor or vendor responsible to provide quote/price to the bidding contractors? Please clarify as this will have a big impact on bid price.

51. There is spec section 08 41 13 for Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts. – Please identify this work on drawings, none found on architectural drawings.

52. There is a spec section 32 31 13 for Chain Link Fence and Gates. – Please identify this work on drawings and provide a detailed elevation drawing for fence system.

53. Can agency please provide basis of design for all the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment’s. This way all contractors can bid on the same information.

54. Amendment 0001, additional instructions no.5 states:

"Bidders must check off box (d) in 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (DEC 2019) for being on SAM.gov.” This box (d) and para 52.204-8 is not listed in the solicitation document. Please advise.

RESPONSES:

6. Building commissioning and building enclosure commissioning will be handled by a separate AE firm outside of this contract.

8. For B125, it was Jersey State Controls who installed them, through Ameresco. We do not currently use them or have a dedicated DDC controls contractor. RBS uses Albireo for any control work that Ameresco installed back in 2017.

20. All paints and finishes are to be removed from the exterior wall on the exterior side of wall. All interior finishes are to be removed from wall where lead is present. Prep interior side of interior walls for Spray foam insulation.

21. The majority of walls in B125 are Studded partitions. However, inspection is necessary from contractor to make final determination of wall type before demolition phase of the project.

22. All necessary asbestos removal must be done by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor and adhere to Federal, State and city regulations as per the Specs.

23. Note has been deleted: See attached

24. Note has been deleted: See attached

25. All stairs that are not marked/dashed and grayed out are existing to remain/repaired

26. North and South elevations show a extension of thin brick around the Southeast/North East corner of the building for 2’

27. Note is shown on AD-403 for removal of concrete ramp for ABA Ramp.

28. Note has been added to Demo Drawings that calls for total removal of ceilings in building scope: See attached.

29. Government cannot provide manufacturers of material.

30. All building existing to remain loads shall be re-fed from Panel LRC1. Coordinate with DPW for existing connections. Please refer to General Note 4 on Sheet ED102. For clarification, the following paragraph will be added to General Note 4 on Sheet ED102 by amendment:

IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SURVEY EXISTING TO REMAIN

CIRCUITS AND TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT SPACE IN PANEL LRC1

TO ACCOMMODATE ALL EXISTING LOADS.

31. The Contract requires the fire alarm system/communicator to be compatible and integrated with the campus Simplex fire alarm system (see specification 28 31 76 par. 2.19.1 and sheet FA601). Simplex fire alarm systems are proprietary.

32. Note#2 will be deleted by amendment and an additional note will be added for clarification.

Communications scope is pathways, cabling, device plates, junction boxes/back boxes, patch panels, and rack-mounted UPS.

33. New service and transformer is for the project; therefore this should be part of the project cost i.e not Fort Hamilton.

34. Note revised: See attached

35. Contractor is to conduct an inspection and quantify amount of Repointing required for CMU

36. Please refer to Spec Section 08 91 00

37. Section has been provided in Drawing A-504 Detail 3

38. See Revised Drawings A-101, A-403, A-501, AD-403 with revised wall type sheets and plans

39. Refer to Interiors for Elevation of Ceramic Tile wall

40. Use Drawings A-310 for exterior condition (Insulation and furring) F01 is for the furring on the interior side of the chase wall

41. Contractor will need to abide by the Federal, State, and City regulations for Hazardous Material Removal as per the Specs

42. Contractor will need to abide by the Federal, State, and City regulations for Lead Remediation Removal as per the Specs

43. Contractor will need to abide by the Federal, State, and City regulations for mold Remediation Removal as per the Specs. Contractor will do a full investigation of the building for mold buildup and remediate as necessary as per the Spec provided.

44. Response to follow in future amendment.

45. Response to follow in future amendment.

46. See updated Sheet A-408 for Railing Detail, See Specs for finish type.

47. See updated Sheet A-405 with general notes added indicating shower base material. SH-01 Stands for Standard Shower.

48. Response to follow in future amendment.

49. Wall and door protection is needed throughout the building.

50. a. Proceed per specifications.

b. Proceed per specifications.

c. Proceed per contract documents. The Contactor shall coordinate with DPW for all applicable system integration.

51. Spec section will be reviewed and potentially deleted if not needed.

52. See electrical drawings for chain-link fence location.

53. See specifications 22 00 00 Plumbing, General Purpose for plumbing requirements including sanitary piping. For specific materials on sanitary piping see paragraph 3.12 Table I.

54. FAR Provision 52.204-8 has been provided in Amendment 03

Bidder Inquiry 4:

9. Spec and drawings do not specify all total quantities and locations of ACM materials.

10. Do you know who the base building/required BMS (Building Maintenance System) vendor is for this project?

RESPONSES:

9. Drawings show the approximate locations of Lead/Asbestos. It’s up to the contractor to determine the amounts of lead/asbestos and perform remediation as required. See QPK’s report dated May 2015 included in this amendment #3 which indicates areas of Lead/Asbestos/Mold. See note 5 on revised sheet 1AB-101 referencing this report.

10. BMS for the base is Albireo

Bidder Inquiry 5:

1. Please provide the light fixtures specs/manufacture information for the light fixtures for this project, the fixture schedule is given but no manufacturer is provided

2. Specification Section 270512.43 Television Distribution System states that the contractor shall provide interior equipment up to headend located at the interior television distribution system backboard, we have reviewed the drawings and do not see any information/layout for this system please advise if there are any drawings for this specified system.

3. Please clarify for the telecommunication system that the EC is responsible for all cable tray, cabling, device jacks and conduits system, and all Telecommunication Headend equipment, Racks, UPS, patch panels, punch downs and commissioning are by others?

4. Drawing ET-101 Keynotes#2 states conduits shall be used for the re-routing of existing cabling that feeds the existing tenant space fed from Telecom room118, can you please advise us what size conduits are there, how many conduits are there and also are there any drawings showing the re-routing of these cables and how many cables are located in the existing space?

5. Are there are WMBE requirements for this project?

6. Please advised if the existing 225KVA Transformer shown on drawing ED-101 is an oil filled transformer or not?

7. Please advise if the existing facility which is not part of this scope will required temporary power during the removal of the existing 225Kva Transformer?

8. Are there any specifications for the lighting control devices for this project?

9. Fire Alarm drawing FA601 shows Fiber Optic Cable relocation at the Transmitter, please advise the following (a)the specs of this Fiber Optic Cable,

(b) where is this fiber optic cable being relocated from? And (c) what is the distance of this relocation?

10. Please have the engineer clarify what model unit they used for the unit tagged ERVU-1. The Lossnay unit they referred to in the notes on the schedule only goes up to 1,200 CFM.

RESPONSES:

1. Unable to provide specific manufacturer for light fixtures. The Contractor is responsible to meet required foot candles and lumens as specified in the drawings and specs. The Contractor is also responsible for providing lighting calculations for normal and emergency levels per contract documents.

2. Please refer to Keynote 6 on Sheet ET103. The interior television distribution system scope of work is shown on the communications contract drawings and the specifications.

3. Please refer to RFI #32. (Under bidder inquiry #3)

4. It is the Contractor’s responsibility based on surveying existing conditions to size the pathways and wiring.

All new pathways and wiring shall meet the contract specifications.

5. This is a small business set aside so it is open to all small businesses including WMBE.

6. Existing transformer is oil-filled.

7. Refer to General Note 3 on ED101.

8. Please refer to UFGS 26 51 00 and UFGS 26 20 00 for lighting control devices.

9. Fiber currently terminates at existing alarm transmitter. Refer to demolition plan for location.

10. Disregard the name Lossnay, it was left by mistake. Per the DFARS (Engineering and Construction Bulletin, ECB 2022-1) we are not allowed to include brand names/model numbers on our design documents which could limit competition.

Bidder Inquiry 6:

1. Please confirm if all the equipment listed on the schedule of M drawings are existing to remain or will be supplied by the Client as none of the equipment is specified with manufacturer information or approved equal on drawing as well as specifications.

RESPONSE:

1. Per the DFARS (Engineering and Construction Bulletin, ECB 2022-1) we are not allowed to include brand names/model numbers on our design documents which could limit competition.

Bidder Inquiry 7:

1. Regarding Furniture, it calls for GSA pricing. Can subcontractor sell to GC under the GSA contract?

2. Can we get the cad files for attached sheets, IF 101, IF 401, IF 402, 1F 403?

3. Could you schedule another site visit?

4. Generic sections for Asbestos, Lead & Mold are included in the specifications however there is no specific information in the sections as to the scope of work and references to Lead and/or Mold on Drawing 1AB-101 are absent. Please confirm there is no Lead or Mold abatement specified for this contract.

5. Drawing 1AB-101 lists designations for ACM window caulk, ACM Transite walls panels and congested area of ACM pipe and fittings in the abatement legend. We do not see these designations used on the actual drawing. Are these materials present? If so please refer to their location in the drawing.

6. Under the abatement notes it specifies that all roofing materials are PACM. The scope indicates that the roof is to be removed. Will testing be done before the bid to confirm the presence or absence of asbestos in the roofing?

Should we be providing an add alternate if the roof is ACM?

7. Quantities of Pipe insulation and fittings are included on the drawing for various locations throughout the building. Is this the extent of the ACM pipe insulation and fittings?

8 .Please confirm if there is only fire alarm and no other security scopes (CCTV, Access Control, Intercom, Panic Alarms, etc.).

RESPONSES:

1. Response to follow in future amendment.

2. No CADD files will be provided at this time, please use the .pdf files.

3. This project/contract has to be awarded before 30 September 2023 and unfortunately due to time constraints this isn’t possible.

4. Drawings show the approximate locations of Lead/Asbestos. It’s up to the contractor to determine the amounts of lead/asbestos and perform remediation as required. See QPK’s report dated May 2015 included in this amendment #3 which indicates areas of Lead/Asbestos/Mold. See note 5 on revised sheet 1AB-101 referencing this report.

5. Drawings show the approximate locations of Lead/Asbestos. It’s up to the contractor to determine the amounts of lead/asbestos and perform remediation as required. See QPK’s report dated May 2015 included in this amendment #3 which indicates areas of Lead/Asbestos/Mold. See note 5 on revised sheet 1AB-101 referencing this report.

6. Drawings show the approximate locations of Lead/Asbestos. It’s up to the contractor to determine the amounts of lead/asbestos and perform remediation as required. See QPK’s report dated May 2015 included in this amendment #3 which indicates areas of Lead/Asbestos/Mold. See note 5 on revised sheet 1AB-101 referencing this report.

7. Drawings show the approximate locations of Lead/Asbestos. It’s up to the contractor to determine the amounts of lead/asbestos and perform remediation as required. See QPK’s report dated May 2015 included in this amendment #3 which indicates areas of Lead/Asbestos/Mold. See note 5 on revised sheet 1AB-101 referencing this report.

8. Response to follow in future amendment.

Bidder Inquiry 8:

1. In Dwg. AD-401 at Col. #8 shown existing stair to remove (Note #7) vs. Det #1 on Dwg. A-408 shown existing stair to remain. Please clarify.

2. In Dwg. A-602 window schedule shown W2 window width 10'-0" VS. window types shown width 13'-0", please clarify

3. Provide information for door Type-E Dwg. - A601.

4. Break room #103 finish plan shown Porcelain Floor Tile in Dwg. I-401 VS Finish schedule shown CPT-1, Please clarify.

5. Provide door type for 105, 107, 109, 122, 133 & 135 (Dwg. A-601)

6. What kind of material for Door # 001, 107W, 114A, 114B, 128A, 132C & 146 (Dwg. A-601)

7. Specification section 12 50 00.13: Furniture and Fixture (FF & E) shown Contract # and expired date, please send us unit cost for all these items.

8. Provide information for Existing Ceiling type and removal?

9. Provide details for Ramp #01 and #02 (All concrete or Metal deck, steel supports and light weight concrete fill on metal deck)

RESPONSES:

1. See attached Sheet AD-401 deleting demolition notes 6 and 7 for stairs on column line 8 that will remain in place.

2. See revised drawing from previous amendments

3. See revised drawing from previous amendments

4. Response to follow in future amendment.

5. See revised drawings from previous amendments

6. See revised drawings from previous amendments

7. Response to follow in future amendment.

8. See revised drawings from previous amendments

9. Response to follow in future amendment.

Bidder Inquiry 9:

1. Refer to Dwg#AD403, flooring removal is not shown @ DTMS post cages and DPW family housing area, but finish plan #I-403 shows new flooring @ aforementioned areas. Please clarify.

2. Refer to demo drawings, AD401-404, No ceiling demolition is shown. Please clarify if there is any existing ceiling to be removed.

3. Spec. sec. "05 51 33, METAL LADDERS" is given in specifications. But no related work is shown on drawings.

Please clarify if this spec. sec. is part of contract.

4.Refer to dwg. A101, General note 3, insulation and vapor barrier to be inspected and replaced if fails to meet requirements in east side of building. However, at dwg 6/A105, new vapor barrier replacement is shown in whole building. Please clarify.

5. Refer to Dwg. A601, Door Schedule. Type 'E' door material is not given. Please advise.

6. Refer to Dwg. A601, Door Schedule. Type 'B' door material is not given. Please advise.

7. Spec. sec. "08 41 13, ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS" is given in specifications.

But no related work is shown on drawings. Please clarify if this spec. sec. is part of contract.

8. Refer to Dwg. A501, partition heights are shown up to roof deck, however at section drawings A301-302, partition height is shown 14'H, Please clarify if partitions are 14'H or will run up to underside of sloped roof.

9. Refer to drawing A605, finish schedule is showing ACT ceiling in rooms 126B, 133, 135. But Ceiling schedule @ A102 is showing GWB ceiling. Please clarify which schedule is to be followed for bidding purpose.

10. Refer to finish schedule A605, rooms 001, 103, 109, 109A, 133, 135. Floor finish is showing carpet tile flooring.

But on drawings I401, I402, floor finish legend is showing porcelain floor tile in these rooms. Please clarify the type of flooring in these rooms?

11. Refer to drawing A605, finish schedule. Room 001 is showing GWB ceiling but on drawing A102, ceiling schedule is showing ACT ceiling. Please clarify the type of ceiling?

12. Refer to drawing A605, finish schedule is showing ACT ceiling in room 128A. But at drawing A102, ceiling legend is showing no ceiling in this room. Please clarify which one is to be considered for bidding purpose.

13. Spec. sec. "02 83 00, LEAD REMEDIATION" is given in specifications. But quantity is not given. Please provide quantity for bidding purpose.

14. Spec. sec. "02 85 00, MOLD REMEDIATION" is given in specifications. But quantity is not given. Please provide quantity for bidding purpose.

15. Spec. sec. "12 59 00, SYSTEMS FURNITURE" is given in specifications. But no related work is shown on drawings. Please clarify if this spec. sec. is part of contract.

RESPONSES:

1. Post Cages and DPW family Housing have exposed concrete. No flooring material removal needed.

2. See Previous amendments for response

3. 05 51 33 is to be disregarded if no metal ladders are shown in drawings.

4. Note on A-101 Should be sufficient. A-106 shows Continuous air barrier requirements. Whether the existing barrier is sufficient, it needs to be proved that it meets the requirements in A-105

5. See Previous Amendments for Response.

6. See Previous Amendments for Response

7. 08 41 13 Is to be disregarded if not shown in drawings

8. See updated sheet A-501 with updated General Notes stating “In Truss roof systems all non Fire rated partitions will be terminated at bottom of structure”

9. See updated sheet. With removal of Ceiling finish and note referring to A-102 for ceiling finish

10. Response to follow in future amendment.

11. Response to follow in future amendment.

12. See response to question 9

13. See Previous amendments for Response

14. See Previous amendments for response.

15. Need Interiors input

(End of Summary of Changes)