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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

This Amendment is being initiated to:

1. Extend Response Date from July 14, 2017 to Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 1:00pm CST..

2. Highlighted changes on the Performance Work Statement.

3. Attach Questions and Answ ers

4. Attach w ire mold specification sheet

5. Attach revised communication cable layout.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 9

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 14-Jul-2017

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 W912EQ17T0021

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Jun-2017

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

14-Jul-2017

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MEMPHIS

SUPPLY/SERVICE BRANCH

167 N MAIN STREET, ROOM 665

MEMPHIS TN 38103-1894

W912EQ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912EQ17T0021

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Jul-2017 10:00 AM to 18-Jul-2017 01:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT

Communications Cabling Corps of Engineers Memphis

District (CEMVM) Memphis, TN

1. SCOPE

The contractor is to Supply, Install, Test, Label, and Document a new data network for the 7th floor renovation within the Federal Building. The contractor shall perform all work necessary for new computer and phone network infrastructure and remove all existing unneeded network and telephone cables.

2. LOCATION

Army Corps of Engineers Federal Building 167 N Main St Memphis, TN 38103

3. MANAGEMENT

3.1 Government Representative

The Government shall assign a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the project that will serve as the Contractor’s point of contact for submittals, schedule, payment requests, and modifications.

3.2 Contractor Representative

The Contractor will assign a Project Manager to oversee the coordination of the entire project and to answer or obtain answers to all questions during and after the work. If the scope of work and/or project instructions do not cover a specific condition in question, the Project Manager will contact the Contracting Officer’ Representative before proceeding with the work item.

4. OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

4.1 For Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All Contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Memphis District and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

In support of Memphis District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor shall submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be provided to the Memphis District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party. The background check will cover, at a minimum, the last seven years covering States the contractor has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, DMV records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a photo identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee's work on-site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. At a minimum, the badge shall have the following items shown, the employee’s picture, employee’s name, and company name working for. The badge will be prominently displayed unless restricted for safety concerns, in which case it will be available for immediate display upon request (carried on person).

As employees are added or deleted from the submitted and approved on-site employee list, this information must be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer. Added employees will not be permitted on-site until requirements of this paragraph are completed, submitted, and approved.

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to:

(1) Criminal conduct, in particular violent crime and sex offenders;

(2) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by DUI or public intoxication records; or

(3) Any illegal activity or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service (e.g. drug trafficking or procurement fraud)

In addition to the submitted background checks, supplemental agency checks may be performed at the discretion of the Memphis District security personnel. The Contractor agrees to cooperate and ensure that Contractor personnel provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any person lacking proper identification credentials or deemed a security threat may be denied access to the project. Such action in no way relieves the Contractor from performance of the contract. The Memphis District retains the right to deny any Contractor and sub-contractor employee from working on one of its contracts based on final background investigation results. All information received as a result of a background check will be handled according to Privacy Act regulation.

In the event that an unexpected change in personnel is required, due to sudden absence of a critical path employee or unforeseen change in work site condition, the Contractor shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer to obtain written approval for new/additional personnel to be brought on site prior to background check acceptance.

Contractor shall submit Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the KO prior to bringing new personnel on site, and will ensure a background check is sent to the Memphis District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. M e m p h i s and reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Subcontractor personnel not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on site with the following conditions:

1) Employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Employee is added to the ACL as a short term employee.

3) Employee is escorted while on site. This is defined as being in the line of sight of an identified prime contractor employee who has a background check on file with the Memphis and District (as noted on the ACL).

4) Each prime contractor employee can sponsor only five short term employees at a time.

Foreign National employees: Due to a difference in background check procedures for long term foreign national employees, all such employees must provide a photocopy of their passport to the Memphis District Security Office NLT 30 days prior to arrival on site. Short term foreign national employees (e.g. specialists with a two week period of performance) may work on site with the following conditions:

1) Foreign national employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Foreign national employee will comply with E-verify requirements (see AT/OPSEC E-verify paragraph).

3) Approved and identified prime contractor employee shall escort the foreign national employee at ALL times while on site.

4) Each prime contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

4.2 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program website (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) 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.

Documentation of company enrollment in E-verify, via a print screen of the company profile within the E-verify system, must be submitted to the Security Office no later than 3 business days after the initial notice to proceed.

Foreign national employees must submit an I-9 form with documentation from Column A (page two of the I-9 form) as proof of authorization to work in the United States. Failure to present proper documentation may result in exclusion from the Access Control List.

*When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Security Office after Notice to Proceed is given.

4.3 Submittal Information

To protect the privacy of the Contractor, all Contractor employees, and all sub-contractor employees, background checks, OPSEC SOPs, E-verify, and I-9 forms shall be submitted with a coversheet stating the contract number (e.g. xxxxxxxxxx), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mailed to:

Security Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District 167 N Main St Memphis, TN 38103

5. SCHEDULES

5.1 Work Hours

Work that would impact an employee’s workstation or office must be performed outside the Corps normal business hours of 0600 to 1700 Monday thru Friday. Outside business hours work may be performed from 1700-0200. Work which does not impact an employee’s workstation or office may be done during Corps normal business hours. The contractor will not perform work on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays.

5.2 Work Schedule

The contractor must submit a work schedule for approval. The schedule must include distinct areas, dates, and times proposed for all work. Changes to the schedule shall be coordinated with and approved by the COR. A minimum of two business days’ notice is to be provided to the COR for work requiring employees to move personal items.

5.3 Performance Period

All work must be completed and approved, including approval of as-builts, no later than Seven (7) days after receipt of award.

5.4 Site Visit

Site Visit: It is highly recommended that contractors attend the scheduled site visit prior to submitting a quote. Site visit is scheduled for 10:00AM CST, Tuesday, July 11, 2017, USACE Federal Building 167 North Main, Memphis, TN 38103. Interested parties may e-mail their name and company information to Amy Starks at Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil, no later than, 12 P.M. CST on Monday, July 10, 2017. All contractors and government personnel will meet at on the 7th floor by the elevators. The contractor is required to review the project site, and obtain and/or verify all measurements and project data/information required to perform this project work. In addition, the contractor is required to review all contract documents, and provide written notice to Contracting Officer of any discrepancies that are found.

6. SUBMITTALS

6.1 Submittals – After award, the Contractor shall submit to the COR the following for approval a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to start of work:

OPSEC Required Information Work Schedule

Product Information:

Provide data sheets of each of the products listed in the “PRODUCTS” section proposed for use.

Data must indicate that the product was manufactured in the United States.

6.2 Testing:

Connection Speed Test Results shall be submitted to the COR within one week after installation of the data cables.

6.3 Close-out

Submittals: As- Builts Warranty

7. AUTHORIZED CHANGES

The Contractor shall accept instructions only from the Contracting Officer or his/her duly appointed representative (COR). Only a warranted Contracting Officer acting within their delegated limits has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of the contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of the contract, the contractor shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

8. INSURANCE, WAGES & PAYMENT

1) REQUIRED INSURANCE. In accordance with the FAR Clause 52.228-5, “Insurance-Work on a Government Installation,” the Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract the following types and minimum amounts of insurance*:

Workmen’s Compensation . . . . . . Coverage complying with applicable State statute** Employer’s Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $100,000 General Liability/Bodily Injury. . . Minimum $500,000 per occurrence Automobile Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $200,000 per person

$500,000 per occurrence $ 20,000 property per occurrence

* Reference FAR 28.307-2 Liability, subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c).

** Iowa Division of Insurance, telephone # (515) 281-5705 Division of Workers Compensation, telephone # (800) 775-2667

2) Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for any award resulting from this solicitation for quotes. See the included Wage Determination, and contract clauses 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 for details.

3) Provide a payment request no later than 7 business days after all work is complete and approved by the

COR.

9. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 REFERENCES

ANSI /TIA 568-C.1 (incl. addendums) Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

ANSI/TIA-606-B Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure

9.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

9.2.1 Quality Assurance

All cabling and cable management must meet or exceed ANSI /TIA 568-C.1 standards.

All labeling shall be in accordance with the labeling scheme diagram and ANSI /TIA -606-B standards.

9.2.2 Installer Qualifications

The work is to be done by installers who have performed work of this type for a minimum of 3 years on jobs of similar scope and size.

9.3 PRODUCTS

All products must be manufactured in the United States.

9.3.1 CAT 6A Shielded Cable

Plenum rated CAT 6 media twisted bonded-pair network cables. Cabling jacket shall be blue.

9.3.2 Connectors

Meet or exceed ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 CAT 6A Shielded standards. UL listed, compliant with ANSI/TIA- 1096- A, snap-in style, for T568B wiring. The connector shall fit in a variety of wallplates, faceplates, and patch panels and be labeled “CAT 6”.

9.3.3 Plugs

CAT 6 RJ-45, 8-conductor modular plug, FCC compliant clear material.

9.3.4 Furniture Faceplates

Modular furniture connector housing, field-configurable faceplate providing 2 flush-mount ports for snap-in connector and a label area. Connectors shall be made by the same manufacturer and be colored the same as the faceplate.

9.3.5 Wallplate

2-port as needed, ivory color with label area. Connectors shall be made by the same manufacturer and be colored the same as the faceplate.

9.3.6 Patch Panels

CAT 6 Universal 48-port block patch panel, front labeling, number of panels and ports to be supplied to be determined by contractor. Connectors shall be made by the same manufacturer as the patch panel.

9.3.7 Cable Tray

2” x 12” Basket Style

9.3.8 Communications Pole

Steel, single compartment blank pole, unwired, with mounting hardware, entrance and end fitting, and ceiling trim plate furnished; dimensions no greater than 1-17/32” x 2-3/4” x 10’5” high.

Design Basis for reference only: Legrand Wiremold 30TC-2V

9.3.9 Furniture Whip

Flexible Metal conduit with flexible PVC blue jacket and metal fitting at each end.

9.3.10 Non-metallic Raceway

Ivory color, low profile, one-piece latching communications raceway with adhesive backing and ceiling fitting.

Design Basis for reference only: Legrand Wiremold UniDuct

10.5 EXECUTION

a. Install new computer and phone network infrastructure in accordance with the Details and Drawing Plates (ATTACHMENT A) attached to this scope. All work shall conform to referenced documents, installation recommendations, and applicable state and local codes. The contractor shall furnish and install all IT infrastructure cabling, connectors, conduits, surface raceways, boxes, and all other devices required for the installation of a complete and operational IT infrastructure.

b. The plans on the drawing plates are provided to indicate the areas of work and general intent and type of work but may not necessarily indicate all demolition and new work required. The contractor is to provide a working IT infrastructure to each computer, output device, phone, fax, and other IT equipment.

c. Install data/communications conduit securely to the structure as close to structure as possible.

d. All CAT 6 cables shall be terminated in accordance with T568B pin-out. Patch cables shall be terminated with plugs at each end.

e. All horizontal CAT 6 cabling runs shall not exceed 295'-0" in length.

f. Every cable running to the racks must be connected through a patch panel then connected to the switch. Printer cables must remain on the same port number.

g. After successful installation and testing of the new cable, remove all unused network and telephone cabling including current cables being replaced by new cable and other previously abandoned cable throughout the areas of work.

1) The contractor shall field verify cable and phone lines for removal are no longer in use prior to removal.

2) Removed cabling is to be disposed of off-site by the contractor.

3) Assume 50% additional cable over that currently in use is abandoned above the ceiling and in the walls.

h. The contractor may store materials and tools as coordinated with the COR. The contractor is responsible for securing all items. The Government will assume no responsibility or liability for contractor equipment or supplies stored on Government property.

i. The contractor shall protect furniture, finishes, files, equipment, air ducts, and all other materials in the scheduled work area which remain in place by means of protective coverings as needed to keep dust and debris from entering or settling upon them during work that creates dust and debris. The contractor shall remove the covering after work in that area is complete and restore the area back to its pre-work condition. Work areas are to be restored to pre-work condition prior to the start of each Corps work day, including ceiling tiles.

j. The contractor is required to move freestanding files, desks, output devices, and similar furnishings as needed to access cable and/or boxes that are located behind such items. The contractor is NOT required to move systems furniture. The contractor IS required to remove and replace panel bases on the modular furniture to install faceplates, run new cable, remove existing cable, and/or access cable behind the modular furniture.

k. The government will have employees move personal belongings. The COR is to be notified prior to the start of work in that area if any personal belongings remain which could impact the work or could potentially be damaged.

10.6 TESTING

a. New cables shall be tested after installation to ensure connection speeds and connectivity as follows:

i) All cable runs over 150 feet shall be tested for speed.

ii) Test a minimum of 20 other connections for speed as selected by the COR.

iii) Verify network connectivity for every cable.

b. The Contractor shall repair or replace cables and or connections that do not have required connection speeds or reliable connectivity and the connections shall be re-tested until acceptable results are obtained.

c. Final tests results are to be provided to the COR who will forward them to the Information Technology Chief.

10.7 AS-BUILTS

One set of drawings shall be marked in red by the Contractor to indicate changes to locations of equipment, number of cables, and similar, and all Network Labels documented. As-builts are to be provided to the COR for approval. No payment will be made until the As-builts are approved.

10.8 WARRANTY

Contractor shall warrant materials and workmanship for connection speed and connectivity for one

(1) year.

(End of Summary of Changes)