W912ES24B0011-0003 PLAN SPEC Chgs Extension - Hastings RE Office Renov 03Jun24.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 Amendment 0003 to W912ES24B0011 Hastings Resident Engineer Off ice Renovation is to:

1. Provide responses to Bidder Inquiries and the respective PLAN and SPEC changes;

2. Provide FAR Clause updates; and,

3. Extend the Bid Opening date and time to 2:00PM Local on Tuesday, 11 June 2024.

See Page 2 for full details of updates.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Jun-2024

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 W912ES24B0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-May-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Jun-2024

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, ST PAUL

332 MINNESOTA STREET

SUITE E1500

ST PAUL MN 55101-1323

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912ES24B0011

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:

AMENDMENT 0003 Q&A

Bidder Inquiry Questions and Answers:

Q1: To confirm, assuming this includes copy machines, computers, printers misc. office items? What are disposal requirements?

A1:

SPEC Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work, Paragraph 1.1.1 Project Description is revised as follows:

This design-bid build project consists of modifying the existing floor plan, restoring existing windows, replacing the flooring and ceiling, constructing new walls and doors, and incidental related work. The contractor shall comply with the Architectural Barriers Act, Unified Facilities Criteria, Standard Local Building Codes, and UFC 3-600-01 fire protection requirements. Contractor shall discard existing office furniture including cubiles and cubicle cabinets upon start of construction. Government will move printers, computers, IT equipment, tables, chairs, and file cabinets into the garage before demolition. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer to identify furniture to be discarded and timing.

See SPEC Section 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls for Disposal specifications.

Q2: Sink in counter-furnish and install. Confirming we are just relocating and reusing countertops and cabinets, per site conversation on 5/23/24.

A2: The following note is added to PLAN Sheet A-100:

1. Relocate the existing sink, cabinets, and fridge.

Q3: Looking for confirmation. This is a Ceiling Fan? Assuming Needs ventilation trhough roof? This note is on A103 vs. Mechanical pages?

A3: PLAN Sheet A-103, Note 4 is revised as follows:

4. Contractor shall install proper exhaust ventilation for both restrooms.

4.1 Contractor may utilize the existing vent above the existing bathroom.

Q4: Fire Detection systems. Design and install. Any more specific information on this detail? Onsite, they claimed not fire sprinklers. Just alarm? Please clarify this topic, has large cost implications.

A4: SPEC Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work, Paragraph 1.1.7, Subparagraph 1.1.7.11 Fire Detection and Protection System is revised as follows:

Design and install a fire protection system in accordance with UFC 3-600-01. An automatic sprinkler or other fire suppression system is not required for this facility based on mission, hazard of contents, and value of contents. The design shall determine the lcoation of portable fire extinguishers and hardwired fire detection.

Q5: Location of underground utilities? Is this just templated language? Clarify if we have to dig outside? If digging permits needed, who is governing authority/ What are we needing to dig for?

A5: The Government does not anticipate excavation. If Contractor determines excavation is necessary, SPEC Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work, Part 1 paragraph 1.5 Location of Underground Utilities applies.

Q6: Is there a door and hardware schedule:

A6: The following PLAN Sheet A-100 Note is added:

4. Contractor shall order and install new doors, frames, and hardware. New doors shall be made to match the existing interior doors.

Q7: Can Site Sup serve as Safety Officer and Quality Control officer?

A7: See SPEC Section 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements, Paragraph 1.6 Site Qualifications, Duties, and Meetings, Subparagraphs 1.6.1 Personnel Qualifications, 1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), 1.6.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements and Duties.

Additional changes:

1. SPEC Section 01 11 00, Summary of Work, Part 1, Subparagraph 1.1.7.8 Windows, first sentence is revised as highlighted:

Existing windows shall have all exterior and interior caulking removed and replaced.

2. PLAN Sheet G-002, the following General Notes are added:

1. Contractor may stage materials and equipment within the work boundaries.

1.1 Contractor may not store any materials inside garage.

1.2 Contractor may utilize electricity inside HRO to power equipment used for the renovation.

3. PLAN Sheet A-101, Note 1 second sentence is added as follows:

Contractor may reuse existing brick cut from the windows if needed.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 07-Jun-2024 02:00 PM to 11-Jun-2024 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been added by full text:

CLAUSE CHANGES

FAR Clause 52.223-2 is replaced with:

52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (MAY 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Biobased product means a product determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be a commercial product or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products, including renewable domestic agricultural materials and forestry materials, or that is an intermediate ingredient or feedstock. The term includes, with respect to forestry materials, forest products that meet biobased content requirements, notwithstanding the market share the product holds, the age of the product, or whether the market for the product is new or emerging. (7 U.S.C. 8101) (7 CFR 3201.2). USDA-designated product category means a generic grouping of products that are or can be made with biobased materials

(1) That are listed by USDA in a procurement guideline (7 CFR part 3201, subpart B); and

(2) For which USDA has provided purchasing recommendations (available at https://www.biopreferred.gov ).

(b) The Contractor shall report to https://www.sam.gov, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any biobased products in USDA-designated product categories purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30; and

(c) Submit this report no later than—

(1) October 31 of each year during contract performance; and

(2) At the end of contract performance.

FAR Clause 52.223-5 is replaced with:

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

“Toxic chemical means a chemical or chemical category listed in 40 CFR 372.65.”

(b) Federal facilities are required to comply with the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) (42 U.S.C. 11001-11050), and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA) (42 U.S.C. 13101-13109).

(c) The Contractor shall provide all information needed by the Federal facility to comply with the following:

(1) The emergency planning reporting requirements of Section 302 of EPCRA.

(2) The emergency notice requirements of Section 304 of EPCRA.

(3) The list of Material Safety Data Sheets, required by Section 311 of EPCRA.

(4) The emergency and hazardous chemical inventory forms of Section 312 of EPCRA.

(5) The toxic chemical release inventory of Section 313 of EPCRA, which includes the reduction and recycling information required by Section 6607 of PPA.

(End of clause)

FAR Clause 52.223-21 is replaced with:

52.223-21 FOAMS (MAY 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause–

Global warming potential means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide’s global warming potential is defined as 1.0.

High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lowerglobal warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82 subpart G with supplemental tables of alternatives available at (https://www.epa.gov/snap/).

Hydrofluorocarbons means compounds that only contain hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce its use, release, and emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons and refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons, when feasible, from foamblowing agents, under this contract. When determining feasibility of using a particular alternative, the Contractor shall consider environmental, technical, and economic factors such as–

(1) In-use emission rates, energy efficiency, and safety;

(2) Ability to meet performance requirements; and

(3) Commercial availability at a reasonable cost.

(c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA’s SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82 subpart G with supplemental tables available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/.

(End of clause)

The following have been deleted:

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

JUN 2020

52.223-21 Foams JUN 2016 52.225-11 Buy American--Construction Materials Under Trade

Agreements

NOV 2023

(End of Summary of Changes)