W912GB-14-R-0038_Amendment_03_Site_9485_.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 solicitation amendment is to include the follow ing:

-Attachment 01 - Additional Responses to RFI's (Questions 33-39_ -Attachment 02 - Revised Scope of Work including Chapters 12-14 Chapter 12 - Maintenance Requirements Chapter 13 - Yield Commitment Chapter 14 - Warranty

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Nov-2014

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 W912GB-14-R-0038

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Oct-2014

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

26-Nov-2014

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

D-65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

WIESBADEN 65187

W912GB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912GB-14-R-0038

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

(End of Summary of Changes)

Site 9485 – Israel 25 Nov 2014

RFIs

1. According to drawing no. 141025 – Conceptual Layout Drawing – a renovation is required for the existing electrical building:

a. Please provide a drawing of the existing building.

b. Please provide specifications for the work required to be done in the building.

RESPONSES

a. Photos are included in this Amendment (0002).

b. Contractor shall provide utility connections as required.

2. Please indicate project boundaries for each option.

RESPONSE –Project boundaries are indicated/marked in green.

3. Please provide a detailed explanation regarding the scope of work of each CLIN, including but not limited to:

a. Site development such as earthworks, roads and parking.

b. Switch room to accommodate for 5 fields.

c. Fences, etc.

a. The contractor is required to design and constructed the access for maintenance and operations as required for each 1.0MW field.

b. The switch room shall design and constructed according to the number of 1.0MW fields awarded under this solicitation.

c. Fencing shall design and constructed according to the number of 1.0MW fields awarded under this solicitation.

4. Please confirm that the green line shown in drawing no. 141025 – Conceptual Layout

Drawing – indicates project boundaries for the Base Bid and the Options.

RESPONSE – Confirmed, green markings indicates project boundaries.

Attachment 01 - Responses to RFI's

5. According to drawing no. 141025 – Conceptual Layout Drawing – there is an "existing dirt road to be improved by the contractor" outside project boundaries (the green line).

a. The dirt road is located outside site boundaries. Please clarify whether the road should be improved outside site boundaries, and if so – please specify until where.

b. Please detail the required improvements.

RESPONSES

a. No road work improvements outside the site boundaries are required.

b. Refer to Chapter 3 subsection i. for required improvement details.

6. According to attachment I – Approval PV Modules: the table (page 1) details several countries, such as china, from which the FMS requirements forbid purchase for this project.

Please clarify:

a. Can the contractor supply PV modules made in china?

b. If not, in order to avoid mistakes, please provide an update list for approved PV panels considering the FMS requirement.

RESPONSES

a. PV modules manufactured in China are not allowed.

b. The table lists equipment that has been approved generally for this type of application. However, the contractor must meet the material content requirements of the solicitation.

7. Please specify the exact location of the test drilling (K-2) provided In Attachment C.

RESPONSE - Attachment C is for informational use only. The Contractor is required to perform additional subsurface exploratory works.

8. The solitary soil log provided in the RFP shows hard soil layers such as Boulders and

Dolomite which require "Micropile" piles drilling machines for the PV field foundations & HDD drilling. This type of drilling has a significant cost impact.

Please provide more information regarding the soil (logs, soil report etc.) in order to achieve a more accurate price estimate.

RESPONSE - Refer to Chapter 3, subsection b.

9. In order to evaluate and price the foundation type, steel structure coating, etc. please provide corrosion considerations & electrical resistivity for the soil.

RESPONSE - Refer to Response #7

10. According to the SOW "The D/B Contractor is responsible for making all applications and obtaining required reviews, permits, inspections and approvals, and is responsible for payment".

a. Is the contractor responsible for providing all building permits?

b. Which authority that grants the building permit?

c. Did the IEC already grant a permit for the project?

d. Is the contractor responsible for providing the occupancy permit (TOFES 4) at the end of the project?

e. Is the contractor responsible for all the associated fees or charges related to these permits?

f. Please specify the required fees and charges.

RESPONSES

a. The D/B Contractor is responsible for making all applications and obtaining required reviews, permits, inspections and approvals, and is responsible for payment, which includes building permits.

b. Israel Air Force

c. IEC has approved “In-Principle” but final approval will be in accordance with the final/approved detailed design.

d. The contractor is NOT responsible for providing the occupancy permit (TOFES 4) at the end of the project.

e. Yes, the contractor responsible for all the associated fees or charges related to these permits.

f. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine and pay all required fees and charges.

11. Is it mandatory that the invertor & switch room will be a concrete structure? Is it approved to use SKID?

RESPONSE – Refer to Chapter 7, subsection e.

12. According to the SOW, page 10, the PV areas for 1 MW is 4,400 sqm:

According to drawing no. 141025 – Conceptual Layout Drawing – each 1 MW field consist of 3,330 panels which equal to ~ 1.6sqm*3,330=5,280 sqm:

Please clarify the contradiction.

RESPONSE - The DB Contractor will determine the required sizing/area during the design phase.

13. Is the contractor required to temporarily fence the existing electrical building for the renovation period?

RESPONSE – Yes the contractor will provide a temporary fence for the duration of the renovation period.

14. Is the contractor required to fence the area for the HDD performance?

RESPONSE - The contractor is required to provide fencing for the HDD performance.

15. Since the site includes areas of historical stones, did the Israel Antiquities Authority grant a permit for the performance of the project according to the layout plan?

RESPONSE - The Israel Antiquities Authority has granted a permit for the performance of the project.

16. Is the contractor required to fence the historical stones area for the construction period?

RESPONSE - Yes the contractor will provide a temporary fence for the historical stone area for the duration of the construction.

17. Please specify the location for temporary electricity connection.

RESPONSE - Within 50 meters from the existing building.

18. Please specify the location for temporary water connection.

RESPONSE - Refer to Drawing 141025

19. Please advise whether the contractor is required to install cameras in power plant periphery.

RESPONSE – The contractor is NOT required to install cameras in power plant periphery.

20. Page 201 (marked page 5 of 54) states (and other places in same 54 page document):

b. SCOPE OF WORK - The project involves the design and construction of the following: The plant shall consist on blocks of 1 MWp each. The PV plant shall include 3 or 4 or 5 blocks (according to the options exercised).

This apparently conflicts with the bid schedule of 2 MW base bid plus three options of 1 MW each. Please confirm that the bid schedule specifications prevail.

RESPONSE – The Base Bid consists of a total of two – 1.0MW blocks. Additional one 1.0MW blocks may be exercised. If all options are exercised, the total capacity will be five 1.0MW blocks

21. Please confirm that it should read in all relevant places "two 1.0 MW blocks" instead of

"2.0MW Blocks" (the expression "2.0MW Blocks" makes no engineering sense).

RESPONSE – Refer to Response #20.

22. Please confirm that site is free of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) risks.

RESPONSE – Confirmed, the site is free of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).

23. Please advise on the extent of the applicability of Public Utilities Authority (PUA) Power regulations regarding PV power plants to such a plant built on premises of the Government of Israel (GOI - and MOD) premises – within the confines (fences) of a military base.

RESPONSE – This is the responsibility of the Israeli Air Force.

24. “Base Regulations - Please advise what are "Base Regulations" (page 206 " Regulatory Compliance: The D/B Contractor shall assure that the site development complies with all applicable local, National and Base regulations.")

RESPONSE – Contractors do not need to comply with this Base Regulation.

25. Photographs- We ask to receive as many and as detailed photographs of the next specific sites/ items:

a. Panorama photographs of the site taken from the site’s borders.

b. Expected routes for the:

1. Underground cable horizontal drilling between the site and the electrical building;

2. Pipeline between the site and the Existing water connection point.

c. Potential staging areas – preferable between the Entrance to the base and Eastern PV Cell Field (along the “hard core road” mentioned on Attachment A – Conceptual Layout Drawing).

d. Electricity boards in the electricity room

a. Not available

b. Refer to Drawing 141025

c. Refer to Drawing 141025

d. Photos are included in this Amendment (0002).

26. Site-cleaning: the site requires removal of the following items pre-construction:

a. Piles of metallic pipes at the potential staging area– please comment whether these piles may be removed prior to construction. Removing these piles after this site is built might pose a risk to the operation of the plant.

b. UXOs- we need to make sure that the site is clear from UXOs. Removing UXOs during construction might cause delays in the construction phase.

c. Other than the archeological sites specified on Attachment A – Conceptual Layout Drawing – during the site it was clarified that there are no trees or animals that must be protected.

RESPONSES

a. The piles will be removed by “Others”, prior to construction.

b. Refer to Response #22

c. There are no listed trees or animals that require protection.

27. Staging area is unclear at the moment. This area requires certain specifications (such as size and earthworks preparation). We believe that the area where the abovementioned piles are located may be suitable for this purpose.

RESPONSE – Refer to Response 26 a.

28. Additional surveys (land and drainage in particular) may be required later on in order to better assess site requirements (for example- earthworks).

RESPONSE – All tests are the responsibility of the Contractor.

29. Management Plan Valuation: (as detailed in Section 00100 in paragraph “3. FACTOR 3:

MANAGEMENT PLAN” page 13) - Apparently there are few conflicting requirements throughout the solicitation. For example: in page 164 the Site Superintendent is required to have an IDF experience and a field-security clearance. This is most likely to end in contradiction with the requirement to register an employee of the US Prime-contractor (or significantly limit the possibility to participate in the solicitation). Please let us know

Attachment 01 - Responses to RFI's whether these conflicting requirements that are mentioned after Section 00100 are considered as a “go/no-go” requirement.

RESPONSE –The Site Superintended is not required to have IDF experience and a field-security clearance. The contractor’s liaison officer for base access issues has that requirement. Per SR03 paragraph e - "A liaison on behalf of the D/B Contractor, serving as liaison officer between the D/B Contractor and the Contracting Officer or their representative shall be present on site during the employees’ stay on site. This person shall be an Israeli citizen who has completed their Israeli Defense Force (IDF) service, and shall have the approval of the field security"

30. Surface and Perimeters: Confirm the following (based on a Dwg file built in accordance with the relevant appendices of the Solicitation; the DWG attached to this email) :

a. The perimeter of the land (requiring the fence) is 1,200 meters long.

b. The surface of the landlocked within the perimeter is 92,209 sq/m.

RESPONSES

a. Confirmed

b. Confirmed

31. SECTION 01 45 01 USACE QUALITY CONTROL, page 103 of 144.

Section 3.2.1 Content of the CQC Plan, paragraph (a.) the following is stated regarding the organization of the quality control organization “Include a CQC System Manager who reports to the project superintendent.”

Our experience on other USACE contracts has required that CQC System Manager to report independently. Can you clarify if the reporting structure outline is Section 3.2.1 is the governments intended organizational structure RESPONSE – Refer to response #29

32. Possible discrepancy - the PM's project experience size of "$1 to $15 million" and the company's project experience size of "$10,000,000 to $25,000,000" – should they match?

RESPONSE – The solicitation requirement was revised for the PM experience to be within the range of “$10 to $25 Million” in order to show a depth of knowledge and experience in project. For the Prime’s Experience, projects similar in magnitude ($10,000,000 to $25,000,000) and complexity and of a similar duration is required under this solicitation.

33. According to the Special Contract Requirements, page 1: "The work includes full monitoring, preventive and corrective maintenance of the plant for a maintenance period of 2 years".

a. Please specify the contractor's scope of work for the field maintenance.

b. Is panel cleaning included in the SOW?

c. If so, how many cleaning cycles per year?

Attachment 01 - Responses to RFI's

d. Doe the water for the PV cleaning should be supplied through an RO system (Reverse Osmosis)?

e. If so, is the contractor required to supply the RO system?

RESPONSES

a. Chapter 12 Maintenance Requirements are included in Amendment 0002

b. Panel cleaning is required under this solicitation, refer to Chapter 12

c. 8 cycles per year are required, refer to Chapter 12

d. The water for the PV cleaning does not need to be supplied through a Reverse Osmosis system. It is the responsibility of the contractor to clear the fields in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.

e. No

34. Is the contractor required to supply spare parts for the maintenance period?

RESPONSE – The contractor shall meet the requirements as identified in Chapters 12, 13 & 14. Chapters were provided in Amendment 0002.

35. According to the SOW, Page 6: "The D/B Contractor shall provide a complete and approved design for the Photovoltaic Power Plant with 2.0MW Blocks within 75 calendar days from the issuance of the Administrative Notice to Proceed".

According to the Bid Schedule CLIN 001: "Contractor shall provide a complete & approved design of the Photovoltaic Power Plant with all 2.0MW Blocks within 150 calendar days from the issuance of the Administrative Notice to Proceed."

Please clarify which is correct.

RESPONSE - Contractor shall provide a complete & approved design of the Photovoltaic Power Plant within 150 calendar days from the issuance of the Administrative Notice to Proceed. SOW is corrected under Amendment 0002.

36. Is it possible to make project area an external territory, separated from the base for the construction period, by creating a separate entrance to the site?

RESPONSE – It is not possible to provide an alternate access point. The Base will provide a dedicated soldier to escort the contractor from the main entrance gate to the project site.

37. Please confirm that the existing electrical building will be inactive while renovation.

RESPONSE - The electrical building will be inactive during the required upgrades and utility connection period only. The contractor will coordinate with the COR on the scheduling of this work.

38. Page 202 (marked page 6 of 54)

c. DESIGN OBJECTIVES - Under the Base Bid, the D/B Contractor shall provide a complete and approved design for the Photovoltaic Power Plant with 2.0MW Blocks within 75 calendar days from the issuance of the Administrative Notice to Proceed.

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This apparently conflicts with the bid schedule CLIN 0001 - "within 150 calendar days from the issuance of the administrative notice to proceed." Please confirm that the bid schedule specifications prevail.

RESPONSE – Refer to Response #35.

39. Access to the site:

a. Entrance to the base clearance-requirements involve significant time-consuming paperwork and might cause certain delays during work. This obstacle can be removed by allowing a separate access to the site, without access to the base. Please comment whether it is possible to provide such an access for the construction time only.

b. At the moment a part of the route has no asphalt. Please mention whether this is to change or not by the construction time.

RESPONSES

a. Refer to Response #36

b. Asphalt placement prior to construction of this solicitation will not be performed.

The design should accommodate asphalt placement in this area.

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US Army Corps Of Engineers Europe District

Scope of Work for

Design Build

Site 9485, Israel

23 October 2014

Revised through Amendment 0003

Attachment 02 - Revised Scope of Work

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES

a. GENERAL

b. SCOPEOF WORK

c. DESIGN OBJECTIVES

d. D/B CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

e. SURVEY AND GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION

f. SPECIFICATIONS

g. SITE

h. FUNCTIONAL AND AREA REQUIREMENTS

i. CAD AND GENERAL FILE REQUIREMENTS

j. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

2 CRITERIA AND COORDINATION WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES

a. APPLICABLE CRITERIA

b. CODES and STANDARDS

c. DEFINITION OF ACRONYMS

d. OTHER APPLICABLE CRITERIA

e. SHABBAT

f. PERMITS AND COORDINATION WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES

3 DESIGN – SITE CIVIL ENGINEERING

a. SURVEY

b. GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES

c. CLEARING AND DEMOLITION

d. GRADING

e. EARTHWORK

f. BORROWED MATERIAL

g. UTILITIES

h. DRAINAGE & ENVIROMENT

i. ROADWAYS, TRAFFIC, CIRCULATION & PARKING

j. ACCESSIBILITY

k. DESIGN CALCULATIONS

Attachment 02 - Revised Scope of Work

4 DESIGN - SITE ELECTRICAL/COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

a. GENERAL

b. UTILITY POWER

c. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

d. COMMUNICATIONS

e. PV MODULES

f. INVERTERS

g. MONITORING & CONTROL

h. PROTECTIONS (LV and MV) & METERING

i. STEP UP TRANSFORMER

j. CONNECTION OF THE PV POWER PLANT TOMV ELECTRIC GRID

6DESIGN - ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR

a. DESIGN GOAL

b. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

c. OCCUPANCY & BUILDING TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS

d. GENERAL EXTERIOR DESIGN FOR ALL BUILDINGS

e. INTERIOR DESIGN

7 DESIGN – STRUCTURAL

a. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

b. STRUCTURAL WORK

c. STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA

d. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

e. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

8 DESIGN – HVAC

a. DESIGN CRITERIA

b. DESIGN CALCULATIONS

c. HVAC SYSTEMS

d. TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

e. TRAINING

9 DESIGN – PLUMBING

a. DESIGN CRITERIA

b. DESIGN CALCULATIONS

c. PLUMBING SYSTEMS

10 DESIGN – ELECTRICAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

GENERAL

Attachment 02 - Revised Scope of Work

a. DESIGN CRITERIA – ELECTRICAL

b. DESIGN CALCULATIONS

c. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

d. ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION

e. POWER AND GROUNDING

f. INTERIOR LIGHTING

g. SPECIAL SYSTEMS

11 DESIGN – FIRE PROTECTION

a. DESIGN CRITERIA

b. AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION

c. FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM

12 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

13 YIELD COMMITMENT

14 WARRANTY

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A – Layout Drawing

Attachment B - Civil Survey Report

Attachment C- Preliminary Subsurface Characterization Report

Attachment D - HNTR Specifications

Attachment E – Fence Details

Attachment F - -Normal & Emergency operation diagram

Attachment G – Erosion Prevention Details

Attachment H – Switching Room

Attachment I – Approved PV Modules

Attachment J – Approved Inverters

1 PROJECT STATEMENTS OF WORK

a. GENERAL The project covered under this solicitation is located at the Site 9485 AFB, Israel, and involves all buildings and site work described in this document.

USACE General Conditions

The USACE General Conditions provided with this solicitation are applicable to this project. The contractor shall be responsible to execute all requirements of this Request of Proposal, drawings & attachments and those required of the USACE General Conditions. The Host Nation Technical Requirements are included in this solicitation.

Order of Precedence

Refer to USACE Specification Section 00 73 16.01 Special Conditions for Projects in Israel and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses in the event of inconsistencies between this Request for Proposal, Drawings/Attachments, Special Contract Requirements (SRs), Host Nation Technical Requirements (HNTRs) and any other documents provided with the solicitation as amended.

Attachment I – Approved PV Modules and Attachment J = Approved Inverters are being provided as for informational only.

b. SCOPE OF WORK The project involves the design and construction of the following:

The plant shall consist on blocks of 1.0 MWp each with a maximum capacity of 5.0 MWp. The PV plant Base Bid shall consist of two (2) 1.0 MWp blocks. Additional 1.0 MWp blocks may be added if Options are exercised. Each block shall include the following components:

• PV modules with an aggregated power of 1.0 MWp

• The PV module shall be connected via DC cables and boxes to an inverter room.

• The inverter room shall include:

o DC switchboard o At least 3 inverters o AC low voltage switchboard o Step up transformer o Medium voltage switchboard o Communication switchboard

Note: The PV plant may have a DC power rating of up to 5.0 MW if all Options are exercised.

All inverter rooms (3 or 4 or 5 of them - according to the options) shall be connected via underground medium voltage cables and fiber optic to a medium voltage room which in turns shall be connected to the base medium voltage room by both underground medium voltage cable and fiber optic.

Fiber optic shall be according to the following specification:

• Fiber Type: Standard SM fiber per G652d

• Loose Tube Diameter: 2.1 mm

• No. of tubes: 2

• No. of fibers per tube: 4

• Central Member: Dialectric FRP.

• Jacket: Halogen-Free Flame Retardant and Corrugated Steel Armor.

• Water Blocking (Core and between Jackets): Gel

The PV plant shall also include a weather station with different measuring equipment for: solar radiation, temperature and etc.

The weather station shall include:

• Pyranometer to measure the horizontal radiation in W/m2

• Several irradiance sensors (one for each block of 1.0 MWp) that measure the irradiance on the PV module plane in W/m2

• Temperature sensor that measure the ambient temperature in °C

• Temperature sensor that measure the module temperature in °C

• Wind speed sensor that measure the wind speed in m/s

The work includes the detailed design of the PV plant, its erection (including all the approval of Israel Electricity Corporation and payments, if necessary).

Accessibility: The site and buildings must be designed and constructed/developed according to Israeli accessibility law.

Sustainable Design: D/B contractor shall design buildings and site according to Israeli sustainability guidelines and in compliance with IS 5281.

Fire Protection and Life Safety: All plans shall be reviewed and approved by IAF Fire Protection and Life Safety Consultant.

Security: Fencing shall design and constructed according to the number of 1.0MW fields awarded under this solicitation.

c. DESIGN OBJECTIVES

Under the Base Bid, the D/B Contractor shall provide a complete and approved design for the Photovoltaic Power Plant with 2.0MW Blocks within 150 calendar days from the issuance of the Administrative Notice to Proceed. The design and construction of the Weather Station are included in the Base Bid. Exercised

Attachment 02 - Revised Scope of Work

Options would require the D/B Contractor to provide an additional 1.0MW blocks to the Photovoltaic Power Plant.

Applicable Criteria: Applicable design and construction criteria references are listed in part 2 of this Description of Work and in the RFP Specifications. Criteria shall be taken from the most current references as of the date of issue of the RFP.

Referenced codes and standards are minimum acceptable criteria.

This RFP and its referenced documents define the necessary criteria to plan and design the facility. The project shall be designed and constructed using metric units of measurement.

Design Quality: Design quality is achieved through the optimization of interior planning, integration of the building with the site, sustainability, selection of building materials and systems for low-cost maintenance and operation, and an overall balance of aesthetics and functionality.

Design Freedom: Requirements stated in this RFP are minimums. Innovative, creative, or cost-saving proposals, which meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged, and shall be considered more favorably.

The project conceptual site plan was developed by the Corps of Engineers and IAF;

the design shall be developed by the D/B Contractor.

The Drawings and the RFP Specifications, along with the other information and requirements in this RFP, serve as requirements for the completion of the D/B Contractor’s design and construction documentation, along with other code, regulatory and professional practice requirements. The extent of development of these RFP documents in no way relieves the successful Offeror from responsibility for completing the design, construction documentation, and construction of the facility in conformance with applicable criteria and codes.

The building gross floor or PV cells areas may not increase or decrease in size without Government approval, except for minor deviations necessary to accommodate building systems. The building gross floor or PV cells area requirements are described below. Gross building area shall be measured to the exterior face of the outside wall.

Design the Facility to complement the visual environment of the Installation.

The D/B Contractor may adjust spaces, as required to accommodate structural layout, and as necessary to provide adequate space for mechanical, electrical and communication spaces. The mechanical and electrical rooms must provide adequate space to safely and efficiently accommodate equipment operation and maintenance.

The spatial relationships and adjacencies in the RFP drawings, however, must be maintained, unless the D/B Contractor recommends changes to the Government, and the Government approves such changes.

The D/B Contractor shall develop and refine the exterior image and aesthetics of the building as part of the design development process. The D/B Contractor’s architect or interior designer shall select the final palette of colors and materials for building interior and exterior to produce a pleasing appearance, coordinated throughout.

Attachment 02 - Revised Scope of Work

All materials, fixtures, equipment, systems, etc. to be used in the construction of this project shall be new, and purchased for the purpose of constructing this facility.

d. D/B CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

The D/B Contractor is responsible for this design in accordance with this RFP document. As such the design responsibility of the D/B Contractor is typically performed by the D/B Contractors' Architect/Engineer firm or Designer of Record hereafter referred to as “DOR”.

The DOR shall perform all Architectural and Engineering services necessary for the preparation of construction contract plans and specifications to build the facilities in this project. This includes, but is not specifically limited to, studies, investigation, analysis and design of buildings, facilities, infrastructures, systems and supporting utilities that are included in the project according to the design documents included in the contract.

The DOR is responsible for providing a 35% and 95%, and 100% corrected final design submissions to include plans and specifications and all supporting analysis for: Civil, Geotechnical, and Environmental Design, Architectural Design, Structural Design, Life Safety and Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, and Communications.

The plans and specifications provided shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract and as specified below. The design must comply with local laws and standards and be completed and approved by engineers authorized by law to design in Israel. The corrected final design is the accepted 95% design with incorporated comments.

Note: The US Government will be allowed a minimum of 14 calendar days for review of each design submittal.

Items not specifically defined in this detailed instruction shall be completed in accordance with Israeli design standards and laws and in coordination with IAF Standards.

The D/B Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, permits, fees, and consultant services to design and construct this compound. The D/B Contractor shall develop a complete site, building and interior design package.

The Design/Build Contractor, as Architect/Engineer of Record, is solely responsible for the design intent and the accuracy of the D/B Contractor’s proposal and its compliance with all RFP requirements and all referenced codes and criteria. Design drawings provided in the Government provided RFP package are to be considered schematic in nature and are to be verified by the D/B Contractor as part of the development of the project design and construction documents.

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The D/B Contractor’s design professionals shall be the designers of record for the entire project; they must take full responsibility for the design and must satisfy themselves that the design meets professional and regulatory standards.

The D/B contractor shall provide all calculations on which the D/B contractor based the design.

e. SURVEY AND GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION A survey was performed by a licensed surveyor and is provided as Attachment B.

The D/B Contractor shall, at its own expense, obtain any additional information required to provide a complete and useable design. Do not contact the surveyor during the preparation of proposals for the solicitation.

A very preliminary Subsurface Characterization report of the 9485 Base area is provided in Attachment C in order to provide basic knowledge of the base surroundings only. The D/B must drill and test the surface layers and LOGS before the foundation design.

f. SPECIFICATIONS The Host Nation Technical Requirements (HNTR Specifications) and the referenced codes and requirements apply to this project. They shall be utilized as design and submittal criteria, and minimum standards for the corresponding construction work, and shall be met or exceeded. D/B Contractor’s designers shall provide complete specifications for the project parts that are not covered by the HNTR specifications and indicate all products to be used in the construction. Final specifications shall include as a minimum, a description of the technical requirements, criteria for determining whether the criteria are met, as well as quality control requirements and procedures.

g. SITE All attachments/drawings depicting site/functional layouts shall be considered conceptual and are for informational purposes only.

Site work includes all design and construction of site features described in the RFP, including but not limited to, site planning, clearing, grading, erosion control, site drainage, utility systems, vehicular circulation systems, walkways, walkway shading structure, site lighting (as required by code), and permanent fencing.

Environmental Considerations and Mitigation Requirements: Should any suspected hazardous materials be encountered during site investigations or construction, the D/B Contractor shall immediately stop work in the affected area, notify the Contracting Officer or their Representative (COR) immediately.

Site Development Constraints: The D/B Contractor is responsible for obtaining all required Environmental permits and approvals. See part 3 for further details.

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D/B Contractor’s Use of the Site. The D/B Contractor shall propose a construction site layout plan for Government approval, indicating proposed locations for staging, storage, trailers, parking and other Contractor use of the site, and shall work with Government to arrive at a final plan acceptable to the Government. The Contractor is responsible for setting and obtaining approval of the planned limits of disturbance specific to the construction associated with the independent clusters of buildings within this contract. D/B Contractor shall maintain the site organized and free from debris.

The D/B Contractor shall prepare a traffic control plan for Government approval, indicating driving routes and traffic patterns for construction and non-construction vehicles for the duration of the construction. Normal base operations and means of transportation must not be disrupted during or by the construction, and a thoughtful plan must be developed for the whole project.

Security and Identification Requirements: See Attachment –Special Requirements.

Verification of Conditions: The D/B Contractor shall field verify existing conditions prior to beginning work. The D/B Contractor and the designers of record shall be responsible for investigating all differing site conditions, discrepancies, and field related issues that are encountered during the design and construction process. The Designers of Record shall be responsible for providing guidance to the Contractor for the resolution of all such issues. The D/B Contractor shall provide notice to the Government of any such issues prior to proceeding and with sufficient time to avoid cost or schedule impacts.

Verification of Utilities: The D/B Contractor and the designers of record shall be responsible for verifying the condition, location, and capacity for all utilities necessary for the project. The D/B Contractor and designers of record shall further verify that all utilities shall meet the requirements of this project.

Regulatory Compliance: The D/B Contractor shall assure that the site development complies with all applicable local, National and Base regulations. Timely acquisition of the necessary design and construction related permits shall be the responsibility of the D/B Contractor. The D/B Contractor, upon notice to proceed, shall immediately begin working on the permits so as not to delay completion of the project. The D/B Contractor shall prepare permits, associated drawings, public notices, and other related documentation as necessary to successfully meet permit approval status. The D/B Contractor shall pay for associated permit fees.

The D/B Contractor is responsible for making all applications and obtaining required reviews, permits, inspections and approvals, and is responsible for payment of fees and charges, which includes building permits.

The D/B Contractor is responsible for provide a temporary fence for the historical stone area for the duration of the construction.

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h. FUNCTIONAL AND AREA REQUIREMENTS No. Building Approximate Gross

Area [m2]

1 PV MODULES (1MW) 5,280*

2 New Inverter room 63.3

Renovation of main electricity room New Switching Room

18.4

* The DB Contractor will determine the appropriate sizing/area during the design phase.

The gross area relates to 1 MW block which contains 5,280 sqm (modules) + 63.3 sqm (Inverter room). The base bid includes 2 blocks of 1 MW each.

Options: The Government has identified Option Items that they wish to be included in the project if available funds allow. The Option Items are identified in the RFP, listed individually on the Bid Schedule, and described briefly below.

Option # Option Item

PV MODULES (1 MW)with New Inverter room PV MODULES (1 MW)with New Inverter room PV MODULES (1 MW)with New Inverter room

4,460 63.3

4,460 63.3

4,460 63.

Options are listed by priority and shall be awarded if funding is available.

Betterments: Betterments are features, materials or systems that exceed the requirements of this RFP. The D/B Contractor is encouraged to provide betterments to the design, while staying within the Project cost limitations. The Offeror shall provide sufficient information on proposed betterments for the Government to determine quality and quantity.

i. CAD AND GENERAL FILE REQUIREMENTS

General: Produce drawings using 3-D Design software with clash control software modules to ensure that there are no conflicting elements between the disciplines.

Provide Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files for design and record drawing submittals. Provide drawings in electronic base CADD files compatible with Microstation and Autodesk software.

CADD Standards: As noted in the solicitation and special contract requirements.

Signature Requirements for Design-Build: The D/B Contractor’s Designer of Record

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The D/B Contractor shall place a “Prepared By:” statement followed by the D/B Contractor’s company name on the drawing cover sheet.

Electronic Deliverables: The following are required electronic deliverables for all design submittals as appropriate:

• Native electronic based CADD files compatible with Microstation or Autodesk software.

• PDF of Drawings and Specifications

• Specification source files

• Calculations

• All Reports, Surveys and Studies

• Shop Drawings/Transmittals

• Architectural Color Boards (photos)

• Submittal Register

• Other (Photos, Project background/support files, etc.)

Drawings: All plans shall be sorted by discipline and marked as follows:

G = Title sheet, drawing index, etc.

C = Civil L = Landscape A = Architectural S = Structural LS = Life Safety M = Mechanical (ventilation, air condition, etc.)

P = Plumbing E = Electrical FP = Fire Protection

Drawing Scales:

Overall Site Plan 1:2000 Site Plan 1:200 to 1:500 Floor Plan 1:50, Roof Plan 1:50 Elevation 1:50 or 1:100 Elevation Details 1:10 Cross-Sections 1:50 Wall Section 1:20 Building Details 1:2, 1:5, 1:10 Interior Elevations 1:20 or 1:50 Profiles 1:500 Horizontal and 1:50 Vertical

(note that all incremental submittals must follow the proposed scaling)

j. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General: All submission documents shall be in English unless stated otherwise in the General Requirements.

Master Schedule: D/B Contractor is responsible for establishing a master schedule within two weeks after contract award which shall include the submissions and meetings. The schedule shall include but not limited to the following milestones:

• Kickoff Meeting/Design Charette

• 35% Design Submission

• Review & Approval of 35% Design Submission by the Government

(minimum 14 days)

• 95% Design Submission

• Review & Approval of 95% Design Submission by the Government

(minimum 14 days)

• Final Design Submission

• Review Period Prior to Approval (minimum 14 days)

• Equipment Submittal Submission

• Review & Approval of Equipment Submittals by the Government (minimum

28 days)

• Pre-Con Meeting

• Mobilization

• Installation of Temporary Fencing

• Earthworks

• Purchase of Pre-fabricated Structures

• Foundation Works

• Structures

• Installation of panels, inverters, cables etc.

• Delivery

Submissions and Meetings: The Design Process shall include the following submissions and meetings:

• Kick-off Meeting/Design Charette (2 days)

• 35% Design Meeting (1 day)

• 95% Design Meeting (1 day)

• Final Design Meeting (1 day)

Design Quality Control Data: Provide a quality control review. For Design-Build projects, this shall be a coordinated effort between the D/B Contractor and his Designer of Record. This review shall evaluate both the technical accuracy and discipline coordination. The final submittal shall include a single set of 100% prints and specifications stamped with a Quality Control stamp on the cover pages to indicate that the review was performed and corrections made. Verify that all equipment is correctly identified the same way on all sheets and in the specifications. Ensure that all work as indicated on the drawings is fully and consistently specified.

Number of Copies: Five full size paper copies and one electronic copy are required for each submittal (35%, 95% and 100% Construction Documents) and shall be submitted (mailed or hand delivered) to the Contracting Officer or their Representative (COR) for distribution to the review team.

Responding to Review Comments: The Designer of Record (DOR) and the D/B Contractor are responsible for the resolution and incorporation of government comments into the project design. The D/B Contractor shall be required to initiate, utilize and maintain all design reviews noted above.

35% Submission: Include the following drawings and reports as applicable to the project:

Architectural:

• Floor Plans – Provide all floor plans, indicating room names and basic dimensions.

• Building Elevations – Provide all building elevations indicating all exterior materials.

• Building Section – Indicate heights of critical building elements.

• Wall Section - Provide a typical wall section for each building – describe wall materials.

• Color Board: Provide preliminary material and color board.

Geotechnical:

• Final Geotechnical Report.

• Results of subsurface investigation.

• Boring Location Plan and Logs.

Civil:

• Narrative description of the existing and proposed site utility layouts, civil systems, and general infrastructure.

• Conceptual Overall Site Layout Plan(s) and Conceptual Building Site Layout Plans -

Indicate above and below grade utility lines and superposition, vehicular circulation paths, buildings, and existing site features to remain.

• Utility Plan(s) and Profiles.

• Pavement Plan and typical cross sections of asphalt and concrete roadways, parking, and pedestrian paths.

• Longitudinal Road Profiles.

• Existing and Proposed Drainage Area Maps and hydrological report.

• Traffic Control Plan.

Landscape:

• Conceptual Overall Landscape Plan and Conceptual Landscape Plans – Indicate plant materials and a conceptual irrigation approach.

Mechanical:

• Narrative description of the proposed mechanical systems.

• Code review for the project.

• Floor and roof plans showing the location of major equipment, ductwork (single line) and piping

• Basic schematic control diagrams and sequences of operation

• Heating and cooling load calculations based on rough loads in the buildings to include the input summary of all assumed loads based in design criteria and assumptions.

• Rough plumbing calculations to determine domestic water heater size.

• Layout of mechanical room including all access space, size of equipment.

• Life-Cycle Energy Analysis.

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• Outline specifications.

• Design analysis that clearly delineates design intent of each section M, FP, P and has a complete narrative of the controls concept sequence of operation.

Electrical and Communication:

• Narrative description of the proposed electrical and communication systems.

• Single Line Diagram.

• Preliminary floor plans with dedicated space clearly identified for electrical and telecommunications rooms.

• Main equipment (PV module and Inverter) selection, including data sheet

• PV plant conceptual design: inclination and azimuth angels, DC field layout

• Simulation report - The D/B contractor shall run and provide a simulation report of the expected PV system performance, including: Monthly yield in MWh, Specific yield in kWh/kWp and Performance Ratio. The simulation shall be executed by software such as PVsyst, PV*SOL (at the least advanced level) or equivalent software.

• Inverter room layout Life Safety and Fire Protection:

• Code Compliance Summary Sheets.

• Life Safety Floor Plan.

• Principles of the safety plan Calculations: Calculations must be complete and in sufficient detail to support the items outlined in the Basis of Design and indicated on the drawings. Provide calculations required by this document and as follows:

• Electrical and communication: Preliminary Design Analysis including Preliminary load calculations for utility connections.

• Structural: Preliminary Design Analysis including Preliminary structural calculations.

General information about dimensions of main elements such as columns, beams, bearing wall, foundation methods, etc.

• Mechanical (HVAC): Preliminary design analysis including preliminary load calculations.

• Civil: Preliminary design analysis including preliminary calculations for utilities such as water, sewage, and storm drain pipes; stormwater conveyance and management facilities; existing and proposed drainage areas; earthwork volumes for cut and fill; pavement sections; sight distances for roads; traffic analysis; etc.

Specifications: Provide complete general specifications, not detailed.

Interior and Exterior Finish Documentation Binders: Provide separate interior and exterior color documentation binders indicating all proposed material and color selections.

95% Submission: The 95% Submittal provides a nearly complete and final set of contract documents essentially ready for construction by the D/B Contractor. All previous government review comments must have been addressed. Include the following drawings as applicable to the project:

Architectural:

• Floor Plans – Provide all floor plans, indicating room names and dimensions.

• Building Elevations – Provide all building elevations indicating all exterior materials.

• Roof Plan – Provide a plan of all roof areas, indicating direction of slope and method of drainage.

• Building Section – Indicate heights.

• Wall Sections – Provide sufficient wall section(s) to indicate all materials and

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• Section and Plan Details.

• Finish Schedule – Indicate all proposed finishes.

• Furniture/Equipment Plan.

Civil:

• Legend and Notes.

• Existing Conditions.

• Overall Site Layout Plan.

• Building Site Layout Plans.

• Grading Plans.

• Water and Sewer Plans and Profiles.

• Storm Drain/Stormwater Management Plans and Profiles.

• Pavement Plan and typical cross sections of asphalt and concrete roadways, parking, and pedestrian paths.

• Longitudinal Road Profiles.

• Existing and Proposed Drainage Area Maps and hydrological report.

• Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.

• Traffic Control Plan.

• Utility and Site details.

• Erosion and Sediment Control Details.

Landscape:

• Overall Landscape Plan, Landscape Plans by group of buildings and irrigation plan.

• Plant Schedule – Provide a complete plant schedules keyed to the plan.

Structural:

• Foundation Plans - Include for all structures, showing dimensions, arrangements, elevations, locations referred to a column line grid system, type of foundation and foundation obstructions. Include the layout of all slabs, footings, piers, grade beams, piles, etc., showing all foundation features of the design.

• Framing Plans – Include a framing plan for each structural level of the facility, showing dimensions, elevations, and column locations and numbering referenced to a column line grid system, and overall sizes of members and components. Show the layout of beams, joists, stringers, etc.

• Structural Details – Show typical details of construction, indicating the connection and relationship between components of the structural system.

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