W912K6-16-R-0001-P00001.pdf

PJMS 129058

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate RFIs # 1-3 and to correct the number of required copies of proposals to submit. In section 00 21 00 para 2.1, the vendor is required to submit 2 copies of the CD/DVD.

The provision, 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, is inserted and the vendor is required to provide a bid bond. All questions that w ere submitted after the 26 Feb 2016 deadline must be resubmitted in order to be answ ered. The new deadline to submit any questions is 16 Mar 2016 @ 12:00 PM EST. All questions must be submitted via email using exhibit F.

No other changes to the solicitation.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Mar-2016

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 W912K6-16-R-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Jan-2016

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

15-Mar-2016

CODE

MD ANG BASE CONTRACTING OFFICE

MD AIR NATIONAL GUARD

MARTIN STATE AIRPORT

2701 EASTERN BOULEVARD

MIDDLE RIVER MD 21220-2801

W912K6 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912K6-16-R-0001

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 # 1

Under section SECTION 00 21 00 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS, paragraph 2.1, it states: " Prospective offerors shall submit the following volumes in two separate packages and 1 CD/DVD" Is hereby changed to read:

"Prospective offerors shall submit the following volumes in two separate packages and 2 CD/DVD"

Below are all the RFI/Answers for questions received by 26 Feb 2016 RFI #1 26 Feb 2016 1 Please provide means and method of document control. We will need to provide documents to our subcontractors and need to know how the Government will allow us to distribute the drawings and specifications.

Vendors may provide a copy of the required section to each subcontractor as needed but not the whole set. Also, vendor may not post the complete set to their website.

2 Please confirm that all horizontal pathways under raised floor are by the electrical contractor.

Installation of Horizontal Pathways for telecommunications system is specified in specification 26 20 00 section

3.1.4.14. (Note: how the GC divides the work between his subs is his responsibility) 3 Please confirm that overhead ladder runway in the TR is the only pathway to be installed by the telecommunication contractor.

Installation of Cable Tray is specified in specification 26 20 00 section 3.1.5. (Note: how the GC divides the work between his subs is his responsibility) 4 Please confirm that the TMGB, TGB and backbone grounding system are by the electrical contractor.

Installation of telecommunications grounding is specified in specification 26 20 00 section 3.1.12.3. (Note: how the GC divides the work between his subs is his responsibility) 5 Please confirm that cabinets #7 and #8 in room 135 are intended to be spare, empty racks.

Cabinets 7 & 8 are type K racks. Refer to A2/T‐504 for telecommunication rack details.

6 Please confirm that fire‐stopping is to be performed by the electrical contractor.

Sealing of Electrical Penetrations is specified in specification 26 20 00 section 3.1.11 and specification 27 10 00 section 3.1.6. (Note: how the GC divides the work between his subs is his responsibility)

7 General Note #4 under detail A3 on T‐502 is unclear. The table in this detail indicates that "SPARE" locations are to have cabling provided to and terminated in those ports for future use. General Note #4 indicates "SPARE" outlets are to only receive a blank modular insert covers and that no cabling is to be pulled to these port locations.

Please clarify which is correct.

General Note #4 for A3/T‐502 is correct.

8 Keyed Note #2 on T‐601 indicates that the Category 6 UTP cabling for the NIPR voice and data drops are to have an overall shield (F/UTP). Please confirm that all Cat6 cabling is to be F/UTP.

Yes, all CAT 6 UTP shall have an overall shield.

9 Specification Section 271000 ‐ 2.4.5 states that the contractor is to "provide pre‐connectorized optical fiber and copper patch cords for patch panels." No further information is provided as to the type, quantity or length of fiber and copper patch cords we are to provide. Please specify whether or not these are to be CFCI and, if so, provide types, quantities, and lengths.

Patch cords shall meet minimum performance requirements as specified in TIA‐568‐C.1, TIA‐568‐C.2 and TIA‐ 568‐C.3 for cables, cable length and hardware specified. Provide quantity as required by the drawings.

10 In Section 00 21 00 – Submission Requirements and Instructions: Points 2.1.3 and 2.1.4. •Bidders are instructed to submit a single copy in a separate sealed envelope of documentation of adequate financial resources and to see Exhibit H “Company Information. Exhibit H instructs bidders to provide similar financial information in Volume 1 “Pricing.” Should this information be submitted in a separate sealed envelope, or Volume 1 “Pricing.”

It should be provided in a separate sealed envelope that is included in Volume 1 “Pricing”. The envelope could be a standard #10 business envelope as an example.

11 In Section 00 21 00 – Submission Requirements and Instructions: Point 2.5.3.4. •Bidders are instructed to provide no more than three (3) Performance Relevancy Questionnaires, Exhibit A. The instructions on Exhibit A say to include no more than five (5) of the Performance Relevancy Questionnaires. Should bidders submit a maximum of three (3) or a maximum of five (5) Performance Relevancy Questionnaires?

The bidders shall submit a maximum of three (3) Performance Relevancy Questionnaires.

12 Reference: Section 00 21 00 Submission Requirements and Instructions, Article 2.5.3.4 instructs Offeror to prepare not more than 3 of these documents. Reference: Exhibit A instructs Offeror to prepare not more than 5 of these documents. Please clarify the conflict.

See above question.

13 Reference: Section 00 21 00 Submission Requirements and Instructions, Article 2.5.3.11 instructs Offeror’s reference emails to arrive later than the closing date for receipt of proposals. Reference: Exhibit C instructs Offeror’s reference emails to arrive no later than 16‐Mar‐16. Please clarify the conflict and confirm the deadline.

All responses and documentation required shall be submitted by the deadline which is 16 Mar 2016, 4:00 PM

EST

REVISED 15 Mar 2016 ‐ All responses and documentation required shall be submitted by the deadline which is 30 Mar 2016, 4:00 PM EST 14 Reference: Section 00 21 00 Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors, Article 13 Brand Name Requirements, although there are references to the brand names within the related specifications, Offeror could not locate the Justifications and approvals published on FBO with solicitation. Please provide.

Justifications will be posted.

15 Offeror requests two (2) weeks extension for proposal submittal beyond 16‐Mar‐16 Request is denied. Proposals are due 16 Mar 2016 @ 4:00 PM EST.

16 Please confirm that the Pre-proposal inquiries cut off date is "no later than fifth working day prior to closing" as stated on the solicitation in 3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS Questions are due 26 Feb 2016 per the preproposal conference and slides.

17 On the top right corner of Drawing M702, there is a detail for typical VAVR's connection. The detail indicates Thermometers in the pipeline adjacent to the designation for an automatic air vent. Are thermometers required? This is 3/4" pipe size. P/T plugs would be a more viable option here. Please advise.

THE USE OF P/T PLUGS IS ACCEPTABLE

18 Confirm that GC will be carrying the TAB contractor and the DDC Control contractor as first tier subcontractor per specification 013000 section 1.5.1 and that we should NOT include them in our pricing proposal.

GC TO PROVIDE TAB AND DDC CONTROL CONTRACTOR PER SPECS

19 Drawings M801 thru M805 General Note #1 states that the new control system shall integrate with the EXISTING JCI METASYS control System. However, Specification 230923.1320 section 1.4B indicates that the existing base-wide DDC system is manufactured by TRANE. Please advise which is correct.

EXISTING BASE-WIDE DDS SYSTEM IS MANUFACTURED BY TRANE

20 Note #8 on drawing C-120 is referring to M-100, however the later is not part of the drawings set, please provide M-100.

NOTE SHOULD REFER TO MS-101

21 Structural drawings are depicting steel work related to the enlarged patio of Option #4 that not marked as option, please clarify what is the base bid include of work related to Option #4 (Enlarged Patio).

ALL STRUCTURAL RELATED WORK, CANOPY AND COLUMNS, ETC ARE IN BASE BID. OPTION 4

IS FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT ONLY. SEE C-110 AND A-100

22 Option 5 - Aluminum Sunshades is not show on plans, please provide a detail for the installation of these sunshades, advise if these are exterior integral sunshades or interior blinds? Is it required only at window types shown on A603 or is it required for the storefront and curtain wall types shown on A604?

ALUMINUM SUNSHADES ARE INTEGRAL EXTERIOR SUNSHADES TO BE INSTALLED ON

WINDOW TYPES W1 AND W4 ONLY. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 08 41 13 PARAGRAPH

2.3.3 FOR DIMENSION AND BASIS OF DESIGN. FOR A GRAPHIC VIEW SEE BUILDING

RENDERING ON COVER SHEET G-001 AND WALL SECTION A4 ON SHEET A-311

23 Exhibit E of the Solicitation is showing a breakdown that is not in line with the projects specification section and their description or the project work trades. Please advise if it's acceptable to provide an alternate breakdown that would encompass all the project requirements.

VENDOR MAY PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE BREAKOUT FOR CLIN 1 THAT IS SIMILAR TO EXHIBIT

E.

24 Is Project Description, Vol 2, Part 1, of Subfactor 1 inclusive of 10 page limitation? In other words, 10 page count limitation includes 3 project descriptions?

VOL 2, PART1, SUBFACTOR 1 IS LIMITED TO 10 TOTAL PAGES (EXCEPT FOR RESUMES WHICH

IS LIMITED TO TWO PAGES). THIS SECTION CAN BE AN EXTENSION OF EXHIBIT A

INFORMATION OR NEW INFORMATION BUT IS LIMITED TO 10 PAGES.

25 On 2.5.3 Vol 2, Part 2 Offeror Past/Present Performance Info, Section 2.5.3.4 asks to prepare not more than 3 of Exhibit A Part 1. This contradicts with Exhibit A introductory paragraph asking to prepare no more than 5 Exhibit A. Please clarify. VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE ONLY 3 QUESTIONAIRRES.

To what extent SCIF applicable to Contractor? Is a Site Security Manager required full time?

A SITE SECURITY MANAGER WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE MDANG

26 On the solicitation, 33. MILITARY REAL PROPERTY DATA - DD FORM 1354, it states "DD Form 1354 accounts for five percent (5%) of the total contract amount" , Please provide Form 1354 and provide the requirements for filling the form.

A COPY OF DD FORM 1354 SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE AWARD WINNER. THIS WILL BE A

REQUIREMENT OF THE CONTRACTOR TO FILL OUT AND WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE

PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING.

27 Schedule - sec 01 20 00.00 20, sub para 1.2.4 include TAB activities in schedule. We are to carry 15% of duration where construction activities will not occur (is this float).

PER FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Apply-Small Business must perform 15% of cost of contract, not including the cost of materials with its own employees

28 Please provide POC @ BG&E and also provide the project Account #.

VENDOR WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PROCURE A CONTRACT FOR UTILITIES. ANY

REQUIREMENTS WITH BGE WILL BE DISCUSS WITH AWARD WINNER

29 Section 01 33 29, page 4, section 1.6.4 - is the contractor to procure a contract with BG&E or other source that will supply 35% building consumption from green energy supplier on behalf of government or just identify source that will meet this requirement? Section states that the Contractor will not be responsible for the cost, just a source for minimum 2 years that can source green energy as stated?

VENDOR WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PROCURE A CONTRACT FOR UTILITIES. ANY

REQUIREMENTS WITH BGE WILL BE DISCUSS WITH AWARD WINNER.

30 Can the Superintendant serve also as the Environmental Manager?

YES, HOWEVER HE MUST HAVE AN MDE GREEN CARD CERTIFICATION.

31 Superintendant can also perform duties of CQC System Manager. Can a CQC System Manager with 30 years of construction experience with CQC Management knowledge be assigned this role in lieu of a graduate?

NO. PERSON IN THIS POSITION MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOLICITATION.

32 Section 01 45 00 10, page 4, para 3.4.3, CQC Personnel - requirement of additional personnel requires presence of such individuals on-site while activities are ongoing. Such individual shall be directly employed by the Contractor and not be part of Subcontractor or Supplier team. It means that at a given point when majority of the trades are working, contractor shall have to employee CQC certified individual to fulfill this matrix in addition to third party testing and inspection requirement? Can the contractor enforce the 3 phase QC requirement only through CQC System Manager thereby not having additional personnel's? The project being design-bid-build, this requirement is not clear. Please clarify.

A SEPARATE CQC MANAGER CAN OVERSEE ALL.

33 Section 01 45 00.00 10, page 10, section 3.9-j. The project being design-bid-build the contractor is not responsible for design. Is this section applicable? If yes, what design aspects are to be considered?

DELETE SECTION 3.9-j

34 Is AISC followed steel plant in lieu of AISC certified plant acceptable?

AISC CERTIFIED PLANT REQUIRED

35 Please specify what the clearance requirements are for personnel working on this project.

IAW IC Tech Spec-for ICD/ICS 705 "Construction and design of a Controlled Area should be performed by US companies using US citizens to reduce risk, but may be performed by US companies using US persons (an individual who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1 101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by Title 8 U.S.C. 1 324b (a)(3))."

Vendors do not need to have a clearance to work on the project but all personnel that will work on the site must submit a Wing access form (to award winner) that will be checked by Security Forces personnel prior to start of work on the project. This is the same form that was used for access to the preproposal meeting/site visit.

RFI #2 1 Mar 2016 1 On drawing M-503, detail A3 depicts 2 of the 2" CWS and 2of the 2" CWR lines per unit. However, the floor plan drawing MP-101 only indicates 1 of 2" CWS and 1of 2" CWR line per unit. Please clarify.

The detail is incorrect. Only (1) 2" CHWS and (1) 2" CHWR are required per the floor plan.

2 There is no detail indicated on the drawings for the Heating Water coils at the air handling units. There is a detail for the Chilled Water Coil shown on drawing M - 501. Are we to use the same detail for the Heating Water?

Yes, the chilled water coil piping detail can also be applied to the hot water coil at the air handling units.

3 Drawing S404 & S405 is depicting rebar on CMU walls called out with a reference "See wall Schedule on S-601 for Reinforcement", however drawing S-601 shows no schedule or details for masonry walls, please provide additional details for CMU wall reinforcement.

"Typical wall reinforcing schedule was removed. See note #11/S101 and #7/S201 for typical wall reinforcing not adjacent to openings, UNO."

4 Specification section 01 50 00 para 3.2.2 indicate that “The Government will make reasonably required utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies” please advise locations/distances of the temporary utilities proposed outlets.

THE ONLY TEMPORARY UTILITY IS WATER, A FIRE HYDRANT 100 YARDS FROM THE SITE. ELECTRICITY IS NOT

AVAILABLE NEAR THE PROJECT SITE.

5 Solicitation stipulates that GC to self perform 15% of the project with his own force, please advise if the GC site personnel would account toward this percentage?

THE GC SITE PERSONNEL WOULD ACCOUNT TOWARD THE 15%.

6 Please advise what is the design basis for windows, storefronts & curtain walls.

it’sYKK Protek Blast Mitigation Products or approved equal 7 I think the question is, why aren't they mentioned? Also, is there any additional information available about these pipes?

"Insulation specification 23 07 00 sections 2.3.1 cold pipe line and 2.3.2 hot pipe line. These two systems are not listed on the table 1 and table 2 under section 3.2.1.6 pipe insulation material and thickness."

See attached image for the Chilled and Hot Water Insulation Material and Thickness tables

8 Drawing E-100 requires the electrical contractor to remove and replace the existingmanhole "CMH-108" What Size manhole is existing? What size manhole should we propose to provide?

Refer to A4/E-508

9 Drawing E-401 & E605 Shows PHWP-1A & PHWP-2A starters, but the equipment that it is serving are not shown.

Where are the water pumps that they are feeding?

PHWP-1A is in the same location as PHWP-1B but they stack vertically so it doesn't show up on the floor plan. They both serve boiler B-1 with one of the pumps serving as a backup pump on stand-by. It is the same for PHWP-2A & PHWP-2B except that they serve boiler B-2 10 Please specify whether keyed LC fiber connectors are required at both the work area outlet and telecom room termination points or just the work area outlet.

KEYED LC FIBER CONNECTORS ARE REQUIRED AT WORK AREA OUTLETS OR TELECOMM ROOM

TERMINATION POINTS. SUGGESTED VENDOR IS CORNING OR EQUAL PRODUCT.

11 Please confirm that all CATV equipment is by others and that this scope only includes the horizontal RG6 cabling from the Comm Room to the monitor outlets.

Refer to Specification 27 05 14.00 10 Cable Television Premises Distribution System.

12 Please confirm that a reference to “4 – Duplex LC” in detail A3 on drawing T‐502 indicates 4 keyed duplex LC ports in a faceplate – a total of 8 strands.

Refer to T-503.

13 Please advise what is the design basis for windows, storefronts & curtain walls.

Basis of design is YKK Protek Blast Mitigation Products or approved equal

14 In reference to the Buy American Act and it’s applicability –

Vendors should look through the provisions and read each one. The provisions can be viewed at https://farsite.hill.af.mil

RFI # 3 4 Mar 2016 1 Drawing E-601 requires the electrical contractor to remove include cost for utility fees & charges. This is a fluctuating cost & usually we would exclude this from our bid. Who is the BGE Designer Representative for this project? If we are required to carry these cost it is crucial that we get an estimate from the utility company. If this is a cost that we must carry, can we provide an allowance in our bid?

ELIMINATE REFERENCE TO KEYED NOTE 6, CONTRACTOR TO DISREGARD NOTE. GOVERNMENT WILL

CONTRACT OUT WORK WITH BG&E.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The offer guarantee has changed from is not required to is required.

The required response date/time has changed from 16-Mar-2016 04:00 PM to 30-Mar-2016 04:00 PM.

The Issued By organization below has been deleted:

JULIANNE HITCH

USPFO FOR MARYLAND

301 OLD BAY LANE

HAVRE DE GRACE MD 21078-4003

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been added by full text:

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

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