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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

1. This Amendment is being generated to issue Addendum 5 and Q&A documents dated 2 September 2015. All RFI's received after the due date have been answ ered and are included in this final Q&A document.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Sep-2015

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 W912KC-15-B-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Jul-2015

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

02-Sep-2015

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USPFO FOR PENNSYLVANIA

ATTENTION: DEPT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFF

: P & C, RM#242,

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP PA 17003-5003

W912KC 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

Q&A

Questions & Answers for RFP W912KC-15-B-0001 Dated: 2 September 2015

Q – “Stone is labeled around the building on sheet C101 but there is no way to determine the extent of the stone required. Please provide a plan that clearly indicates the extend of stone required.

A – Stone is to be placed in all areas re-graded (disturbed) within the fence line and drives outside the fence line. See C102 and C103 for potential grading limits.

Q – “Stone” is labeled around the building on sheet C101 but there is no detail or description of the stone. Please provide a detail or description that shows the required thickness and type of stone.

A – All new stone areas and disturbed existing stone areas to be covered with 8” 2A aggregate.

Q – Are all windows part of Additive Bid Item #2?

A – Yes, all windows are Window Type “W1” Q – Is the entire sprinkler system for the new additional and existing building as show on FP101 part of Additive Bid Item #7?

A – No. Sprinkler system for both new addition and existing building is a base bid item.

Q – Are liner panels required for this building?

A – Yes, Liner panels were specifically requested by the Government.

Q – C 507 underground basin details call for the stone to be wrapped in Geotextile Fabric. Is there a more specific specification or will any geotextile fabric do?

A – Geotextile should be Class 4, Type A.

Q – Storm sewer profile C 302 shows CB-5 as proposed. Plan view C 102 & C 507 shows CB-5 as existing. Please clarify.

A – Assume CB-5 is existing Q – CB-10 on profile C 302 Top 426.30 invert 419.70. CB-10 on detail C 507 top

426.40 Invert 420.40. Please clarify.

A – Top = 426.30, Inv = 419.70

Q – The erosion control plan looks as though it was designed to include option 6.

Will the 18” filter fence be required in this area if option 6 is not used?

A – Plan was approved for the entire potential project. The contractor will only be responsible to install any necessary measures to control erosion within the final work area.

Q – Civil dwg. C 101 has “STONE” labeled several places. Other than the details for the underground detention basins, that show 8” of 2A cover over the basins, I don’t see a detail for stone anywhere else. Also Bid option #6 is the same and looks like STONE on the 2:1 slope. Can this be clarified with a detail (type, depth etc.) and the limits of the areas that require “STONE” A – All new stone areas and disturbed existing stone areas to be covered with 8” 2A aggregate. Stone is to be placed in all re-graded areas (disturbed) within the fence line and drives outside the fence line. See C102 and C103 for potential grading limits.

Q – New 6” water main is to connect to existing water main. What size and type of pipe is the existing water main?

A – Based on available information the existing water line appears to be 12” cast iron line.

Q – Would you please confirm the due date and time for response for FBO – Y Construction of a 6085 square foot single-story addition, site work, utilities and demolition of existing building on site. FBO website says September 8, 2015 and the SF 1440 says September 1, 2015. If the due date is indeed September 1, 2015 can we3 respectfully request and extension of September 8, 2016 and should response be mailed or e-mailed.

A – The SF 1442 is the official solicitation and the date of the bid opening is September 1, 2015 @ 1030 am. The bid opening for this project will not be extended. This is a public bid opening and bids shall be hand carried or mailed overnight. All packages shall be received prior to 10:30 a. otherwise they will be deemed late and will not be opened.

Q – In Admin 101 there are 8 registers shown but nothing denoting what they are to be. Please advise?

A – They are supply registers (SR) for FRN-1; 8 inch by 6 inch, 150 CFM each. Refer to Section 23 30 00 for the specification.

Q – Sheet C104 shows a 6” sanitary sewer line existing the building on the south side and connecting to an existing sanitary sewer line. Sheet P101 shows a 4” sanitary sewer line existing the building on the east side. Which is correct?

A – The sanitary piping is to exit the building to the south and is to be 4 inch to the connection to the existing sanitary.

Q – Is the contractor responsible for the exterior gas service to the building and gas meter as shown on sheets C104 and P102 or will this be provided by the gas utility company per section 335100, paragraph 1.06B?

A – The contractor is responsible for all costs related to utility services to the building.

Q – Is the contractor responsible for the primary electrical service from the pole to the transformer or will this be provided by the utility company?

A – Yes, the contractor is responsible for the primary service. Refer to Sheets E101, E501, E601 and specification sections 26 05 13, and 33 71 73 Q – Is the contractor responsible for the pad mounted transformer or will this be provided by the utility company.

A – Yes, refer to Sheets E101, E502, E601 and specification sections 26 12 19.

Q – Please provide contact information for the electrical service provider.

A – All coordination for base utilities is made through the Bureau of Reservation Maintenance Office. Contact information for this office will be provided at the pre-construction conference to the successful offeror.

Q – Section 25 90 00 contains references to a Building Automation System. The “Scope Reduction Items” document posted notes to delete the Building Automation System. Is the Building Automation System required?

A – An HVAC control system is required.

Q – Addendum #1 – Is just a new cover sheet for the drawings. It lists the alternate bid items as follows:

ABI #1 is the same as Bid option #1 ABI #2 is the same as Bid option #2 ABI #3 is the same as Bid option #4 ABI #4 is the same as Bid option #6 ABI #5 is the same as Bid option #7 ABI #6 is the same as Bid option #5 This does not match the bid form with description for the alternates Please advise?

A – ABI #5 is the same as Bid Option #3 as indicated on the revised drawing per Addendum 1. See revised sheet G001 as part of Addendum #4 Q – Alternate Bid Item #1 – We need specifications on the hoist, Just a 3 ton Monorail & Hoist assembly is not enough information.

A – Specification section 41 22 19.13 “Monorail and Hoist” was included in the Bid Documents.

Q – Alternate Bid Item #3 (or #5 based on Addendum 1) _ Lists Maganese Ironspot Modular Velor Facing Brick on the South Facing Brick on the South Facade, Is this for the entire South Elevation? Is this to be installed over the split face and matte face cmu? There is no description or detail. Also, I looked on the

Endicott Clay Project’s website and could not find Maganese Irospot Modular Velor on there. Please advise if it is available.

A – Extent of brick as bid option is shown on the South Elevation on sheet A201. The brick is shown in Wall Section 1 on sheet A303. The product is still made and shown on the website. Correct spelling as per the bid documents, is “Manganese” not “Maganese”.

Q – Alternate Bid item #5 (or #6 based on addendum 1) – Existing equipment – Relocate two (2) vehicle lifts as directed by the government. – We need additional information on these lifts and pictures would help. Also the description states (2) but the floor plan only shows (2). Please advise.

A – The existing lifts to be relocated are existing on site. Drawing A101 shows both lifts in their relocated locations. One lift is to be relocated into the new addition. The other lift is to be relocated into the existing building.

Q – There is a file titled – Re-design scope reduction items on the website with the specifications and solicitation. Are we to use this in preparing our bid or have these items been revised in the drawings and specifications already.

A – These items have been included in the bids documents already.

Q – Specification Section 072500, Part 2 Products, 2.01 Vapor retarder Materials, A. Vapor Retarder Sheet: ASTM D4397 polyethylene film, clear. “I. Water Vapor Permeance: As required by referenced standard for thickness specified. “ – I cannot find a thickness specific anywhere in the documents. Please clarify?

A – Thickness is 0.25mm (10 mil). See Addendum #4.

Q – There are 2 new light fixture types, G, and H that are not listed on the fixture schedule. Can you please provide a part number or specify what type of fixture will be required?

A – Lighting Fixture schedule on E602 of bid documents dated May 2, 2015 has the required information for the fixtures. That information is follows:

Fixture G – Suspended Fluorescent – Lithonia Lighting – ST8 3 32 120 FEB10PS-1/3 – 3 – T8 – 79 – 120 – Suspended 9” – 0” AFE – Provide adjustable aircraft cable and aircraft gripper (“STACGE Min 72”). Provide Emergency Ballast “ELM 14” in fixtures indicated.

Fixture H – Ceiling/Wall mounted Hazardous Gasketed Fixture – Columbia Lighting – FDPH4 2 32 CP EU GLR – 2 – T8 60- 120 – Wall mounted 9”-0” AFF/ ceiling mounted – Provide fixture with 90 deg with 15 deg increments mounting hardware. Provide correct mounting hardware for ceiling mounted fixtures.

Q – Spec. Section 32 31 00 paragraph 2.06.A.16 notes to “install control system with detector loops as shown on the drawings”. This is not shown on the drawings.

Please provide a layout plan for the control system and detector loops.

A – See Detail in Addendum #4 Q – Sheet C101 notes 30’ wide sliding gates. I/C505 notes a 32’ sliding gate, which is correct?

A – Sliding gates are to be 30’ wide.

Q – The fuel piping plan on P102 notes “1/2” FOS Boiler”. What does “FOS stand for?

A – FOS – Fuel Oil Supply Q – The fuel piping plan on P102 notes “1/2” FOS to Boiler”. The only boiler noted on the plans or schedules is the existing boiler in the existing building. Is a new boiler required? If so please provide plans and specifications for the boiler.

A – The fuel tank service the existing boiler is to be relocated and the fuel piping and pumps are to be provided with new piping.

Q – The fuel piping plan on P102 notes “1/2” FOS Oil Fired Unit Heater Piping”.

There are no unit heaters shown on the plumbing or mechanical plans or schedules.

Please provide unit heater plans and specifications if required.

A – The unit heater is existing. The fuel pump serving the unit heater is to be relocated and provided with new piping.

Q – What type of pipe is required for the natural gas lines?

A – See Specifications Section 33 51 00 Q – What type of pipe is required for the fuel oil lines?

A – Fuel oil piping is to be Sch. 40 black steel with threaded joints.

Q – Is the pole equipment shown in detail 4/#501 furnished and installed by the contractor or the utility company?

A – All primary power modifications and new installation of service to the building is the responsibility of the contractor.

Q – I am being asked for two items by the blast window companies that are specific for the project: (1) stand-off distance and (2) charge weight. Please provide this information so I may obtain pricing for the windows.

A – Explosive Weight – 1 at 51 feet.

Q – Plan C102 shows two test pits (TP-2 & TP-3) but the specifications only have a test pit log for TP-1 which I not shown on the plans. Do you know if the test pit logs are available for TP-2 & TP-3 and where is the locations of TP-1?

A – TP -1 is located between the Existing VM Shop (T-144) and Buildings S-1- 61 approximately 15’ above the existing inlet. TP-2 and TP-3 are for infiltration testing and only have information related to infiltration rates.

Q – What is the size of the existing water line along Gettysburg Street that we tie into?

A – The existing waterline appears to be a 12” Cast Iron Line.

Q – Can the excess excavated material be hauled to the dump site on Fort Indiantown Gap property as was allowed on the sanitary sewer job we recently bid?

A – Yes, the site on Quarter Master Road shall be used first and that is full then the one on Johnson Trail may be used. Coordination shall be made with Training Center Engineers after preconstruction conference is held.

Q – Please provide the following information: Manhole inside dimension A – The interior manhole dimensions are 7ft x 7ft x 7ft Q – Please provide the following information: opening in roof of manhole, can it be in the middle of offset to the side as shown on detail 10, dwg. E502 A – The manhole opening is to be offset to allow access to the ladder.

Q – Provide detail for frame and cover.

A – 34” round opening: Material conforming to ASTM A-48, Class 30;

Designed for H-20 Highway Loading: (2) Concealed pick holes; Text “ELECTRIC” on top of cover that is 2” high.

Q – Re: Dwg. E601 – Service Meter, (Shown on drawing below transformer vault T-1) Please provide specification and location for service meter.

A – The utility service meter is specified in 261219-2.04-A-8. The service meter is to be attached to the side of the transformer.

Q – Please reference specification section 28311 and drawing E106. Sheet keynote #1 says to connect the existing fire alarm panel to the new fire alarm panel. Our NICET engineer has reviewed this and believes there is no way to interface 2 Fire- Lite model 9050UD panels together (assuming the existing panel is the same model as specified for the new panel), and utilize the same notification appliances, Section 28311 makes no mention of this requirement, not provides any indication of interfaces devices or instructions for execution. Please clarify the requirements for integration of the two fire alarm panels.

A – The existing fire alarm panel is hard-wired zoned panel that is not operation. The existing hard-wired zones shall be connected to the new addressable fire alarm panel via addressable contact monitors.

Q – Controls for the complete operations and functions of all heating, ventilation and cooling for this project. Who is providing controls? Who is installing controls?

What are the specs of the controls? Is there a main command unit they must tie into? Is there special com wiring needed? Are these EMS controls?

A – Refer to Addendum #5 Q – Provide clarification that lines can be run down the wall. Condensation drain lines, gas lines and refrigeration lines cannot be run in block walls.

A – All piping in finished spaces is to be concealed.

Q – Provide specs on the ductwork insulation.

A – Refer to Section 23 07 00.

Q – Who is moving the fuel oil tanks?

A – The contractor who is awarded the project.

Q – Provide spec for trench drain – make, model, size.

A – Trench drain is cast in place, refer to structural drawings. Refer to Section 22 13 16 for trench drain grate specifications.

Q – Provide spec for wash sink sanitary A – Refer to Section 22 30 00 Q – Provide specs for plumbing fixtures cleanouts, drains, eyewash, sink, wall hydrants, etc.

A – Refer to Sections 22 11 13 and 22 30 00 Q – Provide sizes of BFP, water meter, strainers and specs.

A – The water meter and backflow preventer are to be the same size as the water service. Refer to Section 22 11 13 for the specification.

Q – Should utilities tie back into existing building after demo is completed?

A – The electric and communications systems for the existing building will be provided with service through the new construction. The industrial waste (IW) will be connected to the existing oil water separator.

Q – Reference section 210500, paragraph 2.03 D: may grooved joints be used for pipe” and smaller?

A – Threaded piping is to be used for piping that is 2” and smaller.

Q – Reference section 210500, paragraph 2.03.F; may grooved joints be used for pipe 2-1.2” to 4”?

A – Grooved piping can be used for piping that is 2-1/2” and larger.

Q – May grooved joints be used for 6” fire suppression piping?

A – Grooved piping can be used for piping that is 2-1/2” and larger.

Q – Should schedule 40 black steel pipe be used for all fire suppression piping?

A – The piping for the fire suppression system is to be Sch. 40 black steel Q – There is a note at column line A-6 on sheet S101 that states “6” DEEP BLOCKOUT (TYP)” and points to the column, Section 2/S301 and 4/S302 both show the column bearing directly on the surface of the concrete slab at FFE with no 6” deep block out. Is a 6” deep blackout required at the columns? If so please provide details accordingly.

A – No block out is required. Delete text and leader “6” DEEP BLOCKOUT

(TYP)”.

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