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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

Solicitation W912P523B0003 for the K25 Observation Building is hereby amended as follow s:

a.) Requirement for a fully-executed Project Labor Agreement to be provided by the contractor has changed from "prior to Notice to Proceed" to "prior to Aw ard." Timeframe for providing this PLA is changed from 21 to 14 Calendar days.

b.) Questions and Answ ers Document and the Summary Change Document have been added to the solicitation.

c.) Site Visit Sign-in Sheet, revised Plans and revised Specif ications have been added as an attachment to this solicitation.

d.) The bid due date is changed from 9 February 2023 at 1300 hrs. CST to 15 February 2023 at 1400 hrs. CST.

e.) FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, And Completion Of Work has been updated.

f.) DFARS 252.236-7001 Contract Draw ings, and Specif ications has been updated.

g.) FAR 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation has been updated.

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 06-Feb-2023

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 W912P523B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Dec-2022

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

06-Feb-2023

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110 9TH AVE SOUTH, A405

NASHVILLE TN 37203

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The standard size code has changed from $39,500,000 to $45,000,000.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

K25 Observation Building - Questions and Answers Q. Per Section 1.8 (page 4 of the released solicitation), this project appears to require the use of a project labor agreement (PLA). USACE should not mandate use of a PLA on this project. Any government mandate or prohibit ion of contractors' use of PLAs may be unduly restrictive of competition. In the Government's commitment to free and open competition for publicly funded work, the lawful labor relation s policies and practice s of private construction contractors should not be a factor in a Government agency's selection process. Neither a public project owner nor its representative should compel any firm to change its lawful labor policies or practice s to compete for or perform public work, as PLAs effectively do. This government mandate for PLAs can restrain competition, drive up costs, cause delays, and lead to jobsite disputes. If a PLA would benefit the construction of a particular project, the contractors otherwise qualified to perform the work would be the first to recognize that fact, and they would be the most qualified to negotiate such an agreement. Please refrain and reconsider imposing any PLA mandates on any contractors and defer to the contractor’s judgment as to whether a PLA is appropriate for a given project. This requirement is below the $35M threshold for mandator y PLAs and, as such, we request that the PLA requirement be removed from this solicitation.

A. PLA is not waived for this project. Executed PLA Agreement is required prior to award.

Q. With respect to the liquidated damage clause, does the stated project duration take into consideration issues with material procurement given the current state of the supply chain and long lead times that the industry is experiencing?

A. There is time allotted for material procurement in the PoP duration. The contractor should bid the job to complete all scope within the specified contract duration.

Q. What are the wage rates and benefits to be based on, Davis Bacon or the current CLA agreement associated with the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORO)? Wage rates need to be known prior to providing a bid. Who does the PLA have to be executed with, Knoxville Construction Building Trades Council.

A. The required wage rates are included with the solicitation. Yes, the PLA agreement will be executed with the Knoxville Construction Building Trades Council.

Q. Are any permits from the City of Oak Ridge required for this project?

A. Yes, the Contractor shall obtain construction permits from the City of Oak Ridge.

Q. Does all waste including construction debris go to the Y12 landfill site?

A. Soil generated from excavation activities suitable for use as backfill or contouring fill can be spread in/around the Viewing Platform construction site. Spoil materials not suitable for use as backfill or contouring fill as well as debris from excavations will be disposed at the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill at Y-12. All municipal type wastes (new construction materials, packaging materials, office trash, food debris, etc.) shall be commercially disposed off-site by the Contractor

Q. Can you post an amendment detailing the required labor rate (If any).

A. Labor Rates are attached to the solicitation. No additional information will be provided, please bid, or propose as shown.

Q. Are any badges required for access to ETTP and/or access to Y-12 Landfill? Is GET training required as the site is on D.O.E. property?

A. Badges are not required for access to the Viewing Platform construction site at the ETTP or to the Y-12 Landfill.

GET training is not required for the Viewing Platform construction project at ETTP. The Contractor shall follow U.S. Army Corps of Engineers training requirements.

Q. Can you please clarify the intent for All utility tie-ins?

A. The Contractor is responsible for all utility tie-ins, as well as connecting and disconnecting temporary utilities.

ETTP is not an operating plant with formal "plant systems" any longer. Any outages required for connections/disconnections must be coordinated with the utility owner – City of Oak Ridge Electrical District for electricity; Oak Ridge Utility District for natural gas; City of Oak Ridge Public Works for water and sewer; and UCOR for storm drain. Drawing H765 was revised to assign responsibility for underground run of power (from new end-of-line pole to be installed by CORED) from UCOR to Contractor.

Q. Does the Gov. provide RADCON radiation survey include existing asphalt, concrete, underground utility piping and/or soils excavated as part of the Viewing Platform Bldg. and Site improvements construction efforts? Will this Gov. provided RADCON support be on a continuous basis while excavation is being performed or only periodically? Also, will the RADCON support also perform radiation surveys of incoming and outgoing equipment?

A. UCOR will provide a Radiological Protection Technician (RPT) to scan excavated material, including asphalt, concrete, underground utility piping and/or soils, for radiological contamination during excavation activities.

Because the work area has previously been remediated and/or determined to meet or exceed public health and safety standards, continuous radiological protection coverage is NOT required. A RPT will scan the area to be excavated prior to the start of work. After the Contractor marks the area to be excavated, the Contractor shall give 24-hr advance notice to allow the area to be surveyed prior to starting excavation. During excavation activities, a RPT will periodically perform spot-check surveys of excavated material and equipment to verify the absence of radiological contamination. Excess dirt or spoils that cannot be used as backfill or contouring fill for construction of the Viewing Platform will be stockpiled on site while UCOR completes the documentation for acceptance of the materials at the Y-12 Landfill. Excavated materials to be disposed at the landfill will generally fall into two categories: spoil materials (soil co-mingled with gravel, rock, asphalt, etc.) containing items less than 2-ft x 2-ft in size) and construction/demolition waste (excavated larger items sized to be less than 8 feet in length). Subsurface items/debris (concrete, utility lines, etc.) that are excavated shall be set aside by the Contractor to allow access to the items for surveying, surveyed by an RPT, and released by Radiological Protection prior to disposal at the Y-12 Landfill. The Radiation Contamination sign referred to is a boundary posting for a remediation project to the north of the Viewing Platform construction area and does not apply to the Viewing Platform area. These signs will be moved north to the entrance of the remediation project area. An RPT will perform radiological surveys of incoming and outgoing equipment used for excavation purposes only. Radiological surveys of other equipment such as forklifts, dump trucks, delivery trucks, etc., are not required.

Q. Is it the Govt intent for the contractor to prepare the site specific SWPPP and submit to the state along with application fees as stated in the project specifications?

A. The UCOR SWPPP is provided as a reference for the contractor to assist them in preparing their SWPPP and submitting to the state for permit.

Q. Will the Gov. provide radiological surveys and green tags for these efforts?

A. The Government will provide radiological surveys and green tags if they are required. However, the only excess material and equipment that require radiological survey before removal from the facility are excavated materials to be shipped to the Y-12 Landfill for disposal.

Q. Can you please provide the DOE K-25 sites MS4 permit?

A. There is no MS4 permit at the DOE K-25 Site. The contractor will need to comply with the SWPPP which the Contractor will submit to TDEC with the NOI for coverage under the Construction General Permit.

Q. Who will perform the building inspections; USACE or the TN local government inspectors?

A. USACE will perform contract compliance inspections and the TN local government will perform occupancy compliance inspections.

Q. Is a state of TN General Contractor license required, or is a GC license from another state acceptable since this is a Federal project?

A. There is no requirement or mention of a General Contractor permit in this solicitation. No additional information will be provided, please bid, or propose as shown.

Q. Will the sign-in sheet from the site visit be posted?

A. This will be addressed via Amendment

Q. Is there a specified HVAC control or BAS system for the building?

A. No BAS system; controls to be local.

Q. Are there data/comm, low voltage, sitework, and demolition specifications for the project?

A. Please see Specification Section SECTION 00 01 10 Site Improvement specifications.

Q. Regarding specification section 083613 Sectional Doors, please indicate the warranty period and requirements for 1.7-A. Special General Warranty?

A. See Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors. Paragraph 1.7-A was appended with the following sentence:

Special General Warranty is provided by the General Contractor and is for a period of one year following date of Substantial Completion.

Q. Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors paragraph 1.7 B.2 indicates a warranty of 5-years from substantial completion for the manufacturer’s warranty. Our sectional door subcontractor has indicated that there isn’t a manufacturer that can meet this duration. Is this an acceptable alternative?

A. See Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors. Paragraph 1.7 B.2 was revised to specify a Warranty period of 2 years from date of Substantial Completion.

Q. Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors paragraph 1.7 C. indicates a 10-year Finish Warranty. Our sectional door subcontractor has indicated that there isn’t a manufacturer that can meet this duration. Is there an acceptable alternative?

A. See Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors. Paragraph 1.7 C was revised to specify a Warranty period of 3 years from date of Substantial Completion.

Q. Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors paragraph 2.3 C. & D. The product specified will not meet these requirements. The .149 U value, 7 R- value cannot be met with this type of product. In order meet these requirements the Glass sections would have to be eliminated and different door specified. We have attached product data for Overhead Door Series 596 which we believe would be a good example of a product that could meet these requirements. Is this an acceptable alternative?

A. An R-Value of 4.1 which is available with the Overhead Door aluminum and glass door, model 521, is acceptable in lieu of the R-7 and U-.149 stated in the specification. See Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors.

Paragraph 2.3. D was revised to specify a U-Value of 0.24 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F (same as R- 4.1).

Q. Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors paragraph 2.3 F. 3. Slotted vertical track has been discontinued from all manufacturers. Please advise on an acceptable alternative?

A. See Specifications section 083613 Sectional Doors. Paragraph 2.3 F.3, was revised to delete the slotted vertical track and now reads: Track Reinforcement and Supports: Provide galvanized- steel members to support track without sag, sway, and vibration during opening and closing of doors.

Q. Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors paragraph 2.3 I.1. & 2. Our sectional door supplier has indicated that both of these locking systems cannot be installed together. Please indicate which lock shall be required?

A. See Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors. Paragraph 2.3 I.1 was deleted, leaving the assembly identified in 2.3 I.2 as the only locking device.

Q. Specification section 083613 Sectional Doors paragraph 2.3 L 1. A. indicates clear anodized finish however, page -H697 (Exterior Elevations) shows a note that the door is to be painted Type 1. Is it preferred that this element be powder coated to match paint Type 1?

A. Regarding specification section 083613 Sectional Doors, paragraph 2.3. L. 1.a., the finish of the aluminum door is to be the manufacturer's standard clear anodized finish, as stated. This matches the clear anodized finish on the aluminum storefront and entrances. The note on H697 directing the overhead door to be painted was deleted. This same change to an anodized finish required a change to Sheet H706, Door Details, where the door finish is called out as clean anodized aluminum and the trim is called out as break metal rather than paint. On Sheet H709, Door Types, the overhead door, Z101, was changed to aluminum and glass with clear anodized finish and a thickness of 1 3/4".

Q. In regard to material RB-2 (096513-2), there is a minimum order requirement on this material which is well in excess of what the project requires. Would it be acceptable for the RB-2 material to be 6” versus 8”?

A. See Specification section 096513 Resilient Base and Accessories. Paragraph 2.1 B 3.b, was revised to read: RB- 2: 6 inches. The Finish Legend on H711 was revised similarly.

Q. Is there a certain percentage that the prime (small business) must perform to meet project requirements?

A. Yes, Prime Contractor will self-perform at least 15% according to FAR 52.219-14, LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING.

Q. Note on sheet C1E-700NHP-H744 reads “Loop Road From Avenue “M” Ref. Sheet H751” however, we cannot locate this page. Please provide this drawing sheet.

A. Drawing H751 is exclusively for Phase II of the project. The referenced note is west of and outside the Phase I boundary. Neither the drawing nor the note is relevant to this project.

Q. To the east side of the sheet H744 the project limits appear to extend beyond the sheet. Please confirm no work is needed in this location.

A. The overall NHP project limits (Phase I + Phase II) extend to Avenue J (Meritus Avenue), but the limits for the VP Building construction project are defined by the Phase I boundary line that is about 50 feet east of the east wall of the Viewing Platform Building.

Q. Is the contract only to consist of Phase I?

A. Yes.

Q. Please confirm that radiation is not anticipated to be present in this project scope. Additionally confirm the contractor is not to carry pricing for RADCON or other similar abatement.

A. The work area has previously been remediated and/or determined to meet or exceed public health and safety standards. No radiological contamination is anticipated to be present in this project scope. The contractor is not to carry pricing for RADCON or other similar abatement. UCOR will provide a Radiological Protection Technician (RPT) to scan excavated material, including asphalt, concrete, underground utility piping and/or soils, for radiological contamination at no cost to the contractor. During excavation activities, a RPT will periodically perform spot-check surveys of excavated material and equipment to verify the absence of radiological contamination.

Continuous RADCON support is not required.

Q. The drawings call out not to insulate the exhaust, exposed supply, and exposed return duct. The specifications call for insulation of the exhaust, supply, fresh air, and return. Please clarify the insulation requirements for the mechanical scope.

A. Exposed ductwork does not require insulation (per Insulation Note on H726) but needs to be paint grip and painted black. Note 6 next to the Finish Schedule on H711 was revised to read: Paint ceiling, walls, exposed ducts, and conduit above 10'-6", PT-2. Also, see Specification section 23 07 13 Duct Insulation. The following items under

3.3 Schedules were revised as follows. Item A was revised to read: Concealed Supply and Fresh Air Ducts: Glass Fiber 2" Thick. Item B was revised to read: Concealed Return Ducts: Glass Fiber, 2" Thick. Item D was revised to read: Exposed Supply and Return Ducts: Uninsulated paint grip. Item E was revised to read: Exposed Exhaust Duct:

Uninsulated. Drawings H728 and H729 were also revised to note that all ductwork above 10'-6" shall be painted PT- 2.

Q. Drawing P1E-700NHP-H731 calls for ½” thick fiberglass insulation on the cold/domestic water. However, the specification calls for 1” thick. Please clarify which is desired.

A. The correct insulation thickness is 1" per the specifications. Drawing P1E-700NHP-H731 Plumbing Note 16 was revised to read: All cold water pipe above grade shall be insulated with 1" fiberglass, low pressure insulation with white universal jacket.

Q. Drawing P1E-700NHP-H731 call for insulation of the rainwater systems to be at 1” thick (fiberglass). However, the plumbing specification show 1-1/2” fiberglass insulation. Please clarify which is desired.

A. The correct insulation thickness is 1-1/2" per the specifications. Drawing P1E- 700NHP-H731 Plumbing Note 19 was revised to read: All horizontal rainwater piping above grade shall be insulated with 1-1/2" thick fiberglass insulation with vapor barrier mastic wrap.

Q. The drawings appear to use the terms mineral fiber and glass fiber interchangeably for the mechanical insulation.

Please confirm that these terminologies refer to fiber glass insulation as the intended material.

A. Clarification, fiber glass insulation is the intended material

Q. Sheet H712, item 13 states “Provide bond beams at maximum vertical spacing of 3’-0” C.C. Whereas, sheet H721 states, “Provide bond beams reinforced with (2) #5 spaced at 8’-0” max. Please clarify which is required.

A. Sheet H721 is correct. Sheet H712 Reinforced Masonry Note 13 was revised to read: Provide bond beam reinforced with (2) #5 bars spaced at 8'-0" C/C max.

Q. Please transmit the current PLA for the project.

A. There is no current PLA for the project. Bidders will provide a signed agreement within 21 calendar days following award and prior to notice to proceed.

Q. The specification lists warranty times for the metal siding as 20-years. Please confirm this is the intent.

A. See Specification section 074213 Insulated Metal Wall Panels. Paragraph 1.11 C.1 (for weather tightness) was revised to read: Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion. Paragraph 1.11 D.2 was revised to read: Finish Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion. Note that Paragraph 1.11 B.2 Warranty period for materials and craftsmanship shall remain at 2 years.

Q. The specification list warranty times for the storefront as 10-years. Please confirm this is the intent.

A. See Specification section 084113 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts. Paragraph 1.8 B.2 (for material and workmanship) was revised to read: Warranty Period: 2 years from date of Substantial Completion. Paragraph

1.8 C.2 (for finish) was revised to read: Warranty Period: 5 years from date of Substantial Completion.

Q. Are speaker strobes desired for the fire alarm system?

A. The fire alarm system will use horn strobes for notification and will not be networked with the adjacent building.

The speaker strobes were deleted from specification section 28 31 00 Fire Alarm Paragraph 2.11 and drawing E1E- 700NHP-H739 in the building package and drawing E1E-700NHP-H765 in the site improvements package (resulting in the Site Improvements Cover Sheet H742 also being updated to show the correct revision and date for Sheet H765). Requirements for networking the fire alarm system with the system in the adjacent building were deleted in Specification section 28 31 00 paragraphs 1.1 A, 2.1, and 3.1 B.

Q. Would the government consider extending the proposal due date?

A. Yes amendment to the solicitation has extended proposal due date to 15 Feb 2023.

Q. If we are submitting SF24, is this all that is needed to cover both items (3) and (4) in RFP Section 2.2?

A. A completed SF24 would be sufficient to cover items (3) and (4) in RFP Section 2.2.

Q. Project specifications indicate the requirement for an executed PLA within 21 days of notice of award. To date, we have officially invited over 500 subcontractors to participate in this project and despite an abundance of initial interest, each has indicated an unwillingness or inability to participate with such requirements. Can the requirement for a PLA be waived for this project with demonstration of good faith efforts? Also, does the PLA requirement apply to all trades or specific trades?

A. PLA requirement is not waived for this solicitation. Labor agreement would define specific trades (if any) that could not be supported by the local union hall. Executed PLA Agreement is required for Award.

SUMMARY CHANGE DOCUMENT

Solicitation No. W912P523B0003 Amendment No. 0003

I. CHANGES TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS. Remove Section 01 14 00 in its entirety and replace with revised Section 01 14 00.

B. Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY EVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS. Remove Section

01 57 19 in its entirety and replace with revised Section 01 57 19.

C. Section 07 42 13 INSULATED METAL WALL PANELS. Remove Section 07 42 13 in its entirety and replace with revised Section 07 42 13.

D. Section 08 36 13 SECTIONAL DOORS. Remove Section 08 36 13 in its entirety and replace with revised Section 08 36 13.

E. Section 08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS.

Remove Section 08 41 13 in its entirety and replace with revised Section 08 41 13.

F. Section 09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES. Remove Section 09 65 13 in its entirety and replace with revised Section 09 65 13.

G. Section 23 07 13 DUCT INSTALLATION. Remove Section 23 07 13 in its entirety and replace with revised Section 23 07 13.

H. Section 28 31 00 FIRE ALARM. Remove Section 28 31 00 in its entirety and replace with revised Section 28 31 00.

II. CHANGES TO CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. The following CONTRACT DRAWINGS have been revised and replaced:

Drawing No. Description

A1E-700NHP-H684 BUILDING COVER SHEET

A1E-700NHP-H697 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A1E-700NHP-H706 DETAILS - DOORS

A1E-700NHP-H709 DOOR TYPES

A1E-700NHP-H711 FINISH PLAN & SCHEDULES

S1E-700NHP-H712 GENERAL NOTES

M1E-700NHP-H728 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

M1E-700NHP-H729 SECOND FLOOR HVAC PLAN

P1E-700NHP-H731 PLUMBING SCHEDULES, NOTES & DETAILS

E1E-700NHP-H739 COMMUNICATIONS, FIRE ALARM & GROUNDING PLAN

A1E-700NHP-H742 SITE COVER SHEET

E1E-700NHP-H765 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

--- END OF AMENDMENT NO. 0003 TECHNICAL CHANGES---

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Intent: The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) construction contract for the East Tennessee Technology Park National Historic Preservation Project for Construction of Viewing Platform/General-Purpose Building, Roads and Grounds Improvements, and Delineation of Former K-25 Building Footprint located at the U.S.

Department of Energy Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (DOE-OREM) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

1.2 Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Project: The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

1.3 Basis of Selection of Award: Award shall be made to the lowest priced bidder who is determined to be responsive and responsible. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.214-19, Contract Award—Sealed Bidding—Construction, for more information.

1.4 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract.

1.5 Who May Submit: This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

1.6 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard: The NAICS code for this project is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45,000,000.

1.7 Specifications and Drawings: Specifications and Drawings will be provided as separate files and will be available on Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. See the complete drawings and specification package located at PIEE.

The Specifications and Drawings are part of the solicitation/contract and shall be considered in that respect (see Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings and Specifications).

1.8 Within 14 calendar days following Bid Opening the Contractor acknowledged as the “apparent low bidder” shall furnish the Contracting Officer with an executed PLA meeting the minimum requirements, and containing the mandatory terms, of this section. The Contractor shall not be entitled to Award until it has furnished such evidence of an executed PLA.

1.8.1. The PLA must establish wage rates applicable for the duration of the PLA, regardless of whether corresponding collective bargaining agreements expire. The PLA shall include the following terms, or substantially identical language as approved by the Contracting Officer:

(a) “During the term of this PLA, there shall be no strikes, pickets, work stoppages, slowdowns or other disruptive activity for any reason by Labor Organizations or their members, and there shall be no lock out by the Contractor or its subcontractors. The Labor Organizations agree that they shall not incite or encourage participation in any such disruptive activity and shall undertake all reasonable means to prevent or terminate it.”

(b) “This PLA supersedes any other collective bargaining agreement that may conflict or differ from the terms of this PLA. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this PLA and any collective bargaining agreement, this PLA shall govern. If any collective bargaining agreement contains provisions that are not covered by this PLA, such collective bargaining agreement provisions shall bind the parties to the collective bargaining agreement with respect to employees covered thereby.”

(c) "Deductions for Labor Organization dues, if any, for employees who are not members of Labor Organizations shall not be more than an amount necessary to cover the Labor Organization's costs of collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment. Contributions to employee benefit funds of a Labor Organization from employees who are not members of that Labor Organization may be required only if, and to the extent that, the benefits immediately accrue to the direct benefit of such employees and do not require membership in the Labor Organization.

(d) "Nothing in this PLA shall be deemed to limit a Contractors or its subcontractors' right to reject proposed employees, provided that such right is exercised in good faith, or to use their own employees."

1.8.2. When the Contractor submits the fully executed PLA prior to contract award the Contracting Officer, Office of Counsel and any other parties deemed necessary by the PDT will review the PLA for compliance with the contract requirements. Identified areas of non-compliance will be addressed with the Contractor and corrected. Award shall not be made until a PLA that is fully compliant with the contract requirements is received.

1.9 Pre-Bid Site Visit: An organized site visit has been scheduled to occur during the solicitation period on 4 January 2023 at 10 a.m. Local time. Bidders should inspect the job site prior to submitting a bid. Bidders should take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work and the general and local conditions that can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers, agents or employees, unless included in the solicitation, the specifications or related documents. Please refer to FAR 52.236-27 Alt I, Site Visit (Construction) incorporated by full text in this solicitation, for information pertaining to the scheduled site visit.

REGISTRATION: Only registered persons will be permitted to attend the site visit. In addition to the information below, please also provide your firm’s name, firm’s CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, and name and position title of primary point-of-contact and their telephone number and email address. Please provide this information via email to robert.t.allman@usace.army.mil.

Contractors and/or potential contractors wishing to attend a pre-bid shall submit a Nashville District (LRN) Security Access Form to the Contract Specialist five (5) business days prior to the site visit or meeting. If submitting the document in less than five business days, the bidder may not receive approval for participation. The Contract Specialist will notify the Contractor if the request is approved or denied. Any pre-bid meeting which will cover anything other than public domain information shall be limited to U.S. Citizens, except under unique circumstances.

U.S. CITIZENS: The bidder shall submit a Nashville District Corps of Engineers U.S. Citizen Pre-Bid and/or Site Visit Request Form to the LRN Point of Contact, Contract Specialist Todd Allman, no later than five (5) business days prior to the site visit. If submitting the document in less than five (5) business days, the bidder may not receive approval for participation. The LRN POC will notify the individual(s) if the request is approved or denied. The Security Access Form and guidance is available as a pdf attachment on with this solicitation and is titled Pre-Bid Meeting and/or Site Visit Request Form.

FOREIGN NATIONALS (FNs): All non-U.S. Citizens, including permanent residents wishing to attend the site visit must be approved in advance. FNs wishing to attend a site visit shall submit a completed Nashville District Corps of Engineers Foreign National Pre-Bid Meeting Request Form and legible color copies of two (2) of the following documents: Passport (unexpired or expired), Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 04 N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), unexpired foreign Passport with I- 551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization, an Alien Registration Receipt Card with photo (INS Form I-151 or I-551), unexpired Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688), unexpired Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I- 688A), unexpired Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327), unexpired Refugee Travel Document (INS Form I-571), or unexpired Employment Authorization Documentation issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I-688B) to the LRN Point of Contact, Contract Specialist Todd Allman. These documents must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to the site visit. FN requests require approval at the Headquarters U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) level. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis but will be limited. The form is available as a pdf attachment on with this solicitation and is titled Foreign National Pre-Bid Meeting Request Form.

For questions and /or concerns regarding the site visit, please contact Contract Specialist Todd Allman via email at the address referenced above. Please submit all site visit request forms to Todd Allman at robert.t.allman@usace.army.mil and Dellaria Martin at dellaria.l.martin@usace.army.mil.

When you send your site visit request form, please put “W912P523B0003 – (Foreign National or U.S. Citizen) Request Form- (Your Company Name)” in the subject line of the email. Please edit the information in parenthesis to match the request form you submit and your company name.

This will be the only site visit for this project. If you miss the scheduled site visit, no other arrangements will be made due to personnel and time restrictions.

2.0 POC for Communication/Questions: Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing to the Nashville Contracting Branch, Attn: Todd Allman at email robert.t.allman@usace.army.mil Inquiries must identify the solicitation number, the requestor’s company name, address, email address, and telephone number to include area code.

Phone calls or requests to arrange meetings at the Nashville District during the solicitation period to discuss project requirements or company’s capabilities are highly discouraged and will not be scheduled.

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

Project: K25 OREM DOE Obervation Building The Solicitation Number is: W912P523B0003 The Bidder Quick Add Key is: 58JZ58-FG7UGX

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Quick Add Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key- Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email -Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue- A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S.

Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

NOTES:

Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

1. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the solicitation governs. Any changes or revisions to the solicitation will be made by formal amendment.

Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the solicitation; or (c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

2. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds will be disabled ten (7) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system three (3) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation.

1.10 Amendments Prior to Date Set for Closing of Invitation for Bid (IFB). The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications or drawings or both prior to the date set for submission of bid. Such revisions and amendments, if any will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this IFB. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices proposed or both, the date set for receipt of bids may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable bidders to revise their bid. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for receipt of bid.

1.11 NOTICE TO BIDDER: Use of Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances

a. In accordance with Section 326 of P.L. 102-484, the Government is prohibited from awarding any contract which includes a specification or standard that requires the use of a Class I ozone-depleting substance (ODS) identified in Section 601(a) of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C 767a(a)), or that can be met only through the use of such a substance unless such use has been approved, on an individual basis, by a senior acquisitions official who determines that there is no suitable substitute available.

b. To comply with this statute, the Government has conducted a best effort screening of the specifications and standards associated with this acquisition to determine whether they contain any ODS requirements. This requirement has no relationship to ODSs.

c. If the bidder possesses any special knowledge about any other ODSs required directly or indirectly at any level of contract performance, the U.S. Army would appreciate if such information were surfaced to the Contracting Officer for appropriate action. To preclude delay to the procurement, the bidder should provide any information as soon as possible after release of this IFB and prior to the submission of bids to the extent practicable. It should be understood that there is no obligation on the bidder to comply with the request and that no compensation can be provided for doing so.

2.0 WHAT, HOW, AND WHERE TO SUBMIT BID

2.1 There is no BID SCHEDULE for this project. This work will be bid as one complete job. Please fill in your bid amount on the appropriate box of the SF 1442.

2.2 The following documents must be submitted with your IFB in original and one (1) copy:

(1) SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award

a. Should include:

i. Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS)

ii. CAGE number

iii. Taxpayer ID number

(2) Solicitation amendments acknowledged, if applicable

(3) Original Bid Bond with Power of Attorney

(4) Bid Guarantee (see FAR 52.228-1)

NOTE: To establish its responsibility the bidder may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding previous experience in performing comparable work, business and technical organization, financial resources, and plant available to be used in performing the work. The requested statement submitted will have the following: a minimum of one (1) up-to-date banking reference for their firm and a minimum of three (3) past performance references for similar work.

a. The banking reference shall include the financial institution’s legal name, complete physical address, a point-of-contact (POC) at the financial institution, the POC’s telephone number, and email address.

b. The past performance references shall include firm’s name, the contract number, the contract period of performance and/or contract completion date, the contract’s aggregate value, a brief description of the project, a POC, the POC’s telephone number, and email address.

2.3 PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS: Bids will be publicly opened at the time set for opening in Block 13 of the SF1442 via video conference presentation that shall be held on Wednesday, 15 February 2023 at 2:00 PM Central Time. The content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested, who may be present. Unbalanced bids may be rejected.

The teleconference information is as follows:

LINK: https://usace1.webex.com/meet/robert.t.allman

2.4 SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Bidders shall submit their bids no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF 1442 of this solicitation or the latest amendment (if applicable) as follows:

The Bidder’s bid shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as described below. The Bidder’s bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method to this solicitation is electronically via PIEE Solicitation Module online submission. NO OTTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (EMAIL, FACSIMILIE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.,) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidders shall submit their bids using the following link:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC BIDS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all bids shall be submitted electronically via the Solicitation Module of Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite, as described below. Submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format. Electronic Bid Submissions is required through the Army’s Electronic File Sharing Service in PIEE (https://piee.eb.mil/). The PIEE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. Information regarding how to set up a vendor registration is included in this link:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/vendorRegister.xhtml. On this page, click on the “Vendor User Registration” Doc and it will take you through the process of registering as a vendor.

If you plan on submitting a proposal, be sure to select “SOL-Solicitation” in the drop-down list and choose the “Proposal Manager” role to be given the proper permissions.

Further training is available at the following links:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml - This link shows information regarding the Solicitation application in PIEE and the different roles available.

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml - This link is for Offerors regarding the Proposal Manager function and instruction on submitting an offer.

a. File Size Limitations: Offerors are advised to follow the PIEE instructions for uploading files. PIEE supports delivery of up to 1.9GB per file, with no limit on the number of files, as well as multiple file formats. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload them into the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

b. File Description: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention.

Each file name shall begin with the firm’s name, and a brief file description. NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the file description. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

d. Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the Solicitation document. The time and date of bid receipt will be the upload completion/delivery time and date recorded within the PIEE site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g.

10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 14.304.

e. Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office Suite 2016 or Adobe Acrobat Reader 11. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purpose of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the Government will consider the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the PIEE Website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases. The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location other than those designated to receive bids. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that bids are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

3.0 INSURANCE/BONDS:

3.1 BID GUARANTEE. In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, the bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond (use Standard Form 24) 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 bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $2,000,000.00. If using a Bid Bond, it must be submitted on SF 24. The SF 24 can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

3.2 INSURANCE. Contractor shall carry Liability and Insurance. See FAR 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation.

3.3 The bidder whose bid is accepted will be required to comply…