Amendment W912WJ23Q0001-0006.pdf

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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

Amendment 0006 is to revise the Specif iations and answ er industry questions, questions No. 19 - 20 are applicable to this amendment.

The closing due date remains December 29, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Dec-2022

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 W912WJ23Q0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Nov-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 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

23-Dec-2022

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

Sheila.M.Winston@usace.army.milEMAIL:978-318-8159TEL:

SHEILA M WINSTONVINCUILLA / CHIEF, CONTRACTING DIVISION

W912WJ23Q0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION 1: THE DRAWINGS ARE SIZED IN PDF AT 8.5 X 11”. CAN THERE BE ACCESS TO

FULL SIZED DRAWINGS?

ANSWER 1: THE PDF ONLINE CAN BE “ZOOMED IN” FOR EASIER VIEWING. VENDOR MAY

PRINT DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS LARGER THAN 8.5 X 11” FOR THEMSELVES.

QUESTION 2: Will electrical permits with the local electrical utility company be required?

ANSWER 2: Contractor will be required to coordinate with the local electric utility company and adhere to their permitting requirements

QUESTION 3: Will electrical permits with the local municipality be required?

ANSWER 3: Unless required by the local electric company, no permits with the local municipality will be required.

QUESTION 4: Specification Section #9 states that all subcontractors performing work shall be licensed for their respective disciplines. Do contractors need to be licensed in the state of Connecticut? We carry electrical licenses for Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

ANSWER 4: Yes, licensure in Connecticut is required.

QUESTION 5: Please provide clarification: Per Specification section 9: Licensed Contractor. The

Contractor shall be licensed as a General Contractor. Does the prime contractor need to be licensed in the State of Connecticut?

ANSWER 5: The Contractor shall be licensed as a general contractor in the state where work is to be performed and they shall adhere to all local, state and federal requirements.

QUESTION 6: On the bid templet you have $5000 set aside for the electrical work allowance. It appears that the electrical work could be more than that. Will there be any other allowances for electrical if it is more than the $5000?

ANSWER 6: The $5000 allowance is for utility work as documented in line item 002.

Eversource is the electrical provider for the site. Coordination must be with the provider for disconnection This amount may not be changed during the quote submission process. Once the Purchase Order is awarded and final coordination can occur with the utility provider, the awarded contractor must provide final verification of the cost for the disconnection to the Technical Point of Contact.

QUESTION 7: Our attendees for the site visit were unable to attend due to an emergency demolition. Would we be able to schedule another site visit?

ANSWER 7: No aditional site vists will be scheduled. Those who did attend were not allowed to enter the home, so an interested contractor can go to the site (141 Mansfield Hollow Road, Mansfield Center, CT) and look on the outside, however you can not see the inside of the utility building and garage. There will not be personnel on site to assist, please email any questions to the Contract Specialist.

QUESTION 8: Is there a basement in the Utility Building?

ANSWER 8: No, there is not a basement.

QUESTION 9: Is there asbestos in the Operator Quarter’s Building?

ANSWER 9: No, asbestos has been previously abated.

QUESTION 10: Is there lead paint present on the interior/exterior of the Operator Quarter’s

Building?

ANSWER 10: No lead present.

QUESTION 11: Is there any outside consultants working on this project?

ANSWER 11: No, there are no outside consultants on this project.

QUESTION 12: Is the Utility Building bathroom to be demolitioned?

ANSWER 12: No, the water tank is to be placed in the existing bathroom.

QUESTION 13: Can you clarity to the response to Q&A #5 on Amendment #3. Please see question and response below:

ANSWER 13: SEE REVISED STATEMENT OF WORK, 1. A. “General Description of the Work to be

Performed”, Subpart 9 “Licensed Contractor.”

QUESTION 14: Please confirm desired equipment specifications for the required new well pressure tank, pump controller, and pressure switch to allow for compatibility and integration with the existing submerged water well pump.

ANSWER 14: “The government has provided photos in the specifications of existing equipment in the Operators Quarters. Information on the submerged well pump is not available, so the Contractor shall assume that replacement of existing equipment with similar equipment matching salient characteristics shall be compatible with submerged well pump.”

QUESTION 15: When is the project expected to start?

ANSWER 15: The awarded vendor will be required to submit payment protections within 10 days of contract award. After payment protections are approved, preconstruction conference will be scheduled. NTP generally coincides with the date of the preconstruction conference. The contractor will be required to begin work within 15 of days of NTP, prosecute work diligently, and complete work no later than 150 days after NTP.

QUESTION 16: Will our onsite personnel and those of our subcontractors be subject to the security training described in section H, Security Requirements, of the Request for Proposals?

If so, how much time per person will this training take?

ANSWER 16: Yes, onsite personnel and subcontractors are subject to the security training.

Approximately 30 minutes per person for the iWatch Training.

QUESTION 17: Considering the limited size and extent of the project, could the Site Supervisor be allowed to also act as the Site Safety and Health Officer, and the Quality Control Manager?

ANSWER 17: No, this will not be allowed.

QUESTION 18: Would we be allowed to use a small space in the Utility Building as a site office in lieu of a job trailer?

ANSWER 18: No, this will not be allowed. Please note that the decision to include a job trailer for this project is up to the contractor and not a contract requirement. See subpart 33, Storage Area: “…Trailers, if utilized by the Contractor for administrative or material storage purposes, shall present a clean and neat exterior appearance and shall be in a state of good repair…”

QUESTION 19: There is a $5000.00 allowance to cover the Eversource electrical disconnection costs. Is the contractor responsible for the Eversource reconnection cost?

ANSWER 19: PLEASE SEE STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS REVISED (2).

Spec Section 01 22 00, “MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT”, Subpart 1.2b “Item Number 0002, ‘Electrical Work Allowance’”.

QUESTION 20: We would like clarifIcaton regarding the General Contractor

Licensing (REFER TO Question 5). We are based in MA, which is where our license is issued. However, we perform federal contracts throughout New England. This is the first project we have seen any government division require a license in the state of work being performed. Please confirm whether or not the GCs bidding this project must have a CT issued license.

ANSWER 20: Per amendment 0005 and the revised Specifications, Contractors are not required to be licensed General Contractors. Contractors are responsible for determining if there are any applicable federal, state, and/or local license requirements that would be necessary to perform the work as included in the Specifications and Drawings.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-Dec-2022 05:00 PM to 29-Dec-2022 05:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)