Amendment W912WJ25QA093-0003.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

J 1 7

0003 10 SEP 2025

W912WJ

W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

JENNIFER SAMELA, EMAIL: JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE:

978-318-8324

SCD: PAS:

W912WJ25QA093

15 AUG 2025

SEE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AMENDMENT IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS FROM INDUSTRY. QUESTIONS/RESPONSES #23 AND #24 ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS

AMENDMENT.

CLOSING REMAINS SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 AT 5:00 PM EASTERN.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

JENNIFER SAMELA

10 SEP 2025

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

SITE VISIT ATTENDEE LIST

NAME COMPANY/ORGANIZATION

Aaron Crafa IBS LLC Dale Conway Ameritech Contracting John Miller All State Construction Inc Ross Belk BG Mechanical Andrew D Premium NE Plumbing Brian Tessman Sav Mor Cooling and Heating Donald Jillson Sarracco Mech Mark Russo Department of Veterans Affairs Joseph Simonetta US Army Corps of Engineers

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

Question 1: Is the awarded Contractor to replace the existing feeder wires/conduits from each of the units to the existing panelboard too or just the circuit breakers?

Response 1: Intent is to replace the circuit breakers, conduit, and wires as indicated in the Statement of Work. If existing conductors are to be reused, they shall be tested in accordance with 26 05 19 - Low- Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables, Section 3.10 Acceptance Checks and Tests. Prior to re-termination of existing conductors, they shall be cleaned and connections treated with an oxide-inhibiting joint compound.

Question 2: Should a certificate of insurance be submitted with the bid?

Response 2: No, a certificate of insurance should not be submitted with the quote. The certificate of insurance for the awarded contractor shall be submitted after award.

Question 3: Is this job prevailing wage?

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Response 3: Yes, please refer to the wage determinations as referenced in section H.

Question 4: Is this project tax exempt?

Response 4: Yes, the project is tax exempt.

Question 5: Should a project schedule be submitted with the bid?

Response 5: No, the project schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative post award.

Question 6: What are the daily liquidated damages?

Response 6: There are no liquidated damages included. However, work shall be completed in accordance with the schedule included in the solicitation and FAR Clause 52.211-10.

Question 7: What is the RFI deadline?

Response 7: There currently is no deadline for submissions of questions.

Question 8: Is this project CHRO?

Response 8: No, the Government does not require reporting of CHRO (Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities). Contractor is required by the US Army Corps of Engineers to adhere to those clauses and provisions included in the solicitation.

Question 9: Are permit fees waived?

Response 9: Local and state permits are not required since this work is to be performed on Federal property.

Question 10: Are we required to provide preventative maintenance once the job is done? If so, for how long? This would be separate from our 1 Year Workmanship Warranty.

Response 10: No preventative maintenance is required. One Year Workmanship Warranty is required as part of the contract and any extended limited warranty from the manufacture that is normally associated /part of the costs of these units from the manufacturer should be provided.

Question 11: Are certifications required to be held by one individual? For example, does the HVAC technician have to have a license for HVAC and an electrician's license?

Response 11: Licenses can be held by different employees/subcontractors, however, that individual may only complete work that they hold a license to perform.

Question 12: Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

Response 12: Yes, per section D.3 Safety/Site Safety and Health Officer of the Statement of Work, the SSHO may have other duties in addition to SSHO, including QC Manager.

Question 13: If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

Response 13: See response to question above.

Question 14: Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

Response 14: No, per section C.6 General Project Requirements/Superintendence by the Contractor of the Statement of Work, the project superintendent may not also serve as the QC Manager or the SSHO.

Question 15: If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

Response 15: See response to questions #13 and #14. Also per section C.17 General Project Requirements /Quality Control of the Statement of Work, the Quality Control Manager shall be on site at all times during construction.

Question 16: Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

Response 16: See responses above.

Question 17: Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

Response 17: The project is tax exempt, therefore, taxes should not be included in quotes.

Question 18: Please note the missing specifications were not found in the related work sections: Please include the specs or notify us they are not required.

Section 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Section 01 0000, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.

Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING and EQUIPMENT

Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.

SECTION 23 81 00

DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

1.2 Related work

Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.

Section 23 11 23, FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING.

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES

SECTION 26 05 19

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

1.2 RELATED WORK

Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 26

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

1.2 RELATED WORK

Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

Section 26 24 16, PANELBOARDS: Low-voltage panelboards.

SECTION 26 05 33

RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 06 10 00, ROUGH CARPENTRY:

B. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING:

D. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS:

E. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING

F. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS

G. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

H. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

I. Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

J. Section 31 20 00, EARTHWORK: Bedding of conduits

SECTION 26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

1.2 RELATED WORK

Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Response 18: Specification sections referenced above, if not present in the issued solicitation documents, are not applicable.

Question 19: Will mechanical rooms be cleared of all stored items prior to the contractor entering those areas?

Response 19: There are no mechanical rooms in the scope of this project.

Question 20: Please confirm the extent of duct cleaning scope requirements. Confirm if supply and return grilles are directly inside or if a duct distribution system exists. Please provide as-built duct drawings of existing system or provide total linear feet of duct to be cleaned so all bidders are equal.

Response 20: The Government does not have as built drawings, measurements, or schematics about how the existing ductwork is laid out. The extent of the duct cleaning is to use a vacuum to collect any loose debris in the ductwork and grilles. The duct systems are to be accessed where available and not damaged during cleaning efforts.

Question 21: Confirm new unit cooling capacity. Photos provided in specifications show window air conditioning units installed directly adjacent to wall hung units. Do the existing wall hung units not provide adequate cooling?

Response 21: The capacities of the existing units are included in the solicitation package. The units are rated at 36,000 BTUH cooling. The project is to replace the existing wall hung air conditioning units which are not functional. The window air condition units are currently being used to provide temporary cooling.

Question 22: Will the Contractor be held responsible for occupants being uncomfortable if new units do not provide enough capacity?

Response 22: The contractor is required to provide wall hung air condition units and install them as specified. The contractor is not responsible for occupants being uncomfortable if the units are properly installed per the specifications.

Question 23: Are there any hazardous materials in the existing units or walls/wall finishes such as PCB's, asbestos, lead paint, etc.?

Response 23: There are not any known hazardous materials in building 14A.

Question 24: Please send us drawings with existing wall/ceiling details to evaluate the work required if or any necessary modifications to the existing walls to facilitate the removal and installation of new HVAC units. This includes, but is not limited to, modifying or repairing existing wall framing, interior wallboard and finishes, exterior sheathing and siding, interior ceiling finishes and all other associated adjacent existing construction required to be repaired.

Response 24: Existing drawings are not available. All existing information that is available has been provided in the attachments.