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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

A) The purpose of this Amendment is to provide full text Requests for Information and responses.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Sep-2018

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 W91QV118R0077

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-May-2018

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

07-Sep-2018

CODE

MICC-FORT BELVOIR

9410 JACKSON LOOP

BLDG. 1425

FT BELVOIR VA 22060-5116

W91QV1 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91QV118R0077

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

FULL TEXT RFIS AND RESPONSES

1. Will there be special considerations need to be taken into consideration due to the kids? We do not know if there are illness, or health issues that they may or may not have. We just want to make sure that if there are extenuating circumstances that when construction is going on that we cover all bases when it comes to safety for both your employees and the kids that are at that facility.

Answer to 1 (COR). I am not aware of a special needs of this sort. Basically, try to work as transparent as can be so to not disturb the kids or the mission of the CDC/Chapel.

2. Can you provide a utility site plan depicting fire hydrants and underground sprinkler mains around building 1776?

Answer to 2 (COR). Can provide As‐Built package in PDF format.

3. The fire sprinkler system was installed in the Chapel office area in 2011. Can you provide the As‐builts fire sprinkler drawings and calculations?

Answer to 3 (COR). See Answer 2 and Answer 42.

4. The sprinkler pipe in the chapel will be exposed. Do you have any requirements for painting?

Answer to 4 (S. Custer). Contractor shall paint the sprinkler pipe to an aesthetically pleasing color to match surroundings (not required to be painted RED).

5. Confirm we will be using Amber Strobes and fire strobes rather than alert strobes and message sign?

Answer to 5 (S. Custer). Yes, Amber Strobes marked ALERT for MNS and Clear Strobes marked FIRE for fire alarm (No Signage).

6. Please confirm the hours we will be working.

Answer to 6 (COR). Typically 6:30PM to 5:30AM.

7. Can we have the chapel for multiple days in a row? Since we will require scaffolding and it would be difficult to stage work and remove scaffold with only (12) hour window.

Answer to 7 (COR). Yes. Contractor will notify and work with Chaplain as required. Chaplain/BPOC will provide typical weekly schedule.

8. The breezeway between the buildings can be protected by wet fire sprinkler provided heater can maintain 40oF.

Please confirm heater is operational and adequate.

Answer to 8 (COR). Existing wall electric heater is adequate.

9. Will the government provide CAD scale drawings for the entire building?

Answer to 9 (COR). Government will provide electronic scaled drawings.

10. Will there be special considerations need to be taken into consideration due to the kids? We do not know if there are illness, or health issues that they may or may not have. We just want to make sure that if there are extenuating circumstances that when construction is going on that we cover all bases when it comes to safety for both your employees and the kids that are at that facility.

Answer to 10 (COR). USAG‐DPW is not aware of any special conditions at this time. Main idea is that the Contractor work as transparently as possible so not to impact the mission of the building(s).

11. Will all Acoustical Ceilings need to be replaced or just Ceiling Tiles?

Answer to 11 (COR). All false ceilings in areas disturbed. All new tiles acoustical type.

12. The summary of work Section 1.3.1 requires the installation of a new "false ceiling."

We need to know if the new ceiling is a new drop ceiling with acoustical tiles?

Answer to 12 (COR). All new tiles acoustical type.

13. Is the ceiling to be installed at the exact same height as the existing ceiling?

Answer to 13 (COR). Yes. If there are a few places that need to be adjusted they can be resolved by notifying the

KO/COR.

14. Who is responsible for the electrical items located in the existing ceiling (lights, exit lights, security devices, etc.)?

Answer to 14 (COR). The contractor(s) of this referenced project.

15. Prior to the NTP, will the owner allow background checks and approved submittals to be complete prior to starting the 120 day completion time?

Answer to 15 (COR). This is OK with COR; however, please confirm with MICC KO/KS if they approve.

16. Does the owner require dual fire alarm strobes (Amber and Clear) at each strobe location for Mass Notification Use?

Answer to 16 (COR). See Answer 5.

17. Does the owner require a microphone and speaker selector switches in both fire alarm panels in the 1776 Building AND the Annex?

Answer to 17 (S. Custer). Installation of FACP and MNS shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, UFC‐3‐600‐01 and

UFC 4‐0021‐01.

18. How many distinct speaker paging zones does the owner require for each building?

Answer to 18 (S. Custer). Mass Notification shall be provided throughout the facility in accordance with the applicable codes and standards identified in question #17. MNS shall not be utilized as a paging system.

19. The SOW references the main fire panel in Building 1776 communicating over two dial up phone lines to interface with the existing off post monitoring station.

Answer to 19 (S. Custer). Yes, The FACP shall be tied into the existing DACT dialer system for communication of alarms.

20. Are we (the contractor) responsible to pay any monitoring fees to the off post monitoring station?

Answer to 20 (S. Custer). No.

21. Is the existing MOSCAD system in Building 1776 operational at this time?

Answer to 21 (S. Custer). No.

22. What type of signal from the new fire panel in Building 1776 is required to activate the MOSCAD device at Building 1776?

Answer to 22 (S. Custer). Fire Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory

23. When is the existing MOSCAD system expected to be terminated in Building 1776?

Answer to 23 (S. Custer). Soon, most likely during this effort.

24. The SOW indicates the new fire alarm system shall be certified by a "certified Fire Alarm Engineer."

Will the owner accept NICET 3 or 4 fire alarm certification for the certification?

Answer to 24 (S. Custer). NICET 4 is acceptable.

25. The SOW indicates the Ft. Detrick Fire Department would like to "access" the main Fire Panel and Annunciator in the event of a fire related alarm.

Does "access" mean the fire department wants to have a method of connecting to the fire panel from the fire station to determine the course of action?

Answer to 25 (S. Custer). No. It means it shall be placed in accessible area I would imagine.

Note from COR about 25: Use this new answer (for your design/build effort) above from S. Custer since he is the

AHJ.

26. Will the owner provide the following documents referenced in the SOW?:

NESC

UFC 300‐600‐01

UFC 4‐740‐14

UFC 4‐021‐01

Answer to 26 (S. Custer). No.

27. Will the owner confirm that asbestos is not present in Building 1776 and the Annex?

Answer to 27 (COR/S. Custer). To our knowledge there is no asbestos in these buildings.

28. The SOW lists options for installing the fire alarm cable.

Will the owner approve Plenum Rated Cable installed per NFPA and NEC without conduit?

Answer to 28 (COR/S. Custer). Plenum rated cable installed per NFPA and NEC may be used in lieu of conduit.

29. If conduit is required, what is the minimum size conduit the owner will approve?

Answer to 29 (COR). See Answer 28 above.

30. Do the fire sprinkler installers need to be NICET certified or have any other type of certification?

Answer to 30 (S. Custer). Yes.

31. Does a NICET certified person need to be on‐site or make regular site inspections?

Answer to 31 (S. Custer). Yes.

32. Do the fire sprinkler plans need to be reviewed and stamped by a PE, or is a NICET III designer acceptable?

Answer to 32 (S. Custer). Stamped by a PE.

Questions from sprinkler (sub) contractor:

As for the building:

33. Are building architectural plans available? Without floor plans, preparing a sprinkler bid will be tough to do.

Answer to 33 (COR). Yes, in PDF format.

34. Will the existing ceilings remain in‐place, or are they to be removed for the fire alarm install?

Answer to 34 (COR). New acoustical tile ceiling is required throughout all areas to be disturbed.

35. How much room is above the ceilings? Adequate space to install piping?

Answer to 35 (COR). Bidding contractors conducted a site survey of the building recently. During such survey they had access to a step ladder to look above all false ceilings to confirm spare space. The overheard opinion of the bidders was that reasonable space is available to implement the project.

36. What is the construction of the building? i.e. Steel and block, wood frame? Is there an attic?

Answer to 36 (COR). Mainly steel and block with brick exterior. Consult building architectural plans when they are supplied.

37. Are there any material specifications beyond NFPA requirements? CPVC pipe and fittings acceptable? Water filled system OK? Any issues with freeze protection.

Answer to 37 (S. Custer). Outside of NFPA is UFC‐3‐600‐01

As for the site:

38. How close is the closest supply water main? The water main will need to be at least 6”, so look for fire hydrants.

Answer to 38 (COR).

Closest hydrant is within 200’ of Building. Also review As‐Built Drawings package (PDF format) when provided for more details.

39. What is the surface construction between the water main and the buildings? Grass, concrete, or paved?

Answer to 39 (COR). Mainly grass and asphalt. Review notes from bidding site survey. Also review As‐Built Drawings package (PDF format) when provided for more details.

40. Any site utility drawings to show other utilities that may need to be crossed? Like the floor plans, these are important.

Answer to 40 (COR). Yes, As‐Built Drawings package is available in PDF format.

41. Where will the piping enter the buildings? At this location, is the building on slab, crawlspace, or basement?

Answer to 41 (COR). Existing piping enter under slab into exterior Mechanical Rooms (one in back of Chapel, and one in the Annex) Review notes from bidding site survey.

Also review As‐Built Drawings package (PDF format) when provided for more details.

42. Any water pressure readings?

Answer to 42 (S. Custer). While Water pressure readings (flow tests) are available the fire department does not release them for engineering purposes, the

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