Binghamton FBI Renovation Project

AMENDMENT #2
1.  ATTACHES WALK THROUGH SIGN IN SHEET
2.  QUESTION AND ANSWERS FROM JUNE 1st WALK THROUGH

Question and Answers
Binghamton FBI 3rd Floor Walk Through

 

1.)    Is the project taxable?  No

2.)    Has an area been designated for a construction trailer, or is there space for an office inside the building?

There is no area designated for a construction trailer.  Space for an office is at the discretion of the selected contractor and will be within the confines of the designed workspace.

3.)    Drawing AD-101; General Demolition Note #11 indicates the project t has been intentionally designed to avoid the known presence of asbestos containing material. Therefore, my assumption would be that no costs should be carried for removal of such, and if encountered, would removal be handled as a change order? Is there a possibility of obtaining a copy of the Hazardous Materials Report?

Should the contractor encounter any suspected asbestos containing material, contractor is to stop work and notify GSA immediately.  If asbestos is encountered, removal will be handled as a change order.  A Hazardous Materials Report is available upon request.  (Please contact the CO at katherine.wheeler@gsa.gov)

4.)    Will both Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas be vacant when the contract commences?

Phase 1 will be vacant when the contract commences.  Phase 2 area will continue being occupied.  Once Phase 1 is completed, occupants within the space for Phase 2 will vacate and move into the completed Phase 1 space.

5.)    Will the owner remove all their furniture and equipment from the area?  Yes

6.)     On page #3 of the Solicitation Form, please clarify that Bid Item #0001 does not include a price for sprinkler work and that Bid Item #0002  (Option #1 ) will be added to it.

 Correct.  Bid item #0001 is the base work that does not include price for sprinkler work and Bid Item #0002 is Option #1 that is the work for the fire sprinkler system that would be added to the base work.

Title:  Binghamton FBI 3rd Floor Renovation

 Solicitation Number:  GS-02-P-16-PW-C-0001

This project is the renovation of office space occupied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the third floor in the Binghamton Federal Building, located at 15 Henry Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.  This is an interior office renovation project, phased into two phases, and includes but is not limited to finish work, plumbing work, electrical work, and mechanical and fire protection work.  Total project area is approximately 3,680 SF.

 The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, tools, management, and supervision.  Exact work description is identified and indicated in the Contract Documents.  Products to be used are specified within the drawings and individual Specification Sections.  The contractor shall comply with the project’s design specifications and drawings.  The work will be constructed under a single prime contract.

In accordance with FAR 14.408-1, award will be made as a firm fixed price sealed bid construction contract to a responsible bidder whose bid, conforms to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation. The magnitude of this construction project is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.  The appropriate NAICS Code is 236220, with a size standard of $33.5 million dollars. Performance and payment bonds will be required following award pursuant to the Miller Act.  A bid guarantee is also required.  The procurement is 100% set-aside for HUBZone small business concerns.  Offers from other than HUBZone small business concerns will not be considered by the agency.  The required construction completion date is approximately 180 days commencing one day after Notice to Proceed.  The tentative solicitation release date is no earlier than 15 days after posting of this notice in FedBizOpps. 

 To insure that you receive all information regarding this solicitation, be sure to register to receive updates at www.fbo.gov.  In order to receive specifications and drawings, contractors must submit a signed Document Security Notice to the Contracting Officer.   Specifications and drawings will then be sent via UPS to the requesting contractor.   www.fbo.gov is a secure website designed to safeguard sensitive but unclassified (SBU) acquisition data.  Potential bidders must register with FedBizOpps in order to have access to the solicitation material.  All potential offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). All prospective offerors are required to have completed the Representations and Certifications in SAM.

 The point of contact for this synopsis is Kate Wheeler, Contracting Officer, (315) 448.0605, Katherine.Wheeler@gsa.gov.

 Please note:  SIte visit walk through is scheduled for June 1, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Binghamton Federal Building Room B12.  If interested, please contact Frederick Poliziano at frederick.poliziano@gsa.gov.

In order to receive the specifications and drawings, you must be a HUBZone contractor and complete and send the  Document Security Notice to katherine.wheeler@gsa.gov