1. CONTRACT ID CODE P AGE OF P AGES
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT J 1 5
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/P URCHASE REQ. NO. 5. P ROJECT NO.(If applicable)
0005 30-Aug-2009
6. ISSUED BY CODE W917BE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE
GULF REGION DIVISION-NORTHERN DISTRICT
CONTRACTING OFFICE (W917BE) See Item 6
USACE, GULF REGION NORTH
COB SPEICHER
APO AE 09393
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONT RACT OR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIT AT ION NO.
W917BE-09-R-0036
X 9B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 11)
13-Aug-2009
10A. MOD. OF CONT RACT /ORDER NO.
10B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 13)
CODE FACILIT Y CODE
11. T HIS IT EM ONLY APPLIES T O AMENDMENT S OF SOLICIT AT IONS
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 0 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 P LACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIP T OF OFFERS P RIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SP ECIFIED 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. ACCOUNT ING AND APPROPRIAT ION DAT A (If required)
13. T HIS IT EM APPLIES ONLY T O MODIFICAT IONS OF CONT RACT S/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES T HE CONT RACT /ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN IT EM 14.
A. T HIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT T O: (Specify authority) T HE CHANGES SET FORT H IN IT EM 14 ARE MADE IN T HE
CONT RACT ORDER NO. IN IT EM 10A.
B. T HE ABOVE NUMBERED CONT RACT /ORDER IS MODIFIED T O REFLECT T HE ADMINIST RAT IVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying
office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORT H IN IT EM 14, PURSUANT T O T HE AUT HORIT Y OF FAR 43.103(B).
C. T HIS SUPPLEMENT AL AGREEMENT IS ENT ERED INT O PURSUANT T O AUT HORIT Y OF:
D. OT HER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORT ANT : Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPT ION OF AMENDMENT /MODIFICAT ION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter
where feasible.)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answ er the questions that w ere presented to the Government at the Site Visit and immediately
after the Site Visit.
See the Statement of Changes.
All remaining terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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 T IT LE OF SIGNER (T ype or print) 16A. NAME AND T IT LE OF CONT RACT ING OFFICER (T ype or print)
TEL: EMAIL:
15B. CONT RACT OR/OFFEROR 15C. DAT E SIGNED 16B. UNIT ED ST AT ES OF AMERICA 16C. DAT E SIGNED
BY 30-Aug-2009
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
EXCEPT ION T O SF 30 30-105-04 ST ANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84 Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
The following have been added by full text:
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q1: Does the School location have Sewer, Electrical and water services around?
A1: The Halabja Municipality will be responsible for connecting the School utilities to the main utilities from
outside of the School fence.
Q2: Some of the contractors were not received the road De scope amendment
A2: The solicitation and amendments are sent to the following sites for advertisement;
'post@iraqibusinesscenter.org'; 'info@pcckirkuk.net'; 'info@kbciraq.org'; 'posty.bbc@gmail.com'
Q3: In the SOW in page 57 of 165, it is mentioning to install various types of cooling system such as HVAC units,
air handlers, chillers, split units systems, which one needs to be install and in which locations?
A3: The list on the page you indicated is only a definition of material or components that are best acquired locally if
they are called for in the SOW.
Q4: - Although it seems to be plain concrete based on drawings, just to ensure; could you please advice about the
material to be covered for Volleyball & Soccer Fields and Courtyard?
A4: For the exterior walking surface on the Courtyard provide shtyger paving tiles or equivalent. For the
Volleyball/Soccer field provide a concrete slab foundation with a 1/4 inch rubber matting surface.
Q5: Can you please clarify the location of the false ceiling inside the building? Because it is not clear in the
drawings & there is difference on occasions between the details in the drawings & the SOW and in this case shall we
follow the SOW as always and ignore the drawings?
A5: False (drop) ceilings shall be provided throughout the interior of the school.
Q6: Who owns the land? Is there any problem that may lead to delay in the execution?
A6: The Municipality of Halabja owns the land and issued to USACE a letter of guaranty that no one owns the land
except the Government represented by Halabja Municipality,.
Q7: One of the contractors received amendment 0001 and 0003 and he was asking for amendment 0002,.
A7: The solicitation and amendments are sent to the following sites for advertisement;
'post@iraqibusinesscenter.org'; 'info@pcckirkuk.net'; 'info@kbciraq.org'; 'posty.bbc@gmail.com'
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Q8: One of the contractors received a solicitation of 165 pages and received another one which is 154, which one
should be taken in consideration?
A8: Solicitation Amendment 0003 contains the revised SOW (154 pages).
Q9: One of the contractors asked about which one of the two types of the price schedules which is include in the
solicitation needs to be filled.
A9: Both are acceptable. Suggest you fill out both.
Q10: Is the DBA insurance application needs to be submitting with the offer or only the price estimation is require
to be submit?
A10: Only the DBA insurance price estimation is required to be part of the proposal. The company awarded the
contract will be required to obtain the DBA
Q11: What is the formula of figuring out the estimated amount of the DBA insurance?
A11:
DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE RATES -LIMITATION - FIXED•PRICE (OCT 2008)
(a) The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has entered into a contract with CAN Insurance to provide all
Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance to USACE and JCC-I/A contractors and subcontractors at a contracted fixed
rate. The fixed rates for this insurance are as follows:
Service $4.00 per $100 of employee remuneration
Construction $7.50 per $100 of employee remuneration
Aviation $20.00 per $100 of employee remuneration
Security $12.50 per $100 of employee remuneration
(b) Bidders/Offerors should compute the total compensation or total payroll, (salary, plus overseas recruitment
incentive and post differential, but excludes per diem, housing allowance, travel expenses, temporary quarters
allowance, education allowance and other miscellaneous post allowances) to be paid to employees who will be
covered by DBA insurance. Compute the cost of DBA Insurance by utilizing the spaces provided below for the base
period and whatever extension there may be thereafter, if applicable.
(1) Compensation of Covered Employees: __________________________
(Total Payroll Not Total Contract Value) Ex:: If total Payroll is $100,000.00
(2) Applicable DBA Rate: ____________________
(Use appropriate Rate) Ex: If a Service, the rate is $4.00/$100 or 4%
(3) Total DBA Cost: __________________________
(Amount of DBA Premium) Ex:: $100 K multiplied by 4% is $4,000.00
(c) Bidders/Offerors shall include a statement as to whether or not local nationals or third country nationals will be
employed on the resultant contract.
(d) CNA Insurance is utilizing Rutherfoord International as their managing Broker. The primary POC is the USACE
DBA Program Administrator is Ramoan Jones, (703) 813• 6571 ramoan.jones@rutherfoord.com. The alternate POC
is Sara Payne, Senior Vice President, (703) 813-6503 sara.payne@rutherfoord.com.
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Q12: What is the meaning of the paragraph “options” in page 10 of 165?
A12: Reference the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101; “Option” means a unilateral right in a contract by
which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to purchase additional supplies or services called for by the
contract, or may elect to extend the term of the contract.
Q13: Is it necessary to submit the key personal back ground and vender form with the offers?
A13: Yes, in accordance with the SOW, contractors are required to fill out the Key Personnel Background
Information Form (Attachment C)
Q14: What is the meaning of paragraph “personal list” in page 140 of 165 of the solicitation?
A14: To access the Halabja Municipalty site the awarded contractor must:
The Contractor shall submit for approval, at least 15 days prior to the desired date of entry, an alphabetical list of
personnel who require entry into Government property to perform work on the project. As changes occur and
additional information becomes available, the Contractor shall correct and change the information contained in
previous lists. The Contractor shall provide the following information on this list:
a. Name
b. Phone number
c. Date and Place of Birth
d. Citizenship
e. Home address
Q15: Are these questions and answers will be post on Baghdad business center or it will be send to the contractors
via emails?
A15: Yes, by solicitation Amendment
Q16: The SOW, Para 2.9 states: INSTALL SPLIT UNIT SYSTEMS. Use Split unit system while Para 4.6.2 states
Minimum Required Mechanical Systems Design Information: Schedule of air handling systems, including heating
and cooling coils, fans, air filters, dampers, intake louvers, humidifiers and controls. While the drawings shows that
there is an air cooler system with ducts…at Joint # 500 & # 600.
Please can you specify Which type should be use or implemented? Or the requirements is apply all types, and if so
please clarify the location of each system
A16: Use Split unit system.
Q17: Section 2.7 COMPLETE ELECTRICAL WORK: i. Generators, transformer(s) and distribution boxes shall
be grounded in accordance with International Electrical Code standards. Grounding rods shall be a minimum of 16
mm in diameter and 3 meters in length. Is there a Generator to be supplied and installed?
Please Clarify. And If yes is there a requirement to construct a sunshades, concrete Pad, containment, Fuel
tank….etc?
A17: The Government is not supplying the generator. The generator/transformer shall be installed in accordance
with the IEC on a concrete pad with containment, fuel tank and a sunshade. The contractor shall size the generator
according to their load calculation requirements.
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As stated in the SOW at 2.7: The Contractor shall procure and install the power generation and electrical distribution
materials and equipment required for this project. The Contractor shall submit a catalogue description of each
proposed item and must gain approval from the Contracting Officer Representative prior to purchasing any item.
The Contractor shall adhere to the following minimum guidelines for the electrical work: --see the SOW para 2.7.
Q18: The SOW requires masonry Reinforced CMU 20cm walls, while the drawings shows the requirements are
brick walls 36cm.
Please clarify and advise which method is acceptable or it is up to the contractor to choose the construction method.
A18: Go with 20x20x40cm reinforced (rebar) hollow block. The reinforcement (rebar) will be sized and installed in
accordance with the International Building Code seismic requirements.
Q19: The SOW, Para 4.5 WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN: h. Wastewater system
shall be designed to flow by gravity to a into the city of Halabja wastewater system.
There is no City waste water system nearby the site And the same for the Domestic water system.
A19: The Halabja Municipality is currently installing a sewer system nearby, that the school can be connected into.
Also a Halabja water project will bring water to the village nearby which the school can connect into.
Q20: SOW, Para 2.6 INSTALL FINISHES: a. Flooring. Provide vinyl composition tile (VCT) or sheet vinyl (SV)
for general use and ceramic tile (CT) for wet areas.
Can the Vinyl tiles replaced by Mosaic tiles?
A20: Mosaic tiles inside the school. For exterior walking surface, shtyger paving tiles or equivalent.
Q21: SOW, Para 2.6.1 Install Doors and Windows: Interior doors shall be pre hung (unless noted otherwise) and
shall be painted with two layers of paint (with insulated paint additive) or come pre-painted from the factory. Frames
shall be constructed of galvanized steel. Doors shall include locksets and all necessary hardware.
The drawings AR-46 shows the details of the doors and frame are manufactured from wood please clarify?
A21: Wooden doors and frames for inside of the school and 2 layers of paint or varnish. All exterior doors/frames
and window frames shall be metal with one layer of anti-rust prime coat and then 2 layers of exterior paint.
Q22: SOW, Para 4.5 WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN: d. Well depth shall facilitate
the daily supply of potable hot and cold water for the population utilizing the facility without disruption in service.
Who is responsible for getting the required agreements from the region government for digging the well
A22: A well is not required, since our water project will provide water to the village near the school. Tie-into
village water network.
(End of Summary of Changes)