Amendment_No__0002_to_140R2021R0004_0002.pdf

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140R2021R0004 x x 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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Sacramento CA 95825-1898 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815

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Division of Acquisition Services Regional Office Mid-Pacific Region Bureau of Reclamation

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

PAGE OF PAGES

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

09/20/2021

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

A. TITLE: B.F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications, Phase I

B. PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate various changes to solicitation documents.

C. DESCRIPTION: This amendment hereby incorporates the following:

1) Offeror's Questions and Answers

2) Remove following proposal contents in Section L, WBR 1452.215-81 (e)(1):

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Erik M. Danger

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140R2021R0004/0002

(b) Performance and Payment Bonds.

(i) Submission of Other Information via the

System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov

3) New Incorporated Attachments:

Attachment No. 1 - Site Visit Agenda

Attachment No. 2 - Site Visit Sign- In Sheet

4) The following video link from the recorded

Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Pre-Site Meeting on

September 29, 2021:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3amee ting_NDJhZWE4NTYtNDhhMS00YzYzLTlmMzEtMzE0MDE5ZGRjN zY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5 ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2

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5) The offeror must acknowledge this amendment by submitting a signed copy of this SF30 along with their proposal.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

B.F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications, Phase I - Offeror’s Questions and Answers Amendment 0002

Question 1: Will the Civil 3d CAD files be made available to the bidders?

Response 1: Yes, incorporated in Amendment No. 0001.

Question 2: As specified in the SF 1442 and in Section L under FAR 52.228-1, a bid guarantee is required.

Where in the proposal would the Government like the bid guarantee to be included?

Response 2: Please provide in Volume I within “Business Proposal (Representations Certifications and Offer).”

Question 3: Please specify what information is to be included in Volume I, (b) Performance and Payment Bonds.

Response 3: None to be submitted with proposal as Performance and Payment Bonds must be furnished within 10 days of award. Removed from list of Proposal Contents in Volume I, (b) Performance and Payment Bonds.

Question 4: Please specify what information is to be included in Volume I, (i) Submission of Other Information via the System for Award Management.

Response 4: None. Removed from Volume I, (i) Submission of Other Information via the System for Award Management.

Question 5: Section L subsection (e), Volume 1, Business Proposal Contents, states to include attachments in Section J, this section goes on to list three Section J items J2, J5, J6.; However, there are several other Section J attachments which are not listed. Should these other attachments be included? If so in what volume of the proposal?

Response 5: Yes, provide J3 “Past Performance Questionnaire”, J4 “Past Performance Data Form” and J7 “Offeror Responsibility Information” in Volume II of the proposal.

Question 6: Attachment J10 requests that proposals are to be submitted electronically through Kiteworks;

however, the SF 1442 states, “Sealed offers in original and [blank] copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8.” Item 8 includes the physical address for the Bureau of Reclamation in Sacramento, CA. Please clarify the method(s) of submission for proposals.

Response 6: Use Kiteworks instructions (Attachment 10) as proposals are to only be submitted electronically.

Question 7: The RFP provided by the Government contains two different SF-1442. There are differences between these SF-1442’s in box 10 (Solicitation Inquiries), and the continuation sheet. Please clarify which SF-1442 to rely upon.

Response 7: The SF-1442 contained within the solicitation titled “140R2021R0004” is the correct one to rely on. Disregard the three-page separate document titled “Sol_140R2021R0004.”

Question 8: We would like to request a second site visit to the Basalt Hill Quarry location the week of October 11, 2021 around mid-week.

Response 8: A second site visit will not be held at this time. Some of the areas are open to the public and all contractors are welcome to see the project from the public areas. The recording of the September 29, 2021 virtual pre-site visit can be accessed via Microsoft Teams at the following link:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDJhZWE4NTYtNDhhMS00YzYzLTlmMzEtMzE0MDE5ZGRjNzY4%40thread.

v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223b2251f0-ee9a-4957-8aab-a344b9884a12%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a

Question 9: 3. We would like to request a copy of the attendees from the In-person site visit held on September 30, 2021.

Response 9: Provided in this Amendment (No. 0002).

Question 10: We would like to request a copy of the current plan holders.

Response 10: This requirement is being solicited under FAR Part 15 and no prospective offeror list is available. However, the site visit attendance sheet is provided in this Amendment (No. 0002).

Question 11: Am I correct that this is in the qualification stage for General Contractors only at this point?

Response 11: This is a full and open solicitation, and all contractors are eligible to ask questions and request the drawings or any other documents referenced in the solicitation.

Question 12: Two Solicitation, Offer and Award letters were issued with this solicitation. Each had a different date the inquiries were due. Are they due 10/1/21 or 10/12/21?

Response 12: The inquiries are due on October 12, 2021 at 12:00pm PST.

Question 13: Reference page 4 of the Specifications. This page makes reference to Sections A thru M under the Table of Contents. We are able to find Sections A thru C and J in the documents made available for download. Please advise when and where the remaining Sections D thru I and K thru M will be made available.

Response 13: All these sections are included in the solicitation. (Section D is on page 787, Section E is on page 788, Section F is on page 789 , Section G begins on page 790 , Section H is on page 794, Section I begins on page 795, Section K begins on page 831, Section L begins on page 848, and Section M begins on https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDJhZWE4NTYtNDhhMS00YzYzLTlmMzEtMzE0MDE5ZGRjNzY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223b2251f0-ee9a-4957-8aab-a344b9884a12%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDJhZWE4NTYtNDhhMS00YzYzLTlmMzEtMzE0MDE5ZGRjNzY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223b2251f0-ee9a-4957-8aab-a344b9884a12%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDJhZWE4NTYtNDhhMS00YzYzLTlmMzEtMzE0MDE5ZGRjNzY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223b2251f0-ee9a-4957-8aab-a344b9884a12%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDJhZWE4NTYtNDhhMS00YzYzLTlmMzEtMzE0MDE5ZGRjNzY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223b2251f0-ee9a-4957-8aab-a344b9884a12%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDJhZWE4NTYtNDhhMS00YzYzLTlmMzEtMzE0MDE5ZGRjNzY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223b2251f0-ee9a-4957-8aab-a344b9884a12%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a page 864.)

Question 14: Can you please provide the document “Section L” - "F. Refer to Section L (Instructions to Offerors) for additional proposal requirements?

Response 14: Section L is one section of the PDF Solicitation posted to SAM.gov. The solicitation is in uniform contract format, containing Sections A through M.

Question 15: Will the Bureau of Reclamation provide the electronic AutoCAD files (.dwg) to the Contractors for the Original Ground and the Design Grades?

Response 15: Yes, incorporated in Amendment No. 0001.

Question 16: Request CAD plan files be made available as soon as possible in order to expediate the verification of quantities.

Response 16: Yes, incorporated in Amendment No. 0001.

Question 17: Please provide CAD files to assist in quantity takeoff and breakdown for construction estimating. This request would be for linework contours for both existing ground surfaces and finish grade surfaces in .dwg format. If available, please provide .xml files for original ground and design surfaces.

Response 17: Yes, incorporated in Amendment No. 0001.

Question 18: Section and Page Volume 1, Section Title Business Proposal Contents, Part 1. Format and Content - Volume I, Business Proposal, shall include the following: (b) Performance and Payment Bonds.

Form 1442 12a states Payment and Performance Bonds are to be provided within 10 calendar days of the award. Please clarify if this item (b) is the Bid Bond and not Performance and Payment Bonds.

Response 18: None to be submitted with proposal as Performance and Payment Bonds must be furnished within 10 days of award. Removed from list of Proposal Contents in Volume I, (b) Performance and Payment Bonds.

Question 19: Would you happen to know if there is a Planholders list for this project?

Response 19: This requirement is being solicited under FAR Part 15 and no prospective offeror list is available. However, the site visit attendance sheet is provided in this Amendment (No. 0002).

B.F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications, Phase 1 Solicitation No. 140R2021R0004.

September 30, 2021 at 10:00 am PDT

AGENDA

I. Introductions:

Reclamation, California Great Basin (CGB) Regional Office Roxana Ahola, Contract Specialist

Reclamation, Willows Construction Office (WCO):

Kevin Jacobs, Construction Engineer Reynaldo E. (Henry) Garcia, Construction Manager cell (530) 308-4794

Sean Frische, Civil Engineer cell (530) 308-5333 Darrin Williams, Field Engineer cell (559) 289-9463

Reclamation, Technical Service Center (TSC)

Caleb Rudkin, Design Engineer Lead

II. Communication Protocol:

All questions shall be emailed to the following individuals:

Reynaldo E. (Henry) Garcia (rgarcia@usbr.gov) Roxana Ahola (rahola@usbr.gov )

ALL QUESTIONS WILL BE ASKED IN WRITING AND WILL BE ANSWERED IN

WRITING IN ORDER TO BECOME INTEGRAL TO THE CONTRACT. NOTHING

STATED OTHERWISE WILL BECOME PART OF THE CONTRACT.

The cut-off date and time for submittal of questions is 12:00 pm, noon (PST) on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Any questions received after this may not be responded to and therefore not included in an amendment.

The proposal due date is 2:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, November 4, 2021, so it is imperative to submit all questions in writing as soon as practicable.

SF 1442:

The estimated cost of this project is between $100,000,000.00 and $500,000,00.00.

This requirement is an unrestricted procurement with required subcontracting plan.

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price construction contract resulting from this solicitation.

III. Project Description:

SECTION C - Specifications/Appendices The omission of discussing solicitation items/issues does not diminish their importance.

Summary of Work:

1. Construct shear keys and berms at each of three separate locations along the dam: SW36, SW145, and SW180. Refer to the drawings.

2. Remove a portion of the spillway concrete chute and replace with reinforced concrete conduit section. Cover with earthen materials to construct a berm and access road.

mailto:rgarcia@usbr.gov mailto:rahola@usbr.gov

3. Develop Basalt Hill Quarry and Borrow Area 14 to provide materials for use as part of this contract.

Principal Components of Work:

1. General:

a. Developing, supplying, and furnishing Government Field Office and Government

Laboratory Facility, each complete with utilities.

b. Obtaining necessary permits.

c. Installation and monitoring of environmental mitigation measures and protection of species.

2. Material Processing and Supply:

a. Blasting.

b. Material processing and stockpiling.

c. Supplying and transporting materials.

d. Transporting materials from on-site borrow areas or commercial sources.

3. Earthwork:

a. Removal and control of water.

b. Installation and monitoring of instrumentation.

c. Earthwork for structures.

d. Excavation of existing rock blanket materials.

e. Excavation of foundation materials for shear keys.

f. Excavation from borrow areas.

g. Excavation from quarry.

h. Furnishing and placing shear key earthfill materials.

i. Furnishing and placing berm earthfill materials.

j. Placing rock blanket material.

k. Furnishing and placing controlled low strength material (CLSM).

l. Constructing haul roads.

4. Instrumentation:

a. Abandoning and removing existing instrumentation.

b. Furnishing and installing temporary inclinometers.

c. Slope stability monitoring.

d. Groundwater instrumentation and monitoring.

e. Protecting existing instrumentation.

5. Structures:

a. Removal and disposal of existing concrete along portion of spillway chute.

b. Constructing cast-in-place concrete spillway conduit extension and transition.

6. Electrical:

a. Removal and replacement of electrical raceway, conduit, power and control cables.

7. Exterior Improvements:

a. Furnishing and placing gravel surfacing for new roads.

b. Paving for new roads.

c. Restoring existing roads damaged by haul activities.

d. Restoration and revegetation of borrow areas and use areas.

e. Work associated with meeting environmental permit requirements.

8. Utilities:

a. Abandoning existing toe drains using grout.

b. Constructing toe drains.

IV. Sections F, H, I, J, L & M:

SECTION F –Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work:

Start work within 7 calendar days of NTP and complete entire work ready for use not later than 1095 calendar days after NTP.

Liquidated Damages: If the Contractor fails to complete the work within time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $15,800.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

SECTION H Special Contract Requirements H.1. Intermediate Milestones and Limitations

Specification Section, 01 14 12 Work Restrictions Specification Section, 01 14 20 Reservoir Operations Specification Section, 01 57 60 Protected Species

H.2 Substitution of Key Personnel

SECTION I - Contract Clauses: Note that many clauses are only incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full texts of clauses are available by accessing appropriate websites listed in Section I.

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments: Davis-Bacon Wage Rates apply to this project.

SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

PLEASE NOTE AND COMPLY WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS OR YOUR PROPOSAL MAY

BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE. IT IS THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENTION TO AWARD

WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS.

SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award

PLEASE NOTE ALL PROPOSAL EVALUATION FACTORS. FAILURE TO ADDRESS

EACH FACTOR/SUBFACTOR EXPLICITLY MAY RESULT IN A PROPOSAL THAT

APPEARS SUB-STANDARD AND/OR NON-RESPONSIVE. IT IS THE GOVERNMENT’S

INTENTION TO AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS.

Site Tour: B.F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications. Site tour to commence on-site at 10:00am PDT

Safety, PPE: Please wear appropriate personal protective equipment and attire for the site visit including closed toe shoes, pants, and high visibility vests. The site visit will be outdoors, and we will practice social distancing measures as per the current CDC guidelines. If there are any questions/concerns please contact Henry Garcia, cell phone (530) 308-4794.

Solicitation No. 140R2021R0004 – BF SISK Safety of Dams (SOD) Modifications included in Section J attachment 10. All electronic files and versions of offerors proposal shall be compatible with Adobe Acrobat 9.0 and Microsoft Office Suite version 2010. In addition, the electronic file shall be labeled with the company’s name, RFP number, submission date, and the words “Source Selection Sensitive.”

(d) Format. Each volume shall contain the following items in addition to the other information required by this solicitation:

(1) Provide a Table of Contents which lists all sections specific to the proposal Volume;

(2) Cross-reference the work statement to the terms of the proposal and indicate how the proposal conforms to the evaluation factors contained in Part IV, Section M;

(3) Provide a list of any enclosures, including tables, drawings, charts, or other enclosures which summarize data or information;

(4) Provide a Cover page. The cover should indicate the following:

• Title of the proposal

• Volume Number (I, II or III)

• Proposal category (Business, Technical, Price Proposal)

• Request for Proposal (RFP) Number

• Name and address of offeror, Cage Code, DUNS, Business Size and applicable

Tax I.D. Number (TIN)

• A statement that the proposal is valid for a period of 180 days from date of proposal submission.

(e) Volume I, Business Proposal Contents. Volume I, Business Proposal, consists of the actual offer to enter into a contract to perform the desired work. It also includes required representations, certifications, attachments requested in Section J of this solicitation, and acknowledgments of amendments, if applicable; identification of technical data to be withheld;

and any other required administrative information.

1. Format and Content. Volume I, Business Proposal, shall include the following:

(a) The Proposal Form (Standard Form 1442) and all amendments signed by the offeror’s authorized signature authority.

(b) Performance and Payment Bonds.

(c) RFP Section J: Key Personnel, completed by the Offeror

(d) RFP Section J: Experience and Management Control, completed by the Offeror.

(e) RFP Section J: Subcontracting Plan, completed by the Offeror.

(f) RFP Section K: "Representations, Certifications and Other Statement of Offerors" completed by the Offeror.

(g) RFP Section K “Information Regarding Responsibility Matters” completed by

Offeror.

(h) RFP Section K “Annual Representations and Certifications” Representations, Certifications, completed by the Offeror.

(i) Submission of Other Information via the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/