17DPP00068 - QA Bid Amendment 1 v1~1.docx

State of New Jersey

January 3, 2017

To: All Interested Vendors {Bidders}

Re: Bid Solicitation {RFP} # 17DPP00068 T2880 - Vibracore Sampling, Process, & Grain Size Analysis of Offshore Sediment Samples Quote {Proposal} Submission Due Date: January 26, 2017 (2:00 p.m. ET)

Bid Amendment {Addendum} #1

The following constitutes Bid Amendment {Addendum} #1 to the above referenced Bid Solicitation {RFP}:

· This Bid Amendment {Addendum} includes answers to questions; and

· Please note that for all additions, deletions, clarifications and modifications to the Bid Solicitation {RFP} # 17DPP00068, please refer to the Revised Bid Solicitation {RFP} titled “Revised RFP T2880 Core Grain 010317”.

It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor {Bidder} to be knowledgeable of all of the additions, deletions, clarifications, and modifications to the Bid Solicitation {RFP} and/or the New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions relative to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} as set forth in all Bid Amendments {Addenda}.

All other instructions, terms, and conditions of the Bid Solicitation {RFP} shall remain the same.

T2880 - Vibracore Sampling, Process, & Grain Size Analysis of Offshore Sediment Samples Bid Solicitation {RFP} Number: 17DPP00068

Answers to Questions

Note: Some of the questions have been paraphrased in the interest of readability and clarity. Each question is referenced by the appropriate Bid Solicitation {RFP} page number(s) and section where applicable.

The Vendor {Contractor} may run 24 hour operations as long as there are no safety concerns that would restrict operations. In accordance with Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 3.1.9, the Vendor {Contractor} is required to provide a vessel with, at minimum, two (2) sleeping bunks for NJDEP staff and meals on board for two (2) NJDEP staff for such occasions.

The Vendor {Contractor} may use electronic vibracore heads if they meet all of the requirements in Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 3.1.5, which includes the ability to penetrate all sediment type including gravel and clay.

Please refer to Section 3.1.5 of the revised Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

The language shall remain as currently stated.

The limit of liability referenced in Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 5.17.1 has been reduced to 100% of the total value of this Blanket P.O. {Contract}.

Please refer to Section 5.17.1 of the revised Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

· The foregoing shall apply to the fullest extent allowed by law irrespective of whether liability of Vendor {Contractor} is claimed, or found to be based in Blanket P.O {Contract}, tort or otherwise (including negligence, warranty, indemnity and strict liability).

The language shall remain as currently stated.

The estimated quantities for years 1, 2, and 3 are all the same. The estimated quantity for the initial round was used as the estimated quantity for each year as it is anticipated that a similar number of cores will be collected each year. However, the State makes no guarantee of work volume.

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