SF-30 Amendment 001.pdf

CGFS // CGFS Document Number: 191BWC25R0010 PROCESSED

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/02/2025

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

CODE

Suzette A. Smith

NAME

(915)832-4146

TEL.

SmithSA11@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY IBWC_CODE

International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)

USIBWC - ACQUISITIONS DIV

4191 NORTH MESA ST

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

191BWC25R0010

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, 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 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 electronic communication 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 your 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE

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

ORDER NUMBER 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.)

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

Full unreduced versions of all solicitation attachments referenced in Technical Specifications are available at:

https://www.ibwc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/current_construction_solicitations.zip

Questions and answers are included in Technical Specifications Section 00.91.16.

See revised Specifications dated May 30, 2025.

Prebid minutes and sign-in sheet are attached.

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

Suzette A. Smith

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

06/02/2025

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV.

11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

CGFS // CGFS

191BWC25R0010 Page 1 of 5 USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project Upper Brownsville Levee and Floodplain Failure

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Prebid Conference

Meeting Date: May 28, 2025 at 8:00 am (CDT)

Location: USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Field Office

Please understand that the Prebid Conference is intended to aid Contractors and ensure that misunderstandings are minimized to provide a better project for all involved. However, the

Government is not bound by verbal responses. Contractors shall submit written questions to the

Contracting Officer (CO) for official clarification and responses. All written questions and answers received prior to the cutoff date shall be added to this Solicitation as an amendment;

only these written responses bind the Government during performance of this Contract.

Items of Note for Contractors

1. The site has limited ingress and egress from River Levee Road off of West University Blvd in Brownsville and is located directly adjacent to the Gateway International Bridge. Texas

National Guard currently has presence at the site. (Section 01.11.00 3.4.B.)

2. The site is located on the south or “Mexican” side of the DHS border fence. Contractor will need CBP agents to open gates to gain access to the site. USIBWC does not have oversight nor control of these CBP agents and cannot guarantee personnel available when required to access the levee. (Section 01.11.00 3.4.E.)

3. It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility to coordinate with Border Patrol and utility owners who are affected by the Contractor’s construction activities for access, construction schedule, and progression of work throughout the project duration in order to provide continuous access to the affected owners and obtain uninterrupted access within the project area. (01.31.00 1.4.B.3)

4. The following meetings are anticipated and shall identify them in the Schedule:

Preconstruction Conference, Quality Control Coordination Meeting, and Construction

Progress Meetings. (Section 01.31.00 1.6.D.)

5. This is a Davis Bacon project.

a. Applies to all subcontractors.

b. Certified payrolls required for all workers, including truck drivers (unless owner-operator).

c. Owner-operators have special reporting requirements.

6. SF-1413 forms are required for all subcontractors. This includes service providers but not suppliers. Forms shall be provided within 14 days of signing a subcontracting agreement.

(Section 01.29.00 1.7.A.)

7. Review requirements for Safety and Health Officer. (Section 01.35.23 1.13)

8. CPR and first aid required for all employees onsite, including subcontractors. (Section

01.35.23 1.18.A.)

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9. All subcontractors working onsite during any month shall complete Form 153 (Monthly

Exposure and First Aid Report). (Sections 01.29.00 and 01.35.23.)

10. Quality Control Systems Manager must be an engineer and shall have no other duties on the project. (Section 01.45.00 1.11)

11. Review premobilization submittals: Section 01.11.00 3.1.A.

a. Code of Business Ethics (Section 01.31.75)

b. Baseline Schedule (Section 01.32.16)

c. Scheduler Qualifications (Section 01.32.16)

d. Video and Photographs of Existing Conditions (Section 01.32.33)

e. Submittal Register (Section 01.33.00)

f. Accident Prevention Plan (Section 01.35.23)

g. Applicable AHA’s to start mobilization and construction (Section 01.35.23)

h. Site Safety and Health Officer Qualifications (Section 01.35.23)

i. Employee First-Aid and CPR Training Records (Section 01.35.23)

j. Contingency Evacuation Plan (Section 01.35.23)

k. Quality Control Plan (Section 01.45.00)

l. Contractor Quality Control System Manager Qualifications (Section 01.45.00)

m. Staging Area/Haul Routes/Trailer Location/Storage (Section 01.52.13 and 01.57.00)

n. SWPP Plan (Section 01.57.19)

o. SWPP NOI (Section 01.57.19)

p. Resource Conservation Construction Plan (Section 01.74.19)

q. Flood Protection Plan (Section 02.01.00)

r. Preconstruction Site Verification (Section 02.21.00)

s. Preconstruction Survey (Section 02.21.00)

t. Vibration Control Plan (Section 02.22.13)

12. The Contractor shall employ a certified independent laboratory to perform sampling and testing or provide an onsite laboratory with testing apparatus and qualified laboratory technicians. (Section 01.43.26 1.9.A.)

13. Testing laboratories shall be unaffiliated with the Construction Contractor. Additionally, the companies cannot have common ownership or management. (Section 01.43.26 1.14.A.)

14. No testing laboratory shall be employed that was affiliated with the design of the project.

Review the geotechnical data provide in Section 00.31.32 and the design report provided with the Contract solicitation. (Section 01.43.26 1.14.B.)

15. Contractor is responsible for all security related to maintenance, use, and storage at their

Staging Area. (Section 01.52.13.01 1.7.D.)

16. The aggregate pier ground improvement system shall be designed and overseen by a professional engineer registered in the State of Texas. (Section 31.66.13 1.9.B)

17. The aggregate pier design engineer shall have:

a. At least 10 years of experience in aggregate pier construction

b. Planned and directed the methods of work on at least 10 similar projects.

18. If Contractor plans to use a different aggregate piers/stone column plan than the one indicated in the Contract Drawings, then Contractor shall provide a general layout, 191BWC25R0010 Page 3 of 5 calculations, and description indicating how the plan will vary from the Contract Drawings yet still meet Specification Section 31.66.13 1.8.A, 1.8B, and 1.8.C.

19. Soil Mixing Subcontractor Qualifications (Section 31.32.13 1.10.A)

a. The drilling subcontractor shall include the successful completion of at least 5 similar and successful projects constructed over the last 10 years.

b. Contractor shall submit a project reference list as well as qualifications and experience of personnel to the COR for compliance confirmation. Submittal shall include project descriptions, minimum dimensions of work, type of mix, and equipment description.

20. Soil Mixing Onsite Supervisor (Section 31.32.13 1.10.A)

a. Soil mixing onsite supervisors shall have a minimum of 2 years' experience in supervising construction of soil mixing operations of similar size (diameter and depth) and installation difficulty to those shown in the Contract Drawings.

21. Soil Mix Rig Operator (Section 31.32.13 1.10.A)

a. Drill rig operators shall have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the construction of soil mixing foundations of similar size (diameter and depth) and installation difficulty to those shown in the Contract Drawings.

b. Submittal shall include a brief description of each project with the owner’s contact name and current phone number or email for each project listed.

22. The soil mixing shall be designed and overseen by a civil engineer currently licensed in the

State of Texas. (Section 31.32.13 1.10.B)

23. The soil mix design engineer shall have: (Section 31.32.13 1.10.B.)

a. At least 10 years of experience in soil mixing construction and design.

b. Planned and directed the methods of work on at least 10 similar projects.

24. If Contractor plans to use a different dry soil mixing plan than the one indicated in the

Contract Drawings, then Contractor shall provide a general layout, calculations, and description indicating how the plan will vary from the Contract Drawings yet still meet

Specification Section 31.32.13 1.9.A, 1.9B, and 1.9.C.

25. The ACBM shall be designed and overseen by a civil engineer currently licensed in the

State of Texas. (Section 31.35.23 1.10.A)

26. The ACBM design engineer shall have: (Section 31.35.23 1.10.A.)

a. At least 10 years of experience in articulated concrete block construction and design.

b. Planned and directed the methods of work on at least 10 similar projects.

27. If Contractor plans to use a different articulated concrete block revetment plan than the one indicated in the Contract Drawings, then Contractor shall provide a general layout, calculations, and description indicating how the plan will vary from the Contract Drawings yet still meet Specification Section 31.35.23 1.9.A and 1.9B.

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28. Any questions about Bid Schedule?

CLIN DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY

1 Mobilization/Demobilization (01.71.13) LS 1

2 Contract Closeout (01.77.19) LS 1

3 Dry Soil Mixing (31.32.13) LS 1

4 Articulated Concrete Block Mattress Revetment System (31.35.23) LS 1

5 Aggregate Piers (Stone Columns) (31.66.13) LS 1

6 Vegetation Maintenance (32.05.33) LS 1

7 Aggregate Road Surfacing (32.15.00) LS 1

8 Topsoil (32.91.19) LS 1

9 Revegetation (32.92.19) LS 1

10 Gatewell (33.12.11) LS 1

11 Levee (35.41.00) LS 1

12 Riprap (35.42.37) LS 1

29. Are there any questions about proposal instructions?

30. Are there any questions about Solicitation attachments? There was an issue with loading large files on www.sam.gov so many of them were reduced in size. All of the un-reduced files at a link on the very bottom of www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/.

31. Ensure that you review Section 00.21.13 1.5. and Table 2. This provides guidance on how to refer to paragraphs within the Technical Specifications. Do not simply refer to the paragraph number when asking questions.

32. Offerors are reminded that a bid bond is required and must be submitted with your proposal as specified in the Solicitation (FAR 52.228-1). Only the prime contractor is required to provide a bid bond.

33. Proposal Submission Reminder:

a. Proposals must be uploaded to the secure IBWC SharePoint Site.

b. Vendors must email the Contracting Officer to request upload access.

c. Only one access request per vendor is permitted.

d. Email submission will not be accepted.

e. Access links will expire after the proposal deadline.

34. Site Safety/Security Protocol During Visit

a. Please follow all instructions during the walkthrough and remain with the guided group at all times. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended. Do not attempt to access secured areas without direction from the site lead.

35. Attendance at this site visit is not mandatory for proposal submission but is strongly encouraged.

36. We are going to start the site visit by exiting the Mercedes Field Office Administration

Building, and head .3 miles west on Golf Course Rd. Head 1.1 miles north on Mile 2 West

Rd. Head 14.1 miles east on I-2 and exit on I-69E. Head 24.3 miles on I-69E until we get to Brownsville TX. In Brownsville, exit on University Blvd and head .76 miles south. Turn right on River Levee Rd and head .1 mile east and turn right and head .32 miles south.

Turn right and head .4 mile west. Are there other areas where people wish to stop?

http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/

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Final written questions are due to the CO by June 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm MST.

RFP Deadline is June 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm MST.

Contracting Officer (CO) is Philip Johnson philip.johnson@ibwc.gov

Contracting Specialist is Suzette Smith suzette.smith@ibwc.gov mailto:Philip.johnson@ibwc.gov mailto:Suzette.Smith@ibwc.gov

Virtual Attendees

Andrea Glover

Philip Johnson

Elizabeth Verdecchia

Jose Vela

John Sparks

Kirk Lowery

Jose Munoz

USIBWC

USIBWC

USIBWC

USIBWC

Arcadis

Arcadis

GMES

Chief of COND

Chief of ACQ Natural

Resource Specialist

Civil Engineer

Vice President Associate

Vice President

Engineer & Survey

Andrea.glover@ibwc.gov philip.johnson@ibwc.gov elizabeth.verdecchia@ibwc.gov jose.vela@ibwc.gov

John.Sparks@arcadis.com kirk.lowery@arcadis.com jmunoz@gmes.biz

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