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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

6923G521R0002

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10/02/2020

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6923G521R0002A00005 11/09/2020

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

SLS Contracting Office 180 Andrews Street Massena, NY 13662, US

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS 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 data, 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.)

This amendment serves to include questions asked by prospective offerors and the answers provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Continued on Pages 2 (Q &A)

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)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SLS Eisenhower Lock Concrete Diffusers Questions and Answers

6923G521R0002A00005

1. Is there a requirement for errors and omissions/Professional liability for the designer?

Response: The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality and technical accuracy of the services furnished by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in the required services. The Contractor shall be liable to the Government in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Government caused by the Contractor’s negligent performance of any of the services performed under this contract. This includes liability for professional services and any errors or omissions related to the completion of such services.

2. In past contracts with the lock there have been significant liquidated damages specified as part of the contract. Can you provide details on what the liquidated damages will be if the seaway is not opened by the specified date?

Response: It is critical that the Contractor conform to the schedules for completion of each season’s activities as outlined in the RFP. If the work is not completed and the lock turned over to the SLSDC in accordance with the schedule, the opening of the international St. Lawrence Seaway would be delayed which is not acceptable.

For this reason, the SLSDC will assess disincentives according to the following:

a) If the Contractor does not complete all work and has not removed all equipment and materials from the lock and placed it in locations away from the lock wall as designated by the COR by 11:59 PM on March 8, 2021 (March 7, 2022), as determined by the COR, the Contractor shall be assessed a disincentive in the amount of $25,000.00 for the first day he/she is late, an additional $50,000.00 for each day he/she is late through March 15, 2021 (March 14, 2022) and $100,000.00 per day thereafter. The dates in parentheses apply to the second season of the two-season schedule if awarded.

b) The total disincentives assessed for non-conformance with the schedule will not exceed $1,000,000.

3. There are multiple hatches alongside the work areas that we clearly understand need to be protected. Can you identify which hatches can be covered for the duration of the work and which hatches we need to maintain access to during our work?

Response: The SLSDC does not plan to access any of the hatches or covers on the lower lock walls adjacent to the diffuser area hatches and covers after the lock is initially dewatered. SLSDC personnel may need to occasionally access the emergency generator on the north side. SLSDC personnel will also need to access the dewatering pit on the north side via the structure over the dewatering pit’s entrance. The SLSDC does run an air line out of the dewatering pit which exits the shelter structure and runs along the ground towards the north slot for the downstream stoplogs to feed bubblers on the bottom stoplog. The Contractor shall not damage or obstruct this air line.