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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 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.

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

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

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Incorporate RFI(s) #2 through #16 and responses as specified herein.

2. Incorporate FAR 52.228-1; Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996) as specified herein.

3. The proposal due date remains unchanged.

4. The POC for this action is Chora Young, Contracts Specialist, email: purchasing@dot.gov.

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

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6923G522R1080A0002 RFI(s) Response

Concrete Diffuser Replacement - Snell Lock

No. Question/ RFI Answer 1 Will there be a site walk scheduled prior to the

9/26/22 Phase I submittal? If not, who should we contact in order to arrange a site visit?

No, a site visit is not required at this time. The current due date is for Phase I

– Request for Qualifications. The Government has provided drawings, specifications and attachments for the offeror to review. This is sufficient information for the offeror to respond to the Phase I requirement.

2 It appears that the solicitation requires a bid bond but we do not see a percentage for the bond. Can you provide the required bid bond percentage?

FAR Clause 52.228-1 – Bid Guarantee has been incorporated. Please see attached.

3. Block #10 of the SF1442 indicates proposals are to be submitted via email only, while Block #13 indicates hard copies are required. Please clarify how proposals are to be submitted.

Proposals shall be submitted via email only to: purchasing@dot.gov

4. Block #10 indicates a Bid Bond (SF24) is required, but I did not see a dollar amount or percentage required – please advise.

See response to #2

5. Solicitation, Offer and Award Form block 10 indicates that proposals will be submitted by e‐ mail only. Block 13.A indicates that an original and one copy will be delivered to 180 Andrews Street, Massena. Will this bid be turned in electronically (e‐mail) or is a paper copy delivered to Massena required?

See response to #3

6. Solicitation, Offer and Award Form block 13.D and Part I Section B Instructions to Offerors note 4 both indicate that bid prices will be valid for 90 days. If a contract is not awarded by mid‐ November, the winning bidder will not have the necessary time to design, procure and fabricate materials prior to the January lock dewatering.

The Overall Project Schedule in Part I, C.1 shows the Award date as TBD. What is the intended evaluation period and/or when will the offeror be notified of award?

It is the Government’s intent to award within 90 calendar days of the proposal validity period.

7. Part I Section B note 3 asks for a detailed cost breakdown (L, M, OH & P) of the three basic requirements. Is there a specific form or format associated with the breakdown? It is not clear what you are looking for (i.e. do you want three

The offeror shall submit supporting documentation which clearly defines the breakdown of costs. Example- the offeror’s submission should be a separate document (pdf or Excel) which itemizes the cost for labor and material total labor lines, three total material lines, three total OH lines, three total profit lines?).

per line item. The offer shall itemize the cost for overhead, profit and bond on the total amount.

8. Part I Section B note 3 asks for a detailed cost breakdown (L, M, OH & P) of the three basic requirements. Is there a specific form or format associated with the breakdown? It is not clear what you are looking for (i.e. do you want three total labor lines, three total material lines, three total OH lines, three total profit lines?).

See response to #7

9. Section M 3.(a) paragraph one calls for the offeror to provide no more than two relevant past performance projects and paragraph three calls for no more than three past performance projects. Can you clarify if there is a difference between the two requirements or whether an offeror is to submit two or three past performance projects?

The offeror is required to submit at least two(2) but no more than three (3) relevant past performance projects.

10. Section K (a)(2) states that the small business standard is $39,500,00 which is also stated in section 10 of the Solicitation, Offer and Award.

Section 10 of the Solicitation, Offer and Award also states that the acquisition is Full and Open.

Please confirm that there are no size standards associated with this solicitation.

Amendment #A0001 dated 20 September 2022 updated the requirement to “Full and Open”. This requirement is being solicited under NAICS 237990. The SBA size standard is $39.5M.

11. Section K.2 Statement of Plant does not seem to apply to the scope of work. K.2 references Part I C which has a section C.6 Plant which also does not seem to apply to this scope of work. Is the offeror expected to fill out Section K.2? If yes, please clarify what information is required.

The offeror is expected to fill out section K.2. The offeror should include any Plant they anticipate utilizing to complete this project. Plant refers to equipment and machinery used during the project.

Examples would be cranes, excavators, and pumps.

12. Will the temporary bridge at the west end of the Snell Lock be in place both seasons? What is the weight limit for that structure?

GLS anticipates deploying the Bailey bridge for each season. The bridge is capable of taking H20 loads which allows most of GLS’s heavy equipment to traverse the bridge. The contractor shall propose what equipment they would like to traverse the bridge with beforehand.

13. Where will concrete spoils be disposed of?

Section C.8.a states “The Contractor may spoil concrete pieces removed during the demolition, unused fresh concrete and concrete truck washout on GLS property on the north side of Eisenhower and Snell Locks in areas designated by the COR.” Snell Locks should be removed from this section. All concrete spoils should be disposed of at Eisenhower Lock. The drawing “Site Map Indicating Concrete Spoil Area” shows general location of the disposal site.

Reinforcing bar shall not be protruding the surface at the spoil site.

14. Is the trash rack to the dewatering pit removable?

The trash rack shown in drawing 327‐C‐ 36‐4 is removable. If the trash rack is removed for the job it shall be securely reinstalled by the contractor prior to completion of each seasons work.

15. Clarification about the miter gate sill valve

The drawing 327‐C‐20‐25 shows the valve for the drain line that goes through the downstream miter gate sill. This valve will be open to allow water that accumulates upstream of the sill to drain during the winter shutdown.

16. How will the South side of Snell be accessed? The South side of Snell can be accessed by entering through the Maintenance Base gate at 251 Fregoe Road. The second right turn after entering the gate which goes between our storage buildings has a wider turning radius for vehicles that require it.

Incorporate FAR Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(c) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(d) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(e) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $ 3,000,000 , whichever is less.-

(f) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(g) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

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