Amendment 0002 - PR FS ROUTE 27 SLIDE SITE FAA.pdf

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693C7321B000017 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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ASHBURN VA 20147

ATTN:CONSTRUCTION

693C73

SUITE E2-3-300

QUANTUM PARK, 22001 LOUDOUN COUNTY PKWY

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

ASHBURN VA 20147

ATTN:ACQUISITIONS

693C73

SUITE E2-3-300

QUANTUM PARK, 22001 LOUDOUN COUNTY PKWY

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

See Block 1407/27/20210002

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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

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

06/29/2021

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

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

Project PR FS ROUTE 27 SLIDE SITE FAA

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise the Bid Schedule Instructions to:

a) Modify the Completion of Work section to change the performance period to complete all

Schedule A work.

b) See Amendment No. 2 Bid Schedule Instructions Changes for details.

2) Revise the Solicitation Bid Schedule (B Pages) to:

a) Replace the Cost Proposal Bid Schedules and Bid Summary to add pay items and revise the

Continued ...

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

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

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

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

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693C7321B000017/0002 performance period to complete all Schedule A work.

b) See Amendment No. 2 B Pages Changes Summary for details.

3) Revise the Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) as follows:

a) Subsection 107.12 to revise requirements.

b) Add Subsection 109.02(s) "Contingent Sum, CTSM"

c) Section 154 to add biological monitoring clauses.

d) Add Section 667 "Transplant Trees".

e) See Amendment No. 2 Special Contract Requirements (SCR) Changes for details.

4) Revise the Plans as follows:

a) Replace Sheet R11.

b) See Amendment No. 2 Amended Plan Sheets and Plan Sheet Changes Summary for details.

5) Provide a summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential bidders.

6) Reschedule the Bid Opening date to August 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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Amendment No. 0002

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Project PR FS ROUTE 27 SLIDE SITE FAA

El Yunque National Forest Reconstruction of Landslide Along FS-27 Mile Post 1.1

Solicitation: 693C73-21-B-000017

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise the Bid Schedule Instructions to:

a) Modify the Completion of Work section to change the performance period to complete all Schedule A work.

b) See Amendment No. 2 Bid Schedule Instructions Changes for details.

2) Revise the Solicitation Bid Schedule (B Pages) to:

a) Replace the Cost Proposal Bid Schedules and Bid Summary to add pay items and revise the performance period to complete all Schedule A work.

b) See Amendment No. 2 B Pages Changes Summary for details.

3) Revise the Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) as follows:

a) Subsection 107.12 to revise requirements.

b) Add Subsection 109.02(s) “Contingent Sum, CTSM”

c) Section 154 to add biological monitoring clauses.

d) Add Section 667 “Transplant Trees”.

e) See Amendment No. 2 Special Contract Requirements (SCR) Changes for details.

4) Revise the Plans as follows:

a) Replace Sheet R11.

b) See Amendment No. 2 Amended Plan Sheets and Plan Sheet Changes Summary for details.

5) Provide a summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential bidders.

6) Reschedule the Bid Opening date to August 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Bid Schedule Instructions changes 1 of 1

Bid Schedule Instructions changes

1. Delete the second paragraph of the Completion of Work section, page 1, and substitute with the following:

The performance period to complete all Schedule A work will be 540 calendar days and will start on the effective date of Schedule A’s Notice to Proceed.

B - 1

Amendment Item No. Pay Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

A1000 15101-0000 MOBILIZATION

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A1050 15201-0000 CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

0002 A1070 15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING (BIOLOGICAL MONITORING)

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A1100 15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A1150 15705-0100 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SILT FENCE

1,030 LNFT $____________ $____________

A1200 15705-1400 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, FIBER ROLL

1,030 LNFT $____________ $____________

A1250 15706-1600 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXIT

3 EACH $____________ $____________

A1300 15706-2300 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, ON-SITE CONCRETE WASHOUT STRUCTURE

1 EACH $____________ $____________

A1350 15720-0000 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A1400 20103-0000 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

3,860 SQYD $____________ $____________

A1450 20401-0000 ROADWAY EXCAVATION

17,000 CUYD $____________ $____________

A1500 20435-2000 BACKFILL, GRANULAR (AASHTO NO. 67 STONE)

200 CUYD $____________ $____________

A1550 20435-2000 BACKFILL, GRANULAR (AASHTO NO. 57 STONE)

350 CUYD $____________ $____________

A1600 20702-0500 GEOTEXTILE FILTER, CLASS 1, TYPE E

695 SQYD $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

Project No:PR FS Route 27 Slide Site FAA

Project Name:Reconstruction of Landslide along FS-27 Mile Post 1.1

B - 2

A1650 20704-0000 GEOMEMBRANE

980 SQYD $____________ $____________

A1700 25102-0200 PLACED RIPRAP, METHOD A, CLASS 2

25 TON $____________ $____________

A1750 25102-0300 PLACED RIPRAP, METHOD A, CLASS 3

60 TON $____________ $____________

A1800 25205-0000 ROCK BUTTRESS

1,100 CUYD $____________ $____________

A1850 25302-1000 GABIONS, GALVANIZED OR ALUMINIZED COATED

100 CUYD $____________ $____________

A1900 25602-0000 GROUND ANCHOR

11,175 LNFT $____________ $____________

A1950 25605-0000 PERFORMANCE TEST

8 EACH $____________ $____________

A2000 27001-0000 GROUT

12 CUYD $____________ $____________

A2050 30101-4000 AGGREGATE BASE GRADING C OR D

10 TON $____________ $____________

A2100 30111-2000 AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE, 6-INCH DEPTH

60 SQYD $____________ $____________

A2150 30302-2000 SHOULDER RECONDITIONING

1,150 LNFT $____________ $____________

A2200 40201-0100 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, MARSHALL MIX, CLASS A , 1/2-INCH

NMSA (PG 64-22, PG 67-22, OR PG 70-22, TYPE IV, STRAIGHTEDGE)

440 TON $____________ $____________

A2250 41202-0000 TACK COAT

265 GAL $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

Project No:PR FS Route 27 Slide Site FAA

B - 3

A2300 41501-0000 PAVING GEOTEXTILE

1,930 SQYD $____________ $____________

A2350 41801-1000 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT PATCH, TYPE 1

120 SQYD $____________ $____________

A2400 55201-0200 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, CLASS A (AE) (PRECAST CONCRETE LAGGING

PANELS)

110 CUYD $____________ $____________

A2450 55505-0000 STRUCTURAL STEEL SOLDIER PILE (STEEL H-PILE, 14 X 73, IN PLACE)

1,602 LNFT $____________ $____________

A2500 55701-2000 STRUCTURAL TIMBER AND LUMBER, TREATED (WOOD LAGGING)

2 MFBM $____________ $____________

A2550 56501-0300 DRILLED SHAFT, 30-INCH DIAMETER

640 LNFT $____________ $____________

A2600 60202-0400 24-INCH EQUIVALENT DIAMETER ARCH OR ELLIPTICAL PIPE CULVERT

44 LNFT $____________ $____________

A2650 60403-1400 INLET, FLH TYPE 5B

1 EACH $____________ $____________

A2700 60501-0000 STANDARD UNDERDRAIN SYSTEM

200 LNFT $____________ $____________

A2750 60703-0000 CLEANING CULVERTS IN PLACE

110 LNFT $____________ $____________

A2800 60902-1000 CURB AND GUTTER, CONCRETE, 12-INCH DEPTH

380 LNFT $____________ $____________

A2850 61701-4500 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM MGS, TYPE 2, CLASS A STEEL POSTS

305 LNFT $____________ $____________

A2900 61702-1500 TERMINAL SECTION, TYPE MGS TANGENT

2 EACH $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

Project No:PR FS Route 27 Slide Site FAA

B - 4

A2950 62407-0000 PLACING CONSERVED TOPSOIL

670 CUYD $____________ $____________

A3000 62516-1000 MULCHING, DRY METHOD

3,000 SQYD $____________ $____________

A3050 62631-0000 PLANTINGS

1.0 ACRE $____________ $____________

A3100 62901-1000 ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT, TYPE 3.B

2,900 SQYD $____________ $____________

A3150 63401-1500 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE H, SOLID

2,650 LNFT $____________ $____________

A3200 63502-1300 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, DRUM

15 EACH $____________ $____________

A3250 63503-0450 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, WATER-FILLED BARRIER

260 LNFT $____________ $____________

A3300 63504-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION SIGN

100 SQFT $____________ $____________

A3350 63701-0000 FIELD OFFICE

1 EACH $____________ $____________

0002 A3400 66702-0000 NEGOTIATED PAY ITEM (TRANSPLANT TREES)

ALL CTSM $___CTSM_____ $7,000.00

Submitted by:____________________________________ Schedule Total:____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

Project No:PR FS Route 27 Slide Site FAA

B - 5

BID SUMMARY

Project PR FS ROUTE 27 SLIDE SITE FAA

(1) Schedule A (Base Contract) Bid Total (from Page B-4) = (1) $____________________

The performance period for the completion of Schedule A is 540 calendar days.

B Pages Changes Summary Page 1 of 1

B Pages changes

1. Delete the Cost Proposal Bid Schedule and Bid Summary, pages B-1 through B-5, and substitute with the amended Cost Proposal Bid Schedule and Bid Summary, pages B-1 through B-5.

a) Added the following pay items to Schedule A:

1. Pay Item 15401-0000 Contractor Testing (Biological Monitoring)

2. Pay Item 66702-0000 Negotiated Pay Item (Transplant Trees)

b) Revised the performance period to complete Schedule A work to 540 calendar days in the Bid Summary.

SCR changes 1 of 3

Special Contract Requirement (SCR) changes

1. Add the following to the first paragraph of Subsection 107.12 of the Special Contract

Requirements, page J-6:

Submit qualifications and experience of the biologist to the CO for approval 14 days prior to the planned survey date.

2. Delete Subsection 107.12(a)(1) of the SCR, page J-6, and substitute with the following:

(1) Provide a biologist to conduct a nest survey for Elfin-woods warblers (Setophaga angelae), Puerto Rican broad-winged hawks (PRBWH) (Buteo platypterus brunnescens), Puerto Rican sharp-shinned hawks (Accipiter striatus venator), and Puerto Rican parrots (Amazona vittata) at least 7 days prior to the beginning of construction. Do not begin work until the nest survey has been completed.

3. Delete the first paragraph of Subsection 107.12(a)(2) of the SCR, page J-6, and substitute with the following:

(2) Minimize woody vegetation (shrubs and trees) removal to the maximum extent possible to minimize Elfin-woods warbler habitat impacts. Provide a biologist to identify, document the location using GPS, and mark Tabebuia rigida trees in the project area. Obtain approval from the CO prior to removal of any Tabebuia rigida trees. Relocate all designated trees, seedlings, and saplings to a nearby area in coordination with the CO. Avoid damaging or removing designated marked trees as directed by the CO.

4. Delete Subsection 107.12(b)(1) of the SCR, page J-7, and substitute with the following:

(1) Provide a biologist to conduct a survey for Puerto Rican boas (Epicrates inornatus) at least 7 days prior to the beginning of construction. Provide the locations of any areas to be protected due to the presence of boas. Do not begin clearing or ground disturbing activities until the boa survey has been completed.

5. Delete Subsection 107.12(b)(2) of the SCR, page J-7, and substitute with the following:

(2) Before beginning clearing or ground disturbing activities, mark the limits of disturbance and any areas designated to be protected by the biologist in consultation with the CO. Submit the proposed methods for marking these areas in the field to the CO for approval at the preconstruction meeting for protection of threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species.

SCR changes 2 of 3

6. Delete Subsection 107.12(c) of the SCR, page J-8, and substitute with the following:

(c) Provide a biologist to identify all individuals of Laurel Sabino (Magnolia splendens), Beruquillo (Marlierea sintenisii), Woodbury’s Nightshade (Solanum woodbury), and Sintenis' holly (Ilex sintenisii) present in the project area and alongside the roads used to access the project area. Identify, document the location using GPS, and mark the trees, seedlings, and saplings in the project area. Relocate all designated trees, seedlings, and saplings to a nearby area in coordination with the CO. Obtain approval from the CO prior to removal of any trees. Do not clear vegetation until approval is provided by the CO.

7. Add the following to Section 109 of the SCR, page J-9:

109.02. Add the following:

(s) Contingent sum, CTSM. Perform the work as authorized by the CO. The estimated total cost for CTSM work is approximate and is considered a maximum cost for the required work. The contract total will be adjusted for authorized changes.

8. Add the following to Section 154 of the SCR, pages J-10 to J-11:

154.01. Add the following:

This work includes performing necessary biological surveys and monitoring in accordance to Subsection 107.12 for the protection of threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species.

Add the following after Subsection 154.02:

154.02B Biological Monitoring. Provide a qualified biologist to perform the surveys and monitoring outlined in Subsection 107.12.

154.06. Add the following:

Biological monitoring will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

154.08. Add the following:

Progress payments for biological monitoring will be paid as follows:

• 10 percent of the pay item amount will be paid upon approval of the biologist.

• An additional 75 percent of the pay item amount will be prorated based on work completed on the schedule.

• The remaining portion of the pay item amount will be paid after final acceptance.

SCR changes 3 of 3

9. Add the following Section after Section 645 of the SCR, Page J-45:

Section 667. — TRANSPLANT TREES

Description

667.01 This work consists of relocating trees, seedlings, and saplings designated for transplantation by the CO within the project area to comply with the requirements of Subsection 107.12.

Construction Requirements

667.02 Relocating Trees. Dig tress identified by the CO to be transplanted within the project area by gently removing the root ball. Ball and burlap the root ball prior to moving the transplant. Maintain an attached soil root ball diameter of at least two-thirds of the branch spread for most small trees and shrub species.

667.03 Acceptance. Transplant trees will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement

667.04 Measure the Section 667 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

667.05 Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.02(s).

Progress payments for transplants will be as agreed to with the CO.

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STATE PROJECT

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PR

SITE FAA

PR FS ROUTE 27 SLIDE

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MILE POST 1.1

RECONSTRUCTION OF LANDSLIDE ALONG FS-27

EL YUNQUE NATIONAL RAINFOREST

B H -0

B H -0

B H -0

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20 252

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Plan Sheet changes 1 of 1

Plan Sheet changes

1. Delete Boring Log, Sheet R11, and substitute the amended Boring Log, Sheet R11.

a) Revised boring log depth data for BH-02 and BH-04.

Questions/Clarifications

Bidders can send written questions or inquiries for clarification to: eflhd.contracts@dot.gov.

Questions can be submitted at any time, but questions with 10 days of the bid opening may not be answered or answered in time for the bidder to properly incorporate the responses into their bids.

1. Please clarify any daily working hours restrictions.

Response: Perform construction operations one-half hour after sunrise to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Conform to the requirements included in Subsections 156.08 of the Special Contract Requirements (SCR) and FP-14.

2. Will the Government provide a disposal area for excavated material? If answer to question is “no”, please confirm that all excavated material has to be removed from the project area.

Response: Transport and dispose any dirt and debris, vegetation (other than woody vegetation), and excavated material generated during the construction activities outside El Yunque National Forest for off-site disposal, at a Department of Natural and Environmental Resources permitted facility per Subsection 203.05(a) of the SCR.

Dispose of woody vegetation (shrubs and trees) inside the Forest in conformance with Subsection 201.03 of the SCR.

3. Work will be performed on an Environmental and ecological sensitive area. Please confirm that “Biologist” and “Archaeologist” services are not required.

Response: An archaeological monitor is not required for this project. However, a biologist will be required. Subsection 107.12 of the SCRs has been modified through this amendment to include this requirement.

4. Project is a Federal one, The PR workmen compensation "Fondo del Seguro del Estado" is acceptable for this project or does it have to be a private one?

Response: Fondo del Seguro del Estado is acceptable for providing worker’s compensation insurance.

5. Any restriction to the Drill Shaft construction sequence?

Response: Construction sequence must conform to what is specified in Subsection 565.06(d) of the SCR.

6. Is this a Firm Fix Price Contract or a Unit price?

Response: This is a firm fixed priced construction contract with unit prices (bid items). The quantities listed in the bid schedule are approximate. Payment will be made for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or material furnished according to the contract and as approved by the CO.

7. Access to site through PR-191 have bridge load restrictions. Drill Shaft equipment have and estimate weight of 60 Ton. Is CO considering any deviation to this Load Restriction so we can arrive to the site with the riggs?

Response: The contractor is required to comply with all applicable laws including posted load restriction on bridges. In order to mobilize equipment, the contractor will need to obtain a special permit for transporting heavy loads over load posted structures from the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA). The special permit may have specific requirements including but not limited to crossing speed, angle of attack, vehicle and police escorts, load distribution trailer, etc. The contractor is responsible for coordinating and obtaining the special permit including any engineering, documentation, and all necessary coordination as required by the PRHTA. Refer to Sections 107 and 151 of the FP-14.

8. Project duration is 512 Calendars (about 350 working days excluding Weekends and holydays). Is the CO taking in account that NOAA averages monthly rainy days and dry days?

An evaluation contract time is requested due to the fact that project includes large amount of earthwork and relocation several times of access road to complete the wall. There is also a Materials Submittals approval process, requisition and delivery time that contributes to reduce the available works days.

Response: These factors were considered and we revised the performance period to complete all Schedule A work to 540 calendar days through this amendment.

9. Does Contractor have to keep traffic open during construction, if so is it one lane only?

Response: Yes, the roadway needs to be opened to traffic during construction. Refer to Section 156 of the SCR and Plan Sheets A04 and S20.

10. Is there a laydown yard near site to store materials and equipment?

Response: Use the area before the yellow “Navy” gate located at the entrance of FS-27 as a staging area. If that area is not available due to use by other authorized contractors, use the single lane closure to traffic within the project limits as a staging area. Refer to Subsection 156.07(d) of the SCR.

11. Will this project require a certified payroll?

Response: Yes, certified payrolls are required. One certified copy of each weekly payroll must be submitted by the Contractor and each subcontractor within 7 days after the payroll payment date. The Contractor is responsible for the submittal of payrolls for its subcontractors. Refer to FAR 52.222-8.

12. Are CSL tests required for the Drill Shafts?

Response: Yes, CSL testing will be required. Refer to Subsection 565.07 of the FP-14.

13. Studs on Galvanized H Piles can be field welded and cover with galvanized paint or have to be factory welded and galvanized?

Response: The studs on the Galvanized H Piles need to be factory welded and galvanized.

14. Is there more than one access or entrance to the sites in FS-27?

Response: The only access to the sites is using FS-27, which can only be accessed through

PR-930.

15. Can the bid opening we extended to a Thursday? Currently the bid date is on a Tuesday and it may be difficult to deliver the proposal on time through postal mail.

Response: Yes, this amendment reschedules the bid opening to Thursday August 5, 2021.