Amendment 0001 - TX FTFW SAMA 10(1).pdf

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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 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 1409/08/20210001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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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 TX FTFW SAMA 10(1):

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise the Request for Proposal (RFP) as follows:

a) Subsection 203.04(b) to clarify the methods for the removal of existing pavement markings.

b) Subsection 602.03 to specify pipe culvert materials.

2) Provide responses to bidder's questions.

The Bid Opening date remains scheduled for September 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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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)

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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 .

Amendment No. 0001

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Amendment No. 0001 Project TX FTFW SAMA 10(1)

San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center Rehabilitation and Realignment of Entrance Road (Rte 10)

Solicitation: 693C73-21-B-000019

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise the Request for Proposal (RFP) as follows:

a) Subsection 203.04(b) to clarify the methods for the removal of existing pavement markings.

b) Subsection 602.03 to specify pipe culvert materials.

2) Provide responses to bidder’s questions.

The Bid Opening date remains scheduled for September 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) Changes

1. Add the following to Section 203 of the Special Contract Requirements, page J-10:

203.04(b). Add the following:

Remove existing pavement markings where shown in the plans or directed by the CO using sandblasting or other methods that do not damage the surface or texture of the pavement.

Make the removal pattern uneven to not perpetuate the outline of the removed pavement markings. Lightly coat sandblasted or removal areas on asphalt surfaces with emulsified asphalt.

2. Add the following before Section 609 of the Special Contract Requirements, page J-22:

Section 602. — CULVERTS AND DRAINS

602.03. Add the following:

Furnish reinforced concrete pipe, Class III (minimum), for culverts.

Responses to Bidder’s Questions

1. Is the contractor required to water until turf has been established in the 1.0 acre area indicated in the plans?

EFLHD Response: Per Subsection 625.09, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to protect and care for seeded areas, including watering as many times as needed until turf is established or final acceptance.

2. Section 635.13 addresses removal of temporary pavement markings via sandblasting or other methods that do not damage the surface of the pavement. The bid schedule requires the removal of existing markings, Line A0170. Is there a required method of removal of existing permanent markings or will it following the same requirements of Section 635.13 indicated?

EFLHD Response: For the removal of existing pavement markings, follow the requirements of Subsection 635.13. An amendment will be issued to clarify this requirement.

3. PDF Page 36 of 105 Sheet K01 has a requirement for 12” pipe culvert. What type of 12” Pipe is required? RCP, CMP, or PVC?

EFLHD Response: Use RCP for the 12” pipe. An amendment will be issued to clarify the pipe material.

4. Can excavated on-site material be used as “Unclassified borrow”?

EFLHD Response: If the on-site material meets the requirements of Subsection 704.06, then it can be used as unclassified borrow.

5. For roadway obliteration shown on Page 18 of 105 (Sheet D01), What depth of obliteration is required?

EFLHD Response: Refer to Subsection 211.02 for the requirements of obliteration.

6. Method 1 obliteration states that proposed contours after obliteration are to match existing contours. Can the required embankment material be obtained on-site or will import be required?

EFLHD Response: Yes, on-site soil material can be used as embankment for roadway obliteration.

7. Method 1 reads “Keep excavated material within the original construction limits”. Are we to stockpile material generated from obliterated roadway? If so, please identify stockpile location.

EFLHD Response: The asphalt material generated from the obliteration should be disposed of according to Subsection 211.02(a)(2). Non-asphalt material may be stockpiled within the construction limits at the discretion of the Contractor.

8. Does aggregate base need to meet TxDOT Specs/Requirements?

EFLHD Response: Per 703.05(b)(1), the gradation only of the aggregate base may conform to TxDOT Specs/Requirements. Other qualities will need to conform to SCR/FP-14 requirements.

9. Will revegetation of this area be required?

EFLHD Response: It is not clear which area or type of revegetation (i.e. turf establishment or other plantings) the question is referring to. However, there is no vegetation other than turf establishment. The limits of turf establishment are shown on the typical sections.

10. The specifications indicate several permits obtained by the government. What specific permits is the contractor required to obtain and pay for associated with this contract?

EFLHD Response: The Contractor is responsible for identifying and obtaining any permits that are required based on the proposed method of operation.

11. Is the contractor required to have any full time staff on site at all times other than a Project Superintendent and Quality Control Manager?

EFLHD Response: Yes, only the Project Superintendent and Quality Control Manager are required to be on-site full-time.

12. As this is a Federal Project, are we required to obtain any permits from the City of San Marcos?

EFLHD Response: The Contractor is responsible for identifying and obtaining any permits that are required based on the proposed method of operation.

13. Is a construction fence required to enclose any portion of the work area during construction?

EFLHD Response: No construction fence is required.

14. Is this project tax exempt?

EFLHD Response: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine whether or not the project is tax exempt.

15. Where are General Conditions costs expected to be included in the Bid Schedule? For example the Quality Control Managers expense, Site Superintendent expense, etc. Should this all go on the Mobilization line item?

EFLHD Response: Per Subsection 109.05 (b), work for which direct payment is not provided is a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items listed in the bid schedule. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to decide where they want to put the cost for work that is not paid directly.

16. Who from the contractor side will be responsible for measurements for payment? Is this a Quality Control function?

EFLHD Response: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to decide who from the Contractor side will perform the measurements for payment. However, the Quality Control Manager is responsible for certifying the accuracy of the measurements.

17. Section 109.02.b Contract Quantity states that the quantity to be paid is the quantity listed in the bid schedule. Please confirm that any overage beyond the quantity in the bid schedule will be paid to the contractor since specific bid quantities have been provided for bidding purposes.

EFLHD Response: Subsection 109.02(b) Contract Quantity does not apply to this contract since there are no pay items designated as contract quantity. Per Subsection 109.05, the quantities listed in the bid schedule are approximate unless designated as a contract quantity.

Payment will be made for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or material furnished according to the contract.

18. Section 109.03 provides Weighting Procedures and Devices for determination of pay quantities. Are there any elements on this job that will require the contractor to follow 109.03.c requiring furnish, erection, and maintenance of automatic digital scales? Or will invoices as described in 109.03.b be acceptable for all materials.

EFLHD Response: The Contractor has the option of using 109.03(a) Commercial Weighing System, 109.03(b) Invoices, or 109.03(c) Project Weighing System.

19. Section 109.03.c alludes to scales that are contractor provided. 109.03.b states that invoices are also acceptable but that periodic check weighting may be required. This would allude to having to have scales per 109.03.c. Please advise if the contractor is required to include scales in our proposal or if weighing is required the government will provide that service?

EFLHD Response: The Government will not provide weighing services. See response to Question 18.

20. If we are to include scales in our proposal where should that cost be included?

EFLHD Response: Per Subsection 109.05 (b), work for which direct payment is not provided is a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items listed in the bid schedule. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to decide where they want to put the cost for work that is not paid directly.

21. Section 153.02.b discusses inspectors. Is the contractor required to provide inspectors for this project in addition to the Quality Control Manager or is only a Quality Control Manager required and additional inspectors are optional?

EFLHD Response: Per Subsection 153.02(b), the Contractor is required to provide inspector(s) in addition to the Quality Control Manager.

22. Please confirm that Bid Schedule Item A0540 Field Office is for the government field office required by Section 637?

EFLHD Response: Yes, the pay item 63701-0000 FIELD OFFICE is for Government Field Office.

23. Where should the contractors Field Office cost be included in the Bid Schedule?

EFLHD Response: Per Subsection 109.05 (b), work for which direct payment is not provided is a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items listed in the bid schedule. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to decide where they want to put the cost for work that is not paid directly.