Amendment 0002 - Project NC NP BLRI 2A16.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 1407/26/20230002

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

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)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/07/2023

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Project NC NP BLRI 2A16:

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Provide responses to bidder questions.

2) The Bid Opening date of August 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. EDT remains unchanged.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

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 .

Amendment 0002

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Amendment No. 0002 Project NC NP BLRI 2A16

Blue Ridge Parkway Solicitation: 693C73-23-B-000013

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Provide responses to bidder questions.

2) The Bid Opening date of August 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. EDT remains unchanged.

Bidder Questions and Responses

1) Bidder Question: The transverse shear key reinforcing is shown as a bar that embeds in the beam and projects past the vertical face of the beam. Doing this is not practical with steel forms.

Response: EFL accepts the request to use inserts as long as they are placed at the same spacing and locations shown in the contract plans for the embedded rebars. Contractor is still responsible to submit shop drawings as required by the contract during construction.

2) Bidder Question: The void drains are shown as 3/4" diameter. The industry standard is 1" diameter. Are 1" diameter drains acceptable?

Response: EFL has no issue with this request. Contractor is still responsible to submit shop drawings as required by the contract during construction.

3) Bidder Question: Regarding the retainer angle detail at piers (sheet 69/75, etc.), the 1/2" plate cast into the beam is shown projecting past the vertical face of the beam (only shear studs are embedded). We request that this detail be revised so that the face of the plate is flush with the face of the beam.

Response: EFL accepts this request. The location of the anchors for the concrete pier needs to be adjusted to account for this change. Contractor is still responsible to submit shop drawings as required by the contract during construction.

4) Bidder Question: The box beams on Bridge #1 are designed with draped strands. Will the owner consider a redesign to straight strands only, with possibly incorporating debonding in the redesign?

Response: EFL accepts the change request under the following conditions: The Supplier will take ownership of the design of the new beams. The calculations must be submitted

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Info Page 2 of 2 to EFL after being sealed by a PE in the state of NC or equivalent. The calculations must meet the criteria of zero tension in the pre-compressed tensile zone for SERVICE III limit state (AASHTO LRFD). The calculations must comply with all manuals and standards including AASHTO LRFD and Section 104 of the standard specifications for the contract (FP-14). The supplier must ensure that there is no conflict with other bridge elements if any changes to the geometry of the beam occur. In addition, the supplier will need to submit the load rating for the bridge superstructure using AASHTO LRFR or other equivalent software (approved by EFL). EFL will provide the list of trucks to be included in the load rating. Contractor is still responsible to submit shop drawings as required by the contract during construction.