12g SF30 - Amendment 00008 11-29-24.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

00008

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/29/2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

16191810

6. ISSUED BY CODE 51283 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 51283

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 475 Kilvert St., Suite 100 Warwick, RI 02886

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., STREET, COUNTY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)

TO ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS

AMENDMENT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

70Z0G125BSYN00190

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE 834953036 FACILITY CODE

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 telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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 NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE REFERENCED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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.)

The purpose of this Amendment 00008 is to address questions, announce another site visit being held on December 3, 2024 at 10:00a.m., and extend the due date for bids to Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00p.m.

EST. The information is as follows:

Q19. Will the USCG entertain utilizing grade 80 steel rebar in lieu of grade 60 rebar?

A19. Grade 80 bar reinforcement for concrete pavement is acceptable in lieu of grade 60. All rebar shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A615.

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

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 00008 Repair Buoy Yard November 29, 2024

Q20. For the RAP/topsoil area, the plan denotes stripping/stockpiling 6" of RAP and stripping/removing 6" of topsoil. The plan notes and the RAP/RCA detail denote an 8" thick layer of this material to be installed.

Please confirm that an additional 2" of subgrade will need to be stripped and removed over this area to accommodate the 8" thick RAP/RCA area.

A.20. Removal of subgrade below the striped/stockpiled RAP and topsoil is anticipated. The thickness of the subgrade removal will be dependent on the final grading plan.

Q21. Please clarify if the use of Ground Penetrating Radar will be a requirement under this contract for the purpose of locating underground utilities prior to the start of demolition and construction.

A21. A GPR preconstruction utility scan is required. Refer to Paragraph 1.13 under Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION for more details.

Q22. Please confirm that all electrical work under this contract is to be conducted in a deenergized state.

A22. Electrical work may be conducted in a deenergized or energized state. All OSHA and NEC Safety protocols shall be followed.

Q23. Please confirm that the costs associated with the contractor’s responsibility for obtaining licenses and permits, I.E. Construction Stormwater General Permit(5G3), will be borne by the owner of the project.

A23. The contractor will be responsible for the costs associated with obtaining licenses and permits. Refer to

Paragraph 3.2.1 under Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS for more details.

Q24. Please provide the Manufacturer and Model # of the existing Solar Panel located within the Fenced Hazmat

Storage Area. This information will be vital to ensure the safety of our employees during the proposed removal and stockpiling of the proposed Solar Panel.

A24. Manufacturer and Model Number of the existing solar panel array is not available. In lieu of R&S Solar Panel

Array (1EA, 5’x15’±) as shown on DWG CD101 and Install Ex Solar Panel Array on Container as shown on DWG C-101; Remove and Dispose of Solar Panel Array, associated framing, and electrical wiring.

Q25. Additional site-specific details are being requested for the proposed installation of the existing solar panel array on the relocated container.

A25. Contract scope has been updated to remove and dispose of the solar panel array. See response to RFI

Q23.

Q26. For bidding purposes, please identify the thickness that should be assumed by all bidders for the removal and disposal of the existing concrete pads located within the Fenced Hazmat Storage Area.

A26. For bidding purposes, assume the existing concrete pads located within the HAZMAT storage area to be removed and disposed are 8” thick.

Q27. For bidding purposed, please identify the size the contractor should assume for the proposed underground electrical conduit.

A27. For bidding purposes, assume the new underground electrical conduit will be 4”. Contractor to match existing once determined during construction.

Q28. Please confirm that the existing +/- 20 bollards that are located near the Security Gate/Entrance are to remain and that pavement in that area will need to be accomplished with these bollards in place.

A28. The installation of the new asphalt pavement transition is required in the existing bollard area near the entrance gate.

Q29. Please confirm, as per Supplemental Specification Section #32 11 16 2.1.5, the imported base course being proposed underneath the concrete & asphalt pavement must be Virgin DGA as per the NJDOT Standard Specifications.

A29. Virgin NJDOT DGA is required for Base Course as specified.

Q30. Would it be possible for schedule any additional access to the site for subcontractors who were not able to attend the first site visit?

A30. Another organized site visit will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00a.m. The site visit will take place at: 85 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002. There is a call box outside the gate, dial the number on the phone, and a watch stander will provide access onto the Base. Please bring appropriate identification such as a driver’s license in the event it is requested.

Q31. Is the intent to remove any of the North perimeter fence outside of the LOD?

A31. If required to accommodate regrading, replacement of portions of the north perimeter fence may extend beyond the LOD. However, the contractor shall notify the COR in writing/email if it is necessary.

Q32. The specifications state mobilization is to take place in April 2025, when is the NTP intended to be issued?

A32. The Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued after the bonds and insurance have been received and cleared.

Q33. Considering this is a phased project - once Phase 1 is completed, will a punch list be completed in the phase

1 area and the area be considered substantially complete?

A33. The Phase 1 area shall be substantially complete and a punch list completed prior to commencing Phase 2.

Q34. Will water/power be provided on site throughout the course of construction?

A34. Refer to Section 01 50 00, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS. ADD the

Following as para 1.8.

1.8 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

The Contractor shall provide his/her own utilities.

1.8.1 Utilities at Special Locations

Coordinate the provision of temporary utilities for use by the Contractor with the Contracting Officer.

Discuss at the pre-construction conference, and at any subsequent project meetings. Reasonable amounts of utilities will be made available without charge. The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring sufficient capacity exists for the use of any utilities (including at electric panels and use of any existing circuits), making connections, providing transformers and cables, the protection of and safe use of the same, and making disconnections; and for providing backflow preventer devices on connections to domestic water piping. Under no circumstance will taps to Station fire hydrants be allowed for obtaining domestic water. Provide a submittal for the installation of backflow prevention devices and provide them to the public water supplier for approval prior to installation.

Q35. Is the contractor responsible for cleaning/maintaining the road outside the LOD throughout construction as a result of trucks coming in and out of the site and potentially causing dirt or mud build up?

A35. Yes.

Q36. Referencing the removal of the pyro shed, are there utility disconnects required/is there an existing foundation for this shed?

A36. The pyro sheds do not have existing foundations or concrete slabs and there are no utility disconnects anticipated as part of their removal.

Q37. Should contractors assume hazmat containers will be clean and hazmat protection will not be required when relocating the containers?

A37. Reference Specification, Section 1.1 Special Scheduling Requirements and Work Restrictions, “USCG ANT

NY personnel will empty the contents of the HAZMAT containers, sheds, and misc. containers prior to removal and stockpiling by the Contractor.” Use of HAZMAT PPE is not anticipated.

PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE DUE DATE FOR BIDS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO TUESDAY,

DECEMBER 10, 2024 AT 2:00P.M. EST.

NO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM THIS AMENDMENT FORWARD.

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