AG-9702-S-10-0046 Amendment0002.doc

Solicitation AG-9702-10-S-0046 Amendment #2

Angeles NF Water Tank Replacement

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

22 Mar 10

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

346224

5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

US Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

Economic Recovery Operations Center

1323 Club Drive

Vallejo, CA 94592

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

AG-9702-S-10-0046, Water Tanks Demolition & Construction, Angeles NF

X

23 Feb 10

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

(X) The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers ( X ) 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 PALCE 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 your 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT /ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED 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, ( X ) is required to sign this document and return ____1_____ copies to the issuing office.

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

See continuation pages below for specific details.

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

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

George Morrissey, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

/s/George Morrissey

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

22 Mar 10

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of amendment no. 0002 is to make changes to the solicitation as follows:

1. In the SF 1442, block 2, Type of Solicitation, is changed from a Negotiated Request For Proposal (RFP) to Sealed Bid (IFB)

2. In the SF 1442, block 10, the Price Range, the Government’s estimate is changed from: between $500,000 and 1,000,000 to: between 1,000,000 to 5,000,000 which includes option items.

3. In the SF 1442, block 11 contract time remains 180 calendar days for the base bid items. See schedule of items for award information of option items and contract time for option items.

4. In the SF 1442, block 13 A, is changed as follows:

from:

Sealed offers in original and _______ copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 p.m. local time 25 March 2010. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

to:

Sealed offers in original and ___1____ copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 p.m. local time 8 April 2010. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

5. Section B—Schedule of Items is deleted and replaced with the following schedule of items:

OF MEAS.

ESTD.

QTY.

PRICE

AMOUNT

Base Bid Items Tank Demolition – Oak Flat Tank

Tank Demolition – Chilao Manzanita Tank

Tank Construction – Oak Flat Tank

Tank Construction – Chilao Manzanita Tank

Tank Construction – Rincon Tank

Option Items Tank Demolition – Charlton Tank Tank Demolition – Angeles Crest Station Tank

Tank Construction – Charlton Tank

Tank Construction – Angeles Crest Station Tank Tank Construction – Valyermo Tank NOTE TO Bidders:

Evaluation and award of option items will be in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. If option items are awarded additional contract time will be as follows:

30 calendar days for Charlton tank

30 calendar days for Angeles Crest Station

30 calendar days for Valyermo

If option items are awarded, the Governemnt will exercise the options by June 30, 2010.

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Signature: _______________________________ Phone: ____________________________

Vendor Name:_________________________ Email: ________________________________

Vendor Address: ______________________ TIN #: ________________________________

______________________ DUNS #: ______________________________

______________________ Cage Code: ____________________________

6. The following is added to Section C.1, under Project Description:

In addition to the original solicitation, work includes construction of a new 20,000-gallon concrete water storage tank at Rincon Fire Station and the option of adding the construction of three additional tanks and the demolition of two additional tanks. Option items include construction of two new 10,000-gallon concrete water storage tanks and another 20,000-gallon concrete water storage tank on the Angeles National Forest. Optional work items also include the demolition and removal of the existing 140,000-gallon concrete partially-buried water tank at Charlton and the 10,000-gallon bolted steel tank at Angeles Crest Station. Option items will be exercised by the government on an item by item basis. The government will decide which option items will be exercised on or before June 30, 2010.

The following is added under Tank Demolition:

Provide a description of tank demolition procedures including materials, equipment, and processes to be used for demolition.

In addition to the original solicitation, the following tank demolition will be added as optional items.

Charlton Tank. Demolition of this tank is included as an option item on the Schedule of Items. The existing Charlton tank is identical to the existing Chilao Manzanita tank in the original solicitation except that the wooden roof structure was destroyed in the recent Station Fire. A single 2” water line is connected to the tank, acting as both a supply and distribution line.

The existing tank and all appurtenances, such as ladders, hatches, vents, etc. shall be completely dismantled and disposed of off Forest Service land in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations for waste handling and disposal. This includes the burned material and debris from the wooden roof structure. Existing security fence around the tank shall also be removed from Forest Service land.

Angeles Crest Station Tank. Demolition of this tank is included as an option item on the Schedule of Items. There are two water storage tanks at Angeles Crest Station—a concrete tank and a bolted steel tank. The tank to be demolished and removed is the bolted-steel tank. The concrete tank is to remain. The existing tank to be removed is a 10,000-gallon bolted steel tank 16’ in diameter by 7’ high. A 1-½” supply line and 2” distribution line are connected to the tank. There is no vehicle access to the tank. The tank is located approximately 50 feet above and 300 feet total distance from the road.

The existing tank and all appurtenances such as ladders, hatches, vents, etc., shall be completely dismantled and disposed of off Forest Service land in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations for waste handling and disposal.

The following is added under Tank Construction:

Provide a description of tank construction procedures including materials, equipment, and processes to be used for construction.

In addition to the original solicitation, the following tank construction will be added as a pay item.

Rincon Tank. New tank shall be constructed of reinforced concrete and have a minimum capacity of 20,000 gallons. New tank shall be the same height as the existing tank (9 ft.) Contractor should confirm existing height on site.

New tank shall be constructed adjacent to existing water tank. Location will be marked on the ground by the Forest Service.

Upon completion of new tank, both existing and new tank shall be able to be isolated on the water system. New tank shall be connected to existing 1” water supply line that is connected to existing tank. New tank shall be connected to the new distribution line, anticipated to be 6” in diameter and a new second supply line, anticipated to be 2” in diameter. Contractor should confirm line connections and sizes on site.

A water line shall connect the new tank to the existing tank in such a manner that the water level in each tank will be the same at all times while both tanks are in operation. Water line shall contain a valve to allow for isolation of tanks.

New tank shall be equipped with a tank drain, an overflow drain, a roof access hatch, liquid level indicator, water level control access, exterior ladder with anti-climb door, interior ladder, roof vent, and other appurtenances as required.

Upon completion of the new tank, a new security fence shall be installed around the tank matching the existing fence. Current fence is a 6-foot high commercial-grade chain link fence topped with three strands of barbed wire and is accessed with a 4-foot wide gate.

In addition to the original solicitation, the following tank construction will be added as option items.

Charlton Tank. Construction of this tank is included as an option item on the Schedule of Items. New tank shall be constructed of reinforced concrete and have a minimum capacity of 10,000 gallons. New tank shall be installed at the same location as the existing tank. Existing tank is below grade. Contractor may design and construct the new tank as a buried or partially-buried tank or may fill existing tank site and construct the tank as an above ground tank. Any unused portion of the existing below-ground tank shall be filled in so that the final grade of finished ground following tank construction is at the same level as the existing road.

New tank shall be connected to existing 2” water line that acts as both a supply and distribution line. Contractor should confirm line connection and size on site. Existing valves and valve boxes at the tank on existing supply and distribution line shall be replaced. All water lines on the tank side of the valve shall be replaced.

New tank shall be equipped with a tank drain, an overflow drain, a roof access hatch, liquid level indicator, exterior ladder with anti-climb door, interior ladder, roof vent, and other appurtenances as required.

Upon completion of the new tank, a new security fence shall be installed around the tank matching the existing fence. Current fence is a 6-foot high commercial-grade chain link fence topped with three strands of barbed wire and is accessed with a 4-foot wide gate.

Angeles Crest Station Tank. Construction of this tank is included as an option item on the Schedule of Items. New tank shall be constructed of reinforced concrete and have a minimum capacity of 10,000 gallons. New tank shall be installed at the same location as the existing bolted steel tank (to be demolished) adjacent to the existing 6,000 gallon concrete tank. New tank shall be the same height as the existing concrete tank (7 ft.). Contractor should confirm tank height on site.

Upon completion of new tank, both existing and new tank shall be able to be isolated on the water system. New tank shall be connected to existing 1-½” water supply line that is connected to existing tank. New tank shall be connected to the existing 2” distribution line. Contractor should confirm line connections and sizes on site. Existing valves and valve boxes at the tank on existing supply and distribution lines shall be replaced. All water lines on the tank side of the valve shall be replaced.

A water line shall connect the new tank to the existing tank in such a manner that the water level in each tank will be the same at all times while both tanks are in operation. Water line shall contain a valve to allow for isolation of tanks.

New tank shall be equipped with a tank drain, an overflow drain, a roof access hatch, liquid level indicator, water level control access, exterior ladder with anti-climb door, interior ladder, roof vent, and other appurtenances as required.

There is no vehicle access to the tank site. The tank is located approximately 50 feet above and 300 feet total distance from the road.

Valyermo Tank. Construction of this tank is included as an option item on the Schedule of Items. New tank shall be constructed of reinforced concrete and have a minimum capacity of 20,000 gallons.

Currently, there is no water supply or distribution line to the tank site. Tank shall be provided with a connection to an anticipated 6” diameter distribution line and a 2” diameter supply line and a shutoff valve for each line.

New tank shall be equipped with a tank drain, an overflow drain, a roof access hatch, liquid level indicator, water level control access, exterior ladder with anti-climb door, interior ladder, roof vent, and other appurtenances as required.

7. Section I --Contract Clauses is changed as follows:

The following clause is deleted in its entirety:

52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation Alternate 1(MAR 2009)

The following clauses are added/incorporated by reference:

52.214-26 Audit and Records – Sealed Bidding Alternate 1 (MAR 2009)

52.214-29 Order of Precedence – Sealed Bidding (JAN 1986) The following provision is added in full text:

52.517-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

The following clause is added in full text:

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within five (5) day prior to 30 June 2010; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed nine (9) months.

The following provision FAR 52.228-1 is changed:

Delete: FAR 52.228-1 (c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $200,000.00, whichever is less.

Add: FAR 52.228-1 (c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the Base bid price.

Delete the wording (applicable over $100,000) which follows the clause citation.

8. Section J – List of Attachments, the following attachment is added as follows:

Attachment 5, Additional Tanks Location Map, 1 page (will be added as a separate attachment in FBO)

9. Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents is changed as follows:

The following provisions are deleted in their entirety:

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction (OCT 1997)

The following provisions are added/incorporated by reference:

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. (DEC 1989)

52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. (APR 1984)

52.214-5 Submission of Bids. (MAR 1997)

52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders (APR 1984)

52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. (NOV 1999)

52.214-12 Preparation of Bids. (APR 1984)

52.214-18 Preparation of Bids - Construction. (APR 1984)

The following provision is added in full text:

52.214-19 Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction. (AUG 1996)

(a) The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.

(b) The Government may reject any or all bids, and waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.

(c) The Government may accept any item or combination of items, unless doing so is precluded by a restrictive limitation in the solicitation or the bid.

(d) The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

(End of provision)

10. In Section L, the Instructions for Submission of Proposal and/or Offers is deleted in its entirety and is replaced with the following:

Instructions for Submission of Bids and/or Offers

Offerors are required to submit the following in sealed envelopes/packages or in an electronic format(submit each document as a separate hard copy file or electronic file):

1. Section A (SF1442)

2. Section B (Schedule of Items)

3. Section K (Certifications & Representations) and/or ORCA Information The following item shall be submitted in hard copy prior to the bid closing time to the address identified below for hard copy submission:

4. Standard Form 24 Bid Gurantee

The offeror shall submit electronic bid (with the exception of the SF 24 Bid Guarantee) through the Electronic Response feature associated with this solicitation on the Federal Business Opportunities website https://www.fbo.gov .

The instructions on submitting an electronic bid utilizing the FBO website can be found on page 35 of the user guide located at: https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf

All bids and/or offers shall arrive by the closing date for receipt of bids, 8 Apr 2010 at 2:00 p.m. PDT.

Sealed Bids will be received at:

U.S. Forest Service

EROC-SW Contracting

1323 Club Drive

Vallejo, CA 94592

Due Date: 8 Apr 2010, 2:00 PM (PDT)

Solicitation: AG-9702-S-10-0046 Attn: Dindo Laxamana

Electronic Bids will be submitted through: www.fbo.gov Facsimile bid is not authorized

Failure to follow the bids and/or offers submittal instructions may result in the bid or offer being rejected.

11. In Section M -- Evaluation Factors for Award is deleted in its entirety.