A001_Naukati.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

A001 10/1/15 N/A AK USFS 2060(1)

NAUKATI RD RECONSTRUCTION

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

Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver WA 98661-3801

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and Zip Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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DTFH70-15-B-00009

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9/22/15

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE: N/A FACILITY CODE: N/A N/A

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 (__ ) is extended, ( x ) 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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)

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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.

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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).

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C THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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D OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) N/A

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor n/a is not, n/a is required to sign this document and return n/a copies to the issuing office.

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

AK USFS 2060(1), NAUKATI ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

See page 2 for revisions.

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) 15a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

BY_________________________________________ BY N/A___________________________ N/A (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment No. A001, dated 10-1-15 AK USFS 2060(1) Solicitation No. DTFH70-15-B-000 Naukati Road Reconstruction

REVISIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Page Section/Table Revision A-2 III. Post Award Information Deletes EEBACS A-2a III. Post Award Information Deletes EEBACS E-1 101.03 Abbreviations Deletes Subsection E-1 101.04 Definitions Deletes EEBACS E-12 106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements Revises link E-20 108.01 Commencement, Prosecution, and

Completion of Work Deletes EEBACS

E-24 109.01 Measurement of Work Deletes EEBACS & Adds form and link to forms

E-52 155.07 Electronic EEBACS Submittals Deletes EEBACS E-53 155.07 Electronic EEBACS Submittals Deletes EEBACS & Revises subsection

ENCLOSURES

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Notice to Bidder Project: AK USFS 2060(1), NAUKATI ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

If the contract is awarded after applying the price preference for HUBZone small business concerns under FAR clause 52.219-4; at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel must be spent on the prime Contractor’s employees or the employees of other qualified HUBZone small business concerns.

Particular attention should be paid to Standard Form l442, Solicitation, Offer and Award, to assure that Blocks 14, 15, 16, 19, 20A, and 20C are completed correctly. Sign Block 20B according to the instructions in Subsection 102.02. You must submit a completed ‘Authority to Sign’ document. You must also complete the representations and certifications contained in the Contract Provisions beginning on page B-1. Failure to furnish or complete any of the above may result in your bid being considered nonresponsive and being rejected.

Facsimile and email bids are not authorized for this solicitation. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by facsimile, if such notice is received by the time specified for receipt of bids. The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of facsimile data. See FAR Provision 52.214-5, Submission of Bids. FAX 360.619.7932. To confirm receipt, call 360.619.7520.

Attention Limited Liability Company (LLCs). If you are an LLC, do not complete the “Type of Organization” block on the SF-24 Bid Bond form. None of the four boxes fit your entity.

However, if you are an LLC and you are submitting a bid as part of a joint venture or partnership, check the applicable box.

Fraud Alert. Current and potential U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Contractors have recently been receiving fraudulent letters purporting to be issued by DOT. These fraudulent letters request that the Contractors resubmit their banking information to DOT. If you receive such a letter, please DO NOT complete the requested worksheet that is attached to the letters and DO NOT release any information. To register or update information, Contractors are required to go directly through the System for Award Management (SAM) website and never through a third party. You can access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

III. Post Award Information.

Insurance requirements are set forth in Subsection 107.05.

Contractor Performance Evaluations. This office posts performance evaluations in the Contractor Performance Assessment System (CPARS); for additional information see http://www.cpars.gov/cpars.gov/index.htm. Upon receiving an email notice of evaluation availability, you will have 14-60 days to review the evaluation online and submit comments. If you are unable to access the system, call 360.619.7520 for assistance or for a copy of the evaluation.

EEBACS. Use the Government’s web-based system, Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System (EEBACS), to prepare all Contractor’s Daily Report of Construction Operations (CDR’s) and measurement notes (pay notes).

Revised by Amendment A001

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Notice to Bidder Project: AK USFS 2060(1), NAUKATI ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

Submit a user account form to gain access to the EEBACS system. See Subsection 108.01.

A user guide, “EEBACS for Construction Contractors”, is available. An electronic version can be found at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/estimate/guide.htm

IV. Specifications and Permits.

This solicitation and subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units. Obtain paper copies of the FP-03 by calling 360.619.7520, e-mailing at plans_spec@dot.gov, or writing Federal Highway Administration, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661. An electronic version may be found at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

Material Sources. Material, and water sources, have not been identified for this project. Secure all permits and clearances for Contractor-located sites and sources. See Subsection 105.02(b) and 107.10.

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Special Contract Requirements Project: AK USFS 2060(1), Naukati Road Reconstruction

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Section 101. — TERMS, FORMAT, AND DEFINITIONS

101.03(a) Acronyms. Add the following:

EEBACS — Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System.

101.04 Definitions. Add the following:

EEBACS — Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System. A web-based system used by the Government, Construction Contractors, and Subcontractors on this Government contract to prepare “Contractor’s Daily Report of Construction Operations” (CDR’s), measurement notes (pay notes), and other data.

Holidays — Holidays occur on the following days:

1st day of January - New Years’ Day;

3rd Monday of January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;

3rd Monday in February - Presidents' Day;

Last Monday in May - Memorial Day;

4th day of July - Independence Day;

1st Monday in September - Labor Day;

2nd Monday in October - Columbus Day;

11th day in November – Veterans’ Day;

4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day;

25th day in December - Christmas Day;

Other days declared holidays by the Congress or the President; and

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is also a legal holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following is also a legal holiday.

SE/P75 Index (SEP) — SE/P200 Index (SEP) is a measure of a material’s ability to perform based on the quality and quantity of fines present. The quality is represented by the sand equivalent (SE) and quantity is represented by the percent passing the No. 200 (P200). The SEP is computed as follows:

For an SE ≥� 29, 25+P

SE

=SEP

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Obtain copies of the following documents by going to our webpage at:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/const-pay-notes

• Construction Paynote Examples, dated August 2011.

106.02 Visual Inspection. Delete the text of this Subsection and substitute the following:

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the specific contract requirements. In the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances, prevailing industry standards may be used.

106.03 Certification. Add the following after the second paragraph:

Maintain records of all required certifications according to Subsections 103.04, 153.04, and

154.04. Submit certifications to the CO.

Check certifications, before incorporating the materials into the work, to ensure that the requirements of the contract have been met. Mark the certifications with the following information: project name, project number, contract item number, item description, Contractor’s signature, and date.

Submit a completed Form WFLHD 87 Certification of Compliance with each material certification. An electronic version may be found at:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/forms http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/const-pay-notes http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/forms

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Section 108. — PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

108.01 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. Add the following:

Use the Government’s web-based system, Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System (EEBACS), to prepare all “Inspector’s Daily Record of Construction Operations” (Contractors Daily Reports) and measurement notes (pay notes), unless otherwise approved.

Complete and electronically submit “EEBACS User Account Form” (Form EEBACS-001) for each individual requiring EEBACS access. Submit forms to the CO at the preconstruction conference or at least 10 days prior to the start of any contract work. As needed, request additional system access using Form EEBACS-001 and allow 7 days for system access.

Maintain active EEBACS accounts for all contractor staff that use EEBACS and ensure that the CO is notified within 24 hours after an account holder is reassigned or no longer employed by the Contractor. Within 24 hours after an account holder is reassigned or no longer employed by the Contractor, submit an EEBACS-001 form requesting that the account be disabled.

The electronic version of EEBACS-001 is available at:

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/estimate/accounts.htm

Furnish at least 48 hours advance notice before changing the current work schedule. Work schedule changes that include additional shifts require 14 days notice.

Perform work under this contract according to the following:

(a) Do not perform construction operations between 6:00 p.m. Friday and 6:00 a.m. the following Tuesday of the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

(b) Do not perform work from December 1 of any year through March 30 of the succeeding year.

(c) Limit work as provided for in Subsection 156.06.

(d) Limit work as provided in Subsections 105.02 and 107.10.

108.01A Labor. (Added Subsection).

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.222-6 Davis Bacon Act.

Adjacent or virtually adjacent work sites, as used in FAR Clause 52.222-6, are defined to be work sites within ½ mile of the project. Application of the Davis-Bacon Act for work sites beyond ½ mile of the project will be determined by the CO.

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(c) Date the work was performed;

(d) Location of the work;

(e) Measured quantity;

(f) Calculations made to arrive at the quantity;

(g) Supporting sketch and details as needed to clearly define the work performed and the quantity measured;

(h) Names of persons measuring the work;

(i) Identification as to whether the measurement is interim or final; and

(j) Signed certification statement by the persons taking the measurements, performing the calculations, and submitting them for payment that the measurement and calculations are correct to the best of their knowledge and that the quantity being measured is subject to direct payment for the identified item under the contract.

Prepare, sign, and submit electronic measurement notes (pay notes) using EEBACS.

Measurement notes will be reviewed by the CO. Unacceptable measurement notes will be electronically rejected and returned. Correct rejected measurement notes and resubmit electronically.

Prepare pay item measurement notes on Form FHWA 17-348 Record of Miscellaneous Items.

An electronic version of the form is available at:

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/forms/wfl/.

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions. Amend the following:

Delete the second paragraph (b) designator and substitute the following:

(c) Cubic yard.

Add the following to paragraph (e):

(4) Weighing.

Delete the text in paragraph (m) and substitute the following:

(m) Square yard. 9 square feet. Longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations will be made horizontally. No deductions from the area computation will be made for individual fixtures having area of 9 square feet or less. Do not measure overlaps.

Add the following:

(p) Fixed hourly rate. Measure the actual number of hours ordered by the CO and performed by the Contractor.

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(12) Use a time scale to graphically show the work scheduled for performance;

(13) Show the sequence and interdependence of all activities;

(14) Identify the critical path. The critical path is defined as the longest sequence of activities in the schedule that determines the duration of the project; and

(15) Show the baseline bars in the construction schedule updates.

Float is a shared commodity and is not for the exclusive use of the Contractor or the Government. Either party has the full use of float until it is depleted.

(b) A written narrative stating the basis and assumptions underlying the schedule including:

(1) Describe work to be done within each activity including the type and quantity of equipment, labor, and materials to be used;

(2) Describe planned production rates by pay item quantities (e.g. cubic yards of roadway excavation per day);

(3) Describe the number of work days per week, holidays, number of shifts per day, and number of hours per shift. Describe all calendars used in the schedule module and list the calendar used for each activity in the schedule module;

(4) Estimate periods during which an activity is idle or partially idle. Include beginning and end dates;

(5) Describe expected and critical delivery dates for equipment or material that can affect timely completion of the project;

(6) Identify the Vendor, Supplier, or Subcontractor to perform an activity. State assumptions made in scheduling their work;

(7) Describe organizational limitations, such as resource constraints or subcontractor commitments, which limit scheduling flexibility;

(8) Describe site mobilization; and

(9) Provide a list and description of constraints used in the CPM scheduling software.

155.07 Electronic EEBACS Submittals. Enter the following information into EEBACS, unless otherwise approved:

(a) Subcontractor Data. Enter Subcontractor data prior to beginning subcontracted work, and update the data to reflect changes as they occur. Complete all fields.

(b) Labor/Equipment Data. Enter labor and equipment data prior to reporting the work on the CDR, and update the data to reflect changes as they occur. Complete all fields except do not enter labor/equipment hourly rates.

(c) Contractor’s Daily ReportRecord of Construction Operations. For each day of work, submit a Contractor’s Daily Report Record of Construction Operations (CDR) within one day of the work being performed. Report operations of work separately, with manpower and equipment assigned to each operation separately. Document inspection results, including

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Certify each CDR with the following statement entered by the person responsible for the construction operation:

“I certify that the information contained in this record is accurate, and that all work documented herein complies with the requirements of the contract. Any exceptions to this certification are documented as a part of this record.”

Electronic versions of the form are available at:

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/forms/wfl/.

155.08 Acceptance. Construction schedules and preliminary work plans will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02. CDR’s will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02 and 106.03.

Measurement

155.09 Measure the Section 155 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

155.10 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 155 pay item listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

Progress payments for construction schedule will be paid as follows:

(a) 25 percent of the item amount, not to exceed 0.5 percent of the original contract amount, will be paid after the initial construction schedule is approved.

(b) Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum will be prorated based on the total work completed.

Payments made for construction schedules do not affect any rights the government may have because of failure to meet construction schedule contract requirements.