Amendment_0001_-_NY_ERFO_FIIS_2013-1(6).pdf

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Sterling VA 20166-6511

EFLHD-CO

21400 Ridgetop Circle Construction Office Eastern Federal Lands Highway Div.

Federal Highway Administration

Sterling VA 20166-6511

EFLHD-AC

21400 Ridgetop Circle Acquisitions Office Eastern Federal Lands Highway Div.

Federal Highway Administration

SEE BLOCK 1408/21/20140001

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

NY ERFO FIIS 2013-1(6)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise Section 551 of the Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) to add pile driving requirements.

2) Revise the Plans to replace Sheets 2, 7, and 10.

3) Provide a summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential bidders.

4) Reschedule the Bid Opening date to August 28, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.

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Previous edition unusable

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

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Project NY ERFO FIIS 2013-1(6)

Fire Island National Seashore Lighthouse Dock

Solicitation: DTFH71-14-B-00037

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise Section 551 of the Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) to add pile driving requirements.

2) Revise the Plans to replace Sheets 2, 7, and 10.

3) Provide a summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential bidders.

4) Reschedule the Bid Opening date to August 28, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.

Plan changes

Delete Plan Sheets 2, 7, and 10 and substitute the amended Plan Sheets 2, 7, and 10.

1) Sheet 2 updated to revise timber pile coating material.

2) Sheet 7 updated to revise timber pile coating material.

3) Sheet 10 updated to correct detail callouts.

J Pages Page 1 of 1

Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) changes

1. Add the following to Section 551 of the Special Contract Requirements, page J-14:

551.03. Add the following:

The use of non-impact hammers is permitted.

Furnish pile caps for all piles, including fender and mooring piles, extending above the deck.

551.08. Add the following:

Furnish and install Shrink-Tite UHMW-PE Piling Sleeves as manufactured by Flouron, Inc. of Elkton, MD, according to the manufacturers recommendations.

GENERAL NOTES:

SPECIFICATIONS:

MATERIALS:

SCOPE OF WORK:

GENERAL NOTES

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway

Projects, FP-03, US Customary units.

Special Contract Requirements

AASHTO LRFD Guide Specifications for the Design of Pedestrian Bridges, 2009.

NFPA 70 2014 National Electric Code

Timber:

Use MoistureShield composite plastic lumber in Cape Cod grey with wood grain finish conforming to the requirements of Subsection 716.03 of the Special Contract

Requirements for all decking, rails, balusters, and rail caps.

Use treated timber piles conforming to the requirements of Section 551 - Driven

Piles for all piles.

Use treated southern pine no. 1 conforming to the requirements of Section 557 -

Timber Structures for all other timber. The American Wood Protection Association

(AWPA) use category designation for rails, posts, and cross ties that are in ground contact is UC5A. Use ACQ preservatives for timber rail posts. Treat all other timber and piles with CCA preservatives. Acceptable preservative types and minimum preservative retention rates (lbs of preservative per cubic foot of timber) are:

Preservative Type UC5A Min.Retention

Copper Quat (ACQ) 0.60

Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) 2.50

Use waterborne preservatives.

All timber dimensions shown on the plans are nominal unless noted otherwise. Use standard dressed dimensions for sawn lumber as specified by the Southern Pine

Inspection Bureau (SPIB) grading rules, latest edition.

Treat all cuts, abrasions or other disturbances to the surfaces of treated wood in accordance with Section 557 - Timber Structures.

Fasteners:

Use stainless steel fasteners at all connections.

Use threaded rod, thru bolts, or carriage bolts for all bolt connections conforming to

ASTM A320, Grade B8, Class 2.

Use Ogee or dock washers, lock washers, and nuts on each end.

Use nuts conforming to the requirements of ASTM A194 Grade 8, Stainless AISI 304.

Use washers conforming to the requirements of SS304.

Do not use nails as a connector unless otherwise noted in these plans or Special

Contract Requirements. Countersink all screws.

SCALE:

The scales shown on these plans are valid for printing on 11x17 paper.

1. Construct the proposed dock in the footprint of the existing dock that was partially destroyed during Super Storm Sandy. Remove the remaining portions of the existing dock. Cut all piles off at the mud line other than those not to be removed. Supply all new materials for the proposed dock.

2. Coordinate with the CO prior to the start of construction to determine the final top of deck elevation of the dock in each area. Submit for approval details for tying into the existing boardwalk at the south end of the dock prior to construction. Stake the dock centerline and the limits of construction, including staging areas.

3. Coordinate with all utilities that have facilities within the project area prior to the start of construction. Contact "Dig Safely" at 811 at least three full working days prior to any excavation or pile installation to determine the presence and/or location of any underground utilities.

4. Prepare, submit for approval, and properly implement a soil erosion plan in accordance with the requirements of Section 157 - Soil Erosion Control.

5. Install lighting and electrical components in accordance with the National

Electrical Code at the locations shown on the electrical drawings.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES:

1. The dimensions and elevations shown on these plans have been obtained from limited field investigations. Field measure all existing components impacted by the new work to ensure consistency with the proposed modifications. Bring any discrepancies in dimensions, character or extent of the existing components to the attention of the CO before advancing the work.

2. Develop the full capacity of the structural members in all connections in accordance with the latest edition of the National Design Specification for Wood

Construction and Supplement (NDS). Design and detail all connections and framing not otherwise detailed on the plans. Submit details of any required connections and framing not otherwise detailed on the plans to the CO for review and approval prior to beginning any work.

3. Tighten thru-bolt connections so that washers just start to press into the wood substrate.

4. Repair any damage to remaining existing components or structures that is caused by construction as directed by the CO.

AMENDMENT NO. 01

REVISIONS

NO. DESCRIPTION BY DATE

JK 08/21/14

Revised the timber materials section

10'-0"

8'-0"

26 spa. @10'-0"=260'-0"

60'-0"

Attenuator boards (Typ.)

29'-3"

3"x12" Cross-ties

(one each side of pile)

(Typ.)

PARTIAL FRAMING PLAN

(Decking structure, railings and pile bracing not shown for clarity)

Existing pile cut off at the ground line (Typ.)

Proposed pile (Typ.)

Deck outline

Scale: 1"= 10'-0"

23 29

10'-0"6'-1"5'-11"

6'-1"

Fender pile

(Typ.)

10'-0"

38'-2"

39'-6"

Legend

Existing pile (cut at ground line)

Proposed pile under decking (CCA)

Proposed pile extending 3'-6" above decking (for chain rail)

Proposed fender pile extending

7'-0" above decking

Test pile location

2'-0"

8'-1"

8" (Typ.)

24 25 26 27 28

See note 1

(Typ.)

Notes

1. Cut existing piles at ground line. Space proposed piles to avoid existing piles.

2. Treat new piles with CCA preservatives.

3. Use Shrink-Tite to cover portions of piles extending above the deck. Do not cover fender or mooring piles.

T Y P

T y p

T y p

2'-0"

2'-0"

Extended cross tie (Typ. four locations. See Ladder Detail on

Superstructure Layout Plan)

NE NY

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

STERLING, VIRGINIA

REG

STATE PROJECT SHEET NO.

FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE

123117

201450

PARTIAL SUBSTRUCTURE

LAYOUT PLAN

REVISIONS

NO.

Deleted ACQ callout

DESCRIPTION BY DATE

JK 08/21/14

Revised note

JK 08/21/14

Added new note3 JK 08/21/14

AMENDMENT NO. 01

1 2 3

Questions/Clarifications

Questions / Clarifications

The following questions and issues were submitted to EFLHD. The Government response or clarification is provided. Due to the repetitive nature of several questions and issues, the wording of the questions may have been revised and some questions have not been included.

The Government’s direct response to the sender may also have been updated below for better clarity.

1. The plans call for ACQ 0.6 lb/ft3. It is our belief this is not sufficient for salt water immersion and would be subject to degradation by marine borers. Please advise as to how to proceed.

Response: All timber piles are to be treated with 2.50 lbs/ft3 of Chromated Copper Arsenate. Plan sheets 2, 7, and 10 have been revised.

2. The drawings do not show a connection detail for the 2”x10” blocking that is to be provided at all rail posts. This is similar to the pile caps (3”x12” cross ties) but there is nothing to connect it to. How should the contractor assume connection? Drawing – Sheet 9 – Section Partial Framing Plan.

Response: See General Construction Note 2 on plan sheet 2 and Materials/Fasteners Notes on plan sheet 9. The blocking is noted to be detailed by the Contractor as part of their submittals.

3. What is the deck elevation? Are we to assume the elevation is +5, which is shown on Drawing – Sheet 6 – Section East Elevation? Without a deck elevation level, pile lengths will not be able to be determined.

Response: The required total pile lengths for bid are provided in the Tabulation of Quantities. The proposed deck will match the deck elevation of the existing boardwalk.

4. Drawing – Sheet 10 – Section Typical Section, Detail A and Rail Post Connection Detail – show a 2x2 composite balusters to be installed on the rail post.

Response: The dashed line is used to indicate general location of the baluster in cross section. As shown on the Elevation views on sheet 9, there is no baluster directly mounted to the post.

a. Typical Section calls for a 4x6 post and Detail A calls for a 6x6 post. Which post is to be used?

The Typical Section is correct. The call out in the detail A on plan sheet 10 was revised to match a 4x6 post.

b. Is the post to be cut and allow the 2x2 baluster fit into the post or is the baluster to be attached flush to the post?

See the response provided in 4a above.

Memorandum Federal Highway Administration

Of Transportation U.S. Department

EFL-FM-ACQ-03 (02)Page 1 of 1

Subject:

Justification for Brand Name Description within Construction Specifications

Date: Aug 18, 2014

Project: NY FIIS 2013-1(6) FLMA: NPS PMIS 201450

From: , Branch Engineer Reply to Attn. of:

HFHD-15

Through: Laurin Lineman, Director of Project Delivery To: Shirley A. Anderson, Contracting Officer

Pursuant to FAR 11.105 and FAR 6.302, and in accordance with EFL-PR-ACQ-11, approval for the specification of the following brand name item is justified for this project:

Particular Product Shrink-Tite™ UHMW-PE Piling Sleeves

Estimated Cost NTE $25,000 $7,120.00

Statement(s) of Agency's essential requirement for particular features met only by this particular product:

The piles proposed for use on the Lighthouse dock are treated with CCA and several extend above the deck of the structure where it will be possible for the public to contact them. Only one product provides the necessary durability required for use in this region and provides appropriate protection to the public.

Certified by:

FAR 6.303-2(c)

John S. Wilson Project Manager

Certifications:

I certify that performance specifications suitable for full and open competition are not available; that a market research indicated other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency needs. I have provided supporting data to the file location listed below.

Certified and Authorized by:

FAR 6.303-2(b)

41 USC 3304

Contracting Officer

I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. The anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. This justification will be posted with the solicitation.

Basis for Justification:

Only one responsible source; no other supplies will satisfy agency requirement.

File Location: M:\PROJECTS\fiis\ny2013-1(6)\Proj_Dev\Misc\Flouron Coating\

ALAN T TEIKARI

Digitally signed by ALAN T TEIKARI DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FHWAHQ, cn=ALAN T TEIKARI Date: 2014.08.18 15:49:01 -04'00'

JOHN S WILSON

Digitally signed by JOHN S WILSON DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FHWAHQ, cn=JOHN S WILSON Date: 2014.08.18 15:44:00 -04'00'

SHIRLEY A

ANDERSON

Digitally signed by SHIRLEY A ANDERSON DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DOT Headquarters, ou=FHWAHQ, cn=SHIRLEY A

ANDERSON

Date: 2014.08.21 11:10:06 -04'00'