Amendment_0002_-_PR_ST_ER_191(001).pdf

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0 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.

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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

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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

PR ST ER 191(001)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise Sections 204 and 253 of the Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) to add the measurement of the gabion wall excavation under the roadway excavation pay item.

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

The Bid Opening date of August 13, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. will remain the same.

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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 No. 0002

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Project PR ST ER 191(001) El Yunque National Forest

Solicitation: DTFH71-15-B-00019

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise Sections 204 and 253 of the Special Contract Requirements (J Pages) to add the measurement of the gabion wall excavation under the roadway excavation pay item.

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

The Bid Opening date of August 13, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. will remain the same.

Special Contract Requirement (J Pages) changes

1. Add the following to Section 204 of the Special Contract Requirements, page J-18:

204.02(a)(1). Add the following:

Roadway excavation includes the excavation for gabion walls.

2. Add the following to Section 253 of the Special Contract Requirements, page J-20:

253.10. Add the following:

Measure structure excavation for gabion walls under Section 204.

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Questions / Clarifications

The following questions and issues were submitted via email at eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. 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. Are the materials for Line Items Numbers A0620 (6-inch water line), A0640 (6-inch gate valve) and A0680 (8-inch sewer line) to be furnished by the Contractor for the Utility Company to install? If the contractor is to furnish and install, please indicate on plan sheet D01 the location of work for these items.

Response: The Contractor will furnish and install the materials according to Sections 611 and 612 of the Special Contract Requirements (SCR).

The approximate locations of the existing water and sewer lines are shown on Plan Sheet D01. As noted in Note 4 of this sheet, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to locate the existing utilities within the project limit and relocate impacted utilities as approved by the CO.

2. Regarding the work to be performed by the Utility Company: What is the scope of their work, how will it affect the Contractor’s work and schedule, and what coordination is required between the Contractor and Utility Company?

Response: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with the Utility Company as needed to complete the work and ensure that the work complies with their specifications as indicated in Sections 611 and 612 of the SCR. It is also the Contractor’s responsibility to determine the impact of utility coordination to the work and schedule.

3. The quantity of 300 LNFT for the 8-inch sewer line exceeds the limits of project for Site 1.

Response: This quantity includes additional length of sewer line for contingency.

Please note that quantities shown on the Plans and Bid Schedule are estimated and all items are bid and paid for on a unit price basis. The Contractor will be paid for the amount of work ordered by the CO, completed and accepted per the specifications. If there is an error in the estimated (Bid Schedule) quantity, the overrun/underrun will be accounted for during construction. Please also note all quantities of work must be ordered by the CO; if the Contractor performs work not ordered, the Government will not pay for it. See the last paragraph of Subsection 109.05 of the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (standard specifications, FP-03).

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4. Upon site visit, it was noticed that the existing conditions at Site 1 are different from what is shown on the drawings. Improvements were performed that are not shown on the Bid plans.

The PR-191 road lane shown on the drawings to be reconstructed is already repaired and in use. Are the Bid plans and scope of work to be revised as per the actual conditions?

Response: There will be no revision to the bid plans and scope of work.

See response to question above for additional information concerning bid quantities and payment for actual work performed.

5. Upon a visit to Site 1, it was noticed that there is rip-rap in place for the whole length of where the slide is shown to be. Is the intent of the Contract that the existing rip-rap be removed?

Response: The Contractor is responsible to remove the existing riprap as needed to perform the proposed construction work. For payment purposes of this project, riprap removal is considered to be part of Roadway Excavation. This amendment modifies Subsections 204.02(a)(1) and 253.10 to indicate this.