Amendment_0002_-_NPS-CUVA_040S(1).pdf

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x x 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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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Project: NPS-CUVA 040S(1)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

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

The Bid Opening date of November 3, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. will remain the same.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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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 NPS-CUVA 040S(1)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Hillside Pedestrian Bridge

Solicitation: DTFH71-16-B-00007

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

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

The Bid Opening date of November 3, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. will remain the same.

Questions / Clarifications

The following questions and issues were submitted to EFLHD at eflhd.conracts@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. The schedule states that there is 90 days for completion. Based upon the painting specification and the welding specification and the asphalt specification, no work would reasonable start until Spring of 2016. Is the intent to award this project in 2015 with a notice to proceed issued sometime in 2016?

Will the Government entertain multiple NTP's? one for submittal & procurement, and another for construction activities? As stated, it is improbable to achieve the 90 day project duration after NTP due to the lead times involved with the submittal process and procurement of FRP deck panels per the manufacturer.

Response: The intent is to award the project and issue the Notice to Proceed in 2015.

There will only be one NTP. We believe the substantial completion of the project and the reopening of the Hillside Pedestrian Bridge and trail within 90 days from the NTP is achievable. Therefore, no change will be made to the specified duration.

2. Can the new structural members be galvanized therefore not requiring paint?

Response: The contract plans call for shop painting for the new members. However, the Contractor has the option to submit alternatives to the CO for approval during construction. Any proposed changes will not be considered during advertisement. Also, field painting of the areas shown on Sheet R03 will still be required regardless if the new members are galvanized or shop painted.

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3. Can all new connections be bolted therefore removing the in field welding?

Response: The Contractor has the option to submit alternatives to the CO for approval during construction. Any proposed changes will not be considered during advertisement.

If a bolting alternative is submitted, the Contractor will need to submit all the required calculations and shop drawings for the bolted connections for approval. In addition, calculations would need to show that the structural capacity of the new and existing structural members will not decrease due to the drilled holes to accommodate the bolted connections. Partial removal of the floor beams or any structural members designated on the contract plans for replacement will not be allowed.

4. Can the small amount of cleaning and painting as well as the asphalt sidewalk be completed in the Spring of 2016?

Response: The small amount of cleaning, painting, and asphalt sidewalk work can be completed prior to May 15, 2016 as long as the work does not interfere with the users of the Hillside Pedestrian Bridge and trail.