DTLS55-16-B-0200A0002(2).pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

DTLS55-16-B-0200A0002

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09/15/2016

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE U.S. Department of Transportation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Contracting Office 180 Andrews Street Massena, New York 13662

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

NO.

DTLS55-16-B-0200

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

August 18, 2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

CHECK ONE 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.

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, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

This amendment is three-fold. First, it serves to change the deadline for requests for an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc. from 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2016 to 12:00 P.M., Monday, September 19, 2016.

Second, it clarifies that a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation and any required changes to the contract will be administered in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.243-4, Changes.

Third, it serves to include all questions asked by prospective offerors and the answers provided by the Contracting

Officer's Representative.

Continued on Page 2 (Q&A) 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) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print )

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. Q: What is the deadline for all questions or requests for information?

DTLS55-16-B-0200A0002

A: Requests for an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc. is extended to 12:00

P.M., Monday, September 19, 2016.

2. Q: Is the building and foundation information to be submitted with the bid?

A: Only the proposed manufacturer information shall be submitted with the bid. All the building and foundation information will be submitted as a required contractor’s submittal.

3. Q: What is the size of the foundations for the flag and anchor memorial?

A: No drawings could be located that show the foundations for the flag pole and the anchor memorial. For bid purposes, assume that the flag pole foundation goes to seven (7) feet below grade and the anchor memorial goes down to five (5) feet below grade.

4. Q: Interested parties asked for clarifications on what was expected for the discharge of waste water from equipment used?

A: The contractor shall not allow untreated/unfiltered water to enter existing drains or be run onto the ground surface.

. The untreated/unfiltered water or the solids obtained through filtering can be disposed of in the concrete spoil area.

Only clear filtered water may be allowed to enter existing drains or be disposed of on the surface. Surface disposed water shall not be allowed to freeze or otherwise form a slipping hazard.

5. Q: What if the building we choose to erect has different foundation requirements than those on your drawings and specifications?

A: The contract requirements have been developed to accommodate a typical foundation design required for this type of building. If the submitted foundation design requires a material change to the contract requirements that may result in additional costs, the contractor shall also be required to justify the potential change and submit supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer for review prior to approval of the submittal.

6. Q: What building manufacturers have you used successfully on our past projects?

A: The building manufacturers that we have used successfully on our past projects are: Allied Steel Buildings, Star

Building Systems, Varco-Pruden and Butler. Other suitable buildings may be available from Morton Buildings and

Kelly Klosure.*

*The SLSDC does not specifically endorse any of these manufacturers. These manufacturers are listed for informational purposes only to assist the offeror in preparing their bid.