Amendment3A08STMARYSRANGES.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02/21/2008

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

21-08-8283WCA08

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

451751 & 506951

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER

USCG, CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT MIAMI

15608 SW 117TH AVENUE

MIAMI, FL 33177-1630

ATTN: ODALYS MCGEE

SAME AS BLOCK 6.

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCG82-08-B-3WCA08

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01/24/2008

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., STREET, COUNTY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)

PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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.

B. THE ABOVE REFERENCED 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.)

AMENDMENT REASON: TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATIONS

A. RESPONSES TO ADDITIONAL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs). SEE PAGES TWO AND THREE.

B. THE BID OPENING DATE REMAINS FEBRUARY 26, 2008, AT THE PLACE OF BID OPENING, MIAMI, FL.

C. PLEASE RETURN A SIGNED COPY OF THIS AMENDMENT ALONG WITH YOUR BID.

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)

BERTA C. GOMEZ

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT NO. 00003

REPAIRS TO ST. MARY’S RANGES

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #14

Refer to 46 U.S.C. 5102(b). Referring specifically to the following quotation from HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES, Revised section 5102, Section 5102(b) regarding exemptions from load line requirements:

“Section 5102(b) lists the specific exemptions from load line requirements. The specific exemptions may be grouped as follows:

(a) Vessel type (ships of war, pleasure vessels, fishing vessels, small passenger vessels on domestic voyages);

(b) Area of operation (rivers, harbors, bays, sounds, etc.);”

QUESTION: Since the Area of Operation for demolition of Towers A and B is in the river channel entrance, and therefore an extension of the St. Mary’s River, is this Area of Operation exempt from load line requirements of 46 CFR Subchapter E?

http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/46C51.txt

RESPONSE: The load line exemptions in 46 CFR Chapter 51 are not applicable because of the location of the work and structures. The contractors need to be in compliance with all applicable CFRs. US Coast Guard sectors are the determining authority for CFR applicability & enforcement. The sectors can assist the contractor in determining if their barge needs to have ABS load lines. The closest US Coast Guard Sector to the project is US Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville. Contractors should contact the sector Jacksonville Domestic Vessel Inspection Branch. The branch chief is LT Jamie Bigbie. His number is (904) 564-7643. If the contractor is not able to reach LT Bigbie, the branch's general information number is (904) 564-7650.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) # 15

Refer to Technical Specifications, Dated November 2007, General Requirements, Para. 1.2 where it states, “Appendix D shows that trace amounts of lead were found in the paint surveys for the four Aids to Navigation Structures. This will not effect the disposal…”

Georgia Coastal Resources Division permit dated September 13, 2007 states, "If the structures contain lead paint they will be disposed of onshore."

QUESTION: Since the Top Deck Floor Framing of Tower B has been identified as containing lead paint, which direction takes priority regarding disposal of this lead paint Top Deck Floor Framing?

http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/46C51.txt

AMENDMENT NO. 00002

REPAIRS TO ST. MARY’S RANGES

RESPONSE: The design package only recommends that the structures be placed in the offshore fish haven. It is up to the contractor to find the most economical means of disposal (offshore or onshore). Yes... the structures contain trace amounts of lead. However, the GA department of natural resources has confirmed that the trace amount of lead will not prevent them from being deposited in the fish haven. However, the trace amount of lead affects the OSHA working practices and the contractor must follow the specifications and applicable publications for working on structures with lead paint. The contractors MUST contact Mr.

Tony Blount of the GA Department of Natural Resources, 912-264-7218 for approval and information on depositing the demolished tower in the fish haven. Mr. Tony Blount will describe the particulars of how the structures are to be deposited in the fish haven.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) # 16

Drawing calls for 1 1/2” Round Standard Pipe (Schedule 40) for handrail construction. Same drawing calls for 2” round Extra-Strong Pipe (Schedule 80) for handrail sleeves. Because of wall thickness differences, 1 1/2” Round Standard Pipe will not fit into 2” round Extra-Strong Pipe, even before required Hot Dip Galvanizing treatment.

QUESTION: Request your engineer review design for handrail sleeves. With the addition of galvanizing coatings on both parts coupled with the required seal weld, 2 1/2” Round Extra- Strong Pipe (Schedule 80) may be an acceptable alternative for handrail sleeves.

RESPONSE: A suitable alternative is to drop the Schedule 80 designation of the 2 inch dia.

pipe sleeve, using standard weight pipe. This yields about a 1/8 inch gap all around. The contractor must properly seal the welds on handrail post to the handrail support sleeves after the handrail is in place to keep out the water out.