Amendment A0003.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

A0003 29 Nov 2010 PSN 3206279

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

Contracting Officer USCG CEU Oakland 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94606

Same as Block 6

8. NAME AND ADRESS OF CONTRACTOR (no., street, county, State and ZIP Code) √ 9.A AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

X HSCG88-11-B-PQQ017

9B. DATE (SEE ITEM 11)

5 Nov 2010

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 ACKNOWLEGEMENT 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 NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc)

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO 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 1 copy to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions from prospective bidders and revise Section B – Schedule of Prices.

A. Responses to Questions:

QUESTION: The bid item for the 18” diameter pipe specifically calls out for straight seam pipe, whereas, the specification list 3 pipe options (straight or spiral or seamless). Typically, the USCG specifies straight seam or seamless pipe. What kind of pipe does the USCG desire for bid item “050001?

ANSWER: For bid items 150001, 250001, 350001, 450001, 550001 the line item and specification should read seamless pipe (not straight or spiral).

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)

JANICE M. PRESTON

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

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)PREVIOUS

EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA, FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Invitation for Bid HSCG88-11-B-PQQ017 Amendment A0003 29 November 2010

QUESTION: In the bid items under Improper Characteristic Task Order, Mobilization/Demobilization; the mod/demob references specifications 012500 and 013500. These specifications appear to be missing from the current specification package. Can we get a copy of these two specifications?

ANSWER: The Mob/Demob line items are not referencing a specification; these line items are referencing other Bid Line Items on the bid schedule (Line Items under SHORE CONSTRUCTION - INSTALLATION and REMOVALS - SHORE CONSTRUCTION sections).

QUESTION: Please confirm that "CLIN NO.'s 114000 Installations" are to capture costs for installation only and specifically exclude any materials.

ANSWER: Yes, these line items are for installations only. See materials section for material costs

QUESTION: The Specifications indicate that the USCG may renew the contract after each year for up to 4 years. May the Contractor decline renewal?

ANSWER: No

QUESTION: CLIN 211000 references "Improper Characteristic Task Order". Please provide definition or clarify what is meant by this term.

ANSWER: An improper characteristic is any damage or deficiency associated with an aids to navigation.

QUESTION: The current bid date is December 14th. In light of the fact that this project requires many manhours to estimate and considering this company has several bids that are due during the first two weeks of December, we respectfully request you to extend the bid date until at least December 23rd.

ANSWER: The bid submission date will not be extended at this time.

QUESTION: Our surety has asked us to provide the yearly estimated value of this contract. Can you provide this estimate or budget?

ANSWER: Approximately $1M annually.

B. Section B – Schedule of Prices is revised in its entirety (ATTACHED)

1 ATTACHMENT

- Section B – Schedule of Price (Page 4 of 87 to page 47 of 87)

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