Amendment0004BostonWaterfrontRepairs.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08/05/2011

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

2111G11PRV090

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

2255035

6. ISSUED BY CODE 51283 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 51283

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 300 Metro Center Blvd.

Warwick, RI 02886-1747

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 300 Metro Center Blvd.

Warwick, RI 02886-1747

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

TO ALL BIDDERS

(AMENDMENT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCGG1-11-B-PRV090

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08 JULY 2011

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

The solicitation referenced in Block #9A is hereby amended to answer technical questions as described on the following page:

The due date for submission of Bids is NOT extended as a result of this amendment. Bids are due by 02:00 PM EST on August 12, 2011.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

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

Gerald Fortin

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

This solicitation is amended to answer technical questions as follows:

QUESTION 1: In regard to the steel blast grit to be used for surface preparation, (SECTION 09 07 13.26 Page 3) we have reviewed this section with several potential sub-contractors with similar comments from each regarding the use of steel grit blast method. We have been informed by each sub that the use of this method on irregular surfaces and as well wet environments will not be possible. Is there another method that might be suitable? We have used high pressure water while still collecting much of the solids blasted from the surface with good success and this method has no possible loss of blast medium other than the fresh water used to remove the old coatings and rust.

ANSWER 1: Specification section 09 97 13.26 is revised as follows (see attached Page 3 of Section 09 97 13.26 with revisions): paragraph 3.1.1, line two, delete"...or SSPC SP 12." In paragraph 3.1.3.2, line one, delete "...using steel grit."

QUESTION 2: Water blasting (SSPC SP 12) can be more cost effective & be less harmful to the environment than sandblasting. Will water blasting be approved by the USCG if it cannot provide the request profile per specification?

ANSWER 2: Water blasting will not be allowed on this project.

QUESTION 3: Is it the USCG intent to require the contractor to only use a sandblast setup & steel grit?

ANSWER 3: Means and methods are not specified. It is the contractor’s responsibility to select the means and methods that will achieve the surface profile specified in Specification section 09 97 13.26/3.1.3.2 .

QUESTION 4: If the contractor is pricing the work to be performed in the spirit of specifications but the BCC requires additional measures not include in their bid or identified in the project specifications will a contract modification be allowed by the USCG.

ANSWER 4: If the BCC requires changes in the scope of work that are not due to any requests or actions undertaken by the contractor, a contract modification may be issued. This will depend on the specifics of the potential change and will be addressed at that time.

ATTACHMENT: PAGE 3 OF SECTION 09 97 13.26 WITH REVISIONS