Amendment0001ANT_NY_Camel_Chain_Repair.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02/11/2013

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

2113G13PRV125

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

4804273

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

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 475 Kilvert Street, Suite 100 Warwick, RI 02886-1747

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 475 Kilvert Street, Suite 100 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.

HSCGG1-13-Q-PRV125

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31 JAN 2013

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 provide answers to technical questions as presented on the following page:

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED. THE DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS IS NOT EXTENDED AS A RESULT OF THIS AMENDMENT. PROPOSALS REMAIN DUE BY 04:00 PM EST ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013.

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

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

Jean Bretz

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

Question #1: The ships touch the pier where the camel chains need to be replaced. Will the ships be moved during the repairs?

ANSWER #1: It is the preference of the USCG for the ships to remain in place during repairs. However, if the contractor believes this will add to the complexity, or create an unsafe condition, the USCG can make plans to relocate cutters during the pre-construction brief.

Question #2: Will vehicles be permitted to drive on to the pier during construction? Will the gangway for the center ship be moved to allow contractor vehicles access to the last ship?

ANSWER #2: Vehicle load on the piers will be limited to 200 psf or a five (5) ton forklift as noted in the scope of work. The gangway for the center ship can be moved according to the contractor's schedule and can be discussed during the preconstruction brief.

Question #3: In Section 2.2 ”shackles”, do you want screw pin shackles or anchor shackles (also known as safety shackles)?

ANSWER #3: Either type of shackles will be acceptable, but anchor shackles are preferred.

Question #4: On the drawing there is a detail “pier attachment detail”, the drawing shows an eye bolt through an 8” x 10” chock. The existing connection has a bolt with an eye nut that is drilled through the 14” x 14” rubber bumper. The head of the existing bolt is on top of the 14” x 14” rubber bumper. How should the new connection be made?

ANSWER #4: The new connection should be made in the same manner as the existing connection, even if that differs from the drawing detail. This can be discussed at the preconstruction brief if there are further questions.

Question #5: Section 4.1.1.2, dive plan, are dive operations to be conducted using USACE- EM – 385-1-1 regulations?

ANSWER #5: Yes, dive plans should be conducted using these regulations.

Question #6: Several of the existing anchor chains are broken. Are we to assume that the blocks are buried in the mud directly below the eye nuts?

ANSWER #6: Yes, contractor may assume that blocks are buried in the mud directly below. However, this area received significant storm surge during hurricane Sandy, and USCG cannot confirm that anchor blocks are still in their original locations.

Question #7: Some of the square fender units are rolled out of position, will the base assist with rotating the units?

ANSWER #7: Base personnel will not be available to assist the contractor on this.

Question #8: Please verify the new 5/8” camel chain is to be galvanized, not stainless as is shown on the drawing?

ANSWER #8: New chain and hardware are to be galvanized, not stainless steel as shown on the drawing. Attachment 4 to the RFQ contained the following: “Clarification 3: Drawing P4804273D1, General Note 5, should read: “All hardware shall be grade G30 galvanized steel”.”