Amendment0001_17-B-PRV151.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/02/2017

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

2117G17PRV151

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

PSN 562631

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

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 475 Kilvert ST STE 100 Warwick, RI 02886

Same as Block 6 Attn: Daniel B. Walker, Contracting Officer

(401) 736-1764

(401) 736-1704 (fax)

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

THIS AMENDMENT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED

See Block 11 below

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCGG1-17-B-PRV151

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/10/2017

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 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.)

The solicitation referenced in block #9A for WATERFRONT REPAIRS AT USCG SECTOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (CUMBERLAND COUNTY) is amended as follows:

1. The Due Date for receipt of questions was 05/26/2017, AT 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME, WARWICK, RI. The following pages document questions received during this period and to date along with the associated answers.

Continued…

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)

DANIEL B. WALKER, Contracting Officer

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

06/02/2017

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53

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1. The specs & plans mention that the fender system should be removed if it is in the way of any tie backs. Does the fender system have to be removed in order to paint the sheet pile or can it remain in place during the blasting and coating operations?

ANSWER: The intent was to leave the fender system in place during the recoating.

2. How many Timber Fender Pile(s) are to be replaced on the West Pier?

ANSWER: One timber fender is called out to be replaced on the West Pier. Delete the word “pile” in that leader note.

3. How many Timber Fender Pile(s) are to be replaced on the East Pier?

ANSWER: One Timber Fender is called out to be replaced on the East Pier. Delete the word “pile” in that leader note.

4. How many Timber Fender Pile(s), if any, are to be replaced on the Main

Pier?

ANSWER: There are no timber fender piles or timber fenders called out to be replaced on the Main Pier.

5. The drawings use the singular form when it mentions to replace “Timber

Fender Pile in‐kind” on both S‐102 & S‐103 while referring to the same pile in the respective drawings for each pier so we’d just like clarification if the expectation is to replace all or just 1 at each pier (East and West) and confirmation of zero Timber Fender Piles at the Main Pier.

ANSWER: See answers to questions 2, 3, and 4 above.

6. B3‐S‐504 I understand you have to weld the top channel to the sheet pile and tie rod plus the bottom wale to the sheet pile. Is this continuous around the entire wharf?

ANSWER: The continuity weld takes place on the lower wales of the East and West Piers. The welds shall be located at the contact point between of the sheet pile and lower channel, the sheet pile and upper channel, and the tie rod nut and upper channel. The length of the welds shall be 1”. The spacing of the welds shall be at the location of each tie rod along the east and west faces of the East and West Piers (approximately every 6’‐6”).

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7. What are the material and specs and lengths for the timber fender piles that have to be replaced?

ANSWER: See Answers to questions 3, 4, and 5 above. The timber fenders are 12”x12”x20’ long pressure treated timber with chamfered outboard edges as depicted in detail B4 on sheet S‐301 and shall conform to the specifications, Section 06 13 33.

8. On sheet S‐501, detail B3, what is the "concrete repair material" to be used?

ANSWER: The concrete repair material shall be a product listed on the Maine Department of Transportation’s Qualified Products List of Rapid Setting Concrete Patching Materials.

9. On sheet S‐501, details B3 and A3, what is the "flowable expansion joint material" to be used?

ANSWER: The joint sealant shall conform to the specification Section 32 01 19.61, Part 2.1.1.1 – Two component cold‐applied sealing compound conforming to Federal Specification SS‐S‐200, Type H or M, Color Grey.

10. On sheet S‐501, detail A4, what is the "joint sealant" to be used?

ANSWER: The joint sealant shall conform to the specification Section 32 01 19.61, Part 2.1.1.1 – Two component cold‐applied sealing compound conforming to Federal Specification SS‐S‐200, Type H or M, Color Grey.

11. Under Option 1 you will remove 2” of Bituminous Pavement and 8” of existing Concrete. It says to regrade existing gravel and install 3” of new Bituminous Pavement. Does the contractor bring in 7” of crushed gravel to have the new pavement elevation match the old pavement elevation or do you leave it down 7”?

ANSWER: The elevation of the new pavement shall match the existing elevation. Contractor shall furnish crushed stone and install such that the new bituminous pavement matches the grade of the surrounding pavement.

12. They reference obstructions located in Station 11+33 to Station 12+33…Can you please advise what the head room clearance is in these areas?

ANSWER: The contractor is responsible to verify all headroom and working clearances on site including within the boathouse (Station 11+33 to Station 12+33), where there are overhead obstructions including utilities, framing, and roofing members. The overhead clearance to structural members within the boathouse is listed as 24’‐6” above the deck (approximately elev. 33’‐6”) on the original boathouse construction plans. Continued…

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13. Will Demonstration anchors be used for Production anchors?

ANSWER: Demonstration anchors that pass all tests may be used for production anchors. Demonstration anchors that fail shall be removed in their entirety and not used for Production anchors.

14. Is core drilling required for demonstration anchors? Can we use other means mentioned in spec?

ANSWER: The demonstration anchors shall be constructed under methods and conditions identical to those foreseen for the overall project.

15. Section 31 68 13 Soil and Rock Anchors References Rock Coring in section 1.6.4, 3.1.4 and 3.4.4. Section 3.1.4 also indicates that holes in rock may be drilled by rock coring, rotary drilling, percussion drilling or down‐the‐hole hammer, indicating that rock coring is an option, but not a requirement for drilling into rock.

Could you please clarify if rock drilling by coring is a requirement or an option?

ANSWER: Coring is an option.

16. Page 03 of 23 provides current allowable live loading on for various locations on the structure. Will these loads be increased after the rock anchors are installed?

ANSWER: The allowable live loading on the Main Pier will increase in the area adjacent to the newly installed rock anchors (currently marked as 50 psf construction load) following the accepted completion of the rock anchor installation.

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