IBM10B0004 A001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08/27/2010

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

03094201373

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

IBWC_CODE

International Boundary and Water Commission

(IBWC)

USIBWC - ACQUISITIONS DIV

4171 NORTH MESA, STE. C100

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

Patricia Singer

NAME

TEL.

singerps@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY IBWC_CODE

International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)

USIBWC - ACQUISITIONS DIV

4171 NORTH MESA, STE. C100

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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CONTACT DUNS

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/02/2010

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE 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 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.X

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

Purpose of Amendment A001 to address the following:

1. Respond to questions received from prospective contractors.

2. Revise specifications/plans, see next page for uploading instructions

3. Revise bid schedule, enclose

4. Limitations on Subcontracting clause is added to this requirement.

Bid Opening Date is not extended

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)

Patricia Singer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

A Solicitation/Contract Form 0 Commercial Clauses

A001 Specs/plans uploading instructions A001a Questions & Response

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs I Contract Clauses

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)

Section 0 - Commercial Clauses

A001 Specs/plans uploading instructions

Plans and specifications has been uploaded to the following USIBWC FTP server:

IP Address: 66.85.17.166

UserName: commuserthree Password: COMM003#$

Port: 990

Folder: IBM10B0004

Subfolder: Rev PLANS&SPECS Addm#1

File: Sunland-Rev Plans SumofChngs_Addm#1_08_27_10.pdf

File: Sunland-Rev Plans_Addm#1_08_27_10.pdf File: Sunland_Rev Specs SumofChanges_Addm#1_08_27_10.pdf

File: Sunland_Rev Specs_Addm#1_08_27_10.pdf

Please contact Zenon Mora, IT specialist for IBWC at 915-832-4755 if there are any problems accessing the FTP server

A001a Questions & Response

Response to the questions received from prospective contractors are as follows:

Question 1:

Spec 01.56.00 “Barricades and Signs” page 3 para 3.1 „„”The Contractor shall develop a traffic control, barricade and signing plan, three weeks prior to performing any work affecting port-of-entry operations, to the Government for compliance-confirmation.” Dwg sheet 15.06 “Barricade and Construction General Notes and Requirements” note 2. “The development and design of the traffic control plan (TCP) is the responsibility of the Engineer.” Who provides the Traffic Control Plan?

Response: The Contractor is responsible for providing a traffic control plan signed, sealed, and dated by the Contractor’s professional engineer. It is also the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain any reviews, permits, and/or approvals from all applicable governing agencies (City, County or State) as required. Specification 01 56 00 will be revised through addendum as follows:

? Paragraph 1.2, first paragraph, the following is added: “The Contractor is responsible for developing a traffic control plan (TCP), barricade and signing plan, for all work. The Contractor’s representative shall coordinate with all local, county and state governing agencies for obtaining permits for these TCPs. All permits required will be paid for by the contractor. The TCP shall be signed and sealed by the Contractor’s Engineer which is to be a Licensed Engineer in the state where the work is occurring. These plans shall be submitted to the COR for compliance-confirmation.”

? Paragraph 3.1, second paragraph, first sentence - “any work affecting port-of-entry operations” is replaced with “any work in the right-of-way”

Question 2:

Dwg sheet 11.01 “Canutillo Levee Miscellaneous Sign Details” The dwgs and specifications do not tell us where to install these “new” signs or how many to install.Where and how many Notice signs does the contractor install?

Response: Through addendum, the placement of the signs will be added to the P&P sheets (Sheet Series No. 8).

Specification 50 91 00 will be added to the Technical Specifications, and the following bid items will be added: 50 91 01 (Remove and Reinstall Traffic Signs) and 50 91 02 (Provide and Install New Traffic Signs).

Question 3:

Spec 35.41.00 “Construction of Levee” page 20 para 3.5.F “Moisture Content Test” Determination of moisture content shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D2216. One moisture content test shall be performed for each one thousand (1000) cubic yards of material placed or each lift of material whichever is less.”

The ASTM requires a lab test. This requirement would not be appropriate for scheduling between the field and the testing lab.

Is it acceptable to test the moisture content with a nuclear density gauge and have the testing lab verify the nuclear density gauge with ASTM D2216 every 20 nuclear density moisture content tests?

Response: No; specification requirements are correct; Contractor shall perform work in accordance with the specification.

Question 4:

Spec 01.71.00 Field Engineering para 1.2.(5) 1.4 "Safeguard all points, stakes, grade marks, monuments and bench marks made or established on the Work. Re-establish same with the exception of primary control monuments if disturbed and rectify all Work improperly installed because of not maintaining, not protecting or removing without authorization established points, stakes, marks and monuments."

Dwgs sheet #7.01 thru 7.04 show the P.C.'s, P.T.'s and P.I.'s.

These monument points will be excavated during construction.

Is replacing all the P.C.'s, P.T.'s and P.I.'s part of the scope of work for this contract?

Response: The PCs, PTs, and PIs on Plan Sheets 7.01 thru 7.04 are the centerline alignment data; they are not existing monuments. This data will be used by the Contractor to stake the alignment to construct the proposed improvements of the levee.

Question 5:

Spec 60.55.00 "Crash Cushion Attenuators" para 2.2.A CRASH CUSHION ATTENUATORS. Furnish new crash cushion attenuators in accordance with the details shown on the plans and on the manufacturer's shop drawings, or equal as approved.

Dwg sheet #12.44 and 12.45 shows "Crash Cushion Attenuator Quad Guard (N) est @ 1 ea"

Is the intent to use Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.'s QuadGuardII Crash Cushion as the manufacturer or approved equal?

Response: No. Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.'s QuadGuardII Crash Cushion is not acceptable. Energy Absorption Systems, Inc Quadguard Elite Crash Cushion System or compliance-confirmed equal is acceptable. Also, QuadGuard (Elite) System (Narrow) Standard Sheet No.15.20 with the Crash Cushion Details will be added to the plan set in Addendum No. 1.

Question 6:

Block 11, SF 1442 states that the performance period is 621 days. Paragraph F.2, Page 15 of 51, states that the performance period is 501 days. Please advise?

Response: As per spec.01.19.00, the Work under this Contract shall be completed as follows: All levee work, excludingmaintenance of seeding shall be completed within 501 calendar days; and, all maintenance ofseeding shall be completed within 120 calendar days of completion of all other levee work.

Therefore, the total performance period is 621 calendar days (501+120=621).

Question 7:

Is a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) or other safety supervisor required for this contract?

Response: As SPECIFICATION 01 39 00 SAFETY, the Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the "U.S Army Corps of Engineers Safety and HealthRequirements Manual," EM 385-1-1, 2008 (USACE EM 385-1-1); and with all applicable regulations ofthe Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29CFR 1926, ConstructionStandards. The USACE EM 385-1-1, 2008 can be obtained from www.usace.army.mil/inet/usacedocs/eng manuals/em385 1 1 or procured by the Contractor from the US Government Printing Office,Superintendent of Documents, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250 7954. The OSHA, 29CFR 1926,Construction Standards can be accessed at www.osha.gov .

Also, refer to Appendix A of EM 385-1-1, 2008 (USACE EM 385-1-1)

Question 8:

It was mentioned during the walk through that some amount of materials ie., gravel/clay, would be available. What is the type, amount and location? We are particularly concerned with the clay.

Response: Through addendum, the information will be made available on the plans and specifications.

Also refer to geotech memo titled: Fill Requirements for the proposed USIBWC Maintenance Projects dated 12/9/2009. The geotech memo may be downloaded from the following IBWC ftp server:

IP Address: 66.85.17.166

UserName: commuserthree Password: COMM003#$

Port: 990

Folder: IBM10B0004

Subfolder: GEOTECH MEMO 12 9 09 Question 9:

We are very interesting to bid on the subject line project. Previously on August 12 2010 and during the site visit, one of your team mentioned that in couple days from the site visit you would provide us info about the availability of clay materials and the quantity, as you know this is very essential to our bidding, please provide us with that information.

Response: Through addendum, the information will be made available on the plans and specifications.

Also refer to geotech memo titled: Fill Requirements for the proposed USIBWC Maintenance Projects dated 12/9/2009. The geotech memo may be downloaded from the following IBWC ftp server:

IP Address: 66.85.17.166

UserName: commuserthree Password: COMM003#$

Port: 990

Folder: IBM10B0004

Subfolder: GEOTECH MEMO 12 9 09 Question 10:

Regarding line item# 007 vegetative watering can we pump out that water directly from the Rio Grande river.

Response: It is the contractor's responsibility to attain all permits as per specification 00.31.43. It is recommended that the contractor contact the area water masters (example: Water Irrigation Districts) to attain any permit requirement information.

Question 11:

In review of the Bid Form and the Summary of Quantities in the plans there is a discrepancy in quantity. The Bid Form for Bid Item 006 Seeding Permanent Specification 31 92 01 the quantity is 81,244 sy. The summary sheets show a total quantity of 272,782 sy. Will an addendum clarify this discrepancy?

Response: Through addendum, this respective discrepancy will be clarified.

Question 12

For the performance and payment bonds, do those have to be submitted by the Prime Contractor, or can the bonding be submitted through a Subcontractors bonding capacity? I read through section H.2 and did not see a clear answer

Response: Reference H.2 of the solicitation, "Performance & Payment Bonds" are required from the successful awarded contractor.

For bid submission a "bid bond" is required at 20% of the total bid price. Performance/payment bonds requirement after award is to be provided by the prime successful contractor not subcontractor(s).

Question 13

Our understanding is that the wage scale for NM applies while work is performed in that state and the TX scale for work in Texas. Is this correct?

Response: Yes

AMERICAN RECOVERY ACT FUNDED

001 SPECIFICATION 01 57 01 TEMP EROSION CONTROL

(SILT FENCE)

125,933.00

-1,012.00

124,921.00 LF

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002 SPECIFICATION 01 57 02 TEMP EROSION CONTROL

(CONST EXIT).

858.00 0.00

858.00 SY

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003 SPECIFICATION 01 70 01

MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION.

1.00 0.00

1.00 LS

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004 SPECIFICATION 31 11 10 PREP RIGHT OF WAY

NOTE: Actual unit description is "STA" for station;

however, for this Bid Schedule "EA" for each is used to mean the same unit.

638.00 -7.10

630.90 EA

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005 SPECIFICATION 31 14 01 REMOVAL/STOCKPILE

(EXIST GRAVEL)

NOTE: CD is defined as "Cubic Yard" throughout the Bid Schedule, contract line item numbers (CLINS) 5, 9 - 12, 14, and 16

15,495.00 -7,519.00

7,976.00 CD

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006 SPECIFICATION 31 92 01 SEEDING (PERM) 81,244.00

179,649.00

260,893.00 SY

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007 SPECIFICATION 31 92 02 VEGETATIVE WATERING

NOTE: Actual unit description is "MG" for one thousand gallons (1,000); however, for this Bid Schedule "EA" for each is used to mean the same unit.

519.00 2.68

521.68 EA

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008 SPECIFICATION 34 01 01 CLEAN EXISTING CHANNEL. 20.00

0.00

20.00 LF

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0004

Contract Number: Title: ARRA - Sunland Park Levee System

Date of Solicitation:

08/27/2010

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

009 SPECIFICATION 35 41 01 RAISE LEVEE (BENCH

EXCAVATION)

382,183.00 5,977.00

388,160.00 CD

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010 SPECIFICATION 35 41 02 RAISE LEVEE

(EMBANKMENT)

584,787.00 1,635.00

586,422.00 CD

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011 SPECIFICATION 35 41 03 RAISE LEVEE (TOPSOIL) 43,386.00

-140.00

43,246.00 CD

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012 SPECIFICATION 35 42 01 RIPRAP CONCRETE 269.60

-11.69

257.91 CD

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013 SPECIFICATION 35 43 01 TOE DRAIN 59,589.00

26.00

59,615.00 LF

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014 SPECIFICATION 50 20 02 ROADWAY FLEXBASE (TY B

GR 3)

20,939.00 276.00

21,215.00 CD

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015 SPECIFICATION 60 23 01 RETAINING WALL 2,565.00

-21.43

2,543.57 SF

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016 SPECIFICATION 60 34 01 STRUCTURE APPROACH

SLAB

119.00 -0.20

118.80 CD

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017 SPECIFICATION 60 50 10 RAIL (T221) 22.00

0.35

22.35 LF

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0004

Contract Number: Title: ARRA - Sunland Park Levee System

Date of Solicitation:

08/27/2010

Delivery Date FOB:

09/30/2010 Destination

018 SPECIFICATION 60 50 11 RAIL (T223) 10.00

-0.41

9.59 LF

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019 SPECIFICATION 60 50 12 RAIL (T551) 14.00

0.18

14.18 LF

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020 SPECIFICATION 60 50 13 RAIL (T552) 17.00

0.34

17.34 LF

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021 SPECIFICATION 60 55 01 CRASH CUSHION

ATTENUATORS.

2.00 0.00

2.00 EA

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022 DELETED - SPECIFICATION 60 63 01 RC BOX

CULVERT (4'X4')

5.00 -5.00

0.00 LF

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023 SPECIFICATION 60 63 04 RC BOX CULVERT (5'X5') 36.00

9.00

45.00 LF

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024 SPECIFICATION 60 64 13 RC PIPE (CL III) (48 IN) 21.00

6.00

27.00 LF

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025 SPECIFICATION 60 64 19 RC PIPE (CL III) (30 IN) 59.00

-37.00

22.00 LF

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026 SPECIFICATION 60 66 92 CONC HDWL (12 IN) 3.00

-1.00

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0004

Contract Number: Title: ARRA - Sunland Park Levee System

Date of Solicitation:

08/27/2010

2.00 EA

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027 SPECIFICATION 60 66 94 CONC HDWL (48 IN). 1.00

0.00

1.00 EA

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028 SPECIFICATION 60 66 98 CONC HDWL (30 IN) 3.00

-1.00

2.00 EA

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029 SPECIFICATION 60 68 12 SLUICE GATE (30") 1.00

1.00

2.00 EA

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030 SPECIFICATION 60 68 14 SLUICE GATE (48") 2.00

-1.00

1.00 EA

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031 SPECIFICATION 60 68 16 SLUICE GATE (60"). 3.00

0.00

3.00 EA

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032 SPECIFICATION 60 69 01 SLUICE GATE

MAINTENANCE.

2.00 0.00

2.00 EA

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033 SPECIFICATION 60 70 01 FLAPGATE (VARIOUS SIZES) 5.00

-1.00

4.00 EA

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034 SPECIFICATION 60 80 01 AUTO FLOODGATE, PAVED

ROAD 2.67' X 48'.

1.00 0.00

1.00 EA

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035 SPECIFICATION 60 80 02 AUTO FLOODGATE, PAVED

ROAD 2' X 50'.

1.00 0.00

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0004

Contract Number: Title: ARRA - Sunland Park Levee System

Date of Solicitation:

08/27/2010

1.00 EA

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036 SPECIFICATION 60 96 10 REMOVE STR (CONC HDWL) 6.00

-1.00

5.00 EA

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037 SPECIFICATION 90 79 10 VEHICULAR GATE 11.00

-5.00

6.00 EA

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038 RECEIVING REPORT PURPOSES ONLY. 11.00

0.00

11.00 MO

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039 ADDED - SPECIFICATIN 02 91 10 REMOVE/RELOCATE

EXIST FENCE

0.00 210.00

210.00 LF

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040 ADDED - SPECIFICATION 50 91 01 REMOVE &

REINSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNS

0.00 6.00

6.00 EA

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041 ADDED - SPECIFICATION 50 91 02 PROVIDE AND

INSTALL NEW TRAFFIC SIGNS

0.00 13.00

13.00 EA

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042 ADDED - SPECIFICATION 60 66 40 CONC HEADWALL

(RAISE)

0.00 1.00

1.00 EA

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043 ADDED - SPECIFICATION 90 80 01 REMOVE, REFURB.,

REINSTALL, HD. VEH. GT.

0.00 6.00

6.00 EA

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Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0004

Contract Number: Title: ARRA - Sunland Park Levee System

Date of Solicitation:

08/27/2010

044 ADDED - SPECIFICATION 90 81 01 BOULDERS 0.00

50.00

50.00 EA

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All quantities are "estimated" and not to exceed.

However, subsequent modifications may increase the "estimated" quantities. See B.1 below for variations in estimated quantities

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Solicitation Number:

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Contract Number: Title: ARRA - Sunland Park Levee System

Date of Solicitation:

08/27/2010

Section I - Contract Clauses

Clauses By Reference Clause Title Date 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) 12/01/1996