Amendment 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

N4008524R2545 Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Aw ard Construction Contract (MACC) for Design-Build (DB)/Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Waterfront Construction Projects, Hampton Roads Area of Operations, Virginia

Contract POC: Kristy Gerrek, kristy.l.gerrek.civ@us.navy.mil

Please see continuation pages.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Apr-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X N4008524R2545

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Mar-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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 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 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Apr-2024

CODE

NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC

CONTRACTING CORE

9324 VIRGINIA AVENUE

NORFOLK VA 23511-3095

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

This amendment is issued to incorporate the following:

1. The proposal due date is extended from 18 April 2024 to 25 April 2024

2. Provide Continuation Sheet to update NAVFAC SPECS and DRAWINGS

3. Provide responses to Pre-proposal Inquiries

4. Provide Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs (attached separately)

1. The proposal due date is extended from 18 April 2024 to 25 April 2024

2. Continuation Sheet

DOCUMENT 00 01 15

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

The following drawings are revised as of April 11, 2024:

NAVFAC Dwg No. Title 12869699 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE SHEET PILE DETAILS, Revised 04/11/2024

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 01 20 00, PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES, is deleted and Section 01 20 00, PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES, dated April 11, 2024, as shown in the footer, is added to the Project Table of Contents and accompanies this Amendment.

Section 35 59 13.14 20, POLYMERIC FENDER PILES, is deleted and Section 35 59 13.14 20, POLYMERIC FENDER PILES, dated April 11, 2024, as shown in the footer, is added to the Project Table of Contents and accompanies this Amendment.

SECTION 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.7 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

Delete “schedule of prices” from the third sentence of the paragraph.

SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Delete “Schedule of Prices” from the list.

SECTION 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

1.5.1.2 Qualifications

Delete the body of this paragraph in its entirety and replace with the following:

“A graduate of a four year accredited college or university program in one of the following disciplines:

Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual must have at least two years’ experience as a QC Manager. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.

- or -

A graduate of a two year college or trade school with a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual must have at least two years’ experience as a QC Manager. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1- 1, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.

The QC Manager and all members of the QC organization must be capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language.”

3. Pre- proposal Inquiries

PPI # Page Section Paragraph Question Responses

6 1 31 09 13 3.1.3 There is a spec for vibration monitoring. What buildings or locations are required to be monitored?

Monitoring existing bulkhead, buildings, and overhead structures within 100' of pile driving activities.

Are fiberglass hollow pilings an approved alternate to the solid plastic pile? NOTE – if not this is a sole source spec.

Please see Amendment 0002 Continuation Page (Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs).

8 11 01 57 19

Spec requires that all excavated soils on site must be assumed contaminated and disposed of at a lined landfill. Does this apply to the pre drill spoils generated from pile driving?

Yes, assume pre-drill spoils are contaminated and must be disposed of at a lined landfill.

9 2 01 30 00 1.6.1 Can the superintendent also serve as the QC Manager on the seed project?

Please bid per RFP.

10 11 01 35 26 1.7.1.1 Please confirm that the SSHO is a stand-alone position and cannot be dual hatted with another onsite position.

Please bid per RFP.

11 6 35 59 13.14

2.7.1.1

Specifies furnishing HDPE sleeve protection for the fender piles; however, drawings and details do not show or indicate such sleeve protection. Please clarify if sleeve protection is required or not.

Please see Amendment 0002 Continuation Page (Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs).

12 6 35 59 13.14

2.7.3.1

Specifies furnishing Polymeric Top for the fender piles; however, drawings and details do not show polymeric pile top. Please clarify.

Please bid per RFP.

13 01 45 00.00 1.14.4

Spec 01 45 00.00 paragraph 1.14.4 indicates that underwater inspection should be included on: bearing piles and sheet piles.

Do the 13” dia. reinforced composite plastic fender piles also require inspection, and if so, at what frequency?

Please bid per RFP.

Underwater inspection of the composite fender piles is not required.

14 01 45 00.00 1.14.4

Spec 01 45 00.00 paragraph 1.14.4 indicates that underwater inspection should be included on: bearing piles and sheet piles, at two instances: 1) after installation (no later than 7 days), and 2) pile to slab/cap connections no later than 7 days, prior to deck installation). Please confirm that these will not be considered a “penetration dive” per the EM 385-1-1 and that a 4-person team will be sufficient.

Per EM385-1-1, these are not considered penetration dives.

15 01 45 00.00 1.14.5

Spec 01 45 00.00 paragraph 1.14.5 indicates that a final underwater inspection report should be included to document any repairs completed and document all previous inspections. Please clarify if the dive operations will be considered “penetration diving” after installation of deck, given the clearance from underside of deck to MHW.

Per EM385-1-1, this is not considered a penetration dive.

16 01 45 00.00 1.5.5

Spec 01 45 00.00 paragraph 1.5.5 indicates that the “The UWQC lead diver must be thoroughly familiar with the design plans and specifications to sufficiently understand the engineering aspects of the underwater construction and to be able to recognize and document potential problem areas associated with pile driving, cast-in-place concrete, and other pile defects or improperly constructed or defective areas.” Is there any requirement to have a PE-diver on-site and/or performing the inspection? If so, please clarify the extent of requirement.

Please bid per RFP.

There is no requirement to have a PE-diver on-site and/or performing the inspection.

17 02 41 00 1.1

Is a pre-construction survey and sweep of the sea floor below the footprint of the new pier required? 02 41 00 calls for existing conditions surveys prior to demolition. The drawings call for partial demolition of the seawall bulkhead to accommodate the new transition pile cap.

Per Sheet G-003, Demolition Note 4:

"PERFORM BOTTOM

DEBRIS SURVEY

PRIOR TO ANY PILE

INSTALLATION.

REMOVE ALL

EXISTING DEBRIS

WITHIN THE

FOOTPRINT OF THE

NEW STRUCTURE."

18 31 09 13 3.1.1 Has the number and location of Displacement Reference Points (DRP) been established? Or is there a basis for an

Please bid per RFP.

assumption for number, location and depth below grade?

19 1 Amend 001

With the change in requirements for the solicitation now allowing the use of subcontractors, we kindly request an extension of 1 week to secure small business subcontractors for our team

Please see Amendment 0002.

20 SF1442 Blk 13

Indicates a hard copy proposal delivery requirement. Elsewhere, the solicitation indicates that Offeror's proposal is to be delivered via PIEE upload. Please confirm which proposal delivery method is required or state that both proposal delivery methods are required.

Hard copies are not required. Bid per Section 00 21 00 - Instructions to Offerors.

21 10 of 74 Solicitation Factor 1&4

Please confirm that any completed Task Orders Issued under the previous NAVFAC Waterfront MACC will be considered relevant with respect to project submissions under Solicitation Factors 1 an 4.

Confirmed.

22 13 of 74 Solicitation Factor 2

Factor 2 Technical Approach - Appears to address the overarching MACC and not require any address of the Seed Project.

Typically for NAVFAC solicitations of this type, there is Proposal Network Analysis Schedule (NAS) and Technical Approach requirement for the Seed Project. Please confirm that a Proposal Schedule (NAS) and Technical Approach specially addressing the Seed Project is not required.

Confirmed. Not required.

23 9 01 32 17.00

1.10.1.8

If the answer to the question above is yes and a proposal schedule for the Seed Project is required . Should this specified Weather Calendar be applied for the Proposal Schedule NAS?

See PPI response #22.

24 9 01 32 17.00

1.10.1.9

If the answer to the question above is yes and a proposal schedule for the Seed Project is required . Should this specified Restricted Days requirement be applied for the Proposal Schedule NAS?

See PPI response #22.

25 10 01 32 17.00

1.10.1.10

Please confirm that a Cost Loaded Schedule is required for the Seed Project. Spec.

Section 01 20 00 makes no mention of an earned value report requirement.

Please see Amendment 0002 Continuation Page (Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs).

26 10 01 32 17.00

1.10.1.9

Anticipated Restricted Delays - "Unless otherwise noted or defined in Section 01 14

00 WORK RESTRICTIONS,

allow in the schedule four lost workdays for every two months of project duration for instances where base access is not permitted or where work areas are temporarily not accessible for security reasons which causes a delay in the work". Will the KTR be reimbursed for these government imposed project shutdowns?

Please bid per RFP. No separate payment will be made for the budgeted lost workdays.

27 10 01 32 17.00

1.10.1.9

With respect to the Seed Project Price Schedule. Task Orders of this type typically allow for a cost allowance (Hourly Rate X Stoppage Hrs. allowance) for KTR's cost due to government imposed or Marine Mammal observation work stoppages. Will the government change the Price Schedule to reflect this? If not, is the KTR expected to carry these costs in the proposal at it's own risk? Will these costs be negotiated for each occurrence?

Please bid per RFP.

Payment will only be made for approved lost workdays above and beyond the allowance indicated in the specifications.

28 1 01 33 00 1.1.1

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals states Schedule Of Prices Or Earned Value Report.

Please identify which is required. Please confirm that the Schedule of Prices (Estimate of Voucher) will be utilized by the KTR for Contract invoicing procedures.

Please see Amendment 0002 Continuation Page (Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs).

29 N/A 01 35 40.00

Attachment

ATTACHMENT - MMPA Visual and Hydroacoustic Monitoring Plan - This attachment does not include criteria for MMPA monitoring for the installation of the required steel H piles. Is MMPA monitoring required for the H pile installations? If yes, please provide the MMPA monitoring criteria requirements.

No, MMPA monitoring is not required for H-piles.

30 4 01 45 00.00

1.5.1.2

The QCM personnel requirement for a College Graduate with 10 years’ experience is problematic. Experience has shown that Personnel with these qualifications view a QCM role as a downward step on their career path and this leads to consideration of candidates that are flawed in some respect.

Please consider amending QCM qualification requirements to College graduate with less experience or 10 years of relevant experience as a QCM.

Please see Amendment 0002 Continuation Page (Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs).

31 26 01 57 19 3.2.1.1

The land disturbance for the project appears to less than the requirement for registration under the General Permit. Will a SWPPP for the Seed Project be required?

Yes, per Section 05 57 19, Paragraph 3.2.1.1 a SWPP is required for all projects.

S-101, S-

Bid Drawings

Drawing S-101 shows the orientation of the concrete sheet piles with the "Male Key" as the leading edge pointing outboard from the bulkhead. Note 10 on Drawing S-501 states, "The leading side of sheet pile during installation must have beveled end."

however Detail C1 on Drawing S-501 shows the beveled end on the "Female Key" side of the sheet. Please clarify.

Please see Amendment 0002 Continuation Page (Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs).

It does not appear that there are any construction/expansion joints in the pier, with the exception, of the one between the approach slab and the pier. Are construction joints in the pier acceptable, and if so, where? Please advise.

Pier pile cap pours must be a minimum of 40' long between construction joints. Pier deck pours must be full width and a minimum of 40' long between construction joints. Per Section 03 31 30, Paragraphs 1.8.1.3 and 3.2.5, submit joint plan for approval.

Mooring cleats are provided on the north side of the pier however no fender system or floating protection is shown on this side.

Does NAVFAC have intentions to address this in the future?

Please bid per RFP.

Only one (1) ladder is shown on the pier. Is this intentional? Please advise.

Please bid per RFP.

Attachment E

Price Schedule

Will the Government consider adding an individual bid item for "Mobilization/Demobilization" to the Price Schedule?

Please bid per RFP.

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SECTION

35 59 13.14

2.1.1

Section 35 59 13.14 20 (Polymeric Fender Piles) of the Contract Specifications calls for a “Type 4” pile in section 2.1 (pile classification). The “Type 4” pile is described as “Polymeric with reinforcement in the form of non-metallic bars or cages”.

Will the owner accept alternate types of polymeric fender piles, specifically either “Type 5” (Polymeric composite tube with a concrete core) or “Type 6” (Hollow Polymeric composite tubes driven without a concrete core) provided that they are furnished with a HDPE sleeve as described in section 2.7.1.1? If Type 6 Hollow Polymeric composite tubes are acceptable, do they need to be filled with concrete after driving?

Please see Amendment 0002 Continuation Page (Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs).

38 S-502

General Sheet Note #10 - EPOXY COAT

TOP 30' OF TEST PILING AND TOP 25'

OF PRODUCTION

PILING. There does not appear to be a specification that is applicable the the epoxy coating required by this Note. Please provide an applicable specification or direct to which coating spec. is to be utilized for this requirement.

Please bid per RFP. See Section 31 62 13.20, Paragraph 2.2.10.

39 4 31 23 00.00

There are multiple conflicts in this specification. P-1.5.e states excavated materials shall be disposed of off-site at a licensed permitted Subtitle D landfill. P- 1.5.f states Excavated soils, including petroleum contaminated materials shall be prioritized for re-use when backfilling excavations as long as they meet the geotechnical criteria. P-3.3.4 states satisfactory excavated materials can be reused. Soil boring 20B-01 indicates poorly graded sand in an uncontrolled fill which

Please bid per RFP.

Paragraph 1.5.3 states excess excavated materials shall be disposed of offsite at a licensed permitted Subtitle D landfill.

leads the KTR to believe this material is unsuitable for backfill. Will the government clarify that all excavated material is to be disposed of Offsite?

40 4 31 23 00.00

1.5.f

Paragraph states petroleum contaminated materials shall be prioritized for re-use when backfilling excavations as long as they meet the geotechnical criteria. What if this contaminated soil is unsuitable for backfill?

Will the KTR be compensated for contaminated soil disposal? Please clarify if this soil material should be considered Hazardous contaminated or Non-Hazardous contaminated.

If insufficient suitable backfill material is available onsite, the condition would be handled as a changed condition.

The Government has no knowledge of hazardous contaminated soil materials onsite.

41 9 31 23 00.00

3.1.2

The requirement for collection and disposal of contaminated ground water is unquantifiable. Please provide a bid quantity on the price schedule to establish an allowance for all offerors to allow for.

Please clarify that this requirement is for non-hazardous contaminated water.

Please bid per RFP.

The Government has no knowledge of hazardous contaminated water onsite.

42 13 Management Approach i (b) Will value engineering alternatives, if any, and associated cost reductions be allowed to be presented in the RFP response?

Please bid per RFP.

43 S502

Note 10/S-502 calls for epoxy coating of the top 30 feet of test piling and top 25’ of production piling. There is nothing mentioned in the specifications regarding epoxy coating. Please provide the missing specification covering pile epoxy coatings.

See response to PPI #38.

Tiebacks (which are referenced as helical anchors) are aligned as two rows at 10 ft spacing across the wall and staggered. The soil parameters provided should suffice, but what is the required load for the helical anchors?

Please bid per RFP. New tie rods are shown on structural plan and section, anchoring to the landside pile cap for the approach slab. There are no helical anchors in the project.

SECTION

05 50 13

It is unclear whether or not the HP14 x 89 piles in the approach ramp and electrical platform have any type of coatings or galvanization. Please provide additional information and limits if necessary.

Please bid per RFP.

HP14x89 piles are neither coated nor galvanized.

4. Attachment P – Amend Drawings and Attachment Q – Amend Specs are provided with this Amendment

(attached separately)

(End of Summary of Changes)