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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.

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Billings MT 59107

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PO Box 36900 Regional Office Great Plains Region Bureau of Reclamation

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Project Title: Seminoe Powerplant River Outlet Works Repair and Stoplog Replacement, Seminoe Dam, Kendrick Project, Wyoming

See attachment for changes incorporated by this amendment:

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

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

Gerri Voto-Braun

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Amendment No. 0003 Solicitation No. R15PS00832

Description of Changes:

1. In Part I – The Schedule, remove Standard Form 1442 – Solicitation, Offer and Award form and substitute therefor the attached revised Standard Form 1442.00

2. In Section C – Specifications, remove Section 01 71 20 – Surveying in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached revised Section 01 71 20.

3. In Section C – Specifications, Section 05 50 00 – Metal Fabrications, remove Page 05 50 00-7 and 05 50 00-8 and substitute therefor the attached revised Page 05 50 00-7 and 05 50 00-8.

Receipt of Bids: The hour and date for receipt of bids remains the same; 2:00 PM on August 27, 2015.

Questions: No further questions will be acknowledged after close of Business August 18, 2015

All contractor questions and answers are included with this amendment and are provided for informational purposes only.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

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7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040207775

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Bureau of Reclamation

Attention: Gerri Voto-Braun 2021 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59102

Gerri Voto-Braun 406-247-7809 x

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Seminoe Powerplant and River Outlet Works Repair and Stoplog Replacement, Seminoe

Dam, Wyoming

The estimated price range for this work is $500,000 to $1,000,000

The Project is issued for full and open competition

The North American Industrial Classification Code 237990

The Size Standard is $36.5 Million

Handcarried and express mail bids will be recieved at the Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Regional Office, address identified above in Block No. 8. Individuals delivering bids in person shall allow time to pass through security.

Taxpayer Identification Number: ________________________________

Data Universal Numbering System: _______________________________

Commercial and Government Entity Code: _________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 175 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

See Paragraph F.1

08/27/2015

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x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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Gerri Voto-Braun

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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00010 Seminoe Powerplant River Outlet Works Repair and 1 AU $_______________ Stoplog Replacement

See Price Schedule CLINS 1 through 14

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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Seminoe Powerplant Amendment No. 003 River Outlet Works Repair and Stoplog Replacement Solicitation No. R15PS00832

Surveying

Revised - 01 71 20 - 1

SECTION 01 71 20

SURVEYING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the schedule for other items of work.

1.02 PRIMARY CONTROL

A. The Government has established primary control to be used for establishing work lines and grades.

B. Primary control consists of local bench marks and horizontal control points in work vicinity as shown on drawings.

C. Check and verify primary control and resolve discrepancies with Government before beginning work. Mark primary control in presence of the COR.

D. Preserve and maintain primary control points until otherwise authorized.

Government may reestablish damaged or destroyed primary control points and backcharge reestablishment cost to the Contractor.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 SURVEYING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Provide materials required for surveying work, including, but not limited to, stakes, spikes, steel pins, templates, platforms, and tools.

1. Except as required to be incorporated in work or left in place, surveying materials remain property of Contractor.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 LAYOUT OF WORK SURVEYS

A. Establish lines and grades for work layout from Government- established primary control points.

B. Establish measurements required for work execution to specified tolerances.

Surveying

Revised - 01 71 20 - 2

C. Provide stakes, markers, and other survey controls necessary to control, check, and guide construction.

3.02 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

A. As-builts: As required for structures and other features of work.

3.03 ACCURACY

A. Structure Points Degree of Accuracy: Within 0.01 foot, except where installation or operation considerations require tighter tolerances.

B. Beginning and ending of each survey shall include check measurement on known survey point(s).

END OF SECTION

Metal Fabrications

Revised - 05 50 00 - 7

g. Suitable for cold weather installation for in service temperature no less than 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Threaded carbon steel anchor rod: HAS Super rod manufactured by HILTI, P.O.

Box 21148, Tulsa, OK 74121; or equal, having the following essential characteristics:

a. Rod material: ASTM A193, Grade B7.

b. Thread: ASME B1.1, continuously threaded (all-thread).

c. Fabricate with 45-degree chisel point on one end to facilitate insertion into adhesive-filled hole.

d. Hot-dip galvanized.

4. Standard Steel Nuts: ASTM A563, Grade DH.

a. Hot-dip galvanized.

5. Standard Steel Washers: ASTM F436, Type 1.

a. Hot-dip galvanized.

B. Expansion Anchors:

1. CID A-A-1923A, Type 4, galvanized steel, except stainless steel anchors when submerged in water.

2. Bolt length: As indicated on drawings. If not indicated, provide bolt length with 3-1/2-inch minimum embedment.

C. Headed Concrete Anchors or Headed Anchor Studs (HAS):

1. ASTM A 108.

2. Flux-filled ends suitable for end welding to steel with automatically timed stud-welding equipment.

2.04 FLOTATION DEVICE

A. Permafloat Dock Flotation device as manufactured by Cellofoam North America, Inc., 1917 Rockdale Industrial Blvd., Conyers, GA 30012, www.cellofoam.com; Tiger Docks Marine Floats as manufactured by Tiger Docks Waterfront Specialists, 1613 East Terra Lane, O’Fallon, MO 63367, www.tigerdocks.com ; or equal, having the following essential characteristics:

1. Encapsulated float docks or drums:

a. Shell:

1) Seamless, watertight, and rotationally molded.

2) Linear Low Density Polyethylene resin.

3) Thickness: 0.150-inch nominal.

4) Ultraviolet inhibitors.

http://www.cellofoam.com/

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b. Foam: Expanded Polystyrene with nominal density of 1.0 pound per cubic foot.

c. Bouyancy: Capable of withstanding weight of steel landing (approximately 3-feet 6-inches by 4-feet.) and a live load of 100 psf over the entire area of the landing.

d. Hardware and accessories: As recommended by the manufacturer.

2.05 FABRICATION

A. Where details of design or fabrication are not specified or indicated on drawings, fabricate in accordance with AISC 303 or AISC 360.

B. Fabricate metalwork in accordance with AISC 325 and these specifications.

1. Perform welding and related work in accordance with AWS D1.1.

2. Grind welds for guardrails and handrails smooth.

3. Straight and free from sharp kinks and bends.

C. If straightening is necessary, use methods that do not injure the metal.

D. After shop work completion and before galvanizing, if required, clean material of rust, loose scale, dirt, oil, grease, slag from welded areas, and other foreign substances.

E. Fabricate railings from standard weight pipe of diameter shown on drawings.

F. Fabricate stair treads from serrated bar grating with a 1-inch checkered plate nosing.

1. Offset stair treads one inch to provide stair tread nosing.

G. Shearing and Cutting:

1. Shear and cut accurately.

2. Neatly finish work to be exposed to view.

3. Fillet copes and reentrant cuts before cutting.

H. Holes:

1. Holes not shown on drawings or approved shop drawings are not permitted.

2. Structural steel less than 13/16-inch thick: Holes may be punched to full size except as noted on drawings.

3. Structural steel 13/16-inch or more in thickness: Drill or subpunch and ream.

4. Holes shown on drawings as drilled holes: Drill or subpunch and ream.

5. Holes:

a. Cylindrical.

b. Perpendicular to member.

Contractor’s Questions Seminoe Powerplant River Outletworks

Repair and Stoplog Replacement

R15PS00832

1) Are construction joints allowed in the new deck concrete?

Additional joints may be allowed. Locations shall be approved by the COR. See drawing 144-D-60018 (Sheet 11) Note 3 and 03 30 00 – Cast-In-Place Concrete article 3.04, A, 4 which states “Relocation, addition, or elimination of construction joints will be subject to approval by COR”

2) What is the crane operator wage scale?

There is no prevailing rate for crane operator under the Heavy Construction Rates for Carbon County. Prospective contractors shall perform a survey to ascertain an average prevailing rate for crane operator in Carbon County. After award, the contractor shall submit a Standard Form 1444 – Request for Additional Classification and Rate prosing wage rates and fringe benefits for the Contracting Officer review and approval. The CO will then forward the request to the Department of Labor approval.

3) What is the coating on the existing stair case and handrails that get removed?

The existing stairs and handrails are galvanized steel.

4) What is the scope of surveying such that an LS is required? It appears we are matching existing in all areas.

See Amendment for changes to specification section 01 71 20 – Surveying.

5) Note 3 on drawing 144-5-60017 indicates 3” to 6” removal of concrete at the power plant deck. Conditions at the grate openings show deterioration of 15” +/-. How will the extra removal and associated costs be handled?

The contractor will be paid to the neat lines and dimensions on the drawing. Additional excavation may be required by government and will be treated as a change to the contract.

Over- excavation by the contractor beyond the neat lines on the drawings, or beyond additional excavation as directed by government, will not be included in the payment.

6) Can the existing stop logs be removed prior to the start of the remedial work? If so, can they be stored in the immediate contractor use area?

Yes- existing stop logs can be removed prior to the start of the remedial work. Yes- they can be stored in the immediate contractor use area or elsewhere. They are not limited to keeping the stop logs in the immediate contractor use area, but need to be approved by

COR.

7) Once the existing stop logs are removed, can you identify if there is a need to reinstall them prior to the new stop log installation?

No- the new stop logs have to be fit tested and approved before we will know if they work.

If they work, we will not need the old ones reinstalled.

8) Is the submersible pump that is sitting on the power plant deck typical of the stop log pumps to be reinstalled in the new stoplogs?

Yes

9) Existing monorail support column plates will require the removal of up to 6” of concrete deck under the plate. Will a non-shrink type of grout replacement be necessary similar to the current installation?

No, non-shrink grout is not required. Concrete repair under the plates would be acceptable.

10) Is “engineered” temporary support of monorail columns required to accommodate the moving of the stoplogs during repair?

No- We do not require the hoist to be operational during that time. If the contractor was going to use the hoist, then it would have to be braced for loading.

11) Please reference Section 05 50 00-7 regarding Floatation device: Can you please clarify the PSF live load and how this device is to be incorporated into the project?

The platform was designed for a live load of 100 psf (pounds per square foot). The flotation device is attached underneath the platform grating and between the channel beams as shown on drawing 144-D-60030 (sheet 23). The live load requirement in Specification Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications paragraph 2.04 A.1.c will be addressed in a separate amendment.

12) Can you please identify any contractor jib crane or monorail crane maintenance that will be required?

The maintenance of the jib crane and monorail crane will be done by BOR personnel.

13) Please reference Section 01 14 12.C.a regarding the stairs –“Do not use”. Can you please clarify if limited personnel use is permitted or is stair use totally off-limits?

Use of the stairs for construction purposes, such as hauling tools, equipment, and materials is not permitted. The stairs from the road to the powerplant deck may be used for pedestrian traffic only, limited to three persons at a time, and used in accordance with the RSHS. The stairs from the powerplant deck to the top of the tailrace training wall shall not be used at all.

14) Crane Use: Contractor use of the jib and monorail crane could be intermittent throughout a particular day. Can you please clarify how this might be accomplished as to appropriate notification for the USBR operator(s)?

The coordination of the crane operator will be in accordance with Section 01 54 20, 1.06 Scheduling.

15) Section 03 01 31-11.3.04.b – Secondary cleaning may not be feasible at vertical repair areas requiring forms. Is primary cleaning adequate?

Secondary cleaning is required unless contractor submits and gets approval of an alternate concrete removal and repair plan indicating otherwise.

16) Will the contractor be required to maintain access roads, wash-boarding, snow removal, etc., during or after project completion? Please reference 01 55 00-3.06.

Maintenance of access roads, wash-boarding, snow removal, etc. will be required during project to complete contractor tasks. Snow removal may be performed by Reclamation powerplant staff for their normal work days at the powerplant. Any additional snow removal for the contractor’s operations will be the contractor’s responsibility.

17) Will flag cars be required for routine concrete truck delivery?

Contractor shall follow all applicable traffic laws.

18) Section 02 89 30 pertaining to coal tar products is extensive. Can the contractor assume the existing stop logs are the limit of coal tar coating to be encountered? Do the requirements of this section apply to the handling and moving of the stoplogs? Does a ABIH certified CIH have to review the procedure prior to any contractor moving or handling of the stoplogs? Do the stop log gates have to be considered hazardous waste debris in accordance with 40 CFR 262 Subpart B before moving or transporting onsite or to final disposal?

Specification Section 02 89 30 Removal and Disposal of Equipment Coated with Coal Tar Products, paragraph 1.08 A 1 and 2 states the test results in Specification Section 51 00 20 Analytical Laboratory Results is for the stop logs and lifting beam.

Paragraph 1.04 D RSN 02 89 30-3 Plans, require the removal plan to be signed and sealed by the CIH. Paragraph 1.03 C requires the CIH to be certified by ABIH. Table 01 33 00A List of Submittals requires the plan to be submitted at least 28 days before removing the gates.

Please refer to 40 CFR 262.11 for the determination if stop log gates are classified as hazardous waste. If Contractor elects not to test, then stop log gates are assumed to be hazardous waste debris to be moved and transported in accordance with 40 CFR 262 Subpart B.

19) Please reference Section 02 89 30-6 Part 3.01: Assuming the stop logs have coal tar coatings, does the moving and transporting of the gates automatically characterize them as solid waste debris or is this a CIH onsite consideration?

Please refer to 40 CFR 262.11 for the determination if stop log gates are classified as hazardous waste. If Contractor elects not to test, then stop log gates are assumed to be hazardous waste debris to be moved and transported in accordance with 40 CFR 262 Subpart B.

20) Is there a maximum elevation of the tailrace water other than the 6147.0 top of retaining wall that could be used as a basis for dewatering? (Per the 500 cfs per section 01 14 1) Per Spec Section 01 14 12 1.03.B.2 states the estimated tailwater elevation at 500cfs is approximately 6144.6.

21) What is the width dimension of the contractor use area at the dam? Can we assume the existing width minus a 10’ lane for dam/powerplant access per section 01 55 00 3.03.D?

(“Maintain a 10’ wide lane”)

The dimension of the contractor use area at the dam will be the existing width minus a 12 foot width for a one-way traffic lane.

22) Can the water that the contractor discharges through dewatering efforts be pumped directly into the river?

Water from the stilling basing may be discharged into the river unaltered as long as it meets the requirements of 01 57 30 – Environmental Controls.

23) Section 09 96 20, page 15 has a tabulation of coatings for the sump pump fittings yet there is no coating material specified, or number and thickness of coats, or surface prep requirements, please clarify The coating on the sump pump fittings are factory applied.

24) Section 03 01 31 page 5 calls for several products for cementitious repair materials – which spall area receives these products?

Section 03 01 31- Article 2 Products paragraph 2.03 provides several products as options to the contractor. This section also allows for the contractor to submit for an approved equal for cementitious repair material. It is the contractor’s option to use any of these cementitious repair materials or the magnesium phosphate based repair materials for spall area repair.

25) Section 03 01 31 page 6 calls for magnesium phosphate base repair materials – which spall area receives this product?

It is the contractor’s option to use either cementitious repair materials or magnesium phosphate based repair materials for spall area repair.

26) Is there a possibility that the monorail hoist and beam will be put into use for stoplog removal/install during the time when the concrete under the monorail posts has been removed but before the new concrete has been placed?

Yes, the maintenance of the units will need to be accomplished beginning January 1, 2016 and the draft tube stop logs will need to be placed at that time. The contractor will need to coordinate the construction activities in conjunction with the maintenance activities of the

BOR.

27) The specification requires the new stoplogs be installed and leak tested in all 5 power plant openings. What is the condition of the stoplog guides in each opening? Is there a chance that we may fail a leakage test due to corroded concrete in the stoplog guides? How will this be addressed?

The stoplog guides were inspected by the BOR dive team and found to be in good condition.

28) Section 34 04 10 page 2, Part 3 Execution, 3.01.C.3 states “ Contractor shall not work in area during maintenance” - What is the term maintenance referring to?

Maintenance is referring to work needing to be accomplished on the jet flow gates. It is not anticipated that maintenance will be performed on the jet flow gates.

29) Section 01 14 12 page 1, 1.03. C,1.a states “ Do not use the stairs” – Please verify the existing stairs are not to be used in any fashion and all access to the power plant deck and river outlet works will be by other means in all cases.

Refer to No. 12 above

30) Section 01 14 12 page1, 1.03,A.2.b – please clarify if this section applies to equipment being moved to the site on the county road and the access road to the dam, or if it just applies to moving cranes at the designated staging area adjacent to the power plant.

It just applies to moving cranes at the designated staging area adjacent to the powerplant.

31) Plan sheet 60010, 60011, and 60013, at the top of concrete repair area 10, there is an 8.5” steel pipe protruding from the retaining wall. The plan note states to remove and replace this pipe. What are the limits of removal for this pipe? What is the new material and does it get some sort of coating?

Replace in kind with the same material and size of pipe as existing pipe. It’s intended that the concrete removal and replacement would be the thickness of the wall at this location.

Remove concrete as required to remove and replace pipe. A coating is not required.

32) Please reference Section 01 14 12 - Work Restrictions, 1.03.A.2.b regarding the utilization of mobile crane. Our analysis of the requirements for a timely completion of the project will require a small crane onsite to facilitate dewatering, stop log installation, stair installation, and miscellaneous hoisting. This crane can be of the "rough terrain" variety with an approximate capacity of 25 tons. Section "b" of the specification restricts crossing under the existing powerline with any crane. Is that the intent? If so, what are the restrictive guidelines as to how often the power line can be shut down and for what periods of time?

The lower hanging phone line can be taken down as needed with little issue to our operations. The 2400V line just downstream of the river outlet works is the supply to the Microwave Communication tower on Seminoe Peak and Seminoe Camp. The line can be deenergized for a short time as it will need to be powered by a generator. At least 30 days notice is required to coordinate with WAPA prior to deenergization. The 115 kV line further upstream will require at least 30 days notice to WAPA to be energized and can only be deenergized for short durations.

33) Section 01 56 15.3.01.B references the furnishing of indemnity or other bonds. Is there additional insurance and/or bond requirements for this project than what is required in the Contract Clauses portion of the Solicitation?

No additional insurance or bonds are required besides what is required by Paragraph I.8, I.9 and I.18.

34) Should the contractor anticipate the need to shore the buttress and overhead deck of the power plant at repair area 7 during the concrete removal and replacement at this area?

Yes

35) Does the Wage decision for Iron worker structural apply for our rebar installation or is there a wage decision for rebar installation?

Again, there is no labor classification for Ironworker, Reinforcing. Prospective contractors shall perform a survey to ascertain an average prevailing rate for Ironworker, Reinforcing in Carbon County. After award, the contractor shall submit a Standard Form 1444 – Request for Additional Classification and Rate prosing wage rates and fringe benefits for the Contracting Officer review and approval. The CO will then forward the request to the Department of Labor approval.

36) Is there a wage decision for rope supported workers?

No, there is not a wage determination rate for “rope supported worker”. The rate would be based on the actual type of work the individual is performing. Again, prospective contractors would need to perform a survey to ascertain an average prevailing rate for that particular labor classification in Carbon County. After award, the contractor shall submit a Standard Form 1444 – Request for Additional Classification and Rate prosing wage rates and fringe benefits for the Contracting Officer review and approval. The CO will then forward the request to the Department of Labor approval.

37) The solicitation indicates an offer guarantee is not required, yet section I of the specification, specifically section I.8 52.228-01 (c ) states the amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less. Please clarify if a bid bond is required Amendment No. 0003 incorporated a revised SF-1442 which changed Block 13, item b.

Furthermore, in accordance with Paragraph I.8, a bid guarantee is required with submission of bid.

38) Are liquidated damages assessed in the event we fail to complete the project in the specified time, and if so, what is the daily amount? I have been unable to locate liquidated damages clause in the specification.

Liquidated damages are not included in this solicitation.