Amendment_0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE Page of Pages

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

8/10/2016

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.

0040267112

5. PROJECT NO.

20-C0852

6. ISSUED BY CODE: 00020

Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Regional Office 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815 Sacramento, California 95825-1898

7. ADMINISTERED BY CODE: 00020

Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Regional Office 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815 Sacramento, California 95825-1898

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

X

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

R16PS00869

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/12/2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 (X) is extended (x) is not extended. Offerors 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:

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 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 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 cited in block 9A above is hereby amended.

A. Title: Whiskeytown Lake Spring Creek Temperature Control Curtain B. Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate attached continuation pages (2) to Attachment 8.

C. Description: Attached two pages are hereby incorporated into Attachment 8 "Questions and Answers"

**PROPOSAL DUE DATE IS HEREBY CHANGED TO AUGUST 16, 2016 at 2:00pm PST**

The offeror must acknowledge this amendment by following one of the methods mentioned in Item 11 above.

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

Erim Celik Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-807030-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

MICROSOFT WORD VERSION

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Attachment 8 Continued

Whiskeytown Lake - Spring Creek Temperature Control Curtain Questions

Solicitation Number R16PS00869

18. We have received the attached response from our supplier in regards to the galvanized chain. We are concerned that the specification may have an issue regarding possibly using an old requirement that may not be possible based on current rating standards. Can you advise if this is a concern?

“When you hot dip galvanize a heat treated chain, you are changing the chemical makeup and reducing the strength of the chain. We are able to get a 14,000# WLL for a 5/8" long link chain after the galvanizing process. At a 4:1 Safety Factor, that would ultimately lead to a 57,000 lb ultimate break strength. This is the highest break strength we were able to get from any of our manufacturers after a hot dipped galvanizing process. By looking at the specs. sheets, we believe these are copies of the original specs. Because of safety concerns and new industry standards, manufacturers have reduced their ultimate break strengths for heat treated chains. This leads to a lowered rating from the standards that applied when the original project was completed. We doubt that anyone will be able to comply with the 70,000# break strength requirements.”

All hot dipped galvanized chains are to have a working load limit of 15,000 lb in accordance with FF RR-C-271D, Type 1, Class 1 or equivalent. All dimensional requirements of the chain links are released.

The chains must accommodate the specified 7/8-in. anchor shackle either directly or with hardware that does not reduce the working load below 15,000 lb. For the purpose of preparing price proposals, offerors are hereby informed that drawing 416-214-5376 supersedes 416-214-5381, as some discrepancies were noted in drawing 416-214-5381 and will be rectified upon award.

19. Since the Subcontracting percentage attachment has been removed, are there still limitations on subcontracting this out? If so are they IAW the FAR 52.219-14 and the Prime must perform at least 25% of the non-material purchase costs? If there still are subcontracting limits, how is it accounted for now in order to ensure offerors are completing their obligations? Lastly, how are the offerors verified as SDVOSB? It is using the Dynamic Small Business Search?

Please see 52.219-27. By submitting a proposal, offerors are agreeing to the limits identified in 52.219-

27. Additional verification is not a requirement prior to award. If we have concerns during performance, we will address it accordingly. SDVOSB is verified via representations provided by the offerors (and via SAM.gov).

19. Per FAR reference above (52.219-27) Is this solicitation for general construction or special trade?

General Construction

20. What is the anticipated notice to proceed?

Anticipated Notice to Proceed is late September to early October 2016, however onsite construction work will not be allowed until certain submittals are approved as listed in the Specifications.

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21. It appears all work could be completed next year, are there any items that the Bureau would want completed in 2016?

Reclamation has no preference on which items to be completed in 2016, however per FAR 52.211-10 contractor is required to commence work within 7 days of Notice to Proceed, prosecute the work diligently and complete entire work ready for use not later than 425 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

22. Is floating water access anticipated / allowed for staging work?

We are not able answer this question as it is not clear what is meant by Floating Water Access.