B.08.03 W911KB20B0004-0008.pdf

W911KB20B0004

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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide updated SF1442 w ith date/time of bid opening.

2. Post bidder inquiry questions and responses.

3. Modify Section 00 21 00 to reflect that bids w ill only be accepted via email. Mail and personal deilivery of bids w ill not be accepted due to potential base restrictions as a result of COVID-19.

4. Document that amendment 0005 does not exist due to computer generated error.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE SF1442.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Mar-2020

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 W911KB20B0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Feb-2020

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 is extended, X 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

20-Mar-2020

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, AK

CEPOA-CT (W911KB)

PO BOX 6898

JBER AK 99506-0898

W911KB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

NAICS: 237990 SIZE STANDARD: $39.5 MILLION

TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: River Baling Deck, Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project, North Pole, Alaska

Description of Work: Construct a river debris baling deck at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project. The baling deck w ill be located upstream of the Moose Creek Dam outlet control w orks and w ill support a lattice boom craw ler crane for the removal of debris (trees and stumps) trapped at the gates of the dam. The baling deck w ill be a closed cell sheet pile structure approximately 155 feet long consisting of three cells each 50 feet in diameter. Sheet piling for the closed cells and cell backfill material w ill be furnished by the Government.

SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

X

JOHN L MCCOMAS 907-753-2593

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

03-Feb-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________26 Mar 2020 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, AK

CEPOA-CT (W911KB)

PO BOX 6898

JBER AK 99506-0898

W911KB

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W911KB20B0004 61

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(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)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

UNCLASSIFIED\\FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Bid Inquiry Contractor Report All Inquiries

Project: Chena Lakes Flood Control Project Review: CHL020 River Baling Deck Bidder Inquiry (00004) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 40 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec

8381970 Civil C-002

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Could we get this drawing with Topo Elevations labeled? It will help with earthwork takeoffs.

On: Feb 04 2020.

Government Response. . A revised sheet C-002 with topo elevations is included in Amendment #4. On:

Feb 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8381991 Structural 31 41 16

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are the sheet pile coated? Black or Galvanized or Painted?

On: Feb 04 2020.

Government Response. . Sheet pile is not coated, galvanized or painted. On: Feb 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8382024 Civil C-101 &S-301

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The drawings require the removal of rip-rap and rock fill. Would it be allowable to excavate deeper prior to sheet installation? On C-101, I take it the 4' demolition limit is the bottom of excavation and then it can slope up outside the 4' limit?

On: Feb 04 2020.

Government Response. . The demolition limit has been added to Sheet S-301 in the drawing set issued under Amendment 0002. On: Feb 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8382041 Civil C-001

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the government crane(s) be available to use on this project?

On: Feb 04 2020.

Government Response. . The Government P&H 90T crane will be positioned and available for contractor use at the sheet pile stockpile area. However, if there is a flood event, the Government will need to mob the crane to the control works for potential debris removal operations. There will not be a Government crane available for use at the construction site. On: Feb 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8386124 Contracting N/A 01 35 26 1.6.1.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the USACE allow the same person for Super/SSHO?

On: Feb 06 2020.

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Government Response. . For this project, the Superintendent may serve as the SSHO. On: Feb 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8392912 Contracting 00-73-46 Wage Determination

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Decision No. AK20190001 is the "Building and Heavy" option for North Star Borough. It has a mistake in the piledriver welding rate. The 43.90 rate shown is actually the Welder that is Certified to Inspect welds. The piledriver welder rate is 39.34 ST. If this decision is used Contractors will have to pay the higher rate. The decision AK20200007 is the "Highway" option for the North Slope Borough. It has the correct piledriver welder rate. Could the decision used be changed? There are a lot of piledriver welder hours in this project.

(Attachment: Alaska-AGC-Pile-Drivers-Bridge-Dock-Builders-and-Divers-Schedule-A-9-1-19-to-8-31-2020.pdf) On:

Feb 10 2020.

Government Response. . The wage determination included in the solicitation is AK20200001 published on 01/31/2020 and is "Building and Heavy". Per WDOL prevailing wage resource book (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/Tab6.pdf) "Heavy Construction is a "catch-all" category which includes those projects which cannot be classified as Building, Residential or Highway.

Heavy construction is often further distinguished on the basis of the characteristics of particular projects, such as dredging, water and sewer line, dams, major bridges and flood control projects."

Due to the use of the pad and the location at the flood control project, the solicitation wage rate has been determined to be the most appropriate. On: Feb 11 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8397017 Contracting N/A 01 50 00 - 2.2.3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Temporary construction fencing is called for. Is this necessary given the site locations? If so, how does the USACE anticipate the Contractor will achieve the loading requirements when considering the posts would be in rip-rap or spalls?

On: Feb 12 2020.

Government Response. . The required construction fencing is revised to construction safety (typically orange) fencing in Amendment #4. On: Feb 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8401945 Civil 31 41 16 3.3.2.2.d.

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

"When penetration resistence exceeds 5 blows per foot".

What hammer energy should the contractor assume for the 5 BPF? Probably not the same for large hammers vs small, fuel level changes, etc.

On: Feb 14 2020.

Government Response. . The specifications indicate that a vibratory hammer should be used and the driving energy shall be as recommended by the manufacturer for the piling weights and subsurface conditions. The contractor is responsible for selecting the appropriate hammer to drive the piles to the correct elevation and not overstress the pile. On: Feb 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8401972 Civil 31 41 16 3.3.2.2 e

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

"If the Contractor demonstrates that removal or penetration is impractical, make changes to the design alignment of the piling structure as directed." This could be a huge expense if piles are halfway down or more and hit a stone that won't move. Pulling all the sheets, moving templates, and redriving. 3.3.3 is more practical, "Pilings driven to refusal...shall be cut off to the required elevation". Is there a certain depth that 3.3.3 can be counted on? Or some other criteria?

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On: Feb 14 2020.

Government Response. . There is no specified depth at which piles can be cut off prior to reaching tip elevation. The design is based on reaching the tip elevation shown in the plans. The piles should be driven to the specified tip elevation. See Amendment #6 for revision to paragraph 3.3.3. On: Feb 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8401980 Civil 31 41 16 3.3.3 b. & 3.3.6

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

3.3.6 states cutoffs and unused sheets shall become the property of the contractor. 3.3.3 b. States "Piling cut-offs except for Government furnished pilings shall become property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site.

All of these sheets that are getting cut off are Government furnished piles. Is the intent cutoffs belong to the Contractor, any full sheets remain government property?

On: Feb 14 2020.

Government Response. . All unused sheets and cutoffs will remain the property of the Government.

Section 31 41 16 is revised in Amendment #4. On: Feb 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8414746 Structural S-101 N/A

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What is the maximum load rating the dam is designed to accommodate?

The reach required with stick angle results in a crane much larger than the 90-ton unit currently at location. Will a crane up to a 300-ton class unit be able to cross the dam?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . A new 150 ton Liebherr HS 8130HD Lattice Boom Crawler Crane will be utilized for baling operations and can be walked across the Moose Creek Dam Control Works. On: Feb 25

Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

Please disregard previous response. Load limits on the Control Works exist. Diagrams showing load restrictions are in the Wing Wall Drawing Set Exhibit X-006s and Exhibit X-007. On: Mar 03 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8414749 Structural S-501 G4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What size of weld is required at the Junction Pile Detail?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . The weld is to be a full penetration, complete joint penetration (CJP) weld. On:

Feb 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8414756 Geotechnical N/A N/A 31 00 00 - Para 3.3.1.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Specifications reference "Geotechnical Engineering Report #31-1-20083-006 by Shannon and Wilson." Is this report available for contractor review and use?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . Geotechnical Engineering Reports 31-1-20083-006 and 31-1-20083-003 have been uploaded to Beta Sam. The reports are for reference and are not incorporated into the contract. On:

Feb 26 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8414761 Project Management N/A FAR 52.211-10

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The subject FAR states contract completion is 31 October 2020. This is based on assumption the NTP is issued for 1 March 2020.

Since, NTP is potentially 40-days later than 1 March 2020, may the contract completion date extended past 31 Oct 20 to account for the delay in NTP?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . FAR 52.211-10 has been revised in Amendment #4. On: Feb 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8414763 Project Management N/A N/A 01 32 01.00 10 - Para 3.3.8

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Given the contract completion date of 31 Oct 20, earthwork activities may be affected by winter shutdown.

Referencing Spec Section 00 73 00.00 29 - Special Contract Requirements, para 1.3.5, planning for weather shutdown is not possible to plan as the end of the spec section is not included.

Is winter shutdown allowable for work on this project?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . Based on the new completion date of 30 November 2020 (see Amendment #4) construction will be completed within one construction season and a winter shutdown period will not be required.

Please see the conformed specification set issued with Amendment #1 for the full specification section 00 73 00 .00 29 (B.08.02 CHL020_IFB_SPECS (Conformed Copy-001).pdf) On: Feb 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8414783 Project Management N/A N/A 01 50 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is a power supply source available at the dam area?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . There is no power source available. On: Feb 26 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8414788 Structural S-501 31 41 16 - 3.2.1.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Continuous inspection of Pile Welding will be paid for by the Government.

Presuming the only site welding required are the junction pile joints per S-501, these welds could be several feet above grade. Will the Government be providing a manlift as part of the inspections, or should the Contractor consider this?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . Inspection and testing of welds shall be provided by the contractor. Section 31 41 16 has been revised in Amendment #6. On: Feb 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8414798 Geotechnical B-003 & B-004 31 00 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Soil Bores AP-3016 and AP-3017 indicate permafrost to a depth of approximately 12.5' below grade (Elev ~502.0').

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Is it acceptable to remove all permafrost and establish a larger flat-area working surface than is indicated on limits of excavation shown on S-301?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . No, comply with the limits of excavation as shown. On: Feb 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8414802 Structural 31 41 16 - 2.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The specifications and drawings do not indicate any pile driving template plans or construction requirements.

Is the Government providing details for the templates the contractors can use for pricing considerations?

On: Feb 24 2020.

Government Response. . No, the contractor must determine what template is most suitable for their means and methods of installation. Per 31 41 16 2.1, the contractor is to submit detail drawings for their proposed template for the government's review. On: Feb 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8433737 Civil Section 31 41 16 3.3.1.1.1b.

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is it necessary to have stress-relief heat treatments for the welds on the junction piles? Few outfits in Alaska have the specialized equipment and it is expensive.

On: Mar 05 2020.

Government Response. . The welding procedures selected by the contractor will determine if stress-relief heat treatment is necessary. On: Mar 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8433747 Civil C-002

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The area shown as "RIP-RAP EMBANKMENT" will be heavily used by equipment and personnel. Will it be acceptable to run a lift of gravel over the rip-rap to make it a safer surface for walking and operating equipment?

On: Mar 05 2020.

Government Response. . Adding a lift of gravel will on the pad will be acceptable however the extent of fill must be coordinated with the Chena Project Office. On: Mar 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8436019 Structural AM#4 S-001 Driven Steel Pile 24" DIA X 1/2" Wall Piling Pipe -

Length?

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

24" DIA X ½"WALL, ASTM A252, GR 3 Steel Pipe Piling are they the same length as the Sheet Piling or longer? - Where in the specs does it articulate the length of the pipe piling? Is the Pipe Piling GFM or is there an opportunity to bid the pipe?

On: Mar 06 2020.

Government Response. . The steel piling is not GFM and must be furnished by the contractor. Tip and cutoff elevations are shown in the Wing Wall Baling Deck drawings. On: Mar 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8440544 Structural 03 45 33 1.4.1.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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This specification requires the contractor that sets and grouts the concrete deck panels to have PCI's Certificate of Compliance to erect Category S1. There is substantial construction of this type for bridges and docks in Alaska, but I personally don't know of this certification requirement on any of them. I did a search on PCI's website and only 2 contractors in the country have the certification and list Alaska as a service area. One in Florida and one in Texas.

Can this requirement be removed?

On: Mar 09 2020.

Government Response. . Specification 03 45 33 has been revised by Amendment 0007 to allow experience with similar projects in lieu of certification. On: Mar 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8440573 Structural 05 12 00 1.3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This specification requires the contractor installing the steel frame be AISC 207, Category CSE certified. There is substantial construction of this type in bridge and dock construction in Alaska, and most are erected by experienced pile driver crews but no AISC certifications are required. Could this certification requirement be removed?

On: Mar 09 2020.

Government Response. . Specification 05 12 00 has been revised by Amendment 0007 to allow experience with similar projects in lieu of certification. On: Mar 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8444568 Civil C-102

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The hatched area indicates where base course and structural fill will be removed for the wingwall baling deck structure. Since both projects are bid as one, now, will the west cell have to be completely filled and then material partially removed or can the material in the west cell remain lower?

On: Mar 11 2020.

Government Response. . The cell may be partially filled. If construction is delayed and the cell is left open and unattended for a long period of time, consideration should be given to placing fencing or barriers to prevent people and/or wildlife from falling into the excavation. On: Mar 17 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8444586 Civil S-301

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If there is standing water in the cells after driving the sheet piles, will it have to be dewatered prior to filling the cells (requiring an ADEC dewatering permit)?

On: Mar 11 2020.

Government Response. . The contractor should be prepared to dewater inside the sheet pile cells prior to placing and compacting fill within the cells. It is not anticipated that a project specific ADEC dewatering permit will be required however the contractor is responsible for reviewing the ADEC General Permit for Excavation Dewatering and ADEC contaminated site map to confirm. On: Mar 17 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8444888 Structural 3.3.2.2 e.

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This section states if refusal is met (due to obstacles or other)before attaining design tip, the Contractor is to make changes in the design alignment as directed. Depending on the stage of construction, changes in the design alignment could cost the small business contractor in the range of $200k to over $1 million PER INCIDENT, since it would probably require moving an entire cell and empor more than one cell. At the pre-bid it was stated that the sheet pile should go down good. If the contractor follows the specifications and drives with an appropriate sized vibratory hammer, could this specification be revised to limit the exposure to the contractor somehow? Refusal could come from cutting edges or other steel left in the fill, anomalies such as boulders, or just the dense layers as shown

Page 6 of 10ProjNet: Logged In User in the borings slowing the progression of the 60' sheets. The cause may not be identifiable from above ground.

Agreed, small chance, but would be disastrous to a small contractor.

On: Mar 11 2020.

Government Response. . Any change to the design alignment would be at the direction of the Contracting Officer and made in accordance with the applicable clause(s) of the contract. Section 31 41 16 has been revised in Amendment 0007. On: Mar 12 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8449093 Structural S-102 Note 3 31 62 16.16

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Structural Drawing note states "Core drill at a diameter equal to the inside of the pile approximately 2" into the existing concrete footing. Clean out the bottom of drilled space to the extent practical. Min. bit diameter of 21" (+2/-0)."

What is the goal of this task?

Is a person going to be required to chip the core drill plug from the footing?

Is an alternate method such as drilling multiple taps into the footing an acceptable option?

On: Mar 13 2020.

Government Response. . 1)The objective is to create a void space equal to the inside diameter of the pipe pile for the concrete fill inside the pile to be keyed into the existing footing. This is shown in Detail F9 on Sheet S-102.

2)As much of the drill plug as possible should be removed from the top of the footing.

3)This may be an acceptable alternative. A detailed installation plan should be submitted for review and approval after award. On: Mar 19 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8449107 Structural S-001 31 62 16.16

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What is the allowable load on a driven pile?

Structural drawings and specifications do not provide limits, except for "Refusal." Pipe piles can be crushed at excessive loads.

On: Mar 13 2020.

Government Response. . For those piles not over the wing wall footing, a tip elevation is provided that piles must be driven to. Geotechnical data indicates the piles should be able to be driven to that tip elevation with the appropriate hammer without damaging the pile and this will likely provide the required load capacity. The contractor will submit their plan for installing piles without damage for approval by the government. The piles for the wing wall deck are designed for a 175 ton ultimate, 58.3 ton allowable bearing load (FS = 3.0).

As stated in the specifications, the contractor must perform PDA testing on two piles to verify the bearing capacity has been achieved. PDA testing on the first two production piles driven (not including piles over the wing wall foundation) is recommended.

For piles over the wing wall, piles are to be driven to the top of the footing and stopped. A sudden refusal is expected when this occurs. On: Mar 19 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8449113 Project Management C-series

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If a flood event occurs after removal of rap and gravel, is there concern of catastrophic erosion of the site?

Is the contractor to follow gov't procedures or course of action to minimize erosion impacts? What would this include?

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On: Mar 13 2020.

Government Response. . If this situation occurs, it will have to be assessed at the time. The potential for a flood event is typically known several days in advance. Any required contractor action which results in a change to the contract will be handled under the applicable contract clause(s). On: Mar 17 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8456676 Civil C-301 E2 32 32 34, 2.1 & 2.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Given design calculation parameters in section 2.1, is a synthetic geogrid reinforcement an approvable alternative to steel reinforcement specified in section 2.2?

On: Mar 17 2020.

Government Response. . Synthetic geogrid not acceptable, steel reinforcement as specified required.

On: Mar 18 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8456696 Structural S-105 A7 03 30 53

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the CIP slab extending over the top of the MSE wall panels connected to the wall panels other than cold joint?

On: Mar 17 2020.

Government Response. . No, there is no connection other than the cold joint between the MSE wall front panels and the CIP slab. On: Mar 18 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8457724 Engineering Support AM#4 S-001 Driven Steel Pile 24" DIA X 1/2" Wall ASTM A252 Grade

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Request material approval to use 24"DIA X .469"WALL 5LX-65 PSL2 in place of 24"DIA X .500"WALL ASTM A252 Grade 3.

Advantages of suggested pipe is: Estimate Cost Savings of $41.41 per foot ($118,018.50), Material Yield Strength Stronger 65 KSI vs 45 KSI, CVN Test is -50 degrees below zero, and pipe is Commercially Available Off The Shelf (COTS) in Fairbanks. MTR attached.

(Attachment: MTRWingWallPilingPipe.pdf) On: Mar 18 2020.

Government Response. . The pile material alternative proposed appears to be acceptable provided it meets the requirements of Contract Clause 52.225-9, BUY AMERICAN-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (manufactured in the United States). A variation to the material specified in the contract will need to be submitted for approval after award. On: Mar 18 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8458832 Contracting Bid Schedule 00 11 01

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the USACE issue a revised Bid Schedule or will the single line item 0001 lump sum remain?

On: Mar 18 2020.

Government Response. . A new bid schedule was issued under Amendment 0004 and has a lump sum line item for each baling deck. On: Mar 18 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8459004 Structural S-201 D1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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On CHL022, Wing Wall Baling Deck, Sht S-201, Detail D1 shows "Top of Retention Plate" @ elevation 515.5' Appears this is on the west edge of the Wing Wall Baling Deck.

Does the retention plate at this elevation wrap two sides of the deck? I.e.: Is this steel elevated above the aggregate surfacing on the south elevation of the deck also? Does the retention plate tie into Cell 1 of the sheet pile?

On: Mar 18 2020.

Government Response. . The retention plate does run along the "westerly" or downstream end of the wing wall baling deck and along the front or waterside face as per D5/S-507. There is no retention plate on "easterly" or upstream end of the wingwall deck. The entire concrete deck and girder system transitions into the cell structure. The front or waterside retention plate does tie into a single cell sheet pile with a weld at the upstream end per detail D7/S-201. There is also no retention plate on the "northerly" or offshore back of the wing wall deck. On: Mar 19 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8459064 Civil C-103 03 30 53

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Drawing C-103 shows a note of PVC waterstop being installed at the joint between cast-in-place concrete and the pre-cast panels. Specification section 03 30 53 includes reference to the PVC water-stop at paragraphs 2.4.1.l and 3.1.4.

On Sht S-505, Note 3 states "Cast a PVC Water-stop into the onshore end of each panel. Free end will waterstop will be cast into the MSE wall top slab; see specifications."

These appear to be contradictory. Given the schedule limitations of the contract (River Baling Deck Cells must be complete prior to starting Wing Wall portion), the CIP slab faces the possibility of not being completed before concrete plant seasonal shutdowns. What is an acceptable alternate method of sealing the joint?

On: Mar 18 2020.

Government Response. . If the identified situation arises, the contractor may propose an alternative method of sealing the joint for approval by the Government. On: Mar 19 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8459073 Structural S-505 B1 03 62 16

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Given the section detail of the pre-cast deck slabs, what is the spacing between the slabs/panels? Is the full length (45' 6") of joint to be grout-filled? If so, what is the finish requirement?

On: Mar 18 2020.

Government Response. . See detail C1 on Sheet S-506. There is to be a ½" gap that is sealed with backer rod between the bottom of the panel, and a 2" gap at the top. The keyway shall be filled with grout over the entire length and struck off to grade at the finish surface of the deck. No other finishing is required. On: Mar 19 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8460421 Structural 14 of 38 Note 5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What exactly is to be galvanized and not galvanized. It reads that only the hardware is galvanized. Any steel to be galvanized will be noted on plans. Main steel designed to rust.

Also: no drawing or detail reference. We propose to bid the 92' girders in 2 lengths; 7 girders at 41' and 7 girders x 51' We design the bolted field splice over the support. This makes it easier to handle & ship the shorter girders.

Thank you, Bob McCoskery

On: Mar 19 2020.

Government Response. . Items to be galvanized are identified in the drawings and generally include bolts and plates. On: Mar 19 2020

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8461037 Civil Question ID 8433747 ProjNet

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If a lift of gravel is placed over the riprap for easy of walking and running equipment, will this gravel be Contractor furnished?

On: Mar 19 2020.

Government Response. . The gravel placed over the riprap shall be contractor furnished and may remain in place after construction. On: Mar 19 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8461153 Civil Question ID 8414763

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

With the award of the wing wall deck perhaps not awarded until 30 days after award of the river baling deck, this could put award second half of May. With the submittal and procurement activities for the MSE wall, the piling, the steel framing, and the precast concrete deck panels, it will be difficult to complete the deck grouting and earthwork in above freezing temperatures (Anytime after start of October). Would it be possible to complete the CIP Concrete, grouting, and earthwork Spring 2021 so extraordinary heating measures can be avoided?

On: Mar 19 2020.

Government Response. . : No, the contract completion date remains November 30, 2020. On: Mar 19

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

The magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

2. SOLICITATION

The solicitation in electronic format only will be available for download at www.fbo.gov. Reference synopsis for download instructions.

3. BOND AMOUNT REQUIRED (FAR CLAUSE 52.228-15)

Performance and Payment Bonds:

(1) The penal amount of the bonds shall be 100 percent of the original price.

(2) The Government may require additional bond protection when a contract price is increased. The increase in protection shall generally equal 100 percent of the increase in contract price. The Government may secure additional protection by directing the contractor to increase the penal amount of the existing bond or obtain an additional bond.

4. BID GUARANTEE (FAR CLAUSE 52.228-1)

The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

5. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Point of Contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist – Primary POC (John McComas) U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska ATTN: CEPOA-CT (McComas) P.O. Box 6898 JBER, Alaska 99506-0898 Phone: 907-753-2593 Email: john.l.mccomas@usace.army.mil. With a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer christine.a.dale@usace.army.mil.

Bidder Inquiry

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org) No Later Than (NLT) 7 Calendar Days prior to bid submission. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet. Approved answers to all timely questions will also be posted in an amendment to the solicitation in the form of a report generated from ProjNet as soon as the comment/question entering period is over and all answers are finalized. In the event of a conflict between the bidder inquiry responses and the solicitation, the solicitation shall govern.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: S8TUY5-378QP8

The Solicitation Number is: W911KB20B0004

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1) From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2) Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3) Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4) Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5) Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6) Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret

Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7) Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1) For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your

Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2) From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3) Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4) Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5) Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6) Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7) Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

6. PRE-BID CONFERENCE CALL

See 52.236-27 – Site Visit (Construction) for pre-bid conference call and site visit information.

7. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Bidders must email, mail or deliver bids to be received no later than the date and time stated on the standard form (SF) 1442 or subsequent solicitation amendment. Questions concerning bid receipt can be directed to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer listed in the solicitation.

Bidders are advised to plan accordingly. No arrangements will be made by the government to assist in bid delivery. Day-pass procedures will not be used for bid delivery purposes nor are there bid pick-up services.

No escort services will be provided. It is incumbent on the bidder to plan for unanticipated delays in delivery of bids. Due to heightened security at Government installations, visitors to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) must use the Boniface Gate (Visitor Center). All vehicle occupants are required to wear seatbelts and hand-held cell phone usage by vehicle operators while driving on base/post is prohibited. Violators will lose their Base/Post driving privileges for these offenses.

Bidders who will have their bids hand-delivered, or use personal delivery services such as DHL, UPS or FedEx, the delivery must be by person, courier or personal delivery service with active base access.

Bids will be received no later than the date and time stated on the SF1442 or subsequent solicitation amendment at:

Mailing Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District ATTN: CEPOA-CT (McComas) PO Box 6898 JBER, Alaska 99506-0898

Physical Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District ATTN: CEPOA-CT (McComas, Room 30) 2204 3rd Street JBER, Alaska 99506

Bids will be accepted in Room 30 during Alaska District Corps of Engineer business hours (7:30 AM to 4:30PM) Monday through Friday excluding holidays until the date and time stated on the SF1442 or subsequent solicitation amendment. Bidders are advised that the Alaska District Corps of Engineers building has limited access. Only the main door (in front under the Corps of Engineers red flag facing Talley Road which used to be known as Bluff Road) and the atrium doors (the tan addition to the main building located on Third Street/Fairchild Avenue) are open to individuals without a building pass. Room 30 is located in the basement (turn right if using the center stairs or elevator). There is a date/time stamp located at the front desk in Room 30 and is the official clock used for bid receipt.

The Packaging that contains the Bids shall be marked:

”Bids for Solicitation Number: W911KB20B0004, DO NOT OPEN”

(Note: Facsimile bids or amendments will be NOT accepted however bids may be e-mailed per instructions below.)

Bids will be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the bids will be available after receipt of bid verification.

8. E-MAILED BIDS

E-mail bids will be accepted and must reach the intended recipients by the time specified in the solicitation or subsequent amendment. However the only type of bid guarantee that will be accepted by electronic means is a bid bond at bid opening. Any other type of bid guarantee will only be accepted in original format.

E-mailed bids must contain the required signatures. E-mailed bids that fail to furnish required representations or information or that reject any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

If the bidder chooses to e-mail a bid, the Government will not be responsible for any delay or failure in the transmission or receipt of the bid. It is recommended that the bidder contact the intended recipient to confirm receipt prior to the due date and time specified in the solicitation.

Email bid to: john.l.mccomas@usace.army.mil with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer christine.a.dale@usace.army.mil.

9. BID OPENING LOCATION AND CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

The Bid Opening will be held telephonically. in the following location at the date and time stated on the SF1442 or subsequent solicitation amendment:

USACE, AK District 2204 3rd Street (Room 63)

JBER, AK 99506

Offerors are notified that the government will be setting up an audio conference call for the bid opening.

Teleconference Info:

Dial-In Number 1-877-336-1839 Access Code and Security Code 9400133

10. EXCLUSION OF DEBARRED AND SUSPENDED CONTRACTORS

By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that neither it, nor any person or firm who has an interest in the Contractor's firm, is a person, or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virtue of being suspended or debarred in accordance with FAR subpart 9.4.

11. CORPORATION, JOINT VENTURE, AND LLC PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

All bidders must submit one of the certificates associated with their business enterprise (corporation, JV, LLC) located in this solicitation.

BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONS

If the offer is submitted by a corporation, partnership, Joint Venture or an LLC, the applicable form listed must be completed. In the alternative, other evidence must be submitted to substantiate the authority of the person signing the offer. If a corporation, the same officer shall not execute both the offer and the certificate.

NOTE: LLCs must submit Operating Agreement & Articles of Organization with their certificate.

CORPORATION

I, , certify that I am of the corporation named as

Contractor herein, that who signed this contract on behalf of the Contractor was then of said governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

CORPORATE SEAL SIGNED:

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC)

I, , certify that I am the of the LLC named as

Offeror/Contractor herein; that who signed this offer/contract on behalf of the

Offeror/Contractor was then of said LLC; that said offer/contract was duly signed for and on behalf of said LLC by authority of its governing body, and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

SIGNED:

Name:

Title:

SIGNED:

Name:

Title:

In addition provide a copy of LLC Operating Agreement and Articles of Organization showing which members are…