W911KB21R00530002 Amendment 2.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

The purpose of this Amendment is to update the Statement of Work, include a deadline for questions in the Instructions to Offerors, and to update GFI-1. Please note that all responses to potential offeror questions w ill be made on SAM.gov.

The point of contact for this Amendment is Jennifer Gosh at Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Sep-2021

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 W911KB21R0053

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Aug-2021

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

02-Sep-2021

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

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W911KB21R0053

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Contract No. W911KB-21-X-XXXX

Quality Assurance Materials Testing Laboratory for the Moose Creek Dam Safety Modification Project North Pole, Alaska

AM#02…6 August 2021 01 September 2021 …AM#02

1. GENERAL

A. Project Description: The Moose Creek Dam (MCD) Safety Modification project will include the construction of a partial-depth barrier wall through approximately 4.5 miles of the Moose Creek Dam embankment consisting of mixed in place soil-cement-bentonite material. The barrier material will require a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 200 psi and 28-day permeability of 1 x 10^-6 cm/sec. Construction of the barrier wall, earthen embankment for the work platform and other miscellaneous aspects of the project will require soil and material testing. This contract is to establish a validated material testing laboratory at the MCD Safety Modification project staging area to support field inspections, perform material sampling and perform testing required to independently monitor the soil-cement-bentonite and soils work for the duration of the project.

B. Definitions: When the term “Owner” is used herein, it refers to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District. When the term “A-E” is used, it refers to the Architect- Engineer performing the work specified. When the term “barrier wall contractor” is used, it refers to the MCD Safety Modification Project construction contractor installing the soil-cement-bentonite barrier wall.

C. Responsibility: The A-E must supply all labor, equipment and materials to perform the services described herein. The general scope of services to be provided must include, but not limited to, establishment of the physical structure for the Quality Assurance (QA) materials testing laboratory and office including site preparation and temporary utilities, materials testing laboratory development to include equipment procurement, QA processes, QA manual, and successful lab validation by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC). Requirements for validation can be found at https://mtc.erdc.dren.mil. The scope also includes sampling and testing as directed by the Owner.

D. Direction: The A-E will accept direction only from the owner’s Contracting Officer or the duly authorized contracting officer’s representative. Request or desires of the barrier wall contractor, using agency or field personnel made directly to the A-E will be immediately brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer must authorize any changes to the project scope or other provisions of this statement of work in writing.

1. The Contracting Officer (KO) for this contract is:

a. Name: Melissa Lynn

b. Email: melissa.k.lynn@usace.army.mil

2. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this project is:

a. Name: Michael Alley

b. Phone: (907) 753-2800

c. Email: Mike.w.alley@usace.army.mil

E. Proposal Schedule: Each individual test listed in Attachment A and B of the proposal schedule will be paid for on a per test basis using the awarded unit price. While an estimated quantity is given, the actual number of tests might vary based on direction from the Owner. The tests must be tracked and accounted for to determine monthly payment. Each month the A-E and COR must coordinate and agree on the number of tests conducted prior to payment submission.

F. References: In addition to using the current state of practice in geotechnical, materials and geological engineering, the A-E will perform all work in accordance with the latest version of the following regulations and references:

1. Relevant ASTM Standards Shown in Table 1 of this Document.

2. EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, United States Army Corps of Engineers, 30 November 2014 (with supplements).

3. ACI Requirements for Concrete Field Testing Technicians Level 1 and Concrete

Laboratory Testing Technicians Level I.

4. ASTM E329, Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or

Inspection of Materials Used in Construction.

5. AASHTO R-18, Standard Recommended Practice for Establishing and

Implementing a Quality Management System for Construction Materials Testing Laboratories.

6. ASTM C1077, Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation.

7. ASTM D3740, Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.

2. DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

A. General: The A-E must provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary to perform the services indicated in this statement of work. These services will be accomplished in the following tasks:

1. TASK 1 – Establishing a QA Laboratory at the Project Site

2. TASK 2 – Monitoring, Sampling, Field and Laboratory Testing and Reporting

B. TASK 1: Establishing a QA Laboratory at the Project Site

The A-E is responsible for providing a temporary facility for the QA laboratory located within the MCD Safety Modification project staging area as shown on GFI-1. The QA laboratory temporary facility must be in place by 1 May 2022. Assume testing and inspection activities will begin by 1 May 2022. However, due to the duration of achieving USACE laboratory validation, the onsite laboratory must be validated by 1 July 2022.

1. Building: The size and layout of the temporary facility or facilities is the responsibility of the A-E. It must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1. The facility must have dedicated areas for sample preparation, temperature-controlled concrete curing, testing and office space. Provide lockable doors and windows.

Provide a heating system capable of maintaining a uniform, minimum temperature of 68 degrees F throughout all occupiable spaces; operable windows with screens to allow flow-through ventilation and daylight to all working spaces. While establishing the temporary facilities from NTP to 1 May 2022, the work hours are limited to 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday. Work must not occur on federal holidays or weekends.

2. Site Layout: The A-E must assess the existing site conditions. The A-E must provide any pads necessary to establish the temporary facilities to include parking. The pads must be graded to provide drainage away from the facility and other surrounding buildings and trailers. The finished floor of the temporary facilities must be greater than 18 inches above the existing grade. There are various ways to achieve this requirement. It is not a requirement to bring fill to the site, the A-E must assess the existing condition based on their facility layout and requirements. AM#02… The A-E is only responsible for developing the 70’ by 150’ area reserved for the Government QA Lab shown on GFI-1 or a portion thereof whatever the A-E deems necessary to meet the requirements and is needed for their operation. The barrier wall contractor will be providing a fence around the 150’ by 300’ area for the Government Field Office, toilet facilities and Government QA Laboratory by 1 May 2022.

The barrier wall contractor will also be providing access into the area. A fence, six feet in height must be provided around the temporary facility. All gates must be lockable. The A-E must provide an access road from the established gravel road to the temporary laboratory facility. The access road shall be a minimum of 20 ft wide and be located on the eastern boundary of the area allocated for the Government Field Office and QA Laboratory, see GFI-

1….AM#02

3. Temporary Utilities: The A-E must provide temporary utilities for the duration of the contract. Provide and connect to temporary utilities to provide adequate heating and cooling, ventilation, lighting, power, internet, telephone, water, and sewer. Utilities must be connected and disconnected in accordance with local codes and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Utilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Water: The A-E is responsible for providing all water necessary to perform the statement of work which includes potable drinking water and water required for specimen storage and testing.

b. Sanitation: Provide temporary toilet facilities until the barrier wall contractor has established the Government’s toilet facility. The A-E will be permitted to use the Government’s toilet facility once established.

Assume a duration of 3 months to provide a temporary toilet facility for bidding purposes. The temporary toilet facilities must be properly maintained with scheduled cleaning and restocking of supplies and include provisions for pest control and elimination of odors.

c. Electric: AM#02… A contractor under separate contract will provide an electrical services connection to one location. …AM#02 A 150 amp 120/240 volt single phase service is allocated for the QA Laboratory.

AM#02… The Owner will coordinate this location with the contractor.

…AM#02 It is the barrier wall contractor’s responsibility to connect the QA facilities (includes QA laboratory) to the service connection which will be completed by 1 May 2022. The A-E must provide temporary electrical power until the electrical service is installed.

d. Telecommunications: AM#02… A contractor will provide a telecommunication service connection to one location. The Owner will coordinate this location with the contractor. …AM#02 The telecommunication connection will consist of telephone and internet, (100 MB/sec). Telecommunications services (PRI, LAN and 1 FAX) for 3 users will be provided. It is the barrier wall contractor’s responsibility to connect the QA facilities (include QA laboratory) to the service connection which will be completed by 1 May 2022. The A-E must provide temporary telecommunications until the service is installed.

e. Heating: The electrical power supply to the QA Laboratory is limited, the AE must provide a heating system that does not exceed the capacity of the electrical service. All fuel storage must be in accordance with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

f. Waste: Provide dumpsters or suitable debris containers. The A-E will be responsible for disposing of all test materials and testing generated waste in accordance with local laws and regulations. Prevent windblown trash, and keep dumpsters closed, except when being loaded with trash and debris. Empty debris containers at least once a week, or as needed, at appropriate offsite location in accordance with local laws and regulations to keep the site free of debris and trash.

4. Parking: Provide a minimum of 6 parking spaces adjacent to the temporary facility.

5. Equipment: Provide all necessary equipment to perform the statement of work to include computers, printers, IT equipment, sampling and testing apparatus. The testing and sampling equipment must be relatively new and in good condition.

The equipment must have been purchased within the last 5 years. Provide sampling and testing equipment purchase invoices within 30 days of NTP. All testing equipment calibration and standardization requirements are the responsibility of the A-E.

6. Maintenance: Provide maintenance of the temporary facilities and equipment throughout the duration of the contract. Maintenance includes repairing building and utilities, snow removal, waste disposal, janitorial services. Floors and windows (inside and out) must be cleaned monthly. The office areas must be swept/vacuumed daily and laboratory areas will be swept/vacuumed weekly.

Public access to the site will not be restricted especially during the winter shutdown months (November to April). Vandalism has known to have occurred throughout the project area. It is the A-E’s responsible to provide security throughout the duration of the contract even when construction operations are occurring. During the winter months the QA laboratory and office must be maintained at a minimum temperature of 60 degrees F and not allowed to freeze.

Fuel storage and temporary sanitation facilities must comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

7. Lake Park Road Access: For the winter of 2021-2022, access must be coordinated with the COR, USACE Project Office Manager to gain access to the gate shown on GFI-1.

8. Demobilization: The temporary facilities must be removed from the site within 21 days after notification of contract completion.

9. Laboratory Validation: The A-E is responsible for completion, preparation and submittal of all documentation, reports, procedures, applications, certifications, etc required for US Army Corps of Engineers, Materials Testing Center laboratory validation of the tests provided in Table 1. At a minimum, the A-E must provide the equipment and conduct the testing in Table 1 marked with an asterisk (*) at the onsite laboratory. All other testing can be conducted at offsite USACE validated facility. Validation on the laboratory must remain current throughout the duration of the project. The A-E must complete, and file all required documentation as soon as possible and must be responsible for all fees associated with the validation process. Contact the MTC manager listed at https://mtc.erdc.dren.mil for costs and scheduling.

C. TASK 2: Monitoring, Sampling, Field and Laboratory Testing and Reporting

The A-E is responsible for assisting and supplementing the Government’s QA staff in monitoring, inspecting and testing soils, soil-cement-bentonite and other construction materials.

1. Personnel: Provide at a minimum two full-time positions, QA Laboratory Manager and QA Laboratory Technician meeting the following minimum requirements:

a. QA Laboratory Manager: Required to be a graduate engineer or a graduate of construction management having a minimum of (5) five years of construction material sampling and testing. The QA Laboratory Manager must be a professional engineer registered in the State of Alaska. In lieu of the education, experience and professional engineer registration requirements, the QA Laboratory Manager may qualify provided they have a minimum of 7 years of experience in sampling and testing of construction materials and quality control and have a NICET Level III certification.

b. QA Laboratory Technician: Graduate Civil Engineer or Construction Manager with 2 years experience in the type of work being performed on this project or technician with 5 yrs related experience. ACI Concrete Strength Testing

Technician and Laboratory Testing Technician, Grade I or II and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade I.

2. Scheduling: It is assumed that during full barrier wall production the barrier wall contractor will be operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week from 1 April to 31 October. While the A-E is not required to be on-site continuously during operations, they must be prepared to sample or test materials at any time. For bidding purposes, the A-E shall assume that the QA laboratory Manager and QA Laboratory Technician must be onsite a minimum of 60 hours per week from 1 April to 31 October.

3. Sampling and Testing: The A-E must be prepared to sample and test in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Standards listed in Table 1 and MCD Safety Modification Project Specifications. Test results must be reported in accordance with each Standards’ reporting paragraph to include all items listed.

4. Coordination: The QA Laboratory Manager will coordinate with the Owner’s Contracting Officer’s Representative for the MCD Safety Modification construction project daily keeping them appraised on planned testing and any issues. In addition, the QA Laboratory Manager will coordinate with the barrier wall contractor regarding the scheduling of bulk sample acquisition.

5. Meetings: The QA Laboratory manager will be required to meet with the barrier wall contractor’s Quality Control laboratory representative on a weekly basis to coordinate all aspects of their work, discuss and eliminate any differences in sampling, handling, transporting, storing and testing methods. Discrepancies in test results will also be discussed and resolved.

6. Documentation: Maintain all necessary documentation required by AASHTO R 18 at the QA Laboratory to include but not limited to the following:

a. Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual.

b. Standard Operating Procedures for the Laboratory Tests shown in Table 1.

c. Equipment Inventory Folders: includes sheets for description, identification and calibration records for each piece of equipment.

d. Calibration Procedures for each item of Lab Equipment.

e. Laboratory Testing Data Sheets and Reports for Tests shown in Table 1.

f. Examples of required Annual Reports

7. Daily Reports: The A-E must provide continuous logs of all operations, observations, and measurements. These logs will be provided to the Owner every day, within 24 hours of the day being reported. The logs will be the basis to assist in planning subsequent work and other activities. The following gives the minimum requirements for the contents of the daily log:

a. Preliminary and final test results

b. Names and affiliations of personnel engaged in the work

c. Weather conditions

d. All events affecting data acquisition or quality

e. Equipment used

f. Equipment adjustments, malfunctions, and downtime with explanations

g. System calibration details, if applicable

h. Details of check observations and computations

i. A copy or description of all preliminary data

j. All written and verbal instructions issued by the Owner and a description of the resolution of any issues.

k. All other relevant information and occurrences, including a general narrative of the total activity.

8. Bi-weekly Reporting: Provide bi-weekly reporting to the Owner every two weeks during barrier wall placement. The bi-weekly reporting shall consist of testing summaries and tracking of all subsequent results. The bi-weekly report must also include description of any discrepancies between the QA and QC testing and all corrective actions. See GFI-4 for examples of reporting forms that can be used for bi-weekly reporting.

9. Final Quality Assurance Testing Report: The A-E must provide a draft of the Quality

Assurance Testing Report within 30 days at the completion of barrier wall construction. Provide one hardcopy and one electronic copy on a CD in Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). All reports must be completed in English using imperial units. The report will contain all testing results and observations made during the barrier wall construction. The final report will be formatted and organized in an orderly manner and contain the following:

a. Test Results including all backup documentation

b. Maps or diagrams showing location of testing

c. Daily Reports

d. Log of testing discrepancies with the QC testing and description of resolution

e. Descriptions of any deficiencies and the Contractor’s remediation actions.

f. Meeting Minutes

The Owner will review the draft report for 30 days. All review comments will be submitted by the Owner in the ProjNet application Design Review and Checking System (DrChecks). Contractor access to DrChecks is to be coordinated with the COR. One (1) teleconference review will be held to resolve any open comments regarding the Draft Report. Before the review conference is held the Contractor must respond to all comments in DrChecks. The review conference will be facilitated by the A-E and will not exceed eight (8) hours. The scheduled time and date will be mutually agreed upon by the A-E and Owner. The Contractor must provide individuals with the appropriate background and experience to participate in the review teleconference.

The final Quality Assurance Testing Report must be submitted 30 days after completion of the review conference.

Table 1. Required ASTM Standards for Field and Laboratory Testing

ASTM Test Method for Aggregates C29 Bulk Density (“Unit Weight “) and Voids in Aggregate C40 Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate

C88 Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

C117* Materials Finer than 75μm (No. 200) sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing

C127 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate C128 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate C131 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-

Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

C136* Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates C566 Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying C702 Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size D75 Sampling Aggregates

ASTM Test Methods for Concrete C143 Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete C172 Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete C511 Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms & Water Storage Tanks

C1064 Temperature of Freshly Mixed Concrete

ASTM Test Methods for Soils D421 Dry Preparation of Soil Samples for Particle-Size Analysis and

Determination of Soil Constants D1140 Standard Test Method for Determining the Amount of Material Finer than

75- (No. 200) Sieve in Soils by Washing D1556* Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone

Method D1557 Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort

(56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3)) D2166* Standard Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength of

Cohesive Soil D2216* Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and

Rock by Mass D4718 Correction of Unit Weight and Water Content for Soils Containing

Oversize Particles D5084* Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of

Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter D6938* Standard Test Method for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

ASTM Test Methods for Asphalt

D140 Standard Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials

D1461 Standard Test Method for Moisture or Volatile Distillates in Asphalt Mixtures

D2041 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures

D2172 Standard Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Asphalt Binder from Asphalt Mixtures

D2726* Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non- Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures

D2950* Density of Bituminous Concrete in Place by Nuclear Methods

D4125 Asphalt Content of Bituminous Mixtures by the Nuclear Method

D5444 Mechanical Size Analysis of Extracted Aggregate

D6307 Standard Test Method for Asphalt Content of Asphalt Mixture by Ignition Method

D6926 Standard Practice for Preparation of Asphalt Mixture Specimens Using Marshall Apparatus

D6927 Standard Test Method for Marshall Stability and Flow of Bituminous Mixtures

API Test Methods for Bentonite Slurry

RP13A* Bentonite: Moisture & Filter Loss

RP13B-1 Water: PH & Hardness

RP13B-1* Bentonite Slurry at storage ponds: density, viscosity, pH & sand content

RP13B-1* Bentonite Slurry in Trench: density, viscosity, pH & sand content

ASTM Other Test Methods

C114 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement

C1603 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Solids in Water

D4380* Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Construction Slurries

D4832* Standard Test Method for Preparation and Testing of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Test Cylinders

D6023* Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, Cement Content, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Controlled Low Strength Material

(CLSM)

D5982 Standard Test Method for Determining Cement Content of Fresh Soil- Cement (Heat of Neutralization Method)

D806 Standard Test Method for Cement Content of Hardened Soil-Cement Mixtures

AASHTO

T 180 Standard Method of Test for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a 457-mm (18-in.) Drop

T 224 Standard Method of Test for Correction for Coarse Particles in the Soil Compaction Test

T 88* Standard Method of Test for Particle Size Analysis of Soils (*) – Denotes tests that must be conducted at the onsite testing laboratory

3. MONTHLY AND MANPOWER REPORTING

A. Monthly Accrual Reporting: An accrual is an accounting transaction that records the accounts payable for goods or services received or furnished, without regard to whether an invoice has been rendered or disbursement made. It is a requirement that accruals be recorded in order to monitor the status of the Alaska District’s financial position at the end of each month. The contracting officer’s representative will implement the accrual reporting process, in coordination with the contractor, prior to the first required reporting period. Reports are to be submitted by the contracting officer’s representative to CEPOA-EC-DB not later than the 25th day prior to the end of each month of the contract.

B. Monthly Exposure Hours Reporting: USACE requires that exposure hours be reported for all contracts administered by the Alaska District. Exposure hours are used to calculate accident experience rates. Exposure hours are the number of paid duty hours, regardless of physical location of the employee. Unpaid hours count as exposure when employees are quartered on-site. The contracting officer’s representative will implement the exposure hour reporting process in coordination with the contractor prior to the first required reporting period. Reports are to be submitted by the contracting officer’s representative to DLL-CEPOA-Safety-Office not later than the 10th day of each month of the contract.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS (GFI)

A. GFI -1: MCD Safety Modification Project Staging Area B. GFI-2: MCD Safety Modification Project Specifications C. GFI-3: MCD Safety Modification Project Drawings D. GFI-4: Example Reporting and Tracking Documentation

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

I NSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. SOLICITATION

The solicitation in electronic format only will be available for download at https://sam.gov/.

Reference synopsis for download instructions.

2. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

AM#2…Please submit all questions by 7 September 2021 at 2:00 pm. Questions and comments may be directed to the following:…AM#2

Contract Specialist – Jennifer Gosh

U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska ATTN:

CEPOA-CT (Gosh) P.O. Box 6898 JBER, Alaska 99506-0898 Phone: 907-753-2525

Email: Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer Melissa.K.Lynn@usace.army.mil.

3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Offerors may email proposals to be received no later than the date and time stated on the standard form (SF) 33 or subsequent solicitation amendment. Questions concerning proposal receipt can be directed to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer listed in the solicitation. Proposals shall be emailed to:

Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer

Offerors are advised to plan accordingly. No arrangements will be made by the government to assist in proposal delivery. Day-pass procedures will not be used for proposal delivery purposes nor are there proposal pick-up services. No escort services will be provided. It is incumbent on the offeror to plan for unanticipated delays in delivery of proposals.

Proposals will be received no later than the date and time stated on the SF33 or subsequent solicitation amendment at:

Mailing Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District ATTN:

CEPOA-CT (Gosh) PO Box 6898 JBER, Alaska 99506-0898

Physical Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District ATTN:

CEPOA-CT (Gosh) 2204 3rd Street JBER, Alaska 99506

Due to COVID-19 regulations and precautions, proposals will not be accepted in person

The Packaging that contains the proposal shall be marked:

“Proposal for Solicitation Number: W911KB21R0053”

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

4. E-MAILED PROPSALS

E-mail proposals are requested and must reach the intended recipients by the time specified in the solicitation or subsequent amendment.

E-mailed proposals must contain the required signatures. E-mailed proposals 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 offeror chooses to e-mail a proposal, the Government will not be responsible for any delay or failure in the transmission or receipt of the bid. It is recommended that the offeror contact the intended recipient to confirm receipt prior to the due date and time specified in the solicitation.

Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer

5. 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.

6. WEBSITE

The solicitation, Government Furnished Information (GFI), lists of interested vendors, and amendments (if any) are available through the project links at the website www.SAM.gov.

7. CORPORATION, JOINT VENTURE, AND LLC PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

All offerors must submit one of the certificates associated with their business enterprise (corporation, JV, LLC) and answer the Pre-Award Questionnaire located in Section M of this solicitation.

(End of Summary of Changes)