W911RP-19-R-0004-Amendment_0001.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

See Attached

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Jun-2019

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 W911RP19R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Jun-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Jun-2019

CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ROCK ISLAND

PINE BLUFF ARSENAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

10-020 KABRICH CIRCLE, BLDG 17-120

ATTN: CCRC-AEP

PINE BLUFF AR 71602-9500

W911RP 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911RP19R0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 0001

The purpose of Amendment 0001 to Invitation for Bid W911RP-19-R-0004 is the following:

1. Provide answers to the following questions:

Q1: Will all casing pipe need to be vented?

A1: NO

Q2: If casing pipe is to be vented, can it be vented with (1) two-inch vent or will it need (2) two-inch vents?

A2: (1) two-inch vent is sufficient

Q3: Will asphalt parking areas need casing pipe?

A3: NO

Q4: Will it be required to use sand for backfill of new gas main?

A4: NO

Q5: Will the 8” gas meter and bypass system in bldg. 53-212 need to be replaced or can it be abandoned in place?

A5: Abandoned in place

Q6: Will Pine Bluff Arsenal clear any right of ways for path of new gas mains or will the contractor be responsible?

A6: NO, contractor will be responsible

Q7: Will the old gas vent risers need to be cut off and removed?

A7: YES

Q8: Will the cathodic test stations on the old main need to be removed?

A8: YES

Q9: Will there be a place on Pine Bluff Arsenal to dump spoils?

A9: YES

Q10: Since Pine Bluff Arsenal pipe shops works Monday thru Thursday, will we be able to excavate on Fridays?

A10: YES

Q11: Will gas markers be required every 300’ on the new gas main?

A11: YES

Q12: Who will be responsible for keeping the construction area and along ditch line mowed during installation of new gas main?

A12: The contractor holding the grounds contract will be responsible for areas above and below natural gas construction areas, however, the grounds contractor shall not interfere with natural gas construction. The Government will handle all communications to the grounds contractor.

Q13: Will the (2) 8” gas valves above ground at Sibert Road and Avenue 311B intersection need to be removed?

A13: Remove both valves

Q14: Where are we to tie into the new 8” gas meter station located on the South end of the Arsenal?

A14: North side of Center Point gas main

Q15: Will new cathodic protection be required at tie-in locations of old steel lines?

A15: YES

Q16: Will rains days be added to the contract, along with the days it takes to dry after the rain, for the ground to dry and not make a huge mess?

A16: YES

Q17: Will the Government provide a lay down area at the North and South ends of the project location?

A17: YES, the government will designate a North and South project location.

Q18: Will Government provide the correct wage determinations (Jefferson County)? The wage determinations included are for Cleburne County and calls out heavy construction projects that include water and sewer lines which do not pertain to this project.

A18: The Wage Determinations have been updated under Attachment 0002. AR190039 has been removed, and AR20190036 and AR20190059 have been added.

Q19: On the Davis Bacon Wage Scale for Jefferson County, it has a Laborer: Pipelayer. We are plumbers that must have a state license and are certified in poly welding to install poly gas pipe. Will we need to pay Plumber wages because we will be installing gas mains and gas lines?

A19: The Wage Determinations have been updated under Attachment 0002. AR190039 has been removed, and AR20190036 and AR20190059 have been added.

Q20: We noticed during our site investigation a few valves/meters have bollards installed around them.

Will we need to provide/install bollards around vents/valves/meters? If so, how many/which ones?

A20: Provide/install 2 bollards around each valve/meter –per SOW item #7 vents shall have circular concrete mow strips at the base.

Q21: Can you provide us with a list of meters/valves that the Government would like us to replace?

A21: Replace all meter and regulator stations along the main service line.

Q22: This project will take longer than 365 construction days to complete. Can we get this performance period extended to at least 548 days upon acceptance of the design submittal?

A22: YES, The 548 day period of performance will begin 14 days after Notice to Proceed.

Q23: In order to provide an accurate work plan for the technical portion of the proposal, we will need the answers to the questions back. Upon getting these answers back, we will need two to three weeks to provide an accurate work plan to the Government. Can we get the Step One proposal pushed to two to three weeks upon receiving answers back from Government?

A23: The due date for submitting Step One Technical Proposals is revised to 12:00 PM CST on 17 July 2019.

Q24: Is it the Government’s intent to have us cut and cap below grade all existing vents/piping to be demoed?

A24: YES, cut and cap below grade

Q25: Upon acceptance of the Step One proposal, in order to submit the best price possible, we will need two weeks from notification of approval to submit Step Two of the proposal. Would it be possible to get two weeks after that date to submit Step Two?

A25: Acceptance of Step One Technical Proposals will be provided within seven (7) business days of the due date. The due date for submitting Step Two Bids is revised to 12:00 PM CST on 9 August 2019.

Q26: Overall, this project will be over an acre over the duration of the project (year and a half). However, we will not be disturbing or exposing over an acre at any given time. Is it the Government’s intent for the contractor to provide a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) for the project? If so, this will add significant cost to the contract.

A26: NO, there will not be at any time where the disturbing or exposing of any earthworks will exceed or near an acre at any given time.

Q27: Does the government have a contract to remove trees and vegetation on the Arsenal for areas that the new lines will run? If not is it the Governments intent to have the contractor remove the trees and vegetation?

A27: NO, government does not have contract to remove trees and vegetation for this purpose. YES, the contractor will be responsible for the removal of trees and vegetation.

Q28: Is the successful contractor to also repaint the new existing recently installed Gas pump meter station that belongs to Center Point Yellow?

A28: NO, this Gas pump meter station is not Arsenal property.

Q29: Does the government have a list of the BTU requirements for each building?

A29: NO. Contractors may request access to measure prior to 9 July 2019. Please contact Nick Brown, at nicholas.j.brown91.civ@mail.mil to set up an appointment. The purpose of these appointments will only be to take the measurements. Contractors are responsible for verifying the measurements.

Q30: Will plans be provided?

A30: NO. What is currently provided in the Solicitation is what will be provided.

Q31: When are Bid and Performance Bonds due?

A31: Bid Bonds are due with submission of Step Two Bid. Performance Bonds will be requested when the apparent successful bidder is notified of award.

2. Update Attachment 0002 to remove Davis Bacon Wage Determination AR190039, and add Davis Bacon Wage Determinations AR20190036 and AR20190059.

3. Revise the following dates:

Step One Technical Proposal due date to 12:00 PM CST on 17 July 2019. Notification of Acceptable/Unacceptable rating will be given with in seven (7) business days of due date.

Step Two Bid due date to12:00 PM CST on 9 August 2019.

Bid Opening to 9:00 AM CST on 12 August 2019.

4. Add the following statement to paragraph 2 in the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

“It has been determined that competition will be limited to 8(a) firms located within the geographical area serviced by the Arkansas District Office, and other 8(a) construction firms with a bona fide place business within the geographical competitive area, and the assigned NAICS code. All other 8(a) BD Participants are deemed ineligible to submit bids.”

5. The Period of Performance has been changed from 365 days to 548 days. All references to 365 days within the solicitation shall be treated as 548 days.

6. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

7. The Point of Contact for this action is Nick Brown, at nicholas.j.brown91.civ@mail.mil.