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W81ET491887015

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

Re: Findlay Tow nship Water Transmission Line Project This amendment is to include: 1. List of Site Visit Attendees

2. Questions and Answ ers

3. Revised CLINS 0001AA, 0002AE and 0003AE

4. Revised Specif ications-9 specif ications total

5. Revised Bidding Schedule

6. Revised FAR Clause 52.228-1(c) to list Bid Guarantee amount See attached specs and Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 30

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Sep-2009

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 W911WN-09-B-0032

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Aug-2009

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-2009

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PITTSBURGH

ATTN CECT-LRP

W S MOORHEAD FEDERAL BUILDING

1000 LIBERTY AVENUE ROOM 2116

PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4186

W911WN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911WN-09-B-0032

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

CHANGED SPECIFICIATION LISTING

Index of Technical Specifications 01 22 00.00 10 01 30 00.10 01 45 01 01 55 26 02 42 00 31 23 33 32 12 00 33 11 13

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Potato Garden Phase IIA Water Transmission Line

Section 219 Project Findlay Township, Pennsylvania

Questions and Answers

Q1. Please provide the specification section that includes hauling spoils to a licensed landfill.

A1. Section 02 42 00 Disposal of Materials has been added by Amendment 0002.

Q2. Will a bid item be included on a cubic yard basis to haul off spoils and dispose at a licensed landfill? Be advised that the landfills we have contacted cannot quote a price for disposal until they are provided with adequate soil testing to rule out potentially contaminated soil. Will the corps and or owner/engineer complete the soil testing in a timely manner to provide bidders with necessary information to submit a complete bid?

A2 Bid Item 0001AA Disposal of Excavated at a Commercially Available, Properly Permitted Solid Waste Disposal Facility has been added by Amendment 0002.

Contaminated soils are not anticipated in any areas of the proposed work. Contractors are advised to bid this item with the understanding that no contaminated soils are present. The Contractor will perform tests required for certification. In the unlikely event contaminated soils are encountered, a Change Order would need to be developed addressing the nature and extent of the problem. This is clarified in new section 02 42 00.

Q3. Can spoils be disposed of at an approved DEP waste area as opposed to a licensed landfill?

A3. Excess excavated material must be disposed at a commercially available, properly permitted solid waste disposal facility.

Q4. Will Hydraulic plate compactors be acceptable for compaction methods?

A4 , Yes, but, as specified in Section 31 23 33, paragraph 3.02 K 6, hydra-hammers will not be acceptable.

Q5. Will crushed aggregate other than limestone be acceptable for bedding and or backfill?

A5. Yes. Processed sand and gravel are acceptable, as specified in Section 31 11 13, paragraph 3.01 A.

Q6. Please clarify specification section 31 22 33 - 12 paragraphs 8 and 9. It is stated that "compaction testing of non-aggregate materials may be required by the engineer".

A6. Field compaction testing for cohesive material will be required by the Contracting Officer in all areas.

The compaction requirements are listed at 95% for backfill material and 100% of the maximum dry-mass weight density for the 2A aggregate. Excavated materials not suitable for backfill, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, will be disposed and 2A coarse aggregate will be utilized and paid for at the Unit Price Bid for this item.

In all areas where the Contractor has failed to adhere to approved compaction procedures, soil testing shall be performed in strict accordance with Section 31 23 33-12, Paragraphs 5, 8 and 9. All testing shall be at the sole cost and expense of the Contractor.

Q7. Specification section 31 11 00 - 3 paragraph 3.06 debris disposal part A contradicts 31 22 33 - 7 paragraph

3.01 preparation part B preparation of surfaces section 4 and 5. Please clarify.

A7. No merchantable timber exists within the limits of this project. Paragraphs B – 4 and 5 are not applicable and should be deleted.

Q8. Specification section 31 22 33 - 6, part 2 - products, section G - underground warning tape contradicts section 33 11 13 - 5, part 2 - products, section 2.05 detectable marking tape. Please clarify.

A8. Section 31 23 33-6, Part 2 – Products, 2.01, Paragraph G – Should be revised to read as follows:

Underground Detectable Warning Tape printed to read CAUTION – WATERLINE

BELOW shall be 6” wide, 5 mil. tape, blue color, Bunting Catalog No. DUT-13 or Approved Equal and shall be used for PVC Pipe only. Underground Marking Tape for Ductile Iron Pipe printed to read CAUTION – WATERLINE BELOW shall be 3” wide, 4 mil tape., as manufactured by Bunting, Inc. or Approved Equal.

Section 33 11 13– 5, Part 2 – Products, 2.05, should be revised to read as follows:

2.05 Marking Tape

A. Detectable Marking Tape, printed CAUTION – WATERLINE BELOW shall be 6” wide, 5 mil tape, blue color, Bunting Catalog No. DUT-13 or Approved Equal, and shall be used for PVC Pipe only.

B. Early Warning Tape, printed CAUTON – WATERLINE BELOW shall be as manufactured by Bunting, Inc. or Approved Equal, and shall be used for Ductile Iron Pipe.

Q9. The bond on the bid sheet needs to be redone. Need a separate bond for each alternate.

A9. The bond item has been deleted from the base contract by Amendment 0002. A new bond item has been added for each of the alternatives. The bond item for each alternative should include the const of bonds for the base contract and respective alternative.

Q10. If excavated material is to go to a licensed landfill, we need our spec. on disposal put into the specs.?

A10. Section 02 42 00 Disposal of Materials has been added by Amendment 0002.*

Q11. Who put up the security required on the PennDOT HOP?

A11. The Contractor will be responsible for the security.

Q12. The compaction requirement of the trench material is unbidable because it says at the direction of the Engineer. We need to put what requirements are for testing in the spec.

A12. See response to Q6 on e-mail of August 26, 2009. Please note that Item 5 on 31 23 33-12 specifies compaction requirements and Items 8 and 9 specify the frequency of testing.

Q13. Need to look at the payment spec. for pavement replacement vs. what is on the plans.

A13. Addendum required to Specifications 32 12 00-2, Part 2 – Products, Section 201., A-3, has been revised to read “Base Course: Superpave 25 mm, Etc.” Please note that payment paragraph in Section 01 22 00.00 10 and the Drawings are correct.

Q14. Is this project tax exempt for state sales tax?

A14. Yes. Tax exempt status will cover pipe and fittings only. A paragraph covering this exemption and a copy of the blank exemption certificate have been added to Section 01 30 00.10.

Q15. Who supplies the water for testing?

A15. Owner will provide water for initial test. If additional tests are required, water used is at the expense of the Contractor.

SITE VISIT ATTENDEES

INTERESTED PARTIES

Jim Mecker Erb Electric Steve Suarez ABCON, Inc Richard Armstrong TMG Mark Suszczywski Liberty Electric, Inc.

Vince Villi Villi Electrical Group, Inc.

Rich Swindinski Selinsky Fence Lou Kutys Selinsky Fence

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

SUBCLIN 0001AA

The CLIN description has changed from ARRA - REIMBURSE FOR PERF AND PYMT BONDS to

ARRA - DISPOSAL EXCAVATED MATERIALS.

The CLIN extended description has changed from Reimbursement for Actual Performance and Payment Bonds Premiums to Disposal of Excavated Material at a Commercially Available, Properly Permitted Solid Waste Disposal Facility.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 6,499.00 from 1.00 to 6,500.00.

The unit of issue has changed from Lump Sum to Short Ton.

The cost constraint NTE has been deleted.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

ARRA - BASE CONTRACT

FFP

The intent of the government is to award the Base-CLINs 0001 and Alternate 1- CLINs 0002, if within budget restraints. If the proposals are not within budget restraints, the government intends to award the Base-Clins 0001 and Alternate 2- CLINs 0003.

FOB: Destination

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001AA 6,500 Short Ton

ARRA - DISPOSAL EXCAVATED MATERIALS

FFP

Disposal of Excavated Material at a Commercially Available, Properly Permitted Solid Waste Disposal Facility FOB: Destination

0001AB 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

FFP

FOB: Destination

0001AC 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - CLEARING AND GRUBBING

FFP

FOB: Destination

0001AD 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - MAINT AND PROT OF TRAFFIC

FFP

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic FOB: Destination

0001AE 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL

FFP

Erosion and Sedimentation Control Implementation and Maintenance FOB: Destination

0001AF 10 Each

ARRA - TEST HOLES UNDERGROUND UTILITY

FFP

Test Holes for Underground Utility Verification in Accordance with Act 121 FOB: Destination

0001AG 6 Each ARRA - 16-inch Gate Valve & Box

FFP

16-Inch Gate Valve & Box Complete in Place FOB: Destination

0001AH 2 Each

ARRA - FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY WITH VALVE

FFP

Fire Hydrant Assembly with Valve and Anchoring Tee. Complete in Place FOB: Destination

0001AJ 5 Each

ARRA - 2-INCH AIR/VACUUM VALVE ASSEMBLY

FFP

2-Inch Air/Vacuum Valve Assembly with Manhole. Complete in Place FOB: Destination

0001AK 25 Each

ARRA - CONCRETE THRUST BLOCKS

FFP

Concrete Thrust Blocks (16" Fittings) (As Directed) FOB: Destination

0001AL 3 Each

ARRA - 16" X 16" TAPPING SLEEVE & VALVE

FFP

16" x 16" Tapping Sleeve and Valve. Complete in Place FOB: Destination

0001AM 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - BORE #3:

FFP

Bore # 3: Sta. 13+30± Bore Underneath U.S. Route 30 for Water Line FOB: Destination

0001AN 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - BORE #4

FFP

Bore # 4: Sta. 38+23± Bore Underneath U.S. Route 30 for Water Line FOB: Destination

0001AP 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - BORE #1

FFP

Bore # 1: Sta. 96+63± Bore Underneath U.S. Route 30 for Water Line FOB: Destination

0001AQ 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - BORE #2

FFP

Bore # 2: Sta. 96+63 ± Bore Underneath US Route 30 for Future Sewer Line FOB: Destination

0001AR 10 Cubic

Yard

ARRA - CONCRETE PIPE ENCASEMENT

FFP

Concrete Pipe Encasement FOB: Destination

0001AS 2,580 Cubic

ARRA - NO. 2A CRUSHED LIMESTONE

No. 2A Crushed Limestone Backfill FOB: Destination

0001AT 256 Square

ARRA - S.R. 30 TRENCH PAVEMENT RESTOR

S.R. 30 Trench Pavement Restoration: Superpave HMA Base Course, 25.0 mm, Up to 7-½” Depth; Superpave HMA Wearing Course, 9.5 mm, 1-½” Depth, SRL-E FOB: Destination

0001AU 36 Square

ARRA - S.R. 30 SHOULDER PAVEMENT RESTOR

S.R. 30 Shoulder Pavement Restoration (PennDOT Type 6): Superpave HMA Base Course, 25.0 mm, 4” Depth; Superpave HMA Wearing Course, 9.5mm, 1-½” Depth; SRL-G

FOB: Destination

0001AV 720 Square

ARRA MOON CLINTON ROAD TRENCH PAVEMENT

Moon Clinton Road Trench Pavement Restoration: Superpave HMA Course, 25.0 mm, Up to 8-½” Depth; Superpave HMA Wearing Course, 9.5 mm, 1-½” Depth, SRL-E

FOB: Destination

0001AW 160 Square

ARRA - BURGETTSTOWN ROAD TRENCH PAVEMENT

Burgettstown Road Trench Pavement Restoration: Superpave HMA Base Course,

25.0 mm, 4” Depth; Superpave HMA Wearing Course, 9.5 mm, 1-½” Depth, SRL- G

FOB: Destination

0001AX 3,310 Square

ARRA - Milling 1½” Depth (State Roads)

ARRA - Milling 1½” Depth (State Roads)

FOB: Destination

0001AY 3,310 Square

ARRA - FULL-LANE PAVING WITH SUPERPAVE

Full-Lane Paving with Superpave HMA Wearing Course, 9.5 mm, 1-½” Depth, SRL-E

FOB: Destination

0001AZ 1,870 Square

ARRA - Milling 6”± Depth (Hamilton Lane)

ARRA - Milling 6”± Depth (Hamilton Lane)

FOB: Destination

0001BA 1,870 Square

ARRA - Hamilton Lane Full-Width Paving

Hamilton Lane Full-Width Paving: Superpave HMA Base Course, 25.0 mm, 5” Depth; Superpave HMA Wearing Course, 9.5 mm, 1-½” Depth, SRL-G

FOB: Destination

0001BB 360 Square

ARRA - PUBLIC WORKS ROAD TRENCH PAVEMENT

Public Works Road Trench Pavement Restoration: Superpave HMA Base Course,

25.0 mm, 5” Depth; Superpave HMA Wearing Course, 9.5 mm, 1-½” Depth, SRL- G

FOB: Destination

0001BC 568 Square

ARRA - CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING

Cement Concrete Paving: 8-Inch Min. Depth or Match Existing, Class HES or AA Cement Concrete (As Detailed)

FOB: Destination

0001BD 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - FINISH GRADING, TOPSOIL, ETC.

FFP

Finish Grading, Topsoil, Seeding and Sodding FOB: Destination

0001BE 160 Short Ton

ARRA - TEMPORARY PAVING (COLD PATCH)

FFP

Temporary Paving (Cold Patch) FOB: Destination

0001BF 30 Square

ARRA - CONCRETE DRIVEWAY RESTORATION

Concrete Driveway Restoration FOB: Destination

0001BG 200 Square

ARRA - GRAVEL DRIVEWAY RESTORATION

Gravel Driveway Restoration FOB: Destination

0001BH 100 Square

ARRA - 2A COURSE AGGREGATE SUBBASE

2A Course Aggregate Subbase at Depth When Ordered FOB: Destination

0001BJ 2,700 Linear

Foot

ARRA - PAVEMENT LINE PAINTING

Pavement Line Painting FOB: Destination

0001BK 10 Square

ARRA - CONCRETE SIDEWALK

Concrete Sidewalk FOB: Destination

0001BL 60 Square

ARRA - BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY

Bituminous Driveway Per Detail Complete In Place FOB: Destination

0001BM 1 Each

ARRA - 2-INCH BLOW-OFF HYDRANT ASSEMBLY

FFP

2-Inch Blow-Off Hydrant Assembly Complete in Place FOB: Destination

0001BN 425 Linear

ARRA - VINYL FENCING (PER DETAIL)

Vinyl Fencing (per Detail) FOB: Destination

ARRA - ALTERNATE 1

FFP

The intent of the government is to award the Base-CLINs 0001 and Alternate 1- CLINs 0002, if within budget restraints. If the proposals are not within budget restraints, the government intends to award the Base-Clins 0001 and Alternate 2- CLINs 0003.

FOB: Destination

0002AA 10,400 Linear

ARRA - 16-INCH DUCTILE IRON PIPE ETC.

16-Inch Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings Complete in Place FOB: Destination

0002AB 116 Each

ARRA - 16-INCH FIELD-LOK GASKET

FFP

16-Inch Field-Lok Gasket for Ductile Iron Pipe FOB: Destination

0002AC 58 Each

ARRA - 16-INCH MEGA LUG FOR DUCTILE IRON

FFP

16-Inch Mega Lug for Ductile Iron Pipe FOB: Destination

0002AD 10,400 Linear

ARRA - 16-INCH POLYETHYLENE PIPE

16-Inch High Density Polyethylene Pipe Encasement, Complete in Place FOB: Destination

SUBCLIN 0002AE is added as follows:

0002AE 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - REIMB PERF & PYMT BONDS BASE+ALT1

FFP

Reimbursement for Actual Performance and Payment Bonds Premiums, Base plus Alternate 1 FOB: Destination

ARRA - ALTERNATE 2

FFP

The intent of the government is to award the Base-CLINs 0001 and Alternate 1- CLINs 0002, if within budget restraints. If the proposals are not within budget restraints, the government intends to award the Base-Clins 0001 and Alternate 2- CLINs 0003.

FOB: Destination

0003AA 10,400 Linear

ARRA - 16-INCH C-905 PVC PIPE ETC.

16-Inch C-905 PVC Pipe and Mechanical Joint Fittings Complete in Place FOB: Destination

0003AB 116 Each

ARRA - 16-INCH PVC JOINT FITTINGS

FFP

16-Inch PVC Restrained Joint Fittings For PVC Pipe Bells FOB: Destination

0003AC 58 Each

ARRA - 16-INCH PVC JOINT RESTRAINT

FFP

16-Inch PVC Joint Restraint for use with Mechanical Joints FOB: Destination

0003AD 200 Linear

ARRA - 16-INCH POLYETHYLENE PIPE

16-Inch High Density Polyethylene Pipe Encasement, Complete in Place (for Ductile Iron Fittings Onlly) FOB: Destination

SUBCLIN 0003AE is added as follows:

0003AE 1 Lump Sum

ARRA - REIMB PERF & PYMT BONDS BASE+ALT2

FFP

Reimbursement for Actual Performance and Payment Bonds Premiums, Base plus Alternate 2 FOB: Destination

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

BIDDING SCHEDULE

TOTAL, Base Contract, Items 0001AA thru 0001BN $______________________

TOTAL, Alternate 1, Items 0002AA thru 0002AE $______________________

TOTAL, Alternate 2, Items 0003AA thru 0003AE $______________________

TOTAL, Base Bid Plus Alternate 1 $______________________ See Note Below

TOTAL, Base Bid Plus Alternate 2 $______________________ See Note Below

**NOTE: The intent of the government is to award the Base-CLINs 0001 and Alternate 1-CLINs 0002, if within budget restraints. If the proposals are not within budget restraints, the government intends to award the Base-CLINs 0001 and Alternate 2-CLINs 0003.

ALL QUANTITIES ARE ESTIMATED EXCEPT WHERE THE UNIT IS GIVEN AS LUMP SUM.

NOTE: ALL EXTENSIONS OF THE UNIT PRICES SHOWN WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY

THE GOVERNMENT.

PLEASE DO NOT ROUND OFF TOTALS. IN CASE OF VARIATION BETWEEN THE UNIT PRICE AND

THE EXTENSION, THE UNIT PRICE WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE THE BID. IF A MODIFICATION TO A BID BASED ON UNIT PRICES IS SUBMITTED, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT

TO THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST, THE APPLICATION OF THE LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT TO EACH

UNIT PRICE IN THE BID SCHEDULE MUST BE STATED. IF IT IS NOT STATED, THE BIDDER AGREES

THAT THE LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT SHALL BE APPLIED ON A PRORATA BASIS TO EVERY UNIT

PRICE IN THE BID SCHEDULE.

The following is a list of abbreviations and their meanings as used in the price schedule under U/M (units of measure):

CD Cubic Yards LF Linear Feet LS Lump Sum SY Square Yards ST Short Ton EA Each

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be ___20%_____ percent of the bid price or $__3,000,000______, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)