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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: Sheraden Park Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration

The purpose of this amendment is to add the deadline for questions to be submitted under 00100-14, incorporate the site visit attendees list as Attachment 4 and incorporate the Contractor's Questions received.

See Summary of Changes for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Aug-2016

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-16-B-8008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Jul-2016

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

05-Aug-2016

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PITTSBURGH

ATTN CELRP-RC-P

W S MOORHEAD FEDERAL BUILDING

1000 LIBERTY AVENUE ROOM 2203

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-16-B-8008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. Who is responsible for the tires and trash removal?

A1. Removal of trash is incidental to excavation. Remove as directed in the specifications.

Q2. Can soils be temporarily stockpiled in floodplain?

A2. Worksheet 2 in the Rhea NPDES Permit package shows location of floodplain at the time of permit approval. Floodplain is bounded by substantial woodland areas along the floodplain alignment. The technical lead sees nothing that would not allow soil stockpiles to be placed in existing woodland areas (as delineated). Also, a portion of the work (vernal pools) is to be accomplished in the floodplain area so temporary stockpiling and protection of soil stockpiles in accordance with the permit requirements does not seem to be an issue. Finally, the permit allows for a maximum 1.5 foot deep excavation in the floodplain with the exception of the vernal pool locations. Appropriate protection for (and restoration

of) disturbed areas is required.

Q3. Should the assumed quantity for the invasive species spraying be in acres or square yards?

A3. Bid as written.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00100

00100-1 POINT OF CONTACT (FEB 2006)

Inquiries may be made by writing this office, or by calling (collect calls not accepted), the following individual:

Matt Reed 412-395-7157 or matthew.w.reed@usace.army.mil for Questions

Requests for hardcopies of the specifications will not be honored. Vendors must register at http://www.fbo.gov/.

The site is also used for obtaining bid results and award information.

00100-2 AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS

The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications or drawings or both prior to the date set for opening bids. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Invitation for Bid. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which require material changes in the quantities or prices bid or both, the date set for opening bids may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the Issuing Office will enable bidders to revise their bids. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for opening bids.

00100-3 POSTPONEMENT OF BID OPENINGS

a. Bid openings may be postponed up to or even after the time scheduled for bid opening under the following circumstances:

(1) when the Contracting Officer has reason to believe that the bids of an important segment of bidders have been delayed in the mails for causes beyond their control and without their fault or negligence (such as, but not limited to, flood, fire, accident, weather conditions or strikes); or

(2) when emergency or unanticipated events interrupt normal Government processes so that the conduct of bid openings as scheduled is impracticable.

b. At the time a determination is made to postpone a bid opening under a(1) above, an announcement of the determination shall be publicly posted and, if practicable before issuance of formal amendment of the invitation, otherwise communicated to prospective bidders likely to attend the scheduled bid opening.

c. In the case of a(ii) above, when urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for opening of bids will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. In such case, the time of actual bid opening shall be deemed to be the time set for bid opening for the purpose of determining "late bids" under FAR 14.304.

00100-4 BID BOND REQUIREMENTS

Each bidder shall submit with his bid, a Bid Bond (Std. Form 24) with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government in the penal sum of twenty percent (20%) of the bid price or $3,000,000.00 whichever is lesser. In order to be considered an acceptable surety, a corporate surety must appear on the list contained in the Department of Treasury Circular 570, "Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and Acceptable Reinsuring Companies". The bid bond penalty may be expressed in terms of a percentage of the bid price or may be expressed in dollars and cents. A valid Power of Attorney for an individual acting as agent for surety shall accompany the bond.

FAILURE TO FURNISH A BID BOND OR A VALID POWER OF ATTORNEY, AS

SPECIFIED, WITH BID MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.

00100-5 CERTIFIED OR CASHIER’S CHECKS, BANK DRAFTS, MONEY ORDERS OR CURRENCY

When a certified or cashier's check, bank draft, money order, or currency is furnished in lieu of furnishing a surety or sureties on a bond, the regular form of bond must be utilized and signed by the bidder. In the space provided for the insertion of the surety a statement shall be made substantially as follows:

“In lieu of surety (Insert here a description of the negotiable instrument or currency. Description to include where appropriate, date and number of negotiable instrument, bank on which drawn and amount) was furnished. The (check, sum, etc.) was deposited with the Finance and Accounting Officer, Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, (insert address).”

00100-6 AWARD

Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

00100-7 ESTIMATED COST OF THE WORK

The estimated cost of the proposed work is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

00100-8 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Location: The work is at Sheraden Park, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA.

Description of Work: The work consists of full hydrologic restoration of ravine, installation of vernal pools and full native plant restoration throughout project area, within an option to remove invasive plant species throughout project area if required.

00100-9 SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGISTRANTS

This project was designed by the Pittsburgh District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The initials or signatures and registration designations of individuals appear on these project documents within the scope of their employment as required by ER 1110-1-8152.

00100-10 ACCESS TO SITE

The site of the work may be reached from state highways and local roads and streets as indicated on the drawings.

00100-11 MINIMUM RATES

The wage rates specified in these specifications represent the minimum rates to be paid on the work and are not intended to represent the actual rates that the Contractor may have to pay. The Government does not guarantee that a sufficient supply of qualified labor can be obtained at the minimum rates specified.

00100-12 SITE INVESTIGATION BY THE CONTRACTOR

If the Contractor proposes to perform investigations at this site, including but not limited to exploratory drilling, digging test pits, trenching or sampling, such work shall conform to the following requirements:

a. The bidder shall provide evidence of insurance to the Contracting Officer as required by the provision entitled, “Required Insurance” prior to entering the site.

b. The bidder shall provide notification to the point of contact given in the provision entitled, “Inspection of Site”.

c. Upon completion of such investigation, the site shall be restored to its original contours and appropriate measures, including seeding and mulching, as required, shall be performed to prevent erosion and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

00100-13 PRE-AWARD SURVEY

Prior to award of the contract, the apparent low bidder will be required to furnish the following information upon request of the Contracting Officer:

a. Financial ability to perform the contract, including the availability of necessary working capital and credit.

Bidder shall furnish a copy of its current financial statement and obtain statements from its bank or banks and/or lending institutions with whom it does business as to its credit and other data deemed pertinent regarding its ability to perform the work.

b. Business and financial reputation and integrity. Bidder shall furnish names and addresses of four or more commercial firms for whom work has been performed recently or is under construction. A brief description of the projects and dollar value of same shall also be furnished. Data on work performed which is similar to the proposed work is preferred. The same information is required regarding work performed for other Government installations.

c. Give brief history of business experience, including length of itme in present business.

d. Furnish statement as to similarity between services being rendered and those required by the proposed contract.

e. Indicate total dollar amount of all business on hand (military and commercial) with brief description of major projects and locations of same.

f. Furnish statement of facilities, materials, together with a list of key personnel and their qualifications available for performance of proposed contract.

g. Furnish name and address of Surety Company which will furnish performance and payment bonds.

h. Furnish names and addresses of proposed subcontractors.

i. Small Business Subcontracting Plan (if applicable)

00100-14 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

Due to the importance of maintaining the schedule for this project, it is requested that all questions regarding the specifications and/or drawings be submitted by 11:00 AM EST, Monday, August 8, 2016. All questions must be in writing and may be emailed to matthew.w.reed@usace.army.mil or faxed at 412-395- 7110 to the point of contact listed for this solicitation. Any questions received after the above date will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

(End of Summary of Changes)