Amendment 0001 - Solicitation W911WN20B8004 Shenango Rec. Area Access Rd Paving.pdf

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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

SHENANGO RECREATION AREA PAVING, SHENANGO RIVER LAKE, HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

The purpose of this Amendment is to reschedule the Virtual Site Visit and the date for submission of questions.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-May-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 W911WN20B8004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-May-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 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

28-May-2020

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PITTSBURGH

ATTN CELRP-CT

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:

W911WN20B8004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00 21 00

00 21 00 – 01 POINT OF CONTACT (FEB 2006)

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

Connie Ferguson, Contract Specialist at 412-395-7551 or e-mail Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil

Requests for hardcopies of the specifications will not be honored. Vendors must register at https://beta.sam.gov/ .

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

00 21 00 – 02 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Location: The work is located at the Shenango River Lake Recreation Area in Mercer County, PA.

Description of Work: The work consists of perform road paving and associated work for the road way within the recreation area.

00 21 00 – 03 ACCESS TO SITE

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

02 21 00 – 04 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 June 2, 2020 @ 11:00 a.m. ET June 9, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. All questions must be in writing and may be emailed to Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil. Any questions received after the above date will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

00 21 00 – 05 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 Bids. 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.

00 21 00 – 06 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:

(i) when the Contracting Officer has reason to believe that the bids of an important segment of bidders have been delayed 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

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

(iii) when interruption of Government technology systems prevents bid opening as scheduled.

b. At the time a determination is made to postpone a bid opening under a(i) 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.

d. In the case of a(iii) above, when the bid opening is scheduled for a specific date and time but interruption of Government technology prevents bid opening and precludes and amendment, 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 next business day. 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.

00 21 00 – 07 SUBMISSION OF BIDS

Bids: ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FEDEX delivery of hard copies and or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized. Electronic Bid Submission is required through the Army’s Electronic File Sharing Service, DOD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil). The DOD SAFE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. There are no user accounts for SAFE. Authentication is handled via email. Anyone has access to DOD SAFE, and the application is available for use by anyone. The SAFE “Getting Started Guide” has information on how to utilize the system (https://safe.apps.mil/about.php). Instructions for uploading are as follows:

1. Send an email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to receive the drop off link where you will submit your bid package. The email request for the drop off link will need to be completed no sooner than 7 calendar days prior to the bid due date and time but no later than 1 calendar day prior to the bid due date.

a. Connie Ferguson, Contract Specialist at Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil

b. Carole Householder, Contracting Officer at Carole.Householder@usace.army.mil

2. You will receive an email from NoReplyTo@mail.mil with the drop off link, Claim ID, Recipient Code, and Claim Passcode to submit your bid package. As this is a system generated message, please be sure to check your junk or spam folder as it may be there depending on email settings.

3. Click the Add File(s) or Drag and Drop your file(s). See below for the file naming convention requirements.

4. Click Upload button to send documents.

5. Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. No additional action is required by CAC users.

File Size Limitations: Bidders are advised to follow the DOD SAFE instructions for uploading files. DOD SAFE supports delivery up to 8GB. If a file size greater than 8GB is anticipated, bidders are advised to contact the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at least 24 hours prior to bid opening.

File Naming Convention: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

• W911WN20B8004-FIRMNAME-BID

• W911WN20B8004-FIRMNAME-BID BOND

If providing more than one file, each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description. Please see examples above.

File Organization: The entire bid package, to include completed SF1442, acknowledgement of all amendments in one file, and valid bid bond (SF24) including powers of attorney in another file, shall be submitted in pdf format and all document shall be uploaded as one package at the time of submission, under one DoD Safe link.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Bidders shall submit bid packages no later than the date and time specified in Block 13A on the SF1442. The time & date of bid receipt will be the upload completion/delivery time & date recorded within DOD SAFE site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Bidders should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes - this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Bidders are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record.

00 21 00 - 08 BID BOND REQUIREMENTS

Each bidder shall submit with his electronic bid package, an electronic copy of the Bid Bond form using the “current version” of Standard Form 24 (SF24) 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.

Per FAR 28.002 Policy. DEVIATION 2020-O0016) electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates, without regard to the order in which they were affixed.

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

*Standard Form 24 (Bid Bond) can be found on the GSA Forms website at https://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/SF

00 21 00 – 09 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, of Engineers, Department of the Army, (insert address).”

An electronic copy of any certified or cashier’s check, bank draft, money order, or currency must be included in the electronic bid package.

In addition to the electronic copy, any certified or cashier’s check, bank draft, money order, or currency must be submitted in hard copy original to the address identified in Block 7 of the SF 1442. The hard copy must be identical to the electronic version submitted with the electronic bid package. Any differences in the electronic version and the hard copy versions may result in rejection of bid. Hard copy documents will be validated for acceptability as soon as possible after receipt.

00 21 00 – 10 BID OPENINGS

Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19 pandemic, the bid opening for this project will be conducted virtually by teleconference as follows:

a. Bid Opening will be by teleconference to begin promptly on the date and time specified in Block 13A on the SF1442. At the time of the bid opening, all bids received will be downloaded by the Government official opening the bids. Once all bids have been downloaded, they will be individually opened and read aloud.

b. Bidders should call into the teleconference 10 minutes prior to the teleconference start time at 877-402- 9753, access code 6818503, and security code 8004.

All bids are required to be received by the bid acceptance closing date and time stated in Block 13A of the Standard Form 1442.

00 21 00 – 11 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.

00 21 00 -12 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.

00 21 00 – 13 SITE INVESTIGATION BY THE CONTRACTOR

If the Contractor proposes to perform investigations at the 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.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized virtual site visit has been scheduled for --

Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) Zone

Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) Zone

(c) Participates will --

Step 1: Call into the teleconference 10 minutes prior to the teleconference start time at.

Dial-in: (877-402-9753) Access Code: (6818503) Security Code: (8004)

Step 2: Join the conference on your computer.

Entry Link: https://www.webmeeting.att.com Meeting Number: 844-867-6169 844-291-5489 (Access) Code: 3898135 6680655 Email Address: (Your Email) Enter Your Name: (Your First and Last Name)

This virtual site visit (Audio and Web Conferencing) will include the showing of pictures by the PDT to identify the conditions at the project site associated with the project requirements. Only one session will be held.

The pictures shown at the web conferencing will be posted to the solicitation on https://beta.sam.gov/ following the virtual site visit.

If there are questions pertaining to this Virtual Site Visit, please contact Contract Specialist Connie Ferguson by phone at 412-395-7551 or by email at Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil .

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