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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

Solicitation No. W911XK20B0004 for FY20 Maintenance Dredging Duluth Superior Harbor, Duluth Minnesota is amended to update sections of the solicitation and provide responses to the Requests for Information (RFI). Please see follow ing pages for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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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 W911XK20B0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-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 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

28-May-2020

CODE

U.S.ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, DETROIT

477 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

DETROIT MI 48226-4523

W911XK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911XK20B0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

Request for Information (RFI) Responses:

1. The solicitation notes offeror will receive the notice to proceed (NTP) by August 24, 2020. What is the reason for this delay or can a notice to proceed be issued earlier to start in July?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The NTP may be issued earlier. The NTP date listed in the solicitation is a no later than date.

2. Can you confirm dredge quantities will be paid by survey volume obtained in the corresponding dredge prisms and not by placement volume at the disposal areas?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The material removed will be measured by cubic yard in place, by means of soundings taken before and after dredging. See Specifications Paragraph 3.6 MEASUREMENT of 35 20 23.

3. Is there any survey information around Interstate Island available for barge access from the shipping channel?

Similarly, is there any survey information from the shipping channel to the Transfer Box area depicted in drawing RR101?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The contractor shall make their own investigations regarding access to the placement sites.

4. Page 1 of the solicitation “A Bid Guarantee is required. A Bid Bond must be an original document.

Photocopies will not be accepted (See FAR 52.228-1).” With this being an electronic submission is it still required that Bid Bond be an original? If so should the Bid Bond be mailed? Would it be required to be delivered prior to submission date? If mailed could you provide delivery instructions?"

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Instructions to Bidders has been updated with #11 BID BONDS

5. The Production Rate BMP for Minnesota Point placement area states the production shall not exceed 2,500 CY in a day with a minimum placement duration in 12 hour period. Does that mean you can only place 2,500 CY of material in a 24-hour period as well?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, see Specifications Paragraph 3.1.1.6 Production Rate BMP of 35 20 23.

6. Is there any reason the discharge pipeline can not be placed directly on the beach at Minnesota Point, or

Interstate Island when materials are exposed, or are the barge configurations noted on the drawings a requirement?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The discharge pipeline may be placed on the beach. The barge configurations are for graphic representation purposes only. Detail A1 on sheet CN501 shows that the barge may be a floating or land-based work platform.

7. Section 5152.211-9001 Variations in Estimated Quantities references line items 0010 and 0011. Since these are not in the bid schedule, is this an error or is something missing from the bid schedule?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: 5152.211-9001Variations in Estimated Quantities clause has been updated to reflect the correct line items (0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008 and 0009).

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. INTENT

The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract for the FY20 Maintenance Dredging of Duluth Superior Harbor.

2. BASIS OF SELECTION OF AWARD

A. Award shall be made to the lowest priced bidder who is found to be responsive and responsible. See FAR

Subpart 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors and FAR Provision 52.214-19, Contract Award—Sealed Bidding—Construction, for more information.

B. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.217-5, the Government intends to evaluate bids for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

3. SITE VISIT

A. As indicated in FAR Provision 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION), visits to the project site can be scheduled on an individual basis. The Government’s Point of Contact for coordinating visits is identified in the provision.

B. Prospective contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the project site prior to preparing and submitting any bid.

4. REGISTRATION IN SAM

A. The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Government’s online database of federal contractors.

Contractors self-register in SAM at the website www.sam.gov. Registration is free to all users.

B. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT, a bidder must be registered in SAM when submitting an offer, and must continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract.

C. Bidders who are not currently registered in SAM with the NAICS Code that is indicated in Block 10, at the front of this Solicitation, are encouraged to start the registration process as soon as possible to ensure that it is complete prior to submission of any bid.

D. See FAR Provision 52.204-7 for more information.

5. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

A. Questions/Inquiries. All questions pertaining to this requirement shall be submitted in writing no later than, 26 May 2020, 10:00 A.M. ET. The offeror shall put the solicitation number located in Block 1 of the SF 1442 followed by QUESTIONS in the subject line of the email. All questions received after the above date and time WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.

B. Questions shall be submitted to Lisa May, Contract Specialist at Lisa.M.May@usace.army.mil and Walter

Kamad, Contracting Officer at Walter.Kamad@usace.army.mil

C. Once all inquiries are compiled and addressed, the questions and answers will be generated as an amendment and posted to the beta.sam.gov website for all interested parties to view/acknowledge to be sent in with their submission prior to the closing date. If additional time is needed for submission, this extension will be executed on the same amendment as the questions and answers amendment.

6. SUBMISSION OF BIDS

A. ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONCIALLY.

Please see Section 8 for DoD Safe procedures for electronic submission procedures.

B. All offerors are reminded to complete and submit with your quote all FAR and DFARS Provisions related to Representations and Certifications.

C. Offerors shall complete and submit any additional full text certifications that are included in the solicitation. An offeror may also complete the certifications at https://www.sam.gov in lieu of completing the representations and certifications in this solicitation provided that all the FAR and DFARS certifications contained in the solicitation have been completed on line.

D. All offerors shall be registered at https://www.sam.gov with the NAICS code that is shown on the front page of the solicitation prior to award.

E. Remember to fill in and sign the Standard Form 1442, from the front of the Solicitation, before submitting your bid.

F. Bids must be received at the address indicated in Block 8, at the front page of the Solicitation, by the date and time indicated in Block 13.

7. BID OPENING

A public Bid Opening will be conducted by the Contracting Office indicated in Box 7, at the date and time indicated for receipt of bids/offers in Box 13 of the Standard Form 1442 at the front of this solicitation. The Bid Opening will be broadcast via live audio telephone conference only. Interested parties may access the conference by calling one of the following numbers and entering the access code when prompted. Callers may log into the conference up to 5 minutes before the stated time.

AUDIO CONFERENCE ACCESS INFORMATION:

USA Toll-Free: 877-873-8017 USA Caller Paid/International Toll : 636-651-3181

ACCESS CODE: 9935944

SECURITY CODE: 1234

8. ELECTRONIC BIDS ACCEPTED BY DOD SAFE ONLY

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 Proposal 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 link to drop off your proposal. This will need to be completed five (5) business days prior to proposal due date.

a. Lisa May, Contract Specialist at Lisa.M.May@usace.army.mil

b. Walter Kamad, Contracting Officer at Walter.Kamad@usace.army.mil

2. You will receive an email with the link to submit your drop-off.

3. Short Note to the Recipients: Click the Add Files or Drag and Drop your files. For file description, enter W911XK20B0004 – Firm Name.

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: Offerors are advised to follow the DOD SAFE instructions for uploading files. DOD SAFE supports delivery up to 8GB. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload it to the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

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:

W912QR20R0008-FIRMNAME-DOCUMENT TITLE

W912QR20R0008-FIRMNAME-DOCUMENT TITLE

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: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be 10 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized (larger page sizes (such as 11x17 fold-outs, etc.) will be counted as two pages. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in the each section for each factor.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal 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. Offerors 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. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 14.304.

Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

9. OTHER ELECTRONIC BIDS/FACSIMILE BIDS/OFFERS NOT ACCEPTED

Facsimile bids/offers, modifications thereto, or cancellations of bid/offers will not be accepted. Submittal of bid information by electronic mail, other website, text message, or similar means will not be accepted. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FEDEX delivery of hard copies and or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized.

10. AMENDMENTS

Acknowledgement of each amendment by the Bidder must be made in the space provided on the SF 1442, or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of bids via DoD Safe only. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective Bidders via the web site. For security reasons all potential Bidders, plan rooms and printing companies are required to register in SAM at www.sam.gov.

ADDED:

11. BONDS

Bid Bonds shall be submitted electronically through DOD SAFE no later than the response date specified on the solicitation. After bid opening, the apparent low bidder will be required to mail in the original bid and original bonds to the address listed in Block 7 of the SF1442. If USACE personnel are not available to inspect the original bonds, the Contracting Office may call the bonding company to verify the information in the bond.

NOTE: Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an offeror not being eligible for award.

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been modified:

5152.211-9001

VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES — SUBLINE ITEMS (DEC 2019)

This variation in estimated quantities clause is applicable only to item Nos. 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008 and 0009 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010 and 0011.

(a) Variation from the estimated quantity in the actual work performed under any second or subsequent subline item or elimination of all work under such a second or subsequent subline item will not be the basis for an adjustment in contract unit price.

(b) Where the actual quantity of work performed for item Nos. 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008 and 0009 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010 and 0011 is less than 85% of the quantity of the first subline item listed under such item, the contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that subline item for the actual quantity of work performed and, in addition, an equitable adjustment shall be made in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantities.

(c) If the actual quantity of work performed under item Nos. 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008 and 0009 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010 and 0011 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the total estimated quantity of the subline item under that item and/or if the quantity of the work performed under the second subline item or any subsequent subline item under item Nos. 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008 and 0009 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010 and 0011 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the estimated quantity of any such subline item, and if such variation causes an increase or a decrease in the time required for performance of this contract the contract completion time will be adjusted in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantities.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)