W911XK21B0003 0001 Mod.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

FY21 Duluth Superior Harbor Maintenance Dredging This amendment is issued to:

1. Added language for BId Opening under Section 00 21 13 - Instruction to Bidders.

2. Changed Bid Opening Date from 8 June 2021 to 17 June 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

3. Revised the entire Scope of Work.

4. Changed the Bid Schedule (Option Items).

5. Revision to Notice to Proceed - Clause 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (AltI )

6. Revised 252.236-7001- Contract Draw ings and Specification.

7. Revised 5152.211-9001 - Variations in Estimated Quantities - Subline Items.

8. Revised Specifications: 01 22 00.00 10 - Price and Payment Procedures; 01 35 13 - Special Project Procedures; 01 57 24 - Temporary Turbidity Controls; 01 33 00-Submittal procedures; 0157 19-Temporary Environmental Controls and 35 20 23 - Dredging.

9. Revised Draw ings W911XK21B0003

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Jun-2021

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 W911XK21B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-May-2021

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

03-Jun-2021

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

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W911XK21B0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The following have been modified:

BID SCHEDULE

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

0001 MOBILIZATION & DEMOBILIZATION 1 JA $ $

0002 Post-Construction Debris Monitoring 1 JA $ $

0003 Required Dredging - Dredge Area 1 (Minnesota Point Placement)

0003AA FIRST 2,900 CY 2,900 CY $ $

0003AB OVER 2,900 CY 4,600 CY $ $

0004 Required Dredging - Dredge Area 7A (Minnesota Point

0004AA FIRST 15,800 CY 15,800 CY $ $

0004AB OVER 15,800 CY 15,400 CY $ $

0005 Required Dredging - Dredge Area 15 (Minnesota Point

0005AA FIRST 100 CY 100 CY $ $

0005AB OVER 100 CY 480 CY $ $

0006 Required Full Depth Clean-up 1 JA $ $

TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID

0007 OPTION 1 - Surface Clean-up 2 JA $ $

TOTAL AMOUNT OF OPTION 1 $

TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID AND OPTION 1 $

SCOPE OF WORK

DULUTH-SUPERIOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING

Mobilize dredge to the Duluth-Superior federal navigation channel and dredge between the upstream and downstream limits as shown on the contract drawings. Dredge entirely to the depths specified, as required in the contract specifications. Screen dredged material for man-made debris, as required in the contract specification. Place dredged material along Minnesota Point as beach nourishment, as required in the contract documents. Perform various methods of debris management and clean-up, as specified in the contract documents. Demobilize when dredging, material placement, and debris management operations are complete.

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

BIDS: ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY.

Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FEDEX delivery of hard copies and or CDROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized. Electronic Bids Submission is required through 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:

Send an email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to receive the link to drop off your bid. This will need to be completed WITHIN five (5) days of the bid due date, but no later than one day prior to the Bid due date.

Dorretta Calhoun-Battles, Contract Specialist at Dorretta.J.Calhoun-Battles@usace.army.mil Derek S. Gibson at Derek S. Gibson, Contracting Officer at Derek.S.Gibson@usace.army.mil Contracting Mailbox at LRE-Proposal@usace.army.mil.

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

Short Note to the Recipients: Click the Add Files or Drag and Drop your files. For file description, Enter W911XK21B0003-NAME OF YOUR FIRM Click Upload button to send documents.

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. If multiple drop offs are anticipated, the Bidder will need to request a new link for each additional drop off. 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:

W911XK21B0003-FIRMNAME-Bid W911XK21B0003-FIRMNAME-Amendments W911XK21B0003-FIRMNAME-Bid Bonds 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.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. 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. 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. Bidders 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).

Bid 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 its original bid and the original bonds. 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.

INTENT

The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract for the FY21 Duluth-Superior Harbor, Maintenance Dredging.

BASIS OF SELECTION OF AWARD

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.

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 FAR Clause 52.236-27 site visit.

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

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

(a) Questions/Inquiries. All questions pertaining to this requirement shall be submitted in writing no later than, 21 May 2021 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 Dorretta Calhoun-Battles Contract Specialist at Dorretta.J.Calhoun- Battles@usace.army.mil. and Derek S. Gibson, Contracting Officer at Derek.S.Gibson@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.

INSURANCE/BONDS:

BID GUARANTEE. In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, the bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond (use Standard Form 24) 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 bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00. If using a Bid Bond, it must be submitted on SF 24. The SF 24 can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

INSURANCE. Contractor shall carry Liability and Insurance. See FAR 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation.

The bidder whose bid is accepted will be required to comply with the following within the time established in the invitation for bid:

PAYMENT BONDS (SF 25A). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—

Construction, the penal amount of the performance bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received on a SF 25A within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of contract award. The SF 25A can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

PERFORMANCE BONDS (SF 25). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction, the penal amount of the payment bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received on a SF 25 within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of award. The SF 25 can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

BID OPENING

A public Bid Opening will be conducted at the call information below and 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. 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: (844) 800-2712

ACCESS CODE: 43356382

SECURITY CODE: 1234

FACSIMILE BIDS/OFFERS NOT ACCEPTED

Facsimile bids/offers, modifications thereto, or cancellations of bid/offers will not be accepted.

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) -

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than November 7, 2021. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by 12 August 2021. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of clause)

252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall--

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general--

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

DRAWING INDEX

(End of clause)

SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

VARIATION OF ESTIMATED QTY

5152.211-9001 VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES — SUBLINE ITEMS (DEC 2019)

This variation in estimated quantities clause is applicable only to item Nos. 0003, 0004, and 0005.

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

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

(c) If the actual quantity of work performed under item Nos. 0003, 0004, and 0005 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the total estimated quantity of the sub-item under that item and/or if the quantity of the work performed under the second sub-item or any subsequent sub-item under item Nos. 0003, 0004, and 0005 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the estimated quantity of any such sub-item, and if such variation causes an increase or a decrease 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 Summary of Changes)