W911XK21R0001 0001 (Amendment 0001).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

Project Title: New Lock at the Soo (New Third Lock), Sault Ste. Marie, MI This amendment is issued to:

- Revise the proposal due date from August 2, 2021 to August 16, 2021.

- Revise the RFIs process for the Stagger One and Stagger Tw o Submission, as stated in 00 21 00, INstructions to Offerors, Paragraph 1.8 Offeror's Questions and Comments, Note 3.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Jul-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 W911XK21R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Jul-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

20-Jul-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

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911XK21R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 02-Aug-2021 02:00 PM to 16-Aug-2021 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Stagger One

1.0 INTENT

This solicitation is to select one (1) contractor for the construction of the New Lock at the Soo (New Third Lock) located at the Soo Lock Complex, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

1.1 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The Government intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF DRAWINGS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL

DOCUMENTS

All drawings, technical specifications, and additional documents relating to this Request for Proposal (RFP) are controlled unclassified documents. Although provided as separate attachments, those documents are considered an official part of the solicitation. In order to obtain the documents, you must be able to be added to the Authorized Parties List. To be added to the list, contractors are required to submit a copy of the approved JCP certification (DD 2345). This information must be submitted to Sandra M. Kenzie at Sandra.M.Kenzie@usace.army.mil and LRE- Proposal@usace.army.mil, Subject Line: Request for Contract Documents, W9111XK21R0001, New Lock at the Soo. Upon receipt and review of the required information, all contract documents will be sent to the requesting email through the DoD Safe Website (https://safe.apps.mil/)

1.3 BASIS OF AWARD

This is a “Best Value-Tradeoff” solicitation utilizing - Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Process, as it may be in the best interest of the Government to consider award to other than the lowest priced Offeror or other than the highest technically rated Offeror.

1.4 WHO MAY SUBMIT

This procurement is unrestricted to obtain full and open competition. Proposals from firms organized as joint ventures (JV) that have associated specifically for this project must include a copy of the legal joint venture agreement in the proposal submission.

1.5 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Small Business Size Standard

The NAICS code for this project is 237990, entitled “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”, which has a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of $39.5 Million.

1.6 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION

As mandated by law, this agency cannot award a contract to a contractor who is not registered in the SAM database (www.sam.gov). If submitting as a joint venture, ensure that the joint venture business name is registered in like manner in the SAM database (www.sam.gov).

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management, An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Any offeror not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting a proposal will be considered not incompliance with the solicitation and may not be considered for evaluation or award.

1.7 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE, SITE VISIT, GEOTECHNICAL CORE VIEWING

A pre-proposal conference, an organized site visit and an opportunity to view the cores that were taken during the geotechnical investigation has been scheduled during the solicitation period.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE CONTENT: The intent is for USACE to present the Evaluation Criteria and Submittal Requirement, the Plans and Specifications, discuss site access and security, construction sequencing, coordination with other contractors on site, diversion and care of water, concrete, cold weather/winter work, New Pump well overview, Power Plant Access Bridge overview, Shaft 6 overview, and the break down between base and options. Intent is for USACE to present information and for contractors to have opportunity to ask questions. The pre-proposal conference will be held on July 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time at the Superior Room in the Walker Cisler Center at Lake Superior State University located at 650 W. Easterday Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Face coverings will be required for unvaccinated individuals. If you are unable to physically attend the conference, you can remotely attend by the following:

Join by WebEx https://usace1.webex.com/meet/DetroitPublicAffairs Meeting #: 1995059302

Join by phone +1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free +1-669-234-1177 US Toll Access code: 199 505 9302

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Registration required for physical and remote attendance:

Submit (1) all planned attendees full name(s), (2) Company Name, (3) CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, (4) primary point-of-contact’s (a) name, (b) position title, (c) telephone number, and (d) email address. The above information must be submitted via email to Esther Proulx (Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on July 8, 2021.

ORGANIZED SITE VISIT CONTENT: As stated in 52.236-27 Alt I of this solicitation, an organized site visit has been scheduled to occur on 14 July 2021. Site visit participants shall be prepared to walk roughly 10 miles. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers, agents or employees, unless included in the solicitation, the specifications or related documents.

Visitors to the site will have to provide their own Personal Protective Equipment including steel-toe footwear, hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, personal floatation device, hearing protection, and face covering will be required for unvaccinated individuals. Contractors who do not have these items present at the Site Visit may not be able to participate in the visit. There will be the only site visit for this project. If you miss the scheduled site visit, no other arrangements will be made due to personnel and time restrictions.

ORGANIZED SITE VISIT REGISTRATION: Only registered persons will be permitted to attend the organized site visit. To register, individuals interested in attending the site visit must submit (1) all planned attendees full name(s),

(2) Company Name, (3) CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, (4) primary point-of-contact’s (a) name, (b) position title, (c) telephone number, and (d) email address. The above information shall be submitted via email to Esther Proulx (Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on July 8, 2021

GEOTECH CORE VIEWING: The Government is providing an opportunity for the contractors to view the geotechnical cores collected in the vicinity of the New Lock construction. Due to space limitations, no more than 2 contractor representatives will be permitted to attend, no exceptions. Due to time constraints, viewings will be scheduled for 30 minutes. Viewing can be schedule between 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET on July 13, 2021 and between 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET on July 14, 2021. Face coverings will be required for unvaccinated individuals.

GEOTECH CORE REGISTRATION: To schedule an individual meeting with USACE, Contact Esther Proulx via email (Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) by 5:00PM Eastern on 6 July 2021. Please provide (1) Company Name,

(2) CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, (3) primary point-of-contact’s (a) name, (b) position title, (c) telephone number, and (d) email address. You will receive an email confirmation with your scheduled meeting time no later than 5:00 PM on 8 July 2021.

1.8 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

The Solicitation Number is: W911XK21R0001

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: E9EZI9-WW7UCU

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

NOTES:

1. Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

2. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the solicitation governs. Any changes or revisions to the solicitation will be made by formal amendment.

Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the solicitation; or (c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

3. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds for the stagger one proposal submission will be accepted until July 28 at 2:00 PM. ET. No Government responses for the stagger one proposal will be entered into the ProjNet system within five

(5) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation. RFIs pertaining to the contract documents will continue after the submission of the Stagger One proposal. A date for when ProjNet will be closed for those questions, will be established when the Stagger Two Amendment is issued.

(End of Summary of Changes)