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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

RECOVERY - MAINTENANCE DREDGING, BROAD CREEK, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, VIRGINIA

This amendment is issued to answ er contractor's questions in order to provide clarif ication for the requirements of the subject proposed contract.

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Oct-2009

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 W91236-09-B-0022

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Sep-2009

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

26-Oct-2009

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USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

CONTRACTING OFFICE

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1096

W91236 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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W91236-09-B-0022

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

Question 1 The specifications state that the dredge used on the project must be certified by the Coast Guard and submitted with the bid. We had the Coast Guard out to the project we are currently working on and they stated that they only certify large vessel dredges. With the size of the marina to be dredged, a large vessel dredge would not work. In addition, this type of dredge will not have “office space” for COR personnel as required in the specification.

Answer 1 We used the term "Certificate of Inspection" after reading the Coast Guard language used on their site. The Coast Guard language uses "Certificate of Documentation" in this requirement. Excerpts from frequently asked questions on the Coast Guard site (see excerpts below) answers questions regarding Certification of Documentation for dredges, regardless of size. All dredges operating in the US must be documented as shown in the Coast Guard information. Also, note once proof of documentation for the dredge is provided to the Coast Guard, they do issue a Certificate of Documentation which must be maintained on board.

(Excerpts from Coast Guard website)

MUST MY VESSEL BE DOCUMENTED? Vessels of five net tons or more used in fishing activities on navigable waters of the U.S. or in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), or used in coastwise trade must be documented unless the vessel is exempt from documentation. Coastwise trade is generally defined as the transportation of merchandise or passengers between points in the U.S. or the EEZ. In addition, towboats operating between points in the U.S. or the EEZ or between the EEZ and points in the U.S. and dredges operating in the U.S.

or the EEZ must be documented.

HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALID? A Certificate of Documentation is valid for one year from the date of issue, providing there are NO CHANGES other than a change of owner's address. The Certificate must be renewed on an annual basis. Even though it is up to the owner to assure the document does not expire, the Coast Guard will send a Notice of Renewal to the managing owner approximately 45 days prior to expiration. There is no fee for the yearly renewal. See the instruction letter Renewal of Certificate of Documentation elsewhere at this site regarding renewal procedures.

Question 2 The specification requires the contractor to submit personnel qualifications with the bid as compared to being submitted after bids are opened. Is this correct?

Answer 2 Personnel qualifications may be submitted after bids are opended. The apparent successful low bidder will be required to submit personnel qualifications.

Question 3 There is a requirement to have an engineer certify that the submerged pipeline is submerged to a certain depth. If the pipeline was submerged to the bottom would it still need an engineer to certify? It can’t go any deeper.

Answer 3 We require the Contractor to have a licensed surveyor or engineer mark the alignment of their pipeline.